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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
8
A chaotic weather and civic bulletin recounts cold conditions, fuel issues, street repairs, and public works in Topeka and nearby areas. It notes drought and frost impacts, a planned municipal plan for paving main avenues, and preparations for Christmas events. It also covers river freight orders, railroad reporting rules, and political tensions surrounding Governor Stakey and Governor Barnes amid winter conditions.
A comprehensive proposed amendment to the Interstate Commerce Act aims to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission. The plan mirrors the last congress bill with key changes to enable orders to desist violations, set rates, and prevent discrimination between connecting carriers. The commission would also decide rate divisions and conditions for transfers, extending authority to enforce the act.
A turbulent dispute surrounds President Gates and Professor Herron at Tome College with hints that Herron may depart after a turbulent year. Critics accuse Gates of steering policy while Herron’s socialistic leanings and aggressive critiques of the American Book Company draw fire. Herron plans a Europe lecture tour with Professor Mais and patrons, with potential return to teach after one to two years.
Washington December 13. The anti administration wing of the Oklahoma Republican party is shaker ing under a load of sorrow. Four years ago after a bitter contest at St Louis the great men in the Oklahoma delegation elected Henry Asp national committeeman.
The Egyptian irrigation department expects better cotton yields next year as increased Nile flow follows corrections to the river’s obstructions. Officials hope the higher water supply will raise harvests above this year's record, easing fears of a poor season and boosting Lancashire and Hasptian planters’ outlooks.
New York reports William A. Brady exits Koster and Dial amid disputes over expenses tied to The WHE show. Simon Dessau, a financier, challenges Brady’s accounting while accusing rivals like Jim Jeffries Tow Shar ker and Jim Corbett of high wages. The controversy centers on box office orders and show financing.
The petrified remains found in the Missouri River near Fort Benton are identified by Janpson as Antelope Charlie, a frontier figure linked to Indian trade routes and the death of a man named Liver-Eating Johnson. Charlie, originally from Arkansas and about 34 years old, was discovered petrified near Eagle Creek after a long concealment along the Missouri frontier.
An account of a dangerous river crossing on a high trestle bridge near Parnas Mille with a deadly fall described amid a narrative of a runner’s near death. The piece shifts to a grandmother’s tale of a drowned kitten found revived, then returns to a cigarette ad and a soap promotion scene, all from Philadelphia Call context.
A stream of grocery item price listings appears with 20 pounds of granulated sugar and various canned goods. The list includes coffee, dried fruits, California produce, meats, soups, starches, and sardines with multiple price notes. The segment ends noting Premium Stamps cost 3 percent and that the store does not give stamps.
In Pall Mall commentary John Redmond notes the Boer war strain hinges on Mrs Boer’s influence, depicting her as isolating from modern society. The piece also mocks Boer domestic life, and mentions cattle losses and administration scenes as context for broader conflict. It touches on British and Natal press angles and social tensions between Boers and their colonies.
Washington reports Indian Agent Pollock of the Osage reservation is near removal from his post. Special Inspector Seebing of the interior department, who investigated the charges, has submitted a report to the secretary. It is said the recommendation is to remove Pollock from office.
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