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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
3
In Butler County history a notable figure, once a justice of the peace, is referenced amid a chaotic Kansas news snippet. The narrative weaves a curious tale of a divine mission, a group of country youths, and a figure named Remington believed to be Frederick Realm, with courtroom drama and shifting fortunes in a county courtroom.
A fragmented early 20th centuryUS piece describes a Mesa County man’s claimed divine mission and travel to Boston. The tale involves religious visions, prophecies, a wife’s past marriage, and a warning of apocalyptic power, with mentions of an army and possessions as the narrator seeks guidance for his path.
Local plans outline for establishing two ice plants with a total capacity to serve the city, alongside arrangements for funding and water supply. Pensions were granted to Kansans including Fisher and Wells, with education notes on Leavenworth and Stafford County elections and a missionary report from an Emporia area school.
Troy reports Republicans win county ticket by a small margin as Cy Lelands nephew loses. Chase County locals elect a full set of officials with Republicans taking sheriff and deeds. Guthrie notes a society wedding between Sydney Clark daughter and James A. Goodwyn. Salina forms a new athletic club with fifteen young women to use the Salina Athletic Club rooms.
William C. Gates testified during a Montgomery quarantine that he and his wife were forced to leave the state after yellow fever was declared, despite not showing symptoms. He described actions by officials and the separation of his family from home, along with mandatory travel restrictions and airless conditions during transit.
In a court of appeals ruling the duty on imports of initial handkerchiefs is set at 40 percent fob value, not 60 percent, a decision favorable to importers. The government may owe about a half million dollars in duties already collected at the higher rate. Also reports note an earthquake near Feiens Montana at 2:25 am with light damage but no casualties.
The fragmentary item notes Mineral Water claims, a local misfortune in Fryton Kansas, and a Harrowing report of a man from Daaeanh city. It mentions W. 7. Willamn of Ravathon Arkansas and a claim that Hege Little Giant Pills cured him, with other scattered names and stray phrases.
Railroad notice from Kansas warns shippers that Santa Fe will apply export rates from Kansas points to Galveston for wheat, diverting traffic from Kansas City. The move aims to force direct Gulf shipments, potentially triggering a price war with competing lines and echoing previous rate battles among Memphis New Orleans Pittsburgh and other routes.
Chicago reports on a plan to pay commissions through a central bureau. Executives consider the move next Thursday, fearing risks if adopted. Advocates argue it would curb unauthorized payments and reveal exact commissions, saving substantial sums.
Philadelphia, Nov. 4. A locomotive built for the Cape government railways of South Africa by Baldwin Locomotive Works is one of six for passenger service. It runs on a 3 feet 6 inch gauge, designed to burn inferior canary fuel, and resembles an eight-wheeler with ten total wheels. The engine has an American look with pilot and headlight but uses a vacuum brake, not Westinghouse. It features an alligator-crank, mid-driving rear wheels, and complex suspension. The tender has channel iron frames and two passenger trucks with inverted semi-elliptical springs.
In Chicago on November 4 Judge Clifford's court prepares to hear Fred H. Ketcham a former railway conductor sue the Chicago and Northwestern Railway for conspiring to blacklist him and other workers. The case is said to lead to about 60 similar suits across many railroads with ex General Managers linked. Six railroad officials are expected to attend.
The account recalls a rider who left the road on August 6, 1834, and faced proscription for taking part in the 1894 uprising led by Eugene V. Debs. He claims three years of hardship trying to find work as railroad officials admit a need for men but fear those banned for the rebellion. Klaptt urged in Burke court a year earlier, but the jury failed to serve. Various general managers’ association members testified to show an agreement among railroads not to employ participants in the uprising.
Chicago November 4 reports a Patton electric motor test on Belt Line tracks. A standard coach was paired with the motor after a misstep stalled the run. Short trips proved the motor stores and generates its own electricity, pairing batteries with a generator to meet throttle demand. The system promises lower construction costs than other rapid transit systems.
General Passenger Agent John Sebastian of the Rock Island and S. K. Hooper of the Denver Pacific line visited Salt Lake yesterday. Sebastian discussed the interchangeable ticket system now under trial on eastern lines, foreseeing adoption by western routes. Hooper marked his 32nd year in passenger service and outlined his career with multiple railways.
The Santa Fe company warns of water shortages for engine cooling unless 4 heavy rainfall occurs within two weeks. Watering maces may need changes or shipping from Bip if supply does not improve, with drought driving the supply crisis across Kanous.
Nov 4 Vacancies on the Passenger run from Kansas City with the oldest candidate assigned first. Two vacancies on Kosporis and Hutchinson locals Monday Wednesday. Strong City and Superior branch mixed train vacancies for oldest conductor and fireman applicants before Nov. 7. Hremen vacancies on engines 165, 1 Arkansas City branch, and 6 on the Holyred to be filled on Nov. ?
