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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1895
Page
6
A critique alleges state resources vanish after each legislative session. Pencils pens paper ink mucilage curtains knives and other items disappear, blamed on clerks pages aides and hangers on. The piece condemns perceived double standards when similar theft occurs elsewhere.
Lord Rosebery has recovered from influenza and traveled to Windsor for an audience with the queen who departs for Nice on Wednesday. A separate notice corrects a mistaken candidate listing for the First Ward school board, confirming Waston as a Republican. Also mentions Mokaska Coffee promotions and the death of Caesar Cantu, a veteran Italian historian.
Personal items note Miss Lela Saxton married Mr. George Melvin of Washington Court House Ohio on Saturday afternoon. The couple left for their new home that evening. Many Topeka residents and visitors are referenced in a social items column highlighting engagements visits and gatherings.
Nellie Bly arrives in Chicago to take a special writing assignment for the Times-Herald and assess her new field. The renowned reporter, born Elizabeth Cochran, discusses her sensational style, work habits, and desire to understand Chicago and its people.
Colorado women representatives faced coarse remarks from male members during debate on jury service for women. Mrs. Klock condemned the talk as insulting to all women. Whittier’s innuendo sparked an uproar. The Jenks bill failed 23 to 19.
Mrs James Switzer formerly of Topeka was sent to thirty days in jail in King City after confessing to five robberies over the past four months since her release last November from the county jail where she served ninety days for a long crime spree.
A Massachusetts legislative committee with two senators and eight representatives arrived in Atlanta to examine southern industrial conditions and the inducements Georgia offers to make New England cotton mills more profitable in the region.
J P Todd relinquishes office as state labor commissioner to W G Bird of Kansas City Kansas, named by Governor Morrill. Bird, a Benson native aged 31, cites wartime buckwhacker dangers in his family history and will live in Kansas City during his term. He has appointed Miss Auguste M Hayes as stenographer. about forty clerkship applicants remain. Todd plans to move to Eldorado for a stock ranch while keeping Topeka as home for the near future.
Balimore conference hears Dr Buckley and Bishop Andrews claim Parkhurst inspired clamor but warns many imitators will arise across the country. Tillotson letter from Topeka attacks city attorney race over sewer case citing Bird and Campbell as witnesses and opponents. A fierce Morrocco storm wrecks thirty boats and damages the pier with first snow in years.
Reports detail Representative Broderick’s ongoing efforts in Washington to close departmental business for Kansas, including plans with Interior officials to open the Kickapoo and Pottawatomie reservations and appoint appraisers after indians certify consent. Curtis returns to Kansas. Long remains to handle Kansas-specific duties and sugar bounty allocations. Simpson departs, praising Washington interactions. Baker heads to New York for a brief visit.
A 75 foot old whale was slain off Nahuat last night by a seasoned crew from Nantucket. The old whale bore a buried harpoon in its back reading Hiram Ek Swain Nantucket 1853, with signs of rust and seaweed growth indicating long submarine life.
A little girl sent to the store asks for Gypsy Queen Baking Powder and Silk Handkerchief catsup. The groceryman questions the specific brands, uncovering the mother’s insistence on Gypsy Queen and Silver Leaf catsup, prompting talk of shopping elsewhere if not fulfilled.
March 11 report notes Congress switches from hand engrossment and enrollment to printed processes. The Dockery commission report supports the change, citing reduced errors and faster work, a practice Britain adopted in 1849 for efficiency and economy.
In the lead up to the spring election Nand Women will join a movement to withhold ages when voting for school council. Many ladies back a legal challenge, with a prominent activist noting a broader, organized mood among unmarried women. The aim is simply to prove they are over 21.
Inmates of the Kinois State Home for juvenile female offenders at 5114 Indiana Avenue rioted tonight. Thirty four girls aged 10 to 18 assaulted matron Dayton and her aides, broke furniture and crockery, and forced staff to lock rooms. Four ringleaders were arrested as police restored order amid accusations of harsh punishments and dark cell confinement.
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