01 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1897
Page
1
The item passed into the hands of the reorganization committee as the sale proceeds toward finalization. The phrase and context imply control shifted to the committee for oversight and completion of the disposition.
In Omaha on November 1, a public property sale drew no competing bids. The proceedings featured U S government officials and a crowd in the Union Pacific area as auctioneer Master Cornish read a lengthy notice before declaring bids unnecessary. The event highlighted tensions and a chaotic scene as officials managed a large assemblage without outcomes or bidders.
The report recounts a chaotic auction where bids were difficult to hear. Gen Corwin and Mr Cornish struggled to hear the amounts while Fort union officials determined the winning bids. The sale was stopped briefly then continued with Alvin W Krech and Louie Fitzgerald named as highest bidders. Purchasers have two days to pay the full price. future management remains uncertain with S A B Clark discussed as possible head if health permits.
A long account traces an 1845 proposal to build a railroad from the Mississippi to the Pacific coast led by Whitney, the government subsidies and land grants, and the later Credit Mobilier scandal. It covers chartering, bonds, losses, and the 1869 completion of the line to Story Point Utah before receiverships. It notes Ames’s role and congressional investigation with limited outcomes.
In Shawnee County the upcoming election pits Kepley the Union candidate against Cook the Republican nominee in a Prohibition versus anti Prohibition contest. Voter registration totals by precinct show 5789 registered, with Kepley trailing countywide. A brisk turnout is expected as conservative party figures warn of possible fraud and urge strong GOP efforts at the polls tomorrow.
A letter to Lord Elgin, Afghan viceroy, says the Ameer aims to arrest Abe haddah multeh and remove a priest from Afghanistan if successful. He pledges to stop Afridia seeking refuge and interference with British territory. London dispatch reports Royal Irish regiments described as insubordinate, but officials deny this, saying withdrawal due to sickness.
Relatives of Emmett Charles Lowrey and Obie Hoare of Pittsburgh fear foul play after they left the city August 20 and were last seen on a train near Youngstown Ohio. Lowrey is 30, 5 foot 6, about 125 pounds, dark hair and grey eyes. Hoare is about 25, 5 foot 10, slender, educated, dark clothes. Anyone with information should contact David Lowrey at 312 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh.
A bold tramp visits Greenwich Connecticut, asks for money, and forces Mrs. Hogue to send the children for change. He is ejected and later found sleeping on a parlor lounge by William Seeley’s daughter, then assaulted and cast out by Mr. Seeley. The man has not returned.
Governor Leety closes his campaign this year with a TL at Yates Coster tonight. He will speak at the executive session Wednesday afternoon, urging support ahead of votes in Lawrence. The governor has delivered political speeches since September.
November 1 report shows Republican Chairman Quigg predicting Tracy wins all assembly districts, Low failing in every district. Democrat Hugh Grant expects Van Wyck to gain about 240000 votes citywide plus Brooklyn and Queens Richmond tallies. George vote around 20000 to 25000 and Tracy gaining votes. Citizens Union estimates Low leads by 27000 in the city. George headquarters cites 97000 votes in Manhattan and Bronx. Brooklyn uncertain.
Democratic and Republican managers close campaigns with last day efforts across Ohio. In Cincinnati the battle centers on legislative seats while state ticket prospects vary. Republicans predict statewide victory with a legislative majority, while Democrats hedge on gains and anticipate mixed statewide and legislative outcomes.
In Denver on November 1 the Colorado election centers on a state ticket with one supreme court judge. The administration and silver Republicans back Judge Charlie D. Hayt seeking re election, while William H Gabbert runs as candidate for both the populists and the democrats. Senator Teller backs Hast but delays commitment, leaving the opposition optimistic about gains.
In Philadelphia on November 1, reports say the Pennsylvania campaign closes with Dr Swallow the Prohibition party’s state treasurer candidate garnering attention as the race narrows. Republican chairman Elkins predicts over 950000 votes for the Beacon, with Swallow around 45000. Democratic leader Gorman forecasts a solid showing, while Prohibition chair Jenea suggests Swallow could win several counties and possibly a statewide majority.
Louisville November 2 The Kentucky campaign has closed with little of last year's energy evident in the Uitternens marked the night but absent. Voters await results as parties brace for the coming ballots and political action in the state.
A partial report notes contests for a clerk of the supreme court and a state assembly with 10 representatives and 98 senators. It mentions voters in districts and a Tocah municipal race where Charles P George and Tod are Republican candidates, with Tod described as the incumbent in a heated contest.
Attorney General Boyle presses for a detailed ledger of hauling and feeding charges by the stock yards company. He seeks court action to compel itemized statements for cattle hogs and sheep shipments, to aid shipper appeals if rulings favor the company. Boyle hopes to prevent undervalued overcharges by limiting eligible claimants and ensures shipper evidence exists.
Christiania reports the Norwegian government will charter a relief steamer from Tromsø to Spitsbergen to seek Andree the aeronaut, who flew his balloon Dam on a voyage toward the north pole. The expedition, led by Captain Byerdup, may depart soon with a Russian scientific party seeking to join.
A Civil Service pension examining board in Topeka is described as partisan. The new board, entirely Republican, will be appointed under a loophole allowing multiple boards and will handle all pension business while the old board remains without resignations. Doctors Martin Grubbs McGuire and others are named in the shifting appointments.
Five desperate felons confined to jail in Deadwood outraged the keeper last night. The four Fourche bank robbers and a man held for murder were among those involved. The incident is reported from Omaha Nebraska 1-A special dispatch.
A telegram from Manchester New Hampshire reports the death of Miss Emily Tewksbury niece of Mrs A S Johnson. She was well known in Topeka and popular in society last winter. Cause of death is lung trouble after six months of illness.
City council likely to vote on the water works impasse with four year delay possible if the compromise fails. lawyers on both sides continue to argue as the dispute is aired. Indications point to extended water service disruption unless a settlement is reached.
Seattle November 1 report 20 dogs arrived by the Northern Pacific route for overland transport into the Yukon gold fields. The dogs are to be used for hauling provisions and gear for prospecting before winter.
Havana November 1. On arrival of Gen Blanco the harbor and streets were decorated as crowds greeted the new captain general. Proclamations urged peace through a broad policy while avoiding specifics and did not reference autonomy. Autonomist leaders urged Spanish dominion and pleaded for autonomy, with mixed reactions among factions.
Sir Charles R. Hosmer of the Pacific Postal Telegraph company outlines a potential telegraph line to the Klondike via Ashcroft and the Arctic route through Alaska and the Bering Sea. A line to Quemnalls and Dane City could be operational by next year with towers every four miles and police coordination. Hosmer departs Victoria for San Francisco to discuss further.
Washington reports the administration will send a second warship to Florida waters to counter filibusterers. The cruiser Detroit, now at Puerto Bello, Guatemala, will sail back within a day or two to resume patrol. With Detroit joining Ker West, four vessels plus four revenue cutters will patrol the area.
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