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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1897
Page
3
A long 19th century report from Manhattan outlines John D Knox of Topeka facing trial for alleged misappropriation of up to 500000 from Methodist widows and orphans. The story traces proceedings through conference investigations, appeals, and church legal steps, noting prior positions, committee findings, and the evolving status of Knox within Kansas Conference records.
Galveston Texas resident Arenee N. recounts a prolonged bout with contagious blood disease. She sought top medical care for years and followed treatment diligently, yet faced renewed illness and a worsening condition despite progress claimed by doctors.
Testimonial claims Mr Otto H Elbert and others were cured of contagious blood poison and scrofula by Swift's S S S at Atlanta Georgia. The ad asserts repeated mercury treatments failed yet the vegetable remedy cured after one bottle, promising updates and free books on blood diseases. It warns against mercury and directs readers to mail for information.
A Kansas conference session reports on Rev Knox accused of misusing church funds and concealing the true ownership of a large bond issue. A new committee reopens the trial to determine guilt or exoneration while witnesses are shielded from public view amid heightened interest. The gathering also marks McKinley’s inauguration with prayers and a telegram of loyalty to the president.
County Superintendent Harrison and deputy Marsh faced a hostile crowd at Ellinwood after a school examination. A man threw a sack of ees injuring Hartin, and Marsh was struck in the face. The town marshal and others intervened as Harrison and Marsh escaped. Several parties pleaded guilty and were fined. locals regret the disturbance and criticize Harrison for attempting to enforce the exam.
A figure from early plains days, Captain J. J. Van Sickel, registered at the Goode hotel in Lebanon on Tuesday night. He sold a 25 cent self written pamphlet about his hardships on the plains, aged 75, who homesteaded near Alton Osborne County. He recalls a blizzard that cost three companions their lives south of Dodge City in 1574.
Sixty shares of stock of 25 each were completed today for two creamery plants to be erected by Hansss Creamery Company in cooperation with Rock Island Fallway Company along the line west of Bettesfield Kansas. W W Marple handles organizing co operative companies.
Parsons reports the local Driving club formed to revive interest in horses. other Kansas towns note crimes, political nominations, burglaries, overdoses, and bank restructuring. Observers record Atchison fox hunt hours, Leavenworth mayoral hopes, Chanute burglary details, and Westmoreland bank reorganization.
The Santa Fe seeks to build a two story depot where Walnut street intersects the right of way east of Main. The project requires opening a public square or park south of the depot entrance and a side alley. Hutchinson residents are urged to support the plan to improve access to the line.
The Datty Chronicle and The Times, The Standard comment on President McKinley’s speech. They praise restraint against organized wealth, warn of protectionist aims, and debate currency remarks. London papers expect Senate approval of arbitration treaty but differ on U S economic policy.
New York dispatch reports President Murals to take office immediately in Rio de Janeiro. Paraná's government seeks a railway loan based on Rothschild surveyed lines and contemplates a unified state rail system. Brazil ties Amape dispute with France to broader Guiana boundary talks.
Omaha March 3 Today at U P headquarters it was decided that the Bhatt Line connection with the parent company should cease at midnight of the 1ste of this month The divorce of the Short Line will reduce the working force to the headquarters but those who lose their places here will accompany the new officers to Salt Lake City if they desire Mr Lincoln appointed car accountant Mr Rhodes purchasing agent Me Hillis auditor and Mr Van Kuran treasurer each would take with them a force sufficient to work the office most of them do The successors to these men have not yet been appointed in the mir account ants office WC Bartlett will probably succeed Mr Lincoln In the purchasing department Mr Smith will probably succeed Mr Rhodes so the auditing department about Simon will be out because of the divers
Snowtangled Alpine passes freed, allowing South Park trains to run again after two weeks of closure. Officials report no further delays as the Baldwin coal miners prepare to boost shipments. Atchison rumors place E Calvin as general superintendent of reorganized Oregon Short Line and Crab and Northern. Sedalia hosts talks to locate MK. T railway car works and shops with bank officials and Senator Charles E. eater attending.
Movements in March show M P work crews transferring grain from foreign cars to M P cars in lower yards to speed shipments to the south and east. If grain sits in foreign cars it will be returned. the aim is to keep grain moving and minimize delays while dealing with rival Rock Island figures and February BOT & P receipts.
Dick Justis asks for a retrial arguing faulty witness and improper remarks by the county attorney. Attorneys Ensminger Jamison urged the motion before Judge Hezen after Justis was convicted of first degree manslaughter for shooting Harmonias during a dispute over a crop sale on lower Kansas Avenue.
The former Jacksons band reorganizes as the Kansas Military Band led by PJ Lowry a noted colored cornetist who won a prize at the Hutchinism jubilee. Prof Jackson departs after a dispute over new instruments with Henry Dillard the financial manager amid ongoing tensions. New officers named include President Nelson Bailey Manager Fred M Ware Secretary Lee Thompson Treasurer Sim McGarrell Trustees Ho Dillant Chas Brown M Owens J W Perkins Wm Vaughn Mack Harris.
Sedalia dispatch reports Dr EF Yancey withdrew his resignation as chief surgeon of the Santa Fe after a higher salary offer, pointing to possible appointment of Dr EL Munn of Topeka. Dr Hogeboom’s future status remains uncertain as railroad officials weigh internal talks and Frey’s trip delays final decision.
Passengers on the Pittsburg to Cincinnati train No 108 were delayed by two washouts near Fill Station. One person seriously hurt and ten more slightly injured as the wreckage disrupted telegraph lines. The report notes damage to cars and injuries among the passengers. Telegraph wires remained down. Monte Cristo praised in the Atchison Globe for Monroe's New York Theater Company performance.
Died this morning at his daughter Mrs Haight’s residence on Clay Street Oliver L Cooper aged about years was an Underground Railroad agent and longtime Republican. Survived by daughter Mrs Haight son C G Cuiger of Kansas City and son E E Cooper of Jackson Michigan. Funeral plans not yet announced. Doctor McLallin died last night at 1232 West Eighth Street aged 57. A veteran of First New York Volunteers and longtime Meriden resident, editor of the Advocate and organizer of the Populist party in Kansas. He leaves a wife and three daughters. Funeral details expected from the east with A O U W representatives and Topeka lodges.
Fireworks closed the day’s pageant with searchlights atop the Washington Monument and other large buildings. The Treasury and state, war and navy buildings glowed with incandescent globes and a powerful beam alternated between the monument and Capitol. Parachute effects and a colored light balloon carrying an American flag highlighted the display amid a northwest breeze.
The firm Dehme & Co. jewelers of Cincinnati assigned to Joseph Wilby today. Assets placed at $100,000 with liabilities. The firm, one of the city’s oldest trading houses, faced dull trade and internal trouble but a receiver was not appointed.
Gov. Drake of Iowa was thrown from a private car en route to Washington on Wednesday night, injuring his spine but continuing to participate in the parade and ball. Reports note he was ordered to bed by physicians but remained briefly at events.
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