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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1895
Page
5
Chief Wilkerson discusses ongoing bid efforts to purge crime and vice from Topeka. He cites anonymous tips, gathered evidence, and stepped up enforcement against liquor outlets and disorderly conduct. He notes fewer open liquor sales and a decline in street harassment as the drive continues.
Lincoln Post hall overflowed with veterans and guests for a reception in honor of new department commander J P Harris. Hey M F McKIRNLEN presided and J G Watera delivered the welcome, with Harris replying. Attendants included D C Tillomon Bernard Kelly and several local musicians and performers. Yopeka post to entertain the commander and staff tonight.
The Zimmerman liquor case is continued for a third time in court and will not be heard before next Wednesday. The repeated delays hinge on the strong testimony of Mrs. Tom Hair, the citys principal witness. Also noted is Governor Morrills pardon of Samuel E. Clemm of Norton County and bond approvals for Merchants National Bank related to a depository and collection agency set at substantial sums.
The circuit court session nears completion with plaintiff reading deposi tions from Julius Draves of Wichita. Rebuttal witnesses include Mrs Stillman who challenges defense testimony about Hillmon and related insurance and coroner matters.
Fred Lynn and Ora Boone of Liberty Missouri were arrested by Chief Wilkerson last night with two horses and a buggy. They claimed the horses belonged to their parents and that one boy was in trouble over a girl, while a Liberty sheriff was en route to decide charges.
The northern department judges completed their organization and endorsed B. Bradford by Governor Morrill for the eastern division clerkship to be located in Topeka. Chas A. Taylor withdrew. Judge Clark favored R Heller, but Bradford secured the appointment. Frank M. Lockard of Norton became clerk of the western division. Garver presides as judge of the northern department.
Nystrom proposes major redesign of Topeka statehouse square with eight gravel paths and terraces, a deep pond with bridge, conservatory, and electric fountain. Plans drawn by Seymour Davis under secretary of state direction, aim to preserve some trees while introducing new plantings and a decorative water feature.
A Topeka call to support Charley Fellows a 35 inch elder member who has served four years on the council. The appeal urges voters to back Fellows for steady judgment on economic issues and to replace Harrison and his endorsing crowd. It warns of deceitful office seekers if the administration shifts.
On Kansas Avenue last night Officer Ewing arrested W. Spead a colored man described as having a fox trot in his horse. The bridge patrol, led by Ewing, has reduced crime in the area but Spead was discharged after a lecture due to ignorance of the law.
Senator Peffer will stay in Washington for weeks to map out his work for the next session. He expects to remain away from home for at least three weeks and then take a vacation of a week or two at a distant place. He will return to Topeka for the summer.
Pat McAndrew testifies he did not understand what he signed and claims Dr McCasey misrepresented the charges to bring the case before the governor and an investigating committee. He says he knows nothing of Senator Householder beyond that he played cards. He adds eighty seven others swore to the charges and that women stirred animosity among other employees. He was employed at the asylum for thirteen months at 5 Kansas Avenue. Standard sewing machine.
Topeka items report municipal league meeting weather, a mayoral race, and registration totals near six thousand. Dave Mulgane returns from Monterey while Harry Garvey expects arrival Friday from San Antonio. Dressmaker Worth death noted and Mrs Lease to lecture on heredity.
An editorial warns that whisky Democrats may vote in the Topeka mayoral primary to influence the Republican nomination. It urges vigilance, urges Republicans to restrict cross party voting, and stresses that Honest Republicans must turnout to keep the primary pure and prevent fraud.
Capito l and Copeland Co State Bank Commissioner Breidenthal is in southern Kansas this week on business. The Caledonian Insurance of Minneapolis has withdrawn from Kansas and will write no more insurance in the state. A J Schilling of Hiawatha seeks state accountant duties, joined by W H Nelson as the only announced candidate. The Bank of Arms is formed with 12000 capital, F Stuewe presiding and five family members as officers. Governor Morrill will appoint a new state board of public works, with a term extending to the next legislature for funding public works as a necessity.
New source of Gould, extracted from detritus on the San Francisco shoreline, is reported March 13. A beach operation three miles south of the Oli House yields gold after a fifteen day effort with a new amalgamator. The process could produce 1,000 to 1,200 dollars in value and net profits near 2.59 per thousand. Camps form along the coast as black sand ore attracts prospectors. Indians face a harsher winter with fewer starvation complaints. Funeral of E Briggs set for Thursday at 2 pm at 810 Van Buren street. he died Tuesday at eighty, father of E Briggs of Topeka post No 71.
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