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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1899
Page
8
The Southwestern Fuel Co advertises the largest equipped mines and the best coal in the market. If you get in trouble, visit or contact them at 634 Kansas Avenue, phone 193.
Chicago Christian Scientists report $20,000 raised in ten days for two new temples, one for North Side and one for West Half congregations. Funds aim for dedication before year’s end and equal stature to the First church on Trex boulevard. Plans envision three temples in the city’s divisions to aid expansion.
New York on February 1 reports a farewell dinner for Edward McBugh by Manhattan Tax Club members. Tom Johnson announced he would relinquish business duties to devote his remaining years to promoting Henry George’s single tax ideas.
Pittsburg, Feb 1. Trolley service of Beece aims to reach Egypt with a line proposed to connect Alexandria and Curry via Jevitey, awaiting final negotiations by Westinghouse. This follows another major Egyptian transport project announced within a week, with the Pittsburgh Steel Company supplying four hundred steel cars for the Soudun railway.
London dispatch reports Su Chau besieged by ten thousand rebels, threatening the northern and central parts of Anhowl. An imperial general attempting to recapture Ku Yan was defeated on January 29, with about 2,000 killed or wounded.
Iron range towns report minimum thermometers around 46 below at Towst and under at many points. Government minimum was 21 below. Thermometers near town registered as low as 3 below. Lake Superior is beginning to freeze over as a cold spell tightens its grip.
A varied season program at the W C A benefit next Monday evening at the Congregational church features band music piano violin organ and solo and quartet by Witten. Admission 25 cents. The event also includes Topeka’s best market talent and a child choir.
A string of social notices recounts Monday and Tuesday whist club entertainments in Topeka. Hosts include Mrs. Daley Sherman and Miss Mabel Wilson. Guests include Ming Remington Miss O Conn San Francisco and Miss Lilian Whitelock. Also mentions upcoming visits and club meetings at various addresses.
Myron Reed founder of Broadway Temple Association died, dissolving the group. A memorial service and funeral events are planned. a later meeting will decide the association’s future. Harbert & partner prepare arrangements as the organization mourns its loss.
Fragmentary text shows a Topeka newspaper fragment discussing veteran treatment and a political or social issue. Readable mentions include SOTKIN and references to old soldiers, but the exact event or context remains unclear.
Washington feb 1 the bill would increase the standing army to about 20000 men with presidential discretion to reduce infantry and cavalry to 60 men unit minimum. it would authorize recruiting in states and allow provisioning for troops in cuba puerto rico and the pacific islands. the measure passed 168 to TS amid a day of debate and amendments including prohibiting alcohol in camps and removing certain staff officer raises.
Brief telegrams from across the country report Edward Hosmer's will admitted to probate in Los Angeles with widow Eliza Hosmer named executrix and bond set at 900000. Other items note sale of Buffalo Hump mining group for 650000, a Santa Ana and Newport railway sale near 900000, and various accidents and official notices.
Real estate transfers include Bat Dickason to MCF Church at 9759 Int tf and 6 Locust street Metsker's second addition. Jf Ballsy and wife to Ire M Orner parcel on Ot s 2.5-7 9 Mi Green We Meorrist addition. Garvin and wife to EL vs Every ex al 44 4,000 part Portheast % 26- The Ver Say Co to BJS Early north % lot 11 and south 18% feet 1 Clay street Harvey's subdivision. The Blakeig to the Ver Say Invest mesh company $19 lots 3 and 3 Clay street Harvey's subalbat Iuka Armstrong by Jetmore special timer to N W Mutual Life Insurance Co $3587.82 lots 146-T-2-151-2 and Sixth avenue west and 183-5 and Clay street Horne's addition.
Counciman O D Skinner, a four year city council member from First ward, states he has served with judgment and done his best for ward and city. He declines renomination despite encouragement, citing business demands and the need to consider taxpayers. He believes capable men can fill the seat and that salary should not drive public service.
Chicago February 1 old residents see decline as Pullman transforms Play Ground and Athletic Island into switch tracks and idle locomotive storage. The ten acre ground along Calumet once tied to Pullman’s athletic spirit and civic pride now succumbs to industrial expansion after owner Mr Pullman oversaw park beautification efforts.
The estate of Washington G. Benedict, a Boston real estate and electric railroad operator who died last week, largely benefits churches and the Salvation Army. The Suffolk county probate court filed the will, with the estate reported near $1,000,000. The Salvation Army receives about a quarter for slum work, while three churches get funds for city missionary work.
A New York woman, said to be cured by prayer, reportedly regained use of her right hand, hearing, and the ability to walk across a room after distress. The account attributes recovery to religious healing efforts in a local Rue area setting.
Judge Hazen will hear the suit brought by ex Lieutenant Governor A M Harvey to compel State Auditor Cole to audit his claim for services as presiding officer of the senate during the special session. The district court will proceed at 1 o clock Thursday despite objections from Attorney General Godard.
