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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1897
Page
1
Thousands of dollars in roses will decorate the Waldorf apartments for the Bradley Martin ball. Guests will walk through the foyer to a grand hall with tapestry draperies and a ceiling canopy, as rose garlands and trellised stems create a lavish floral display.
New York reports indicate society will scatter after the Bradley Martin Ball with many heading south abroad or to the country for winter respite and house parties. Mrs Astor plans a late February passage for a group of society women, with Mrs James Scrymner arranging a major excursion from East Twenty first Street. The Serimyres will host about twenty young people for a week long tour capable of depleting the city’s social calendar.
Choppy excerpt cites Labouchere's harsh view of Americans and New York society. It contrasts European elites with American debauchery, noting alleged parading of vice and a recent trial bringing revelations. The text links sensational European orgies to Rome’s past and suggests widespread corruption in elite circles.
London February 4 The Glob claims rumors of serious disturbances have broken out in Johannesburg with reports of unrest circulating in the city and no confirmation yet from officials.
John Hershey, a Kansas avenue butcher, rode a saddle horse along Kansan avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets in a drunken spree. A patrolman in civilian clothes intervened when Hershey attempted to tie the animal at the Kimball House front and was dragged into the street. He resisted, was stripped, and taken to the station on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Knights of Pythias Supreme Tribunal met in Knights of Pythias convened in this city to discuss new ritual and uniform rank proposals.
A New York club meeting promoted shorter skirts for comfort in inclement weather. Women, led by Miss Findley, urged practical attire as reporters noted the push for reform. Speakers defended the change while adhering to club rules on garment length.
Cincinnati reports ex-Congressman Ben Lutterworth voices mixed views on free silver. He doubts swift prosperity from any silver policy, criticizes high protection, and warns the Hew Grirt law may mirror past McKinley era excesses before hoping for the best under the new administration.
Dr W K Lewers of Philadelphia wed Miss Cora A Htaibasisy in a courthouse ceremony that concluded a long romance. Judge Dolman united the couple amid light humor as friends and family looked on. The bride lives in Hamjiet Mo and the couple planned a future in Denver Springs.
Washington February 4 Senate debates over prohibiting sales of intoxicants in the capitol building. Morrill of Vermont urged prohibitions while Min PEG moved to commit to rules and condemned busybodies intruding on personal liberty. Motion failed 27 to | Bryan Finishes His Hunt in Galveston Texas February 4 He speaks at Tremont Hotel and Opera House before heading to Honey Grove to visit a statue
A fragmented report notes St Louis figure Bug Holliday and Connor among high profile players. The snippet hints at a game in St Louis with mentions of Cincinnati and a late arrival or score, but details are unclear.
Attorney General Boyle asks the senate to re enact the alien land law and sought an opinion on its passage. The Santa Fe receivership in Jefferson County stands pending further legislative action. The 1889 law was found not properly passed by a prior court ruling. Boyle seeks a fresh vote and possible appeal to the state supreme court remains uncertain.
The Kansas House, on motion by Mr. Dobdell of Lane, voted to expunge from the Journal yesterday’s proceedings over inviting William Jennings Bryan to address the region. Mr. Lothiel moved to strike the Bryan praise and the unruly passage, leaving the record cleaned. One dissenting vote, Ward of Mitchell, kept the action from unanimous approval as the body adjourned until tomorrow morning.
A caucus this afternoon aims to fix state senate boundaries. Senator Lupier says the apportionment, based on population, will create ten districts with counties such as Bedewick Sumner Butler Greenwood Ek Chautawha and Cowley included. Some counties shift from current districts to balance population toward the 17th district average.
The House committee reported for passage a bill to fund current expenses for the Kansas School for the Deaf and Dumb at Olathe with maintenance set at 4420 per year and 3900 for repairs in 1895 and 1896. Soldiers Orphans Home at Atchison receives 19750 annually for the same periods, plus a supplementary appropriation of 3007 for inmate increases after June 30, 1897. An entertainment at the A B U W hall on February 6 benefits the Mira Christian Church with 25 cent admission.
Emily Hewitt a 13 year old daughter of Postmaster D. C. Hewitt of North Topeka left her Harrison Street home Tuesday morning for Grant school and has not been seen since. She told two classmates she would go to Silver Lake with two women but no such trip occurred. A 17 year old girl, Hattie Burnside, is linked to events, raising fears of abduction by older associates.
California officers ordered the Hanford suspect released after photographs failed to resemble George Taylor. In Missouri, A B Cooper says Taylor is near Tulsa in a cliffside hideout, guarded by a feared gang, with claims he will not be captured alive.
New York Feb 4 J Addison Porter of the Hartford Evening Post will be private secretary to President McKinley. Porter, 41, is a wealthy, prominent McKinley supporter from New England who helped lead at the St Louis convention. Washington Feb 4 reports also say ex-Congressman Bellamy Stowr of Clocknad will be a first assistant secretary of state under the McKinley administration.
London dispatches report that the epileptic symptoms resurfaced on the czars, fueling fears of imminent recall and prompting melancholia among the Russian court. The Dilly Mail cites worry over a potential operation to remove a protruding bone in the czar’s jaw, linked to the tense health fears.
