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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1898
Page
6
A local populist caucus convenes Wednesday night to debate railroad bills. Proposals seek public commission power, direct election of commissioners, and potential state redistricting for rail governance. Further questions address telecommunication oversight and judicial powers for rail authorities.
The United Mine Workers led by President Hunt renews the strike at Virden after miners gain only limited wage gains. Governor Tanner faced pressure as state action was urged to curb operator power and settle the dispute. New York to Denver dispatches note transportation disruptions and rising tension across routes and cities.
Dec 12 report from San Francisco notes Baron Napier’s death impacting diplomatic circles and a juror’s sister’s death delaying the Botkin case to 2 PM today. Names and places mentioned include Rronity Wapier and Rotkin Case, with references to San Francisco and the foreign service.
Local notices describe Diskop Leonard of Salt Lake planning a Grace Cathedral event at 7:59 PM and a veteran union promotion led by Tonka. The George FH Thomas Command forms for postwar soldiers, while Beggs German Salve markets claim healing powers with testimonials. For sale by druggists.
An item advertises Hoyt's Big Comedy Co showing of Shadows of Life with Paastahi in each ad. It notes admission on pen palit Tok wt and Sele Matines featuring a Saturday 2 p.m. matinee. The text is fragmented but indicates a theatrical program and afternoon screening.
Marseilles reports Lord Curzon of Kedleston traveling with Lady Curzon to Tradl Italy aboard the steamship Arabia. A retinue of six maids and two tutors accompanies them, with numerous officials and a crowd seen at the embarkation.
An irregular report describes Hailey of Texas facing licensing issues and daily dispatches, detailing a scheme involving envelopes and stamps. It notes a central office handling many letters daily, with references to federal procedures and misrouted communications affecting multiple states.
Denver reports a rumor that quicksand at Lower Twin Lake halted Heb Creek Canal dam construction. Workmen sank 0 feet below surface before encountering unstable ground, raising doubts about securing bedrock. State officials and the legislature considered investigating the lake before funds for the dam.
The showing menu lists grower associations represented in the conference which finished its work today. Purble Fowler Marzanola Rocky Ford aRbie Junta mirty Ordwig Olney Los Aninns Tamer Hotty. A purchasing committee will coordinate cooperation during the shipping season of 1599. Risch qursicta will pick one member to control contracts prices and shipments for the entire valley. The plan goes to associations for ratification before binding.
Dec. news from Marquette and Dee Parish notes the death of Bain Wagon Company president Bain from heart trouble in Masm fiene California. He was among southern Wisconsin’s wealthiest men and inventor of a compass. Also reported: William Burt, longtime Dee Parish resident, died, linked to early typing device work.
The narrative traces Golina Collins and Helen Meade in Topeka where Meade and Collins marry after Meade advertises for a housekeeper. It follows Collins’s rise, debts, and life insurance, the family dynamics with Grant and Grace, Carrie Meade, and John Collins’s university years, religious activities, drift into gambling and drinking, and the looming motive surrounding Collins’s murder. The account highlights Meade’s devotion to the stepchildren, John’s Episcopal duties, and the strain of finances leading to tragedy.
A Topeka jury hears remarks from defense and prosecution probing a witness and a boy on the stand. An Indiana lawyer is said to have used similar tactics to prejudice jurors by insinuating the boy's father’s character and standing in the community.
Washington December 19 Mr Cullom gave notice that he would seek to take the anti scalpers bill from the table after Mr Platts speech for Senate consideration He said he would call up the measure for discussion and that some senators would insist the bill go to the committee Mr Sullivan voiced opposition to the move and Mr Teller announced plans to address the Senate Tomorrow Platt spoke against Wests expansion resolution noting no constitutional power to acquire territory for permanent colonial governance
Bishop John A. Vincent Weerands announces he cannot fulfill his lecture engagements in Colorado due to a severe sore throat. The trip to Denver Colorado Springs Boulder and other Rocky Mountain district stops is postponed until health and prior duties permit.
Indiana Supreme Court divides 3 to 2 affirming that the Citizens' Street Railroad charter expires in January and that the City company, organized four years ago but barred from streets by a rival, may occupy all unoccupied streets immediately and enter others when Citizens' charter ends. Justice Howard writes for the majority.
The American Federation of Labor’s second week at its annual convention saw unresolved resolutions and delegates eager to push business. Morning actions included two measures urging Congress to grant D C citizens the same franchise rights as the states and to support government ownership of a national telegraph system.
