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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1897
Page
5
The council debate over a water main proposal ends without approval as supporters and opponents clash over rates and protections. Speakers from wards one and three push for faster action to secure water and curb taxation, while critics warn against rate hikes and prefer alternative arrangements. The minority report urges caution, citing cost and benefits, as officials reserve further discussion.
In a local council session the body considered the provition for settlement and debated adoption of the authority report. The majority supported settlement while the minority report to reject the preparation failed in a tied or split vote among council members including Burgess Nettela Ruyndhee Stephenson Warherno Linn Elliott Morgan Pattinor Mikhiner. The next tally showed the minority proposal to reject the prep also failing, with a list of names voting Aye including Drew Elliott Morgen Pattioon Skinner Jo Wurgens Nottela Warner Roundtree Stephenson.
City officials heard Warren Afr. Warren face renewal denial for an all night ranch wagon. The ordinance was cited as grounds, but council debated its wording. After a brief session, it was decided Warren may keep the wagon license if he complies with conditions.
The council approved openings and width changes for streets between Jackson Van Buren and Lorust Lafivelt. It directs the city engineer to bank work in sewer district 14 and to seek lower gas and water company stop boxes extending above the sidewalk levels.
A municipal debate features two ordinances, one affecting churches, with the sponsor undecided. Committee on judiciary, streets, and walks handle related motions. Contractors’ estimates for city work include sidewalk building and prison improvements. Water trough request at Tensh street and Topeka avenue referred to streets committee. Condemnation proceedings noted to open Clay street alley. Windsor drainage complaint referred. Viaduct inspection ordered due to rusting row piers.
In police court room 1 the judging panel and detectives presided as aging residents from North Topeka faced charges. A man pleaded guilty to arami cuness, paid a fine, and surrendered a pew tent. A farmer reported horse theft with no trace found at his Terumseh pasture.
Newark Delaware Daily reports in circuit court a jury granted Caroline Reich 510000 damages against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. The 12 year old was injured when rescuing her younger brother from a dangerous fall at Harrimond table games several months earlier.
Central National Bank and the city school board settled a dispute over interest on school funds. The finance committee proposed a 2 percent rate, with the bank offering 3 percent, later adjusted to 2 percent. Funds will be distributed among local banks at 2 percent, ending the dispute. The meeting also covered tuition for a resident's children, school repairs, and an upcoming Kansas State Teachers association meeting at the first school auditorium.
Denver Nav 2 James Mr Jordan postmaster of Denver died at midnight from an overdose of morphine pills he took believing them cathartic. Born in Shreveport La in 190 New Orleans he engaged in Democratic politics and moved to Denver. Appointed postmaster via Louisiana connections his term would have expired February 2 198.
A Kansas Republican leadership debate centers on electing the state committee chair by the state convention rather than gubernatorial choice. Govs Osborn and Humphrey back the change as a way to give the party broader voice. critics fear factional capture and seek harmony. Some lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. James Pryor and Rep. Ed McKeever, oppose altering the longstanding method citing risk of trading influence for a governor’s favor.
W. F. Brown of Pratt asserts he was the central figure in a stale scandal report, claiming he was coquetted with while serving as chair of the committee on rail matters. The brief item sketches the controversy and Brown’s stance amid local chatter.
Brown testifies that Gy Le land offered two bribes during a session to push a maximum freight rate bill. He recounts first a 1500 dollar offer and later 35000 dollars in cash as the vote neared. Brown says he declined all offers and feigned negotiation to learn railroad lobby plans.
Captain H A Campbell of the Hutchinson militia rejects reports that his company intimidated crowds or fired guns at the Topeka state encampment return during the Fall Festival. Adjutant General Allen says a martial court could occur if charges are substantiated, while Captain Allen notes few Hutchinson men complained. Separately, K Beveridge accuses Frank Shane of bribery for appointment, claiming Shane took $100 to push Heyridge’s clerkship. Shane and allies deny the allegations. Governor Leeds has not acted yet, while Beveridge vows to continue pressuring the administration.
Kansas banks reported to the U S monetary commission list shows 18 banks with capital 710,000 or less, 89 banks from 20,600 to 19,000, 26 banks at 00,000, three banks from 50,000 to 00, three banks from 100,000, and one bank at 390,000. Total capital about 39,015.
Local investors from Leavenworth and Cleveland form the Kansas City and Leavenworth Electric Railway Power and Mining company with a $6,000,000 capital. Plans include connecting Atchison Leavenworth and Kansas City by electric rail to supply furnishment heat and power and to maintain a coal mining industry. Formal election of Judge Martin as supreme court clerk for two years. bond posted at $10,000. Martin succeeds C J Brown in a largely ceremonial renewal.
Lexington voters face a bitter election as Republicans and National Democrats backed by W C P Benck Sridge fuse against the silver Democrats. Amid a gun store stack of arms offered, no trouble reported. A Texan provider touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for quick relief.
A mixed collection of brief items notes Mrs H A Cone visiting relatives in Lawrence and Miss Anna Williams visiting Topeka, while the Apulia club meets at Modoc rooms and Councilman Nettels studies landscaping. Voters prepared polling places. George Till to lecture. Klondike exhibit draws crowds. various civic and social events fill Topeka’s week.
Washington November 2 The comptroller of the currency declares a dividend of 24 percent for creditors of the insolvent Baker City National Bank of Baker City Oregon and 18.75 percent for creditors of the First National Bank of Marion Kansas highlighting actions in bank insolvency rulings and creditor settlements.
A garbled OCR snippet suggests a claim about curing a cold in one day, with druggists offering money or rewards. The readable text mentions a money incentive and a medical claim, but specifics are unclear due to damaged print. Authorities or advertisers are not identified.
Fragmentary antique advertisement extolls Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for dyspepsia nervous weakness and fatigue claiming it restores mental clarity and physical power. It touts natural nourishment and lasting vitality while asserting superiority to malt extracts and tonics.
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