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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1895

Page

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Breidenthal Wins Supreme Court Bank Commissioner Case

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of John W. Breidenthal, confirming his four year term as bank commissioner from February 12, 189? and allowing him to remain in office. Chief Justice Martin and Associate Justice Allenheld joined the majority with Justice Johnston dissenting. The decision upheld Breidenthal against attempts to remove him and signals possible further legislative investigations of the bank commissioner's office.

John W. Breidenthal Populiet State Central Committee Plate Supreme Court Breidenthal Batiste Sidmphrey Charles F. Ishoson Oskaloosa Lewelling Mc Joinson Senate Mr. Greidenthal Morrill Johnson K. Greidenthal C. Joben Attics Harper County CS Jobes Bringenthal Johnston Charles P. Johnnot Martin Jobes Hraiden JocaNat Ramat Bresilenthal Osawatomie Republicana J. F. Wentworth Steward T. J. Hayes Board of Charities C TL Wetmore Hayes Board of Penitentiary Directors Areport Te Supreme Court Seathelder P Atate Senator Householder Soi Shasics Asylum God Householder

Supreme Kansas Court Lets Governor Stand in Suspension Case

The Kansas Supreme Court rules the governor acting as chief executive cannot be compelled to revoke a suspension order. The decision covers university library fee disputes and various appellate reversals and dismissals across numerous county cases. Several opinions concur or dissent on mandamus and quo warranto actions, with many cases reversed or dismissed.

Supreme Court Supreme Court of the Astate of Kansas Martin C.J Henry Keyson Henry Lardner f_yon county R. L. Walker Ric H Coleman Court of Common Pleas Sedgwick County W. W. Cook George T. Challiss Atchison County Seth W. Chase Kansas State Penitentiary Board of Directors State Lowell F. Wentworth Allen J T. J D. Withrow Citizena Bank of Kansas City Kansas Wyandotte County Mo. Pac Ry Co William Doluson Chautauqua County State of Kansas Levi Chinault Sf. A Jl Sait and Mineral Ca Rice County State Ex Telvathve Régents University of Osha State of Kungas Frank Baker Labetta Simeon Ewings LT. Yount Shawnee County ML. F. Stewart Woodson National Bank Woodson County J. Burrow HL Fullerton Smith Souatys W. Davis FS & G. Co K. & W. WK Cava LD Knowles Ness County Keystone Manufacturing Co A. G. Weisher Dickinson County W. H. Kellogg H. Hesugh Dickinenn First National Bank of Stephens Moint C. IL Martin Thomas County W. A. Meyers A. Mayers W. Meyers G A. Meyers Frank Osborn Gen E. Cole

Patti Singing Again Seale Ara Bringing Pour Pounds For Her First Appearars

London theatre scene pivots on the return of famed actresses Sarah Bernhardt and Elvira Duse with contrasting styles. Adelina Patti prepares for season debut drawing strong advance seating. Reports note Duse illness rumors and Bernhardt French version versus Italian adaptation redefining Heimat as Magda.

Seale Ara Lospos London Sarah Bernhardt Elendra Duse Mie Bernhardt Ia Signora Duco Magda Adelina Putti Carmeneiti St James Hall

Osbon's New Trial Set for November Term

In Douglas county district court Clint Osboo charged with murder of Charles Bramble at Holton was denied bail and the trial scheduled for next November term. A jailhouse note confirms the date and venue.

Lawrence Kan

Crying for Food Aid Urgently Sought by Medford Citizens

A June report from Wichita notes Medford Oklahoma citizens sign an appeal for immediate food and clothing aid. W J Martindale of Wichita endorses the appeal and urges relief to the destitute in Lament township care of Mrs Emma Beacock. The Rock Island offers free transport of supplies.

Kansas City Star Wichita Medford W. J. Martindale Southweet Kansas Lament Township Aid Association Emma Beacock Rock Island

Tornado Sighted Near City Causes Dust Cloud Outbreak

Suter Dexten notes a fearsome tornado approached Sunday evening three miles southwest of town. The massive whirlwind formed dust clouds and moved northeast, appearing about forty rods wide. No damage was reported as the storm passed.

Suter Dexten Noutheast

International Window Glass Workers Move Toward World Federation

In Port Treasures, Pa, the American Window Glass Workers' Association plans steps to form an international federation. At the July 18 convention in this city, a Belgium and France alliance is discussed as Belgian strikes continue. Americans urged immediate donations to Belgian workers in need, recalling a former but withdrawn mutual aid arrangement.