Albany N Y Feb 11 A certificate of consolidation was filed for Union Tobacco company of America and North American Commercial company, with the first named retaining tithe. Capital stock totals 19 850 000 with 12 000 000 common and 7 350 000 preferred. Offices to be in New York city. Directors include Wm H Butler Thos P Ryan Frank Tilford Samuel Thomas Frank McCoy H A C Smith Frederick P Voorhees Wm M Coleman Peter A B Widener George W Breiner Wim I Elkins.
A bay horse and light road wagon were hitched in an alley between Fifth and Sixth Streets behind Kansas Avenue tanking. Loot included two lap robes harness sets horse blankets a portiere coffee pot tin plates and a grain sack marked Wm McVey plus a Gospel hymn book. In Rochester a residence owned by Charles P Barry with costly furniture and bric a brac burned today causing $119 in losses.
Boston and Feb 1 Mayor Josiah Pulace orders immediate 7 percent reductions in all salaries above 300 a year to curb heavy expenditures and avoid layoffs. The cuts affect firemen policemen clerks and most staff though department heads and some laborers under 800 a year are exempt as park and sewer water system projects near completion.
Tim Smiley pulled a 21½ pound pickerel from Delavan Wisconsin on ice yesterday. A metallic tie stamped Fisheries Building World’s Columbian Exposition 1893 and stating age five years weight 14 pounds was tied through the fish tail, an exhibit piece from the Columbian Exposition.
The Gerry Society contracted with Richard Crocker’s Autotruck to provide an automobile patrol wagon for transporting children from East Twenty third Street rooms to courts. It is the first such vehicle for the new company. Horse patrol wagons cost 800 dollars and monthly costs for drivers and horses run 125 dollars. Automobiles may soon replace horse wagons in the police department.
Newport R I Feb 1 It is reported Marble house the Belmont property is in the market for sale A prospective purchaser is viewed Mrs Belmont has no Newport agents The big marble pile has burdened her for years William Vanderbilt did not choose it as his home so a sale seems plausible Mrs Potter Palmer wanted the place but is not the buyer Marble House finished 1892 cost 1 000 000 furnishings cost twice that much more
The second battalion of the Seventeenth U.S. Infantry arrived in New York and will sail tomorrow aboard the transport Sheridan bound for Manila. They were transferred from Weehawken to Brooklyn to board the ship. In Syracuse, the Third U.S. Infantry from Fort Snelling passed through en route to New York for shipment to Manila aboard Sheridan.
Nebraska residents object to a school board vaccination order, planning court appeals to bar debarment of unvaccinated children from schools. William M Everts, age 61, recuperates from illness in New York, no longer confined to his room and remains active in public affairs.
Jethro Kemper a Missouri farmer shot his wife near Denver then killed himself after a failed reconciliation. Earlier reports indicate a separation between Kemper and his wife. In Madrid the council of ministers authorized Premier Sagasta to set the date for convening the chambers but did not decide on suspending constitutional guarantees.
Annle Cox, 18, of Catalia Me, was shot four times and killed today by Mrs. Lizzie Provenchis. The shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute as Provenchis shot the housekeeper kept by Henry Provenchia, her former husband, who had recently employed Cox.
Chief Strauss reports January police action yielded between 2860 and 2900 dollars in fines, with 185 arrests. Of those, 23 drunks were fined, two suspects dismissed, and 23 intoxicated premises raided. He notes seven establishments ceased operations under strict nuisance enforcement and urges citizens to cooperate in warrant execution.
Paris reports reveal high pressure support for Dreyfus guilt remains and calls for justice will not alter public stance. A University of Paris member notes sentiment guides many despite proofs, predicting intensified attacks on Jews amid ongoing agitation. Detroit insurance case ends as London Globe company settles over anticompact law violations.
Judge Hazen sentenced Coats the burglar who entered F C Gay's residence on Harrison street to ten years in the penitentiary. He received nine years for burglary and one year for dacceny. The judge said Coats deserved no sympathy and warned against leniency before imposing sentence. Coats was frightened away by Anna Dahien, a domestic employed in the house.
Several Topeka society notes and church notices describe meetings with Mrs Russell Barber and Mrs J D Small, visits by Mr Cromwell’s family, and plan to move home on Polk Street. Social clubs meet at St Quincy Street and Kansas Avenue M E Church, with activities including card games, Welsh rarebit supper, and choral or literary events.
The Oxford Hotel on Seventh and St Charles streets in St Louis suffered a partial blaze today. About 80 guests were asleep and narrowly escaped suffocation as flames spread through upper floors. Firemen rescued three guests in the top story. several guests fled partially clothed carrying garments. Names include Charles Leonard, Hilda Thomas, and Frank.
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