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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
5
Alonzo Wardall of Topeka conceived the idea in the Kansas State Penitentiary operation. He originated the plant at Stillwater Minnesota and his role links to the binding twine trust. The article questions whether the Binding Twine Trust will acquire it.
A legislative committee postponed its trip to Stillwater to study proposed twine plant operations at the penitentiary. The bill funds a 340000 facility to supply Minnesota farmers at about 7 cents per pound, under contracts with dealers, aiming to curb trust price hikes and provide steady work for inmates and family labor.
The house debated a bill introduced by Representative Stephen son to regulate sheriff and clerk fees in Shawner county. Afr. Fatrobild objected to consideration before printing, noting local fears and western county dissatisfaction over provisions, especially salaries and costs tied to local laws. Supporters argued the measure would set a general standard, while opponents pressed delaying action until printing clarifies details.
A fragmented report indicates a county bill discussion where a postponed motion failed. The text references a contentious salary figure and a perceived risk of defeat if the bill had been further considered, noting a divided vote outcome.
In a lively session, members shouted that found keys belonged to Marks after the reading clerk displayed them in the hall. The exchange sprang from a past speech about joints, causing the chamber to erupt in laughter and a quick quip exchange.
In Washington, Republican House members met last night to shape monetary legislation. Speaker Reed was absent. General Grosvenor presided, with Mr Bennett US. as secretary after Hooker resigned. A resolution proposed by Henderson of Iowa called for a select eleven to study financial policy and report to a Republican caucus, with Senate committee cooperation. The plan drew strong support from Mr Payne and was approved, vote 52 to 4, though names of the final members were withheld pending member input.
In Toutaville Kentucky the whisky trade surged as the Kentucky distillers trust formed. Bayern from New York Chino and Cincinnati entered Louisville making significant investments. An estimated 5000 to 1000 barrels changed hands with lots ranging 30 to 100 barrels. Prices for many brands climbed five to ten cents per gallon.
Snapshot items report Gleed in Buffalo on business, priidws touts a pleasant term of office, registration reached 1405, and no months to register. Deeds official Stevens away first quarter, Litthetteta shifts to Boston elevated railway, and a tax rise over January noted. Frank Long cited, court actions against Silver Lake trustee and probate matters referenced amid scattered local notices.
Ida Morris, 18, and F W Benedict faced a heated scene as Mrs. Wolfrey, a tall aunt of Ida, forcibly tried to take the girl from Benedict’s home in Jefferson County. The confrontation ended with Wolfrey striking Benedict and Ida, then fleeing to the police station after a plan to summon a policeman failed. The couple had traveled from Rock Creek to Topeka, followed by an expressman. Ida Morris, a niece of Mrs. Wolfrey, had agreed to care for the child Bessie after Benedict’s wife died.
Aunt Mrs Wolfrey accuses Benedict of abducting Ida Morris after a drama at a Topeka house. Ida denies eloping, asserts parental control and she will stay to care for Benedicts child. Chief Strauss and county attorney pursue proper jurisdiction as events unfold.
Rudyard Kipling arrived in New York aboard the Majestic with his wife and three children. He plans to visit Washington before heading to Mexico to study and gather material for stories about the Aztec era. Also, Sir William McDonald donated $181,260 to McGill University to complete the Donald chemistry and mining building, bringing his total gifts to $2,650,000.
The Wyandotte, a single turret monitor once offered by the government, has been sold in Philadelphia to Charles G. Davie for 11600. The warship, second and highest priced of the monitors built under the April 7 1862 act, cost heavily in machinery and construction.
The Topeka Elks lodge hosted Beach & Bowers minstrels at the Masonic Building social. Aaron Jetmore presided as master of ceremonies. Beach & Bowers orchestra provided music as several entertainers performed songs recitations and dances including Paul Torrington Joe Morgan Frank Weightman Frank Crane J E Coe Jesse Emu and others entertaining members and guests through the evening.
Reports from Dawson Creek indicate wages have fallen while work continues amid extreme cold. Proprieter W C Watrous notes daily pay ranges around a dollar fifty per hour at the Dorado and Nugget claims. Dominion and Sulphur creeks show ongoing activity with laborers citing tougher conditions.
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal announced the Madison State bank, closed due to the Emporia Crogs failure, has reopened and is in shape to resume business. The bank received $2000 in deposits within an half hour of reopening.
In San Antonio on February 2, Bob Marks, a noted sporting figure, was killed in a duel with Jono W Bennett, proprietor of the Texas Silver King saloon. Marks fired five shots before Bennett returned fire, leaving both men dead. witnesses reported a chaotic scene near the Silver King.
In Kansas City Kansas Prof Paul Alexander Johnstone attracts many patients with alleged cures for nervous prostration exhaustion restlessness headaches backaches kidney and bladder issues and related ailments. Treatments require months, use special preparations not available in drugstores, and distant residents may mail inquiries to Box 156 Topeka Kansas with return postage.
Beattie reports from Wash Feb 2 that General Otis at Manila orders restoration to the Cortes family of property Spanish authorities seized. Maximo Cortes Swi head of Japally is said to be involved. Hong Kong wires mention Gianavon wreck survivors and a planned Siam-Kobe steam line. Japan contemplates increased subsidies and a European line via XNY user. Peru inkers and garment shipments cited. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises 113 and 114 W. 5th.
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