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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
1
Senator Tinian moved to hold the sugar investigation in open session. Gallinger faced pressure from colleagues to block exposure, with Tilman and others arguing over committee actions and potential contempt for noncooperation.
T Boat dies on floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Sammel L. Pystt, member since 1915, suffers heart disease and dies within minutes. Trading suspended as authorities investigate the abrupt death and the exchange resumes after brief halt.
June 3 President Crespo reports a letter from ex President Cioesland declining to act as counsel for Venezuela before the arbitration tribunals. The communication notes Crespo’s view, the parties involved, and the implications for the arbitration process. A separate advertisement fragment extols a patent medicine remedy and includes unrelated merchant notices and testimonials.
June 3 Springford Wisconsin chaplain Rev Detit G Bradford delivered a fervent prayer urging restraint on money worship among Illinois lawmakers and urging mercy for the poor and reform institutions. The prayer condemns greed and money as idolatry, drawing boos and praise from attendees.
A massive blaze at Bryan's fertilizing mill near the riverfront in Alexandria began shortly after midnight and burned for eight hours. Damage estimated at 400000 to 500000 dollars. The Strand Duke Union and Pristee area was almost wiped out, with only one warehouse saved. The Old Dominion works and clubs, coal yards, and other nearby properties were affected. Washington fire department aided the response.
Mrs Yerkes wife of Chicago street railway magnate was robbed in front of the Waldorf Hotel. A thief snatched a green and gold purse containing her pocketbook jewelry worth 500 and $30 in bills from a carriage. a bystander pursued but the thief escaped. The Yerkes couple later sought police recognition, detailing their wealth and fine furnishings.
A Populist delegation urged Governor Leedy to remove both police board members. Resolutions from a secret meeting called for change and were presented to Governor Leedy via Dr. Alkire this morning, with details kept private unless action is taken.
Roses and yellow flowers from a reception at Patilin hall were packed into baskets and bouquets. The Rathbone Sisters arranged to send the bouquets to sick members of Pythians and Rathbone Sisters who could not attend. Visitors noted pleasant weather as a sign before any upcoming storm. One Minute Cough Cure is recommended by George W. Stansfield of 652 Kansas avenue.
Madrid experiences intense excitement as Spanish cabinet resigns and Canovas steps down. Sagasta is favored to succeed with a plan offering Cuba all but full independence. Possible liberal or conservative shifts loom, Weyler to Cuba or recall of Weyler debated, U.S. stance uncertain amid Cuba policy talks.
Washington reports the Canovas cabinet resignation in Madrid sets official circles abuzz over possible shifts in Spain's Cuba policy and the U S stance. The crisis lands as Madrid nears a summer vacation with the Duke of Villan departing to Paris and the royal family headed for San Sebastian while Duke of Teaman leads during inaction.
Key West reports Mr Calhoun favors ending the war in Cuba through diplomatic pressure and American restraint. He plans to urge President McKinley to seek a halt to the fighting, citing the suffering of reconcentrados and the need to protect American interests. The Ruiz investigation remains closed with the matter positioned as General Lee left it.
A large crowd followed Click Mitchell to the jail after Mrs. T Stralimer identified him amid threats of lynching. The sheriff and National Guard Captain Leonard kept watch as the crowd urged Hang him. At 2:40 a.m. another group gathered outside the jail shouting for Mitchell, a stone was thrown, but no entry occurred and order eventually returned.
Six persons were seriously burned and two may die after an explosion of gasoline during a show in a crowded Lynn tent. Injured include Annie Meyers burned on head, face and hands Maud Rhodes badly burned and likely to die Richard Doty severely burned, Wallace Sterns Robert Hougion and Join Cobyn all affected by facial or body burns.
Christian Endeavorers rise early for sunrise meetings at 6 30 with about 100 delegates per church. President Brokaw and other leaders discuss missions home and foreign, an open Q&A on funding and outreach, and afternoon rallies across First Presbyterian and other houses of worship.
Fragments of ancient stones at Old Granary Burying Ground near Boston show chipped markers for Paul Revere John Hancock and Governor Increase Sumner. The vandalism left gouges on several grave markers as public access continues on general days.
Crowds greet Williams at Union Station as Jeanlige Bryan arrives in Indianapolis. Ex-Governor Matthews and Mayor Taxzari lead a large delegation to the Grand hotel while supporters fill streets. Bryan pledges that Democrats Populists and free silver Republicans unite for bimetallism, citing last election results and urging party reintegration for victory in 1900.
The Fourth District Congressman Curt of Kansas visits Nashville Centennial in Washington. He calls it his first trip south and praises Tennessee's exposition, noting its grand resources and the strong impression it leaves on visitors, despite early completion stage.
Belief in six hours relief from distressing kidney and bladder disease via the New Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims prompt relief of urinary pain, reduces retention, and offers quick cure for both men and women. Sold by Geo W Stansfield and Sim Drug Co in Topeka Kansas.
Topeka will host two baseball games this week against Leavenworth at Athletic park. Manager McCabe secured Leavenworth after initial plans for three games fell through. Strickiett will start for Topeka. new left handed pitcher Harry Colborn from Cedar Rapids joins the roster. Paola visits Topeka next Saturday for three games as clubs in eastern Kansas plan a state league with four to six teams.
Washington reports Elverton B R Chapman receives luxuries beyond fellow inmates at the District Jail sparking a petition to the district supreme court. Richard L Ball and Harry E Ball seek equal treatment for all prisoners, citing Chapman’s special meals, private dining, and hotel-like comforts as grounds to challenge warden practices.
The National Educational Association discussion notes the Buffalo meeting, with Milwauker Wisconsin set for July 6 to 5. Union Pacific service via Omaha or Kansas City touted, featuring Pullman cars, dining, library, and few changes. Special fares: one way plus 2.50 round trip from west of Missouri River. Santa Fe Route offers 2250 first class to San Francisco and southern California from June 9 to 3 with variations for intermediate points.
Reverend Myron Reed, leader of the Brotherhood of the Cooperative Commonwealth, says Utah will be the first experiment site with communities of about 1500 people. Promoters include Eugene Debs and Hoare Lloyd, aiming to establish cooperative living in Utah before expanding to other states. Location ideas include a land between the Grand and Union Pacific lines and a valley near Sonora, New Mexico.
Reports describe a sudden police action in St Louis as authorities ordered 1 000 painted women from Chestnut to Sixth streets to move on. The mass exodus left homes emptied, furnishings stacked on sidewalks, and crowds watching a chaotic street procession through dawn.
Fire destroyed the Hotel Irving near Lake Blot shortly after midnight, damaging nearby structures and forcing evacuation. A vandalism motive is suspected, with President James B Hobbes denying involvement. hundreds of rabbits sought shelter elsewhere as the building collapsed. The Vinewood Party and a Pinewood subscription event at Hudson’s were affected by the cold weather.
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