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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1897

Page

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McKinley Cuba Policy Outlined to Avoid Intervention

New York dispatch reports a policy pledge from the incoming administration to intervene minimally in Cuban affairs and avoid meddling with Spain. It states the United States will protect its citizens while preserving Cuba’s status quo, with any war actions to be decisively national.

New York Marth Jura Priya Spain Boch McKinley Pwiles Rye Eldeen United States Malin Mckinley Republic of Culm Wuld Mavane Elcot McKinley Wornsa Chiid Major Metintey Gelightad Gener Lev Michiniel

St Bernard Monastery Ruined by Avalanche Demolition

A Puria dispatch reports the Famous Monastery at St Bernard partially ruined by an avalanche. The left wing collapsed and monks tunneled to escape. no deaths were noted.

Puria St Hernard Enon Lp

Kentucky Senator Appointment Fiasco Rumors Swirl

In Louisville Kentucky March Merciat reports that Governor Bradley may not appoint a senator but convene the legislature to let Blackburn seek another term. The speculation centers on a plan to alter control and empower an assembly to elect a successor amid party pressure and shifting alliances.

Bradley Blackburn Kentucky Louisville Merciat Pati- Helireat Trodhey Wilgut Mehance United States

Japan Adopts Gold Standard Withdraws Silver

Yokohama reports government decision to adopt gold as monetary standard with five yen as the smallest gold unit. Silver will be withdrawn gradually as the old silver standard is phased out. The reform begins in October as the new system comes into operation.

Yokohama Des Oxtover

Sanguily and Family Arrive at Key West Amid Cheers

A crowded Key West harbor welcomed Junio Sanguly and his family on the steamer Mascotte from New Fort, with a public display of greeting by admirers and locals. Reported tensions and crowd scenes accompanied the arrival as officials conducted sanitary checks before escorting Sanguily to a carriage amid celebrations and speculation about recent events.

Key West Fin Junio Sanguls Ferns Mascotte Iteg Theodah & i Sia Peteon Geo Wayer Bate Frisde Betail Suigully

Hudson's Side in Kansas State Printer Fight

Snow's attorneys paid from Governor's contingent fund as case to oust Snow and recognize Snow proceeds through supreme court. Attorney General Boyle and Governor Leeds back the effort. Snow contends rights to state printer extend to June 30. Voucher payments and state expenditure cited as support for Snow while courts and political boards have ruled against him.

Iludaon Snow Ty Thiste Supreme Court Atorney Boyle Leeds District Court Thesr Sewinet Maow Lesterature Suiw Str Erera Athles Ee Diretrict Court Legal State Printer of Kansas Panine Wiecht Lam Asain Reeds Muris Gieim Curtis Cas Chae Comite Wilte Revern Clomona Vurcher Unis Zovoehof Basisc Sivte Ez Fel Altorney Hudson Supreme Wrt J. Khinlwck Benury M Staten Saunimg Court Karese

Navy Blue Jackets to Attend Inaugural Parade

Arrangements completed for naval participation with 38 blue jackets under Captain Sands from the cruiser Columbia. Battalion drawn from New York Indiana and Columbia now at Hampton Roads. A special steamer will take men up the river to Washington. They arrive Thursday morning and return the same night.

Washington Sands Indiana Columbia Hampler Roads

Weyler Resigns As War Preparations Begin

A Havana dispatch reports Captain General Weyler has forwarded resignation to Madrid and will depart within weeks after the Sanguilly release. Separate Tallahassee dispatch claims Florida’s rail lines and federal authorities prepared to move quickly to deploy state and federal troops to Tampa Key West Augustine Jacksonville and other coast towns if needed. torpedoes and coastal batteries have been placed at key harbors, with state troops ready for rapid call up and movement.

