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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
3
Franklin and adjacent county districts face legal action after a con artist posing as a Warthen agent forged school chart promises to manipulate voucher sales. The scam tied to a firm selling chart materials led banks to seize vouchers while officials pursue charges against the alleged operator and associates.
The secretary presented the annual health report noting 1836 year statistics: 482 births and 241 deaths, death rate about 44 to 95 per thousand, heart troubles leading with 31 deaths, consumption 23, pneumonia 2, diphtheria 1, other causes including about 14. Unmarried deaths higher than married, whites higher than colored. Diphtheria cases total 75 with 17 fatal. December statistics show 28 marriages, 5 deaths, 4 births.
Independence January 24. County commissioners of White County received a draft for 7159.40 from Wilson County for jail care of prisoners from the late term. Allowance included 60 cents per day for each prisoner housed. Sheriff also claimed a margin for board and transport costs, making overall costs for Wilson County taxpayers higher.
Kansas City January 22 The delegates of Missouri Kansas and Texas who met at the Grand Opera House over the past two days adjourned last evening The convention took a lengthy forenoon session though it did not forget to vote on the insurance question B Bowlin of Columbia Mo was
The text records elected officers and directors including Santor Tepping of Olawa Ian as vice president and A L T Seavilhy of Senera Kan Fo K no Crk Mu TS O Nellor Osare Kan JW Paulin Bre it Wan. Two child hyer dinctors JC Cunningham Nobourne Me and John Lyons Everest Kan named.
Old Police Board warrants issued by the Wichita police commissioners have all been paid except two unpresented and possibly misplaced notes. A $6 warrant to Ben Hatcher and a $12 warrant to the same person remain. total indebtedness from the Tiger Bill administration was $11,820.22, all paid except the two issues.
Governor A J Smith of the Leavenworth Soldiers Home telegraphed the congressional investigating committee from Leavenworth expressing readiness to appear Saturday. He warned he would present testimony to counter charges and asked that testimonies already given, notably by heirs Powell, be reviewed.
Kansas City Jah meeting of the Triple State Lumber Association adjourned sine die after selecting Taylor of Lyons Kan as president, with Richmond Mo’s Rigo desae CH as vice president and George J Hone of Kansas presenting. A list of directors including A A White Morrison St Louis, Al Whaley Albany and Ko Smith Cornell Grove were recalled.
An elderly Ottawa pastor, while pushing a new addition to the Methodist Protestant parsonage on Main Street, is also directing a fresh coat of paint for the church. The congregation had been strained by removals, making improvements unattainable until the doctor, nearing retirement, applies energy and humor to finance the work without stipends or salary.
Hutchinson and Sutter began laying rails on the Mealand extension as carloads of rails moved toward Civwera and Medora. Chief engineer Johnson explained Missouri shipment of more rails to complete the project.
Fragmentary court notes show Waters scoring Mrs Mayes in a sensational Williams Warder trial. Proceedings mention a bound Geer to appear before the High Court in Gilsiver for the daughter’s matter, with the Mayak case continued and postponed. Attorney J G Withers criticized the court for admitting evidence in harsh terms.
Fragmentary reports describe a murder case involving Mrs Mayes and Mr Waters with defense attorney Waters present. claims of denials and threats amid institutional questions. Also noted are a women’s joint visit tour, a Soldiers Home inquiry, Norwegians leaving Kansas, an upcoming university oratorical contest, a local bank investigation, and a city inspection of tax revenue with various dates and places in Kansas.
The Pure Food Association abandoned its plan for an ice palace facade in front of their building after warm weather delayed a planned ice structure. The Moesce Ice Company would have supplied the ice, but ongoing warmth prevented completion, making the project unworkable even if temperatures drop tonight.
Salem dispatch reports a chaotic dispute over whether the Benson House is recognized by the Senate. The House factions claim de facto status and threaten action to secure United States recognition, while the Senate weighs whether to replenish the Benson house and restore harmony.
On January 22 in Syracuse three convicts Willan Fay Frank Adhain and Charles Cylling broke jail while awaiting further sentence at the county jail. They stole three horses from a freighthouse stable then fled toward a nearby pond pursued by a posse. Two young pickpockets are warned of patrols as local entertainment plans for Friday February 6 are announced.
Railroads report orders to keep traffic away from the Christian Endeavor convention. Western passenger officials pledge no solicitation or contract printing pending the chairman’s method announcement. Chicago January 22.
Local transit observers report Union avenue ticket offices likely to close, with railways Pittsburg and Gulf, Chicago Great Western, and Santa Fe negotiating terms to move sales to Union depot. Uptown business shifts rise as requested action returns next week.