Washington November 4 The Interstate Commerce Commission in view of petitions from many railroads to extend the time to comply with the law requiring automatic couplers has set December 1 1897 in this city for a general hearing of these petitions.
Deputies ride all passenger trains between the Kariras line and South McAlester 96 miles north of Denison. The marshals board south bound trains at Kansay One and proceed to South McAlester to maintain a regular guard on the Katy route.
They stop and board the north trains for the Kansas line. The giants will be kept on all passenger trains indefinitely.
November scene in Chicago as John A Logan Jr and the Minds board of agriculture clash over control of the horse show. Pinkerton guards hired then withdrawn after the board asserts authority. A. D. Baker confirms hired by the board. attendance mixed, crowds thin, evening turnout improves slightly, with grooms and riders cheering their turnout near the pit deck.
Complete returns from Kansas today show the Populists secured four of thirteen district judges. Republicans elect several judges in listed districts, while overall party balance shifts little. In sixty counties Populists gain twenty-five county commissioners to Republicans twenty-six. nine counties未 report commissioner results.
Private Charles Hammond, dragged before a Fort Sheridan summary court martial, faced 20 to prison for a year and forfeiture of pay. General Brooke reviewed the verdict, reducing the sentence to six months in prison with a $10 monthly pay deduction and no dishonorable discharge. He will regain his former army status after serving.
New Amsterdam Gas company incorporated in Albany with cap of 22 000 000. Papers to be filed in New York. promoters unnamed. Consolidated Gas Company controls two thirds of city gas. other major players include Equitable Bastiver Standard and Mutual. Advertisement and unrelated product mentions follow.
Letter from Marcus A Hanna reflects on election results in New York and nationwide as a strong Republican year. He notes Democrats trailing William A Prendergast by about two thousand and Francis Wilson winning Brooklyn postmaster spot, while weather and "good times" influenced votes. He argues silver money questions held little weight and calls the national results an off year.
Complete returns from four counties plus estimates from five more suggest Shaw, a Republican, leads by about 21 784 votes with possible errors that could drop the margin toward 20 000. The legislature leans Republican with 34 of 50 Senate seats to Republicans and 61 of 100 House members. Democrats and Populists hold a handful. Figures may shift slightly in Democrats’ favor.
Nebraska counties report Sullivan leading with around 63,900 votes and W424 for the fusion ticket head. Projections from 52 counties show Holcomb and MacColl at 62,901, with remaining counties uncertain and Sullivan on track for about 83,823 to 24,084 split, yielding a substantial plurality for Sullivan.
Postmaster General Gary reports an unexpected Republican majority of 13 in the Maryland legislature’s joint ballot from Talbout County with a possible gain to 14 if Carroll County votes Republican. Officials caution that gains aren’t guaranteed and figures may adjust.
Richmond Va Nov 4 The latest returns show Democrats win all senate seats and perhaps 95 House members with 4 or 5 Republicans and one Independent winning seats Indies. Democratic gains are noted in the southwest and the valley with celebrations ongoing.
Santa Fe conductor Ferguson, once discharged for carrying ore, has entered the insured business and may sue the Santa Fe Railway for damages. He was in New York today and said he had not decided to bring action yet. He claims the wreck at Lang station led to his discharge and questions whether the discharge was proper.
William E B Wilson of Jerome Arizona was buried here yesterday. He died at an advanced age and was unmarried. He left his mother Mrs. Georgia K Wilson and three sisters and two brothers, all living in Vallejo County except Mrs. Walter Veale of Mexico City. N Duffs noted a death at Tackagnoureet from old age with no funeral plans yet.
Miss Myrtle Good, visiting, had a hot pin fragment two inches long removed from her hand today after more than three months lodged in the palm near the center. The broken point entered near the wrist and had migrated under the skin. a prior operation failed to locate it.
RW Turner denounces coercion amid a dispute over his possible removal as secretary at the state board of railroad. He explains backing Republican Pickler for district judge, voices opposition to partisan pressure, and pledges to resist dictation while noting Populists’ and Republicans’ roles in the race.
Denver November 4 The Denver Times reports the Democrat and Papist candidate for Governor of the supreme court by about 1,000 majority over the Republican. A government senatorial prediction says no probability of arisel. At 2 o clock the weather shows 16 degrees with snow predicted for Montana and South Dakota.
A garbled report notes Prisco and the St Louis and Sam Pranckese railway seeking a permit in Kansas City and details about regulatory actions. Officials in Gleed and others in Topeka and New York are mentioned with no clear decision date. The timing remains uncertain as authorities review the matter.
In Boston on November 4 the superior court tried Hanna Joseph A. for alleged embezzlement of 340 dollars from Prince eaters. The verdict was reported guilty. The Woman's Republican Association will meet with Mr A C Thorns at 312 Tyler Street Friday afternoon at 2 30. All members urged to attend.
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