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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
5
A dense catalog of grocery items including meats, canned goods, baking powders, spices, dried fruits, and household wares. The ad notes low prices and wholesale to retailers, with a focus on staples like flour sugar and oils and mentions various brands and items such as frexm meats and galvanzed pails.
Proceedings reach the supreme court as State Treasurer Heflebower resists cashing warrants for bonds purchased by the state fund commissioners. The case centers on the value and investment legitimacy of the First National Bank of Yopeks bonds and warrants at fractions of their face value. Attorney General Says bonds are solid, while Heflebower maintains the purchase was not a sound investment and refuses payment.
The Grand Opera House in Munlay hosts a catchy program with Went Contumes and Ataee Setting under Madame Herabist for a charity fund. The cast features leading singers and Winnon's full orchestra provides accompaniment while a juvenile choir offers Saturday matinees on March 3 under Miss Puller, a local teacher.
Jackson naming a renewed Jackson's New Military Band with 20 musicians from Topeka, after past dissension forced leadership changes. The group vows to restore strength, plan two months to field a revived ensemble once more.
Governor Leedy explains in a letter to a representative why he did not propose an extra session earlier. The representative urged an earlier call, noting support for an extra session but timing concerns. The letter blames the previous administration for draining funds, detailing $65,000 left in the treasury and prior spending in July and February, delaying actions until funds were secured.
In a probate court the case of Mrs June Short is formally admitted. Sarah A. Haskell is appointed administrator of the late Aisha’s estate. Thamay Haskell George Nogard is acquitted by the district court of attempting to rob a Kansas avenue store. Frank Lescher forms a military company for the Spanish war era. Judge Husenbike sentences Jake Ste Carthy to the state reformatory for theft of clothing. G B Isenhart’s property tied to a prior theft case. Pat Sullivan convicted for stealing from the asylum. A Topeka resident foresees Western war impact on locals.
The article reports ongoing hearings into Dr. Embree amid claims of a plot to blackmail the pastor. County Attorney Jetmore notes no information filed yet against critics, while church members await Friday’s hearing. Officials discuss invitation for evidence and potential arrangements to avoid publicity.
A reporter visiting the Crith residence in South Topeka was met with hostility as Lena Crith and her sister confronted the reporter. Mrs Crith declined to speak further, stating she had nothing to say and criticizing journalists who print rumors.
Unsure dialogue shows girls pressed to enter a house, with authority figures warning silence. One statement claims everything will be printed while insisting compliance. The scene ends as a door closes and voices fade.
Attorney General ssoyie expresses optimism over a recent U S supreme court decision on the Utah eight hour law for miners. The ruling holds miners fall under the law’s provision, not infringing on operators’ vested rights. This principle is seen as influential in the scrip and street law cases, potentially shaping their consideration.
In Paducah Kentucky on March 3 a string of burglaries spurred a strict ordinance and curfew by the city council. A vigilance committee roamed the area seizing eight Black individuals and three White men and whipping them before forcing departures by train. One Black man was injured while fleeing a moving train but was carried away. The committee vows to clear the town before disbanding amid fear among Black residents.
J. G. Simmons testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission today that he was forced to pay car service charges on all shipments and goods received, including overtime holding and transfer fees. He said large grain firms often escape extra charges for switching. The commission recessed the hearing to April 25.
Three masked men roped and bound Dr. Bise and his wife in Wichita in a home invasion. They tortured them by burning feet until the couple surrendered $114, the sum in the house. A posse pursues the bandits as threats of lynching spread.
Louisville March 2 General Manager Metcalfe of the Leutarilica Nashville railway met a committee appointed by conductors and requested a 10 percent wage restoration. Metcalfe said the request would be considered in a few months. Abilene’s Oldest Pastor Dies in Kansas
March 3 report lists several post offices and Kansas officials such as Davis and Camber City amid a roundup of names. An advertisement promotes Cure a Cold in One Day with Lexatine Quinine Tablets and Grain-O, praising nourishment and sleep benefits and noting prices of 15 and 50 cents.
Assistant State Auditor Charles A Taylor rejected a $71 bill from Shawnee County Sheriff Porter Cook for expenses of transporting unruly girls to Beloit Industrial School. No appropriation exists for such charges, only prisoner transfers to the penitentiary. Cook says county treasurer believed the state paid these costs, but Taylor warns this could set a precedent. County will seek collection from itself.
Referee Charles H. Nette reports United States Marshal M. Sterne has no property to seize on execution. The First National Bank of Cadiz, Ohio secured a $3,000 judgment against Sterne as a stockholder in Topeka Pressed Trick Co. Bonds of State Treasurers Stover and Atherton were introduced. One bond, pledged by Sterne, was for $50,000 and the other for $25,000. If he was worth that much recently, he should still be wealthier.
The nation’s high court takes up a dispute arising from a German Lutheran congregation in Russell county split between Two synod and Missouri synod factions. A lower court ordered appraisal and sale of church property, prompting an appeal to obtain use of the building by both sides.
March 3 report states Great Britain will occupy Wel Halwel if Japan withdraws from the peace area. The piece notes relief after One Minute Gough Cure is administered for children. G. W. Stansfield, 632 Kansas avenue.
Mrs C Reynolds testifies to the effectiveness of Piso’s Cure, praising its relief from persistent coughs and colds and recommending it as essential beyond all other remedies.
A Parkdale surprise party ends in a clash at the Shurunganunga creek bridge. James Dunn, a black servant, slapped A. Buford’s daughter after she cursed him. Dunn is arrested. Judge Atchison admonishes Dunn to flee from women when they are mad and to avoid further trouble, noting the entire incident was a general mixup with blame shared by both sides.
A Washington senate committee on commerce reported unfavorably on the nomination of Henry Demas for naval officer at New Orleans. The text lists local social notices and community events, including weddings, club gatherings, and farewell receptions, with multiple names and addresses.
Jury in district court discharges but delivers a sentence that casts Judge Basen’s future tenure into doubt. Maj. George W. Burdge interrupts to declare Hazen’s sentence, warning of a perpetual term if Basen cannot fill the post. Rest of court business shifts to routine matters and local notices amid promotional ads and public appeals.
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