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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
2
Washington battle lines form as Hill opposes monopolies and trusts. Senate tenses over Nicaragua canal timing. bitter exchanges highlight reform versus business interests. Debates cover postmaster tenure and electric conduit regulation amid a charged climate.
After two days of rancorous debate and a failed attempt at a filibuster the House confirmed Tucker's title to the Tenth Virginia district despite Democratic and Republican divisions. The vote ended 119 to 17 against Yost’s contest and Tucker retained the seat.
Washington reports reveal the widow of Senator Perkins of Kansas sought a pension on November 10, 159%, but was refused since the death was not proven from service related disease. Senator Peffer’s pensions committee favorably reported a bill for ten dollars for her support.
Fragmentary note describes a Populist caucus showing ballots cast for a candidate with sparse voter turnout. Mentions Kyle, an election detail, and a hand made harness priced at 10 dollars. The legibility is poor and many names and facts are unclear.
Senora Murita Teresa Miguel, newly arrived from Cuba, recounts brutalities by Spanish troopers near Artemisa. Her husband slain, two daughters abducted, and a boy killed while defending a pony. The family fled by boat, pursued by Spanish warships, and ended aboard an American craft near Key West to reach New York.
Jan 22 The Press reports a government purchasing syndicate plans to buy Union Pacific Railroad with about 350 million dollars. Attorney General Hermman and ex-Governor Handley discuss arrangements in Washington. Handley says full details to be announced within a week. Syndicate includes leading Wall Street bankers. about 54 million in total subscriptions are said to be called at 10 percent.
The Daily News reports a private informal interview between Senator Wolcott of Colorado and Sir William Houldsworth, MP for Manchester’s western division and Brussels monetary conference delegate in 1892. Bimetallists resist active steps but back MonTague’s proposal urging the United States to start and offer a 10 percent subsidy to motions following America’s lead.
London reports from a Calcutta corre spondent state that only 24,000 of Britain's garrison are free from contagious disease while 82 percent are incapacitated. The Times notes calls for practical action and Parliament to address the emergency, citing an outspoken Pioneer article.
Johnstown PA residents extend warm reception to Andrew Carnegie on his arrival by special train from Plattsburg. He rebuilt the public library after the flood and led relief contributions, prompting the cordial tribute. In a speech he blamed the three year business downturn on the reaction against the gold standard.
New York January 22 Edward J Ivory's saloon The Municipal at Third Street and Lexington Avenue is decorated with evergreens and bunting for Ivory's release. A cablegram inside the show window announces the return and crowds gather as Irish welcome Ivory home. Quartes faces a long term after being found guilty of violating age of consent law by a district court jury. The Wise verdict holds potential penalties from five to twenty one years.
New York reports May Irwin will establish a genetheater on Broadway called May Irwin's Theater. She plans to organize a stock company and present comedy during the season with players Halland Cuba and Leedy.
The War Department released last year’s top rifle carbine and revolver scores among army troops. Leading departments at 200 to 1000 yards are listed, with the Platte and Columbia departments often atop rifle and carbine tables. Eighth Cavalry led at all listed ranges. infantry honors split among regiments. revolver shooting led by Seventh cavalry.
Chicago June 22 Field Columbian museum may gain the largest musk oxen collection in the country. Taxidermist C F Akely returns from New Bedford Mass after inspecting twelve northern specimens and recommending purchase in a single lot. The monkox skin is highly valued and the museum would likely compete to secure them all.
Mrs Curzon Senator Wolcott and leaders attended the Duke of Devonshire reception in London on January 2. The following evening the Duke and Duchess hosted a brilliant Devonshire House party with about a thousand guests including Lord Salisbury Arthur Balfour ambassadors ministers and other aristocrats. The scene featured decorated approaches palmed arrangements and uniforms with elegant gowns and jewels.
Chicago ministers approve a plan to relieve India's famine by collecting corn from Jacksonville area farmers. The corn is to be shipped to Chicago, sold, and proceeds used to buy corn in New York for shipment to India, with a ministers' committee appointed to handle the effort.
Tacoma news notes an expected influx of ten to fifteen thousand miners to Alaska this spring. About five thousand previously went north, and successful mining on Cloudy Creek near the Yukon plus extensive advertising are drawing gold seekers from across the country to the frontier during the season.
Jacob Kine of Stone County offered a resolution to swap displays in the Arkansas House. The proposal would remove Jefferson Davis’s portrait from its current spot near the speaker’s chair and place George Washington’s portrait above the speaker’s stand. The motion followed decades of controversy over memorial representations in state rooms.
Havana reports a severe smallpox outbreak with a daily death rate over 35 percent and about 5,000 cases. Physicians describe the sanitary conditions as dire, with mortality rising to around 4 percent. Jeruco also reports a measles outbreak with many victims.
A note recovered on South Beach reports the bark Ledras foundered at sea on January 1. Signed by Captain Gonkales, the log covers the vessel from port departure to its loss, written on several small sheets of paper.
