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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1897
Page
3
A Kansas City area story details Mrs. Evans suing for divorce after wealth and a contentious split over She inherits and plans to invest in Sonora mines. Her husband Henry Evans disputes the arrangements citing mismanagement and fraudulent claims while a church treasurer offer to reduce debt is revealed.
Emporia druggists oppose new city ordinance proposed by Mayor Addis requiring state and city licenses for drugstores handling toxicants. The plan would impose fines and costs, prompting threats of prosecutions against licensed druggists. Backers say support from bankers and merchants may help push the measure, as city officials press to act. Meanwhile, Union Pacific yard chaos triggers arrests as 14 tramps are taken into custody after blocking a train and damaging equipment.
John Caskey, vying for Wyandotte County treasurer, says he will donate his $2,500 salary to the Washington Avenue Methodist Church to help lift its debt. The pledge drew wide public interest as locals discussed the possible precedent and its impact on church financing.
Populists Democrats and Free Silver Republicans held a joint meeting in Tiavelna to plan a county convention this fall. Becksith Grant Harrington Merer Mannigal Fallcog and Jas. Fallcog were appointed to call a silver convention at Horton on July 1 to dominate the county ticket. Representation is one delegate for every vote cast for Bryan last fall.
Members of the Friends group choose Wichita at the Omaha building for their annual meeting set for October 7 to accommodate southern Kansas and Oklahoma members. Previously, meetings were held in Lawrence for 23 years, but central location in Wichita was chosen to ease attendance.
An Oskaloosa Kansas harvest hand complains about Western Kansas food and conditions. The Wee Oskaloosa Times notes itinerant wheat workers faced harsh meals of burned potatoes, coffee, and milk, with long hours from sunrise. One worker reports a week near Pawnee Rock, finding the fare too meager and primarily settled by Russians.
In Wichita on July 18 Al Lattin and J B Bietso were tried by Judge Enoch and a jury for violating the state fish law and selling without a license. They were fined $10 each plus costs, gave bond for district court appeal, and the case was continued as both appealed and the details during police court were noted.
Editor of the Santa Fe Monitor, John J. Miller of Santa Fe is named among fellows in a feature about royalist ties and the short grass country. The piece notes Miller’s recognition amid local culture and Santa Fe publishers.
A town leader who is mayor and postmaster operates the Santa Fe Monitor and county city printing, runs a cash grocery offering golden drip syrup, and supports farmers with seed wheat shares. He also pays resident taxes and engages in real estate, while a Transmississippi congress in Salt Lake discusses monetary policy and continuity of leadership, with William J. Bryan succeeding as presiding officer and Los Angeles winning the next conference site.
Wellington July 13 for the first time since the county was organized no personal tax warrants were issued by the county treasurer. Only three delinquents remain in Sumnee County with total taxes of $6.15 paid today, canceling warrants elsewhere and prompting notice that Sumnee County has no delinquent tax warrants this year.
A MecPeters family at Fourth and Ankick streets is accused of cruel treatment of a child aged seven to ten. Neighbors report a heavy log chain attached to the child and ongoing punishments. The community has long been aware but hesitant to speak out.
Beodends July 19 The Well in the northeast corner of the refinery site was abandoned Saturday at 2412 feet after fourteen months of drilling. The project cost between eleven and twelve thousand dollars with 2200 feet of extra heavy casing. Three Flint strata including red granite dry white limestone and gray shale slowed progress over the last four months.
The Atchison Library Association faces financial loss after an appellate court decision on July 19 reversing a previous ruling. Peter Busenbark borrowed 900 from FLA Park on West Bain Street, with Newell Busentack claiming title. foreclosure followed. the court reversed the earlier judgment in favor of J. A. Park, granting Newell Busen Park rights to the property.
Professor EC Franklin of the state university has returned from Costa Rica where he worked on mine properties. He will marry Miss Effie June Scott of Chas F Scott editor of the Idaho Register next Thursday and may depart for South America after the ceremony. William Eldred was arrested Saturday in McPherson for violating.
In Newton the report lists eleven counts for alleged sales and one for nuisance. Affected sales involve alleged transfers to a person after his brother protested. A YOURE Ma came to town, became intoxicated, and was arrested and fined. Collector Sutton bonded in Kansas for 360,000 with American Fidelity as curety, planning to go to Leavenworth.
