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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1896
Page
5
Congressman Kirkpatrick writes via LAsecoin post to thank Lincoln and the post for the honor shown in a reference to the version bill. He expresses gratitude and says he shall treasure the communication and honor as long as he lives. Signed S. S. Rimatrice.
An early California dispatch describes vast herds of sheep dying from starvation in the southern counties. Principal Mrows of a private Bay area school recounts tens of thousands of head collapsing on the road as caretakers lift carcasses and struggling animals off the highway. He notes abundant straw stocks and cheap feed as potential relief, as the scene prompts pleas to save the trade.
Ex governor L D Lewelling may run if the Populist party insists, though he prefers not to campaign. Editor Costigan reports Lewelling would accept a nomination to aid the party, but his family and friends urge restraint and he hopes to avoid active politics. The party factions differ, with politicians against him and loyalists urging service for the party’s good.
Winding political chatter notes Wat submersion odds and a Populist ticket in Ingoton. Editors discuss the futility of resubmission amid city control of elections, while a New York visit ties Platt and Morton boosters to Barton’s campaign amid McKinley allies.
The article notes A M Harvey of the fourth district central committee drafting a circular for Populist convention strategy. It lists multiple candidates for state offices and congressional seats across Topeka and surrounding counties, including plans for delegates to the Republican Wichita convention and Wyandotte county backing Billy Buchanan for Congress.
Boys discover a fully developed infant buried only inches under earth in a derelict north Topeka house cellar near the Santa Fe tracks. The infant wrapped in muslin cloths, placed in a fruit basket, likely died from exposure. No parents or perpetrators identified. The scene drew police attention as locals reported ongoing neglect and related city notices filled the page.
Topeka wrestles with a three cornered contest for twenty national convention delegates. Six chosen by Wichita convention on March 10 and fourteen by congressional districts. Major Anderson opposes Cy Leland and the Leland ring while claiming to back Topeka and Shawnee County. He denies interest in a postmaster position and cites dedication to business and Topeka’s good.
Chief Wilkerson and officers in Shawnee county face the eleventh damage suit. The latest suit seeks $1,100 from him. He notes no damages have been awarded against him yet, but total suits may exceed $50,000 and hinder law enforcement efforts cited as driven by lawyers seeking fees.
Mrs Volney Kistler under a doctor's care. Special meetings begin at the little bride school near Taylor and Grant. G Schillingles moved his family to Quincy Street. A North Topeka youth renounced nuisance church issues after conversion. Local ads list J H Heller Groceries, Magnet Restaurant, and Geo Graves & Sons buggy works. Lost purse reward at Wo Green & Bons. First ward kindergarten auxiliary to meet at 3 PM Friday. North Topeka residents complain about Union Pacific crossing delays for streetcars.
A railroad rumor claims a 10 percent salary cut will affect heads of departments from General Manager Freyhod down through office and mechanical ranks. It hints President Ripley may approve his own reduction to uphold the principle. Reports also mention Santa Fe hiring changes, layoffs due to abolishing a foreman position, and planned depot and yard developments at various lines.
The house committee on post offices and post roads favors a Loud bill changing second class matter rules. It excludes novels and similar works from the one cent per pound rate and moves them to the eighth cent per pound fourth class.
A dense OCR fragment lists assorted canned fruits, preserved goods, coffees, cereals, and pantry items with scattered pricing and brand names. Items include peaches apricots green gages raspberries and pears, plus coffees Arbuckle and Lion, oats, starch, puddings, syrups, nuts, crackers, flour, peppers, peas, beans, and lard, reflecting a traditional grocery catalog page.
The San Francisco news notes upcoming lectures by Helen Gougar on March 18 14 and 15 and John G Wooley in May with appointments to be arranged across the state. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Charles ay of 1781 Lane Street. An extract from Rev J Gunderman praises Dr King s New Discovery for pneumonia and La Grippe with trial bottles at J K Jones Drug Store and regular sizes available.
A McClure Kam resident, G Green, impaired and boisterous in Pittsburg, caused a street disturbance. He later swore out a warrant against himself for disturbing the peace, was arrested, arraigned, pled guilty, paid the fine, and returned home with a contrite conscience.
Australia and New Zealand supplied this country with about 21,100,000 sheep carcasses over the last fifteen years plus over 1000 hundredweight of beef in seven years. The trade began in 1830 with 400 carcasses shipped. The public can reach the courthouse by walking one block north on Van Street from West Sixth Avenue. Everyone takes the Journal's route.
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