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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1897
Page
4
The state journal discusses judge made injunctions and jury rights. It argues injunctive power threatens constitutional liberties and calls for radical action to define and curb its use, citing miners and labor cases. It urges executive action to enforce laws and limit court overreach in civil disputes.
For Kansas the forecast says fair tonight and Thursday with variable winds, mostly southerly.
Nelson Dingley favors gradual business revival without strict tariff ties and cites varied influences on prosperity. He doubts permanent wheat price drops, warns deficits persist into months, and predicts a July disbursement near, urging restraint on free silver and confidence in a sound dollar.
Judge Tuley criticizes the use of injunctions to curb labor conflicts, arguing courts overstep by deploying writs to disperse protests or patrol highways. He warns such actions threaten public peace and property, urging restraint unless stability is at risk.
Sights comment on social foibles and public figures. Notable notes mention Witlis Moore weather chief and banker Coutts heirs. Leo XIII and Barnum referenced with plans and humor. Munkacsy painting methods and Sullivan libretto interest cited.
Fulter & Wilson, bullion and exchange dealers at 29 Wall Street, assigned for the benefit of creditors to William H. Pleet. The firm’s office is locked and a notice on the door indicates the assignment. Some in exchange circles blame the recent rally for the failure, saying the firm was short of silver on September contracts.
Nearly 4,000 American pensioners live in foreign countries with about $600,000 sent monthly from the United States. Canada hosts 1,589 pensioners, while Belgium Britain Germany Mexico France and others are home to smaller groups. Notes include varied yearly amounts and scattered locations from Siam to New Zealand.
Philadelphia is marking the ailing John Sartain, famed artist and patron of Edgar Allan Poe, in the room where Edwin Forrest died. Sartain, longtime Philadelphia figure and father of American engraving, lies frail at Bread and Masters streets in the old Forrest mansion now the School of Design for Women.
Chicago moves to dismiss General McNulta as receiver of the American Cattle Feeding and Distillery Company marking the winding up of the whisky trust and its absorption by the American Spirits Company. The trust once controlled 77 distilleries with $35 million capital and faced a series of receiverships starting January 28, 1895 with Greenhut then McNulta as sole receiver after changes in court appointments.
The Empress of India arrives from the Orient with dispatches. Riots in Nagamo prefecture over rice prices left several dead and many wounded as police charged a 2000 strong mob at bank and rice unit residences. Japan reports excellent rice prospects this year.
London reports stir as Mile Collesdon in Paris claims the prophecy of the archangel Gabriel. She asserts the restoration of royalty in France is the mission of Gabriel and that a coup will precede key events. The soothsayer cites small signs already fulfilled as proof.
The city of Emporia and the Mt. K. & T. railroad clash over taxes on a parcel adjoining the city. The railroad appeals a judge Randolph ruling and asks the Supreme Court to advance the case to the October term. The contested amount remains unspecified.
Governor Leedy pardons William Keck who was serving six months for breaking jail with John Lawton and the Denver Kin. Keck says he did not aid in digging through the wall but crawled through after them and was unable to flee due to weakness and fear. His six month term would have expired October 15. costs of grand larceny remain to be settled before release.
The legislature authorized old soldiers to peddle in Kansas cities with a license fee. J. A. Miller told the attorney general that Muscatine city clerk refused licenses unless a 5 cent fee is paid. The attorney general says the law does not cover this and the clerk must be paid the legally allowed fee, applicable only where the clerk is paid by fees and not by salary.
Forty prominent Fairfield citizens face trial for dodging the dog tax as officials pursue payment. The piece notes a joke over the tax, wages for dogs, and a looming general execution of dogs tomorrow. It also references a separate London church matter and multiple advertisements.
Sioux City women oppose October 7 Ladies Day plans at Mondamin carnival. They funded and promoted the harvest festival but object to Star Pointer and Patchen appearing that day. Horsemen refuse to change date, while carnival executives side with the women amid growing tension.
Berkeley, Sept. A Berkeley boy Charles Steeper aged 13 designed and helped build a land ship named Kion dike with trim wheels from a toy wagon and a forward mast carrying two large salts. He was aided by playmate Branley Cameron. The craft runs along streets, climbs small hills, and has drawn crowds from the town.
Washington September 22 A portrait of Jefferson Davis is to be hung in a semi public building in the capital. The Confederate Veterans association of the city ordered the oil painting from artist Charles Armour which has just been completed. Those who knew Davis when he led the Confederacy say the likeness is strong. The painting is now on display at Armour's studio and will adorn the Confederate veterans hall. A distinguished southern orator is planned to speak at its unveiling next month.
London reports revived plans for a Scotland to Ireland tunnel as an engineering feat with potential viability. Critics doubt commercial success and governments have balked at funding. Estimates set the tunnel at five miles, with a decade to build and costs around 4.2 million, though unlikely until borings prove promising. Further testing could require an additional 100 thousand to sink a shaft and complete headings.
Brockton September 22 Charles A Eaton of Eaton & Co and Fred Field of Packard & Field shoe makers were summoned on charges of violating state labor laws for women and minors. They pleaded guilty and were fined. Field paid. An agreement allows Mr Beton to appeal to test constitutionality of the act in higher court.
Philadelphia officials plan a city vote on borrowing 8 million to fund municipal improvements including filtration and a two million reservoir. The measure would impact schools, libraries, and museums, with the board of education and public works among the hardest hit if approved.
Frank Gardner of London has bought in Denver the world patent outside the US for the Wifeyore concentrating table for 200 cash. Gardner, a mining investor in South Africa and Australia, plans heavy mining investments in Colorado and California.
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