New York Herald Havana Weyler Madrid Julio Sanguilly Sanguilly Ramon Blanco Arenas Pena Plata Weyter Chivas Tallahasee Florida Opco Washington Tampa Key West Augustine Jacksonville AL St. Augustine Old Fort Ikey West St Augustine Miami Tampa Bay

McKinleys Ready for Departure Tonight at Canton

Canton dispatch notes the McKinley family making final preparations for their departure this evening. Major McKinley and Mrs McKinley are in excellent health and spirits, with Dr. Phillips reporting no physical concerns. Washington observers say the White House is prepared for occupancy by President and Mrs McKinley, while furnishings and interiors have been refreshed for their arrival. In banking news, United States currency reports dividends across several banks including Forty percent at Gennett National Bank and other institutions.

Canton McKinley Major Mic McKinley Philips McKintey Bere Inc Washington Mitch L Thiboi Isin Cleveland Baye Princevon Nathen Me. Porter Major McGinley White House Fienas Ie Faney

Wingett and King Go. Police Board Dismiss Two Patrolmen

The Topeka police board discharged two patrolmen Saturday night, Wingett and King, after less than a month in service. They were replaced by Joseph Campbell and George Rucker, both Populists. Campbell is white, Rucker is Black. Rucker is well known in his community and Campbell is related to ex-Governor Lewelling. The board cited a need for better fits. Chief Steele opposed the dismissals but the board acted. Campbell and Rucker began duties tonight, Campbell at Parkdale and Rucker at Souris Topeka.

Police Board Topeka Police Board Wingett Tn Madre Robert Jagrdos Charles P. King King Alvb Police A.J. Arnold Kenley Gardiner Steele Billard State Journal Whit Renin Wilson Keith Hit Keith Aid Joseph Campbell Geo. Rucker Campbell Beere Lewelling Rucker South Topeka Parkdale Souris Topeka

Santa Fe Land Grant Reversed by Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court today annulled a Santa Fe land grant, reversing the judgment of the lower court. The decision voids the grant, with implications for the disputed tract and related parties.

Supreme Court of the United States Washington March United States Supreme Court Santa Fe

Ministers Want Law To Force Church Attendance In Topeka

The Ministerial union of Topeka met at the YMCA and urged an ordinance covering Sunday theaters ball games and other entertainments with paid admission The group planned to submit the draft to congregations for ratification and then to Topeka city council for passage Two primaries are mentioned with three suffrage endorsed women preparing for school board primaries and the association remaining nonpartisan

Ministerial Union of Topeka M. L. ‘Thomas Chas. M. Sheldon Topexa M. F. McKiratan Crawford Fickney M.L. Thomanz Shwifield Ehu Council Ministerial Union Gay &T

Auditorium bill sails through Senate in Shawnee plan

The Topeka auditorium bill cleared the Senate 23 to 2 amid confusion by two opposing senators. It authorizes cities of the 26,000 plus population to appropriate up to 10,000 for a site or building from general funds, with voter approval at a general election. The measure moves to the House, with Gov. Leedy expected to sign once officially published. The city election in April could also place the proposition on the ballot.

Topeka Auditorium Senate Sterne Morrow Washington County Mosher Cloud County State Journal General Revenue Fund

Senate Passes Bills in Morning Session

The Kansas senate approved seven bills this morning including an act for recording real estate mortgage assignments within 30 days, wage protection for laborers especially miners, rescheduling the April county commissioners meeting, city first class regulations on contracts for street work, funding for county high schools, and amendments to session laws. House measures proceed to governor for signature while senate bills go to the house.

Topeka Auditorium Senate Lambert Lincol Farreley Zimmer Coleman

Four Bills Pass In Legislature Amid Procedural Reforms

The house approved four bills including restrictions on railroad crossing delays and street or alley vacations, with one bill setting contempt procedures for courts. Governor signature expected. The measures, drafted by Senator Forney and the judiciary committee, address rail gridlock, city boundary changes, and statutory purchases.

Senator Forney Judiciary Committee WLC

Indictment Cites Libel Prohibition in Court Proceedings

The text notes penalties for publishing libel or slander about the court or judge. It states that violations of court-related prohibitions could be deemed misdemeanors with punishment including up to 12 months in county jail, or fines up to 2000 dollars, or both.

