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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1897
Page
2
The House spent much of the day debating a possible duty on hides as part of tariff reform. Democrats pressed for protection of farmers, arguing hides would raise cattle prices. Republicans warned of west coast and wool interests and claimed a revenue duty was needed. The session featured sharp exchanges about the impact on cattle, wool, and broader tariff policy.
Chairman Dingrey and colleagues discuss new duties to be imposed by the Sarr Leew act. The group aims to put the new policy into effect quickly as a daily task at a recent meeting.
Subcommittee of the Domaniites, including Gipavennt of Ohio Tawney of Minnesota and Daizell of Pennsylvania, reports an amendment to enforce duties on goods imported after April 1. The measure imposes duties, makes importers and consignees liable, requires samples kept for evidence, and grants United States circuit courts jurisdiction to bring suits for duties. Questioned constitutionality drew opinions from lawyers including Ohio’s attorney general. exporters warn orders placed before April 25 may proceed as the amendment would not affect them.
Washington March 31 Secretary Sherman suffering from rheumatism was the only absentee from yesterday's cabinet meeting. The session opened and focused on contemplated appointments of resigned secretaries and officers. Afterward Attorney General McKenna met with the president for more than an hour. the case of four New Mexico murderers was under discussion. At twelve the president went horseback riding.
The Dairy Board and Commercial Club coordinate a dairy men convention for April 22 the North Western Dairy Board of Trade formation discussed. The plan aims to end reliance on eastern commission men by selling butter on the board at market quotations eliminating commission profits and improving prices for shippers.
London March 31 a large crowd attended the funeral of Miss Isabella Murphy youngest daughter of the late Dante Murphy the California millionaire An inquest into the remains was held a verdict stated her death resulted from chronic alcoholism The sisters of the deceased were misidentified as Mrs Viscount Wolseley The two sisters and a third sister in Paris The Miss Murphy’s will valued at about 360000 to a Catholic priest Father Mullen The relatives plan to contest the will
Wichita March 11. W Carnan a prominent stockman from Marion county said cattle do better on alfalfa after a hard winter but may lag in spring. He noted cattle look slow and have a dull appetite postwinter and that some growers have switched away from alfalfa for own use. The surrounding farmers agreed with his view.
The Atchison Globe describes an incident on a single coach between Atchison and Table Rock where a woman with a first class ticket refuses the coach for common passengers. Conductor Pat Limin calmed the scene as the woman kept her three children on the platform until White Cloud, then the train was rerouted to add a first class ladies crank.
The Los Angeles park commission met and heard a note from John Addison Porter acknowledging Bly-Slain park preparations. Plants for the park entrance include ivy geraniums bezonias verbenas marguerites. The president’s communication honors the christening of the highest point in Elysian work as Mount McKinley and was ordered entered in the minutes.
A grand athletic complex to revive ancient Greek and Roman games will be laid out near Garvangs between Los Angeles and Pasadena. Elegant buildings and a gymnasium are planned with a $200,000 hotel by J B Alaynes. Architecture will be mission style. site details remain undecided.
Jewis S. Hough of Media Pa a veteran schoolmaster turned lawyer who wrote a pamphlet on the money question in reply to Cain s Financial School He earned Major McKinley s commendation and has now offered his services to Washington as collector of customs at the port of Philadelphia Hough was admitted to the bar a little over a year ago after years as a teacher and a former schoolmaster aged over 70.
The millionaire John D. Rockefeller is expanding his country seat Boxwood in Pocantico Hills New York with a 1,000,000 house site, a 310,000 addition, a mined carriage house, and a driveway to brother William's home. He aims to create a vast park surpassing anything of its kind in the nation.
New York March 31 prizes in a model doll show at the Waldorf Hotel ballroom in aid of the Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria hospital. Judges included Miss Virginia Fair and Mrs. Orme Wilson. Top prize of 100 dollars for best dinner and ball gown went to Stalie O’Hera’s doll. Other awards honored Polifurne, Hall, Stadter & Fats, with outfits of various fabrics and designs.
Secretary Long informs that the Dolphin will see little use this summer. The vessel stays at the navy yard through mid April then sails to New York for Grant monument exercises with the North Atlantic fleet. Possible inspection trip to Newport for the war college is also considered but no cruising planned.
