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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1896
Page
3
Peka's Drum Shop reports strong reception after adopting a local ordinance in Kansas City Kansas. City officials credit the policy for increased business activity and customer safety, noting smoother operations and clearer guidelines for sales and service.
City council approves a drum drop ordinance copied from Topeka and fines violators up to 500 dollars. Tests start with fifteen offenders. two go to jail, others continued. Community groups praise the measure while churches urge support against repeal. Skirmishes, whisky disposal, and local court cases fill the midFebruary scene.
The old Revere city hotel in New York is closed and its contents will be sold at auction. A modern office building is planned on the site by the Lorillard estate, owners of the property. Once a popular sight, the Revere House served as Union recruiting HQ in the Civil War era and later drew theatrical patrons before the theater district moved uptown. Built in 1857, it was funded by the fire department. Dr A A Benser is advertised for consultation on February 22 and 23. Peerless Steam Laundry offers free button mending. The Journal prints all the laws.
Australian tracks are reported as fully grassed and slippery prompting caution for athletes. officials advise checking conditions before events as athletes adapt to the damp surface.
Australian rider A. Zimmerman promises return to racing in Paris where he has a $50 weekly offer for one race. He says Australian tracks were poor and acclimation matters slow US success. Minneapolis event signals top prize battles as Miss Anderson prepares for a heavyweight bid. New York cycling clubs reach 180 groups and 80,000 members, with substantial operating costs.
The report notes Riley Grau’s betting surge at tracks including Coney Island and Morris Park in Brooklyn and Sersioga, with alleged ties to bookmakers. It also mentions Hendersons of Glyw laying the keel on Valkyria LIL, a large racing yacht designed by George L. Watson, to be built under a closed shed.
At a Swedish American Flam beau club meeting about 100 members attended last night with three votes against endorsing Judge Johnson's candidacy for delegate and national committeeman. Judge Johnson Major T J Ambereen and Major Anderson spoke, Otto Larsen motioned endorsement, music provided by the Mydocs, and another meeting is planned Friday night.
The annual convocation of the music grand bodies of Kansas is held in Wichita and will run to Wednesday night. Officers elected for the year include A A Carnahan Concordia as illustrious grand master, Frank E Davis Atchison deputy grand master, A H L Connett Great Bend principal conductor of work, P Rling Leavenworth treasurer, A M Callatay Topeka recorder, Rev S E of Emporia grand chaplain, T B Jensings Topeka captain of the guard, M Jones Wichita conductor of the council, J P Connor Topeka grand marshal, J Le Jones Yates Center grand steward.
A candy factory steam kettle exploded at G. W. Chase Sons in St. Joseph killing one man and fatally injuring another. George J. Riding suffered a brain concussion from flying debris while Edward Bolp and Edward OW were struck and later recover. Cause of the blast remains unknown.
W W Huddleston a prominent society young man of Winfield Kansas disappeared mysteriously that evening after leaving a note indicating intent to commit suicide. His gold watch diamond ring and jewelry were found at a drug store where his former employer W Ui Somermier kept a supply. Robert Bledsoe an elderly Shawnee County resident from Vinewood died Saturday and was buried today at Bethel aged about 60. The infant child of Mirch Weat died last night at 11 o'clock of diphtheria at Meri dep aged about 2 years. The German Empress today received Mrs Runyon widow of the late sector in an audience of commendations.
In the Nebraska Senate a clash over a Pacific railways hearing exposes tensions with the Farmers Alliance. Gear and Allen clash on who should be invited while Walcott presses for access, noting funds and the Alliance's alleged presence across the country.
Washington February 18 In the house today Mr Newlands of Nevada directed the Ways and Means Committee to study how the divergent exchange rates between gold and silver standard nations affect U S manufacturing. He noted the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce urging attention to Oriental competition, warning the Pacific coast faces invasion of cheap labor and rising silver prices eroding advantages enjoyed by Oriental producers.
Ex County Commissioner J. L Campbell is named as a Citizens candidate for mayor of Potwin. Auburndale caucus nominates a ticket including Campbell and council candidates SH Griffith George H Bowers W A Biyers J S Ogilvy and George King. Campaign committee listed to drive the Citizens ticket.
Dr. Christofersen replies to Dr. Nordenskjold on Nansens polar claims. He argues Nansen could have reached 85 degrees north with the Fram and then arrived at the pole on sledges. He cites favorable ice conditions in 1893 and the Weyprecht Payer expedition as supporting evidence.
Charles E Marein and his company drew a large Crawford audience last night with Brother John praised as excellent. Tonight the Two Orphans will be shown and tomorrow a newsboy fight will admit all carriers free at the newspaper offices. Wild Oats to follow and a special admission policy noted.
In Chicago on February 13, large clothing manufacturers announced independence from union rule and will run operations without union dictation. The move triggered two strikes and threatens more, with a union meeting planned to authorize a broad strike. An offensive defense pact against unions was agreed, allowing non union workers to be hired, while wages aim for goods valued at 18 to 24 dollars. About 1,000 workers across cutters and machine operators are affected.
In Wasmbarox on February 15 the secretary of the treasury boarded a street car and paid with a silver coin. The conductor deemed it counterfeit, sparking embarrassment as the secretary swapped for a different coin. The incident followed a report that he can be absent minded during policy discussions and public duties. Separately, the executive committees plan a soldiers’ reunion and seek use of the fair grounds starting September 27 for a camp on the county grounds.
Feb 18 Kansas City market report shows wheat firm after world shipment revisions, May up to 66.15 while corn slips to around 80 cents. Hogs and cattle mix with receipts and shipments tallied. hogs around 4000 value, cattle steady to firm, Texas steers and cows listed with weights and prices, lambs and mutton notes, futures and spot prices fluctuating across commodities.
Wheat prices fluctuated as crowds debated buying on weakness while reports from Minneapolis and Duluth hint at lighter demand. Chicago shipments to Western Europe totaled 5.505 million bushels with last week’s rise offset by gains in the world visible supply. Provisions opened strong as elevators report easier oats and steady corn. traders cite heavy buying and sharp moves in May wheat and corn options.
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