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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
3
Deputy Bank Commissioner Waterman releases a formal report detailing the department's findings and recommendations. The document outlines regulatory actions, compliance reviews, and forthcoming policy changes affecting local banks and financial institutions.
An Armourdale bank official condemns receivership practices and attorney extortion linked to Citizens’ Bank of Armourdale. Waterman urges reform to cap fees, accuse lawyers of preying on distressed banks, citing 37,200 paid to Kansas City lawyers and pending bills around 1,200.
A man bearing a wrapped package asked Major Shreve about Governor Leeds. The major misread the title as a bomb and directed the gardener to deliver a hyacinth to the governor’s table. Governor Seely, a flower lover, has plants from Mulvane’s collection on display, changed every ten days. Assistant Attorney General Geo. Stiet files a Cuban opinion.
A Kansas matter centers on county clerks receiving 16 incidental fees for deeds affidavits depositions and similar acts. Some officials want the fees kept by the county and not funneled into a federal fund. The Kansas City Supreme Court appeal concerns a lingering injunctive dispute over street paving costs borne by abutting property owners. Charters filed include the Roretti Circle of Winekt and Emmons Cemetery Association. Wichita toll road rate hearing set for March 1 after postponed bookings due to a Masonic convention.
The Postal Telegraph Cable company’s 1897 Kansas report shows modest business with receipts totaling 3008 dollars and state property valued at 4119 dollars, including 710 miles of poles and related wire. The audit notes under Abe law govern corporate taxation for profit entities.
Amid crowds at the Zola and Perréas trial, General Pellieux pressed to obtain the original bordereau from the Dreyfus case. The court noted impossibility, while Br. Morrard testified Major Esterhazy authored the bordereau and the word ilhan appeared in a letter. Experts offered mixed views on authorship as adjournment loomed awaiting a government reply.
British ports to Ottawa and Vancouver or Victoria for shipment. The Dominion and American ports are involved. Subscribe for The State Journal.
Frances E. Willard president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union died shortly after midnight at the Hotel Empire New York City. At her bedside were her niece Mrs W W Baldwin Mrs L M Stevens vice president of the WCTU Miss Anna M Gerson her secretary and Dr Alfred K H. Funeral services will be held in New York and later in Evanston Illinois.
A Timed-Herald special from New Orleans reports that the greater republic of Central America has ceased to exist after Salvador withdrew. Salvador’s President Guillas backs Nicaragua’s revolution and declares the liberal party in Honduras unfit to govern. The action ends the Central American union.
Miss Ethel Kendall, daughter of famed English actors Mr and Mrs Kendall, has come to New York to pursue acting. She is expected to perform soon at Proctor's Pleasure Palace, amid family debate over children following their parents into the profession.
Chicago obituary reports Frances E. Willard, longtime temperance leader and president of the World WCTU, died after a prolonged illness. Services planned in New York and Evanston with an escort from Chicago. interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Willard born 1829, Northwestern educator, later leader of temperance and women’s protection movements.
Boschum Prussia Feb 18 Seventy four bodies have been recovered from the Verignit Carol in Engluck colliery destroyed yesterday by fire damp explosion Thirty men remain trapped in the mine awaiting rescue efforts amid ongoing efforts to locate missing workers and secure the site.
In northern Kamchatka the governor of Siberia concluded an inquiry into English traveler Harry De Windt’s 1896 stay at Umvadijik. The report says hardships were due to general northern life and language barriers, not native hostility.
Russia names Count Cassani ambassador to the United States in St Petersburg as the first diplomatic shift. Prof Charles Eliot Norton of Harvard announces retirement after the current academic year, marking the end of an era for the university. An advertising note promotes Herbine as a liver remedy with claims of curing chills and fever.
A Topeka grand ball hosted by firemen and trainmen drew 240 couples to a festively decorated hall. Engineer Eugene Drew led the grand march with Mrs. William McGirk as president of the Ladies Society. Railroading motifs and colored lanterns adorned the setting as guests enjoyed the elaborate banquet.
An industrial scene describes a BorLer engine approaching dancers with blizzard lamps in place awaiting a second section next year. The engine waits for a semaphore signal to drop its blade and grant clearance, but orders keep it paused while it announces each dance with a strong whistle. Fag staffs and a bright headlight illuminate the scene, with the engine stalled in the glow.
SAPOLIO on display with polished name plate and lodge numbers. celebration honors B of L and B of Kt. groups. Engineer Chris Mac Ginnis praised for engine with real whistle. A President Hipley portrait on pilot, gifts from Mrs. Andy Verlin. Banner quotes friendship between railroad men and firemen, vows harmony since 1864 and 1884 formations. Night conductor Sliver Smith appears, causing brief tension. crowd enjoys dances, supper, and praise for Santa Fe officials. Over 160 railroad men and wives attend from Argentine and Emporia with other towns sending delegates. After midnight, dancers move to banquet hall, program includes 24 dances, steady revelry, and plans for next year. Committees listed for reception and arrangements.
Neely, R. C. Scott, Chris MicGumix, J. Withrow, T. A. Veriln, Robt. Fionle, Wm. Robinson, CE Hudson, James Galletly, James Donahue, Floor s managers Chrle McCtunts, eblef: J. Galletly, Jean Drew, Fa Ash M. Finnie, Robt. Finnie, M. Withers, oO Byrne.
New York reports the British steamer Barowell will enter American trade after repairs and changes in ownership. The vessel, formerly Barowell, now associated with Eakin Steamship, will sail to Baltimore then Pacific coast ports. In Abilene, a Kansas Cattlemen’s Association was formed with Joseph White as president and 400 cattlemen expected at a March 22 meeting.
A fragmented page of early 20th century advertisements touts health cures and tonics. Claims include instant relief for kidney and bladder issues, tobacco cessation aids, vitality boosters, cough remedies, and laxative candies. Names and addresses appear: Geo W Stanford, 62 West Eighth St, Topeka and Miller's Pharmacy, Mineral Water.
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