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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1898

Page

4

Rumors Stir Over Cuban Tensions and Foreign Naval Moves

Widespread talk of a Cuban crisis grows as armored ships gather in Havana harbor under US Spain and European eyes. Observers suggest a financial settlement driven by bond holders may resolve the Cuban issue, while reports note election outcomes and political shifts in the US.

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State Bar Chief Judge Reads Main Address in Chicago

Judge Grossenp of Chicago delivers the main address at the state bar gathering. The program highlights legal issues, ethics and professional conduct as lawyers convene in the city. The event features remarks from bar leaders and attendees from multiple firms.

Judge Grossenp Chicago

Prophesied Change in Civil Life Addressed by Kansas Lawyers

Judge PS Grosscup of Chicago delivered the principal address for the state bar association on Thursday night. He warned that wealth powers government instruments and called for public duty by lawyers, lamenting corruption and the rise of concentrated industrial wealth, and urged moral reform to avert societal cataclysm.

PS Grosscup Chicago State Bar Association Rom America Tts

A Century of Political Change and Civic Hope

A long reflective essay discusses America moving beyond party loyalty, the rise of a civic movement, and the dangers of social upheaval. It weighs the role of public opinion, unrest, and the need for sober governance, warning against undercutting the rule of law and the dangers of a pardons board in civil government. The piece cites figures like Daniel Shay and General Boyle while exploring future republics and moral progress.

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Alarmist and Optimist Debate Prosperity and Law Reform

A fragmented essay contrasts alarmist claims that wealth concentrates and unrest rises with optimist views of peace and progress. It envisions future battles on public opinion rather than fields, and cites Judge Foster on reform, perjury risk, and public work penalties to recover lost property.

Irvine Foster

Favors Capital Punishment in Mixed Criminal Views

Judge Foster Seys argues many criminals’ lives are not worth prolonging while Judge C. G. Poster supports cartel style punishment for select pre assault and robbery cases. The article notes differing judicial stances and references an absence of a key figure alongside Attorney statements.

Foster Ives C. G Federal Dutowine

State University Law School honors top paper author

The state bar association permits the senior class student who writes the year's best paper at the state university law school to present at the annual association meeting. John I. Games represents the university in this achievement. Continued on page six.

John I. Games State University Law School State Bar Association

Kansas News on Paris Exposition Display Cost

Lawrence reports a movement from Leavenworth to fund Professor L T Dyches Paris exhibit. Dyche seeks about $40,000 to match a large World’s Fair display and promote Kansas and the university. He warns Chicago errors but aims to send a full museum if funds allow.

Lawrence Leavenworth L. T. Dyche Professor Dyche Chicago Kansas University Paris

Arkansas River Question Causes Farmer Inquiries

A Western Kansas and eastern Colorado irrigation dispute prompts a river committee to circulate questions to Arkansas River area farmers. The inquiry asks when they first noticed lower river flow, effects on farms and communities, channel silt and willow growth, disadvantages of dry riverbeds in summer and fall, and suggests remedies. A related item notes W C T U lecturer Helen Harford in Leavenworth stating prohibition is not dead and gospel ministers will face transfer at the next conference.

Akansas Wichita Silak Ruttedes C. E. Tupper H. J. Olafather C.F. Iyde Charles Clasen Coutch Thin City Arkansas River Arkansas Irrigsvon Cums Colorida Kansas Tarmers Hua W.C.T. U Leavenworth Helen Harford W. C0 Herve Hadivine Wuld Birs. Harford

Harper Editor Sued for Criminal Libel

A district court warrant charges S P Burgess publisher of the Harper Sentinel with criminal libel over a January 7 article. The piece alleged cattlemen William Barber and Tom Richards bought 10 head of steers from Simmons Bros near Nashville and later some were missing. Simmons swore the complaint.

Nashville Barber Richards Simmons Cave HM. F. Simmons

Rabbit Traps Multiply in Orchard War Meant to Protect Young Trees

Leavenworth January 28 reports Welthouse and Son, apple leaders, building 1700 rabbit traps for Osage county orchard and 1400 for Leavenworth county sites plus 400 for a Miami county orchard. Each trap uses a 22 inch vented box, lumber, tin gate, and four feet of galvanized wire costing 12.5 to 4.5 cents each.

Leavenworth Welthouse & Son Uwir Osage Miami County

Bickerdyke Home Receives Generous Support From Friends

Ellsworth officials note broad backing for the Motheryke home god hospital with generous contributions from corps and friends. Several county ladies contributed furs and furnishings for bed rooms as the facility nears a sustained period of care and service.

Ellsworth Motheryke Home God Hospital Ingles

Shipments and admissions boost Midland route income

The Pris co shipment to the home along the Midland route is offered at half rates. About twenty adhesion applications have been received. Besides the matron and supervisor, three are now comfortably cared for, three are going sent, and more will follow. The board expects a certain income for maintenance.

Prisco Midland

Three Days Meeting at Concordia Lodge Highlights

The Second District lodge convention in Lincoln city featured an open meeting with about six hundred guests. Promotions included ranks of Knight and Kabine conferred on several candidates. High officials General Jor H. Lyon and Colonel Finley Smiley attended, with committees named for Uniform Bank and Endowment Bank work.

Concamita Jin Castle Hall Lincols Lovlape Weanseday Appiicen Wiver Mamie Telier W.A. Wich Shaven W. T. Short Concordia Grand Ehancetr Uniform Bank Clare, Gurer and Wheatley Co Endowment Bank Fry, Sturges Willey, Bimmons Amb Hew Figram Stuckley Young Hathinme Manely Mise Hamiliton Aes Paradis Baldwin Harry M. Davies Li Ie Jodge Belleville Grig Jor H. Lyon Kineas Brigade Finley Smiley

Postmaster race sparks Norton city nominations

Norton news notes growing contest for postmaster with candidates Jesse Wright P M Snow Wilson Adame J Latha Haguten and Frank Lockard already nominated. Current postmaster Joint continues to satisfy, term not expiring for a year, while poultry show at Pratt displays many birds and premiums including a sweepstake prize of a horse.

Norton Simns A. Ellie Thin City Fred Duvall The Courier Jesse Wright P.M. Snow Wilson Adame Latha Haguten Frank Lockard Pratt Jan

Fire at Pratt destroys multiple businesses in flames

Fire yesterday leveled F Hartensky confectionery, W F Barnes meat market, and W T Peel bakery in Pratt. Hartenske and Peel carried partial insurance. Barnes was uninsured. Origin under investigation. Also listed pension increases for Zephaniah Roberts and Samuel A Taylor and widow and minor allowances for several claimants.

Pratt F. Hartenske W. F. Barnes W. T. Peel Hare Hartenske Peel Barnes

From Kansas Towns A Review Of Local Notables And Incidents

A condensed Kansas dispatch reports January events across towns. Link Sladen catches the season’s first fish near Douglas, while Atchison records a sledding accident injuring Ingalls Gale and Lillian Penzier. City leaders travel to Chicago to seek a possible package for Atchison. Wathena’s coal and gas potential is noted as a survey approaches. Fort Leavenworth vaccinates forty two at the hospital. Baldwin announces a military professor assignment at Baker University. Florence merchants report forged checks defrauding several shops, involving Julia Bartley and other jewelers. Atchison notes the death of D. Cain, a longtime civic figure.

Douglas Link Sladen Atchison Ingalls Gale Lillian Penzier Percy Florence Frosimbo Hebby

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