19 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1897
Page
1
Cyrus Leland plans to install Bristow as fourth assistant postmaster general to dominate Kansas postmasters. The plan would leave Senator Baker as sole arbiter of smaller Kansas politicians destinies.
In Topeka amid a bond to deny J Te Hurston appointment as fourth assistant postmaster general Kansas Republicans protest Bristow and Lelands push. Senators Lamb and Matthews defend Bristow while urging party unity against shifting federal posts during Morrell era.
Republican members oppose protests over Brietan appointment as Judge Botkin and Frank Grimes dispute any coordinated action by House Republicans. Leland’s influence draws prominent Republicans to Washington, signaling a heated battle with Bristow and Senate allies as the party fights to stay ahead in the process.
The new world champion speaks on future moves saying he has not decided his exact path and may fight again or not. He dismisses challenges from Mitchell and Sharkey as not worth consideration and notes his age and readiness for future contests in two years.
Still a favorite San Francisco crowd at the Orpheum. Corbett entered with family amid a warm reception and thanked the audience for their admiration. He admitted feeling unwell after a recent fight and credited Pitrammonk with a defeat he described as fair but harsh. The audience cheered as he resumed his seat.
Wealthy racing bets earlier in the week culminate in a large wager on Fitzeim at odds six to one. The winner earned about $2,000. After heavy losses last fall, Marenda Thames Phipps, a traveling salesman for Sch Whiteschild and Sulzberger Packing, faced mental strain. He behaved peculiarly for days, wandered town, and was persuaded by family to seek help at a St Joseph asylum, where he remains in unstable condition.
Representative Fitzgerald of Ford County travels to Port Arthur while Washington factions seek to allocate positions. Mr Flenniken and Mr Chastey target offices, aiming to divide clerical duties formerly handled by George Sharrit. The move would favor Flenniken and reshape the United States district and circuit court clerk roles in the city.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado writes to his brother in Cleveland that he is optimistic about international bimetallism. He asserts it is feasible and believes it will come soon, stressing that its fate rests with the American people.
In Madrid last night the inauguration of a new republican club sparked revolutionary speeches and a riot. Several people were injured and arrested as clashes erupted following the event.
Cincinnati reports from Nicholesville Ky. allege Dr Wagner tied to Pearl Bryan case via Jackson Walling confession. Timeline shows Dr Wagner and Walter Hendren linked to Nicholasville Bellevue events from January 1896 to February 1896, with letters and a telegram cited. The piece hints investigations and family involvement as the case unfolds.
The March 18 report outlines Scott Jackson and Alonso Walling's testimonies linking William F. Wood to Pearl Bryan's disgrace and the conspiracy to relocate her body. It recounts the sequence from January when Jackson and Walling arranged travel to Bellevue, the drug store ergot, the act that led to Bryan's death, the decapitation, and the disposal of evidence along the Alexandria Pike.
Kentucky governor refuses to intervene in the Walling and Jackson cases. Troops for tomorrow's execution leave this afternoon due to governor's delay in considering the confessions.
Nicholasville dispatch reports Walter Hendren asserting Dr George Wagner was at his father’s home from January 23 to February 3 during the Pearl Bryan murder, challenging the confessions and timing of Jackson’s statements. Hendren notes Wagner’s possible innocence and cites a telegram revealing the doctor’s whereabouts.
In Alexandria on March 19 Judge Helm orders separation of prisoners to curb confessions written in concert. The plan sought to stall executions by raising questions, but officials expect truth when questioned separately. Walling remains in jail's upper pool. prisoners cannot describe Dr Wagner, his house, or the alleged body transport.
Greek government recalls gunboats from Cretan waters and notes only 1,500 of 65,000 army reserves responded. Meantime Turkish pressure grows near Menex, with Greek emissaries detained near Col. Vassos and 12 prisoners aboard the Nanarchys Miapus at Piraeus. Rumors of Greeks plotting in Constantinople amid dwindling Turkish forces circulate in London.
Calvin Hood of Emporia visited the Bureau of the Comptroller of the Currency to file papers for organizing One Missouri National in Kansas City. The bank would have 400000 in capital, with debate over whether it should be named the Second National or another designation to avoid conflicting with existing Kansas City banks.
Former President Cleveland arrived in Princeton unexpectedly yesterday. He rode in on his private car to his new home after a three mile drive, met with a quiet, subdued welcome as students offered no public demonstration.
Dr. F B Lawrence of Eldorado in town to bolster the Butler County Bimetallic league. He says the county continues organizing with township central committees each led by a silver Republican, a Democrat, and a Populist. Tavernship committee members also serve on the county central committee to keep matters alive.
