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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1895
Page
3
Beloit notes show police court sessions enforcing liquor penalties unevenly, with claims of an understanding between local officials and law enforcement on fines. Controversy grows over postponement of full penalties and who bears responsibility for revenue from costs.
C MecPheeters arrested by Chief Wilkerson at noon yesterday is released after an agreement with Armitage of Jamestown New York who withdrew the charge. Armitage, gos pel covering manufacturer, says the man has robbed him of over two thousand dollars in commissions before. Armitage left for Jamestown today.
Frank Linville nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Linville of Valencia died at noon yesterday at his home from internal injuries after a fall from a fence during recess two weeks ago. He attended Valencia school and the funeral is set for 2 at the Valencia church.
Weather notes show seven inches of rain at Lobo Sunday and Sunday evening, while Topeka area received little. Eastern counties, Shawnee vicinity, Cherokee and Ell counties saw varying totals from 4.70 to 5.15 inches. Central Kansas remained relatively dry after a prior downpour. the west needs rain.
The supreme court considers a stay of execution in a Sheridan County case where county clerk John Bo Me- Pherson is accused of corruption for allegedly reselling paid wolf pelts instead of destroying them. The appellate court declined jurisdiction. justices scheduled October 3 arguments on jurisdiction as a new county clerk takes office.
Rumors swirl around a looming sheriff sale of the woolen mill with speculation that Topeka financiers J. G. Fleishman and George Neel will join in a purchase with a third partner. Fleishman plans to operate the mill, Neel supports the idea, Brigham in the East hinders full agreement, and his son E. F. Brigham denies a connection. Independence, Mo. buyers are also mentioned as potential bidders.
A government statement reports a plot to kill President Gutierrez promoted by ex-president Ezeta. The plan allegedly included the assassination of Minister Castel Hands, with arrests including some Colombian refugees bribed by Ezeta. Public support suspects Gatieries seeks to justify arrests of private enemies. Also notes unrelated local ads about pears and remedies.
A plant keeper notes the ladybird and dragonfly as garden allies. Ladybirds devour green aphids on currants and raspberries, sparing them from blight, while dragonflies control mosquitoes and house flies. Misunderstanding leads to needless killing, but education helps protect these helpful insects.
Mr Hardin advises dairymen to sell butter as brick-shaped prints stamped with initials, wrapped in parchment. He notes cloths cause sticking, parchment looks neat, protects butter, and saves space. Brick prints pack tightly, cut easily, and encourage a steady trade that never departs.
Only 6000 dollars yearly are allotted for civil list literary pensions in Britain, limiting additions and large awards. Typical grants run 500 dollars, with occasional variations. This year’s beneficiaries include 250 dollars each to Walter Faber’s sisters, 500 dollars to the Hamerton widow, 500 dollars to William Watson, 500 dollars to Georges Augustus Sala, and similar sums to Bata Nicholl Guns, with Jabez Hoggs recognized for medicine and science.
A Philadelphia barkeeper recalls a brass ten cent piece and how a fake coin once yielded twelve dollars weekly in its heyday. The owner repeatedly returned to spend or reclaim the coin until it vanished from the drawer and the bar lost both a valued bit and a good customer.
A party dispute ponders prestige of bishops versus judges with quips about power to speak and authority. Henry Smith notes a judge can say taunt while a bishop can say ta. A scientific figure is praised yet reminded he is editor not author of nature. She asks about a man smoking cigars, answer is Gympson who pays 50 cette each and seems to exhale forcefully.
In Husen Court Judge hears David Mo Carroll plead guilty to petty larceny for stealing a stove from Chief Wilkerson, with a 30 day sentence. Other matters include a burglary charge reduced by consent, a boundary dispute referred to counsel, and a mandamus bid by Alliance Co-operative Insurance to force licensing. Market notes, stock quotes, and grain tallies accompany procedural items.
Prominent Wichita figure Mr Sankey says reports of increased liquor consumption here are unfounded. He notes closed pleas and no open saloons, while alleging no molestation of wholesalers or breweries by authorities amid ongoing enforcement. A separate fatal shooting by an undertaker’s assistant at 625 South Thirteenth Street precedes civic notices and funeral arrangements for local officers.
Sept 10 reports show large wheat stocks and receipts pressuring prices. Corn and oats were steady with frost forecasts, and provisions weak as packers sold. Cattle and hog markets mixed with official receipts and shipments varying across regions. Texan and Western cattle noted with mild declines.
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