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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
3
A writ of mandamus to prevent Bible from being excluded from school was denied by Judge Laaton. The case, from the district, drew public interest as Freeman vows to appeal to the supreme court, contending the stance affects religious education.
Thirty seven pure bred Herefords sold in Kansas City on December 1 with stockyard sale figures totaling around 14000 dollars. The sale includes consignors Kirk Armour James A Funkhouse Detrail Nis and John S Parts Retin Ser bean and featured cows and bulls such as Tea Rose L cers John Parks Rostbers and Conquest. Auction prices ranged from 500 to 725 dollars per head with several lots attracting attention from buyers including H G Clark and Ny B Milibrun.
A weather summary notes an unusually warm October across Kansas, breaking state and university records. It highlights higher mean temperatures, earlier killing frosts in several counties, below normal rainfall in many western regions, and heavy rainfall in eastern areas with a statewide precipitation deficit.
An afternoon announcement states AmoskeaRg corporation of Manchester will raise wages for its 19,000 operatives to new rates effective December 18. Similar increases are planned at Amey and Stark mills and at several others in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, affecting about 14,000 workers. The move follows wage advances at multiple cotton mills in Taunton Pawtucket Lawrence Arlington Everett and Pembroke. Count Tolstoi ill in Moscow. a pension bill for Mrs Gristey widow of Captain Grier of the Olympia introduced in Washington.
Prominent railroad lines from Santa Fe to Rock Island engage in a growing rate war. Passenger officials plan a Chicago meeting to align strategies as direct routes from New England to California face altered traffic and differential pricing disputes involving Vanderbilt Burrington and others.
Arkansas City overseer notes progress on laying miles of new trolley line in the territory next year and completing the Glock system between Arkansas City and Durrel. Upgrades include block signals and telegraph wire work, with continued work on rebuilding telegraph lines and crossarms. The report mentions staff changes and employment effects.
Treasury rules will tax shipments via the Panama route as goods move from San Francisco to the continent. The new tariff, aimed at exports, applies to transcontinental freights and Canadian passages, affecting rail and sea movements through the period described.
The Pullman Car company and the Wagner Car company merged to form a single concern. Shareholders at a special meeting approved the consolidation, boosting the farmer’s capital stock by twenty million dollars amid director reviews and ongoing approvals.
The Vanderbilt led group approved a stock increase from 4 to 74 thousand dollars and expanded the board from seven to eleven directors. The Pullman Car company will intertwine with Vanderbilt interests, signaling a consolidation path that could align the Pullman and Albany lines with the New York Central system.
Chester Latham, a Wichita gardener, has patented a device claimed to roll a wheel on a pinion without oil or heat. He travels to Topeka to demonstrate at Santa Fe shops after a master mechanic invited him, and success could yield world use and millions.
An illustration shows how Missouri Pacific tracks drunken employees. After a man drank and was arrested, $5 paid, and the case on the poor docket, an agent traced the person by police records and docket details. The story notes railroads now pursue real identities despite fictitious docket names.
A California clipping reports a reception and ball for W. S. Hancock at the Needles Opera House attended by about 150 couples. Hancock, formerly at Noones, has accepted a position with the Santa Fe Pacific system and will move to Winslow, Arizona. He is brother of George Hancock, superintendent of machinery for the Santa Fe in this city.
Houston December report notes claim agent Downey resigns from Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe line. J W Dyas, past claims chief, may be promoted. industry expectations vary as railroads consider lower holiday fares. Also announces George Tyler resigns from St Louis forwarding office. Oklahoma division master mechanic G T Neubert announces birth of a son.
Local brief notes from Santa Fe describe a vague event involving residents and a named individual, with fragmented OCR text suggesting an informal community gathering or notice. The readable portion provides minimal concrete facts or identifiable names or dates.
City news notes several personnel changes at the Santa Fe Arizona division headquarters. Foreman John A. Givistoy, plus Revonds and others, receive assignments. various agents and conductors are placed on relief or transferred amid illness, absence, and medical treatment.
New York December 7 Rev Dr Benjamin F P DeCosta explains his reception into the Roman Catholic church last Sunday. He says his change grew from long contemplation of post Reformation beliefs and the need for doctrinal certainty. He cites Cardinal Newman and others who left Protestantism, defends Catholic scriptural teaching, and asserts Catholic faith offers a moral outlook for future generations.
The Jeweler's Weekly notes a trend in animal themed charms and brocades, with lions and beasts reproducing motion in gold. Prices range from 34 to 2 dollars for simple pieces and up to 100 dollars or more for elaborate jeweled items. Watch charms include superstitious forms like a monkey and parrot ring in motion.
In Memphis Scimitar pages a crowd of young men listen as an aging Steamboat veteran recalls Missis sippi days and “old time citizens” such as Bill Jones and his father. The anecdotal scene ends with a plug for Dr Thomas Eclectic Medicine.
An old advertisement warns of hidden dangers from kidney trouble and other ailments, touting Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as the cure. It claims kidneys affect overall health, outlines symptoms and urged readers to mail for a free bottle offer through The Topeka Daily State Journal.
Washington December 7 Several bills and joint resolutions were introduced in the senate yesterday on local and personal interests and some carried over from last session. Notable measures include an income tax constitutional amendment and proposals on immigration, civil government for Alaska, shipping regulation, and free coinage of silver.
A state penitentiary convict J J Maloney crafted a highly polished council table with 4497 wood piles and contributions by fellow inmates. Materials include white maple white oak red oak box elder linged cedar hack walnut ash poplar and lignum vitae. The table, intended as an ornament for the executive council room, was completed after months of leisure time work.
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