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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1898
Page
8
A powerful blizzard sweeps Indiana bringing a foot of snow and strong winds. The storm triggers travel disruptions and power outages as officials warn residents to stay indoors and prepare for continued severe weather through Sunday. Many towns report transportation halts and crews work to restore utilities amid snowfall.
Social and Personal column outlines a busy Topeka week with club meetings and dances. Notable events include the Burghear and Friendly Whist clubs hosting parties, Mrs Gray of Kansas City presenting a lecture on China and pottery, and multiple receptions and dances at local homes and venues. Several local figures and visitors are named, with ongoing society activity noted through Friday.
A New York woman, Amelia Leyrer, reportedly driven insane by telephone trouble, caused a scene at Broadway and Nineteenth Street. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital after cries of not being able to reach her bonnet shop and connect with Central.
Confused dispatches describe a clash as a Ponce police officer fired on Kentucky volunteers aboard the transport Berlin bound for Newport News. General Burke replaces General Henry amid disturbances. Five U S soldiers wounded, authorities reinforce streets with double patrols. fear and confusion dominate the scene.
In a garbled 19th century style fragment, Andrew Carnegie notes a need for air and a plain, roomy home with sunshine. The text hints at a mansion and warnings about forebears and weapons, but many words are unreadable, producing an incomplete picture of his intended residence and surroundings.
The steel magnate speaks of a park favoured by his daughter Mia and allies. Nearby property on Pitty-fest street sees extensions. sunshine is being shut off. The Round purchase by Mr Carneete covers thirty city lots with two full blocks on Fifth Avenue, from NineUsth to Ninety-second Street, totaling about 100 feet. The mansion price is expected to exceed 100000 dollars, with the grand alone near that sum. The deal was completed last week, linked to Charles A. Gawdren, who declined to reveal the buyer’s name, though a tall lion dollar figure is implied.
The secretary of the treasury transmitted to Congress the estimates of appropriations required for the coming fiscal year. The documents outline permanent annual changes and departmental needs, including public works and other established expenditures, with a total that recaps the proposed appropriations and deficiencies.
Vessel reports excitement at Bathurst over a rich gold reef exposed by a two foot wide quarts ledge. Prospectors say the discovery rivals Colterman's famous nugget with an estimated yield of three tons of gold.
Miss Minnie Doering spent Sunday in Perry as a guest of friends. Shawnee council No 3 K and L of S discuss an entertainment. The Argonaut class meets Wednesday. Anna Kelly will read a paper. The Ladies Golf group of the Church of the Good Shepherd meets Thursday at Mrs E L Smal’s home. Past three weeks’ Baptist church special meetings closed Friday. Christian church prayer meetings move to Mrs Sloane’s home Tuesday. Second Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid meets Wednesday with Miss Ida Ward. Shawnee Council No 14 A A S will give a musical program Wednesday evening in the Barty block. Mr ES Ball, lately ill, is seriously ill at daughter’s home. Harry Small returned from Delavan Park to Jackson County. J H Todd seeks treatment in Kansas City for rex winder Dr Fryer. son Maurice Todd accompanies her. CE society business meeting at W J Steval’s home tonight. officers elected. A song service at Congregational church last night featured Nora Star et gole, Mrs John Jenkins, Mrs S Pelwec. duet, Mrs Conway, Sears James, Charles MeLan. Mr and Mrs Brabel Eenigen and Mr George Miner wed Sunday at 3 pm at their home Van Buren and St John. officiant Rev. Coblentsa of the Unita Brethren church. Bride wore blue cloth trimmed with white.
The note mentions a couple named Mr and Mrs Miner departing for Richland Kansas as guests for a short time. It adds that Mr Aner works for the Wulff Packing Co and references a bouquet of white roses carried by one party.
The President’s annual message to Congress reads like a factual report, noting a $112,000,000 deficit next year with no proposed remedy. It praises the gold standard’s maintenance, endorses Secretary Long’s calls for broader measures, and urges a 100,000 man army expansion. It omits Cuba’s independence details and future plans for new territories.
New York December 5 reports the German steamer Palecannia from Rio Janeiro arrived today. It encountered a burning ship, its stern aflame, with a near-by German steamer in sight. No survivors seen. likely crew rescued by the awaiting steamer. Both vessels had sailed from this port last week bound for Hamburg.
Report of a claim that a tall man in a black slouch hat approached 12 year old Mabel Lehman on West Polk Street. He clamped his hand over her mouth and cut off a braid before fleeing down an alley, leaving the girl frightened and seeking her mother.
A passenger train on the Ontario and Western railway crashed into a pole at Peekville after a binding snow and high wind episode. Several passengers escaped with minor injuries, including names from Carbondale and this city, while the engine and cars sustained damage.
Joaquin Miller, the poet of the Stories, will appear on the vaudeville stage in Chicago during December. His name will be billed in bold letters between other artists, marking an innovation in amusement management as his performance appeals to the mind.
The poet of the Sierras, famed for versatility, stops at the Grand Pacific. His Chicago Opera House appearance follows a brief lecture tour that begins today in Elgin.
Joseph Leiter's plan to unite Chicago milk dealers remains unacted, with plans to purchase several mill concerns discussed. Secretaries Bowman and Monnehan cite uncertain timing and possible obstacles. promoter Kee Kee and E J Monnehan helped present the idea to Leiter as he studies operation plans in New York dealers.
Ex Empress Frederick of Germany drove from Windsor Castle to Wilton Park near Beaconsfield to lunch with Henry White and associates. The reception included Lord and Lady Carson, General Lord Kitchener, and the Duchess of Devonshire among others as the Duke and Duchess hosted a gathering at the Beaconsfield estate.
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