President McKinley and party arrive in Augusta at 8:90 p.m. after traveling from Macon on the Georgia road. Mrs McKinley remains in the palace car during the Macon stop and waves to the depot crowd. The president speaks briefly praising American military pride before General att departs to command Danny Forses in Alabama.
Spaniards and Filipinos trade atrocity tales as Manila refugees recount rebel tortures from Aparri and cruelty toward captured Spaniards and priests. Reports claim a Spanish lieutenant was displayed on a bamboo pole and shot near the head, and others forced to eat through a door while tied. Philippine leaders seek autonomy assurances from Madrid amid calls for independence.
Governor Leedy was asked to appoint nine delegates to a January 10 convention in St Louis to choose a site for an ex position honoring the Louisiana Purchase centennial. Dr Neely is active in the effort and likely to be named. Transportation men expected to receive most delegation spots due to vested interests.
Senator Mason of Micnals today introduced in the Senate a resolution directing the committee of agriculture to inquire into legis lation pending before the German relébator calculated to prohibit the importation into Germany of American sausages and other meat products and directing the committee to report immediately on the matter and to require inspection of sugars meals wines and other food products imported from Germany. The resolution went over until tomorrow.
Attorney General received a letter from Graham county parties stating Ant O Flynn, elected district court clerk, has died since election. Opinion holds the district judge may fill the vacancy. Charles W Smith, the Republican district judge, would determine the appointment, affecting party control of the office.
Washington December 1 The minority leader Bailey of Texas sparks a row by proposing a resolution to refer to judiciary that asks if any member has accepted a US office and if the acceptance vacated the seat The session also sets January 5 for a conversion bill on the Judiciary committee report A suspension motion for a Philadelphia exposition bill fails narrowly 142 to 7 with 184 members present and a 20 minute debate window.
New York December 19 Kate Claxton the actress has become manager of the Park theater in Brooklyn. Hyde and Bohman lease the theater for 9000 dollars a year. Claxton will begin duties after December 26 and plans to transform the venue into a family resort.
A Madrid dispatch to the Herald quotes a well informed Spaniard who lived in the Philippines. He says Americans will face little trouble establishing dominion and that monks could be limited to religious and moral roles. He argues the archipelago has long lost to Rome and various orders and criticizes Tagal education and the church under Spanish rule. If the Americans grant liberty, he predicts moral and material mastery for the United States over the islands.
Disjointed Senate remarks discuss the figure of Janie and a broad reference to U S policy with China. The joint resolution prompts inquiry into steps taken by the State Department on funding indemnity and reparation matters, centering on actions affecting China and the Emperor.
Adam King age 79 died at 366 East Crane Street. Funeral from the residence tomorrow at 2 o clock. Samuel Richer age 67 died after illness on Istreet. Funeral held this afternoon. J B Knox age 82 died this morning at 1 Harrison Street. Funeral from the residence Tuesday at 2 o'clock.
Mr iguson long time assistant treasurer of the Mock Tat with city headquarters is appointed assistant treasurer with Chicago headquarters succeeding J F Phillipa who died recently. The change takes effect January 1 and is a promotion for Mr Jison. J G Hastings will succeed him in Fort Worth as secretary treasurer of the Chicago Rock Island & Texas Railway, formerly cashier in the Hock Island office.
Lima Ohio on December 19 1911 hails the passing of Calvin S Brice with citywide mourning. Funeral train arrives the remains escorted by G A R posts and Union Veterans to the Brice homestead then to the First Presbyterian church for review by thousands. Pallbearers named and shops draped in mourning. Notables General Samuel Thomas ex Governor Charles Foster Governor Bushnell present. Floral tributes fill home and church.
The Associated Press market digest picked up by the State Journal on December 18 notes Surreal-Whiat opened the day with strong gains. Details on early price movements and sector leaders are summarized from the initial trading session.
The Chicago Livestock Market shows mixed cattle and hog trade as wet weather pressure eases buyers and sellers. Receipts, prices, and margins fluctuate with widescale activity across corn barley oats and feeder cattle trends amid unsettled demand and steady to higher bids on select classes.
Fragmented rental and employment notices seek furnished rooms, shared apartments, and female help for domestic tasks. Includes garbled addresses and incomplete names, indicating a mid century urban classifieds listing with multiple terse postings.
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