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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1898
Page
3
Walter E Graf pled guilty to assaulting his father in Reed City Michigan on February 7 for not cooking oatmeal. He was sentenced to pay a fine around 30 dollars and serve 60 days in jail, choosing jail over the fine.
Two rebels planned to break into the Ponca Indian Agency near Ponca Oklahoma on Friday night. A clerk on duty fired at them after they tried to smash a window. One attacker was found dead the next morning.
Washington report notes Etwell of Resnis and a Kansas donor group traveling with Miss Clara Barton to Cuba. The party aims to aid relief for starving crowds, under the central Cuban relief committee with private secretary connections and consular oversight.
Andrew Caseber, 92, walked through a blizzard to attend his divorce hearing in Butler Indiana. He was granted a divorce from Mary Cure after years of strife, leaving two daughters in Chicago. The storm delayed but could not deter the long distance journey for the trial.
The National Co railroad project is nearing completion with final adjustments and inspections underway. Executives report all major systems installed and awaiting final authorization before operations commence.
The report notes 43 cars to be built with electric lighting and axle electric tent. Union Pacific cuts 250 shopmen at Omaha and elsewhere. National Car Lighting Co contract covers 50 Sante Fe cars, with option for more. various car types listed and a question about extending the contract.
Union Pacific issues orders to cut shop forces by 10 percent between Omaha and Ogden. About 272 workers dismissed at Omaha shops. reductions extend to North Platte Sidney Cheyenne Laramie Ogden. The company cites recession and aim to trim costs while Omaha shops had 1,000 workers at 40 hours last week.
A M Hoener, six years chief clerk in the Missouri and Kansas Car Service association, is appointed by the executive committee as temporary manager to fill the vacancy left by the late A P Wilder. The Missouri and Kansas Car Service association, organized in 1892, aims to keep cars in use across Missouri and Kansas. The annual meeting will be held in Kansas City in April to elect a president and manager, with Hoener a likely choice.
A new time card will be issued on the Santa Fe system Sunday February 1. Oldest employee T H Dunham engineer on the Neosho division is noted for long service. Several transfers and crew changes are announced including A M France night conductor on the Kansas Pacific line, and others moving between Needles and the South ern division. Freight and passenger operations show adjustments with, a water tank capacity note and track changes at Embport Jormation.
A clerk in the auditor of freight receipts office of the Santa Fe was amused by coworkers for days. They teased him about his bride’s dower, which was later said to be 45,000 on their marriage day.
Donahue, once a main Santa Fe conductor, returns from two years with the Mexican Central. Health and vigor restored after years away, he resumes duties on the Santa Fe between Arkansas Gray and Purcell, noting familiar surroundings and renewed energy.
Theodore Hurst a former brakeman on the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf line sues the railroad for 20000 alleging loss of a leg last summer. Attorneys represent the plaintiff with the case moving today in Carthage Missouri. Washington reports Mrs Lane daughter of ex Senator Blackurt is improving after a difficult night.
A scatter of notes reports G Larimer in Kansas City on a culinary matter and W L Grifith in serious condition at 638 Tyler Street. The Stedman club meets regularly, and the Carnival of Nations opens at Hamilton Hall. Lectures at Turner Hall and Bethany College are announced. Topeka loan company reports 60.00 in first class loans since New Year. Board of Education meets tonight, flags at state capitol fly until Osborn's funeral. Various talks, contests, and concerts noted with Washburn and Salina engagements.
A. B. Hulst promotes a plan to move 5,000 Indian families to Mexico with a $3,000,000 budget. He claims strong signups and says he will close the deal in the Indian Territory and stage a large convention soon. The project aims to transfer land and custody from U.S. government protection.
Kansas City February 7 John Temple Graves editor of the Atlanta Constitution said the cotton mills will relocate to the south near raw cotton sources. He called the shift a law of compensation, predicting brighter days for the south as New England loses the textile base and workers move south. He noted political changes may follow, with the east leaning protectionism while mills relocate to southern states.
A dilapidated land scheme described the Choctaw seeking to relocate to a Mexican tract along the Rio Grande. Promoter Hul t Hullt lured a tribal committee to inspect El Dorado land, praising arable, healthy conditions. Indians cite government neglect and health concerns, hoping 5000 families settle there as drought and fever risk in Indian Territory grow.
Ellsworth Maine February seventh report on a jury in Hancock County supreme court Bucksport versus Blue Hill kept overnight in a cold room with lights out and threats of longer confinement if no verdict emerged. The motion to set aside a verdict follows a pauper settlement dispute involving Brooklin Blue Hill and Bucksport interests.
New York Feb 7 trustees of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church have resigned. Pastor Rev Dr John Hall announced the move from the pulpit and called the congregation to elect new trustees on February 14. The resignations are linked to the pastor and wealthy members are expected to withdraw from the session next Thursday.
Durango Mexico. archaeologist James D Hiving of Philadelphia reports discovering ruins of an ancient city about 200 miles west of Durango in a deep valley between high mountain ranges. He traveled through the area a year ago and now returns with relics and notes that the region is inhabited by oil dwellers. He plans further explorations in the Sierra Madres.
Late Saturday the Supreme Court issued numerous opinions on state matters. The key decision upheld a breach of promise suit, affirming Harvey county court against Dr George McHiree who is tied to Lillian Wolfersberger. Other cases from multiple counties were reversed or dismissed, reflecting a broad slate of appellate actions.
Webb McNall writes St Benedict's college at Atchison asking if a total loss occurred on a policy issued August 3, 1595 by Western Assurance for 1150 and settled for 1000. He notes Kansas valued policy law requires full payment of real property policies on total loss and will proceed after reply.
The Hutchinson News rebukes Governor Leedy and defends Captain R. A. Campbell of Co. E KN G, calling out alleged cowardice in admitting charges and asserting the authorship of the information. The editorial targets the governor’s reprimand as unjustified.
The passage accuses the adjutant general and governor of failing to disclose the name of a complainant. It notes repeated requests to reveal the accuser and to allow the accused party a chance to confront them. It portrays General Alien as acting unsoldierly and unfairly and questions Governor Leedy’s role.
State teachers association met at the office of Superintendent Stryker to outline a commercial course. An adjournment was set to May in Lawrence for finalization. Members include Wallin, Dyler, Simith, Snow, Williston, Thuckman, Barker, and Superintendents Davidson and Stryker. The effort seeks to add a commercial curriculum to city schools.
Dallas Tex February 7 Chief Arnold long time police chief and Ballin police force member died from injuries after an accidental gunshot during a hunting expedition. The incident occurred near Jolnein and the Chief deteriorated from wounds to the leg and bones. Local clergyman Truitt visited the scene and benched details remain sparse.
An old ad fragment promotes travel to California by Santa Fe route with weekly westbound through sleepers to Los Angeles. It markets a 54 hour trip with through service, plus mentions Baltard's Horehound Syrup, Grain-O drink, and Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as local remedies and products from Kansas Ave pharmacy vendors.
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