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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
5
Local items mix scattered names, places, and events from Topeka and nearby areas. The jumble includes police references, court notes, transfers, commerce hints, and social gatherings, with many garbled words and unclear details.
One of the best equipped bicycle stores in Topexe at 112 West Eighth Street. Proprietor I B Wyman runs To Deka Cysta company and has built a large, complete shop with a wide wheel line. Agents for Barnes Tribune and Deere Cloydes. Offers repairs, sickle plane, enameling, vulcanizing, machine work, braging, and a wide array of bicycle supplies.
The Marshall's Baca band schedules a season opener at Geraeyd Park tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock. Local residents are invited to attend as the group performs a varied program to start the year.
The State Board of Railroad Commissioners plans a general conference with Kansas railroad representatives to discuss reducer freight rates between Kansas points and the southern state. Letters are being sent to all lines inviting consultation and a Topeka meeting, with dates to be arranged for convenience.
James D Snoddy lauds Populist actions and backs A P Williams assistant treasurer amid controversy over Graham County bonds The Attorney General notes county credit was claimed as solid and urges proper steps to honor warrants while conceding deception in details Delinquent taxes in some districts do not affect legality or value of the ten thousand dollar bond issue
Letters to Webb McNall, superintendent, reveal a planned rate schedule and “Clarkson rate book” ties among insurance firms. Milwaukee Mechanics notes Clarkson book subscriber status and prior payments, while New York Compan ies confirm Clarkson payments and threaten to cut ties to preserve business.
The Northwestern National of Milwaukee informs the superintendent that it did not follow the rate schedule since January 1, 188. Providence Washington states it paid 12 10 to Mr Clarkson for a rate book used in Kansas and Indian Territory. Several insurers deny subscribing to Clarkson rate Bureau. The Prussian National gives evasive replies but will be given a chance to respond. The letters suggest a Clarkson rate combination McNall seeks to break to force independent business practices.
The War in Kansas reports a clash between Kansas insurance commissioners and national life insurers. The federal court dismissed a contempt motion against the state official, while a Mutual Life suit seeks damages for alleged interference. The piece questions state versus federal authority over multistate insurers and cites actions by New York and other states as illustrating policy overreach.
Gov Leedy condemns the practice of pardons bought from penitentiary inmates as warden Landis tightens control. Convicts and outside intermediaries allegedly paid for pardon favors, with funds allegedly diverted and no guarantees of release. Reform steps aim to end the corrupt scheme and require clearer justification for pardons.
The railroad commissioners issue a direct order to all lines regarding Jobbera rates. A prior state bound order was found insufficient and the commission follows with a sharper directive announced in the Journal. The commission emphasizes immediate attention and action by all railroad lines in question.
Notice to railroads to immediately enforce rates set by the order of March 5 1882 on sugar coffee beans and canned goods in the Symne Grocery Co. vs Board of Railroad Commissioners of Kansas. Inquiry under laws 1853 sections 15 19 20 requests reason for nonimplementation and promises letters to all involved railways.
A Boston real estate member Horace Crowell writes to Representative C. W. Fairchild of Ikingman about rail rates and Populist credit. The letter argues party gains depend on laws, urging Kansas to enact measures to sustain the Populist influence. Also note stockyards testimony rating in Kansas City investigation will resume Thursday.
Topeka Kansas April 29 1927 Knights and Ladies of Security report 520 councils 22000 certificates 65000 reserve fund. Six subordinates with 1000 plus members in Topeka meetings listed. Fraternal insurance blend praised and advance perpetual protection claimed. Signed Mary R Mayhall thanking for $1400 certificate payment after husband death April 20.
Four members of Topeka’s fire department were discharged or resigned under orders from Mayor Fellows and Chief Wilmarth amid allegations of intoxication. Vacancies opened at stations 2 and 3, with replacements named from other posts. Chief Wilmarth defended the moves as necessary, noting the department would fill positions soon and asserting no cover up and full public record.
Articles from the navy department praise official conduct amid a strong push for national defense. A letter extols Paine's celery compound as a perfect spring remedy improving health, blood toning, and nerve support, with endorsements from physicians and professionals.
The piece notes rising demoralization among young men in Topeka over the past 18 months due to prohibitory tax enforcement. It laments the influence of temperance pressure and urges citizens to confront saloons to curb social ruin.
The column lists Sunday services and events across multiple churches including Seabrook, North Christian, Wesleyan Methodist, First M B H, Occult Shrine, Young Women’s Christian Association, First Unitarian, Third Church of Christ, ME church, Brown Chapel, United Brethren, Talied Presbyterian, and First African Baptist. Entries mention preaching times, subjects, special meetings, and guest speakers such as Mrs G Ham son, Mrs Dr Mary McKinstry, Rev Abram Wyman, and Rev J McBrown, with items on Sunday school and evening services.
The city’s churches announce a series of sermons services and lectures. Rev GD Olden leads an evening preaching at St John’s A St with a 4 pm session. J RK Ransom speaks on friendship love and faith. Various congregations hold Sunday school at 2 pm and city ministers gather Monday for a united service in the M C A room.
Mr James Rowland of Fairhaven reports his wife suffered rheumatism for twenty five years. A recent attack caused near madness until he bought Chamberlains Pain Balm. After one hour of use she slept and has since found relief from aches and pains. The balm is sold in 25 and 3 cent sizes by druggists.
A local notice invites attendance at Garfield Park tomorrow at 3 PM for a season opening concert by Marshall's band. The event promises a performance by two ensembles and a preview beyond ordinary routine activities.
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