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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1895
Page
4
A sprawling scan reports temperance action in Topeka and national political maneuvering. It notes ex-Governor St John's Kansas profile, a looming candidate blend between New York and Pennsylvania, and debates over gold standard and currency, with references to Watterson and Diaz.
The passage argues that disputes should be settled by arbitration or diplomacy or not at all, noting little need for a navy. It praises Mr Bowler as the suitable leader if Hoke Smith is not, urging him to continue his constructive work.
New York expert kite flier Gilbert T Woglom demonstrates ascent methods at Washington Square's Memorial Arch. He has gear to send kites up to about 1.5 miles, with aims to reach 2,000 more feet, and recently released homing pigeons from 1,800 feet to study behavior.
Washington Sep 6 The War Department will test a new device already successful in Austria a combined overcoat and tent intended for forced marches picket duty and shelter. When spread it is diamond shaped and folds into a sock coat with a hood. It can be transformed into a V shaped tent for one man and can be laced to shelter a dozen, using the gun and bayonet as supports.
A large crowd attended the opening reception for Sproat's Model Supply store at Sixth and Quincy streets in Topeka. Proprietor Mr Sproat and staff hosted thousands, with five electric lamps lighting the facade and Jackson's band providing music. Guests toured all departments, enjoyed coffee and cold drinks, and the store prepared to begin sales this morning.
Cyclists Cabanne Titus and Murphy reinstated conditionally. Dan Stuart claims the date of the first carnival will not change. Rev Hinshaw’s murder trial began in Danville Indiana. Bannock habeas corpus fails and Indians escape. Thomas Sweeney shot dead by father in law near Columbia Texas. General Buckner withdrawn from Kentucky Senate race. Kansas stockmen protest no inspection fee on air cargo. Fire in Boston destroys piers warehouses and freight cars, loss estimated at 265000. Booker says Sattellli could lose American job if cardinal. Leavenworth guards retained under civil admin. Susie Riley pleads manslaughter for killing her infant at Hed Oak Kentucky. Government clerks idle too long lose pay. Hill and Whitney contest in New York politics. Morton notes no objections to plan to stop distributing garden. William Ross Jr found guilty of second degree manslaughter in Missouri. R. G Kerens endorses free coinage of silver up to 20 dollars. Hanover offered 660000, then 69000 more after counteroffer by John Hunter.
R B Bowler the treasury comptroller holds that the March 2 1895 sugar bounty act is unconstitutional and that he has jurisdiction to handle the case while sending the papers to the court of claims for judgment. He argues statutes conflicting with the constitution are void and that taxation must serve a public purpose, citing numerous factory and public enterprise distinctions.
City Engineer Barnes mobilizes the sewer force of two men to lift and fill low spots in stone block pavement caused by defective wood blocks. Repairs extend to cedar blocks on West Sixth Street and Topeka avenues. Asphalt work halted due to council funds. demand for more money to maintain asphalt. Lamplighter horse sold for 7500 dollars. world mile and a half record holder with extensive turf earnings. Sisters seek divorces alleging drunkenness and abuse. Chinese elders condemned after Ka Cheng massacre inquiry. St. Louis appoints Thad C. Harris to police board for two years.
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