A government shipment of heavy ordnance arrived by barge from Watervilet arsenal to Sandy Hook proving ground. Ten electrich rifles lead the convoy with five more barges to follow. The guns cost about 100 dollars each set to 12,452,523 pounds total weight and are expected to be ready for tests by the second week of April.
Col. L. B. Pease Rhode Island candidate for government printer was run down by a bicyclist in Washington March 11. He rose, confronted the rider, struck him with a chin blow and a left hook, sending the cyclist to the pavement before a policeman arrived. Pease slipped away into the crowd.
In Athens on March 51 rumors say Russia may not participate in a blockade of Greek ports. Greek officials view the shift with suspicion as admirals reportedly seek more warships and troops from allied governments. Austria halts shipment of cartridges to Greece.
Valletta Malta March 31 report says Welsh fusileers are held in readiness for embarkation to Malta. Admirals commanding fleets from powers oppose any further insurgent advances. A force is prepared to counter the insurgents and hold key positions.
Constantinople dispatches report Greek and Turkish tensions escalate over Crete. Admirals doubt a blockade remains useful as Greece readies Thessaly defense and Britain’s nonparticipation risks war. Ambassadors press for a neutral zone and Turkish troop withdrawal while Austria blocks export of cartridges to Greece. Salonika defense preparations are said complete with no immediate threat to the Turkish base.
Atlanta reports convict labor used in road building in Duval county Florida and North Carolina. Daily costs for fresh prisoners run higher than jail maintenance, with 2144 cents per day claimed to cover food clothes medical care and guards. Duval Good Roads Association supports short term convict labor as a cost saving and reform measure aiming to steer inmates toward honest life.
Canton Ohio March 3 Judge Day returned to the city from Washington about Bock. He declined to discuss in detail the story that he will go in cut ot the representativ e as the president. He authorizes this statement in the quent an American attorney is went to Havana to exsist consul General Lee T will take the spatter under consideration. Free hides Washington March The house today had a warm prevastion over the subject of free Riles. The Texas members Bell Cat and Hepburn all arguing duty on hides for the benefit of cattle raivers and attacking the bill on this point or made up for the benefit of austen mianufacturers No action resulted Steel strings for musical instruments were made Gullable at 4 per cent and ollie cloth for milling purposes at 25 Cash Balance Growing Washington March 3 Today s statement of no condition of the treasir e bows Available cash balance 22320800 gold reserve 151341500
London reports a Parisian sensation as the Queen of Portugal leads her court ladies to submit to Roentgen ray examination about their rib and bone distortion from lacing. The motion promotes free women and a cast aside of corsets as fashion danger laced with health risk. doctors warn of La Grippe dangers toward pneumonia but Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy touted as preventative, with 25 and 5 cent sizes available.
In New York on March 31 spring appeared in Central Park where a northeast tulip bed near the arsenal showed bold growth. Gardeners note heat from steam pipes under the walk near a restaurant heats the bed, making it appear earlier than nearby flower beds and creating a striking red blossom and open buds near a bright tower.
A brief railroad notice directs travelers to Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis, and other eastern routes. It touts Calon Pacific as offering the best service and fastest ticket purchases with inquiries welcome about rates and service fees. FELTON, Depot Agent.
A testimonial letter touts Charcot Nervine Tablets claimed to restore reading, memory, and vigor in aging adults. It asserts wide relief from insomnia nervous fatigue melancholia and various nervous disorders and promotes purchase through Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co Lacrosse Wis with a unsolicited endorsement by a Mr Swett.
A reader claims quitting coffee and starting Postum Cereal improves bowel movement and digestion. The ad notes Postum is a nourishing, non fattening beverage made from grains, while coffee may congest the liver. It warns grocers sell cheap imitations.
A 926 Sylvania Avenue jewelry dealer in Washington City recounts severe illness from contagious blood poison local doctors failed to cure. After six months and $300, a friend recommended S. S. S. The patient reports dramatic improvement after eighteen bottles and four months of use, claiming cure four years later. The ad touts S. S. S. as the best blood remedy with a $1000 reward for proof to the contrary. Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga, offers free books by mail.
A garbled list of Topeka street names and addresses is provided, mentioning Fire Station No 1 and multiple avenues such as Kansas Avenue Topeka Avenue Seagnd Street and Fourth Street. The fragment references Homeweekers excursions via the Santa Fe Route and dates like April 2.
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