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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
1
A snow slide struck a Denver & Rio Grande work train nine miles east of Glenwood Springs. Three men died and several were injured as the engine and cars were buried under as much as twenty feet of snow. Rescue and reopening efforts face heavy delays while stock losses mount in Wyoming amid a severe blizzard.
In Colorado over 1000 men are shoveling snow daily to clear 600 miles of mountain tracks. The heavy snowfall disrupts rail service, with statewide losses estimated at $25,000 per day as trains face ongoing delays and communication lines fail.
In Colorado the Denver and Rio Grande railway clears tracks near Shoshone after a wrecking crew incident yesterday that killed three men and injured six. The main line between Thy Want and west to reopen today if no further snowslides occur. Thousands of cattle starve as storms bite eastern Colorado while stock owners try to shield herds. Temperature in Denver fell to 12 below zero over the last day as more snow is forecast.
A New York syndicate with Canadian and English capital seals control of Cuba’s railway system. They purchase the Sagum line Caibarien to Santa Chira with 2.1 million capital. stockholders meet Feb 18 for transfer. Other absorbed lines include Matanzas and Sabana railway with 5 million stock, and Cienfuegon and Villa Clara line with 3 million. Talks with united railways of Havana ongoing. bankers Henry Schroder and James Undert own London interests. A coasting vessel, Herrera, worth 1.5 million, also bought to secure north coast trade. Key investors include W. C. Whitney, B. A. Widener, and others.
Pittsburg February 2 A two horse wagon carrying furniture and six people including five men and a woman was struck by a fast Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Riverton station near McKeeport. Four men died at the scene. A man and a woman were badly injured and taken to McKeeport hospital in unconscious condition. Names among the dead include Hudson Elder West Wilson Geo Dawson and an unknown man. Mrs Edna Lawson is believed to be the injured woman. The sixth victim is an unknown one legged man.
The Grand Opera House hosted a large audience last night for a minstrel show led by Bobby Beach and Otia Bowers with Reach Bowers Stuart and Dale. The program featured juggler Knetseker and novelty acts. the canine troupe closed the show. The performance will repeat tonight with some changes and a warmer house expected.
Limerick Ireland February 1st chaotic first meeting of the new town corporation disrupted by several intruders. John Daly elected mayor January 26 faced threats and had to adjourn after clashes with attendees and police inclusion.
Washington on February 1 indicates a court of inquiry will be ordered to investigate and report on the truth or falsity of statements regarding Miles Turn and the Army command. There is no disposition to relieve him during the pendency of the proceedings, but the Packers and the people deserve action.
Wichita February 3 scale of loss estimated at 1500 dollars as fire broke Tuesday night. The blaze started near 2 15 am in a stall between east and west strings and spread to about forty five stalls before demolition by H C Ross prevented further spread.
A southbound Kansas City and San Francisco passenger train slowed for a railroad crossing near Pittsburg Kansas when the roadbed sank beneath the engine and car. The engineer and crew reported the incident and no serious injuries were mentioned in the brief report.
Generals Miles and others clashed over alleged misquality of provisions for troops in the late war. Cabinet members discussed a full investigation and demanded truth while not suspending Miles. A war commission report looms, promising to clarify the uproar over beef supplies and beer provisioning.
The Chronicle reports a new combine to absorb the American Cereal Co and about ten smaller cereal concerns. It plans a capital structure of about 315 million in non cumulative preferred stock at 7 percent and 18 million in common stock. The total capitalization is estimated around 23 million though final figures depend on mill values. Ferdinand Schumacher, principal mill owner at Akron, sold 1,000 shares to Robert Stuart and others backing the merger.
London February 3 The Oxford University Union Debating Society rejected closer ties with the United States by a decisive 96 to 20 vote declaring any formal alliance with America imprudent and impracticable. Also notes a separate item: Leavenworth Kansas February 3 officials push to curb gambling amid city clubs and protests, with measures restraining illegal gaming.
