21 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
1
B Mphail writes an open letter offering a 100 reward to any who disprove his statements about the Klondike’s status. Five saloons closed, twenty remain open, with authorities warning against reestablishment as reports from Leavenworth fuel fear and state officials plan actions to curb the activity.
Washington December 21 The senate confirmed a group of general and staff nominations including Parvin as assistant treasurer at St Louis Meedtre of public money End Hegstress of bannMites Lee Stover Watertown Fargo S Lh Prayer Alaska and James W Wilson. Brigade ranks awarded to Lt Cols Dustin Duinset and Schwan along with promotions for JF Smith Frederick Punsten and others in the Twenty First Kansas contingent.
The former pugilist tells how he is broke, uninsured, and without property. He claims his career earnings approached a million dollars but says he needs money to survive and may seek support from others. The article notes his financial and legal difficulties amid unsettled debts and ongoing inquiries.
Topeka residents flood the stock market as margin trading wins and losses surge. Individuals report thousands lost or tied up in stocks such as Topiks money and Burlington, with one man risking 915,000 and others withdrawing or doubling down to salvage investments. The scene reflects a volatile market craze in Topeka with clerks and young buyers alike bearing heavy financial risk.
A Washington committee led by General Charles King mobilizes support for the Law ton fund to aid General Lawton's widow and family. Prominent figures including Major General Shafter contribute, with donations from New York bankers and other cities. The fund, chaired by Major General Corbin, seeks to cover expenses and transport for Lawton's group home arrivals, while a national bank serves as depository. Services and funeral arrangements are planned with national recognition of General Lawton’s service.
Kansas residents hold more money than ever as quarterly statements to the state bank commissioner indicate total deposits reaching about 25 million dollars, marking an increase over the prior three month period. The report underscores growing confidence in local financial institutions and consumer savings.
The Emporia state normal aims to raise funds to support campus needs and anticipated costs. Officials report a bond issue of 15,009,000 dollars approved locally to finance purchases and operations as the school prepares to resume after the holidays.
Thomas C. Kirby, Perry hotel proprietor, shot and killed C. A. Foley in Foley's dressing room and again in the yard. Kirby pursued Foley, claimed Foley wronged his daughter, then rode to Ostoteosa and surrendered to authorities. Foley, a Union Pacific agent, was pronounced dead. public sentiment largely condemns Kirby.
Friends and sympathizers plan two mass meetings in New York under Irish societies auspices, one at the Academy of Music, to express disapproval of the war and urge arbitration. Organizers include Vann Hoesen, Geo Yuri Sivieo, and Frederick M. Ernst. See report on local Red Cross involvement and volunteer surgeons for the Boer army.
Derek Hoyal Matthews, president of the First State Bank of thin city in McPherson Kansas, has been appointed by a mare in the circuit court of Une charge ofRecekelyins deposits when the bank failed. Since the failure one percent has been reclaimed from the bank's assets, Matthews who was arrested in Texas last years cansee from this district.
Havana reports that the Maine's dead were removed without ceremonies. Ten wagons formed a procession carrying coffins to the Machina Yare and the bodies were placed in the mortuary chapel for transport to the warship by 6 am. Strong guard at the wharf and a dawn arrival marked the somber proceedings. In Washington Secretary Wilson was asked to order sheep dipping in Kansas to prevent scab, a move discussed for livestock markets in the Indian Territory. Lieutenant Colonel David L. Huntingdon, retired, died in Rome on the same day.
New York report says J Twomey of Pennsylvania Milling and Export protests Washington over seizure of flour shipments bound for South Africa. Beatrice seized in Delazon bay and sent to East London. Maria sent to Port Natal. Mashona with 14000 sacks halted for Cape Town. Ships chartered by Pennsylvania Milling, Bucknell Brothers of Indiana involved.
Major General Lawton’s body arrived in Manila from San Mateo. A guard of honor stands at Bl Pace cemetery where he is temporarily interred. Mrs Lawton and four children will return to the United States before final interment in Arlington. Authorities praise his leadership and mourn his death as a national calamity.
Farmers and stockmen of Lynn's county protest exorbitant freight charges to the Banas Oly market. A State Grange meeting sparked a paper advocating fraud via an electric line from Braporin to Russdale to handle freight. Louisana Democrats name a ticket at Baton Rouge.
Kansas City Kansas delegates at the Kansas Municipal League meeting press for municipal ownership of public utilities. Officials spar over costs and feasibility as Topeka's electric plant ownership is cited, with leaders from Wichita Fort Scott and Kansas City weighing the benefits and risks of public control.
Mayor Goodlander of Fort Shott blocks a scheme to levy a general occupation tax in several cities. Officials warn about financial impact and legal questions as the plan faces scrutiny from residents and council members.
City Counselor Pollock of Kansas City defends broad business taxes while admitting Kansas City collects about 4000 annually from joints and gambling houses. Gerald Volk cites Wichita taking 2600 monthly from joints as Atchison’s Pred Giddings criticizes slot machines and press complicity. The license issue dominates the debate.
The Topeka delegation will leave tonight after the council meeting sets the contract for the new city building. A banquet for the deleg mates at the Midland hotel will be missed by Topeka officials. Councilmen Betts and Elliott returned home last night.
Topeka City Attorney Bird urges a legislative committee to draft four bills. The first would grant first to third class cities power to condemn and purchase water gas and electric services. The second would authorize poles and lines on public streets. The third would allow assessments of corporate property for valuation. The fourth would restrict cities from engaging in franchise grants to out of state corporations.
London dispatch reports scant fresh war news from Colenso. Boers reportedly captured ten heavy guns. Col Bullock and 40 Devon men were captured. Troops and artillery battles at the long bridge and river crossing are noted, with Boer positions described as strong. Censorship and diplomatic unease over ammunition and communications are highlighted, plus questions about Long’s battery and Buller’s report.
A fire at the Lanyon Zinc company plant near Lanyonville destroys the kiln and roasting facility, with $250,000 in property lost and a 200 ft stack collapsing onto the roof. Two married workers, James Matthews and J. B Schagle, are killed. about 200 men lose their jobs as insurance covers the damage.
A Chicago firm Swift and Co faces a claim over a cargo of fresh beef shipped from Newport News to a U S port in 18 70s reported as wrecked near Ponce and later returned to Montauk. The Board of Survey condemned the consignment as US property and ordered compensation to the claimant.
Kansas senators and aides plan holiday travel with Baker and Battey returning home while others stay in Washington. The group includes ministers and staff, with mentions of New York City plans and continued duties in Washington. Errors in the source obscure several names and places, but the core note is about holiday departures and remaining officials.
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