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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1895
Page
4
Discussion on injunction power and Debs six month sentence highlights concerns about government authority and the risk of releasing imprisoned leaders. Editorial questions current court actions, governors, and the impact on national stability amid remonetization debates and silver league positions.
A chunk of letters and comments rail against enforcement of the prohibitory law in Kansas. The piece mentions three men in Leavenworth favored for police duties and criticizes Governor Morrill. It notes reactions to liquor law enforcement, the bond market, Topeka newspaper feuds, and reports about Potawatomi and Kickapoo warriors near Topeka. It calls for investigations into state institutions and recalls a jailed Pittsburg man released by the governor.
Notes from Kansas columns mention Anson’s home team in Sumner County, a washed mill dam on the Blue River at Laclede, and a Niotaze sermon in Caney missionary notes. A Syracuse fan buys a fanning mill ad, a Conway Springs cow is shot after escaping fences, and Westmorland’s bat tale joins a Great Bend gum tidbit. Local taxes, church sharing in Lakin, and an Indian school contract at Seeger are listed amid light regional humor and brief items.
Captain P H Coney claimed after the Chicago debate that Bir Harvey led on day one and won a clear victory. Wm Pena Nixon of Inter Ocean said Harvey had a most complete victory, with Gen Ro Peck and Col Van Horn corroborating attendance and witness comments. Some of the gold Gug label spectators admitted Harvey bested Horr despite general ridicule.
Desny of Kansas City and Saddler of Texas clashed over a misunderstanding at Continental livestock ranch. Denny shot Saddler in the groin after a struggle, and Denny was shot twice in the abdomen. Denny pledged to die. Saddler was gravely wounded. The report notes Washburn College graduates seeking teaching roles and a Sunday railroad excursion to Kansas City with round trips advertised.
In Topeka society circles many readers see notes of visits and guests in nearby towns. Misses Jessie and Nellie Small head a party at Forest Park in Atchison. Many residents travel to Chicago Mackinac and Kansas City as visitors and hosts. Local figures like Senator W. A. Peffer and Mrs Peffer plan trips, while others entertain or depart for extended visits.
The four day Holton horse racing meet opened with a slow track after rain and a 2 45 start for the 2 30 pacers. Heir Medium, the only bright favorite, won easily in the final race while new star Newman, once a farm horse, wowed spectators with a potential 2 10 mile on fast tracks. Topeka entrants showed strength with multiple horses placing in early heats as Marve Beardsley plans to drive Larline Friday.
At the grand lodge meeting of the Colored Knights of Pythias Supreme Chancellor E A Williams of New Orleans outlined work as officers for the year. Installations occurred this morning with Duc Williams Lawrence as grand chancellor and J T Haynes Par aa ns as grand vice chancellor among others. A parade led by Jacksons Military band traveled Kansas avenue. A picnic at Garfield park followed with expected speakers including Congressman Charles Curtis Grand Chancellor John M Brown and Rev J B Thomas of Topeka. The next session is set for July 1896 in Wichita.
Roy Crawford and Ray Daniels organize a juvenile minstrel benefit at the Grand Opera house Labor Day Monday September 2. Fifty children in blackface will perform with rehearsals starting soon. A Buffalo Enquirer note on railroads cites New York Central’s rapid service between New York and Buffalo, 22 trains daily, and four-track main line, amid a Kansas City fare mention.
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