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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1897
Page
3
The copy touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the standard family remedy for colds coughs and lung diseases. It emphasizes large household bottles over small palliatives and claims greater cost equals greater cure with no theory overturning the claimed effectiveness.
Mrs. T. J. Horns on Crane Street faces fraud concerns after a bank tray incident. Korn Kasigha died accidentally at the asylum. his widow’s $260 insurance claim was denied. A boarding house worker sought $2 for expenses while a separate suit over insurance proceeds heads to higher court. The ruling includes a partial grant to Loving Smith and possible future payout pending appeal.
Kansas City report notes Senator Ingalls will provide special writings for the New York Journal from the St. Louis Convention and impressions of the trip to Carson. The plan draws mixed reactions about whether it marks professional reporting or a publicity stunt.
Newton March 2 Local lodges of the L O O F and Daughter of Hebokaly met last night to perfect plans for the reception and entertainment of visitors attending the seventh congressional district school of instruction in Newton this week. Grand Master W. M. Glenn will direct the events with other grand lodge officials including Voorhis Grant and Brown. The school runs Wednesday through Thursday with two hour sessions and an address of welcome by St Danter, followed by a response from Grand Master Glenn.
In Leavenworth a police board declaration to close Open Sunday saloons by midnight Saturday night was publicly announced yet a Sunday survey found several joints still operating near the police station. Reporters observed drinking and card playing as if Sunday were normal, with outsized activity beyond the city center and little restraint.
John Zimmerman, a 15 mile northeast resident, drank Kansas whisky and returned home to abuse his wife. Their 1-year-old son grabbed a shotgun in a corner, fired, hitting Zimmerman in the chest. He died within an hour as Sheriff Murray investigated the murder scene. Almaner man was a long-time Nemaha County resident and wealthy.
James G Pies registry of Colby Kansas reports that land occupied for a cemetery needs title. The Kirwin city council has received letters from residents seeking access for relatives or friends to the cemetery. Officials consider a warranty deed and act of ownership necessary to proceed with the cemetery plan.
A Cheney report says local citizens demolished a house and smashed jugs and liquor after warning two Wichita men to stop selling liquor. The scene left the ground damp with red liquor and sparked sentiments against liquor sales. In Emporia the Sante Be Yarts fracas led to Ed Lane’s discharge as a switchman after a clash with George Hornbarger.
In Fort Scott the Atlantic Trust company suit led to the water plant sale to satisfy bondholders. Ottawa forms a Commercial club with Dr. Wasson as president and Branson secretary. Atchison’s Hutchins still holds his first hundred dollars for funeral expenses. Belo sees several candidates for Colby land office. Lawrence reports a suicide attempt by Miss Wa Borrensten- Sgrander. Wichita investigates a mysterious disappearance. Armourdale worker Worthington killed in a shop accident. Abilene child dies of suffocation. Salina to host a creamery within six days.
The Post's Washington special reports that free silver Republicans held a caucus and vowed to attack the international monetary conference bill when it reaches final approval. Senators Teller Dubois Cannon Pettigrew and allies argue the bill is folly and bad faith and will aid a silver advance.
Chas Wolff owner of Wolf Packing Co buys Red Ben the half brother of John Fr esami to pull a large packing house wagon in Topeka. Red Ben sired by Achiond Wilkes stands 2 29 hands foaled 1891 trained by George Watt sold yesterday to Chas West for 3200. half brother A. K. Gentry recently sold for...
W J Bryan visited Washington for a brief hour in the press gallery and will depart with Mrs Bryan for Salem Oregon then Lincoln Nebraska. J T Taylor of TexasEastern traction reports progress on Galveston Santa Fe depot and anticipates completion by July with a cornerstone ceremony soon. brick used is Texas pressed brick.
Former patrolman Winsett claims he was discharged before his appointment by police commissioners, who insist the action was prior to his submission. He cites prohibition during a new form, while others reportedly bought their positions. Local health note advises proper scalp care and Hall's Hair Renewer as treatment guidance.
At a New York meeting, Union Pacific officials questioned Kansas Pacific net earnings cited by G W Mink. They claimed earnings figures misstate capitalization and charges, citing government subsidies and divisions on the eastern and western rails.
Kansas City March 2 Charles Rymal, brakeman for the Alton road, was killed Saturday near Marshall, Missouri after a final confession of impending marriage to a Slater woman. He spoke of danger, recalled his watch with a keepsake photo, and asked fellow trainmen to remember him as he died within seven hours.
The Switchmen's Union of North America elects new officers at Stropes hall in Kansas City. Grand master is Neughton of Cleveland, vice grand master William Hern of La Crosse, treasurer and secretary MLA Conlin of Kansas City, Kan. Directors include J. E. Tipton Parsons Kan, B Wish Omaha, HL Sterling St Joseph. Next convention set for October in Cleveland.
The Union Pacific Railroad has replaced bell rope signals on most passenger trains with air whistle signals. The change, aimed at saving labor, removes the need for brakemen to pull the rope from the far end of cars. Each car now uses separate connections powered by an air reservoir under the car.
John R. Parrish, 35, a Santa Fe fireman, was killed when his head was struck by timbers while leaning out of a cab window on a train near Sulabacher, one mile south of Las Vegas New Mexico. He leaves a widow and two children. he carried $2,000 accident insurance and will be interred at San Marcial. Other brief items note Pacific railway personnel changes and a Denver division foreman.
Governor Leedy said he has not fixed a date to appoint a new elections commissioner, delaying action while a bill to abolish the office was debated. With McMaster's term ending next Saturday, names floated include George Wagner and L M Padgie along with F J Whitaker Brenk Herald D C Tillotson and Furnmen Beker.
