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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1898
Page
1
Private dispatch from Washington reports Clyde Mattox, once sentenced for murder by a federal judge three years ago, has received a presidential pardon. The message notes a long battle and a mother's struggle for her son as part of the coverage.
The document discusses a pardon and remarks by a judge about Mattox, who was reportedly tried for manslaughter in a Pellebman case and acquitted. It notes uncertainty whether Judge Williams relented and mentions prosecuting officers and inquiries related to the case.
A long-running rail ticket forgery scheme centered on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines has surfaced in St Joseph Missouri. Investigators seek August H Ambs of St Louis once employed along the routes as authorities pursue arrests and further connections.
A long effort by Mrs Sadle W Hatch to save Clyde Mattox continues amid petitions in Topeka and Washington. The case follows Mattox's multiple trials for the murder of John Mullins, a Black man in Oklahoma Territory, with prior gunfight and a police officer's death shaping public sympathy and legal moves. The record notes attendance by Kansans Judge Willan and others, and mentions a killer’s escape and recapture, plus a long campaign by the mother to secure clemency.
Boxton January mip detail about Toronto mineral spring investors who planned to export water to Hav country under Wilson tariff. Dingley act imposed a 2 cent per unit duty on imported waters, nearly derailing the project before investigators revealed Dingley retained free water and water’s medicinal claims were unproven. The venture shifted to import through Canada then into the United States seeking tariff savings.
President Street of the water company returned from New York and said the firm has not yet decided its course regarding the city ordinance cutting water rates by 20 percent. Council members remain opposed to continued costly lawsuits, and a potential compromise offering concessions could end the dispute.
The Klondike expedition plan sets two routes each roughly 400 miles in length. Organizers expect trek through rugged terrain with supply limits and variable weather. Public briefings outline safety steps and logistical notes for prospectors.
In Tacoma on January 15 a railroad race for Yukon access spurs $316,000 in proposals by London Exploration and Yukon companies led by A F Burleigh. Each plans 400 miles from Pyramid Harbor to Lewis River with 8 million dollar costs and Canadian rights. U S rights seek congressional approval. San Francisco notes Pacific Coast Steamship may strain capacity as northern traffic surges with 14 ships slated to Puget Sound and beyond. services warn they cannot guarantee seats or delays. Pacific Steam Whaling Execrator set to depart for Dyea and Skaguay Monday with freight demand higher than capacity. Ex celsior to Seattle to fetch awaiting passengers and cargo.
Prizes totaling 3400 dollars will be awarded at the National Creamery and Butter makers association convention next month in Topeka. Medals and cash awards cover best butter packages and gatherer cream butter, plus pro rata sums for high scorers and a diploma of merit. The parade rewards, highest scores in buttermakers contests, and other prizes are listed with arrival plans of officials from Chicago. Ex Governor Hoard of Wisconsin and Warren M Crosby Better are among attendees. Warren M Craxby shows steadier recovery after illness. doctors say prognosis improves.
Weather observer T B Jennings predicts Sunday will be somewhat warmer with fair conditions. A high barometer caused the snow. The night’s coldest reading was 2 degrees. This afternoon reached 32 degrees with a south wind at ten miles per hour.
The California Express runs daily from Topeka at 1 25 p.m. via the Santa Fe Route carrying Pullman Palace and improved Tourist Sleepers and Free Reclining Chair Cars through to California. It offers quickest time shortest distance and greatest comfort year round. Premess Steam Laundry at 122 and 114 West Eighth cleans shirts collars and cuffs to look new.
New York society news reports Mrs John Jacob Astor and Mrs Ogden Mills spearheading a new exclusive club to rival the longstanding Thursday Evening club. The Tuesday Evening club will host hostesses each meeting with literary and art topics and invited guests. Other members named include Mrs Henry Blane and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. The idea aims to balance intellect with society leisure as elites discuss culture and potential dances or suppers.
New York January 15 David B Hill seeks to challenge Richard Croker for party control and to influence the next governor and U S senator races He aims to restore Chicago platform leadership and the silver Democrats while denying loyalty to Croker and his allies Hill defends his 1896 loyalty and hints at fall decisions on preferred gubernatorial candidates based on Chicago platform fidelity
Washington reports Surgeon General Wyman is impressed by stringent safeguards against a yellow fever epidemic in the United States. Surgeon Murray at Mobile notes a recent death in Whistler Alabama and another adult case last week, with several December cases, unusual for winter spread.
In Denver Jaff 35 neighbors clash over a proposed bottle goods license near Elitch Gardens. A stand across Prospect Avenue from the gardens seeks to move to Argyle Park in the Sixth ward, facing a $200 license versus the $3,000 rite in Highlands. Property owners vow to oppose the city hall move to block the license.
One fare for the round trip plus $2.00 on January 18 via the Santa Fe Route for tickets to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Details and stopover privileges available from the Santa Fe Route agent. One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly. George Warensheid 632 Kansas Avenue. Subscribe for The State Journal.
Key West Jan 15 The cruiser Detroit arrived at midday from Port au Prince and reports all quiet there It is short of coal and is taking on large quantities The Marblehead left there last night at 10 44 and Montgomery arrives from Pensacola towing coal barges The Maine and torpedo boats are under full steam
The National Friends of Cuba in St Louis and President Ethan Allen of the Cuban League of the United States back a plan seeking recognition of the Cuban republic as belligerent, its independence, and annexation to the United States. Four checks dated January 14 are in Detective James Keason’s possession.
Booth arrives in port aboard the Steamer St. Paul sailing from Southampton. The event marks a notable arrival with attention on the traveler and ship.
General William Booth arriving aboard the St Paul from Southampton is honored by the opening of twelve new homeless shelters nationwide. The visit to Araciba marks a ceremonial start as a nationwide effort to aid the poor homeless accelerates.
The Montgomery has arrived from Pensacola towing a coal barge for battleships. The Maine and torpedo boats sail in full steam while other warships await orders. Reports from Key West and Havana describe cautious military moves and quiet streets as cabinet officials seek reforms, with no immediate fleet movements listed and naval actions framed by cautious diplomacy.
Evangelist Moody spoke at Carnegie Hall promising a liberal offering for Cuban sufferers amid reports that 290 000 people starved there. He urged immediate donations sent to the SPCA or directly to Cuba as a nationwide Cuban American league movement forms with plans for a national convention to press Congress and the president.
Boston dispatch reports burglars raided Gray Gables, ex president Cleveland’s summer home, rifling attic to cellar and escaping unseen. Brad Wright, manager of the Cleveland estate, found the break and notified town authorities and Mr. Cleveland. the amount taken remains unclear as officials seek details.
The discovery is praised as a universal cure for consumption coughs and colds by Auk J Bogel leading Shreveport druggist and Cary merchant of Safford Arizona. Testimonials claim no disappointment and decades of proven use with wide sales and reliable results.
Chicars January J W Stunehomigy leaped from a sixteenth floor railing at the Masonic Temple. His body struck the stairway landing smashing marble and injuring others as witnesses describe a grisly fall. The deceased had recently failed a sign painting estheticment and left behind a son who vanished after moving to Colorado years ago.
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