Impeachment Petition Aims to Remove Judge Vandivert

A petition for impeachment alleges misconduct and high misdemeanors in office by Judge Vandivert. The document claims wilful oppression partiality corruption and abuse of authority and seeks an impeachment session in the house records.

Vandivert Andonge Eterne Ae Nce

Must Keep on the Walks House Bill Seeks Penalty

The house committee on state affairs recommends a bill imposing a penalty of not less than 10 nor more than 320 for anyone who walks rides or drives across state house grounds and does not follow the walks. The bill was reported today and prepared by the secretary of state. The executive council plan diagonal walks and will enforce the law if the measure passes.

House Committee On State Affairs State House

Final push for oleomar garine bill passage

Supporters rally for a last effort to pass the oleomar garine bill as it nears a floor vote tomorrow after a prior defeat in committee. Former opponents report receiving instructions from constituents to switch positions and back the measure.

Won't Abolish Offices Despite Calendar Pressure

The house shows no prospect of passing bills to abolish the labor commissioner and the board of public works. Chairman Weilep urged their passage, but they remain on the calendar with little chance of advancement. The likelihood of abolition is in doubt.

Board of Public Works Weilep Committee On State Affairs

House Passes Stock Yards Bill With Narrow Vote

The measure cleared the house by 103 votes with Cub Wien the sole opponent. Absent or not voting were Armstrong Eperson Ernst Feighner Gates Giles Harvey Henley Keefer McCarthy Smith Trueblood. The bill goes to the senate as Special Orders for Wednesday.

Stock Yards House Cub- Wien Armstrong Epperson Ernst Feighner Gates Gilespie Harvey Henley Keefer McCarthy Smith Brown

Ingalls on Trusts and the power of the people

In a New York print, John J. Ingalls argues that opposition to trusts stems from concern that monopolies restrain liberty and degrade labor. He asserts the people can outlaw trusts, tax excess power, and use courts to curb production and price control, warning against partisan manipulation.

New York Sonpirvd

Gage Arrives in Washington for Treasury Dinner

Washington report says J. Gage of Tislots arrives by Chesapeake and Ohio from Warm Springs Virginia and will attend a dinner hosted by Secretary Car and other treasury officials at the home of Thomas Nelson Page in Rhode Island context.

Washington J. Gase Tislots Carliste Miesapeake & Olio Wet Springs Thomas Ryan Rhode Treasury Gug Thomas Nelson Page

Train carrying Governor Tanner narrowly wrecked in West Virginia

Washington March 1 The Illinois governor Tanner was aboard a speeding passenger train that narrowly avoided disaster near Moundsville as a track walker John Fitzpatrick warned them of a bonfire on the rails. The locomotive struck burning debris before stopping amid boulders at the cliff edge, saving many lives.

Washington Tanner Illqois Moundsville Benwood Anyon John Pitzick West Virginia

Funeral F S Stumbaugh Laid To Rest In Topeka

Funeral held yesterday at English Lutheran Church with Rev A B Waner sermon. Large attendance including Topeka bar and Mrs Brumbaugh’s family. Col F S Stumbaugh, veteran of Franklin County militia and Civil War officer, practiced law in Rush Center before moving to Topeka, later Kansas legislator.

F. S Stumbaugh Topelew Magehetd Lutheran Church A.B. Wanener Topeka Col Frederick & Stumtaugh Pennsylvania Franklin County Beret Frankin County Regiment Pire Brecond Pennsylvenia Volunteer Infantry Stambaugh Eunn Stumbaugh FDR McCook Servion Sman Cameron Kansas Itt Mott Rush Center Tushminty Toppius Cal. Stumbaugh UN Berhin Mra. Brumoauch Hite Tsader George Alay Stumbauch Toprke Elizabeth Davison Tush Center Tom Stemback Earlboro Todae No A. M Lincoln Post

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