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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1897
Page
1
Topeka debates an ambitious auditorium project with strong will from mayoral supporters. City officials convene a committee to assess funding and legality while opponents seek an injunction delaying construction. Community leaders push for a decisive vote and firm plan to proceed if finances align.
Pittsburgh steel industry actions push up prices from $11 to $18 per ton as demand surges. J W Gates of Temple Steel heads to New York to push talks with Carnegie officials on stopping production cuts. Carnegie officials decline to comment while stating orders already cover months, promising work for thousands of idle laborers.
Senate rail committee faces battle with railway companies over a maximum freight rate law. Rail officials warn a 20 percent cut would ruin railroad interests, while a 1 to 2 percent reduction on specific rates could be used as a basis if no agreement is reached. A Nebraska precedent is cited to argue illegality if reduced further. The committee plans to advance the bill, pending railway company accord.
The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling in a sensational case over a death caused by a train. James Ganey was accused of driving the train that killed Isemee Gates six years ago, with expert testimony detailing air suction effects from high speed.
A large fire in Ottawa yesterday destroyed upper stories of the parliament buildings south of the Mackenzie tower. Firemen battled the blaze as hydrants failed and towers collapsed, with the center and southwest towers among the structures fatally damaged. Incendiary origin suspected amid widespread alarm and extensive loss of valuable reports estimated at over 200,000.
The Republican city central committee faces a split between Fellows and anti Fellows factions. Chairman Terey Carrier is anti Fellows, claiming the anti Fellows hold a majority. The committee, with twenty two members, will decide whether to delay or move the primary, with Hibber faction leaning toward a lease and Fellows seeking earlier action.
In a tense session the Populists pressed to adjourn as Republicans objected to journal readings. Speaker Street refused Republican recognition, allowing petitions and local bills to proceed slowly. Disorder erupted as Populists accused Republicans of deliberate obstruction to extend campaign pledges and stall business.
A heated debate surrounds the Seventh District contest with Populists vowing to block Republican measures. Jerry Simpson faces opposition from W. F. Brown and Gov. Leedy weighs in on Breidenthal’s bank commissioner post. Fairchild looms as a potential successor to Simpson amid redistricting speculation and intra party tension.
A long petition from about 1,000 Doniphan County citizens demanded reform from Governor Leedy and the Legislature criticizing Leland's 25 years on the county board. It called for reduced salaries and a two-term limit, but was expunged after a party-line Senate vote.
Senator W B Helm chaired a Wichita special senate committee last week. The panel made no recommendations about the Garfield University proposal, with further details continued on the third page.
A Topeka police badge presented to Chief Henry Steele by gambling venue owners prompts scrutiny. The ornate pendant bearing his name includes ten backer names linked to local gaming halls, raising concern that acceptance signals improper influence and could trigger legislative probes into police corruption.
The text quotes a law from 2.200 of the compiled laws describing bribery. It defines bribery as offering money or other valuable consideration to an officer of the state or county to influence votes opinions judgments or official duties. It notes that conviction leads to being adjudged guilty of bribery.
The house special committee consisting of Jaquins Havenscraft and Join ten from Nemaha plans to travel to Kansas City Monday to meet the five stock committee members from the Missouri legislature. They will discuss uniform legislation against the Kansas City stock yards.
A snow storm swept New York on February 12 with five to six inches of snow and sleet by 10 o clock, winds at 36 miles per hour, dense coastal fog, and a forecast rise to rain tonight. In Pennsylvania spreading heavy snowfall with ten inches in the mountains and five inches in Harrisburg, trains reported on time.
St Louis February 12 The inventor chemist Benjamin Braselle claims to transmute metals and to create new ones from clay. He says a company will manufacture aluminum calcium gold silver iron and more at Pall Lawn and that his process will demonetize gold and silver as metals become abundant.
A New York Sun report quotes Governor Bushnell in Columbus Ohio saying he would not appoint Mr Hanna to replace Sherman in the U S Senate. The governor’s emphatic no was delivered with a slip of the tongue and followed by a brief exit from his office.
A stealthy dolphin evades Admiral Bunce's watch and sails past the fleet off Florida without being seen. The creature is described as giving the Admiral the "Horse Laugh" from the coast.
The Charleston harbor blockade falters as Dolphin slips through the line. Reports say ships including the Dolphin Vesuvian and torpedo boat No 6 attempt to evade Admiral Wilkes. Weather delays North Atlantic squadron drills while preparations for a banquet honor Secretary Herbert proceed.
The double turret Monitor Terror, launched years ago, is nearing completion and will be prepared for trials by tomorrow. Officials report new ideas and updates to its emergency systems and gun workings, with the aim of improving its effectiveness.
New York report says Sandow the strong man returned from abroad with a planned act showing a colossal Roman chariot made of papier mache. The prop weighed 57 pounds, was declared a mere prop and labeled as a trade item, prompting duty discussions at the New York customs house.
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