Window Glass Workers Prrtsaces Juse Window Glass Workers of the World American Window Glass Workers’ Association American Association Belgium France Erogeeee Window Glass Workére Association Sa International Union Workmen of America

Harrison Arrives Home After Eastern Trip

Benjamin Harrison returned to Indianapolis today alighting from the Pennsylvania Limited at Union Station. He carried a large yellow traveling bag, was greeted by Secretary Tibbett, and driven to his home amid well wishers. He appeared well and hearty after the journey.

Indianapolis Isprasarouis Benjamin Harrison Pennsylvania Limited Union Station Mr. Harrison Tibbett Steron Harrison

No Rain In Sight Warmer Tonight In Topeka

No rain is expected in Topeka tonight or tomorrow with warmer temperatures. Mr Jennings notes scarce rainfall here while heavy rains occur in Montana and North Dakota, light rains in South Dakota, and Helena reports snow. The low pressure trough moves eastward, barometer remains high east of the Mississippi River, and temperatures rise east of the center while falling west. The morning read 74 degrees and by 2 40 this afternoon 92 degrees.

Topeka Jennings Montana North Dakota South Dakota Helena Mississippi River

Wealthy American seeks Tudor mansion estate in London

An American buyer in London seeks a historical residential estate with a Tudor or Elizabethan mansion, twenty bedrooms, five reception rooms, and 800 to 1,000 acres of land, offering about £50,000. The agent declined to reveal the buyer’s identity, and efforts to identify him have so far failed.

Associated Press London

Water Pipe Breaks on Eighth Near Kansas

A large water main burst at the corner of Eighth and Kansas Avenue at 10 am drawing a crowd. Barefoot boys waded in the cool water while workers repaired the pipe after about an hour. The break occurred at a valve while a street sprinkler was being filled.

Eighth Eighth and Kansas Avenue

New Orleans Bi metallic Convention Promises Success

Arrangements for the bi metallic convention in New Orleans are complete for Monday with country delegates already arriving. William J. Bryan of Nebraska and H. D. Money of Mississippi will deliver addresses. U S Assistant Treasurer O Neill on the silver issue thinks discussion may hurt it.

U.S O'Neill New Orleans Jane Wm. J. Bryan Nebraska H. D. Money Mississippi

O Neill dismisses free silver convention as nonrepresentative

United States Assistant Treasurer Jos O Neill says the Springfield free silver convention would be a rump gathering and not a real Democratic party reflection. He argues extremists do not mirror national or Democratic majorities and fear continuous discussion harms silver’s prospects.

United States O'Neil Boston Jos Neill Springfield Democratic Party Democratic National Committee

Debs Declines Presidential Candidacy Letter Says He Values Liberty

Eugene V. Debs writes to an officer of the local American Unionist Association that he cannot be a candidate for the presidency. He says he would not sacrifice liberty or be immobilized by ambition and prefers to work in his own way to free the American people.

Cixvauann AHK UL Eugene V. Debs Desa

Expect Trouble Sunday as WHI Re Made to Prevent Seeluilats

A Vienna dispatch reports an attempted ban on a Socialist demonstration for Sunday. Thousands of workers plan to march, and police pledge full effort to stop the meetings amid recent official reprimands for leniency. Serious trouble is anticipated as authorities seek to curb the socialist movement.

Seeluilats Vienos Lexpos Standard Vienna Socialista

Dr J B Hibben Elected Modern Woodmen Medical Director

The head camp of Modern Woodmen adjourned sine die at Maison Wisconsin to meet in Dubuque Iowa the first Tuesday in June 187. Yesterday's session ran past midnight with Northcott and Hewes re elected. Hollister named head banker to replace Sink and to choose a depository with board approval. Haydecker of Waukegan Illinois re hired as director and Dr J B Hibben of Topeka Kansas chosen head physician.

Maison Wis Dubuque Iowa Northcott Hewes Hollister Sink Haydecker Waukegan Illinois J. B Mibben Topeka Kan

Settles Rogers Case and Court Power Debate

The supreme court decision in the Householder case is said to settle the H Rogers matter by showing the court has no power to force the governor to revoke Senator Householder’s suspension from the board of charities, and likely no power to compel removing Senator Rogers as regent of the university. Also notes London activities and Atchison reorganization, with references to Field and Earl Russell estate Amberly Cottage.

Householder Rogers Supreme Court H Rogers Senator Householder Board of Charities Senator Rogers

Wheat from Kansas first car of 1895 crop markets

The first car of 1895 crop wheat arrives from Fayville Kansas grading Nu red and sold at a 5 cent premium. Unusually early, indicating a forward but possibly short crop. Other items note weekly New York bank statement with reserves and deposits changes, Lord Leamington’s upcoming quiet wedding, a $180 verdict against Pullman Palace Car Co, and Cornell Glee Club activities in London.

