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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1897
Page
5
Gov. Leedy notes in state political matters that Populists won more county officer positions, interpreting the results as tentative evidence of party gains. He warns the party must avoid complacency and continue to advocate reform while courts and officials scrutinize assets and public funds amid banking case actions in Kansas.
Columnist J M Slnpyot reports Republicans hold a wide lead in Kansas as returns from every county come in. He cites a 21 county advantage and predicts a strong Republican tally with nine of thirteen judges up for election favoring the party. The piece notes the filing of charges against a company and references Haskell County matters.
Detective Capron pursues the case of cattle theft linked to Chipman. He testifies to finding stolen cows, horns, a crook marked tail, and a skull from a slaughterhouse as evidence. Chipman denies the charges, insisting he would not steal and would rather die. The case proceeds in Justice Chesney's court.
Sefelia Mr Nev 6 James Alien a Hickory county schoolteacher was beaten to death yesterday by pupils as punishment for misconduct. After closure he was waylaid on the way home, pelted with stones and clubs, knocked down, his skull crushed, and he died within hours. The youths have been at large.
The first class line to the Klondike is organized in Philadelphia with Charles N Cramp as president. Five ships will start in April, sailing from Philadelphia or New York via San Francisco Seattle and Tacoma, carrying first class and some second class passengers. They will connect with Pacific railroads and gold region boats, arriving in Alaska at navigation opening and offering weekly Pacific port service. J Howdrey of New York is first vice president. offices are in New York Philadelphia and Chicago with expansion plans in San Francisco Seattle and Suisun.
In Niles Michigan a planned marriage between a white deaf man and Miss Lorele Haggard, a deaf and mute colored woman, was blocked yesterday by friends. Authorities prepared to secure a marriage license safety. relatives in South Bend were telegraphed.
Official returns from Topeka and Shawnee County show Jess FA as a reported candidate. The brief item notes the completion of vote tallies and filing of results by county election officials.
Edward E. Rice's The Girl From Paris with music by Joan Cary and lyrics by George Dance is slated for the Crawford theater next Monday night. The comedy follows Hobeycamis alias Dingle as he flees his wife, is declared dead, and creates a string of laughable situations in Switzerland and beyond.
Four children of Michael McNulty and wife were brutally killed at their St. Julienne home near Montcalm Mills. A neighbor found two girls in the kitchen with throats cut. the oldest daughter’s throat lay between house and barn. A boy’s body was in the barn. Police and locals hunt a suspect after a desk assault theory surfaces. Victims aged 14, 15, 16 and 10.
Denver reports Northern Coal company trades to take absolute ownership of eighteen major northern mines in the state with control of the rest in the district save Enterprise. Northern coal price jumps from 32.75 to 3.00 per ton while southern lignite rises from 2.2 HM. W T Williams of Boughton Ark praises Beges Little Giant Pills for constipation and indigestion after using the product.
Local items note tax payments by state treasurer, bridge repairs, and school receptions. Updates mention Topeka visits, births, and staff changes, with community events from church groups, clubs, and local businesses.
The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at the companys principal office in Topeka Kansas on December Ninth 1887 at twelve oclock noon for the election of directors and other business including the appointment of independent auditors. The stock transfer books will be closed at the close of business on November 1897 and reopened after the meeting. New York October 6 1897.
Washington reports Wes the Essance of Trade with England shows the United States ran a record surplus last year. Exports to the U K rose notably, with oxen and bulls and butter among highlighted items, while imports from Britain declined in several categories. The overall balance favors the United States by a wide margin.
Nov Bt Tapuis recounts Henry Brock's visit to Union market then drifted along Sixth Street to the Grand Saloon where he spoke with the barkeeper and traded a tale of thirty quilts. Brock allegedly drank and consumed hors d oeuvres, leaving the bar with winnings and another drink, as the stock ran dry.
Judge Acheson of the United States circuit court of appeals ruled the duty on initial handkerchiefs at 8 percent ad valorem and 0 percent on the rest was invalid, ordering the government to refund about a half million dollars. This is the second favorable ruling for importers in the dispute.
An aged ad style warning extols not deceiving the sick and praises Prof Munson as world leading in medicine. It touts Munyon’s system and a “precision” for various diseases, offering a 20 cent salt remedy and a testimonial from Nancy Johnson and Winnita Ken. The letter invites readers to write to Prof Munron in Philadelphia for medical advice.
Reports from the Arctic describe eight ice bound whaling vessels near Point Barrow and Keweenaw with forecasts of grounding as ice breaks. Captains and crews report abuse by officers, while relief expeditions and government action are urged. additional ships carry bone, ivory and fur consignments to Kartuk and Jeannette shows substantial whale bone and fur exports.
Governor Ney Chiesco Tanner of Bilnais arrived in Chicago with a dress suitcase and a grip full of clippings. Reporters from Inter Ocean pressed for access, flooding the Great Northern hotel with cards and wires. The governor, amused and puzzled, noted the reporters’ coincidence and wondered what Chicago papers would publish.
Fragmented report from Milwaukee area notes a couple wed in a Sunday ceremony amid unclear details. The piece references a Bride named Brill and mentions family, schooling, and an intervention by Gobet for Schofield, but specifics are obscured by damaged OCR.
Fragmented report describes a collapsed building site with foundation woes and wrecking of the federal structure. It mentions 14 inches out of line, piles driven into cement layers, and uncertain stability forcing demolition. A separate note cites Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and a local testimonial about its effectiveness.
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