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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1896
Page
5
London reports New Zealand has passed a law establishing a statutory holiday for domestic servants. Employers must grant one half day weekly rest and a day off otherwise, with a 250 pound fine for workers found at work during the holiday. The measure is seen as a landmark protecting servants and shaping labor expectations.
A promotional note extols Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore nervous system vigor. The vegetable tonic acts on nerve centers, stimulates digestion, and aids the liver, boosting appetite and blood strength. Sold by Jones Drug Store at 50 cents and a dollar per bottle.
A memorial from the Teepublig commission outlines a process to admit Indians into the territory. Over 100000 applications have been filed and each must be heard and decided within 30 days of filing, with all cases to be passed by December 10 1886.
A five foot long letter from the Chinese emperor to Li Hung Chang is shown at the U S Department of State. The parchment measures about five feet by one and a half with part in student Chinese and part in modern Chinese diameters. The royal red seal and emperor's autograph appear in the center. The envelope is a yellow satin sheet embroidered with dragons.
England tightens security after alleged disclosures about dynamite conspiracy. Plainclothes officers double presence at Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the royal exchange, the National Gallery, the British Museum, St Pauls, Westminster Abbey and other public buildings. War officials add precautions and guard powder magazines at Woolwich.
A pair of self explan atory letters from Atchison and Waterville Kansas dated September 16 and 17 1896 discuss gold and silver coinage debate. They reference A J Harwt Mer Burtis and politicians Ingalls Peters Funston and Blaines, urging reform and revival of silver coinage while critiquing supporters of gold. These letters reveal partisan rhetoric amid the free coinage controversy.
E C Little spoke in Hutchinson Sterling and Great Bend in the Seventh district, despite bad weather. Audiences packed the venues from opera houses to theaters, with strong showings at each stop and enthusiastic reception noted by local Bryan Silver club organizers.
Leaders from the Gold Democrats and Progressive groups gathered in Holton and nearby towns with Ed Carroll Thomas Bowling and S Reynolds among officers named for a central committee. An electoral ticket was defined but not released. Erie Hagan T B Bowling and J Kimble named to run operations as Charles Lantry elected treasurer. A later speech by Tanner urged support for the Palmer ticket while denouncing Bryan and calling for “stand money.” Jerry Simpson spoke at Tribune urging silver policies to a large audience.
In New York on September 19, James Turner a Brooklyn machinist died from a peculiar accident. A skyrocket and a burning ball from a Roman candle struck him as the fuse was forced down his throat by a bystander. His jaws were broken and the blast caused fatal injuries after hours of agony. Police have not located the rocket sender.
Albert Weber former millinaire plane manufacturer sits in Jefferson Market jail as bail of 55 cannot be posted. He faces a dispute with Leo Engleforemin over repairs at Weber Manufacturing, with witnesses corroborating a confrontation in which a revolver was drawn. Weber claims self defense as his wife Irene Perry has recently divorced him.
Boston reports a large drop in wool sales for 1896 with domestic output at 272 million pounds and foreign sales at 18s8 thousand pounds. Prices inch up slightly while demand improves. Weekly sales total 6 214 000 pounds domestic and 1 474 000 pounds foreign, down from last year. Receipts show declines in bale counts. Subscribe for the STATE JOURNAL.
Early this morning a heavy charge of dynamite exploded under Mrs. Mattie Weisbrodt's saloon in Sayina Brown county destroying the building. Several people were injured and details are scarce. Suspected anti-saloon workers may have caused the blast to protest the Joe cotton ordinance. An unrelated U S suit against Southern Pacific seeks 000,000 acres of land along the Colorado river to the coast. Local ads tout De King a New Discovery and DeWitt's Cathartic products. A note mentions a Japanese lecture at a church Friday night.
Acting Governor Burdick of Wyoming says local authorities arrested a group of 20 to 30 Indians and families for hunting at Jackson's Hole in violation of state game laws. Indian Bureau orders return of all Indians and warns troops if needed. Indian police pursuing suspects, but officials say no trouble is anticipated.
New York September 14. Renowned novelist Stephen Crane testified for Dora Clark, a young woman charged with disorderly conduct. Crane described visiting concert halls to gather material and vouched for Clark, helping secure her discharge amid police accusations of persecution.
J B Doncyson, chairman, urges all cyclists in the city to come out in force this Tuesday evening September 20. He states the opportunity is theirs to prove the assertion and asks every wheelman to show strong interest in turnout in Topeka.
The Second United Presbyterian church hosts an evening reception for its male members and friends with a four-part program featuring a bass solo by Walter McLaughlin and musical contributions by Mims Linevin, Mint Hayes, and Mie Baker, followed by ice cream. The social committee led the event, and men organized the affair without outside help. A special train from St Joseph to Topeka operates during Fall Festival week, with return trips nightly. Ayers Sarsaparilla is praised for curing various ailments.
Cook County Republicans plan a series of tent meetings starting September 14 led by Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska. A circus style tent in Loomis Street will host free events with a central platform and no tickets, backed by a $2,000 to $3,000 setup. Thomas B. Reed of Marion is also scheduled for three speeches.
Constantinople Sept 19 The Armenian suspects confess to involvement in a bomb and explosive cache case. Police report arrests tied to the plot and implicate other party members. Authorities hope further disclosures will expose the network.
A Vienna telegraph notes tension between Russia and England with the Dardinellen crisis, the sultan’s stance amid Beg Turid’s abdication pressure, and Hus ah protection amid English threats. The article hints at shifting alliances and volatile diplomacy affecting European power dynamics.
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