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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1895
Page
5
An uneasy scene unfolds as attendees at a doctors meeting report a puzzling sign that raises questions about safety and protocol. Authorities and clinic leadership are examining the display for context and potential warnings.
In the Kansas State House a display of a malted drink labeled punch was deemed improper by executive staff. A dispute arose over whether the beverage was whisky punch or baby food, with Governor Mortill ordering the sign removed while the drink remained.
Residents face ward boundary changes that could split houses between Third and Fifth wards. The ordinance aims to redraw lines along streets to preserve equal populations, but critics say it amounts to gerrymandering and could affect voting power. The plan proposes shifting lines on Highth Street and Kaneas Avenue, with amendments to walnut Grove and Seventeenth Street, while Muhs and others press for a fair outcome.
Sudge Ferry ruled the evidence failed to prove cider intoxication in the cases. The only trial heard was the vete report, showing alcohol in cider, but four days elapsed before chemical analysis. The decision followed a Shawnee county precedent. prosecutions of older cases were dropped. police chief quipped about beer joints opening.
The Spooners drew a large audience at the Grand last night presenting Eccles Girls with Malcolm Williams in D Alroy and Spooner as Eccles. Charley Rummel and Truman Johnson revived old parts while Miss Grove and Edna May impressed as Polly and Eather. The troupe, praised for a splendid production, plans Inez for tonight with the Spooners performing their familiar kaleidoscopic dance.
Mrs Leota McKinney accuses her husband Frank McKinney a Santa Fe carpenter of cruelty desertion and threats including choking and pointing a revolver at her temple. She seeks $25 monthly alimony and restoration of her maiden name Leota Heaton in a Topeka divorce petition filed after fourteen years in Topeka.
At Tootle's opera house in St Joseph on Monday night Sousa's band performed. Trombonist Arthur Pryor, who played the solo in Topeka, received a gold medal with the inscription The World's Greatest Trombonist Presented to Arthur Pryor by His Friends in St Joseph Ma. Pryor resided in St Joseph and both he and Sousa were pleased as large banquets were given for both men.
Lee Jones joins Milton Gunckel and W H Wright to form a national amusement bureau. They plan to book attractions including Sousa's band and Rev Sam Jones with Wright handling the East, Gunckel the area east of the Mississippi, and Jones the central states around Kansas. The bureau has several contracts for next season, and Topeka will secure about two months of engagements.
Miss Nettie Lehane, longtime assistant to Miss Maud Crowley, is chosen postmistress at Fort Riley after a month long contest among twenty applicants despite opposition from army officials and local critics. The decision follows inspector recommendations amid irregularities cited in prior appointments.
Clinton C Osbon, on trial for the killing of Charles Hamble, testifies he acted under temporary derangement not permanent insanity. He describes the day’s events, his nervous state, suspicions about Hamble and Estelle, and asserts he gave himself up after realizing the killing. Prosecution and defense recount prior acts, with witnesses detailing Osbon's mental condition and family history.
New York May 16 The World reports another syndicate chapter as banks in the gold deal are asked to deposit large sums in the sub treasury. Most banks were original pool members at about 104. The move may push reserves to about 11 million dollars. The syndicate also seeks foreign gold to finish the contract and may trigger another scare and bond issue before fall amid expected grain exports.
In district court Judge Hazen appointed McNary Jamison and Ensminger to defend Frank Nevels at public expense after attorneys Guco and McNary withdrew. Fees to be set by county commissioners. Case not set for two weeks. Sheriff and county attorney expect murder verdict.
The Upper Dam Company bond filing deadline expires today with no bond filed yet. Formal acceptance arrived today and was filed with the city clerk. Judge Day says papers arrived late and plans to seek a council extension to June 1. Also notes a $10,000 loss on Morapipe in Baltimore.
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