21 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1895
Page
1
Local critics urge Topeka to reject Bowery fare and costly imports. They argue the city should support higher quality productions and stop overpaying for mediocre shows. The piece notes Mr Crawford’s booking issues and calls for more affordable, better plays at the Grand Opera House.
Local readers express dissatisfaction with Topeka theater offerings. Supporters urge a theater train to Kansas City while opponents cite poor shows and patronage declines at Grand. Leaders from business and law weigh in amid calls for better entertainment options.
In Washington, Rep Dirk Hine of Kenwas arrives with A K Gress as secretary, while Col. Ste Bins and Judge O L Miller are registered at the Riggs House. Reportedly, Kansas figures including Curtin and Fisher push for Hendersen, with Blue hinting at a senate bid.
At the Philosophical Society meeting, B Myth of the Kansas Academy of Science spoke on the geological formation of Barton, Rush, Nees, Scote and Wichita counties, based on a two weeks bicycle tour. He and Prof Prosser also discussed geology of Marion and Chase counties. Mr Heede will speak on Shawnee county geology December 21. An evening in early January will feature a Cuba symposium with W C Caldwell, W H Horneday and G Vale participating.
A writ of habeas corpus blocks an arrest by Garfield and Finney counties. Gov Morril had issued a requisition to Oklahoma City for the capture of Eugene Rell, ex-treasurer of Garfield County, accused of a $12,000 embezzlement and settling with the state when Garfield County was joined to Finney County. The Finney sheriff had arrested Hall at Alva and began return when served with the writ.
The annual convention of the delegates of the Order of Hallway Conductors opened at 30 velock this morning in AOO UW hall with thirteen members present. Absence of seven members caused grievances. Elwaine of Dodge City arrived that night and the others expected in the afternoon. Officers for the ensuing year to be elected tomorrow morning. Sacke Lime Gam best cigar made.
Worms of political favor run deep as Watson, freed on Morrill clemency after testifying against Warden Chase, is recaptured in Topeka with James Harui. Convicted for pocket pickings in Stannew county, he faces reimprisonment while linking Populist and Republican wardens in a career of crime and political payoff.
Kansas women gather at Eureka in the Kansas Equal Suffrage Association meeting. Miss Anthony’s letter to district president Mrs Addison urged non partisan work and general non partisan leadership. Delegates include Mrs Olio L Hoyce of Phillipsburg Mrs Webb Wilder of Hiawatha Miss Helen Kimber of Parsons and many others as sessions cover duties of secretaries diaries of treasurers and organization expansion.
The Indianette, County Horticultural group meets this afternoon at the hall in Mission town. B H Smith of Topeka is scheduled to read a paper titled Foods of Teladians of the Fisica.
Turbulent events in the Turkish government continue as Fabri Pasha is named military commander of the Aleppo district driving Greek Armenians and Zapou residents toward new fears. The Armenians fear massacres after surrender, while the American minister secures a temporary escort for missionaries to reach the Black Sea coast.
In Kearney and Hamilton counties trustees contest a 230 million bridge bond issue voted for a replacement across the Arkansas River. E. and Carter, Hamilton official, attempted to sell bonds in Kansas City while Hamilton officials disputed the deal. Authorities defer bond delivery to a Kansas City court ruling.
Ralph Turner, boy orator on prison reform, denounced city ministers for not supporting his lecture tour. He claims Topeka Turner borrowed funds to cover $1425 in expenses, with over $50 in costs, after Tuesday night’s address. He vows to press on with more spectacular talks, potentially with ex convict subjects.
A Cheyenne report says Judge Miner Jay ruled that Hannock Indian Horne has the right to hunt in Wyoming under treaty provisions. The decision centers on a habeas corpus writ challenging a Wyoming game law violation in Jackson Hole. The federal court affirmed the Indians' eight hunting rights under the treaty.
The well known Irish epster Wede J notice Matthew's daughter Loxpox Nov. 31. John Dillon, famed Irish leader and anti-Parnellite for East Mayo, wed this morning at the Oratory. Mrs Matthew attended as Matthew received a telegram blessing after the ceremony.
A report notes counterfeit one dollar notes raised to ten being circulated in northeast Kansas. The notes are claimed perfect and have circulated in Kansas City and Leavenworth. Olathe superintendent TLC Hammond, new head of the state school for the deaf and dumb, will arrive in Keosas next Monday to assume control, relieving A. A. Stewart in December.
