04 May 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1897
Page
1
In Topeka a new open saloon opens in the Carl Jockbeck Building drawing about twenty five patrons within ten minutes. Reporters note brisk beer service, police indifference, and public concern over protection money while officials discuss accountability and party politics amid a broader temperance shift.
Governor Leedy, confined in Topeka, says he will not appoint or dictate to police commissioners but will assess their work without following them. He declined to name future actions or personnel, stating he appointed capable men and will not interfere with their duties. He says enforcement is their task and no complaint has been filed against them.
Washington May 4 The text notes William Jennings Bryan will visit Mexico next winter and then Europe to study silver standard countries and to prepare for a broader public question review. It claims gossip about a fortune or map and stresses travel as essential for thorough inquiry into finance and public policy. The passage also advertises mineral water at 613 W Eighth Ave.
Washington May 4 Cyrus Leland delivers an ultimatum to Senator Baker demanding the appointment of four Kansas men to federal posts in Topeka Dodge City and Colby with a warning that without his slate Baker will face strong political pushback. Leland insists the White House back the list despite Baker’s resistance and party tensions rise over the maneuvering.
Kansas insiders discuss Leland backing Bristow while pressuring Huck to clear path for a federal judgeship. Baker’s stance could force a rift. The interview ends without resolution, awaiting Baker’s upcoming recommitment and possible party realignment in Kansas.
Paris reports the king of Greece used crisis funds to speculate in Greek and Turkish bonds, clearing 30,000,000 to 25,000,000 francs. Dispatches note 6,000 Greek troops under Col Balracharia at Pentepigadia, Greeks repelling larger Turkish forces. London cites Arta dispatches of ongoing battle. Helenic defense concentrates near Volos and Phar Μales with Smolenski heading three divisions. Greece recalls Col Vases. Cob Staikor to command Crete forces.
The famous pacer Joe Patchen was sold today in Chicago for 315000. Purchaser was J W Marks of Chicago, with bidder James Murphy at 11000 and several eastern dealers among attendees at the Spian Newgass spring sale.
The message notes new tea import purity regulations under a March act to prevent inferior tea entering the market and directs inspection and possible destruction of substandard consignments. It also reports a contract between Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and Western Union Telegraph for a new Arkansas to Guthrie wire, with possible extension toward Purou, plus a Kansas avenue sidewalk accident involving Mrs. W. E. Clark’s relative.
The tariff bill presented to the Senate by Senator Al Grich seeks widespread duties on tea hides beer and sugar with retroactive provisions struck out and reciprocity trimmed. It raises beer tax and alters sugar schedules and wool rates while adding new coal timber and tobacco measures amid tense legislative debate in Washington.
Washington dispatch details dire conditions in Matanzas Cuba where 7000 people are concentrated and starving under Weyler policy. US Consul Brine cites fever smallpox and other diseases as Americans are among the needy. Calls for prompt US aid to alleviate widespread misery and hunger.
A crowded charity bazar in Parla exploded into a fatal blaze. Fire, panicked crushes, and an inflammable hall caused by a wood structure led to at least thirty deaths and thirty plus injuries with many feared missing. Duchess D Usee attended as officials scramble for the missing and victims.
Washington May 4 Admiral Meade died following an appendicitis operation after resigning from command. The funeral will be held at Paterson with military honors. Meade, a renowned officer and diplomat, served extensively since the Civil War.
May a freight locomotive explosion on the Chicago and Aires railway in the bottoms fatally injured engineer Hank Roberts and seriously injured fireman Chas Pardoner. Roberts was hurled about 30 feet and his body rolled. Pardoner was blown roughly 30 feet, suffering a severe head injury and a broken leg. Roberts was a veteran engineman on the road.
Kansas City figure Webster Davis is named for the role of Assistant Secretary of the Interior. The report notes potential appointments across departments with emphasis on military and administrative positions. The item reflects Washington nominations and cabinet considerations in the era.
David Overmyer of the Sid wtone Bot purchases two listed items at the corner Leventi and Qriney mireeir. He plans to buy a two story frame property in Gee for 32,000. The sale includes tents and facies Qubnoy sine and pitta Kennedy sari manter at the Sante hn purchaised items.
A collision between two steamers near Aberdeen on May 4 caused the Coldyne to sink. Eleven crew members were drowned, with the Gringoe sustaining damage. The incident occurred off the Scottish coast near the harbor.
A hazy account describes Emila Kussling, a minor, drinking lemonade kept in a ticket bucket overnight at Watlout Creek California during Yeetival. Eighteen other children reportedly drank the lemonade. A judge addressed the incident and age of a few involved.
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