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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1895
Page
2
A bankruptcy case reports Judge Grosscup appointing two receivers to manage assets and operations. The action aims to preserve value during proceedings while creditors’ claims are evaluated. Local filings indicate court oversight and specified duties for the receivers.
Judge Grosseup in Chicago grants receivership to Joseph E. Greenhut of Peoria and F. Lawrence of Chicago for about 3 million dollars in stock held by New York whisky trust stockholders. The move cites poor business, inability to float bonds, and impending rebates of up to 1 million dollars due February 1. The plan, supported by trust counsel, targets relief through court action across states where trust property exists.
In Derrensyn City Missouri on January 30 the Missouri House voted 79 to 33 to substitute the minority report backing a bill prohibiting playing balloon base on Sundays. The barber shop Sunday opening bill was killed in committee. An execution bill was amended to cut the appropriation for gallows from 1000 to 500 and sent to engrossment. Osteopathy school graduates may practice in the state. In the Senate only routine business occurred.
The Springfield Harrison and Little Rock railway company of Springfield was incorporated. Capital stock is 700000 in 100 par shares. The stand ard gauge line will run from Springfield south to near the Missouri Arkansas border, covering Greene Christian Stone and Taney counties, about sixty miles toward Little Rock.
Guatemala receives Honduran Nica Tagua and Salvador envoys who pledge aid if Mexico launches conflict. Speeches stress Central American unity to repel any invasion. Costa Rica legation expected to express similar support as Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador lines up against aggression. The Ady Martin case closed. Oregon senatorial outlook unchanged as Kansas term nears end.
Judge Brad ley of the District supreme court grants the mandamus to compel Commissioner Lochren to restore Judge Long’s pension rate of 72 dollars per month. The ruling holds the commissioner lacked authority to revoke the prior rating and must reinstate the higher pension while enforcing continued payment.
Commissioner Lochren criticizes Judge Bradley's pension ruling citing lack of records. He notes a pensioner cannot demand increases on self statements. Long’s $30 monthly pension was granted then rescinded, with a forthcoming discussion with Assistant Attorney General Whitney to decide government action.
San Francisco January 3 The famous Fair will theft from the county clerk's office remains a mystery with W Davis cited as the last to handle it and Clerk Curry accusing him. Chief of Detectives Lees backs that claim as the case grows more tangled with questions about the original will and rebating.
In separate sessions at Little Rock today the Arkansas legislature tallied for United States senator. Senate vote: Berry 26, Fishback 3, Remmel 1. House vote: Berry 71, Platback 4, Paris 1. Berry’s election to be declared in joint session tomorrow noon.
Ex county treasurer Fred Hoffman of D county Oklahoma and US commissioner was found murdered near Teloga two miles away after going missing for days. His horse was found nearby with throat cut. authorities suspect outlaws connected to his efforts to bring them to justice.
In Washington on January 30 President Cleveland's financial message stirred senate sentiment. Mr Manderson proposed a compromise plan urging concession, while Senator Teller rejected any compromise legislation this session. The plan backed gold and silver reserves, bond issues, redemption options, and tariff shifts, with silver coinage at 16 to 1. Other items touched national banks, interchangeability tickets, and a bankruptcy substitute, though most debate centered on the financial emergency measures.
Spirited House discussion centers on repeal of one tenth cent sugar duty under new tariff. Amendments proposing retaliation against Germany and broader sugar relief fail largely party lines. Treasury receipts and expenditures debated as priority. conference reports on pensions and promotions also noted amid broader fiscal concerns. Minnis elected in vacant Missouri seat. St Joseph shoe firm Bennett & Rogers collapses with $10,000 liabilities.
Mrs U S Grant was greeted by a large Fulton County Confederate Veterans Association delegation at the Hotel Aragon in Atlanta on January 8 as she continued her southern trip en route to Florida. General Clement A Evans introduced the veterans to Mrs Grant and there were cordial handshakes and warm words exchanged.
The preliminary hearing for the alleged Barrett Scott lynchers began yesterday in Nebraska. The prisoners pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Railroads push soft coal at 2 dollars a ton in Chicago. Temperance crusade heads to St Joseph Missouri next week. Mrs Mary E Lease to publish another political book. John H Walsh killed by sewer gas explosion at Gaynor's hotel Chicago. Boise legislators split on US senator ballots. Gold exports trigger Chicago Board of Trade panic. Cash wheat 4 cents. Pension bureau exams bogged by lack of funds. Fire destroys Centralia Missouri drug store block, loss and insurance both 15000. St Louis Chicago boards back Cleveland message. Olympia votes to abolish lieutenant governor office. Coxey sued in Cleveland court over promissory notes. Rail passenger agents meet in Hot Springs to readjust Southwest rates. Judge Howell E Jackson of US Supreme Court near Nashville. Ferris shot in New Orleans over business dispute. Hoyt Kansas farmer Frank Stadel found dead with revolver. Secretary Gresham seeks peaceful settlement with Mexico and Guatemala. Gray amendment to Blaine house purchase bill favorable in Senate committee. Mrs Louis Sahm of Niles Ohio commits suicide with child in arms. Grand Chief Ingraham denies Pacific coast strike rumor. Memphis cotton oil mills seek sugar bounty bill. Sping proposes Texas sleeping car fare at 1.4 dollars. Postmaster bids for envelopes next year. Treasury cites 46750 dollars in beet sugar bounty claims. Gold bar exchange at New York reduced to one tenth percent.
Isabel Kenward of Birmingham speaks to The Woman's Signal about rising gambling among factory girls. She notes girls bet during dinner, help from clerks and elder women, and even two women bookmakers in the city. A sham funeral raid led to a clever betting-house capture as detectives test such schemes.
William D. Schermerhorn, temporarily in charge of a Sylvan Grove bank, faced a gunman, handed over $1,700, then shot the robber Stephen McKee as he tried to flee. Schermerhorn, 8 years in Kansas and college alum, earned fame as a steadfast and brave figure in a tense scene. Also notes on rising insomnia as a common complaint and a court ruling about a will dated 1780 versus 1689.
Frank Herald reports official notice from the Commissioner of Elections outlining ward precinct boundaries in Topeka Kansas. The document lists precincts for First through Fourth Wards with divisions by Kansas Avenue and cross streets, including Metker’s addition and Meeker’s third addition, plus territorial descriptions and council oversight.
Rock Island announces a February 12 sale of round trip tickets for one first class fare plus 200 to multiple western and southern points. Tickets valid for return within 20 days with stopover privileges. For details contact H. C. at a City Ticket Agent location.
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