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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
1
A report states that Leiter's wheat crop has been divided equally among three eastern lines, distributing the harvest evenly. The arrangement secures balanced shares among the parties and supports orderly post harvest distribution.
Reports say an English syndicate has bought Leiter wheat contracts worth 10,000,000 bushels for shipment to Europe. The February 11 item notes firm deals to move 100,000 bushels of Lester wheat to the seaboard, with the Grand Trunk involved in the arrangement.
Washington Feb 1 The senate committee on post offices and post roads will not report C W Petty as postmaster at Charlestown West Virginia A general understanding favors retaining Mrs Kenn widow of late Senator Kennis as the office holder The move avoids displacing the current incumbent tails off with uncertainties.
Miss Nellie Neustretter, once the toast of Paris society and linked with prominent figures, is reportedly back in New York living in a luxurious uptown apartment. Officials declined to confirm details of her residence or status, noting ongoing questions about immigration and social ties.
A report cites 500000 bushels by Eke Nickel Plate and 0 bushels by Lehich Yaller, with transport routes from Chicago to Diverpost and onward to eastern ports. The Chronicle notes large wheat holdings, debates on contracts, and possible rail and port contributions amid wealth, fashion, and a Parisian reference. details remain uncertain in this city.
Chicago sensational hinge on Joe Lester depositing 6 000 000 in the Pork Packer s Bank. New York Feb t The nerve of young Lester shocks brokers as Armour s cashiers rush to confirm a 1 000 000 stroke from one of their directors. The scene shows tension as questions arise about further deposits and the bank s stability. The ledger line hints at large transfers and market tremors.
Wellington February 11 Brakemas Littler once employed in Santa Me sas unpigoned at Win field was jailed on a debt suit by Barnwell of Arkansas City. Probate court freed him after a hearing on the plan to settle the judgment by installments. The case illustrates how a man can be imprisoned for debt and the risks of noncompliance with installment orders.
A grim advance note from St Louis describes Perry in Indian Territory near Blackwell a town of two thousand residents. It claims a white population forbids Black residents while a supposed leader sought to settle Black people with promises of residence. The piece hints at racial tension amid a pending visit by Trimble.
Montevideo February 11 Sener Jian T Cuestas, Uruguays president ad interim, has executed his coup d etat and issued a decree announcing a new assembly of leading politicians. Cuestas is named provisional governor with Senor BE Maccabeau as minister of agriculture, industry, public instruction and public works, and a cabinet to be formed by August 5. The population remains quiet as Cuestas proclaims a policy overhaul and plans a state council split two thirds Colorados and the rest Blancos.
Washington February 11 Spain formally notified the United States that Senor Dupuy de Lome will leave the country soon. Senor Don Juan da Boss will act as charge d Affaires until the arrival of the successor. De Lome is preparing his personal effects and bidding farewell to friends, with some belongings sent to New York. Report says a Havana courier received a $1,000 for the letter and its descried content.
In a cabinet room debate the matter centers on the claim that Dreyfus was convicted through a secret document, challenging the openness of the trial and the fairness of the verdict. The discussion highlights political fault lines and calls for transparency.
At Paria on February 11, ministers testified in the ongoing Zola trial as General Peilleux and others spoke to the court. Prominent figures, including six Dupuy cabinet members, were questioned about alleged secret documents and the Dreyfus affair, while crowds filled the panelled courtroom and observers noted spring outfits among attendees.
Washington reports indicate Japan plans to retain Wei Hai Wei under peace terms, securing a permanent foothold on the Chinese coast. Indemnities cited include 43 million in cash and 100 million in other sums, with five annual payments remaining.
In Shawnee on February 1, five White defendants in the Big Stake burning of two Seminole Indians waived further hearing and posted bonds for the U S grand jury. Six more were cited, and twenty others, including Nelson homes, a U S marshal deputy, were brought in as the scene widened. The mob's nearly seventy members faced new scrutiny as preliminary proceedings continued.
The Kentucky state senate narrowly passed the Goebel elections bill amid fierce debate. It seeks to shift election control to a three member law commission elected by the legislature, appointing county commissioners to oversee registration and elections for four years. Democrats claim the 1906 Bryan vote was stolen and warn the measure empowers officers aligned with Republicans to block future outcomes.
The text outlines claims of improper use of official papers involving Major Ester hazy and Major Katerbany, with Pekquart’s testimony about telegraph fragments. It notes factions of Republicans and conservative Democrats, a potential filibuster over a pension bill, and a tense state political climate ahead of votes and leadership challenges.
A man named Doried Max Miller died in a deep snow drift at the foot of Ohio Street during a January storm. Bystanders pulled his frozen body free as a thaw revealed the tragedy. James Murphy saw an arm and aided in the recovery near the snowbank. Investigators identified the body and noted the extreme cold and drifting windward conditions. The State Journal later carried the brief with sparse details from the scene.
From Victoria B C dated February 11 news from Alaska via the City of Topeka reports five men killed and three rescued after a wreck on the Chilkoot Pass. Names and exact locations not yet available.
Chicago February 11 officials estimate Luetgert second trial cost to the state about 12 thousand dollars with general opinion placing total expenses near 62 thousand.
Miss Effie Davis, employed at J. M. Knight's butchery, collapsed after allegedly taking strychnine. Witnesses and doctors dispute cause. Bradshaw bought the poison, envelope found in her hand. Knight, Dr. Johnston, and Mrs. Putnam offer cautious remarks as Davis recovers or faces unclear fate. neighbors recall her past and social circle.
President Potter led the ZL A W session at Masonic hall in St Louis. An auditing committee for the year was elected. The group approved paying officers, authorized a loan to the international championship association, and debated amending amateur status to include professionals, ultimately adopting a state junior membership provision under board control.
The Sumner County area braces as heavy rains deliver flood conditions. Officials report water volumes three times those of February 1897, with widespread mud and transportation disruption across Wellington and neighboring townships.
United States Marshal Sterne and Mayor Charles A Fellows chaperoned a late society party in a patrol wagon. The mayor urged guests to stay and then had the wagon driven to his home with several couples including Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Sterpe, Mr. and Mrs. Austin ace, and Mr. and Mrs. B T Cart ide.
General Book Committee of the Methodist Episcopal church acted on subcommittee reports and instructed agents in New York and Cincinnati to close nonpayroll book stores. Agents may erect buildings and purchase real estate as needed. Bishops and editors salaries fixed at four thousand dollars, with allocations from western concerns. William Cowan died at 9:29 AM at his daughter’s home, age 72, after two weeks’ illness. funeral Sunday at First United Presbyterian church at 2:39 PM.
A terse note reports Judge Tarvin outlining municipal matters and council proceedings with focus on governance and local decisions. The item highlights ongoing negotiations and the council’s routine agenda affecting residents.
Seven men in Covington remain in jail for contempt of Judge Tarvin's order to improve the courtroom and protect court records. A transcript for the court of appeals was postponed to Monday, while police remain on duty. Attorneys Hallam and others contest the proceedings, fearing clashes with city officials and possible mandamus relief efforts.
Report on Topeka auditorium project discusses the need for 50000 in subscriptions, with Major T S Andere, Edward Wider, and others arguing for park site and cost estimates. It notes possible location near Seventh Quincy or Jackson Kirher and outlines tentative totals, contingencies, and construction timing.
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