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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
8
Residents of the First ward await a council vote on constructing a sewer after years of bad drainage and health concerns. A health department study cited unsanitary conditions and poor drainage, triggering a push for sewer relief despite opposition from several residents and groups. The outcome hinges on the upcoming council discussion and funding prospects.
The Graceland Cemetery association of Yates Center is incorporated with capital of 100 dollars. Directors named for the first year include J. B. Fry Charities Landis and D. M. Ra. The United State Dollar a tenkyobe Pastener company of Macatten has been chartered with capital 12000 dollars. Directors in the articles of incorporation are G. W. Harrop G. B. Harrop A. J. Davis and CH Sargent.
A fragmentary report describes volcanic ash from the Karn area seen in Taree deposits. The material is said to resemble fine cement and may have contributed to ancient construction. Colonel Pwenidalern plans to use the substance for cement making, arguing it will enhance strength and economic power.
A vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for female complaints and indigestion. It promises to restore appetite, relieve dizziness, nervous distress, and constipation with quick action, noting small pill size suits sensitive people and stressing effectiveness.
A city uses a steam roller nicknamed Jumbo to smooth unpaved streets. Officials note rolling keeps dirt streets intact after rain, reducing ruts and easing travel for bicyclists and drivers. The council plans to discuss continuing use at the next meeting.
In a ritually bizarre hunger crisis, bands of monkeys raid homes and farms from Taiwan and Japan to southern China, killing several, with more deaths feared. Villagers in Yokohama and nearby areas organize hunts as authorities warn of escalating wildlife aggression tied to harsh weather.
Americus Georgia March 18 Application for charter Nasrtn made for the De Sor Plantation company formed by northern capitalists who bought the Dysdson plantation near Americus. They seek authority to run a general farm and fruit business, establish orchards and vineyards, and build a cannery for preserving fruits and vegetables. Capital stock $5,000 may be increased to $10,000. The plantation already has 21 peach trees and will be converted into a large trust orchard in Georgia.
In Yuma Arizona March 12 a gold bearing ore ledge near South Yuen in the Urata district was found by J. Cooke of Love Anigvide. The ledge, walked for years, yields up to 224 dollars per ton and promises a wider strike. Townspeople flood the area with excitement as reports of further fish strikes reach Yu Jie’s door.
Tacoma March 15 The contract for the approaches of the tunnel through the Cascade mountains between Tacoma City and Wel aaRteee has been awarded. The tunnel will be straight about two and one half miles long with 18 feet rise and 1 1/2 feet? The grade 8 feet to the sell. elevation of the tunnel at its wast wid Tanti City. will be 3 080 feet and its Went etd On. TRountaine Has a wwitchmrk with heavy gradients. It is expected to save an hour's time for a new route through the Cascades.
West Knoxville held its municipal election today electing a mayor and five aldermen in a Republican strong free silver slate. McNalty, a reform pamphleteer, campaigned for free silver, influencing the outcome amid national silver debates.
Judge Foster cites State Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall to appear April fifth and issues a restraining injunction against him interfering with business of New York Life Connecticut Mutual and Mutual Life Insurance in treble consolidation actions. Contempt petition argues McNall’s deliberate signaling halts lawsuits and pressuring claimants. case traces Hillmon v. three insurers with 360,000 at stake and multiple prior jury trials in federal court.
George J. Barker J W Green Rugine P Ware and W Smith are named in the petition. McNall refuses to back down on contempt claims and vows to defend in court. Insurance superintendent Webb McNall says state agents for unlicensed companies will be barred from doing business here pending the case.He notes companies cannot circumvent his rulings or state licensing rules. President Greene of Connecticut Mutant Life withholds requested information from the Kansas insurance department.
A chaotic summary notes various city items from Chicago travel of officials to births, arrests, and social events. Mentions include Charles Blood Smith on private business, Chief Henry M. Steein, U S Marshal Neely, Mrs Myrtle Brusman Lemin funeral, General Manager Frey in transit, Senator Chartie F. Johnson visiting, A B Crockett buying goods, a mass meeting and a twenty anniversary celebration, a gun arrest, Hibernians entertainment, a new baby girl, street dirt on Sixtis Street, Laramie visitor Mrs Amos Testt, MCA official George Larrixo urging asylums, J O Wenderffyan admitted to practice, a hospital transport from Raton NM, union pack at a railroad attorneys’ conference, a Topeka legislature aftermath, a state architect candidate John Yonkers, and various local officials planning events.
