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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
6
Eye witnesses recount the shooting in detail as conflicting testimony emerges about the first shot. The defense notes a cool demeanor by the defendant, while investigators press for the full sequence of events and the roles of Jackson, Yoorman, and others as evidence unfolds in court.
In Reading on December 7 an explosion and blaze swept the Nolde and Horst hosiery plant. Three girls died and several others were injured or missing amidst a crowded burning room and rapid spread of flames. Authorities recovered two bodies and searched for the remaining missing workers.
D C McCray and a group of Friisian and Missouri associates plan a surveying trip from Topeka to Veilville Arkansas to inspect zinc property near Prem West Plain Mo. The party includes A P McCray Webb McNair and several Smith County residents. They aim to view land tied to a recent deal tied to Kensan and local owners J S Parks Felt Webb McNall and others. The TaReka Sprites railroad extension next year will run within 20 feet of the site.
In New York on December 7 the contest to ex-Judge Henry Hilton's will, over a $25 share to Henry Hilton Jr. and his wife, was abandoned after settlement talks. Attorneys Fassia and others presented a compromise for the heirs, ending the probate objections and paving the way for final steps.
Washington senate privileges and elections committee arranged preliminaries for protests against Quay Clark and Scott in the Quay case. Hearings are targeted for Saturday the 16th. few questions and no witnesses are expected. Committee leaders Chandler and Pettus determine who will be summoned and when hearings occur.
In New Washington Judge Moran freed H Sandson and Harry Sehlegel after a police court hearing for chopping Mrs Haley's trees. Bernard found the “seea edition” of the incident and neighbors reported two youths ages nine and twelve. The boys admitted using a knife to cut branches and grinding a blade on a grindstone. No further action was taken.
Fire department responded at noon to a brick house at the northwest corner of Fifth and Harrison, owned by ex Governor Crawford and home to Mrs. L P Wiksdal and Charles S Eagle. The shingle roof burned after a spark from the chimney. a chemical engine stopped the blaze without water. Three alarms were sent by phone, box, and rider. engines from stations 2 4 arrived within minutes. Damage estimated at five dollars with no great loss due to chemical extinguisher use.
The Chicago convention of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen discussed a proposal for a ten to twelve hour workday and wage increases. Most of the session focused on the wage issue with deferral of final action as leaders seek union support for tougher hours and pay reforms.
Washington December 7 the postmaster general announces the determination to provide for the registration of valuable letters or first class matter on letter carriers routes with free delivery in cities. The new service will be tested in some cities and extended as quickly as possible. It starts in purely residential areas excluding business houses and individuals with late letters. business districts may be included at the postmaster’s discretion. The postmaster general warns that some postmasters and employees who advise the public that registered mail is not a safe method will be removed from office.
Residents gather at cricket grounds as Richard Colemar, a Black man, dies by torture and burning. Coroner reports death by unknown persons. Ashes placed in a can. Court adjourned till Monday with no crowds near the courthouse. Governor’s militia arrival discussed. grand jury expected to refrain from indictments.
In Christian county circuit court at Taylorville the trial of HV Penwell and Orville Penwell, operators of Penwell Coal Mining Company mines at Pana, began. They stand charged with inciting the riots of April 1919 in which seven people were killed and many injured.
John Hoffman, superintendent on the German Catholic church project at Third and Van Buren, was killed when a timber struck him from above during construction. Aged about 44, he died after a skull fracture. He leaves a wife and four children. funeral planned at 2 p.m. Friday at the German Catholic church.
Chicago market report shows wheat dipping on cautious demand from northwest buyers while corn holds firm and oats stay steady. Northwest receipts modest, local supplies higher. cattle and hogs see mixed bids with some weakness in dairy and poultry markets reflected in regional pricing. Analysts note overseas cables tempered advance and cash trade remains active.
The report surveys New York money market activity and commodity prices. It notes steady sugar and refined product conditions, mixed grain movements with wheat near flat to higher in whitespace, corn edged lower, and cotton futures mixed amid global price signals. Additional snippets reference butter markets, dairy, and regional exchanges with scattered price markers.
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