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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
8
A busy discount grocer boasts rising customer goodwill as shoppers flock in for better satisfaction, lower prices, and a vast array of goods. The list includes cereals, canned vegetables, meats, lard, baking supplies, spices, beverages, and household items, with emphasis on value and quantity.
Chicago reports detectives have little progress in the Mrs Bragg shooting mystery. Mrs Bragg, sister in law to General Brage of Wisconsin, denies burglar involvement and hints Josephine, her adopted daughter, may be linked. The pistol purchase and a new will redirect assets to Ohioans Gallacher, with Josephine’s name to be withheld.
Local dramatic news notes the Moore & Livingstone company defeated the labor play Lost Para ie for a second time at Crawford Opera House. Tonight Maid wt Arran Irish Comedy drama takes the stage. The Grahats Earl ttepedtoire company opens next week with The Inelde Track. Ladies free tickets continue for opening performance. London reports Japanese Parliament votes to adopt gold standard.
Multiple new charters filed with the secretary of state include Lotus club organized with F H Jewell F A Strickler and EB M Gibbons as directors capital listed as 00 for a literary and dramatic association. Other firms chartered include Ross Mining company with J F Hopkins W W Lerson Geo S Harvey W J Hannell A Campbell and C Me Manizal all of Harper kansas. Thomas & Goering Hardware company of Moundridge with directors B C Thomas Joe C Goering M Gen Duray GH Eberle and John Goering. Hi Metallic Mining company with directors H L Mel Curdy Reuben Degraw J D Larabee F S Larabee and F D Larabee. Canford Center P Methodist church directors listed as John J Eads A A Huntsinger W B Bennett Frank L Bates and S Carney.
Seven delegates from the Pacific jurisdiction of nine states walked out of a Woodmen of the World sovereign camp convention in St Louis after western women demanded a separate jurisdiction. They formed a new organization and elected officers, while another leader warned a broader split could follow. The bolting delegates named Mrs Helen Southwick of Salem Oregon and several other Western women as key figures.
Albert Mott of Baltimore accepts chainmanship of the LD AL W racing board, replacing Gideon. Also notes a jewelry salt sale at 63t Kansas Avenue and a health ads line urging mothers to keep Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for croup and sudden colds.
The piece argues Gov. Leedy vetoed the railroad bill to honor party platform and rebuke Harris faction. It claims loyalty, political courage, and party unity are vital for Kansas People’s Party success, warning against legislative surrender and praising Leedy’s stance amid calls for investigations and internal disputes.
The Kansas House judiciary committee reported unanimous condemnation of the petition to remove Judge T. Hazen of Shawnee County. It found the charges not of sufficient importance to warrant consideration, investigation, or action and recommended denying the petition. Ed T. Hackney chaired the committee with members including D. M. Rothweiler J. Lambert A. T. Tapscott and others.
The article reports that no inquiry into altered bribery charges linked to the stock yards will proceed. Members of the Ways and Means Committee refused to allocate funds, and a concurrent resolution by Senator Forney initially gained support but stalled as conservatives push back.
Wichita delegates block the normal school measure after a House vote. The Republicans sought support from Populists and the initiative referendum faction to assure passage. Speaker delayed ruling on the motion to indefinitely postpone the bill, effectively ending the effort this session.
The Hackney Pinkerton Bill cleared the Senate by a 20 to 1 vote after a minor amendment and will return to the House before governor approval. The measure bars bringing in any person or group to discharge sheriff and police duties and imposes prison terms for violations, or a $10,000 fine for corporations.
Levi Leaf, assistant sergeant at arms, ridiculed for arresting Fred Vandeerift believing he had Vogelgesang. Last night Leaf arrested Cyrus Leland in Copeland seeking Williams of McPherson, despite protests. Speaker Street calls it unfortunate as Leland has sat with the south side members, sparking questions about arrestees' identity.
Senator Young's bill to amend the Australian ballot law passes the House with no material changes. It raises the pay for judges and clerks of elections and doubles the minimum candidate names on a petition from one thousand to two thousand five hundred, while adjusting ballot printing rates for general and ordinary elections.
Representative Cubbison and Mrs. Cubbison attended a Bungler dancing party at Hudson's hall. A sergeant-at-arms escorted him to the state house when summoned by the house. Asked for an excuse, he replied he had been out with his own wife, and the house was then cleared to restore order. he was excused.
Senator Sterne introduced in the senate a bill to authorize the executive council to use unexpended funds from the last levy for state capitol improvements. The balance, about 354,009 dollars, plus 516,600 dollars already appropriated, would allow over 70,000 dollars to be spent over the next two years on capitol grounds and furnishing rooms.
The agricultural college president will lose his seat on the board of regents if the senate agrees to the house amendments to Senator Hart’s bill. The house also added an amendment detailing changes to board membership and control.
The board of regents may be chosen from the governor's political party. Mr. Brooke of Shawnee sought an amendment limiting representation to four of seven members from the same party but his proposal was defeated.
Senator Keefer's express bill passed the senate yesterday empowering railroad commissioners to fix a maximum express rate schedule for all firms under state control. The bill allows the state to penalize any company charging higher rates, with a $500 fine per offense, half of which goes to the complainant.
Ex United States Senator John Martin, a clerk of the supreme court, will draw 2000 dollars per year and 3000 dollars for clerk hire. The measure passes the house without amendment and heads to the governor for signature. After operative, all fees of the court go to the state treasury.
Mr Barker or Lawrence was married last night and entered Representative Hall this morning to faces of cheers. He pleaded guilty when arraigned before the bar of the house as a bouquet from T S Haun and Representative Henley was laid on his desk. Tracy Learnard of Lawrence has been named major on Col Wilcox staff of the Sons of Veterans guards in Kansas. The two pieano ariooe encampment will be held in Chanute.
Legislative notes describe a bill signed by Governor Lerdy regulating mine inspections and salaries for county officers with salary shifts in many counties. It mentions McGeath as mine inspector and notes bills on per diem for state boards, and Hackney's anti blacklisting measure passing both houses. Burtalo Jones pursues a railroad initiative while a deficiency appropriation bill moves to the governor.
Louisville banker J M Creight, former National Bank president, is named in the largest U S district court indictment in Kentucky history. The 240 page document lists 51 counts including embezzlement false reporting to the comptroller and violations of banking laws. Bond set at 32000. deputy marshal to accompany him for bondmen search after court appearance.
Miss Jennie Doty of Middletown Ohio killed herself in a Grand hotel room Indianapolis. A note asked burial in wedding clothes and named Alice Doty. Authorities probe motive amid links to a possible love affair and a misidentified friend Oliver Cousins.
A garbled Topeka news snapshot notes various local items from Councilman Jame Burgess’s return from Indiana to remodeling by Carmelman Netters, housing rental demand, street car etiquette, and a parade of civic personalities. Mentions McKinley era figures, St Patrick’s preparations, and a Lamar of quirky incidents including a bicycle on the sidewalk and a lumber yard sign theft.
William Jerolaman, 78, in New York on March 12, resumes speaking after twenty years of silence toward his wife. Once a church board director, he left amid disputes, later falling ill with pneumonia. He breaks the pledge of silence as he nears death and expresses love to his wife who cared for him. Weather: Chicago notes fair, cold, then rising temps.
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