Fragmented notes recount plans for a Senta Fe Segoe eating house in Dodge City and early lines about a musical, Umbrella Danse In, and a score praised as pretty as DeKoves. The article mentions two Topeka photographers fighting in a studio and various local Kansas City and Topeka people with legal and social incidents.
A colored woman in Tennessee writes to Journal editor Rev M Shelton criticizing his recent sermon. She urges him to visit East Pourth Street and Smoky How to observe “brothers” of their own race and questions whether Negroes or whites shape the career of dishonesty and worthlessness. She argues for equal rights and an end to idleness and bias.
County commissioners consider future use of the fair grounds after the lease to Mr RT Brelpe expires. Seven applicants seek control and upkeep with no county cost. The board may choose next Tuesday, aiming to place the grounds under a responsible manager.
From Minneapolis March 18 a dispatch reports cattlemen widely believe about 75 percent of wintering cattle have perished on Mandan Dickinson ranges. Chinook winds arrive too late to help, ranges are impassable, and Deadwood Bad Lands will see far fewer cattle. Pierre Wilhaux of Wilbaux Montana and Dakota peg losses near 1.9 million dollars after a recent sale, noting 20,000 young Utah cattle on the ranges all perished.
The Mid-Continental Band presents a promenade concert tomorrow night at Hamilton Hall featuring Custer's Last Charge a descriptive piece with Indian war dance songs cannon blasts and musketry effects written by Luders. The program includes ten numbers with dancing at 10 o clock Taylor's Orchestra to play for the quadrilles tickets are 25 cents at Stansfield's and Snow's drug stores.
A Washburn college fee core end party of students departed for Springfield Missouri to attend the Washburn Drury debate tonight. Gen Tucker and W S Cunningham represent Washburn College. Tomorrow Drury students present the Greek play Antigone as a continuation of the program. The departure list includes President George M Herrick Prof F B Harrison Laura Weidtt and Messrs Ea Letind Ralph Ward Henry Nelson J B Tower and Will Letson.
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal issued a call for statements on all banks and receivers as of March 9 to ensure compliance with revised law. He stressed a new rule limiting bank loans to stockholders to 80 percent of capital and urged timely alignment, noting prior failures tied to disreGard of business principles. The measure allows capital reductions to cover losses and directs banks to conform with established banking standards. A letter to bankers accompanies the notice outlining changes and a brief review within.
Judge Doster writes on marital authority in a 1892 Read ing Lyon county accident where Mrs Telfer was fatally injured after a bogey crash caused by a missing culvert board. The supreme court upheld the verdict, noting that mutual control does not exist in husband wife travel and that men traditionally hold superior direction and care responsibilities on such journeys.
State school fund commissioners restrict purchases to bonds at six percent interest or higher. A prior rule bans purchases through intermediaries. They plan to invest up to 190000 in bonds yielding six percent, unused since Gaines became state superintendent.
Ayer's Cathartic Pills were designed as a model purgative for those using griping medicines. Carefully prepared with ingredients tailored to bowels and liver, the pills gained instant popularity and the continued esteem is shown by the medal awarded at the World's Fair in 1893.
The article reports on commissioners pursuing bond purchases in Kansas. It notes a cautious investment approach, with emphasis on bonds from wealthy districts and limited amounts. The tone reflects a focus on fiscal strategy amid ongoing opportunities to fund projects through bond issuance.
The article discusses mandated salary cuts for state office staff totaling about $25,000 over the next two years. It questions the effectiveness of the 189? session laws that set officer salaries and chief clerks, noting that failure to appropriate funds may not repeal the law. Officials may seek deficiency appropriations from the next legislature while some lower staff bear the cuts, and higher grade officers likely to recover full salaries.
A report from San Francisco dated March 18 says Prince Wha, heir to Corean throne, is exile in Yokohama with Japanese consent. Coreans abroad allegedly plan a return to dethrone the king with tacit Japanese support, a claim denied by a missionary who spent years in Korea and Japan.
James Butler denounces a radical Populist manifesto and insists he is not leaving the Populist party. He says he aims to carry out the party platform from within and warns against traitors while planning a conference to address abuses of party trust. Fulton Depot Agent notes ticketing and railroad rates as a separate railroad notice.
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