In Toudon dated January 12 the Admiralty secretary Mr Wilkson McCartney replies to a House of Command query on government costs of the 40on In the astronomical day miset. He says foreign papers in Mane aul Telectedt suggest that propagation of Mites Maurice Kimmame would rely on the existing system. Edmonds backs the treaty. in Philadelphia January 2 Cc Mabrivan praises the University of Pennsylvania and letters ex-U.S. Senator Geo Eerohmials views on arbitration with Great Britain. Edmunds replies in detail to criticisms and expresses hearty support.
A Sardis Kentucky resident lauds Chamberlains Pain Balm for curing back and hip pain in a fever recovery case. The letter claims the product entirely relieved pain after other remedies failed. Also mentions the broader claim of curing rheumatism and notes it is sold by druggists. Albany report notes Lexow commission to investigate trusts with legislative action planned by March.
Washington January 21 report outlines a public committee plan to authorize a favorable report on a metric system law for the United States. Chairman W Stone has studied European use and will likely include practical results in the draft. The note mentions a laundry ad at 114 W. 5th St with phone 322.
At the University of Mingle in Champaign a clash between freshmen and sophomores led to destruction and injuries. Sophomores smashed dining hall windows and used chemicals to drive out freshmen. Miss Della Rodenbaueh sustained eye injuries as chemicals were hurled toward them. Firefighters finally dispersed the unruly crowd with water streams.
Three masked men halted Southern Express Car No 35 on the Southern line near Berry station seventy miles west of Birmingham at 7 o clock and overpowered the crew. They uncoupled the express car and forced the engineer to pull to a shaded area, opened the car safe and took cash and a four gallon jug of whiskey. Bloodhounds from the state penitentiary tracked the robbers, identified as Pradashokthy in Malta, who fled into the woods.
considerable interest rose in the senate over the arrival of Senator-elect Kenny of Delaware to present credentials and seek swearing in as Higgins’s successor amid tension with Mr Addicks and potential party clashes. The crisis, deferred until after next Wednesday when the committee reports on Dupont seeking a seat.
The Cuban league of the United States plans branch leagues in every city or town with 5 000 or more inhabitants, numbering about 500. It aims to express unanimous American support for Cuban independence and seeks resolutions from state legislatures urging government action to end the war and secure Cuba's independence. The league notes daily letters proposing methods to promote the cause.
Kansas City Jan 22 The Lexow committee appointed by the Missouri House of Representatives arrived from Jefferson City and will begin its work today The senate committee for the same purpose will arrive soon while the grand jury conducts its own smelting bee Over 60 witnesses have appeared before the city police officials and gamb- Crew of Groningen Saved. New Orleans Jan 22 The lugger Pharon arrived with Capt Engleman and 12 crew members from the Dutch bark Gran Ingen lost Jan 12 after the vessel partly submerged near Sabine Paria Jan 16 carrying timber to Schiedam Huand.
Washington January 2 Special Policeman Hamblett reports Monroe visited Capitol grounds and drew a yart colored British flag on white marble while claiming it was a diagram of electric lighting work. Judge Kimball fined him 16 dollars or sent him to the workhouse. Monroe protested his inability to pay.
San Francisco reports a group of about fifteen large landowners plan a 200000 acre pool in the Sacramento valley to form a joint stock company. Land across Glenn Tehama Colusa Sacramento and Butte counties will be appraised and divided into 40 60 and 100 acre farms with dwellings. Eastward agents will lure settlers from the Mississippi Ohio Kansas Nebraska and Dakotas offering cheap water and long term favorable terms. Proceeds from small farm sales will fund dividends and company expenses are estimated at 100 600 to 150 000.
Postmaster General Wilson arrived in New York en route to Albany and discussed the tariff bill. He called the bill partly mutated in the Senate, noting economic stagnation and uncertain reforms. He hinted at remaining in New York after the Cleveland cabinet changes and contemplated offers from legal firms, though no decision was made.
An interview in the executive office reveals timing for an anticipated extra session. Governor Bradley indicates the session could be called before March 4 and may convene within about 60 days, with duration uncertain. He plans to have the legislature handle the senator’s matters.
Santa Fe offers round trip excursions on select January to May dates with tickets at 2.90 to police in Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Lewis Bank New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. The pass is valid fifteen days out and can return any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days. Contact passenger depot Fifth Street or Cromwell and Jeffers for details.
New York social scene shines as Mrs John Jacob Astor stages a lavish cotillion with an ornate sleigh entrance and guests in bridal white. Servants in liveries distribute favors amid extensive decorations, dining rooms, and a late dance, surpassing prior Astor entertainments in splendor.
In Galveston a brewing war looms as a local brewery plans to undercut current saloon prices. It offers to supply at 50 cents per keg, challenging seven established brewers and threatening disruption of local beer trade.
The Paiges star in a week of performances with Hinke siswrs Harry Epetish Geo Paige Walter Potts Lillien Paige Francis Florida Ken Hake and Waller Steely. Shows run nightly with ticket prices set at 14 20 and 39 cents.
Dr Redwell reports a dramatic recovery in a longstanding dyspepsia case after using Higart'e Dyspepela Tablets. The patient regained weight, appetite returned, and acidity subsided after four doses. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan markets the remedy nationwide at fifty cents a package with a free booklet.
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