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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1896
Page
8
An immense stock of INGRAINS priced from 20c upward fills the department. The display promises modern machinery, skill, and art in creating the best effects. The reader is invited to inspect the expanded, large stock acknowledged as among the largest available.
John Carroll, an escapee from the asylum last Thursday, was found wandering on lower Kansas avenue at 3 10 Sunday morning. Officers detained him, he resisted, and he was taken to the police station before being returned to the asylum yesterday afternoon.
Rev S S Storrs died late Saturday night at his home 1315 Fillmore Street after several days illness from pneumonia. A Congregational minister turned Bible Society worker and state agent, he helped shape early Topeka history before losing much during the boom collapse. Funeral set for 2 p m at Central Congregational Church.
San Francisco March 9 Theodore Durrant, convicted of Blanche Lamont’s murder, sits in county jail with few visitors. A year marks since the crime as the Supreme Court weighs the case. Durrant had been slated for execution February 21 but delays push the end of his plight toward year’s end. He passes time reading, writing, and reportedly drafting a life history and beginning law study.
Ex Governor Thomas A Osborn will preside as chairman at the silver meeting in Hamilton Hall on Wednesday evening unless he is called out of the city. The event is scheduled for the evening and he is expected to oversee proceedings.
The city primary will be held next Saturday. C H Katz is elected president of the Shawnee county teachers association. It was a sunny spring Sunday with many enjoying the weather. Police chief election reporting two arrests last week. Council candidates have been assessed $3 by the Republican city central committees. State house yard looks more like a state house yard than a mountain range. Chief Gardiner celebrated his elevation with cigars for friends. The state house is deserted on Saturdays and Mondays during weekly rest. Giles P Ransom, 94, who climbed the state house dome, visits his daughter at 603 Topeka avenue Wellington Mail. Mr and Mrs A Mosier arrived from Topeka to visit Mrs Mosier's parents Mr and Mrs A M Hunter. Mr Mosier remodeled Wallington mills and recently completed a new $35 000 mill at Burlington.
Lovuisvi Lix March 9. Warehouse No 3 of the Union Warehouse company was destroyed by fire early this morning, with its contents. The burning building held merchandise including cotton tobacco lumber farming implements hay and more. Estimated loss $250,000.
Rome March 9 The Tribuna reports that King Mumbert has expressed he will not abdicate. The notice cites his remark that his son may negotiate with the Negus, but he will never do so.
Chief Justice Charles Doe of New Hampshire collapsed with paralysis at the Boston and Maine station in Dover and remains in critical condition. An evening sermon at the Baptist church, titled Alcohol and the Later Science, is expected to draw a full house with a collection to be taken. Train ticket notices outline special round trips with dates in March 1896, including routes via Rock Island, Santa Fe, and other lines with various prices and return terms.
A lengthy book review by Mrs. Margaret Hilt McCarter condemns the Excelsior reading series used in local schools. She argues the volumes are poorly illustrated, misnamed, and full of false definitions and faulty pronunciation. The piece laments the impact on 2000 Fourth and Fifth readers pupils aged 10 to 17, urging thorough testing before adoption.
Notice to depositors from Topeka Savings Bank announcing cessation of business. Deposits will be paid on presentation of bank books and no new deposits or interest after the date. Signed by A. W. Knowlxs President and L. G. Beal Secretary Treas. Topeka Kansas March 3 1896. Subscribe for the Daily Star.
Special Agent Watts of Rock Island arrested Thomas Baird Bert Wellg and Charles Edwards for being found in a car containing merchandise. They pleaded guilty and were fined 14 dollars each. If proven innocent, burglary charges could have followed. Wells under 21 years old wore a clean collar and neat hair. Detectives report the railroad suffered from car breakins of canned goods and crackers.
Former police chief John M. Wilkerson escapes a million dollar verdict as jurors in the Pickett damages case debate and settle on 500 after a day. One member urged a one million ruling, others proposed 40 000 and 20 000, with two wanting one cent plus costs. The jury agrees to end the matter rather than retry. Jurors swear never to discuss deliberations, though Pickett’s attorney claims awareness of the jury’s thoughts. The arrest of Pickett and wife is deemed a technical legal violation under Judge Hazen’s approach, requiring a verdict for Pickett.
Topeka residents clash with a local chicken ordinance as spring nears. Jailer Hopkins fields calls from neighbors seeking arrests for fowls trespassing. Police have not arrested anyone yet but will target offenders, with penalties ranging from one to ten dollars.
Oak Land California reports Henry Butters of Berkeley secured control of Mexico City street railways for at least 8.5 million dollars with English capitalists to fund further improvements. The deal consolidates an extensive network under a new exclusive franchise.
The jury returned a verdict for James Barney in the Horner versus Barney case. The ruling allows the $1,000 payment made to the Investment Banking Company as agent and notes that loan payments may be made in part or in full at any time. Savings and Loan Association at Sixth and Kansas avenues.
Marion Asbell of Oawego was convicted of murdering his wife on January 29. His alibi claimed to cover every minute two days prior. The defense impressed a chaplain who read the defense tale as presented, but the narrative later appeared written under the cell mattress, undermining credibility.
An ad promotes a photo view book titled Snap Shots in South Missouri by the Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis railroad publisher. It promises sixty or more views of regional scenery with details on production and topography. Free mailing of the book with four cents postage, address J B Locovan Kansas City Mo. The Golden Rule newspaper notes mineral water advertised.
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