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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1899
Page
6
Voter activity was low this forenoon across all wards with a muted contest for council seats. In the First ward the auditorium issue splits opinion while Betts remains the focus for the mayoral slate. turnout appears modest though supporters anticipate a decisive result in several precincts as afternoon voting progresses.
Two election boards failed to receive dinners today at 1 o'clock. The Third ward polling site at lot Fast Tenth street and the Second ward site at 1113 East Fourth street were overlooked. Commissioner Yount faced public criticism as he arranged replacements, while the First Christian church contract lingering with the missed precincts was blamed for the incident.
The main line of the Jacksonville Tampa Key West railway was sold to Plant Investment for 800000. The Titusville branch was broken down to Sanford Beatty of New York for 30000. The Plant system gains a through line from Tampa to Charleston and will assume operation about May 1.
A detailed display of evening and day gowns features gauze leaves and roses set against white tulle with gold embroidery, a lace dominated satin dress with yellow velvet buttons, and a silver gray spring coat gown. The text notes stylish accessories, such as a white muslin day dress with needlework and a plume adorned hat, reflecting Miss Fair's design flair.
Seattle April 4 a steamer named Topeka, traveling between Puget Sound and Alaska, ran ashore on Ticksy Ledge at Wrangel Narrows south of Juneau. About 150 people aboard were taken to Juneau by the US lightship tender Manzanilla. Captain Thompson reports light damage and patch plans. vessel left March 6 and reportedly struck March 30.
A New Orleans report to the Globe-Democrat states the steamship Breakwater from Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, arrived with Churchill Guinney and Agustus S Flournoy, two Americans who were said to be in danger of execution by the Guatemalan government. Guthrey and Flournay are from Missouri.
Heavy Democratic gains in Detroit Grand Rapids Saginaw Jackson and Kalamazoo contrast with Republicans holding in rural districts and smaller cities. Detroit judges split three Democrats and two Republicans with Grant re elected to the Supreme Court by about 20000.
In Colorado's municipal elections, Republicans challenge in many cities with four tickets in Denver led by Republican and Democratic lines plus Teller Silver Republican and Inderement headed by Mayor McMurray. Heavy turnout expected despite threatening weather as candidates vie on public utilities ownership and city administration platform.
In Butte Montana on April 4 McCarthy the Democratic mayoral candidate led by about 500 votes while Anaconda and Missoula favored Democrats in other city races. St Louis notes spring elections with snow cover and statewide turnout as voters elect school directors and delegates. St Joseph reports clear cool election day as polls open across the region.
Across Wisconsin and Nebraska on April 4 voters faced municipal and county contests. City races include aldermen and mayors with hot debates over liquor licenses and local issues, while Wisconsin counties vote on circuit and superior court judges. In Omaha and Keokuk the stakes center on mayor and city offices amid weather-friendly conditions and expectations of close results.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Lease appeared in New York as a lecturer at the fiftieth first anniversary celebration of modern spiritualism. She argued spiritualism offers forgiveness for sin and soul growth, and mocked dietary pampering by noting a soldier fed embalmed beef would persist in the hereafter. Lease said she has many lecture engagements and criticized Bryan in relation to the bourbon Democrats.
The Missouri Pacific will shift freight operations from the South Topeka site to Fifth and Adams streets. A freight platform is added to the current depot, and the building will be rebuilt to house a freight office, moving all business from South Topeka. Citizens urge a union depot at Kansas Avenue and First Street, opposing further separate depots.
Louisville April 4 The Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company paid for the old W H McBrayer distillery in Trurbor county. The price was not disclosed. The McBrayer brand is famous and whisky prices are rising quickly as buyers expect the recent price list to become the standard.
An eastbound freight train on the Pennsylvania road struck three men walking on the tracks near Greensburg Pa. Two men were killed and a third fatally injured. The victims include James De steel and John Clark both aged 22, with John McAllister also among the injured.
Contractors began work on the Bristol and Elizabethton railroad extension from Elizabethton to Mountain City Tennessee. The project length is stated as two tiles and the same company will immediately construct a Cranberry to Lincoln North Carolina line of 69 miles.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures and southerly winds for Chicago and nearby Kansas. Hub Manker, proprietor on Jefferson Street near Third, was fined $100 today for selling intoxicating liquor.
