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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1897
Page
4
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The article surveys Senate retirements and replacements, interstate commerce woes, and a looming postal reform. It notes Allison’s stature, rumored Japan-Philippines alignments, and fare hikes under Mayor Pingree. It condemns Chicago elites and previews a pivotal House post, while flagging debates over sample copies and circular returns.
Mr. Burna Holman, brother of CT Holman of the Accounting Trust, sailed from San Francisco today for Conte Riva to work on a coffee plantation. He travels with the family of Charles Abbott, who settled Tipwks two weeks ago.
The Archbishop Frederick Temple was enthroned at Canterbury Cathedral before a crowded scene. Yellow sandala and purple caps marked the royal pageant as two boys carried the long train. A protester was escorted out after shouting that the proceedings were tainted by evolution theory.
Farmers at Hockwell Insisted by Frank Baumgartner from Peotone and Milwaukee Road agents that hog cholera is caused by improper feeding not contagion. He demonstrated cures in La Toga West Union and McGrenor and announced further demonstrations in Market City Emmetsburg and Alona under railroad direction. The talk emphasized vast losses from the disease and the freight line's recent financial hit.
Ottawa reporter describes a Rutland village clash after a mine scales dispute. Deputies accompany deputy Matt Coulson as 200 to 300 miners and Austrian workers march, threaten looting and arson near Hinken pier. Dispute began over a 490 pound scale error and unpaid wages due January 16.
E Hang, a 79 year old resident of 118 North Topeka avenue, is likely disabled after a Wednesday evening fall in the yard. He fractured a hip and ribs, and at his age the bones may not heal well, possibly leaving him walker dependent. Sacramento reports note California opposition to the Powers Geay funding bill in Congress.
Reports describe dangerous experiments near Wells eight miles west, showing explosives dropped from large kites and detonated via long insulated wires. Cuban chemist Augustus Robin of New York and an electrician from Lynn, Mass participated. The tests aimed to prove mines could be triggered by a marching force, with a massive kite lifting a bomb over water and creating a deafening blast.
A Havana dispatch reports a grisly discovery near Guanabacoa where a cane field yielded corpses and body parts. Four complete bodies include three women and a girl about ten years old. A demand to bury remains was refused, with threats if the massacre was complained of. Soldiers and police fired on families moving furniture after an edict allowed looting. several innocents were injured. Rumors of Gomex’s crossing and Weyler’s spies fuel panic as people vanish nightly.
A Havana dispatch cites El Pais alleging the Cuban junta seeks to spark friction with Spain and the United States by shipping arms to rebels. The piece claims a vessel carrying arms could be seized by a Spanish warship and that the U S would recognize Spain's right to intervene.
An Iowa teacher, Florence Mille, allegedly whipped 11 year old Harry Oliver at Grant Park school in Des Moines causing a fatal heart attack. Oliver, son of a local businessman, had existing heart disease. Authorities reportedly will not seek an official inquiry. A separate report notes a burglary at Abe Steinbers' barn on Monroe Street stealing a halter and sleigh gear.
The New Catholic Social Organization in Columbus held its opening reception in the club rooms. Framed as a community aid group, it aims to assist the needy, strengthen citizenship, and promote mutual support. President Me Downey spoke, praising the group’s aims as worthy of endorsement. Officers include FC Downey president and Michael Heery vice president, with a slate drawn from local crime records.
Ardmore report states Governor Harris delivered a message to the Choctaw council in session at Ti shominge. He warns that the Dawes treaty does not suit the people and urges prompt action to defend national and property rights, tribal autonomy, and lands. The governor laments weakness before stronger powers and pleads for government and homes.
The Old Soldiers Silver club invites public offerings for a pork and beans reception to honor arriving state officials. Contributions should be left at Bell gt S14 Kansas Avenue by 10 o’clock tomorrow. J Sheldon is present. address P. O. Wil will receive attention.
New York Salvation Army at Wet Fourteenth Street staged a fiery object lesson to warn the ungodly. Major Winchell presided as a scarlet painted devil with a pitchfork was burned in a furnace amid green red and yellow flames. A coffin scene displayed symbols of vice and temptations including cards revolvers whisky and Ingersoll likenesses.
United States revenue cutter Boutwell staffern off St Johns River found Captain Charles Herman of Providence in a yawl amid wreckage. With mate Charles Gladding lost at Anastasia Island, Herman drifted from Charleston after Dec 20 voyage aboard Cocheco, wasted to 110 pounds from 280, said to have attempted drinking his own blood.
News from Buchananland describes a serious situation as the magistrate and Kuruman settlers defend a laager against raiding natives numbering about 700. Reports mention farms attacked and widespread unrest in the Beuchuanaland area with signs of distress among residents and ongoing conflicts.
J B Armstrong of Lecompton spent yesterday in Topeka en route to Meriden to visit his children. After registering at Adams Home he drank beer at a nearby clubroom and, about 1 20 a m, wandered the street. Found by patrolmen, he was arrested and arraigned for drunkenness. He claimed dizziness from drinking two glasses and was fined $2 by Judge Ferry.
A Brooklyn private detective agency reports the police hold D. J. DeTuster alias William Juster a 23 year old native of Budapest suspected of swindling Americans out of about 100000 by passing bogus checks. He is under arrest in Chicago on a charge of appropriating a real skin lacquered item from Belle Cutts claimed as his wife and is sought in Brooklyn for related frauds across three years in the United States.
Fred F. Foulke was attacked and killed by wild hogs while rabbit hunting in heavy timber about 15 miles northeast of Atlantic Iowa. After wounding a hog, cries drew other hogs to his location, and they mauled him to death as his tin and gear lay broken and the underbrush torn. The hogs had escaped from nearby farmers.
Cris Schmidt owner of the Mechanics' union was sentenced by Judge Hazen to 20 days in jail and a $100 fine for violating the prohibitory law. Schmidt lingered through courts since indictment by the grand jury, was released on bond at the first trial, convicted at the last term, and began serving immediately.
New York case centers on 2 cents worth of snuff allegedly bought by 98 year old Gerson Levy. Levy seeks $10,000 as damages claiming illness from snuff purchased at Division Street shop run by the Schurins. Doctors reportedly treated him before he returned home, with court action filed by lawyer Beckman on Levy’s behalf.
New York Jan 4 representatives of the lake line transit association and joint traffic association managers are in conference to finalize an agreement on maintaining through rates. Member companies include West Transit, Union Steamship, Lehigh Valley, Northern Steamship, Lackawatha, Minneapolis Saint Paul and Buffalo, Exe and Western Transportation, and Union Trust. Non members applying for admission include Bain and Washburn, Barth Transit, and Cleveland and Detroit Line.
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