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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1898

Page

5

Landed On His Head Morris Murphy Injured Jumping From Train

Morris Murphy a law student from the Mawe Dilversity at Lawrence sustained head injuries after jumping from a moving train at Bolger Yard. He was taken to Chelst desply tel for treatment as doctors work to determine skull fracture risk. His cousin Edon Murphy 19 and Tracy Murphy 2 were among family witnesses as the Santa Fe line westbound near Kingman county led to the accident.

Morris Murphy Santa Ferral Tupetis Yuna Sforrla Murphy Mawe Lawrence Bolger Beeandeteeer Chelst Vancil Edon Maria Murphy Tray Murphy Kingman County Beck Trowy Murphy Moris S Murphy Morrin Murphy Tracy Murphy Murphy Miehelt

Corn Meal Exhibit Bill Aims Paris Exposition Support

Senator Mason introduces a bill for a special appropriation to fund a corn meal exhibit at the Paris exposition. He hopes to rally representatives to widen markets for the abundant U S corn crop, noting export figures and a need for a stable market. Murphy Lyonette, commissioner, is cited in relationship to continental trade efforts and freight rates.

Benster Mason Paris Washington Jan K Mason United Brater United Fate United States Murphy Lyonatee

Indians State Board of Agriculture Seeks Adoption

Jan 5 reports the Indiana state Board of Agriculture debating moving owned property to state control and forming a state organization previously private. An advertisement touts Herbine as a liver tonic with claims of curing various ailments. Geo W Stanford, Kas avenue and All Pharmacy, Sixth and Tope avenues, are listed.

Indians State Board of Agriculture IndiaAnpolis Boant of Thie City Geo. W. Stanfeld

Hamilton Hall Chosen For Exhibit Space and Fund Drive

Commercial Club forms a committee to secure Hamilton building space and raise funds by subscriptions from business men to host the National Creamery convention exhibits. A conference with Mr Warner seeks to use the hall and arrange guaranteed support totaling about 760 with events. committee aims to avoid deficit, considering Natatorium site options and entertainments to raise funds tonight.

Hamilton Warner & Potter Commercial Club Downing Chas. Adame C. J. Greenwald Wrigham A W. Dane Jobai McMon~ i F. Bacon Frank Merriam Alt. Warner Gore Mr. Warner Fin Venth Street Mer Chas Adams Svete W. EL. Davie Atatorium Greenwald Ito Kuehne Ademe Aus W. BH. Dawi Jille Neisi¢y F. P. Hacon Topeka Harotiton Brisham F. B. Bacim Frank Mer- Ham Joab Muleane Utkange- Swot Thy Carantes Davis—Ag

Governor Black Reports On Tax Rates And Drunkenness

Governor Black delivers a message to the legislature detailing a $2.67 per $1000 state tax rate for the current year, yielding about 12.054 million dollars with large portions funding public schools and insane care. He notes revenue and license shifts, a funded debt of 5.7656 million, and a drop in drunkenness despite population growth. He also urges immigration checks, fair wages, and nonlethal methods to handle strikes to avoid violence.

Black Meitlat Duras Ugder Simestone

Pitsburg Citizens Protest Pardon for Graham

Citizens of Pittsburg and Craynford county rally against granting a pardon to GH Graham, a 15 year prisoner in the state pen. State Auditor Morris and county attorney lead protests, arguing the case deserves no clemency. The compound accusations trace Graham’s crimes, trial drama, and a tense courtroom incident where the defendant faced a would be murder.

Pittsburg Craynford County Graham Morris Thes County Kanga T. W. Caffey Auditors Office Board of Parons Ibraham Shauninesmey el Paso Texas Moris Fhamnerses Ogurt Hoom Pitsburg Graham Wax

Judge Wray Sues Over Cut By McKay Titus in Harper County

Judge McKay and Senator A J Titus sue Jerry Kimpaun in Harper county charging a criminal rel uit. They seek judgment against Hamilton county clerk for circulating malicious reports aimed to provoke wrath and public ridicule. Hamilton posted $500 bond in each case.

McKay A. J. Titus Harper County Jerry Kimpaun Titus Hammilton Hamilton Simpson Hord

State Labor Commissioner Seeks Public Sentiment on Department

Johnson asks business and manufacturing chambers and the public for views on continuing the labor department. Despite efforts to abolish the agency, supporters and opponents remain in debate. The commissioner will consider recommendations in his annual report and respond to the public input.

Johnson Gina Donrivon Mmake

Pension Fraud Alarmed Surrender of Certificates Begun

Washington January reports say pension frauds alarm the public as letters from pensioners arrive asking cancellation of their pensions. One Michigan retiree enclosed his certificate and urged recall, claiming no entitlement to the government bounty and promising to return all money drawn since the pension was granted.

Washington Evans Michigan

Sugar from Cuba Ships First Cub Sugar in Months

Sugar from Cuba arrives in New York via the Vigiliancia, a Havana cargo ship, discharging 1400 pages totaling 594,000 polinide units. The shipment marks the first Cuban sugar intake in months through Jane line. Cures meat obstinate acute. Gee W. Brang Held at G2 Kansas Avenue, Muller's Pharmacy at Sixth in Popoks ByEnues.

