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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
3
Kansas notes cover the A U W assembly in Leavenworth with W M Wallace elected grand master and reform proposals, Oklahoma territory joining process, and lodge changes. Additional items report a fire department mishap in Leavenworth, a duck lake hunting incident, murder case updates, Bourbon county veterans gathering, a noted fighter’s death, Masonry orphan care, and a March church minstrel show planned by local women.
Fort Scott reports the death of three month old Leslie R. Adkins from strangulation in bed after parents were awakened. Other items include Fred Rogers killed by a firearm accident near his home, a Chanute oil well discovery, hopes for a distillery in Leavenment, and postmaster L. J. Worden declared insane amid state legislature history.
Claus Spreckels youngest son sails from San Francisco aboard the City Pekin to Honolulu to face President Dole and cabinet on a treason charge. He is accused of aiding plans to overthrow the Hawaiian government by supplying arms and funds to Princess Balluani’s faction during the 1890s uprising.
Rev Mr Brows accuses moderator and counsel of bias and improper testimony during a heated session. The council refused to investigate and passed a unanimous vote of confidence in the moderator as cheers and threats erupted among attendees.
Daniel Winter and Hudson Campbell, leaders of the National Window Gifts Workers Association and L. ASW, were run out of Jeanette by a mob of over 1,000. They fled to Burgess Bethune’s office then to the railroad, with threats of death if they returned.
Crowds gathered at the city hall in Amando Ciscinnati as Scott Jackson and Alonzo Wall ley faced transfer proceedings for Pearl Bryne’s murder. Authorities planned to move prisoners to Shur vil Plume in Newport Ky, but feared unrest and postponed the evident transfer. The arraignment and requisition hearing were reset to a date not disclosed by the court.
Reports from Seatrie and San Eispo describe two corpses packed in rough wooden boxes shipped on the steamer Walla Walla for medical purposes. Officials hint the grave robbing scheme has operated for months as investigators pursue a broader case along the Pacific coast.
New York February 27 report on National League meeting divisions West earns potential influence as Chicago chosen for next gathering. Chris Von der Ahe seeks $8000 while $5000 silver service awarded to Nick Young. schedule favors western clubs with St Louis set to host 13 Saturday games and ten Sundays. Rule changes include 12 balls for use and fines for indecent language. many officials and clubs receive allocations and honors.
Sinbad in town as Kia Time ix presents a large original company with Mr. Henderson at the helm. Oscar Girard leads the act, with two carriages for scenery and three for performers. Henderson, once a Chicago newspaper man, recalls early work on Edinburgh Courant and reflects on costs of production. The Sinbad company budgets about 4000 weekly, with principals earning 100 to 300 weekly and chorus pay 16 to 30, costumes largely supplied by the cast. They tour Wichita tomorrow night, then Denver, San Francisco, and return to the coast in May.
Charles L Colby a prominent New York railroad man and former Northern Pacific board chairman died in Newton Center at about 80 after collapsing following an eloquent address to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society during its silver anniversary at First Baptist church. He leaves a mother, Mrs Gardner Colby, founder of the society.
George Gayden, recently given authority by a star badge, threatened to arrest Millie Lewis after a dispute. He planned to ambush Green Creager near Santa Fe tracks, loaded a musket, and aimed at Creager before being deterred by Ex-Constable McMillan. Police seek Gayden, case set for police court.
Bantimogy February 27 Four thousand of Baltimore's six thousand garment workers, members of the American Federation of Labor, quit work today. Two thousand more plan to join before night as clothiers refuse to hire nonmembers. Labor federation general president Helaber leads the strike. Kuishis of Labor operatives stay at work.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a joint resolution stating the war in Cuba is recognized as a state of war and insurgents should be treated as belligerents. It urges U S influence to end the conflict, possibly by intervention, and pledges congressional support. A later note covers a Shawnee County coal talk by Dr. B F Klemp urging exploration of deeper seams to reach Leavenworth and Pittsburg veins.
Wheat opened about 44 cents higher at 674, May futures rising then easing as scalpers hit. Corn gained to 30 1, oats steady to slightly lower, and soybeans weak. Provisions opened higher on demand but pulled back. May pork near 9.85 with declines, May ribs at 5.12, hogs receipts 26,000. Cattle firm with steers around 3.00 to 4.50, cows 1.60 to 3.50, stockers 2.80 to 3.15. Sheep receipts 1,200, market steady. Texas and Kansas figures noted along with moving averages.
A chaotic market report covers grain and livestock trading. Wheat fluctuated as bulls and bears battled, with limited receipts and strong export sentiment. corn eased while oats mixed. Provisions and fats showed varied activity as futures moved on mixed signals from Duluth to Chicago.
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