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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1897
Page
5
A weeklong dress goods sale offers spring dress fabrics at low prices, with stock pulled from shelves and specially bought items. Highlights include Cheviots, Scotch Suitings, Novelty Tufts, silk and wool blends, and numerous colors and weights. Mail orders accepted and a wide range of silks and waists promised for spring and summer wardrobes.
From Kansas City comes the note that Constantinople and region 23 report continued unrest in Anatolia. Turkish forces attacked Armenians in Dutch areas, with 100 Christians said killed or massed, and Armenian houses pillaged. Diplomatic circles question sultan’s stance and fear a renewed, harsher response. The sultan trusts Russian support and believes he will weather the current warnings as in past crises.
Cincinnati reports a plan to prosecute William Wood, Pearl Bryan’s cousin, for abetting a criminal operation linked to the Bryan murder. Letters from Wood to Scott Jackson surface, seeking medicine and help to arrange the operation. Wood’s whereabouts are unknown, with federal grand jury action and secret service interest noted. The Bryan family presses for prosecution and local notices urge Texas travel inquiries.
Ex Governor Thrace Boies of Iowa, in San Francisco, says better times are coming but not due to tariffs. He argues the financial question remains unsettled, Bryan’s defeat not ending silver calls, and McKinley’s victory not ending calls for free coinage. He favors combining silver with gold as standard money and opposes protective tariffs.
A Leavenworth High School dispute over 23.43 in receipts from a March 1896 contest reveals attempts to block Leavenworth from its share. Reports allege judges were fixed, leaders aimed to oust or consolidate Leavenworth societies, and the treasurer kept funds from Leavenworth for over a year before a president ordered Topeka to send the money.
Topeka Republicans eye the First district race amid rumors of deals involving Curtis and Leland. State Senator Sterne is touted as a strong challenger, with Doniphan and Shawnee counties stirring for a candidate to defeat Curtis and curb Leland’s influence. Various counties report possible contenders eyeing the nomination.
A friend reports Senator W. E. Sterne declining to run for Congress amid talk of Charlie Curtis moving to Leland. Sterne says he would stay in the state senate to remain close to home and politics, denying any desire for national service and criticizing past legislative spending.
The notice lists applicants to replace A. J. Smith as governor of the National Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth. Fort Scott's A B Pierson, former Kansas penitentiary steward, is among the latest. Speculation ties Congressman Richard Whiting Hine to the job if offered, a development linked to Blue's long feud with Smith over a minor issue.
Reports from Bombay dated March 23 describe strong opposition to the government plan to segregate plague victims. An attack on a van taking patients to a hospital occurred. a native reportedly attempted to strike the South India Railway auditor with an ax, then died by his own hand. Authorities refuse to rescind the order. In Bloomsburg, Mrs. Sarah Brown left $60,000 to Methodist charities. A farewell banquet for Masons marked Mr Hamilton's move to Mexico for business. An optician in Topeka praises new glasses.
San Francisco reports Brady outlines Corbett’s future work plans as he prepares for sparring with Olympic and Reliance club members at the MacDonough Theater in Oakland next Saturday. A continental tour is hinted, with no firm road engagement yet. a Naval Cadet revival and possible Farce suggested. Joe Corbett heads to join Sacramento baseball team after last night’s financial failure.
Corbett visited Fitzsimmons at a hotel and left without a meeting. He says no fighter will be engaged for a defense soon. Fitzsimmons struck an English tourist at the Baldwin hotel bar after a claim the fight was fixed. no injuries reported.
Carson March 23 A circulating story claimed Dan Stuart ordered his local agent to tear down the Corbett Fitzsimmons arena and sell the lumber as he exits the fight business. Agent Livingston denies it, saying Stuart only directs current interests while away. He plans to return in May for carnival planning and advertising.
A lifeboat from the French steamer Village St Nazaire was found near Hatteras with six deceased bodies. Creole recovered the boat after a salvage attempt. the boat appeared old and dilapidated, lacking oars mast or sail, and had floated about 13 days. Bread water and clothing were aboard.
In Meridian Texas a suspected San Francisco murderer Jos E Blanther who reportedly collapsed after telegraph office closure was revived by electricity. Doctors say he is out of danger though he won’t talk. Blanther, once a teacher near Kapperte, matches travel stories linked to the Langfeldt murder and is believed jailed in Meridian.
Princeton N J March 23 Mrs Cleveland was formally introduced to Princeton society at an afternoon tea hosted by Mrs Patton wife of President Francis Patton at his home Three hundred townspeople received invitations to meet Mrs Cleveland Pensacola Fla March 23 The cruiser Montenomery warned of filibustering expeditions leaving Pensacola while business slows at home and prompts inquiries into other regional opportunities along the Santa Fe route
Wintert March 21 report lists appointments of Methodist preachers for the southern Kansas conference. Dodge City District includes Rose presiding elder at Dodge City and multiple ministers assigned to Ashland Garden City Jetmoore and others with supplies noted. Avery long district roster names Dunlap, McPherson, Hutchinson and Wichita, detailing presiding elders, supply arrangements, and districts with several names and locales.
Residents of Riparian districts in Mississippi brace for floodwaters as the fifth Louisiana Jevee board loans 20000 dollars and orders urgent levee work at Milliken's Bend Madison parish. Levees raised and lines reinforced along the Yazoo and Ward Lake are planned amid record high river levels and advancing flood defenses.
Suffrage association in Topeka endorses several women for the board of education after securing consent. February meetings arranged endorsements and plans to present names to nominating bodies irrespective of party. Members urge voters to elect qualified women to serve for children’s benefit. Also a note advocating One Minute Cough Cure to ward off lung trouble.
A Washington debate centers on Cuban relations amid decrees that suspended creditor debts to aid planters. With the decree expired, Americans face new collection issues and potential loss of protest leverage depending on U.S. response. The dispute highlights delicate diplomacy and economic pressures affecting creditors and government stance.
A Tacoma report notes a man found dead in a clump of bushes near Hillhurst. The coroner suspects self harm. Identity was masked by removing facial features and brands from items. A Beattie traveling valise contained silk underwear and photos, including one possibly from St. Louis. A brand on the coat links to A. Garland Howell.
Washington reports Secretary of State grants Mexico’s request for extradition of Pablo Gonzales and others from the Old Benavides cases. Several prisoners were sent to Mexico while Judge Maxey’s earlier political prosecution ruling was overturned by Texas courts. The neutrality act issue ties to the game expedition. Lasitie Fe route promoted with Pullman Sleepers and reclining chair cars on trains.
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