01 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
1
About 85,000 additional workers have left jobs in the Pittsburg district as iron manufacturers propose a 28 percent reduction. The exodus spans unions and skilled trades as mills shut and the labor force withdraws amid wage and job security concerns.
Twenty thousand workers in Illinois and surrounding districts walk off the job as a coal strike spreads from Pittsburgh to western states. Talks at Youngstown and national executives in Pittsburgh aim to define wage scales and possible 28 percent cuts. Workers in five bituminous states grow restless. a general suspension is anticipated with Saturday seen as strike start.
Mit July 1 W Dp Ryan state secretary of Oil Illinois Miners association hawked 4 notice that all work in Lines erits would be slapped at once and that a national suspension was a certainty. The miners in the Wilmington field stopped work today. Under the present course they claim they can make but 9 cents an hour. The strike will affect 20000 Tin dale miners Tos.
Five men were injured when a boiler exploded aboard an incoming Chicago and Northern Pacific suburban train between Morgan Park and One Hundred Thirteenth Street stations. Engineer and fireman badly burned. other crew and passengers scalded or crushed. several passengers thrown into aisles and through doors. Conditions described as likely fatal for the engineer and fireman.
About five members of the Kentucky State Guard were in active service to protect two Black men under attack from a mob. The incident followed the murder charge against Keen Dinntpm for the death of Frank Kimpman in county court, with Tom Stone involved in the case as an attempted retaliatory act.
Tom Watson’s Liver editorial claims fusionists seek Populist votes for Democrats. It notes 3.5 million contributed to the Populist fund by Bryan, calls out a telegram of congratulations to McKinley, and questions why fusion Populists accept Bryan money while courting the Populist vote.
New York July 1 Patrick Cook, a 15 year old stonecutter turned gateman, attempted a highbridge ascent in a handmade parachute. He slipped, hung head down thirty feet below the bridge rail for half an hour before rescue, then was detained after police involvement and given a warning.
Missouri Pacific and Bamage by Ripley publicly reject the 30 percent on mistime tarius 20 percent on exiittic con rates and 5 percent on grain rates proposed by the state railroad board. VP C G Warner says Kansas lines cannot sustain reduced rates without harming dividends and threatening financial ruin, noting Iowa taxes and productivity differences. Ripley argues lower rates per mile in Town vs Kansas and higher taxes in Kansas. He cites past grain rate cuts in 1896 and asserts reductions will not benefit producers.
A major company seeks to rent both floors of the Hamilton Auditorium building on Quincy Street for a two floor department store of about 15 000 square feet. Dr. Hamilton says the representative asked for the price and will return tomorrow with an offer. If approved the store could open within the next month, otherwise rival buildings may be pursued.
The Populist group plans resolutions to the governor demanding the removal of Police Commissioner M. D. Henderson and Chief Steele. Similar petitions from the Nam beau club are in governor’s hands. The Populist drive, begun in May, centers on Henderson Steele. Lindsey leads the league fight after missing political posts. The polite board faces Populist office seeker tensions over salaries.
Police audit shows June fines totaling 25446 to cover department bills while total expenses reached 31976.08. There were 22 arrests for intoxicating liquor and disorder. five deposits forfeited or fines paid. Prison fines added to revenue. 155 arrests listed for drunk and related offenses with numerous categories recorded.
Two young sisters from Cincinnati aged 15 and Mille Soter attempt to flee a convent of the Gods Shepherd after midnight. They drop 20 feet from a fourth story window but suffer injuries. authorities take them into custody as the charity escape is investigated.
City officials discuss tightening the fire arm ordinance to ban discharging guns within city limits on July 4 and to curb lead loaded cartridges. Police will halt firing and set inspections ahead of the celebration amid warnings of accidents and damage to utilities and property.
July 1 New York police report master Thomas J Kenney aboard the battleship Inmans at the Brooklyn navy yard was murdered by Philip Carter. Carter, who had been reprimanded earlier for drunken conduct, drew a bayonet and stabbed Kenney in the back as the crew prepared to receive beer on deck. Carter had served a Boston enlistment and was 25 or 26 years old. The incident followed an earlier dispute over discipline and beer service.
The body of William F. Hoey was laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery with only family present. Floral tributes covered the casket out of sight as Helen French, Charles Evans and spouses, Mrs. M. T. F. RW D Mann, and several relatives attended. A solemn service preceded the burial.
The poor guardians of Limerick reject the mutton sent from Australia for Jubilee hospitality. Senator Gatch of Iowa has died, with sparse details noting his former service. The report mentions a Cake Walk in Garfield Park and a product claim about Hair Vigor stopping hair turning gray.
A local disturbance erupts as the Devil allegedly prompts an excursion party to play cards, causing commotion and drawing attention from bystanders and authorities. The incident centers on social tensions and disruptive behavior at a public gathering.
Lincoln Nebraska July 1 Chicago delegation from California arrives for dinner with song. Four Chicago schoolmarms aboard from Red Oak Ia engage in cinch causing commotion. Reverend Bullock admonishes, others join game, a passenger in Solitaire.
Weather notes report a record hot June in Topeka with mean and daily highs near 100 degrees. Rainfall totals exceeded normal, with 7.12 inches in June and more than 10 inches in 1891, while historic low rainfall in 1892 stood at three quarters of an inch.
F Street of New York, head of a water company, visits Topeka expressing a desire to repair relations with residents and business leaders. He notes the firm’s large local interests, urges fair plans for hydrants, cites a Supreme Court suit won against the city, and says mutual adjustment could have saved years of litigation. Street, a young man, aims to reassure Topeka that the company’s interests align with the city’s.
California millionaire George Crocker completed the purchase of 181 acres at Hunt's Point West Chester for about 685 dollars. Broker Lawson B Mo Cormack arranged the deal. Crocker plans upscale suburban residences facing the Bronx River and Long Island Sound, including Elmwood and the Spofford estate.
Washington July 1 The monthly statement shows June receipts from all sources 50 08 and expenditures 22 930 094 leaving a surplus of 13 690 014 The deficit for the fiscal year closed yesterday was 15 025 105 a reduction of 31 821 985 since March The report notes customs receipts 21 560 152 and internal revenue 12 287 085 for June Presidential nominations and other notices follow Pfeffer released in Chicago and a Port Arthur death reported
A wave of socialist organizing spreads in Kansas with new Bourbon County Normalist society and planned chapters in several counties. Leaders claim cooperation with the national movement, promote cooperative ownership, and aim to distribute socialist literature statewide.
Lick Observatory notes a periodical comet on approach with discovery traced to the facility. San Jose observers relay details as Director Jon Bass comments on the object found during July.
Mrs Meck of Muskogee has been arrested in connection with the murder of her husband Joel O Mack whose body was found near Bartesville six months ago. The case has drawn sensational interest with associates John Oxford and Howard Hobbs implicated and Hobbs confessing to involvement.
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