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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
8
Fragmented OCR notes report a chaotic court session featuring Judges Morris and Waters in a federal appeals context. Mention of a telegraph and a forthcoming trial hints at procedural disputes and a looming verdict, with references to a courtroom scene and multiple unnamed participants.
The New York Journal reports Mary Lease plans to relocate from Kansas to New York to join the Populist cause. The 46 year old figure, famed for her strong platform, will now appear in the city and campaign nationally for the Populist ticket led by William Jennings Bryan. Her stump presence and vocal impact are highlighted as she redefines her public role.
A new national figure rises in New York described as a prominent lecturer and political sprite who has influenced the Populist era. She advocates health reform, spiritualism, and voter registration, while her husband runs a drug store and cares for the Ledse children as she tours and plans appearances in major cities.
An agitated burglar known as Dike Christine faced charges in the county seat after a spree of break ins and threats. The defendant protested loudly as authorities prepared for transfer to the penitentiary, while spectators described chaotic scenes surrounding the courtroom.
This ad touts Anti Pill as a harmless cleansing medicine for constipation biliousness and stomach troubles especially for women and indoor workers It contrasts with harsh mineral waters and purgatives claiming it is a true purgative not a dangerous drug and offers 25 cents retail price through druggists and the Anti Pill Company Lincoln Neb
Mr J Niesley owner of the Kansas Creamery provided 150 suits of clothes and 150 Thanksgiving dinners for Topeka newsboys. The event, held at the creamery, dressed each boy before a communal feast of turkey pies and fare. The benevolent drive continues, with plans for future deposits and programs to aid juvenile paper sellers.
Washington December reports a crowded White House with ten congress members visiting the President. Senators Fairbanks Beveridge Platt and Lindsay joined Representatives Warner Brownlow Grosvenor and Steele in talks. Senator Platt predicted both houses will pass the financial bill with similar terms and near unity on essential points.
New Orleans reports Archbishop Chapelle sails to the Philippines via San Antonio and San Francisco on December 5. He travels with his niece and private secretary to assume duties amid disputes over church property and tensions with insurgent forces. He will visit Rome and France before duty in Manila, with the See's affairs managed in his absence by interim leadership.
New York December report states Henry D McCord and associates, long involved in grain trading, are cited in a creditor dispute with a claimed debt range between 200,000 and 250,000 dollars. The case names McCord and Willem as principals amid a larger negotiation.
Local North Topeka column lists visitors and residents such as Mrs A J Thayden ill at home Madison street and Miss Eth Lewis from Rochester. notes on Union Pacific depot doors, holiday hats sale, and various social calls at 122 Kansas avenue. Mentions hunting trip by Maple Grove residents, Thanksgiving events, university student Guy Canbron visiting during holidays, and community acknowledgments of W L White leaving for the Pacific coast with tributes from local business leaders.
About 800 union upholstery weavers walked off jobs in Philadelphia and Paterson initiating a strike. Workers demanded an extra ten cents an hour for overtime and a general wage increase of around 25 percent. Many manufacturers had already granted 15 percent increases, which were rejected when new demands were put forward. The industry centers include Philadelphia and Paterson with roughly 1100 skilled weavers, and mills such as the Oranoco and the Century being cited among those signing the new scale.
Washington report states Mr. Macram, the United States commissioner at Pretoria, asks the State Department for leave to leave his post. Officials seek a suitable representative to guard American interests in the Transvaal and assist Turkish welfare matters. Mr Hollis, consul at Laurenco Marques, is likely to be asked to undertake the duty.
In Fall River Massachusetts on December 1 the cotton manufacturers association voted a 1 percent wage increase effective Monday December 4 affecting about 26 090 workers who will see higher net pay. Gladstone memorial design committee reports a submitted design favored by Thomas Rock with plans underway for the monument and engraving details.
Taylor Ride the secretary of the state livestock sanitary commission wrote to Governor Stanley urging restraint and economies after findings that Fiddles expenditures on the board exceeded those of Republican members. Riddle promised to curb spending and the governor deferred removal, noting removal could complicate Senate confirmation unless Populists oppose further excess bills.
A safe in the Standard Oil company warehouse office at Seventh and Santa Fe tracks was robbed last night or Wednesday night, about 320 dollars taken. This marks the fourth burglary in two days as burglars opened outside doors and forced the lock entry. Police report suggest a single gang has struck Safes in Topeka and western Kansas and the Territory, with several stores and post offices affected.
A Washington dispatch reports U S authorities will demand recognition of Jiminez as Santo Domingo president and demand clarifications on concessions to an American syndicate. Powell to travel to Santo Domingo to probe stability and intentions, with aims to protect American interests and avoid prejudice to concessions amid political change. The piece also notes Advent preparations in Apostolic and Episcopal churches and a Canon Bywater reference.
The Moidera strike, renewing in Pittebure, demands a four shillings minimum wage. Five of the largest foundries and several others face disruption as workers from the bron moulders national union prepare to mobilize again.
British and German ambassadors held conferences with Secretary Hay on the Samoa partition treaty. The minor question of phrasing remains, but the path toward signing is understood to be clear, with a probable signing tomorrow.
The Paria correspondent reports Sir Edmund J. Moncon, British ambassador to France, may take prolonged leave of absence as protests against French attacks on Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales. The Evening News notes the move signals diplomatic strain between Britain and France amid deteriorating relations.
Joseph Wilkins of Washington DC and Howard Butler of the same city received prison terms after being found guilty of removing oleomargarine from packages and selling it in Philadelphia. Wilkins got six months and a fine. Butler four months and 44 dollars. The case traces back to January 1895 and marked an early enforcement of oleomargarine laws.
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