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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
5
A stray narrative notes a section of Alex near Indiana keeping a warm area by burning waste gas. Ten hoboes encamp in the area, drawing attention as fumes rise from the gas vents. The site draws tramps for the winter, with makeshift shelters and contrived devices fostering warmth.
City of Mexico report states officials received nine requests seeking eight concessions for a twenty mile long tunnel in the state of Vansioato to drain flooded mineral lands. The enterprise would cost many millions of dollars.
The Ohio National Guard association urged Congress to grant Cubans the same belligerent rights enjoyed by the Confederate states and asked for increased appropriations to strengthen the state National Guard.
Milwaukee January 31 Goodrich Transportation company reports the acquisition of the steamer Christopher Columbus. Captain JG Keich is cited as noting the ship will be preserved, while the peer alliance aims to protect the vessel for welfare. Other interests prevent handling the steamer at this time.
William Nesbitt, a 16 year New York police veteran, preaches at Chester on Sunday night. An old fashioned Methodist, he balances duty and pulpit work, earning praise from clergy and colleagues while asserting his mission against crime and devilry.
A Louisville dispatch reports Kentucky legislators debate and approve a resolution urging Senator Lindsey to resign amid charges of treason. Democrats including Harrison, Trimble, Niger, Petty, Orr and Hickman push for removal, while Nelson and allies defend unity, prompting a reconsideration motion and full Senate floor sparring.
Alaska firm plans dog livery for freighting and leisure. Chetgo James H Ingram of New York and Tuomis Witton of London join the Klondike expedition to ship twenty dogs to Skagway. Arrive Dawenn about April 1. Company aims to freight winter supplies and offer sledding dogs for hire, with seasonal limits. A second party departs from Kalamazoo to Stuart River. Wolverines form Shampiecco Minus and Prospecting Co. to equip a mobile operation with saw mill, engine, pump, and tramway gear, traveling via Skagway to Lake Bennett.
In East Liverpool a minister from Wellsville warned that arrest could follow if controversial nude art remained displayed in shop windows. He urged removal of obscene pictures as public objection grew triggering a defiant stance from local merchants. Reager, a Cleveland preacher, traveled to Wellsville to denounce the issue and defend the controversy for two years.
An advertisement proclaims Morrows Kidneoids as a permanent cure for kidney troubles, claiming a body-wide restoration of vigor when paired with Liverlax. It stresses regular maintenance, names specifics like yellow Kidneoids and red Liverlax, and directs readers to purchase from Herd Medicine Co. in Springfield, Ohio, with prices listed.
A Jacksonville jury found Charles L. Draper guilty of the murder of Charles Hastings and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The March 31, 1897 killing followed a knife fight over stolen abstract records. Hastings suffered 172 wounds. Draper had been an abstract clerk before attempting his own business.
Paris dispatch reports the May Flower bought by Lesgold of Belgians and now anchored at Erie basin after a Newport port layover. Locally the Herald notes decisions to sail her soon, with South Empton orders to ready the vessel for wartime service within about two weeks.
In Indianapolis on January 28, 25 state fair secretaries passed resolutions urging every fair association to ban exhibits that pollute youth morals. An attempt to broaden the wording failed, with officials saying the original resolution already covers such content. The factions argued issues arose after the Chicago World's Fair.
In the United States circuit court Judge Morrow granted a preliminary injunction against the California coal dealers' association restraining it from enforcing rules governing sale prices to consumers. The government sought the order, arguing the association opposed the anti trust act of 1890. The court held the constitution and by laws of the association unlawful.
Washington January 23 gold reserve climbed to 62 670 000 the highest level in about seven years. The buildup is described as a burden and the government is no longer encouraging deposits.
Acting Secretary Alikiniohi plans a military expedition via the Copper River to map topography and assess the route to Klondike gold fields. Reports say this winter mission could be the most feasible, with Treasury funding transport and Cutter accommodations provided by regular merchant steamers.
A semi official Madrid note on the Maine visit to Cuba says Captain General Blanco will send a battleship and the cruiser Viscaya to American ports. The visit will be part of festivities honoring Spanish naval leaders as several commanders exchange visits. The events are viewed as a peaceful demonstration pleasing to both nations.
Tacoma dispatch reports the steamer City of Topeka sailing from Tacoma for Juneau and whale port with 740 passengers and 800 tons of freight toward an event. Deputy Auditor McCabe of this city receives election to the Territorial Historical Society, becoming its sole representative from this region. An unrelated letter extols Beeza Cherry Cough Syrup as a cure for a child’s croup.
In a floor burst during the Indian appropriation debate, Rep Hartman of Montana assails Secretary Gage’s bimetallic stance and accuses the GOP of gold standard drift. He recalls 184-era bond battles, warns the party may retire greenbacks if banking committee acts, and mocks the House as a register of leaders’ will.
Governor Leedy hosted Col. John J. McCook Aldace F Walker and others at the state house. The group discussed Kansas prosperity with Walker asserting farmers are content and McCook noting Kansas has surpassed eastern views as observers now envy Kansas.
Passengers report the fatal shooting of two government officials as U S Marshal Gabe Beck died after attempting to arrest BI Miller and another whisky peddler. The gunmen fired from a window, killing Beck and deputy, with their bodies brought to Fort Smith.
New York reports the Spring Lake ice at Poushkeepale is ready for championship events set for tomorrow and the following days. J. K. McCulloch of Winniper arrives in fast time to enter all races. Hellegufile of Rat Portage is noted as a potential rival after defeating McCulloch in earlier reports.
Garden City reporter Jas 38-n s Tucker interviews leading citizens on Finney County joining the Kansas exhibit. A committee of H F Mason BE 4 Tyle D BR Menke BE M Hatches M Griges BH Lawrence R P Hoover I L Deisem is chosen to advance interest. A honey exhibit under A D Bennett, top honey producer, is proposed. Alfalfa honey from Pinney county praised. Governor Leeds pardons George Pack after Johnson county jail time for selling liquor. Town Topics stage at Crawford theater features Wood Keller Mack and company with mostly original material and several specialties.
A Managua dispatch reports imminent revolution in San Salvador driven by grave financial and political crisis. Maladministration and strained Guatemala-Salvador relations heighten unrest as four major Salvadoran banks fail, leaving only the Bank of London as trusted.
Ottawa January 23 A New York organizer backed by L Lester Chicago George Gould and J W Mackay among others pressed for the All Canadian route to the Yukon but failed. MacKensie Mann of Toronto will receive 25000 acres of land per mile plus 5000 more from the British Calumby government. The railway would cut travel Vancouver to Dawson City to seven days with a sea voyage of six hundred miles and river and lake crossings.
Chicago January 2 The Abraham Lincoln university board met at the Palmer House electing permanent officers and directors. The project aims to build a modern institute to educate mountain youth and honor Lincoln with a monument. Plans include a summer resort campus with a hospital and gymnasium, funding from the estates, and affiliations with Wantington college and Tuscanian college.
Antlers I T Jan 28 A B Kte Ut of Topeka Kan denies rumors that Mexico opposes immigration of Choctaw and Chickasaw to establish a colony in Mexico He claims approval from Mexico's president and congress and reports a favorable delegation assessment urging relocation and land sale here.
A Louisville committee of distillers and business leaders sent a letter urging all distillers in the state to join a mammoth stock pool under state law. The note touts the venture as a union of industry to wield influence and promote cooperation.
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