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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1899
Page
4
A fragmentary column riffs on Dewey and Philippine affairs, aging leaders, and political digs. It mentions Aguinaldo, Gomez, Reed, Carnegie, and Porter's potential Senate run, humor about a dance, and a New York society invite. It also notes Indiana's law against importing dependent children and rising legal fees.
A garbled Atchison column notes social quirks and humor featuring women and men in casual exchanges. Mentions a doctor championing insomnia cures, a teased true life story, a man courting a woman with promises, and a lively scan of local scenes including theater and dining, with several dated-sounding vignettes and social observations.
Dave Mulvane led a secretive meeting with New Jersey and Topeka factions to organize ward committees for a mayoral fight. Speakers urged maintaining old party ties while planning primary board work as observers referenced waterworks as a background issue to be pushed later.
The legislative committee from Topeka returned with a favorable report to Kansas lawmakers. Chairman Senator Hessin led the panel which recommends establishing a 10,000 pound daily twine plant at the Minnesota penitentiary with 7 workers, an appropriation of 25000 for machinery and 150000 for raw materials. The history notes profits of 4300 in 1897 and 87,000 maximum potential, plus 6 cents daily per prisoner. The plant produced 500,000 pounds in 1898 and saw strong farmer demand during wartime. The warden suggests selling through local dealers to avoid cash payments by farmers.
In a snowy Throop hotel scene two actresses from Willard Giletts secret service company kissed briefly before entering and leaving. They accompanied Gert to Fenglapit, while Walsh and Walsh were to appear in Tosca at the Lay and Portia in The Merchant of Venice at the Grand Overs House tonight. Senator Youngs moves a bill taxing inheritances with a senate special order set for next Tuesday at 2:20 p.m.
Emporia reports Lyon county eyes a court house funded by selling M K and T bonds or stock. W S Jay claims the Union Pacific Southern Branch assets, including 1.4 million acres government land valued at 2.50 per acre and bonds in several counties, indicate a larger stake. Preferred MK&T stock, once 80 cents, is now about 40 cents, complicating the deal.
Coffeyville, Feb 10. W A Myrick of Coffeyville returns from Springfield Mo where he secured a contract to furnish 500000 building brick for a Frisco Railway hospital project. Coffeyville Brick and Tie company beats St Louis Dry Pressed Brick in a crushing test as both bids matched. St Louis brick failed under load while Coffeyville brick withstood over 100 tons. Death of Mrs A D Fulton reported. funeral plans to Topeka after Missouri Pacific conductor husband A D Fulton learned of her death in Phoenix Arizona where she had wintered for her health.
The president sent nominations to the senate including Juntleg Clinton FP Irvin for Oklahoma supreme court justice, Frank L Coomba for U S Attorney in California, and others. Hepburn signaled Nicaragua canal bill as an amendment to the sundry bill. Clark of Chicago to headline a Union Lecture Course. Lawrence County bills for Douglas County tax, a birth announced for Ed J Early's family.
Ex president Cleveland W J Bryan and Andrew Carnegie publish views on the Philippine question in the Semi Weekly Journal. Cleveland urges attention to decent press warnings amid imperialism fears, while Bryan opposes imperialism and supports self government, Carnegie condemns racial theories and applauds Washington Jefferson principles. Local notices recap various community items and appearances.
Washington reports authentic word from Massachusetts members that Representative Barrows of Massachusetts had been offered the Librarian in Congress post and accepted. Also notes on Union Lecture Course by Mr. H. Clark February 15, ticket sales February 1 at Howley Snow’s. various local notices including a funeral for Mrs. A. J. Carr at 521 Polk Street with service at seven tomorrow.
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