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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
4
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A Shawnee county jury found Samuel Johnson guilty amid concerns the evidence did not prove he received the stolen bodies for the college. Supporters argue the verdict rests on inference, while critics say the community and farming jurors biased against dissection skewed justice. The piece notes local views that the law should punish grave robbers, yet questions Johnson’s culpability beyond doubt.
A Lexow Committee inquiry into New ark trusts examines their formations and effects. It notes cheaper goods and higher refinery profits, but warns job losses due to new methods. suggests reform via charter controls and treating trusts as individual citizens to curb their power.
A historic mortgagee sale ad at 631 Kansas Avenue touts drastic cuts on men s pants hats overcoats shirts and neckties from Clements and allied brands. Prices drop from high retail to mortgage sale levels including hats from 1.00 to 4.00 and overcoats to 5.00, with numerous items advertised in bulk discounts and special lots.
English artist Kate Greenaway rose to fame through charming pictures of children in old fashioned gowns, inspiring fashion and children’s book illustration. Her private life remains carefully private, and she works in a Hampstead Heath studio, after training at South Kensington, Heatherley’s, and the Slade.
The piece argues southern citizens are shaped by slavery and its legacies, living with a free alien race and enduring social and political pressures. It notes old orders promoting segregation, national unifying forces, and a political party that treated Southerners as section citizens, forming a unified taxpayer class.
The text advocates calm, patient parenting to prevent teasing and build self control in children. It urges gentle instruction about pain, resilience, and sense of right and wrong, stressing warmth, confidence, and close companionship over scolding.
West Virginia Supreme Court upholds a six year old state law requiring oleomargarine to be colored pink to distinguish it from butter. The decision settled ongoing challenges to the regulation in Charleston and statewide commerce.
The article argues that hotel success rests on pleasing patrons. Owners stay vigilant to avoid displeasing guests, since happy customers encourage repeat visits and referrals, while displeasure deters others. One dissatisfied guest could harm the business more than losing several patrons.
Topeka Kansas February 19 Councilman O D Skinner who initially declined renomination has decided to run for re election to the city council from the First ward. He states he accepted the petition and will strive to merit the approbation of the citizens who urged him to stand.
Washington reports the Vanderbilt family has rented half a pew at St. John’s Church. The move provokes discontent among regular attendees who have waited years for a seat. Despite long waiting lists, the Vanderbilts gain preference as others grumble at the apparent priority.
New Haven judge W K Townsend filed a decision in Lillian Russell's favor on her appeal from a New York customs ruling. Russell began acting and costumes, posted bond, but did not return funds within six months. The involved amount was under 3000 dollars. Weather notes from Chicago forecast cloudy skies and southerly winds for Kansas region.
A jumble of Topeka society notes covers events at Unity club with Kansas authors, police and city officials, birthday commemorations, school holidays, community acts, theater plans, and district politics. Mentions Capt Wyatt Humane Society, Tim Donovan, Everett Tavey, G W Warren, Odd Fellows tableau, hotel fare English bill proposal, and Topeka crime notes.
New York co az vice Rev Dr Charles FH Barkhur is bedridden at his Erie Street home due to overwork. Doctors order absolute rest as his labors rise with church and crime prevention duties amid a heavy schedule. Grand Ledge Michigan reports a sensational note about a neighbor’s cat hide remedy.
The Al Hayman Charles Protiman syndicate gains control of major first run cinemas in New York City, consolidating influence in the city's theater scene. This shift follows a broader pattern of vertical integration seen since the Cleveland era, enabling the syndicate to steer programming and distribution.
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