Gulfeyvile St. Louis Feyville Kas New York Pullman Chicaco Judge Ennis Pullman Palace Car Co

Reverend Buck in Geneva Death Rumor Ends

The Bay area report notes the death of Reverend D. Buck, a prominent Methodist minister and former president of the American Bible Society, tied to Geneva in June. Confirmation of details appears delayed amid scattered OCR fragments from the obituary.

Sey. D. Buck Dead Geneva Rev D. Buck American Bible Society Aind Tad i BU Wears

Time card shifts Santa Fe arrivals and Topeka departures

A new Santa Fe time card takes effect tonight at 12 05 am and brings changes affecting Topeka. No westbound trains change. No 6 to Chicago arrives 4 39 pm and departs 4 40 pm with supper to Kansas City. No 106 to St Joseph and Atchison now leaves Topeka at 4 40 pm instead of 6 05 pm. No 108 to St Joseph moves to 5 00 pm. Night express now arrives 4 55 am and departs 4 40 am. No 2 Atlantic express arrives 4 50 am and departs 5 00 am. No 3 westbound from Kansas City arrives 3 40 pm and departs 3 45 pm.

Sante Fe Santa Fe Topeka Chicago Kansas City St Joseph Atchison St. Joseph Atlantic Express Topeks

Ellis joints raid leads to fines and jail days

Ellis joints raided this week with three joint keepers arrested and jailed. They were convicted and each fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Hays Crry Kan

Peffer Addresses Bourbon County Free Silver Convention

A special from Fi Scott Kansas reports the Bourbon County Free Silver Convention in Fort Scott, largely radical with Senator Peffer as principal speaker. The meeting went Populist, steering toward county ticket nominations by the Red Cross Society for Cubs. A separate note from New York says the Cuban Red Cross society closed its Havana headquarters as funds were raised to aid insurgents in Cuba.

Bourbon County Kansas Crrr Fi Scott Kas Red Cross Society Cubs New York Colon Colombia Cuban Red Cross Society Cuba

Peanut Stand Stay Edward World Wins Reprieve

A Topeka state house incident ends with Alfred World of Morris County retaining his peanut and lemonade stand near the Ninth Street entrance after political pressure. The executive council rescinded an earlier order moving the stand following a push by World and his Republican allies.

State House Ninth Street Executive Council Morris County Alfred World Mr. World World Harry Richter Topeka

South District Shawnee County Committee Forms Temporary Leadership

Three members of the central committee met at the courthouse to form a temporary organization with G. M. Beart as chairman and T. M. Watson as secretary. Next meeting set for Saturday at 2 p.m. Two candidates, John Sitchin and George Flender, are vying for the county commissioner nomination. Sanitary officers Miller and Vanderpool resign. five remain. A unknown man was found dead near Saline two miles west of Brookville. possible suicide. coroner investigating.

Shawnee County Courtouse G. M. Beart T. M. Watson W.L. Fox Kansas Salina Brookville Union Pacific

Local notes span court actions travels and society

Mrs W D Lacey returns from Ran sue City after a week away. G G Schilling and W D Hagar plan a twenty five mile bicycle ride to St Slarys. Cashier W S Sinclair sues John W Clark in Topeka district court for 12746.77. W Sec Kim sues Nancy and George Barnett to foreclose a mortgage on Lot 140 Lane intrust for 850. Rowley seeks a receiver for Rowley Bros. Martha McCabe returns from Emporia and will stay home through summer. Saturday Night Club banquet at Throop with members and guests. John Kirvin’s theft case continued to Tuesday. Mrs Maria Bilas dies at 78 in Oakland with burial in Massachusetts. Chafing dish party concept described with menu and recipe details.

W. D. Lacey Ransue City W. SecKim Nancy Barnett George Barnett Lane BR. Rowley Rowley Bros Misa Martha Ro MecCabe McCabe Emporia College of Emporia Hom John Kirvin Mea Colty Justice Guy's Court Maria P. Bilas Elisa Oakland Masachusetts

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Breidy The State Bank Justice Johnston Apecome Court State University Law School Joan W. Breidenthal C. J Johnson, J Patti Osbon Losxpox Riga Lavina Russia Stint Lake Marshall Garfeld Park Oklahoma Smith Contr International Union Bryan Silver Debs J. B. Hibben Lespes Juné Hyde Bast Atchison Reorganization Committee Aioe Lord Leamington Marcy George Curzon Curzon Lord Beamington Mary Lester Washington Cornell Glee Club Lexpos Andrew D. White Cornell University Cornell Vst Henley-on-Thames Peffer Ft, Scott J. M. Miller C L. Vanderpool Vanderpool Council Miller
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