New York Vigiliancia Havana Jane Gee W. Brang- Held Kansas Avenue Muller's

Wheat surplus is large in January report

The January crop report from the New York Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin estimates a wheat surplus of 145,000,000 bushels above domestic requirements to June 1. It notes large increases in winter wheat area in California, Oregon, and Washington, with improvements in conditions across eastern states. Domestic supplies total about 311,001,000 bushels, with exports and home use leaving a surplus near 145,000,000 bushels by end of June.

New York New York Journal of Commercie and Commercial Bulletin California Oregon Washington Atx Bern Minnesota Pacific Coast

Leiter Sells Out Wheat Crop Not Yet Completed

Chicago Jan 5 Joseph Leiter is reported to have closed contracts for most or all of his 3 730 000 bushels of cash wheat. Negotiations have been underway for days and are nearly finished. Buyers include L Dreyfuss Co of New York French exporters and Gil and Fisher of Baltimore. Dreyfuss's representative is reviewing the wheat with samples sent to New York. Terms unknown but believed satisfactory to Leiter Gil and Fisher. Baltimore exporters are among the largest corn houses and stand high in the trade.

Chicago Joseph Leiter L. Dreyfoss & Co New York Freneh Gil and Fisher Battmore Dreyfuss Leiter Gil Fisher Baltimore

Claimed by France over Clipperton Island dispute

Ports report Liberte claims Clipperton island belongs to France despite a Mexican flag incident. It notes Americans protested and asks Washington for protection while France must restore order and decide the dispute between the United States and Mexico.

the Liberte Neitherrexico Nor United States Clipperton Island Jan. S The Liberte Democrata France

Washington artist Adeline Fassett dies on street

Mrs Adeline M Fassett an artist of national prominence collapsed and died on a Washington street last evening Her noted work The electoral college depicts the Hayes Tilden tribunal and she painted portraits of Garfield and several Supreme Court members She came from Ohio to 175 and made Washington her home

Washington Adeline M. Paesett

From the Antarctic Carrier Pigeon Flits Between Belgica and Buenos Aires

Messages report the Belgica ship cooling at Ushuale and now sailing south. Advices claim seventeen men from the Gurische Onte Arctic expedition aboard the Tolsien hake rived here with duties that Punta Arenis state.

Belgica Buenos Ayres Tuenon Ayres Punta Arenis Tolsien Adeties Uxhuale

Insurance tax ordered on foreign lines in state

San Francisco reports Insurance Commissioner Caine has written to agents of foreign insurers, enforcing a 1 percent county tax on issued amounts for the 188% get up. The tax funds firemen relief in counties. U.S. and European companies differ on payment. Additionally, news from New York notes the St Louis sails to Europe with 200,000 ounces of silver on board.

San Francisco Caine Europe New York San Steamiship St. Louis Byery Ayer

Court of Appeals expands police powers in St Louis ruling

In the case State v Hancock the Court of Appeals in St Louis rules that police may arrest without a warrant for past misdemeanors below felony if the officer has reasonable cause. The decision limits the prior requirement to witness the offense and cites common law on arrest powers.

Court of Appeals St Louis St. Louis Jan. G E.G. Hancock Court of Criminal Correction Nesuwht City of St. Louis

Durrant Hope Dims as Habeas Corpus Review Stalls

Sam Francisco reports ongoing habeas corpus review for Durrant with the case under advisement. Gallows escape hopes waver as Governor Budd faces pressure on commutation or reprieve. Chief Justice Beatty’s visit to the governor yields no decision, while posthumous medical notes and questions about a future head examination emerge amid psychopathy commentary.

Sam Francisco Thodore Pur Fant Habeas Corpite Budd Beatty Supreme Court Durrant Brown Patholica John W. Robertson Chemlet American Journal of Infanity Trent Drur- Fant Eid Ws Stenner

Law to Protect Miners From Scrip Proposed by Clemens

A letter from G C Clemens to Populist leaders urges a special session of the Kansas legislature to pass a broad law protecting miners paid in store scrip. He calls for drastic measures including state injunctions, massive fines on companies for noncompliance, and stiff penalties against officers to compel obedience, aiming to reach employers who pay with scrip.

G. C. Clemens Jath Ty Ahs

Federal judge race sparks rail influence accusations

In Wichite Kansas on January 5 J H Sullee of Fort Scott claims Colonel J H Richards would be a candidate for the new federal district judgeship. Sullee says Richards would be backed by M A Low of Topeka with United Influence and railway support. Critics warn the move risks branding Richards the allroad candidate and seeks to block corporate influence in federal judicial selections.

Wichite Kan J. H. Sullee Fort Scott J. H. Richards Rickards M. A. Low Topeka Missouri Parish Col. Richards Lim Allroad

WINE ON THE ARABIA EXCAVATION YIELDS GROUNDED VESSEL CARGO

Leavenworth reports two carloads of pine pealing mooring gear and many boxes and barrels found in the sunken steamer Arabia hull. Henson brought a shard of wine and doubts further artifacts are recoverable due to the engine size, sand, and water depth. Yale Princeton football receipts near fifty three thousand dollars, per high authority, via Twichell.

Leavenworth Gale Henson Arabia Henson Hensen Artia Calesora

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