Across Kansas multiple towns report grasshopper damage to trees and foliage. In Garden City H T Kaufman notes severe feeding on apple leaves and green twigs. Hutchinson reports Reno county Populists fixing August 21 convention amid stormy feelings and fusion talks. Lincoln Center ratifies primary action and elects delegates for Tescott judicial convention. Emporia man loses arm to a freight train and undergoes amputation. Atchison notes an accidental incident involving a child.
The child found a revolver about the house and shot herself while trying to discharge it. EL DORADO-The El Dorado band will be reorganized. The Saturday plight concerts by the band last summer Were treats to El Dorado people and the band should be encouraed and make concerts given again this summer. WICHITA-The street car company has been bothered by bars jumping on to the cars and stealing rides. Patience ceased to be a virtue and last night Ford Nessey, a colored let, was arrest ed for Jumping on Neeley is in the city e awaiting his trial which is net for Garlock. It will be made a test case. FORT SCOTT-W. M. Rice, who has recently been appointed immigration commissioner at Vancouver and Victor ia, left today for Kansas City on his way west. He has not decided when he will move his family. NEWTON-The poles for the tele phone line to Halstead have all been erected, and the work of stringing the 'Wires will be commenced this week. In side of a week the line will be ready for operation,
Cleveland July 19 Dispatcher Herrick quotes Mine Superintendent Robb as saying no new men will be hired yet to replace strikers. Colonel Herries claims existing workers were satisfied and outsiders influenced the strike. Officials pledge protection for returning workers but will not reopen pits until march restoration.
About 500 striking farmers from Cecil Bishop Beissing and Bridgeville in Millers Run district led by a brass band passed through Cannonsburg this morning. Deputies blocked the Canonsburg Cost Company mines, urging workers to stay off property. The crowd paused at nearby camps to hear speeches, then moved toward Pa Sone mines where armed deputies again ordered them off. Operators say wages are 16? cents and fear violence. mines may resume when workers feel ready.
The executive committee meets with J M Careon John Kennedy G Knight W E Farms and Patrick Emian present. News will be released by Secretary Pearce and Fairmont region expected to act by Thursday. John Bogue reports miners in Anstead W Va tied to C and O line, operators fix four to five rooms with help from farmers' sons, profiting while mining slows.
In Wheeling on July 19 coal miners state organizers show no letup with agitators targeting Ohio and Pennsylvania workers. Striking men push to tie up the state as Great blogs are anticipated from the Debbe Ratchford Gompers Sovereign meeting in Fairmont tomorrow. Fairmont’s failure to strike yesterday disappoints agitators and operators. Coal shipments across more than 20 railroads remain heavy.
Debs arrives in Fairmont at 2 25 PM from Chicago and plans meetings at Monral and later in Fairmont. He meets Mayor Kendall who warns that incendiary talk could lead to arrest as miners face a strike mood and possible mine actions with St Louis brick firms suspending operations due to fuel shortages.
The steam bark Hope sails from Boston with Lieutenant Peary and 43 aboard to establish a northern Greenland settlement as a base for next year’s polar expedition. The voyage includes scientists, artists, and museum representatives to collect zoological and fossil specimens while provisioning coal at Sydney B. before guiding Peary toward Whale Sound.
A dispatch from Berlin reports Emperor Nicholas telegraphed the sultan demanding immediate evacuation of Thessaly with threat of Russian troops crossing the Turkish frontier. Semi official notes say all powers except Britain favor this course. In New York a Herald dispatch says arms and agents continue to Crete despite European troops, likely delaying peace talks.
Wild excitement swept the sugar crowd on the Sweeck exchange as Washington tariff news triggered large scale dealings. Sugar stock advanced steadily with a net gain around 19 points, while commissions purchases were heavy and shorts covered. Leading railways and other securities also rose amid the general market frenzy.
Through cars from Chicago to Portland Maine begin summer service on June 12. First car leaves Chicago January 12 with daily departures except Friday at 11 36 p m. Stops include Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Hebischer Junction Crawford House Fabyans Conway Portland Old Orchard Beach and Bar Harbor with through service via the White Mountains Crawford Notch and resort connections. Tickets and information through principal agents of O E Jenkins GW P A R W & O RR 9% Clark St Chicago.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City was told she had consumption and no hope but two bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery cured her. Mr Thos Eggers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold and nearing consumption and was cured in two weeks after using the medicine. Free trial bottle at J K Jones drug store Fifth Street and Sy avenue Keg.
The 1896 State Journal announces a handsome double front pressed brick structure at the southeast corner of Kansas Avenue and Eighth Street in Topeka. The paper highlights its three-door setup, glass facades, and a claim of daily circulation rising from 800 to over 11,000 under current management over eleven years.
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