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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1897
Page
5
In Topeka representatives FitzGerald and Gluck pressed Gov Leedy for pardons of four jointists amid allegations of influence peddling involving Mike Madison and Strumma. They argued prosecutions were not directed by them and sought removal of Lewelling from the Railroad Board, amid partisan pressure and calls for legislative action on attendance at court openings.
Testimony in the stockyards investigation before Special Master Heerze W. Cihre will end at the Attorney General Hoyte's office on the coming Saturday with several witnesses to be summoned. Judge Foster ordered completion of the report by August 1 and the final hearing is set for September 6. A restraining order stays in effect until then, with bond set at 375,000 to reimburse shippers if the company fails to uphold the law. Farmers carry their own risk as wheat losses mount, and Sherman County has chartered a mutual protection association for crop risk, an insurance-like company funded by assessments. Directors for the first year include TM Simmons, J. W. Smith, A. Shaffer, A. Kent, and Win Watker Jr.
Disjointed notes discuss political endorsements and court procedures. Mentions a candidate Jean Heuneettgieelt and others, with references to sheriffs, probate court, and opening sessions. Aimed at editorial or legal notice style, bits hint at election timing and official duties.
In Dupierre Ta on June 22 a crowd of 2,006 watched teacher Alexander Dupierre the Hypnotist claim to resurrect Clark Paige buried at Kimbel's three days earlier. The coffin reportedly acted as a funnel for air. Paige reportedly remained alive for about 12 hours without food. After disinterment Paige appeared lifelike, then slipped into a comatose state before a dose of wine and water revived him in 15 minutes and he walked about the grounds.
Two injunction suits were filed in district court. One targets Al Hayallp, owner of the Royal Blizard bell, and Cecise Hanley who owns the building. The other names W. F Lytle and Mrs. Car olin Cotran over a saloon run on their premises. The wrong party name was noted as 7% Lytle the barber, though his son operates the place and was previously arrested for running a saloon.
In Washington June 22 Prof Fanciulli’s court finding on Sousa’s marine band is debated. Zimmerman and Larsen praised for leadership at naval academy and White House grounds concert, where a new march The East High School Cadet March impressed audiences. Lords Congratulate the Queen as Jubilee Demolition passed unanimously with Salisbury’s motion.
Rumors in Wall Street say a decision in the Northern Pacific presidency race is read in order and an announcement will soon name Mr La Mont as winner. The Chautauqua Assembly at Forest Park starts June 18. Santa Fe offers $59 round trip tickets to Nashville and back for the exposition. Ads praise De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns and pain, and Hall's Hair Renewer as a thickening tonic.
The Topeka city council met to award two contracts and sell the old house in the city park. Lane won the sidewalk contract at 3 cents per square foot, but other bids ranged up to 9 cents. The house bid by City Engineer Barnes at 25 dollars was rejected amid light attendance and jokes. The council discussed painting, viaduct repairs, window shutters, and moving the house, with several measures approved or tabled. Mayor Fellows and councilmen debated bids, taxes, and potential legal actions, including a $25,000 damage claim by the railroad.
Los Angeles merchants and manufacturers at a June meeting advocated an independent boat line linking San Pedro with western Mexican and Central American ports to boost the city’s trade with Mexico. Weather outlook for Kansas fair with scattered showers. winds from south to west. References to remedies and laundry ads appear among the dated clippings.
Topeka items report Fred Freeman returning to New York and Dr H B Hogeboom in Pittsburg on business while state officials plan a restar meeting. The state military and wealth boards meet with Governor Leedy, Kansas Supreme Court reports due, and a war dance planned at Potawatomi fairgrounds. Public notices include rail service talks, a salt of civic figures, and the Modern Woodmen and G W forges inviting new members. An upcoming excursion from Topeka, a new Colored Citizen weekly, and police actions on license issues wrap up the city scene.
President Andrews of Brown University faces trustees after reports he incurred John D. Rockefeller's displeasure. Andrews spoke in New York at a social gathering while Rockefeller considered a major gift, possibly $1,000,000, influencing the college's funding. The trustees may summon him upon return from Europe to answer for free silver views.
The executive committee of the reunion group met in Topeka to invite General Lew Wallace as the central orator for the soldiers' celebration during the Fall Festival. W. A. Peffer was elected chairman of the speakers committee to handle Wallace correspondence. other program items not yet set. Electric Bitters praised as a tonic by readers in Worthington Indiana and Chicago reports noting health restorations. sold at J. K. Jones' drug store.
Recount of Bryan Day at Ottawa Chautauqua notes a Missouri Pacific train special from Topeka leaving Friday at 7.50 pm and returning the next morning at 7.90 am. The round trip fare is 1.09, valid only on the special train.
State witnesses take the stand in the conspiracy in restraint of trade case against officials of the American Tobacco Company. Peter Hausmann of St Louis testifies about coercion claims and profits from direct purchases and the role of the National Tobacco Company in covering losses. Other witnesses include Theo Alien Daniel Bressiey Frederic H. Byer and Henry L Blackwell.
Busgard's May Mass June 22 The work of building the sea wall along the shores of Gray Gables and the making of other extensive improvements around the summer home of President Cleveland are completed. The project has enhanced the estate's beauty with sand from a hill near the Keeper's lodge and flood of signs used in construction. Cleveland has had workers tend to farming more closely this year and looks for a good early crop of vegetables and hay on the estate gardens.
Denver reports that Colorado will be the only state in the Union where several major holidays are not legal. The legislature’s action on negotiable instruments reappeared, noting the holidays of Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Washington’s Birthday, and Memorial Day are not observed as legal holidays locally. Only local holidays remain: Saturday, Labor Day, and the Saturday half holiday.
Reports say a warden was attacked by a bear named Ashland while a beast trotted away after a meal of Buchanan. In Ashland a large black bear was sold to a meat market, dressed at 200 pounds. Over a dozen bears seen around town this week and fishermen report hindrance. Tailors strike ends in New York with about 20,000 workers secured. The Monarch of Patent Medicine promotes Hair Renewer claiming to restore hair on bald heads.
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