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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1897

Page

5

Met Life seeks injunction in Bertha Finery heirs suit

The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York seeks a temporary injunction against the state insurance commissioner to halt enforcement actions and to allow the company to continue business in the state. The suit stems from a controversy over unpaid claims to the heirs of Bertha Finery of Asaneds City amounting to 54842. The court granted a restraining order pending further hearings, and the case involves efforts to revive the insurer’s operations in the state. The legal battle centers on the commissioner's orders and the insurer’s authority to conduct business locally.

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Municipal Ownership Studied At National Labor Convention

A report from the Department of Labor discusses municipal ownership as a basis for study. The national convention of taper furnishers in Saahville includes Labor Commissioner Johnson and delegates from four states. The discussion covers public utility ownership, investigations into electric and gas industries, and plans for a forthcoming publication outlining findings and inquiries into pricing and manufacturing practices.

Department of Labor Taper Furnfissmere United States Saahville Johnson Phuli¢ Xtalis Ineo Parigan Massewits Drs Aipany Paitik Theunistry F National Department of Labor Dlakond Nes Netimne Ard Teketon Manufacturing Ndustrian

Mr Johnson Grievance Labor Funds Shortage

The labor commissioner argues his department lacks funds and contrasts state allocations with catagorized budgets. He cites annual appropriations of about $200 for a new bureau and notes Massachusetts and New York surpassing $15,000, urging greater support. Missouri’s figure is described as insufficient to meet duties.

MR. Johnson Labor Gid Massachusetts New York Tx Jane Coreen

Kansas Shippers Press for Lower Freight Rates From Railroads

Kansas officials call for reductions in rail freight on cattle grain and coal, citing high rates west of the Mississippi. Railroads unlikely to accept cuts. Kansans seek cheaper outlets to ship products to markets beyond Missouri.

Kansas Chicazu Tribune Railroad Commissioner of Kansas T Dakotas Nebraska Mexico Oklahoma Sitnels Lane Dale Regan

Governor Leedy railroad committee meeting postponed

The Oklahoma governor's railroad committee meeting with state legislators from Oklahoma Texas and Nebraska is postponed to June 12 due to the unavailability of W J Brown of Pratt to present. A report will be drafted for the governor at the June 12 session.

Leedy Legislacy Oklahoma Texaa Nebrask W. J Brown Pratt

Stay Granted in Shire and Unidersood Robbery Case

The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution in the case of William Shire and Unidersood of Reno county sentenced to ten years for first degree robbery. They appealed after a district term verdict. The pair reportedly stole about £100 from Jacob and J. J. Willems of Reno county last winter. Governor Leedy issued a requisition for Frank Foster from Appanoose county, Iowa, for assault charges. Foster is in custody of Columbus and to be moved by Deputy Sherte Be Fatten. Contracts awarded for paper supply to Gra ham Paper company for the next fiscal year and for binding materials.

Supreme Court Haz William Shire GB. Unidersood Reng Coutty Supreme Courthday Ta— @erwood Shive Jacob J. J. Willems Reno County F.C Leedy Appa~ Floose County Iowa Foster Maude Duncan Foster Columbus Tare Hherte Be Fatten Ogrecerranen B. Doneysom Pension Office Kansas City Topeka Rock Island J. & Aird T. Aa. W Kunsan City Banta Fe Office Wlan District Court Yeatarday Knickerbockers Tom Mayor Fellows TF. Duranty Beaver Heeksnas Arkansas City Toowka John G. Watley Tate House Sieht de Bowers Niente Grotex Dave Leahy Wichita Eagle George W. Bainter Pudeeenter Department St Louis Marcus Pétinsky Chicago National Republican League Detroit J. A. Mocthure First Presbyterian Neh Quinton Heights Estens Inder Stier Bert Guvnes Sadie Sutherland Wan KB. F Haron Sutherland Santa Fe Bire Amanda Gale Peter Anderson Anideraon Sirs Gale Justice Chesney Christian Endia Yor Society First Presbyterian Church Laura Smith Dick Brookins Petit Trrpetty Clay Center Model The New Mexico Topeka Sunitzy Topeka Police Department

Snapshot News from Topeka Attracts Attendees

Topeka notes list court sessions, church calls, reunions, and public events. Figures include J Myers and Banta Fe contractor W Lutis visiting, Governor and state officers noted. weather and market prices discussed. local theater, temperance talk, and church activities highlighted.

May arrests and city payroll figures reported in local items

May saw 37 arrests as cash fines totaled modest amounts and payroll expenses reached 1066.25. Reports mention local burglaries, transport of suspects to Kansas City and Topeka, and injuries from a runaway accident. Several civic notes discuss prohibitory laws, religious society pledges, and a court case involving the Mulvanes.

Das Rabi Nevin Jatt Kenn City Tspat Sux Harri Karine City Sanderson Nevin Eugene Hagan del Valentine City Center Topeka Chituzo Ernest Sewlin Kowplins Eoth Sucess Gertrude Olomen Gartha Page Shiloh Baptist Church C.F. Clinkscole Eti Thie John R Jude Hazen Benger Joel Pe. Roda Mulvanes

San Quentin Penitentiary Riot Suppressed by Guards

At San Quentin a prison strike escalated into violence as guards and officers cleared the yard. Armed with rifles, they attacked via Thief Alley, forcing inmates from cells and dousing them with water as punishment. Officials considered moving ringleaders to the Potsom branch for quarrying granite.

San Francisco San Quentin Recioidas Cainton Progres Budd Hale Harding Pie Sirikere Yaveling Fale Chey Birlens Tr Fs Potsom

Don’t Stop Tobacco Promises Quick Cure

An advertisement promotes BacO-Curo as a medical cure for tobacco use claiming it stops the habit with a written guarantee. It asserts the product cures while used and offers refunds, testimonials, and a free booklet from Eurex Chemical Stig Cota Greece.

Lacey Fatally Shot Over Jealousy at Seventh and Kansas

On Seventh and Kansas avenue at 8 15 PM Henry Johns a waiter at the Throop hotel shot at George Lacey a colored man who rode a bicycle with Miss Anya Brann. Lacey died from a final abdominal wound and Johns was jailed after the confrontation on the corner. Witnesses described jealousy over Johns wife, with Lacey accused of attention to her.

Seventh and Kansan Avenue George Lucey Wolff Broad & Cole Vicim Henry Johns Throgo Hotel 3. H. B. Taylor Calls Colored Paper Southwestern Fuel Company Johns Throop Hotel George Lacey Weet Seventh Street Quincy Anya Brann Kansas Avenue Taylor Lacey Miss Firann Jebus Jenkins Lavey Stonefield Mine Brenn Albert Barton's Luce Knight's Ambulance Salvation Army Hospital Docwre Will Storrs Francs Storrs Agnes McKee Wallace Brann Wallt Brow, & Cote East Sixth Street J. H. B. Taylor Larey Johns Beean Eacey Ray John W. Gardiner Johnet Buljor AP Shreve Jenna Vaise East First Street Topeka

Word of Warning on Morals Among His Race

Leading colored pastor warns of immorality causing a murder, linking saloon and brothel as twin evils. Rev Oldan speaks to his colored congress, citing Kansas Avenue north of First Street as a locale where vice thrives.

Oldan Kansas First Street

Primrose Butter and the vice outcry at social ills

In a heated call for reform the speaker attacks saloon culture and immoral behavior in society. He cites Gladstone and warns that unchecked vice harms families and states the need for moral homes and stricter marriage norms. Also notes a public robbery clue in Omaha and local Salt Lake bathing resort opening and Peary arctic expedition news.

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