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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1897
Page
5
In Topeka society pages a string of social events unfolds with residents Cece, Ethel Short, and Miss Carpenter among those noted. The report lists visitors from Lawrence and Leavenworth, engagements, weddings postponed, and various entertainments at homes, churches, and clubs.
Reports describe Cuban supporters in Havana/Key West route to McKinley. March 4 celebrations allegedly amid Cuban artillery and a ball at a plaza. Spanish forces reportedly arrive, prompting retreat or casualties as chaos erupts in the second city of Bavana.
Vernon Kelloga, a Kansas native and entomology professor at Stanford University, will spend a year in Europe for study beginning this semester. Professor Kineaid will replace him during his absence.
Flooding spreads along the Cotton Belt and Iron Mountain lines as a levee fails near Osceola Missouri Arkansas areas report one foot water on tracks between Bird's Point and Smithton. Ten families seek refuge on a sawdust pile near Caruthersville while Gayoso County Jail inmates move to the courthouse. The situation devastates homes and businesses from Tyler to Cottonwood and beyond.
David Martin was retained by the State with 48 associate counsel alongside Attorney General Boyle to oppose the Kansas City Stock Yards Company's federal court bid for an injunction. Judge Foster will hear the matter in this city in March after a Friday order of a temporary restraining order.
The Executive Committee meets tonight to select the state architect to succeed J. C. Holland, elected by Republicans two years ago. Leading candidates include HL Lescher and John Yocker of Topeka, with Yonkers Hves noted as a capable former draughtsman. The council aims to arrange state house improvements and switch from electricity to gas under Col Hillsday's company at the same cost.
London March 16 A Paris dated letter to Reynolds the trust states Oscar Wilde reports he was released from prison six weeks ago three months before completing his sentence. The release was said to have been made on medical grounds.
Omaha scene shifts as a new charter curbs the old city government and prompts a 30‑day election. Gov. Holcomb names four appointive board members amid party turmoil. The APOA era ends as fusion leaders push to seize orth municipal power from Republicans.
Washington March 16 The president sent to the senate nominations naming John Hay of the District of Columbia as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Great Britain Horace Porter of New York as minister to France and Henry White of Rhode Island as secretary of the embassy to Great Britain. Jail Breakers Recaptured at County Jail Yard Lawson and Brown were found and Brown faces prosecution. Lawson may be sent back but will not be prosecuted for intent to return. The Chinook Winds Melt Snow Saving Cattle. bitter cold eased at Bismarck. Kaw Valley Lodge to hold a St Patrick dance next Wednesday night.
H Nichols, a traveling merchant from St Joseph, alleges he was beaten and robbed of a 400 diamond ring and other valuables on a Santa Fe train near Rushville Missouri. He filed suit in Jefferson County Kansas seeking 25 000 in damages with Attorneys Waters and House.
State board of education will finish the regular meeting this afternoon and adjourn tonight. The examination of applications for Institute Instructors and Corruptors certificates dominated most of the time since the meeting began yesterday in the State Superintendent Stryker’s office. A new member, County Superintendent T Sr Johnson of Fujult, was elected secretary. Other members listed include A H Taylor, George T Fairchild, F H Snow, W D Kuphne, M Brooke. Obituaries note Mrs. Geo. Evarte age 74 died at 206 Harrison street. funeral Wednesday at 6 pm. Mrs Ellen Lockwood, 65, heart disease, 811 Seward. burial in Baldwin. Carrie Christian, 3, died of grip at Twelfth and Washington. funeral held this morning. Printing firm De Leeuw & Oppenheimer assigns to Rudolph M De Leeuw. Santa Fe Route advertises Homeseekers’ excursions for April and 20. Ladies’ Aid society of First Congregational Church to meet Wednesday at 1101 East Eighth Street. Ayers Sarsaparilla recommended for weary feeling and disordered blood.
A district court case seeks 9000 from John H Rousseau of Lake Street for breach of promise by Verna Stratton a 19 year old Locust street resident. The complaint filed by Greenwood McCabe names Rousseau a widower with two children and blacksmith with a shop at 910 East Sixth Street. A separate divorce suit by Annie Scully against James F Scully alleges extreme cruelty and threats to three children and seeks injunctions. Judge Hazen granted six decrees and dismissed three cases in divorce day.
Bert Lucas travels to Kansas City Kansas to face defendants in a damage suit arising from a house search for an escaped prisoner. J A Smith attorney claimed 85 00 for damages alleging officers wrongfully seized property. The case stems from a June jail escape by W S Childs and Weyman Clark and a search at Seth's home yielding no prisoner. The prior trial ended in a hung jury.
Democratic and allied forces announce a Thursday gathering at Hamilton hall to nominate a ticket opposing Charles Fellows. Speakers include Waters Overmyer Fleharty and Judge Martin. Possible candidates named for mayor include Cotran Gage Arnold Schmidt Hazen. Ward for city clerk. Schenck for city attorney. Holliday Stevens Payne among justices. Support from disappointed Republicans expected. Henrickson candidates weigh in.
The city’s First Christian church plans to formally dedicate on May 1 if plans materialize. Nearly $1,000 from the congregation’s last meeting will fund pews and furniture, most of which has been ordered and should arrive in time for the dedication. The seating is expected to rival others in use locally.
Joe Waters in London notes St Patrick day and city election warnings. Topeka appeals court meets, measles outbreak in Topeka, registration figures rise to 4650 with 4000 men. Various city notices include building permits, public meetings, and election updates. Local officials, patrolmen, and civic events populate a bustling Topeka daybook with short items on clubs, churches, and court actions.
Time ago alimony of five dollars monthly is awaiting divorce trial. The House of the People’s Christian Endeavor union promotes activities for the annual Endeavor meeting in the city first week in June. Various local incidents include a stove explosion victim hospitalized, a boy jailed for larceny with chickens, a quarrel at Long’s restaurant, and police court previews. The grand jury convenes April 2 with cases including postal law violations and prisoner indictments. Chief Henry Steele issues rewards for stolen diamonds, and council to decide on the Ritchie tract donations toward a new auditorium.
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