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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1897
Page
1
Secretary Francis aims to abolish the Topeka pension agency and relocate to St Louis, a reform praised for cost savings and efficiency. Agencies in Concord, Augusta, and other cities to be closed or realigned, with pensions paid from new central offices and a St Louis facility expected to cut administration costs.
Disputed reports claim gold standard Democrats urged change after Daniel Glick did not back the ticket. Perry and Hagen deny prodding, saying trip to Washington was not campaign related. Glick cited long service and said he would back Bryan if his creed held.
The article details factional tensions among Perry, Hagan, and allied figures, noting Glick’s exclusion from campaign work, looming organizational divides, and the impact of the Topeka pension agency’s abolition on Republican alignments. It suggests realignment may hinge on last fall’s ousting and ongoing power shifts within the party.
Governor Glick states the order removing Topeka pension offices follows a congressional act. He says the plan aims to save money but will not cut staff, noting nine agents earning about 306000 annually could be affected. He asserts the order reflects law, not politics, and that only the agent would be retained.
Cy Lena claims no record of an order to remove the ropeka pension office. He says the move is a show of power by a Secretary to influence Missouri and national administration. The order allegedly delays action for nine months until McKinley’s inauguration, then would be revoked. He calls it a Frances scheme aimed to favor Topeka over St. Louis.
Felt would be pension agent at Topeka to succeed George We Glick. A petition circulated by David Baker supports T. J. Anderson for the post, while John M. Crowell promotes W. Ho Stith of Marysville.
Captain Taylor reports battleship Indiana foundering at sea due to turret locking devices failing while en route to Charleston after Cape Hatteras gale. Ship diverted to Hampton Roads for repairs as orders from Admiral Phinney directed the vessel back for inspection and fix.
A dispatch from Taxhkend reports plague breaking out at Kendehar Afghanistan with authorities forming a cordon around the Amoo-Darin Turkish region. Bombay dispatches note plague beyond control with multiple fatalities and vultures dying near the towers of silence, signaling severe distress.
Representative George Washington Murray of South Carolina abandons planned objection to recording the state’s electoral vote and departs from Wednesday’s session. Also noted is the death of Mrs. June Goodrich, mother of Mrs. Marns Wilder, who died of paralytic illness at her daughter's residence. funeral will be private.
New York officials assign four detectives to guard Mrs Bradley Martin residence before the ball at Waldorf with strict coverage day and night amid fears of a crank detonating dynamite. Society figures defend London critic Labouchere while plans for arrival times and elaborate costumes unfold. Bob Fitzsimmons begins hard training including runs, boxing, and wrestling as he prepares for departure to Nevada.
Reports from Athens and Rome describe bombardment of Canea by warships, a mass rifle theft at Heraklion, and Greek union moves. Turkish and Mussulmane forces reportedly threaten Crete as 2,000 rifles were seized and 6,000 Christians displaced, with 2,000 aboard British ships.
The article describes Crete or Candia as a large Mediterranean island shaped by mountains from 3,000 to 5,000 feet, fertile and productive under a Vettep system of government. It notes a 29,000 population with fewer than 4,000 Mahometans, most residents being Christians and Greek speaking.
Washington February reports on the New Republican program under Dingley style reform. The bill aims to cut tariffs and extend reciprocity especially on spirits and wine to Germany and France. Progress is slow with schedules unfinished and internal revenue changes planned under Speaker Reed’s policy.
The Senate committee on Interstate commerce today considered the bill to prevent ticket brokerage. Without a decision the committee adjourned until Wednesday as opposition would block any bill this session.
Chairman Brown warns Brooke amendment would kill the bill in the Kansas House. Brooke argues for equity while five Republicans back the plan. The committee, meeting since 1 30, voted to kill the amendment as lawmakers examine rate structures and state valuations.
The senate committee including Householder Farreley Coole Hoeath and Matthews will hear the State board of charities and the city attorney of Olathe next Wednesday on the disposal of last legislative funds for a deaf and dumb waterworks project. They visited the plant Saturday and found earthen pipe used in the water main over a mile, making the plant useless. After the hearing they will report to the senate.
Senate morning introduced bill providing for levy of executions on corporate stock for shares held in state corporations national banks or foreign firms with local records. It requires banks to certify holder’s shares and encumbrances. officers may revoke and sell recited stock accordingly.
The alien land law, deemed not legally passed in 1891, was reintroduced in the senate by Senator Parne. He argues the bill is identical to the 1891 version and will likely be legally enacted this session.
Gambling establishments in Topeka shut their doors as police receive guidance to arrest known gamblers once evidence is secured. Officials deny a formal board order, while merchants recall threats and caution from authorities. Citizens debate whether joints will also be targeted and how far enforcement will go.
Town officials fear a state treasury deficit of 400000 as Representative Funk leads a ways and means effort to appoint a committee to investigate receipts and expenditures of all state departments for the last biennial period. The move sparks official alarm and political maneuvering. A separate note reports a head end collision on the I and N road near Montgomery killing two men and wounding a fireman, with a missing operator. Also, "The Coming Women" lecture at the library Tuesday invites 2c tickets.
Navy ships of the North Atlantic squadron are missing near Charleston after a violent gale. Admiral Bunce and four ships were believed safe. no lives lost. Comanche reported no closer than expected near Fort Sumter as crews await confirmation on the rest of the squadron.
The fleet including Maine, Columbia and Amphitrite arrived at Charleston. A gale Friday night fifty miles off Cape Hatteras caused several sailors to go overboard. three, Brown Nelson and Vogel, were drowned. The remaining men were rescued by boats under Cadet Walter Re Gherardl. The Newt behaved admirably.
Chicago engages 1,000 seats for the Corbett-Fitesimmons fight. Don Stuart announces the bout will be in Carson City with early telegraph reports confirming arrangements. Accommodations for 5,080 are planned for crowds from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific coast as railroads and telegraphs mobilize to handle the influx.
G G Lee angrily denounces Governor Lams for not naming him to the police commissioners board. He accuses party workers of neglect after years of service and funds for party success. In a separate report, Fred Dodds of 10th Quincy street reports a robbery at his home, missing dark suit and underwear.
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