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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1895
Page
5
A confidential session yesterday afternoon discussed nominations for an upcoming selection. Details remain undisclosed, but participants indicated progress toward potential candidates and precautions about public disclosure.
The Kansas Senate faced a heated clash over police commissioners from Wyandotte and Wichita as Governor Lewelling’s nominations triggered party strife. Senator Taylor of Wyandotte denounced the Kansas City selections, while Senator O Bryan of Wichita threatened further resistance. The session adjourned after debates on confirmations for other state boards and officials, including Walter S. Allen to the state board of charities.
Washington reports startling changes at the pension board with 8 names withdrawn and Substituted on a federal examiners board. North Topeka's Burgen replaces Dr Alexander, a move tied to Secretary Hoke Smith and Senator Martin. Objections cite Burgen’s Confederate service and pension stance. J R S Plummer of North Topeka also rented the place.
Senator Gordon argues income tax requires all individuals and corporations earning over 3500 to file returns and pay taxes regardless of pending or approved appropriations. He warns repeal or withholding funds cannot halt the law or penalties. opposition seeks repeal to ease burden. Rock Island Bay by noon.
The Topeka Library association will hold its annual meeting at the library rooms this evening. Reports will be read, and officers and directors will be elected to fill vacancies from the passing of T. D. Thacher and Dr. Reid Alexander. The treasurer shows a deficit of 14908 with total income 4867.51 and expenditures 5016.68. The librarian notes 12617 books, 79212 home loans, 6441 in-library uses, 224 daily home-reading average, 1106 new cards, 256 deposit cards, 102 condemned books, and 3 losses.
A listing of sermons and revival services at First Unitarian, Grace Cathedral, St Simon's, Good Shepherd North Topeka, Second Advent, Church of God, North Topeka Baptist, English Lutheran, Brethren, United Brethren, Spiritualism, Lincoln, Oakland, United Presbyterian, Madison Street Baptist, Church of Christ Scientist, First Presbyterian, Westminster, Second Presbyterian, North Topeka Christian, and Liberty United Presbyterian. Includes topics like Salvation by Faith and Work, The Light of Life, Feeding the Five Thousand, and The Philosophy of Physical and Spiritual Light and Color, with service times from 11 am to 7:50 pm and nightly special meetings through the week.
Oscar Hammerstein buys the Armory property on Broadway from Forty fourth to Forty sixth streets for 1 million dollars. He plans a multi venue complex opening in November featuring a vaudeville and ballet music hall, a concert hall with Vienna orchestra, and a theater for comic opera and operettas, under one roof and manager.
A morning explosion at O Swaller’s ninth street residence shattered the kitchen and windows, with the stove torn apart. A traveling man’s family escaped serious harm as fire was quickly suppressed. Remaining notes mention a baby girl, marriage licenses, court adjournments, poultry show prizes, and local social items.
A Berlin- or Wall Street era tale emerges as Coffin and Stanton face renewed receivership moves. The American Debenture company, tied to West Virginia incorporation, allegedly holds nearly $2,000,000 in debenture bonds while actual business circulates in Europe and New York. Local creditors watch for new receivers as efforts surface to nullify current receivers in West Virginia and Chicago.
A Berlin dispatch to the Times reports an anarchist meeting decided to abandon publishing the Socialist due to repeated government seizures and the imprisonment of editors and reporters. The move signals that current laws effectively suppress objectionable journals.
The Sante Fe Railway taps artesian water at La Junta Colorado, well 172 feet deep with soft water reached. Indications point to strong flow though quantity remains unknown. First attempt in area. locals jubilant.
A Topeka record shows street department costs fell by about 15 340.06 over 1893 1894 due to Mayor Harrison and Street Commissioner Naylor. Salaries and incidental expenses decreased from 23 195.13 in 1893 to 19 094.95 in 1894 with substantial payroll cuts and abolished positions.
Dr McCasey files suit alleging malicious prosecution by Dr Anna Kniberg assistant superintendent of Topeka insane asylum and others in a conspiracy. He cites legal costs and damaged character. claims arrest for assault and battery led to resignation. he was acquitted this week and costs taxed to the prosecution. He seeks damages in court. The notice also mentions Florida travel routes, the Topeka School of Physics, and a charity ball rescheduled to support the Associated Charity and Orphans Home with a W R C dinner and oysters.
Physicians of THI World Medical Institute in Kansas City offer one month of free treatment at 631 Quincy Street Topeka for two weeks to introduce their methods. They claim expertise in digestion catarrh lung diseases women disorders hernia kidney bladder sexual diseases skin ailments epilepsy and deformities with scientific care and prompt cures.
Jan Maparo reports in the senate Senor Grisford announced a commercial convention between Spain and the United States on natural products, expected to conclude today. Six senators and deputies representing interested riots approve the government tide. Oysters sod lunch served all day by the W R C in the south basement of the state house. A new meat market opens at St East Seventh Street by William Lietzand formerly with the Topeka Packing House Market.
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