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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1896
Page
3
Disappearance of a mother after childbirth prompts a court case and public speculation. Wealthy bachelor George Niles Watson is linked as possible father. filings discuss maternity acknowledgment and a noted custody mystery tied to Liberty and Abilene events.
Hill City reports corn planted on 41 009 acres up over more than ana area. Hill City area notes 23 deaths in the last year. Marysville and nearby towns discuss reunions and local politics. A Kansas editor profiles and county juror fees are mentioned amid scattered notices.
A plan in Ottawa seeks funds to build a public bath with separate men and women’s rooms and modern facilities. Corwin guides the effort using a "letter chain" system to raise the necessary amount, determining scope and charging methods.
In Emporia July 29, a seventh burglary sweep hits the town with a second hand and pawn shop break in at John Ells store. Jewelry and small valuables stolen as the thief fled toward a street corner, pursued by a pedestrian after triggering an alarm during escape with two sacks of plunder.
Liszie Spananan, a young woman from Quincy, fled with her 3 year old half sister after visiting her father Daniel Shane hap. In Mingourkith a man traveling with her helped, as the mother, already caring for a newborn, is nearly frantic over the stepdaughter’s disappearance. Authorities pursue the suspect.
Fragmentary notice from Fort Scott reports a man who vanished in Tiverton then traveled to Kansas City to join his brother Elaine, who married his brother’s widow. Henry Justin, 65, and Helen Joslin, 62, both of Topeka, were wed in New York after renewed correspondence. Washington County Soldiers Reunion set for late fall dates.
A gang of 30 prisoners at Leavenworth prison mutinied as they worked late in a cornfield. Guards opened fire, three convicts surrendered. one was fatally shot and others wounded. A second mutiny at the prison yard drew the guards’ attention until calmer bystanders restored order.
William H. Chadwick of Detroit rode 25000 miles in eighteen months and twenty four days to win a $5000 prize, completing a cross country trip through every state and two territories. He endured snow storms, deserts, streams, and a three week illness in Manitoba, riding day and night with minimal gear. He started January 1 in Detroit and finished in Chicago, July 24, after facing cold, bullets, and hardships along the way.
Chicago defeats Pittsburgh 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel as Cleese adds four hits for Chicago while Killen and Merritt hold Pittsburgh. New York beats Philadelphia 10 to 6 with Moeekin and Wilson driving runs. Washington over Brooklyn 7 to 2 as McJames works and Kennedy fields. Cincinnati tops Cleveland 9 to 5 with Dwyer and Pelte on the mound. St Louis wins 5 to 2 against Louisville behind Cunningham. Boston takes Baltimore 3 to 2 with strong power and timely batting backed by Sullivan and Bergen.
In a fragmented Western League listing from July Detroit and Columbus games show incomplete scores and player names such as Gayle Rettger Spear Carney and Solriver. The report includes stray figures and unclear team indicators, offering little verifiable detail.
A roundup mentions Damon, Davis and Buc key riders, plus Denzer and Spies in cycle records. Marie Stauffer and Mise Wrage McMillan rode sixty miles in a day this season. Mina Sutton fifty miles last year. Also reports Emporia defeating Minneapolis in a July 24 game and Junction City losses to Hiawatha, with Coffeyville beating Parsons 7 to 6.
In Topeka the Harrison Telephone company received two district court judgments by Judge Hazen. The Real Estate & Trust Company acted as trustees with claims totaling about $2,000 in bonds and claims against D. W. Nellis for $20,000 and E. A. Resier for nearly $12,000. A 30 day stay was granted. The M and K company cut a line after receiver appointment but the judge upheld Topeka's claim that phones were not paid for. The case was friendly overall, and business would continue as before.
Mayor and Mrs. McKinley depart Cleveland for Canton despite urging to stay for the Western Reserve centennial parade. Gov McKinley says he enjoyed a quiet stay at Windermere and felt refreshed after their visit as delegations head to Canton tomorrow.
Newport police report a bold robbery at Huber's Garden in Newport where two men with revolvers robbed a faro bank room, taking about 76 dollars from the cash drawer while no injuries were reported. The incident hints at a rising highwayman trend and occurred late last night.
One fare for the round trip plus 200 dollars tickets sold August 4 and 18 good for two days. Jordan has arrived home from Osawatomie where he has been working as an electrician. Broken edge collars mentioned by Pesrlesa Steam Laundry. Barbecue at City Park August 1.
Turbulent weather from July 20 to July 29 hits Ohio and adjoining areas. Reports of hail destroying crops and orchards in Washington Court House and Bluffton, fences down in Newark, and weather-driven river rises in Lima and White River in Indiana. Damage spans trees, wires, corn, oats, and wheat with several reports of high winds and flooded or blocked rail lines.
A passenger aboard the Steamer Caraces from La Guaira reached New York last night and reported that Jose Dace's son, a former chief of police in Port Limon Costa Rica, is among ten Cuban youths en route to join the rebel army. He learned of his father's death on landing.
Washington July 29 report states Democratic campaign headquarters are overwhelmed by requests for literature. Officials note the force is behind orders, with more workers to handle milling and folding. Republican efforts are larger, sending out vast documents including tariff literature. Myer party executive committee named Lane, Stevens, Ditendorfer, St. John, Hiluser, Harvey, Kinner, Nixon, and Flower to lead the campaign.
Jorge Dolan, captain of the Coffeyville ball team, left Saturday night with 870 of the club's money. His horse is in Lowell, Massachusetts, and he has long planned to go there. No news of him has come, and it is believed he may never be seen in this region again. Hanna Meets Harrison New York July 22 John Wanamaker of Philadelphia ex President Harrison and Merc Haimather at the Fifth Avenue hotel last night. Henna refused to discuss the topics but said Harrison will provide required assistance. Appointed to Fitzhugh Lee's Place Washington July 29 The president named John Sheridan of West Virginia as government director of the Union Pacific Railway Company vice Fitzhugh Lee resigned. Republican Silver League meeting July 26 Jewell building. All members urged to attend for important business.
Today’s market report notes wheat for September opened firm, trading near yesterday’s close due to foreign news. Liverpool remained firm despite local decline. England’s unsettled weather and a London cable citing poor crops in southern Russia buoyed early buying before a pullback.
Grain and livestock prices shift across Kansas City and Chicago markets with September corn rising to 24 percent and wheat advancing after earlier slips. Hog and cattle receipts show moderate activity, with steady to weaker trends in hogs and steady prices for cattle. Wheat and oats move upward in sympathy, and pork, lard, and butter quote firming in late sessions.
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