The auditorium bill failed to pass before 3 PM and will be revived this evening. On third reading it will be amended to exclude cities with under 39 000 residents to satisfy Atchison Leavenworth and Kansas City objections. Supporters expect quick passage tomorrow, arguing it harms Shawnee county only and criticising petty opposition.
Chicago March 2 Judge Joseph McKenna of California arrived en route to Washington. He declined to name his future cabinet post, saying the choice between attorney general and interior secretary would be settled after a forthcoming conference. He noted policy would be formed by Cabinet discussion with the president and would not commit to either position.
Greenwich Conn March 2 Andrew Carnegie is reported seriously ill at his home from a severe attack of pleurisy doctors say his condition is not alarming. Also notices Topeka voters in Republican primaries likely to renominate Charley Elliott for city treasurer. Elliott a Topeka native with a long tenure of competent service and accurate city finances.
In March municipal elections across Iowa cities, issues were of a domestic nature with party lines not closely drawn. Des Moines abstained from voting while several charter and small cities held full or partial slates, with Creston, Eldon, Cedar Rapids, and Waterloo reporting varied results.
In March A new trial was denied in the damages case of Mark Baldwin against Chris Van der Ahe for false arrest. The verdict awarded Baldwin $2,825 on the second trial, up from $2,000 in the first. Baldwin, a baseball pitcher, was arrested in St Louis on a charge of conspiring to abduct Billye King to join the St Louis club.
Turkish gendarmes in Canaea Crete demanded arrears of pay, opened fire on March 2 3. Italian marines surrounded the barracks and fired warning volleys. Colonel Sultan Bey was wounded and dying. Several Turkish officers wounded. Marines fired on rebels. remaining gendarmes to be disarmed.
Washington March The house today sent the navy bill to conference, including the senate armor plate amendment. Mr Dalzell of Pennsylvania delivered a caustic reply to Justice Shiras of the supreme court saying he is a righteous judge and has not decided the income tax question, while denouncing a rumored Popocratic newspaper report as unfounded.
Vice president elect Hobart and Mrs Hobart depart at 10 a m for Washington. The party boarded a special car attached to the Festival train on the New York Susquehanna and Western railroad at Jersey City. They will transfer to a special train on the Central Railroad of New Jersey.
In Portland on March 1 the disappearance of Russell Montgomery from Natal Academy Annapalm May 4 1806 is recalled. The youth is described as fighting for Cuba and serving as a 2% lieutenant of a dynamite battery, making a record of heroism for the cause he has enlisted to defend.
James B Kernoch an the banker was struck on Forty second street while en route to a ball. He was placed in a cab and taken to his Fifth Avenue home unconscious. a family physician was summoned.
Boston readers learn the Burlington route gains an eastern outlet over Vanderbilt lines. Beginning Tuesday March 9, and every Tuesday thereafter, Burlington tourist cars will depart Boston at 3 p.m. via the Boston and Albany railroad, linking Chicago to California travel.
Directors plan to issue fifty million ninety nine thousand dollars of sixty per cent gold bonds to pay existing bonds as they mature or through advances by special arrangements. The issue was placed at 10315 in New York in March.
The California deep water harbor commission submitted its report to the secretary of war and favored San Pedro as the harbor on which the government appropriation should be expended. Commissioner Morgan did not sign the report.
In the YMCA bowling tournament 1915 style, TA A defeated I A by a margin of 11½ points after three games. The Athletic club led early with strong play, while the I A team closed the gap late but fell short by about 1.5 points.
The vote showed a clear lack of support for the proposed resolution with only a minority voting in favor. The measure failed decisively, as members of the house and senate would have faced a two-thirds threshold to pass.
Senators Titus and Jumper appeared before Judge Furry and swore out warrants for S. Boyd and Al Touchie on attempted bribery charges. Boyd remained at large by 3 PM while Touchie was in custody. Attorney General Boyle prepared prosecution papers for a senate trial, with potential imprisonment awaiting a justice of the peace.
The house this morning passed Weilip’s bill to regulate fraternal and beneficiary insurance societies. It would empower the state department to oversee these groups and set rules for lodge officers and subordinate lodges. The measure moves to the senate for action.
The assembly debated multiple bills in a session marked by a dinner break as Mr Tapscott chaired. Members read proposed text and debated until 3 pm when the bills were sent to the ornate for final action. The measures concerned county affairs and passed without objection.
The steamer Le Gascogne returning from a winter voyage to Himvre faced a severe mishap in the Southwest approaches. Under Captain Maubalon the vessel struck a perilous course, listed badly, and sank with 74 passengers reported aboard. Rescue efforts continued as reports mixed on casualties and survival.
Oregon lawmakers in Salem outline steps to organize the sewer branch of the legislature. A temporary assembly meets to approve officers, swear in members, and empower the body to operate, aiming to avoid external interference and ensure authority during a pivotal session.
Four carloads of Marquette club members depart March 2 at 230 p.m. on the Pennsylvania line for Washington and Chicago. The busy railroad station shows heavy passenger traffic as eastern lines push trains toward the capital. The Cook County Republican marching club also runs a large special train with seven cars, including a press club car.
Chicago city council unanimously votes a cigarette dealer license of 100 dollars annually. Violations bring fines up to 200 dollars per offense and 5 dollars daily penalties. The measure aims to regulate sales near schools and enforce tobacco safety margins. Advertisements for Arnica Salve and other products appear in the same item with local shops listed.
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