QUTGO reports strong preorders as a billion priced event nears, with substantial demand noted from investors and patrons seeking Friday and weekend sessions. The piece highlights growing excitement and outlines anticipated crowd turnout and related logistics.
New York November 21 bankers push to lower the gold reserve to 75 million dollars by issuing more bonds while Treasury officials reportedly agree. Since the news, the reserve declined from about 92 million to 87 million as imports and exports continued. Gold shipments are planned by Woolsey Byring Magoua Co and other traders to meet anticipated needs. In Washington available cash balance is 177,636,000 with a gold reserve of 37,524,000.
State Insurance Commissioner George T. Anthony complains about State Auditor George F. Cole denying a $109 claim for his summer trip. He accuses the auditor of vanity and misdirection, arguing that public service deserves recognition and that costly travel rules should not penalize faithful officials.
The Kenes Musical Festival association held its first Newton meeting and plans another Topeka gathering next month. Twenty five musical clubs in the state may join the association which will operate with the Hutchinson Jubilee in cooperation.
San Francisco officials announce a committee to present the city’s bid for the national Republican convention. The group, including A Freiderichs, George A Keight, Booth, and others, will depart for Washington on its mission with M. H. DeYoung named an ex-officio member.
The Topeka Postoffice removed a canceling machine used for over a year. The government calls it an economy move but notes the device cost 440 dollars yearly in rent. The work will be done by hand under postmaster general guidance.
Governor Lyman U. Humphrey, in Topeka on private business, criticizes inflated Kansas corn figures. He doubts 400,000,000 bushels and cites 150,000,000 as more likely, noting yields near 40 bushels per acre in most counties and dismissing tall stalks as a poor method of prediction. He also questions old soldiers counts, suggesting many were not counted and implying some wish for their removal.
A Kansas state report claims a seven thousand dollar shortage in military supplies over ten years. Adjutant General Fox states most missing items are uniforms and camp equipment mislaid to the U S government. A state survey board will be appointed to straighten accounts, with no payment due from the state, and a law to correct past errors is to be introduced after resolution.
Bob Miahwim and Oger Wi refuse to plead guilty as rumors of a scheme involving government funds swirl. They stand trial on charges with Eugene Hagan defending them. neither will be tried at the coming term. Grand jury reindictment not expected before next summer.
George Borghart’s trotter Smoky was reported injured during a trip from Topeka to New York after a carload of race horses left by Bi 1 Lee. The leg swelling raised doubt whether Smoky could race, with Lee claiming most horses may have already been sold.
Four days ago several young colored boys threw stones at a Union Pacific passenger train in western North Topeka. One girl was injured. Willis Keat, 14, surrendered to Officer Lucas and is jailed on the charge. A warrant remains for another boy named Kinsball. A mule allegedly confessed to Lucas but pleaded not guilty and will be tried at 4 o clock. Police claim to have a strong arrest record of small youths.
Weather bulletin from the Kaultrod Weather Bureau notes rain or snow expected across Kansas tonight and tomorrow. Elsewhere, roads along the Kansas line show light cloudiness while New Mexico Colorado and Texas report clear, with Rock Island noting clear skies and slight western division cloudiness.
Sheriff David Burdge filed a statement of campaign expenses showing a $200 outlay, all paid to the county central committee. The filing suggests limited personal campaigning as the expenditure was directed to the local party committee.
A concise political note shows East seeking strong position and broad aims for forthcoming year. It highlights ambitions to gain party advantage and secure key conventions to shape policy and leadership. The item stresses strategic planning and anticipation of future meetings.
The Brooklyn and New York convention committees move to secure national and Democratic events for next year. Officials plan outreach to Democratic leaders in city and state to promote New York as a convention hub, with talks of funds and pledges to back the effort.
Kansas lawmakers react to France withholding court martial records in the Waller case. Senator Becker urges action, arguing secrecy invalidates imprisonment. Calderhead vows further inquiry and support for Waller, claiming rights and liberty are at stake. Damages sought include 10000 in a civil action and 3990 for alleged delays. Heitmas and Zee figures cited in related court actions near Tecumseh with further claims totaling thousands.
Cy Leland of the state central committee visited Tokyo? No. The report notes Leland in Topek e for a brief time to attend a gathering in Atlanta. Three crates of horses were mentioned as part of a southward journey with cycles? The text is corrupted and hard to parse but indicates travel to Georgia with multiple horses.
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