22 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1897
Page
1
Judge Poster refuses to grant Travelers Insurance injunction to bar examination of McNall affairs by the Commissioner of Insurance. Court denies injunction but criticizes McNall and the examinations, scoring both parties in a tense ruling.
In a complex court action, New York Life withdraws all suits while a state insurance inquiry probes the conduct of the company. Judge Poster and Commissioner McNale hear arguments on alleged extortionate examination costs and improper power, with appeals noted and ongoing scrutiny of agent practices and corporate authority.
A damaged OCR segment discusses a prosecution case with alleged misuse of discretionary powers. It cites the defendant and references the court, suppression, and potential abuse but remains unclear and fragmentary. The text suggests a concern that the defense argues insufficient grounds for ruling while accusing overreach, without a clear resolution.
A fragmentary report notes Webb McNair, state insurance commissioner, cited on a legal point about costs and insurer responsibility. It references a letter from W. M. Thompson and a 1888 session law clause stating the insurance commissioner shall not be liable for costs in certain cases, with McNair replying to inquiries regarding the Connnecticut Trusteeship case.
Nov 22 report of a death at the New Astoria hotel in New York. William F. Burden of Newport News suffered heart failure while dining. Mrs. Burden and a son of the late Vian Hartin of Troy, N. Y., are among the relatives mentioned.
Detective Capron and Patrolmen Hendricks and White arrest Will Brett on charges of running a disreputable house on Raneis avenue near Reventh and Fight streets. He posted a deposit for appearance. A separate civil suit seeks 911,000 damages against the View Pacific railroad filed by Almeda Humphrey, widow of Spencer Humphrey, whose conductor husband was killed last year. Also noted is a note on paving work and a product for burns and skin troubles.
Edward Huechner, a respected Topeka German citizen and meat market owner, was found with his head submerged in a water barrel early this morning. A heart disease history and a sudden attack are suspected. no post mortem examination was conducted.
Mr Buechner, a well known Topeka Germain community member, died at 52 after illness. A former school board member and Arion Society president, he opened a North Topeka meat market in 1871 and invested in local real estate. Survived by four sons and a daughter Kate, the family resides on West Gordon Street. Funeral arrangements pending.
Fire at a frame dwelling on Kansas Avenue early Sunday morning claimed the lives of Mrs. M A Trigg and her daughter Ethel, suffocated by smoke. Firemen removed the bodies before total incineration as the home suffered heavy damage. Mrs. Trigg, 52, and her daughter were reportedly awakened by the smell of smoke and attempted to reach the child’s bed, with both victims overcome by heat and fumes. The cause remains undetermined, with theories ranging from matches used during cooking to clothes catching fire from a kitchen stove.
A Friday dust cyclone swept northwest, heavily damaging towns in the Wimmera area. Churches and prominent buildings were ruined, with one town alone reporting about 50,000 pounds in damage and several people seriously injured.
In Queens County Supreme Court Long Island City the murder trial of Thorn and Mire Augusta Nath continued after a prior interruption due to a juror illness. Judge Smith could not preside. Judge Maddox Waldo temporarily took the bench awaiting a further adjournment. Also reports Palmyra describes a farmer's near fatal encounter with an aggressive eagle weighing 43 pounds and measuring five feet five inches from beak to tail.
Detectives had tracked him for some time and nabbed a Topeka man in the post office lobby while he was collecting mail. He had been in town during the recent Fail Festival and renewed an old romance with a local Topeka girl.
An undercover Texas warrant leads Rev A E Morrison to Topeka where police discuss a charge of wife murder in Panhandle Texas. Morrison, a Methodist preacher, allegedly married to a California woman years ago, renews relations with Miss Anna Whittlesey during the Fall Festival while awaiting extradition.
A fragmentary tale from a Texas court or church community recounts a betrothal rumor involving Biles Whittleses and a woman referred to as the worman wi. The narrative mentions a partner named Few and hints at social embarrassment from supposed infidelity among friends, with references to church duties and a strained relationship.
Dr. Noel submitted to the coroner a report on John B. Ketcham’s death describing alcohol as the likely cause and exonerating Mrs. Wallace from suspicion. Dr. Nott stated only a trace of strychnine was found, insufficient to imply foul play.
Miss Jane Addams arrives from Chicago and stays with Mrs J C McClintuck at 113 Filmore Street. She outlines Hull House aims and structures, noting four houses and numerous departments, and plans to lecture tonight at First Congregational Church under Federation clubs.
Report from San Francisco in November says the British ship Taymennt was lent to a deep water service and has been sighted with high confidence. Sixteen deep water shipwomen have arrived in the last forty eight hours, with insurance costs already paid and more expected tomorrow.
Washington November 22 the treasury today received from the reorganization committee of the Union Pacific 15 645 250 in cost and lent over to the committee that amount in bonds in the sinking fund of the road. Most bonds were in the New York sales treasury and turned over to the committee promptly. The remaining bonds were turned over upon a message from Assistant Treasurer Melone that money had been deposited in the National City Bank of New York to the government order. The total will be distributed among New York banks with deposits of United States bonds in security in proportion to the amounts deposited.
Chicago court proceedings in the Luetgert murder trial were adjourned at the defense request as attorney plans to move for a change of venue from Judge Horton. In New York ships arrive with released expedition members aboard the Sur Atlaxa and Havena harbor report earlier.
Gen Pandy’s bribery bid to sway insurgent leaders collapses as negotiations with Spanish authorities produce no progress. Dispatch from Havana via Key West reports efforts to secure peace through money and high offers, with no clear path to truce.
Harare reports a small insurgent group raided a fort near San Nighvias. Government forces, including Col Jones and Blaine, pursued them as residents fled the district. A counterattack led to the capture of insurgents and surrender of combatants.
A New York dispatch dated November 22 reports a tight clash between insurgents and Spanish forces near Havana. No Spanish sortie occurred at Havana after a sharp engagement. details continue on the third page.
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