Paris February 4 Senator Edward O Weilbott of Colorado visiting Europe to push bi metallic aims. An Associated Press dispatch says interviews with Premier Meline and President Faure yielded little concrete progress. Loubet voiced enthusiasm, while Meline warned success requires prior consent from England and Germany. Official circles doubt final result though Weilbott remains optimistic about British participation.
A giant self propelled fire engine built for a Boston project by Manchester Works underwent a successful two hour test. The monster machine demonstrated steering, gearing, and throwing power including a 165 feet stream reach, with dimensions of about 19 feet height and 16 feet length.
Lady Beresford formerly Duchess of Marlborough and Louise Hammersley of New York has given birth to a son in London. Mother and child are doing well.
Dispatches from San Francisco say Judge McKenna ruled the federal government cannot interfere with the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout in Nevada. Carson City and Virginia City compete for the event with hotels ready to lodge up to 15,000 people. Promoter Dan Stuart travels between Kansas City and Nevada to secure training quarters and Corbett may base training in Nevada.
Senate introduces 55 000 dollar appropriation to pay Major Hudson for overrun work from two years ago. Hessin of Riley county and Cooke of Mitchell county propose funds for Hudson’s successor JS Parks. Cooke also seeks 70 000 for year ending June 30 1898 and 80 000 for year ending June 20 1899.
A St Petersburg dispatch relayed by the New York Herald cites Nevosti arguing the sultan bears no responsibility for recent events in Turkey and that solely conquering the Musulman population would require costly war. It warns that bombardment of any Turkish town could trigger a Christian massacre and a broader war.
Five inches of snow remain on the ground in Wichita as trains suffer delays. In Guthrie Oklahoma and nearby areas the heaviest rainstorm in years has persisted since last night, disrupting travel and daily life.
Wil introduced by Rep Hood in Jefferson City Mo on Feb 4 to end hiring with temnate passengers by railroads. Violations carry a 3 percent fine on the owning company or person, with enforcement by authorities. St Joe youth bound for Cuba from St Joseph report. Fellow Servants bill passes Senate making railroads liable for employee carelessness. awaits governor’s signature. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised with claim of cures and money-back guarantee.
A crowded Kansas City pool hall at 802 Walnut Street saw a bold theft as a thief bored a hole through the counter and, while patrons watched, pulled out money from a drawer. The cashier found only a $10 gold piece and a cut cigar box cover revealed the intruder’s access. An auger hole allowed inside access to the funds. The incident occurred after the San Francisco race.
A Topeka town dispute centers on ousting Police Matron Mrs Thorpe and replacing her with a “better Populist.” The Women’s Free Silver Club endorsed Mrs T C Henry, who seeks the post, amid claims Thorpe’s removal serves partisan aims. Critics say it reflects petty political pull and could swing Shan ee county back toward the old Republican majority of 4900.
A Chicago spoof asserts Signor Arctamys Monax mocks groundhog lore and predicts six additional weeks of cold weather. The piece jests that if the groundhog appears on February 2 the sun will mark his shadow, ensuring prolongation of winter.
Burlington Kan Feb 4 John Watrous deputy revenue collector received notice of a salary raise He loses Greenwood and Rover counties from his division and gains Wabam Shawnee Jefferson Leavenworth and Wyandotte He now heads the division Bank Fails at Griswold Iowa Feb 4 First National Bank of Griswold reports capital stock 5400 total liabilities 40000 stockholders equity 310000 assets 147000
A theater report from WHI on Little Tycoon at the opera house under Ladies' Guild notes gossip about Paul Torrington and Al Haske being married. Haske fears the rumor he is old. Newton Kanon, a sergeant, is also mentioned. In other news, London reports the Bank of England cutting the discount rate to 3 percent from 3.5.
Madrid reports the queen regent has signed Cuba reforms creating a thirty five member council of administration with twenty one elected by the people and six by corporations. The scheme includes a governing governor general and provisional municipalities, granting broad powers over budgets, education, taxation, and public order, signaling a shift toward greater Cuban self governance under Spain.
New York on February 4 announces by Trat and Brederick D. Grett of the national Armenian committee that 40000 orphans in Armenia are at risk. The committee sent $24 to Turkey, reports from the British authorities note inadequate funds, and urgent gifts are urged to Brown Brow Co at 60 Wall Street as authorized treasurers to save children from starvation.
New York reports Addison Cam, last of the wall street pictures and tires, surprises the street by selling his stock exchange seat for 26000 dollars. Henry J. Ditmas is the buyer. Despite millions invested, Carmack is said to be poor with estates tied to real estate.
Burlington Kan February 4 A terse notice confirms Postmaster M M Lockwood of this city has been removed and Laster E Watrous appointed. The report also notes examiner Pat Ee Willams who was in town about six weeks ago.
Charles T Yerkes and J Pierpont Morgan are cited as the main operators behind a plan to consolidate Chicago street railway interests. Yerkes recently secured approval for a new 10 million dollar bond issue tied to the West Chicago Street Hallway company, with Morgan's backing linked to General Electric in the affair.
Four thousand workers at the Glasgow shipyard of a local company are left jobless as the yard experiences a sharp downturn. The plant’s closure or scale-back has triggered mass layoffs and uncertainty for the workforce and the surrounding community.
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