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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1897
Page
1
City leaders discuss using funds to build an auditorium, weighing options from adapting the Coal Hole site to a new construction. Advocates push for citizen support and a plan by Dr Nelwanger to seat 10,000, while opponents fear cost and impact on the city.
A St Petersburg dispatch notes Count Muravieff's return signaling Russia's belief in the sultan's control of Turkey and Europe's peace. It asserts Russia and France reject Salle bury's Turkish partition plan, while Germany and Austria avoid opposing Germany's interests and England pays no role in the move.
A letter to the editor lauds Mrs. X as the city jail ward keeper, highlighting her charity work with the sick, aged, and prisoners. The writer urges immediate reappointment and a salary increase to fifty dollars, arguing she is the city’s most valuable officer and deserves support during life and after.
A Kansas City special to the Star reports Mrs Minty A Thompson has filed for divorce from John My Thompson, former judge of the district court, in district court. She seeks separation and custody of their four children, alleging improper relations and harassment with Bay Hen berg.
A patrolman detained Williams Wetec and William Stey nokiX after a burglary at Star grocery on Maxt Sixth. Reynolds claimed ownership of goods recovered and stated over 1 worth of groceries were stolen, with two workers implicated in the theft.
A Nebraskan sugar conflict unfolds as the Southern Steining Company, based in New Orleans, challenges Omaha’s sugar price of 4.85 per 100 pounds by cutting to 4.40 then 4.20. Retailers reportedly sold 35 pounds with each purchase, some at loss or to attract other trades, signaling tensions in the midwinter market.
County Attorney Jetmore cites civil settlements as reason to drop criminal grave robbery charges in the Dake Lillis and Van Fleet cases. Ensminger and Lillis officers dispute lack of clear authority to dismiss. Officials note the crimes remain state matters despite civil damages paid.
Pam Shepherd a Confectionery keeper warned before death that his body should not be buried in Topeta to avoid Sebaltian TM theft by medical students. He pressed his wife to carry his remains far away. Mrs. Shepherd also feared media scalents. Remains were moved to Craig Missouri to a secluded area for burial.
In New Haven Conn Feb Sullivan bound for Boston to meet a crowded tent gathering. He appears much heavier and lighter in form than the champion he was, answering questions with difficulty as fans await the outcome of the sight duel.
Representative George Washington Murray of South Carolina leads a protest against the counting of the electoral vote. He carries a petition by thousands of Palmetto State Republicans urging an investigation of election laws and state constitution as alleged misalignment with the federal constitution. Experts say such a protest can halt the count until the issue is resolved.
In Dolman yesterday Probate Judge held a sanity trial for Mrs Amelia Brooks without her presence. Oakland woman Miss Brooks is said to have long fringe ideas and grown worse recently. Destitute and feeble minded she imagines herself gypsy. Jury found insanity. She owns a house in Oakland. husband died at Leavenworth Soldiers Home. She will be sent to Topeka insane asylum for care.
Lake-like rise from Missouri River floods Lexington and sinks the Roy Benes ferry with the boat’s side stove in by debris. The Roy Benes rests in several feet of water as current carries wreckage downstream toward Bexington.
Kansas City February lecture at Lyceum hall by Prof Laiden Blake on electro dynamics and magnetic induction. The hall was full despite bad weather as experiments demonstrated polarization rotation and wireless light ideas. Blake predicted space force may extend without wires for lighting telephoning and telegraphing. He cited magnetic healing claims and showed how magnetism can affect the human body with strong magnetic fields.
In Chattanooga on February 6 Judge Clark of the U S district court overruled a new trial motion in Gertrude M H Whiteside v I O H Heptasophs. The suit questioned denial of a death benefit payment for a member not properly paid under supreme laws. The court held fraternal orders stand on same legal footing as ordinary societies if accompanied, and that a local financial officer may waive supreme conclave requirements. The ruling may affect upcoming supreme meetings nationwide.
In Zanesville Ohio on February 11 officials and supporters including Senator Thurston, Representative Cleary, Marcus A. iona, W. A White, the Kansas editor, Mooker Washington, Governor Burhnell, Senator Foraker, Pantel J. Ryan, and Major Charles Dick intend to attend a Republican state league gathering. Jo Shelby of Adrian Missouri, a U S marshal, is reported in fragile condition after a recent illness and in a council of Plymouthans. A Star dispatch notes Shelly's improved status at his country home near here.
A joint education sub committee reports a bill to create a two from each congressional district text book commission with the state superintendent as chair. It fixes per diem and mileage, allows district ownership, sets a maximum book price with a 10 percent dealer margin, and bids with a $50,000 bond. If no bids meet the cap the state may publish.
The Harris bill to empower railroad commissioners to fix a maximum freight rate will be recommended for passage by the senate committee on highways. A sub-committee of Harris Householder and Johnson will draft a maximum schedule to be in effect until rate adjustments occur. The bill ties rates to fair compensation and prohibits reductions that would bar railways from earning 6 percent of property value in the year. The committee also killed six related measures including caps on passenger rates and free transportation for voters.
The house committee on railroads agreed on coal rate classification to be part of the maximum rate bill. Reductions range from about 5 to 36 percent for coal from non competing and competing points, with 18 percent in some cases. Anti pass feature dropped, no reductions in passenger rates, committee to finalize and present the measure to the house.
A measure in the legislature, Bill No 402, would nearly ban patent medicines in the state. Representative Botkin introduced it, arguing it harms consumers. Opponents say many patent medicines help the poor and are prescribed by physicians. The bill requires full formulas verified by affidavit, deposits a sample, board of health review, and local permits with penalties for violations. The scheme taxes health officers and licenses, imposing fines and imprisonment.
Ed Jaquins introduced a petition from North American Trust Company agent 3. J. Conklin of Winfield asking for relief due to holdings of western Kansas securities. The company owns 1 005 tracts across 39 counties totaling 3 085 acres and seeks admissible relief through state legislature, noting county tax inequities and consolidation limits.
A committee of the whole considers a bill by Mr Hackbusch to regulate the distribution and output of coal from the state penitentiary coal mine at Lansing. The measure would bar mining for private sale, allow only institutional and charitable use as directed by the executive council, while not altering existing contracts.
Governor Leedy issues an order to police commissioners prohibiting the appointment of gamblers ex gamblers saloon keepers and one time jointists to police forces. The directive urges careful screening and continued on third page for details.
The Daily News quotes a Home correspondent reporting Pope Leo Xiin was found lying on a chair and unconscious before regaining consciousness with ether. Doctors say the pontiff’s condition is serious, with verbal anemia cited as a cause and concern over the pope’s ability to hold audiences due to age.
Washington observers describe a state dinner hosted by President and Mrs Cleveland for Supreme Court members and spouses. The room featured red and white decorations, crystal chandeliers, silver candelabra, and guests in formal gowns. Justice Fuller, Justice Gray, and Attorney General were among those present with wives.
Philadelphia reports confirm Elkins and Sir Elkins have joined Charles T. Yerkes in ownership and management of the West Chicago street railway. They claim to have an interest and plan to oversee operations, asserting the track has been well placed and the venture should prove satisfactory. Morgan of New York is said to have no involvement. Florence Blythe Hinckley widow dies in Portland at 2:15 am following illness and operation related to appendicitis. Auction of fine silverware at 32 iKan Sas Avenue.
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