Wellington January 23 A car load of creamery butter shipped from Harper for Chicago. J G Lawrence ex cashier at the freight depot left for Carrolton Missouri. A B E Wallsoe bridge inspector went to Attica to inspect all bridges to Wellington. Ben Sharpstein and J Bart plan sinking piles beneath bridge near Alva across Salt Fork. Rock Island may need more side tracks if business continues. side tracking caused delays for passengers. A H Smith M K and T car auditor is checking freight yards. Conductor Heckwith and family head to Chicago and Danville for 10 of 12 days. Five cars of entire cattle from Wynnewood Oklahoma arrived and sent to Medicine Lodge. Wellington engineers Manning out of Arkansas City Pryor Snyder Carpenter Lupher McCarthy. Firemen Keller and Fountain over there. Blake took over the morning.
Richmond Virginia January 22 The American association of general baggage agents in convention at the Jefferson hotel decided to allow corpses to be checked as baggage but keep the existing passenger ticket rule The following officers were elected for the ensuing year G E Brippie president Delaware Lackawanna Hutoken NJ S F Wood vice president Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha road J B Quick secretary treasurer Grand Trunk executive committee W A Smart chairman Northern Pacific St Paul H Howle Maine Central Portland ME AW Traynor Union Pacific Council Bluffs The meeting adjourned tonight. next in Denver Colorado October 16 1897
Articles report Dismissals at Grand Trunk with employees planning to raise the issue before railroad unions. Tension grows over management changes and Canadian labor concerns as workmen back demands tied to international labor standards amid depot rebuilding plans in New York. Union actions reflect broader wage and policy disputes affecting railway labor nationwide.
Des Moines reports that a meeting of mine operators settled the dispute by agreeing to pay 76 cents per ton to about 1,000 miners, averting a planned strike. The decision follows earlier reports on UP system earnings and leases, noting surplus and expense changes for 1895 and 1896.
Jan 22 at Nickerson a Santa Fe brakeman H Mulholland was badly bruised after a box car jerk threw him to the ground while riding atop the car. The accident left him with injuries to the head and shoulders. In Hutchinson a separate notice lists Union Pacific officials A L Williams N H Loomis H P Dillon and Mr Thompson of Topeka planning a two day hunt for jack rabbits and quails.
London reports 22 June: 250 carriers with Consul Phillips' party suffer heavy losses as Benin City ambush claims several officials. Only one man escapes to bring word. Wounded include Major Copland Crawford and Captain Boisrazon. Beheadings and seizures follow, with consular staff killed and captured.
A New York sale of trotting horses at Madison Square Garden attracted slow bidding. Prices varied with a few high end lots later in the evening, including Red Wilkes and Baron Wilkes. Notable consignments included a United States Senator Stewart establishment lot.
Washington speech on the Nicaragua canal bill criticizes Mr Morgan’s claim of a U S Britain race to build the canal. Purple says the race is open for a year with no entries and calls the plan a costly scheme. Potter and Villas oppose the bill while urging no abrupt voting. Morgan’s approach is questioned.
Nineteen year old Nelle Currin of Gekland California woke to find her aged father dead, believing he had plotted his own death with a watch. Coroner Baldwin called the case a peculiar tragedy as Currin faced a coroners jury to tell her story.
The notice announces a program tomorrow at 2 30 featuring musical selections speeches and other ceremonies. It lists no specific names places or organizations in the readable portion. The item reads as a public event alert with a formal tone typical of a local notice.
Tomorrow at 2 30 p m the Topeka Pure Food Exposition opens with brief exercises led by Edward Wilder of the Pure Food association. Mayor Fellows will speak and declare the exposition open. Musicians Watson's orchestra Apollo Mandolin club and others will perform throughout the week. Emily Marian Colling of Philadelphia arrives to demonstrate cookery with a gas stove. Kansas Day events and editor visits are planned, with many grocers and railroads supporting turnout.
Fragmentary report describes a safety inspection of an exposition site focusing on fuel usage and inflammable material separation. Mentions exits left clear for panic and a watchful supervisor monitoring progress, with references to Marske Ware Jit Station and involved personnel.
A Tampa Cable Special reports Cuban wounded Emmanuel Silver arrived in Cincinnati from Key West describing General Vera's forces lacking arms. He cites machete as Cuba’s main weapon and recounts a hospital massacre near Sao Cristobal. Bandits under Camilo San Martin have terrorized villages, abducting women and burning homes as they raid towns near Palacios. Buvero urges Cuban traders to fund immediate expeditions into Pinar del Rio.
In Chicago on January 5 a city official, Fortan, chief engineer of the Grant Joonum native wheelers, faced discipline under street car transit rules. Fortan left home to visit a friend, boarded a Jefferson and Urban elevated line, and was involved in an incident where a witness was struck and a knee injury occurred. Dr. Fresneen urged restraint. Fortan reportedly resisted. Police escorted the parties to the station as the matter involved the street car company and potential warrants for action.
Dr. Frank, son of Sperman, chairs the houses committee on engrossed bills and tendered Mrs. A. te Bennett of Emporia the clerk position. Bennett previously held the post two years ago and served successfully without solicitation.
Reports from New York indicate markets may soften amid hopeful economic signals and cautious investor sentiment. Analysts expect possible declines in highs while retail and industrial sectors show mixed progress, urging caution for near term sales and strategic repositioning.
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