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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1897
Page
2
Somes of the Talk He Hears In Wall Street. Sage comments on prosperity, politics, McKinley, and the Ohio telegraph tax decision. He urges caution, industry, and balanced action before a rush to good times, warning against overoptimism and corporate bloodsucking politics.
A famine report from India describes extreme hunger and disease across a vast famine belt. Overcrowded poor houses in Hilasgur and Katsh show severe neglect with dying adults and severely underweight children. The government, initially slow to act, now faces mass relocation needs as relief efforts intensify and towns like Rawasiplnd face large-scale displacement.
Chicago merchants plan a large annual industrial exposition modeled on the Interstate fair. They seek a city site for a lakefront building but debate location. Industrial firms in Chicago and neighboring states express strong support and pledge participation to attract buyers and visitors.
A San Francisco text reports plans for an expedition to the Farallon seal rocks to kill thousands of seals. It cites experts from the Sacramento Packing Company noting the seals’ appetite for salmon and their impact on Sacramento River runs, warning hatcheries could be harmed if seals decline. The plan may use boats with armed crews and onboard arms.
A Chicago meeting of retired policemen at 104 Clark Street discussed preventing retirement pensions based on political influence. Delegates J. Longnecker and J. Barber were chosen to travel to Springfield to push amendments. President Harber urged reform to stop political pulls from granting large pensions, noting support for laws like New York and others.
Santa Fe Route advertises Thursday and Sunday departures from Topeka 11 to 13 am with ventibulated Pullman Palace Sleepers and Buffet Smoking and Misc Cars. California Express runs daily at 4 35 pm with Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers. Homeseekers excursion noted for February 16 and March 10. For details contact Passenger depot, Firebee or Cromwell and Jefferson, In post office North Topeka. Garvicy Agent. We mend and sew free of charge. Puertese Steam Laundry.
A Havana dispatch argues Cuba will win and dismisses rumors about home rulers and leaders negotiating for reforms. It notes officers fear disgrace and disease, while some hope insurgents prevail. Reports from Jacksonville describe a clash in Pinar del Rio with casualties and a terror campaign fallout.
Denver Feb. WW. F. soadey, a Colorado Mdina railroad official, notes winter overland travel is weak. Pacific coast hotels report only twenty to thirty arrivals, nine paying passengers on the westward train, and hotel men hedge bets on seasonal tourist business amid political talk and Christine Endeavor gloom.
Washington February 1 The president denied a pardon application for Captain J H Wiborg of the Forsa who served time in Philadelphia on March 14 for a violation of federal laws. The President did not find the convict imprisoned under the mandate of the United States court.
New Orleans Feb 10 Swift and Co the large pork and beef packer with plants in Chicago Kansas City St Louis and Omaha has arranged to ship heavy export business through New Orleans The initial shipment of packing house products including canned meats lard and beef totaling about 1 500 000 pounds will go to the United Kingdom and European ports by West India and Harrigan liner ships in a few days Further shipments are expected as Swift and Co gain confidence that foreign markets can be served more cheaply and advantageously through New Orleans than by former channels.
San Francisco February 10 Two California inventors Leonard F.E. Clawson and Adam Beck say they solved aerial navigation and have applied for patents. They describe a four-rod winged airship with steel wire frames, counterbalancing wings, and a parachute backup if power fails. They claim a 20 foot long craft could lift 600 pounds and cost about $100 each.
Chicago reports Speaker Reed plans to limit the forthcoming extra session to tariff legislation and mileage issues. He would appoint only two committees and reserve others, a move seen as unprecedented and potentially unilateral. Members debate the legality and risk of concentrating power in one leader.
A jury in Baxter vs City Marshal Kittridge found in favor of Baxter for false arrest during the Lisbran meeting last October. Baxter, a Junior dean at Rowdetn, faced disturbing the Bryan meet charges. Also notes a cigarette sale restriction bill and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Geo. S. Wolf, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Fernandina, Fla. Palace Clothing Co advertises.
Canton, Feb 10 Official cabinet list to be announced March 3. John Sherman as Secretary of State, Ly man J Gaga Treasury, Joseph J McKenna Interior, Russell A Alger War, J D Long Navy, John J Mc Cook Attorney General, M A Hance Postmaster, James Wilson Agriculture. Hanna likely to join administration. Bushnell confirmation cited.
Telegram from Hong Kong cites Manila dated January 4 and 2 reporting rebel defeats near Cavite and Cacarong, with 32 rebels killed and 10 Americans killed in action. Operations led by General Galis and units Serrand and Albert, Marines assisting. Bulacan and Pasig region declared rebel-free.
Omaha Feb 1 The Union Pacific east bound flyer derailed at a switch in the west end of the yards last evening. Fireman Thomas Kraune was killed trapped under a engine. Conductor William Berm was arrested for criminal negligence. The track was cleared and service resumed. Evansett Van Noy may die before morning.
London reports panic at the St Petersburg bourse sparked by war fears Crete troubles and rumors of bubonic plague spreading. In Kansas City a woman, Mrs Sarah Peck of Olathe, Injured after a fall breaking her right hip while visiting a friend near Twenty first and Summit.
James J Corbett is due tomorrow in San Francisco to start training for the Fitzsimmons bout. A large group plans to meet his train in Sacramento and Corbett will depart Saturday for Nevada to settle into training quarters at high altitude. John J Quinn reports Sharkey will fight Maher for a large stake if a purse is offered. Corbett later appears in Salt Lake City for a final exhibition before the March 17 title clash in America.
Chicago dispatch reports President-elect McKinley supports creating a department of commerce and industry. Ferdinand W. Peck and Anklin H. Head, recently returned from Washington, conferred with senators and representatives and conveyed assurances to McKinley and Peck. The plan includes folding the tariff bureau into the new department to handle all tariff issues.
Washington reports an American flour adulteration claim amid British tariff fears. The article cites a British official assertion that U.S. flour is mixed with corn to imitate Indian wheat, arguing washed white flour proves adulteration and influencing policy.
A Lexington report says James E. Pepper, the distiller, formed a syndicate with Mrs Pepper buying his distillery property and horses. James E Pepper & Co. is organized with Mrs Pepper and eastern capitalists as stockholders. Pepper to be president with James G Hubbell as secretary treasurer.
The Shaway county board debates leasing to Kansas Exposition company while seeking a caretaker to run the state fair grounds after April. They propose using the land as a public pleasure grounds with proper regulation, shelter during storms, and rents to the county treasury. A five year lease proposal and required repairs to oil barns are noted.
Festmaster General and Mrs Wilson hosted a dinner in honor of the President and Mrs Cleveland with guests including the Vice President and Mrs Skevenann, the Secretary of State and Mrs Thnes, the Treasury Secretary and Sirscurlite, the War Secretary Lamont, the Attorney General Harmon, the Navy Secretary Herbert, the Interior Secretary and Mrs Frances, and the Agriculture Secretary and Mrs Morton. A note mentions glasses fitted without the advice of a Pneumatic by Chas Bennett of 220 Kan.
An old column argues ridicule fails against facts about indigestion and stomach troubles. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as non secret, containing natural digestive ingredients, claiming they digest food after meals and cure indigestion without laxatives. The notice directs readers to request a free booklet from Stuart Co. Michigan.
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