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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1897
Page
3
Report details mounting legal expenses and costly claims against Butler County. Residents see bills climb as lawsuits, settlements, and fees accumulate, spotlighting county financial strains and administrative responses.
A report from El Dorado describes a contested bill presented by the jailor for mileage and related expenses during the Bussey case. The document outlines charges for jury fees, services, and travel, with totals claimed and questions raised about itemization and venue, including costs for witnesses and board of jurors.
A disputed plan concerns profits and control in a city enterprise. Officials and company directors argue over a proposed dividend and the future of the venture as a decree or charter terms may revert, amid discussions of costs, shares, and potential restructuring.
A fragmented wire fence telephone line connects with Central at Manhattan Wharf. A series of mishaps unfold on the Walnut River involving a boat, a snake, and a chase as residents attempt to capture a runaway mule. In other news, a coal contract awarded and harvests remain scarce due to labor shortages.
From Emporia to Hutchinson and Abilene brief items describe local happenings. Notes cover a church pulpit supply by a Glendale, Pennsylvania clergyman, a Gettysburg College graduate, and a seminary reminiscence. Mentions weather, travel, and property concerns with regional details and names.
A party of three led by James Sprague Clarence Eprogte and William Goldthwaite will travel by a bus once used between the soldiers home and the ty. The crew aims to spend about two weeks en route to Denver to hunt fish and enjoy a moral overland journey.
A Jacksonville dispatch reports Weyler requesting 20 000 more volunteer troops and 40 900 additional regulars to reach a force by September 1. An engagement near Zajin Grande and Saran is noted with casualties including 15 killed and several wounded. The report claims a Spanish column committed an attack on a ranch, with 13 reported killed and others allegedly murdered.
A severe storm hit a convict camp near Chiaga Dakota Ga last night during supper. A scaffold and chains collapsed killing two inmates instantly and injuring ten severely, with twenty escaping. About 150 prisoners were at work at the lumber mills when the disaster occurred. Guards, hasty in the panic, allowed many to flee. one escapee was captured after heavy pursuit. The state offers a reward if all culprits are not apprehended.
June 24 Cashington reports United States minister to Persia informed of Molammeiians invading Tehran Jewish quarter. Residents faced maltreatment as authorities promised help but persecutions allegedly continued, with victims forced to surrender money after officers allegedly failed to protect them.
A June 26 report from New York describes a novel craft designed by Captain Carl J. H. Filndt built for Christmas. The vessel features a hidden exterior and a beam tapering to an overhanging stern, with a pilot house and a deck area shaped like fish scales. Built with oak and steel ribs, it is six feet tone and six feet? beam, 32 feet long, drawing feet of water, housing state rooms, a kitchen, and capacity for JO men.
Attention Capital Lodge No 3 announces funeral services for our late Brother Barney Quant. The services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the lodge hall. Members are requested to attend promptly. By order of the lodge master ERNEST MUELLER Rev.
Miss Lillian Blais, 22, woke at 3 30 am to a man in her father’s clothes. He pressed a pistol to her chest and fired, the ball lodging just above the heart. Bloodhounds traced the suspect, and locals threaten lynching if captured.
J Black, Santa Fe agent, received word that harvest hands are needed immediately in the Larned region including Great Bend and Kinsley. About 200 to 300 workers may be sought at several points in the area to avert crop loss as the wheat season advances.
Judge Hazen sentenced Harry Stoops, a contractor, to three years in the penitentiary for abducting Marjorie Wallace. Stoops defended himself with a speech claiming innocence while the court warned against tempting young girls.
Los Angeles June 28 The Atlantic and Pacific railroad will assume possession at midnight next Wednesday after being obstructed by the Santa Fe Circulars announcing the change have been issued Officers elected will assume jurisdiction on June 30 Walker as chairman Ripples president Morton third vice president Nevins general manager White general auditor Holier Homan treasurer Deming secretary Gardier treasurer Moravelis general counsel Kenna solicitor Wells general superintendent Bigderaus Chambers general freight agent Berne general passenger agent Crary auditor Kouns superintendent car service Waluh general baseage agent Teanes division baseage agent Waluh and others listed for Topeka and Los Angeles areas.
Mr W Kouns of the Committee of Fifteen received word that Helexales and Bech are selected by Santa Fe shop employees to represent them in arranging the Santa Fe celebration. Department picks include water service A Manson, boiler W S Lawless, machinery A M Baird, and W E B Carrie. General Manager Frey will issue the circular this week.
Alfred Corning Clark to fund a model kindergarten in New York by Cooperstown heirs with Isaac Singer’s firm backing. The scheme plans a mixed kindergarten and entertainment hall above a roof garden in the East Side tenement district. New York Kindergarten Association to supervise with Clark funding. Initial cost around 700 000 dollars may rise to cover ongoing support. Lease secured and workers prepare to clear the old building for occupancy next summer.
Beatrice excursionists faced disappointment as a washout near Blue Rapids delayed trains for hours. Passengers left at Marysville before the return trip, with many preferring to skip the ride to avoid further delays. Thunderstorms continued, with a 58 degree afternoon and forecast rain tonight.
Special team will serve Toneta 12740 PM. Returning will leave Hulton 7:30 PM. Tickets on sale June 30th to July inclusive, only for the round trip. Educate Your Bows is With Cascarets. Candy Pasherik, cure constipation forever. CCC. refund policy unclear.
Herman EL Van Laer, a book-keeper at the Real Estate building, died this afternoon from abdominal trouble at Christ's hospital. He was employed by the EL Ball company and resided at 615 Lincoln street.
New York June 25 Boxing business concerns push to find a purse for Maher vs Sharkey. Rumors name W A Brady and Dan Stuart as possible organizers while critics fear neglect of promotion may sink the Nevada bout. Baseball notes follow with Cleveland over Chicago and Cincinnati defeating Louisville amid strong fielding and pitching performances.
Debs has forwarded a package of letters from Terre Haute totaling four in three days. The missives express endorsements, pledges of financial and moral aid, or inquiries about subscribing to the Social Democracy of America. The writer notes rising enthusiasm and activity around the movement despite some disagreement among readers.
President Van der Abe of the St Louis baseball club, with Mrs Van der Abe, returns from a circuit with the Browns. He says the team, barring Cincinnati, won more games on the trip than any other western club. Grady and Hallman energize the infield and Hallman, once captain Comiskey left, has become a slugger while Villas? guides and talks to players.
Two Newton youths aged around twenty drowned while boating on the Little Arkansas River near Clarendon. They were later identified as residents of Newton and were found after authorities searched the river. Local officials and the WW A Stock Commission prepared to report further details and arrange notices.
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