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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1899
Page
4
Fragmentary wire copy chronicles rising tensions in the Philippine question as U S. policy pivots from Aguinaldo to Manila rumors. Commentary notes European doubt, Cuban prospects, and the push for a liquor trust while public figures debate war costs and annexation implications.
The queen's speech at parliament opening discusses public relations with foreign nations, Crete and the proposed Crete settlement under a British high commissioner, and Britain's invitation to the czar's peace conference. It notes the assassination of the Austrian empress with sympathetic reference and foreshadows law changes.
A burly negro burglar raided the Evangelical association parsonage at Sixth and Osage streets in Leavenworth Sunday night, moving upstairs and through rooms while Mrs Schmidl watched from a window. The fleeing intruder fired twice at pursuing locals before escaping. police failed to locate him. Several residents joined the chase and the town remained on edge after the confrontation.
Mestre Kramer Gros, proprietors, plan a new 100000 bushel elevator to boost Wichita area grain storage. Current capacity stands at 70,000 bushels, with nearby elevators totaling 239,000 bushels. A dynamo will power lights and a mill, elevator, and office building, costing about 3400 dollars.
Wichita reports arrangements with a band of Creek Indians to travel to Paris in 1900 for an exhibition of the toll game, described as the most exciting Indian tabes. Practice is underway aboard their renervation car Eufegia, with reports of a lumberman wounded during the game and preparations for a 60 game series with a larger team beyond the required eight and twenty players.
The Wellington commissioners approve jail plans costing about 13 000 dollars. The 90 by 90 foot two story building includes detention rooms for insane and juvenile offenders. A tower entry leads to a stair with a cage for four per cell and central six foot corridor, heated by steam from the nearby courthouse.
Wellington residents organize a midwinter fair on February 22 and 24 in a vacant store room if secured. Local merchants contribute items including a bedroom suite and road wagon while ladies’ committee seeks fancy work for sale to cover bond expenses.
The comptroller of the currency declares dividends for creditors of Sumner National Bank Wellington Kansas totaling 75 percent of proved claims amounting to 61357.88. Changes in officers approved for Kansas banks include First National Phillipsburg with no vice president and Kansas Holton with new vice president Max Surbach and other appointments.
Newton Feb 7 Lehman sold Black Hawk McGregor to Christian Schaarte of Neuss Germany and ships him from New York to cross the water. The horse foaled 1883 is Lehman’s first bred and has sired many famed speed progeny now drawing foreign interest. The sale highlights Black Hawk’s 2:15 class trot tradition and Kansas racing pedigree.
The House committee on fees and salaries rejected numerous special fee and salary bills, halting attempts by about half of Kansas counties to boost officer pay. The panel cited costs and set against such legislation, with a few general bills also defeated. Specific bills targeted probate judges, clerks, justices of the peace, and county officers across multiple counties.
Professor George Herron of Grinnell speaks on public resources and spiritual liberty as part of the Commonwealth Institute program in Topeka. Chancellor Snow and Senator Young support a higher civic ideal, urging direct nominations, university access, and a republic founded on liberty and moral purpose.
Frank Brooks, Topeka, Kansas, issues a public statement denouncing rumors about supporting the water company and pledging that his mayoral wish is for the city to own its water plant. He says he does not plan to make promises or appointments before the election. The press notes he signed the statement at the Journal office after returning to the city.
A 20 year old man registered at the Sixth Avenue hotel displayed disoriented behavior after leaving his room at about 6 am He returned with his cap but without shoes and attacked clerk Lewis Carroll and another man The man later told police he habitually used cocaine and could not identify his origins or destination.
The Sumner school is to be sold for demolition with the highest bid at 267. The school board met at the high school with President Wilder presiding and discussed a Topeka bill and funding. Candidate updates include J B Betts for First ward council and A M Baird declining candidacy. City attorney race widens with John V Abrahams entering and Fred C Slater withdrawing.
A Filipino colonel arrived from Caloocan under a truce but Filipino troops opened fire as Americans greeted him. Supplies and hospital aid reached the troops, water works parts were found and will be repaired. Aguinaldo and ulnaide issued proclamations declaring war and urging Filipinos to sacrifice for independence while blaming American actions for provoking conflict.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary May will notify Spain that the treaty of peace has been ratified by the United States Senate. The exchange of ratifications must occur within six months. A proclamation will follow, marking the end of the war and the independence of Cuba.
A brief, unclear fragment suggests a sudden impact to the stomach and a quick, sharp reaction. The text reads as a cut line from a larger narrative, offering little context about who is involved or what event occurred.
Social and personal notes describe a Monday reception by the Federated clubs at Library hall to honor wives of senators representatives and state officers. The event is described as a major social affair with club committees assisting. The column also reports a string of social gatherings in Topeka including tea at Mrs Charles Blood Smiths, a Thimble party hosted by Mrs D P Paxton, and various visits and engagements among local families and clubs.
Lawrence city council grants a franchise to the Douglas Telephone Company, a joint Topeka and Chicago based corporation, to install a city telephone system. The notice also mentions travel advertisements and city information from a historic newspaper page.
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