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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
3
E W S Funston responds to reported accusations with a public denial and explanation, aiming to correct the record and defend his actions and position. The piece outlines specific charges and Funston's rebuttals, highlighting the controversy and public interest in the matter.
A letter from ex-congressman BH Fo uston sent to the Tot a Beenie News describes starving Americans. Dispatch from Tetankem quotes Teun easy that young Americans who left the dniuteeet ating are starving, urging relief or release. The letter portrays widespread food scarcity, government action, and a cautious tone about independence amid war.
Pickering cites a flawed 1597 code reference and criticizes the state legislature's procedures. He alleges misinterpretation in the code and accuses lawmakers of neglecting proper legal steps and accountability in the central statutes. He urges caution against basing actions on outdated provisions.
Galveston is stirred by a proposed Galrado and Santa Fe shop site. May 31 notes indicate Santa Fe has practically decided to locate the Galveston shops at a Dallas area site. Mixed discussions in Galveston as plans develop.
A regional shift plans removing machine and car shops to Cleburne Texas. Locals protest the consolidation arguing it will raise monthly expenses, reduce housing value, and impact population growth in Galveston. The study links costs to layoffs and installment commitments for workers who bought homes nearby.
Louise Lease, daughter of Mrs Mary B Lease, has grown into a remarkable public speaker with natural eloquence and personal magnetism. From childhood she displayed precocious talent, delivering a notable piece at a county convention and later inspiring boys at Topeka reform school with a pledge to support her later political career.
A Brahmin priest from Chicago visits Louise Lease in Wichita and proclaims her as a reincarnation, praising her sacred view of animals and life. He blesses her before returning home, while Louise’s poems gain local attention and she plans college next September after a family summer tour.
May 1 consolidated plan moves Harvey system produce buying to Newton Nebraska Arkansas City and Guthrie area stations. New headqu arters to be established at Newton with direct shipments to local stations from Newton starting June 1. Arcade Hotel to be removed Elliott Preston jailed in Arkansas City for Guthrie murder of Claude Williams in February. motive linked to a contested girl with no quarrel prior to the killing.
Citizens of Emporia petition city officials to close the joints following a law and order meeting set for Tuesday. The gathering aims to be nonpartisan and prompt officials to act on the request.
Manhattan reports that L. D. Eversole of Topska secured the contract for the Domestic Science hall at the state agricultural college with work to be finished by 00. Also, in Texas, John V. Cunningham, charged with murder of circus man Joseph B. McMahon, appeared in district court. bond was reduced from 10,200 to 850, and the case moved toward September as the state seeks important witnesses. We minding and sew on buttons free of charge: Peerless Steam Laundry.
A consumer notes grocers offer many imitations of Postum Cereal and urges that only the registered Postum Cereal, from Battle Creek, is truly tasteful and effective for breakfast. The Postal Cereal Company advertises a 25 cent package by mail.
Sporting notes from Louisville recount a Brooklyn win in the 13th inning after St Louis struggles at the foot of the league. The Reds face Baltimore’s stiff test while multiple games across the circuit feature late scoring and shifting pitchers.
Lawrence ball fans await tomorrow's clash between Kansas University and Washburn College to decide the state college championship. The 5:20 p.m. start features strong batteries on both sides with Stanley for KU and Stricklett for Washburn. Kansas State fans travel with TU students. Washburn seeks a fair European. Coachs expect tight play and a lively crowd.
Emile Grace Briggs, daughter of Prof. C A Briggs, becomes the first woman to receive a sheepskin from Union Theological Seminary. She earns a Bachelor of Divinity with Summa Cum Laude as the seminary marks its sixty first annual commencement in New York City.
A courier reports Creek officials Judge Freeland Marshall and Captain Ferryhill were killed in a clash with Texas cowboys near Okmulgee while suppressing fence cutting by stockmen. Two Creek light horsemen were badly hurt.
Munson to Sarah Munson both of Muckerham counts Ohio for land tove and effection lot 478 Poll it eure M. Noble to National Life Insurance Company of Washington counts Vermont for 100 lots 146 and 1S East Tenth avenue C Bee to Sarah M Howard for 1 and other property lot 22 and the west 2 feet of lots 32 4 and 36 and the west 25 feet of lot 50 north Madlaon street
The Harrison Cottage at Cape May is sold to Julio Wanama of Philadelphia. The cottage was a gift to Mrs. Benjamin Harrison during the Harrison Administration. The house is being prepared for occupancy and seating is announced at Snow's Drug Store for Prohibition era events and a utility products sale.
San Francisco sees a claim that Jesse Grant and partners gained excessions from Mexico for lands around the Tia Juana springs cross border. Eastern buyers, possibly the Dwyers, plan a $2,000,000 gambling house with lottery features near Hierson and San Antonio taneries, to be run with racing stock and other games. The deal was reportedly closing this week as Tan Juana lies about 12 miles from San Diego.
Dispatches report heavy rain swelled streams in New Mexico, flooding valleys near Albuquerque and Atrisco, submerging yards and farms, washing out a Las Vegas dam, and stranding livestock. Wires fail along Santa Fe and Denver railways, hindering travel as Misses and sheep perish in the storm.
A St Michaels Colony company reps from Minneapolis with M A Long and Dr A B Ahrens arranged to buy 2470 acres near Seia for 25000 to settle 140 German families from Minnesota Wisconsin Nebraska and Indiana this fall and next spring.
An older woman at 128 West Elena Street complains to police that a dog she owned was taken from her yard by a city animal control officer amid disputes over the animal being vicious. She asserts she will not stomach authorities removing the dog without due process, while neighbors defend the dog as often biting or snapping. The dog tax collector had previously visited, noting the dog’s reported viciousness and offering compensation to return it.
A sensational program at Trinity Whitens features Mira Ford for her first appearance, with an afternoon and evening schedule. Patrons of arts and sciences may attend lectures by noted speakers, including an outcry on forgery found in an urn. Tickets are priced for each lecture and full course attendance.
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