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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
6
A distorted extract outlines funds raised for a Topeka Commercial Club drive. It details subscriptions, delinquencies, and receipts, noting $2,000 in unused national funds and other balances. Committee actions include reporting to the next meeting and potential disbandment, with treasurer and committee names obscured.
Congressmin W. Bailey recounts efforts to withdraw from an 1900 agreement with Curt Curlew. Eisley claims Curtis broke the accord while Bailey insists the pact was made in good faith and Curtis accepted its benefits. The record shows four years of factional tension and failed attempts to redefine candidacy terms.
The patient's condition remained critical today after four hours of a perilous period. Doctors say the next 24 hours will decide the outcome, with Holand Heed Mew Virk in grave danger. In Indiana, December 98, reports from Brosnan Bros. Burned Ont eintlanagzila.
Topeka plans a pure food show at Weber's hall opening November 1 for ten days featuring exhibits from United States food producers. Delegates chosen to attend the Cleveland convention include Wm. Dransfield and Thos. Harney. A premium stamp scheme faces opposition as a supposed retailer incentive, with strong push to end it.
Philadelphia, March 2. The committee appointed to examine the accounts of Stahl & Straub kerker reports no asset value remaining. Total liabilities reach 1,221,206 with 274,478 issued. deficiency 390,829. Depositors and customers claim 66,021, creditors excepted, while securities 327,514 surplus to be wiped out. Joan H. Straub, junior partner, faces embezzlement charges. Abe Staabe is missing. Partner L. Stristy laments ruin, debts beyond escape, firm bankrupt beyond recovery.
The Produce Exchange Trust Company will reopen next January under new management and capital after trustees, led by Edwin Gould and General Samuel Thomas, decide to resume operations. Gould and Thomas have agreed to advance funds to enable the company to resume business with Gould elected president and Thomas as first vice president of the reorganized concern.
The dispatch details fortification resilience amid Boer attacks, supply concerns, and fears of continued bombardment. It notes no horses at the border, rising city fire casualties, and German limits on pony movement. Washington discounts a Portugal Africa partition plan and questions a Anglo Portuguese secret treaty.
New York reports Dr Baker, superintendent of St Take’s, provides an update on Mr Reed’s condition after an appendectomy. He states the operation went well, with only slight pain and no immediate signs of danger. He declines to specify complications or cancer, noting public reports have caused distress but that Reed’s condition has not been dangerous at any time.
New York reports show Congressman Rougelle is ill but not fatally, with officials at the axylum in Waverly denying fatality rumors. B P Routelle, his brother, says the congressman was admitted for treatment while doctors at McLean hospital assess his condition amid uncertain symptoms.
Indian Bureau opposition to a new interior department policy on displaying wild Indians has spurred protests and inquiries. Colonel W F P Coy argues the rule could ruin his business and seeks an official exception. Several parties urge the department to reconsider while officials insist no change will be made.
Coal scarcity hits Frisco as Australian shipments diverted to Hawaii reduce supplies. Over sixty vessels carry coal from Newcastle to San Francisco with few bunkers left amid price rises. Diversion affects Hawaii and extends to sugar plantations. quarantine updates in Melbourne. India's famine reported. weather notes conclude with cold, unsettled conditions.
The article discusses legislative aims to ensure equitable district representation and fair funding for education in Kansas. It endorses strict enforcement of liquor laws, prudent public spending, and continued temperance standards. The piece notes support for teacher access to Chautauqua opportunities and commends state actions promoting citizen welfare.
The awards committee tallied by multiplying teachers present by miles traveled, awarding flags to counties with top participation. Lane County led with 16 of 25 teachers present traveling 284 miles, winning a 6420 mile equivalent trophy and a globe valued at 42. Lane also claimed a 32.23 book collection prize for the largest per cent of teachers present, while Fort Scott won the second class book prize with 47 present.
Hutchinsas leader George W. Winans presents the nominating committee report at the Fairchild gathering. Offers for the coming term include First Vice President Bliss C Mitchell, Second Vice President J W Stout, and other officers to be appointed by the executive committee.
Teachers of elocution and oratory from state schools convened at the high school library to form an organization. They planned committees to draft a constitution and elected Frank Welson as president, Miss Cora Marsland as vice president, Prof A C Leach secretary, and Prof Harry T Parsons treasurer to promote vocal culture and dramatic arts.
Judge Wood criticizes a history book adopted by the state text book commission. He notes seventeen pages on Civil War topics and nineteen on Cleveland terms, calling it a "drum and trimper" history and urging a shift to less militaristic schooling. The G A R and teachers debate the work, but resolutions to condemn it did not reach the open meeting.
A critical review questions a U S history textbook for children, accusing it of omitting military details and skewing praise. It cites sparse mentions of Lincoln, Grant, Logan, Lee, Jackson, and Ericsson, and ridicules a Hayes veto remark as a political digress.
The Populist state central committee completed its sessions late at night with a public open forum in the National parlors from 4 to 6 pm Wednesday. G. C. Clemens spoke, urging a return to principles and anti expansion, while fundraising for next year’s campaign was discussed and district solicitors were named. Local candidates mingled in the hotel lobby as various figures mused about governor and congressional bids.
Botkin and others attended the conference while BeccaNell's sub-committees were listed by the state committee. Executive committee includes Taylor Tage H B Shaffer A E Shearer E J Westgate Grant Burrington W T Tipton and Carl Vrooman. Press committee Carl Vrooman E X Weateate J Bradshaw H S Clarke and G Emmons. Speakers include Bert Loran Pierce Butler and W J Babb.
Former Warrensboro mayor and probate judge Judge Bilott Elliott died after a long career in law and public service. He practiced in collaboration with Coli Jnt and served two terms as probate judge. He leaves wife Mrs Mary B Elliott and two daughters. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday from 107 Topeka avenue with intimate friends invited.
Wheat and oats trades opened softly with May futures easing after a weak session as Duluth ship reports and local receipts influenced prices. Cattle and livestock markets show mixed tone with steady to higher notes in some weights, while butter and cotton entries reflect broader market shifts and fluctuating demand.
A fragmented historical wire includes scattered notes on weather, export demand, and financial markets. It references New York money rates, commodity prices, and various market items, with garbled names and erratic formatting across sections.
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