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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1895
Page
3
Congressman Curtis argues that victors in civil service elections deserve the offices. He pledges support for those elected and calls on officials to uphold merit and competence in public service.
A Republican rally at White's hall Bisth and Lake streets drew a large crowd as Charles Curtis defended silver minting and urged support for Fellows. He criticized Democrats, pledged a large Topeka majority, and urged unity in the Second ward amid city ticket campaigning. Other speakers urged party loyalty and discussed municipal issues.
John Witmer’s barber shop on Kansas avenue between Seventh and Eighth was entered by two men last night. They attempted to grab the money drawer but fled via the back door. Warrants issued today name W E Dennis the tailor and Edward Barrett, son of a hat maker, with arrest expected tonight. About $2 was left in the drawer.
George Wilkersons son, eleven, the child of Under Sheriff Tom C Wilkerson, vanished from his home at 141 North Tyler Street after leaving school Wednesday. The father circulated notices statewide, but no word. He fears the child may fall into the hands of tramps and be forced to beg or steal.
Mary L. Colgate of Harveyville reports her husband Maury Colgate disappeared from Garlingame last Sunday evening after leaving his lodging on business. No reason for his disappearance is known. Authorities across the area have been notified.
The Asylum Investigation committee plans to convene at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning with Judge W Webb representing Captain W Wait protesting lack of jurisdiction. It is unlikely any testimony will be heard before Monday. P Bolmar elected clerk. Also advertised are Irish and Negro forces at K of P hall Saturday with 15 cent tickets. Pine line colored shirtings at Wopeka Shirts Mfg Co.
Editor William Pope of the colored organ the Topeka Wall pleaded guilty to assault on rival editor W D Driver of the Blackman in district court. He was fined 10 and costs amounting to 37.25. The feud flared last summer as both papers traded insults and fisticuffs amid a heated newspaper war. Pope faces remorsing over the costs.
During the Baltimore Methodist Southern conference session, Rev. W. T. Tongue of Charleston W Va opposed inviting President Cleveland to a White House visit. He recalled the 20 year precedent of not inviting General Grant and argued the current move would appear unseemly for a body dominated by Southern delegates.
Frederick Douglass estate filing allocates the widow the house and fifteen acres in Anacostia Washington D C along with writings and paintings excluding a self portrait. She also receives 10000 in United States bonds and 10000 in cash. Daughter Rosetta D Sprague and sons Louis Frederick and Charles share about 15000 each from remaining assets.
March 20 General J B Weaver splits with the Populist party of Town to form a new silver party. Populist state central committee chairman R G Scott says Iowa Populists will not join a single issue party, noting silver elements may unite with them but a one issue party cannot become an organized political force.
The day is not as warm as yesterday though 87 degrees marked the heat in Kansas. Mr. Jennings calls this the tail of a hot wave from the Pacific coast, now heading toward the great lakes where cooler weather will arrive tomorrow. No rain is seen soon.
Advices from Samoa dated March 28 report rebels still threaten disturbance. Charles Thomas Taylor received three months imprisonment for accusing the late Robert Louis Stevenson of supplying guns and ammunition. Mr Henry Ide exonerated Stevenson from blame.
In Paci March 29 John M. Eagan was told by a dispatch that he would be killed if he accepted the receiver ship of the Oregon Short Line RR. Eagan dismissed the threat as unfounded and said he would proceed with the appointment despite the report.
Frederick Gebhard sues Chea Wi Abey former manager of his California ranch to recover 12432 alleging stock sales unaccounted for. Mrs Langers adjoining Gebhard’s ranch may testify. Nevels murder case postponed to mid May due to key witness absence after a Lutheran church supper event.
A stay of execution was granted on grounds of possible defect in the Dusenbery judgment as Bennett's property remains under sheriff possession. Bennett’s attorneys Quinton & Quinton secured the order this forenoon, halting seizure pending further review.
A son was born yesterday to Motorman and Mrs Harry Whitlow at 1215 Clay street. An entertainment at Lincoln Post hall tomorrow night will be free, hosted by post members and Lincoln circle ladies. Mrs Hilma J Sutien died last night at 7212 West Second street of pneumonia, funeral Saturday at 2 pm. Golden Rate society will pack groceries and clothing for a needy Bird City, Kansas family this afternoon at Mrs C E Parviance’s home. Governor Morrill travels to Leavenworth and will spend Sunday at his Hiawatha home, not returning to the executive office until Tuesday. Department Commander Harris and Adjutant General Harrison moved into new statehouse headquarters opposite the governor’s office. Republican meeting is tonight at the Methodist church with speakers W A S Bird, D C Tillason, and W J Jamison. Reese Van Sant’s case for throwing a wire to shock a trolley was dismissed in Furry’s court. Van Sant lives in Oakland. Harry Slichter of North Topeka was declared insane in probate court, a melancholia case. he will not be sent to the asylum immediately. Jerry Wallace, who killed his father-in-law on March 10 in Indian Territory, was bound over for trial without bail after a Baxter Springs trip. Superintendent W M Davidson of the city schools secured G Stanley Hull of Clark University for a lecture at the high school Saturday evening. President Hell is a noted educator.
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