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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1896
Page
3
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co seeks lower rates for business and residence lines in Wichita amid a disputed franchise with city regulators. A large blaze in Baker County causes extensive damage to multiple buildings, with Albertson and nearby shops consumed and losses estimated up to two thousand dollars.
Wellington daily notes a Commercial Club meeting appointing a committee to interview President Ripley and Santa Fe officials. A proposed convention in Wellington on April 4 at 1:30 pm would advocate eight railway rates to Galveston and other ports, with delegates from towns and townships plus editors, mayors, and councilmen serving as delegates.
At nine o clock each March 26 since 16 years ago Lampkins, a former slave, arrives at the State Treasurer Atherton's window with $8 and pays only interest on a land note from 1865. The tale curses down through administrations as officials discuss finally settling the principal for the old man.
Four Kansas state officers Lieutenant Governor James A. Troutmes Treasurer Otiw L Atherton Auditor George K. Cole and Secretary W C Edwards visiting Pittsburg to assess Kunzes City Pittsburg and Yale Railroad met Colonel E L Martin president of the road at his private car He pressed drinks but the officers refused saying The favors colonel we are afraid of one another Try one aba time and we will stay with you as long as the fight holds out The exchange ended the business as the drinks were declined and the party continued in a cautious mood.
Lexpos March 24 Mr Booth Tucker sailed for New York on the steamer Majestic leaving Liverpool today He embarked with his wife on the St Louis last Saturday but a telegram arrived as the pilot left saying their youngest child who has long been in poor health wished to return but could not descend the rope ladder It is hoped the child will recover
In Wasnixetox on March 25 Mr Sherman reported on a resolution to accept decorations given to the ex president by Brazil and Spain during his term. Mr Allen objected prompting a debate and the measure went over for action.
The Fosdick bill to prohibit high hats by women in opera houses passed the house. An amendment imposing a ten dollar fine on managers for permitting obstructions was adopted and now goes to the senate. Also a semi official note states France will not sanction Egypt's reserve fund use for the Nile expedition without pledges on British evacuation of Egypt.
A chaotic roundup from Dallas to Chicago details the South Pole of baseball travel. Teams like the Giants and Brooklyn face cold weather and scarce practice as reports from March 25 highlight travel mishaps, weather, and implied preparations for future matches amid speculation on matches between Corbett and Fitzsimmons and other league antics.
Tillie Anderson of Chicago again lowers the female 100 mile bicycle record at the fair, finishing in 4 hours 47 minutes 80 seconds, defeating rivals by a wide margin. California athletes challenge Harvard. UC team receives Harvard's acceptance to meet May 23 as part of a western tour. Emporia plans a new track east of town for wheelmen, promising a smoother path for racers.
Mrs. Julia Walsh, superintendent of the Northern Indians Orphans Home at La Porte, travels through Topeka with twelve orphans bound for Larned. Seven boys and five girls aged three to twelve will be adopted after homes are arranged in Pawnee and Rush counties through correspondence.
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire introduces an amendment in the Senate to Article XVI prohibiting Congress or states from passing laws establishing religion or restricting free exercise, and forbidding use of U S credit or tax funds to found maintain or ordain any church or religious institution under sectarian control.
President E P Ripley and Santa Fe officials are hosted by Kansas City's Commercial Club. A welcome committee escorts them from the depot to the club, with board of trade and livestock exchange members attending. It is unclear if Ripley will visit Topeka or press eastward this afternoon.
The House Committee on Labor reported favorably the Erdican bill regulating arbitration between interstate carriers and their employees. The measure, advocated by several labor organizations, seeks to set terms for dispute resolution.
Deputy clerk Curtis left with his two daughters for Paris in response to telegrams that his wife Mrs Curtie was dying there. Two months earlier she visited Paris with children, both children sick. Curtis worn out by waiting on them and now pneumonia. One child still sick but not dangerously. Curtis to come at once if he wishes to see his wife alive. Other local items note transfers, probate marriage, and a social event by the Merry World company.
Bay City Michigan March 25 A south wind has broken up the Saginaw bay ice and sent about 150 fishermen off the Big Crack whose shanties drifted away With winds strong and ice drifting many boats are ready for emergencies and all fishermen hope to reach shore before the wind reverses and refreezes the bay
A Galveston report states Bloom the largest mercantile concern in Texas fails with liabilities of 2 million dollars and assets of 2.3 million. The assignment is general with no preferred creditors.
In the sundry civil bill the committee on appropriations proposes paying David Overmyer 2700 for attorney fees in the Black Bob lands case and providing 4000 to Eugene Hugo for services as receiver of the Leuvenworth Coal Company where the government has an interest.
Mrs Lease, with Attorney John O Grady, visited Justice Krueger to settle a bill in a case labeled The Old Millinery Bill Scetted and Bike Reco. She explained the amount was overlooked by her private secretary and she did not know the score had not been settled.
The noted central Kansas attorney Judge O. A. Bus sell is again facing major surgery as doctors plan to remove his remaining leg in Topeka this week in hopes of prolonging his life. Friends fear for his health as he endures a serious recurring illness.
Wader and M A Capron signed articles today at the Journal office to meet in Hamilton Hall on Thursday evening April 2 in a catch catch can bout. Capron weighs 102 pounds and Larney 184 pounds with clothes on. Larney challenges Capron with several undercard bouts promised for the evening.
The Smith company began work on a new factory and business house at 619 Quincy Street. The two story building will be 48 feet by 125 feet, with a brick front and stone sides and rear. Estimated cost about $6000.
Violinist Remenyi is very sick in Topeka with his wife telegraphed from New York. The report lists departures from Topeka by Santa Fe Rock Island and details travelers including L A Bigger J E McLeod C E Hawley and others to Chicago Albuquerque Wichita and more. Mrs Passey sues for divorce custody of four children notes marriage in 1578 with Albert Pasley who left her four years ago.
Weather in the northwest and a weak wheat market lead May futures to open lower. Corn and oats hold firm while pork, lard and ribs open down due to heavy hog receipts at the yard. Hog receipts reach 33,000 with yesterday's rosin and shipments reported, light hogs at 3.70 to 5.85, heavy and rough ranges noted.
Receipts and shipments show cattle and hog markets steady to lower with mixed demand. Texas steers and cows varied, hogs and sheep receipts high, futures hint at a bottom as weather and crop reports weigh on prices. Grain markets soften with looming harvest and global trends, yet some buyers remain active in wheat and corn.
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