March 19 report notes all telegraphic communication with New Orleans halted. Wires along the Mississippi corridor failed between St. Louis and Memphis, with Nashville confirming circuits to New Orleans down. River bulletin warns floods along the lower Mississippi may reach or surpass historic highs within two weeks.
Paducah, Kentucky, suffers severe inundation as all land in McCracken County is covered by water. Bridges, homes, and fences are destroyed while roads become impassable. Property losses run into thousands as floodwaters rise toward forty nine feet in the river. Nearby Caruthersville and southeast Missouri report levee breaks and rising damage along the Mississippi.
Swollen rivers push flood waters toward the Mississippi as the Missouri rises across several states. Reports from Omaha to Pittsburgh describe rising levels, heavy rain, and fears of broader damage once upstream waters reach lower basins, with some banks already under watch as the river sits above low water marks.
A severe windstorm hit Jackson Mississippi at about 6 this morning from the southwest with heavy rain. No deaths reported yet though trees were uprooted and buildings damaged. Telegraph service is disrupted, isolating the city with limited contact possible.
Reports indicate likely serious damage from a cyclone in Glendale and Raymond Mississippi. Glendale notes a levee breach and Lake Thula rising four feet while Cooper's Wells resort near Raymond sustains considerable damage.
Rumors swirl of levee breaks above and below Memphis causing heavy property and stock losses. Up to 200 square miles may flood before nightfall, with telegraph limits delaying confirmation. Reports of drowning increase city relief needs as government engineers loan staff and aid.
A severe cyclone and tornado struck Dennison and surrounding areas including Fort Worth Sherman McKinney and Plano. Wires down, intermittent rain continues and telegraph service disrupted. Dennison suffered extensive damage with houses demolished chimneys fences and plate slag broken, though few injuries reported.
A severe storm swept across Germany with hallstorms causing widespread damage to buildings and property. Dozens are injured and several people lost their lives as the system moved through the country overnight, affecting major urban areas including Berlin.
Thomas Wilson, a farmer, faces a preliminary hearing after an ax strike on Hill, mistaken murder claim, and self surrender at county jail. The incident stemmed from a farm dispute with Holt men involved. Hill survived the blow, and Wilson claimed he thought a murder occurred.
Mrs Liskie Haum ton seeks separation from J W Hamilton after 24 years of marriage and four children, oldest 23, living near North Topeka. Cruelty and non support alleged. Case also involves alimony and property rights. Santa Fe Route offers tourist excursions to California with comfortable sleeping cars and low ticket dates.
An advertisement touts a product named Mystic Cure claiming immediate removal of rheumatism and neuralgia symptoms. Testimonial from T. F. Anthony of Promise City Iowa says two doses helped more than any medicine before. Sold by Swit and Holliday, Kansas Avenue Topeka.
Four efficient capable women have been nominated for school board on the Republican and Citizens tickets. Every woman in Topeka, especially mothers, should cast her ballot for these women. Do or fail to go to Kansas Ave today and register by order of Suffrage Association.
The House fixes 31. At P.M. as the time for the final vote on the new tariff bill, signaling a decisive late-session decision.
In a debatable vote, 122 opponents comprised Democrats and Populists opposed the rule. The tally reflected party lines with the measure failing to pass amid opposition from key factions. Further actions or amendments are not detailed in this brief notice.
Washington March 19 The house adopted a rule setting sessions to begin at 10 o clock daily with a night for tariff bill debate The vote on amendments to occur at 3 p.m Nominations confirmed include Zotin May ambassador to Great Britain Wolace Portett ambassador to France Henry White secretary of embassy and other posts The president sent to the senate additional nominees including Wille Vandewunter assistant attorney general and Samuel S Kirch eval marshal Indiana Albert W Winhard US attorney Indiana
The St. Paul Globe company reorganizes with transfer of stock and assent to new advertisers and the payment of all obligations. J. G. Pyle Crawford Livingston and W. O. Jones join the new board. Mr. Pyle elected president.
The weather bureau forecasts fair weather tomorrow with temperatures near 60 degrees in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. Evening readings showed 60.7 degrees at 7:20 and 70 degrees earlier. afternoon highs reached around 76. The report notes an eastern Kansas Missouri line for the thermometer record.
W A Pine a Topeka printer was tried at the general court of Wichita and convicted of making four false affidavits. He is sentenced to one term in the United States penitentiary at Worth. He has a wife and is described as living in Topeka in very poor circumstances.
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