Secretary of the Treasury Gage praised New York banks for sustaining the U S credit during 1866 when gold reserves fell below 41 million dollars. He noted net treasury money at 284 million after Spanish claims are settled and projected a 30 million dollar deficit for the year ending June 30 1900.
In Canton on April 4 the trial of Mrs Annie George for the murder of George D Suxton began after opening formalities. A 12 year old witness Hogan, missing from the court, was discussed. The defense challenged the jurors and the coroner’s testimony was debated amid motions and suspensions.
Viscount Hinton, heir to English nobility, claims the Poulett title and the estate furniture. The great hall hosts seventeen Renaissance tapestries from 1570, some woven with Poulett aris, each valued around £1090, with several worth £3000 to £4000. If he gains the title, the collection becomes a unique possession attracting global art interest.
General Miles in the city received a home as a gift from admirers who subscribed $5.00 for the purpose. The Massachusetts Society of the Members of the American Association launched the effort when he first took command, appealing to the public for contributions but making little progress before supporters finally gathered funds and completed the gift.
St Petersburg reports government closes the university and dismisses all students after renewed disturbances. An order requires reinstatement applications be sent by mail. Also noted is Warren Leland dying in New York as of April 4 and a hotel proprietor named in the Winds case.
Mrs Hatch pursues an absolute pardon for her son Clyde Bksitex after meeting President Cleveland at Gray Gables and selling belongings to fund her campaign. Commissioner Hale provided food while Mattox, youthful in looks, drew sympathy despite a heartless appearance during the Topeka visits.
Eureka Cala April 4 The steamer Chitkat carrying twenty passengers is upside down on the bar. Her people fled into the breakers as the life saving crew arrived and steamers from Eurcks stand by for rescue.
A Journal Special from Ishpeming Michigan reports nearly 600 miners in Ishpeming and Milwaukee area cities marching as all mines remain idle. About 200 workers attempted to resume, but mine officials refused without a new union. Non union applications are being accepted at mine offices while strike leaders are restrained from trespassing on company property. Many miners plan to leave the city for other jobs.
Washington April 4 The Navy Department says it will give speeds assistance to Americans in Bluefields Nicaragua under pressure from local authorities Acting Secretary Allen plans a delegation from New Orleans and has ordered gunboat Marcus Tow on the move from Key West to Livingston Haiti to Divepts to proceed as soon as possible to assist the envoys
James Perchard recalls a fatal avalanche in a Georgetown area mine camp where a farewell shout preceded a deadly slide. He describes warnings to miners, the cabin scene, and how five minutes changed lives as two bodies were recovered and a third survived.
Farr, a veteran Hudson Bay man, relates an Indian term asohahgznan for a bark tepee from Lake Animaniplesing. He describes how bark sections 3 by 12 feet form a cone structure sewn with wattup roots, with seven panels wrapped to shed water and a smoke cap at the peak.
A new ship building company named Detroit Shipbuilding Company with 81 400 000 in stock was formed, with secretary of state filing articles of incorporation. Senator McMillan and McSullan, along with family members, hold most of the stock as the firm plans general ship building operations.
April 4 reports a warm day despite heavy ice in the straits to Lakes Huron and Michigan. Ice remains solid and will take three weeks of warm weather to clear. At best the straits may not open before April 20 under favorable conditions.
Acting Secretary Alien Han received notice from Neptune Company and Swollish Wrecking that Vemdle of Cervera's fleet sunk near Santiago can be raised and towed. The message asserts salvage is possible and outlines plans for recovery operations with the wrecked ships.
Vanderbilt University receives a $100,000 pledge announced by Chancellor Kirk. The fund supports a new engagement at the university with a plan described as a promissory deed. The event occurred in Nashville, Tennessee on April 4, as reported by a local press source.
Grain and livestock market notes from Chicago show activity in corn and wheat futures with fluctuations for May and July contracts. Reports include receipts, prices, and market sentiment from New York markets, with references to principal buyers and price movements across Wheat May and Corn futures.
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