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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1897
Page
2
Washington May 4 A heated floor fight over appointing committees ends with House sustaining the Speaker’s policy after Democratic and Republican debates. Mr Lewis leads calls for immediate committee appointments while Mr Reed and Mr Simpson clash over procedural rights and accountability, as party lines blur in the push to resolve control.
A heated session in the House centers on Speaker's power to appoint committees and the timing of a resolution shifting responsibility. Democratic and Republican members clash over free coinage, party reform, and the need for immediate committee appointments. The Dingley substitute to appoint committees passes 52 to 124 with 25 present, exposing rifts in Democratic ranks as the house adjourns awaiting Senate action.
Major Lewis Ginter resigns from the American Tobacco Company board citing age and health. He is described as the richest man in the South with an estimated fortune around 66,000 dollars, and says retirement from business follows the tobacco trust consolidation. The Allen and Ginter branch remains a member, with Ginter noting he never wanted to join the trust and left when the combination grew too strong.
Terre Haute Indiana reports Dr Percival of the First Congregational elects president of a church bicycle club planned as a summer social adjunct. The group starts with 50 charter members and aims to grow to 100, continuing winter social relations through the season.
Washington May 4 Some of the foremost merchants of Mexico Central America and South America will visit the United States in a few weeks to study how commercial affairs are conducted. The party will tour major cities including Washington Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Boston and other prominent centers. Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. This remedy relieves pain in urinary passages and eases water retention. Sold by Geo W Stansfield Topeka and Bim Droge Co. Shirts collars and cuffs laundered to look like new by Peerless Steam Laundry.
Commodore Benedict and ex leaders including President Cleveland and ex officials arrive by steam yacht Oneida off Gray Gables. Cleveland walks the veranda and cottage grounds, comments on health and weather, plans to remain several days, reads papers, and enjoys the grounds during a spring visit.
Neve Yori May and Yesteedas warn of swearing off perconill Liss while President Barker notes the rich may flee New York to avoid increased taxes. He cites Dudley bill proposals on inheritance taxes and light enforcement that could push residents and six-figure taxpayers to relocate.
William Henry, resident of 24 Madison Street, New York, is jailed in the Raymond Street Jail Brooklyn on a charge of stealing a slate worth one cent. He has appeared before Justice Nostrand twice, with grand jury action awaited on $1,060 bail. Dentist James Villiers reported a slate missing from a boardwalk incident.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Kansas was told she had consumption and no hope. Two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr Thos Besets of San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold and near consumption, bought one bottle and was cured in two weeks. Free trial bottle at JK Jones drug store Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue. Beecham's Pills advertised.
Government experiments at Sandy Hook show sand cushions effectively halt revolving explosive shells fired at high velocity. A concrete fortress, 50 by 20 by 7 feet, was banked with sand to 26 feet thick and tested with 8 to 12 inch shells. Sand sacks absorbed projectiles while the wall remained largely undamaged, highlighting the method’s superiority and cost in the first US test of its kind.
An exceptional bass catch at a local lake drew excitement among anglers. Noyes, a Chicago angler visiting for a weekend, landed a large fish that rivaled the best local catches. Histon, a resident for three years, claimed it the biggest seen. Witnesses recall a tense moment as fish escaped and was photographed by a bystander. The incident spurred hopes for a record bass among the lake’s regulars.
A city permit was issued for a four story brick and stone building at 4d Pranetsed Street to house a home and industrial school for indigent Italians. The project by John G. Garibaldii will include apartments for poor families on upper stories and a manual training school on the first floor and basement. Estimated total cost is 320000 with 50 by 120 foot frontage facing Francisco Street. The 28 Italian national societies will support the school under the governorate board’s supervision.
Washington May 4 The secretary of State will read the presidential will and Mr and Mrs Sherman announce a May 10 celebration. A reception and dinner are planned at 9 o clock in the evening with a distinguished company of guests.
