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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
6
Recent Topeka social items note a grand wedding at Grace Cathedral for Milas Sadie Hambleton and Charles Thorid, with elaborate green and white decor, a large bridal party, a choir, and guests from Topeka and nearby towns. The piece lists attending families, local officials, and multiple social events and visits around town.
A June meeting of representatives from Consolidated Gas Light, East River Gas, Standard Gas, and Houston Gas discussed consolidating under Consolidated Gas Light Company. The plan envisions buying the three smaller firms’ stock with stock in the consolidation, with major financiers including Rockefeller, Peak, Tilford, and Wessel backing a company valued near sixty million dollars.
The Brewers' association reports for 1896 show US beer tax receipts by the federal treasury at 35,784 dollars for 1894 with a net increase over 1805 of 2,443,617. Taxed volumes include 1,120,808 gallons. 1,666 brewers, 12,064 tavern dealers, 294,294 retail dealers, and 4,868 wholesale dealers are listed. Expenditures last year totaled 29,017 dollars with receipts of 348,784, leaving a treasury balance of 70,78e. The association supports relief for St Louis cystic patients and cyclone victims in East St. Louis and Nebraska. it now has Tol members.
Exeter S B June 10 The Boston and Maine freight wreck east of Exeter in a single incident killed the engineer and two brakemen. A through freight from Portland to Boston struck a washout at Ferralds colvert, the locomotive somersaulted into a hole and seven cars were demolished.
R Kennedy departed for Pan Hie while Hoover of Silver Lake spends the day in town. Castley and Port for Dry Goods and Shoes. Mr and Mrs Teter Ott of Arispis Kun host at Ma Clark’s. Grocers Davis and Mick move stock to the south side. Harper Opera company left at 6:20 AM for a special car over the Union Pacific. Miss Exina Parkhurst invited to sing in the oratorio to be at Wichita soon. Horacek music club meets with Misses Noni and Dora Hischok at 226 West Gordon. Mrs Harry Dew at West Game Street has been ill but now improving. Kolgar’s arborator visits No. 2 and learns Ned was the caller. Miss Wale Miller, a Grave teacher, departs for port to attend state normal. Dr. Cannan of Miteourd visits relatives, stays with AC Bovis and brother in Jackson Street. Clarice Chamberlain of Indianapolis visiting S B Wills, goes to Junction City for two weeks. Miss Coline M Campbel leaves for Bouluar Colo. Mrs John Dolman and children depart for Spokane to spend summer. Epworth Lomie plenite and temperance rally at Garfield Park well attended despite weather. about 160 present. Addresses by Hon. Hitch Cook, Rev. Embree, and James Troutman.
Judge Foster refuses to compel Kadai City Stock Yards Colepans to surrender books to state experts. General Manager Morse says much data is in Kansas City and Boston records. Judge Porter orders all books and papers handed to state experts for full inspection.
At Kansas City Union Depot yesterday the family of Lee Chang, a Chinese merchant, and his wife with five children attracted hours of attention. Bystanders crowded the group, studied the Chinese women and children, asked intrusive questions, and caused discomfort until the depot master was asked to disperse the crowd.
The American association of pursermen selects Omaha as next meeting site and names officers including President Irving Rouse of New York and Secretary George Seager of New York. An executive committee draws members from Georgia, Kansas, and other states. The Nurse Fellows Mutual Protective association also elects officers with N Halbaneh of Padmore as president and George Seager as secretary and treasurer.
Shawnee County Republican officials announce a county convention to be held next Saturday at 2 PM at the Flambeau club. All Republican clubs are entitled to refreshments and representation, with one delegate plus an extra for every five members. The meeting aims to elect officers and choose delegates for the state moving association.
Charles K Holliday and Richard Von Zaller returned after noon from a two day fishing trip at Sliver Lake bringing home about 1 pounds of fish. Local residents attend Stahl picture in Topeka and TE Beyman memorial foundation work continues at Central Congregational Church. Modern Woodmen reception to honor Sunfisher team national toe rolling champions set for Hamilton hall with M W Saxon and lodge officers to speak, followed by dancing and refreshments.
Tim McCarthy's daughter Nora and ex-State Auditor Tim McCarthy were married yesterday at St Paul Episcopal Church. Gilbert Furene Selle of Yates Center served as groom, with Miss Edna Crane of Topeka as bridesmaid and Ralph Sells of Wichita as best man.
Ellen Philips, via attorney A D Severance, sues Kansas City for 25000 alleging the city’s failure to appoint a state mandated inspector allowed the Boston store to violate seating laws. The suit claims continued standing harmed Philips, an employee, affecting health.
The Herald reports William De Bynum, chairman of the national Democratic committee, is moving with his family from Indianapolis to Brooklyn. He will establish permanent headquarters in New York as a major strategic shift for the party ahead of the 19%. Bynum has long been a leading figure in the Democratic movement.
Leavenworth June 10 government sues J E Day Dr A M Eldison and T H Hain officers of We American Investment company for running a lottery and using mail frauds case goes to jury Judge Foster questions witnesses Bain ex president grilled on how 450 paid to a policyholder who paid 1 25 a month ten years cross examination heats up defense counsel protest persists as Perry continues probe witness admits lack of knowledge of company funds.
A English syndicate secures options on all coal fields along the Cincinnati Southern Way in southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee. The deal involves extensive coal lands near the Cumberland River with rail access along the river at Point Burnside and stretches across seven miles. Total investment is estimated between 5,000,001 and 10,600,000 dollars, with Coal Creek and Jelly mines possibly acquired later and Brusby Mountain as the only remaining state mine to challenge the syndicate.
Heavy rain in the Connecticut river watershed causes rapid rises and washouts from Bellows Falls to Greenfield. Dams fail at Warner Manufacturing and Eddy & Son, with mill and log booms spilling into the flooded streams. Springfield dispatches place the flood at Turners Falls and Charlemont, highlighting widespread disruption and floating logs.
A serious railroad accident at Bradford Tennessee reports two Illinois Central freight trains colliding near a curve by the depot. Injured workers were taken to a hotel as medical aid arrived by special train from Jackson. Names and injuries include Henee with a broken collarbone, Ho Bowley with a sprained ankle, Ed Powers with minor bruises, Bob Bork with back injuries, and Jim Northcut with leg and arm fractures.
Vice President Garriel A Hobart faces sworn testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging four direct infractions of the antipoiline law. He is named as one of three planners of a routing pact for roads east of Chicago, described as enforced in clear violation of federal law. The agreement was presented to the commission by A J Clark, general western freight agent for Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway.
Governor Mudd announces a reprieve for Theodore Durrant from Yosemite California dated June 10. The reprieve lasts until July 9 and 28 as needed to settle federal court interference questions in the state court sentence.
Hutchinson Kansas reports EJ Cole aged sixteen died at home. He was a former Greenback candidate for congress in 1876 and a noted reform and Populist lecturer. The note mentions the Chaulengua Assembly at Forest Park Ottawa with travel details to Chautauqua Assembly, and assorted travel ads including rail and bus fares.
The jury finds John Fowell of the Cleveland baseball club guilty on charges of playing and exhibiting Sunday baseball. Deliberations lasted from 7 PM to noon, settling the fate of Sunday baseball in Cleveland.
The report shows gains in wheat with July futures rising after an open rally, corn steady amid strong bids, and oats easing then firming. Livestock demand persists with Texas cattle receipts noted and steady to higher grain prices influencing feeding margins.
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