The Whitney home in New York, described as the grandest in interior fittings, will feature a fur-covered wall, white marble bathroom, gold facets, and palatial ceilings. Four main rooms include a bedroom boudoir drawing room, with tapestries from Paris worth large sums. The project aims to outshine all others in opulence, drawing on Louvre-made fabrics and famed tapestries.
The United States transport Battuly with sailors in relief of Rear Admiral Dewey’s fleet arrived at Manila and disembarkation of troops began at Cavite. The City of Puebla sailed for Nagasaki and Major General Otis ordered residents to obtain identity certificates costing 3 cents after February. Italian counterfeiters arrested in New York. four gang members seized after a quarantine ship Spartan Prince reached Genoa. Boston notes Lt Col Curtis Guild Jr returns, uncertain about colonial commission appointment.
Chicago February 3 reports copper advancing again this week by nearly two cents per pound to IS cents. Lead and tin rise modestly as metal prices lift associated products. The Rock Island company sues St Joseph Depot and the United States sues for $210 back rentals per month.
A Kansas House agriculture committee voted to kill Representative Grosser's anti oleomargarine bill. Backers from Dickinson and creamery interests sought passage though the committee rejected the measure after hours of debate. The article names several committee members and notes packing houses and stockmen opposed the bill while dairy interests pushed it.
In the senate committee of the whole the forenoon was spent considering bills. Titus proposes abolishing school district No 26 in Harper county and adding territory to districts Now, 8%, 22, 3, 35, 55 and 1 in Harper county. Heimick introduces an act to amend section 3 of chapter 198 of 1895 to fix charges to railroads for transporting Kansas National Guard stores horses ammunition and baggage. Anderson aims to repeal chapter 274 of 1895 affecting elites of the first case and related matters. Parrelly seeks an act authorizing improvements and addressing authority of the ity coin and the ban on a majority of property.
A report summarizes bills and amendments on local government land purchases and public buildings, judicial district changes, assignments of actions, burglary penalties, and a proposed minimum sentence cut. The senate recessed at 2 p.m. and legality of the special session is noted as House members debate metropolitan police law reinstatement.
New York reports strong backing for Dr. James H Canfield, president of Ohio State University, as a candidate for the librarian post at the State University of Kansas. Educators nationwide push the matter and expect the doctor to accept if offered.
Petitions opposing resubmission of prohibitory suspendment pour in from across the state. Leavenworth county filed a petition with forty two names. The largest petition carried 353 men and 07 women. Others opposed the medical top and called for a woman on the board of charities.
Governor Stanley signed Senate bills chiefly local in scope. Measures fix Ninth District court terms, regulate abstracters fees in Sheridan county where records burned, and allocate 3000 dollars to a pump house. A separate bill to complete the State house was introduced, proposing a 0.25 percent tax levy and an architect salary.
Judge T Garver stated he is not a candidate for the court of visitation and would not accept the position if offered He noted it would be unfair to other candidates and expressed gratitude to friends The Rhynland Still Aground report from Lewes Del says the steamer remains ashore near Cotton Patch shoal and will be attempted to be moved closer to deep water after midnight with another effort planned at high tide today.
Dr Canfield, president of the state university, was asked about reports that his name had been presented to President McKinley for Librarian of Congress. He said he was not averse, had received notice, but knew nothing of the influences behind the presentation. He would not say whether he would accept.
Des Moines Iowa February 3 the associated charities board of directors voted to request the Ministerial association to assume active control of the charities. Major Sherman’s letter noted resignation of the president and urged retirements of five directors with April term ends. A two person committee Firehigh Dorr Callansa was named to meet with the Ministerial association. The board asserts the action is bon fide and not a move to control the Ministerial association.
Washington February 2 The court martial of Goverad Eagan is now in the president's hands for final review. Worthington, attorney for General Defended with the Judge Advocate General, submitted additions and a supplementary plea. A strong array of authorities supports the claim that Hagana's conduct, though admitted, was not in the line of the charge of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. The paper was placed in the hands of the adjutant general for the president's hearing.
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