Edwards and Parker of Plains Georgia tout Cham berisin Palm Balm for rheumatism back pain and muscular aches. They promote DeWitts Little Early Risers liver pills as spring cleansing. Gan Stansfield advertises remedies as among the century’s great medical discoveries.
Colorado Springs May 4 J B Wheeler & Co banks in Manitou and Aspen passed to assignees on instructions from New York. Assignees named M A Leddy Manitou and W J McNair Aspen. Directors say cause unknown. Wheeler telegraphed plans to arrive Friday. Assets exceed liabilities. last Manitou statement showed 99 686.45 assets and liabilities. deposits about 42 000. Aspen assets near 60 000 with liabilities about half.
At the National Working Women convention in Philadelphia on May 4 the keynote speech by Mrs Nathar of New York Consumers' Focus cited lower prices for needlework goods. She argued phones are not living wages but dying wages and blamed bargain seekers for depressed pay.
Cape May New Jersey May 4 The Cape May court faces a crucial decision over the Cape Slay beach front. By 1836 law the strand was a public street yet city control has been denied. If the city wins it will beautify the beach front at a cost about 200000, otherwise the drive may be abandoned and owners taxed for city purposes.
Pittsburg May 4 Robert G Ingersoll lectured last evening at the new Grand Opera House on Truth. Emissaries of the Bible society distributed tracts at the door and answered his arguments to a good sized crowd there for the apostle of their doctrine. Volunteers fail to pay rent New York May 4 a dispossess on the American Volunteers Hallington Booth commander who occupy the two Sours at 268 Werker at reat Michael M Parre t the landiond says he has received but 10 of Aprils rent the balance of the rent 40 has not been paid. Old People Electric Bitters advertisement states they aid digestion and bowels without whisky or narcotics baring tone to organs. Price 50 cents and 1 per bottle at J K Jones drug store Fifth street and Kansas avenue.
Union Pacific offers one fare round trip to St Louis for the National Turnfest. Tickets on sale May 4 and 6 from Kansas Becus, Nebraska and Colorado. The line touts fastest time and least accommodations with connections. Apply to P. F. A. LEW, Agent.
A playful notice touts a dance or performance featuring the yellow kid ball with the Elks on Wednesday and Thursday at the Grand venue. It hints at a lively show and local social event for readers.
New York report quotes Senator Tillman urging a bounty on exports of farm products to counter tariff duties. He attacks protectionists for taxing wheat and cotton, says the South will pursue export bounties or a reimposed income tax if needed. He claims coal, ore, iron, and steel industries in the South will grow without protection. Regarded as a fiery stance on the Dingley tariff and farm relief.
At a Newark May 4 gathering the Jeffersonian club Democrats urged party unity. Allan L. McDermott slated publican legislation while Clarence E. Atkinson defended Democratic voters amid calls for a future state convention. J. Bryan’s name drew applause from most of the guests as the room erupted in support.
New York May 4 a philanthropic scheme new to this country under the Society for the Improvement of the Condition of the Poor plans public laundries in tenement districts for women to wash and iron at nominal cost. Sanitary and medical authorities commend it as a benevolence aiding vermin-ridden families with no running water or drying space. Municipal laundries serve 220000 Ginstow patrons and also assist bachelors widowers invalids and others. No starching is done. only plain work is completed.
The state board of dispensary commissioners released a report for the quarter ending March. It lists January to March costs at 12 922 0, gross profits at 2111, and net profits at 3 28197. Dispensary balances total 7. Beverage profits are set at 3640224 with breakage 80.07, freight 19 174.85, and labor 3425546. Total receipts reach 812aa5 with remaining disbursements totaling into treasury 12.
Buckien's Arnica Salve advertised as the best world salve for cuts sores ulcers skin eruptions and piles with money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box sold by EK Jones Rock Island Route St Louis and return May 5th and 6th. Phone 420.
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