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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1899
Page
8
February report from Washington notes Portuguese minister snowballed by youths on Connecticut Avenue and M Street. The State Department issued a circular to patrolmen warning against foreign dignitaries being subjected to such treatment by locals.
Former congressman J. G. Otis escaped serious harm after a Jersey bull attacked him as he walked near Fifteenth Street. The animal gored and tossed him from a fence, leaving bruises and a black eye, but he crawled to safety and recovered.
The third battalion of the Seventeenth Infantry, en route to Manila, halted at Mount Vernon Ohio after receiving war department orders to return to barracks because transport was not ready. Extreme cold delayed work. the regiment faced an uncomfortable return, with future movements still uncertain.
London February 12 reports from Stockhole to the Standard state Dr Nansen and Dr Nordenakjold refuse to credit a Siberian cable claim that three bodies were found near a balloon cabin between Komo and Fit in Yeniseisk province. They deny these bodies are those of Andree and his companions.
Old soldiers and legislative staff in Harvey county join Fakene Ware’s push for a memorial tablet at the state university honoring Devienent Alford. Lieutenant Alford hailed as a Kansas boy fallen in battle, with Lawrence city, state lawyers urged to contribute.
Havana February 13 The funeral procession for Gen Calisto Garcia sparked a dispute over precedence between Governor General Brooke and Cuban generals. A commission was formed to investigate possible offense, while some officials considered resignations but stayed to avoid straining U S relations. Brooke followed the Cuban plan and allowed the Garcia escort to use the second carriage after the casket amid tense but orderly streets.
Michigan legislators introduced measures affecting liquor licensing. Senator Flood proposes druggists pay the same license as liquor sellers. Representative Chamberlain seeks new licenses for retailers. Proposed rates: brewers 1 000 dollars, distillers 1 800, retailers 1 0 M. Holidays may be added later and tax bills pending a broader fight on goer measures.
Hong Kong report recounts alleged American treachery and massacres around Manila during the Philippine conflict. It asserts General Otis ordered brutal acts against civilians in Malate and Santa Ana, with thousands killed, while Filipino troops held positions despite heavy losses. Commissioners visited Manila but did not obtain satisfaction. The dispatch accuses US forces of terror and aims to influence the US Senate vote.
New Haven report states Walter Camp, famed football coach and writer, saw his Savin Rock cottage destroyed by flames about 3 PM. The wooden house on the Sound shore burned to ashes in an hour aided by a brisk east wind. Loss included Camp's athletic records and treasured Yale relics valued at $10, with fire brigades slow to respond.
Chicago February 11 Mark Wentworth Dunham owner of Oak Tawn farm Wayne Tl and the most extensive breeder of pure bred horses in the world died at Mercy hospital from a complication of diseases He began with Percheron importation from France thirty years ago later expanding to the French coach horse and assembling mares and stallions considered superior to any in France He won more champion prizes in the show ring than any other breeder in American history Also notes Bishop Millspaugh visits and various local items including laundry advert and condiments
A bitter clash between Col. David Colson and Lieut. Ed Scott of the Fourth Kentucky erupts in Anniston. Scott accuses Colson of embezzlement and inciting riot. Colson replies with a sharp card charging Scott with drunken talk and criminal associations. Both men, fearless, prompt fresh charges and expect further trouble. Colson a congressman from the Eleventh District, Scott a Lexington attorney and Governor Bradley’s nephew.
A mother and daughter, plus another woman, were arrested by federal agents in New York on indictments from the federal grand jury in Maine. The trio allegedly ran an extensive scam via advertisements to lure victims and extract money, with ties to the Helen Marke and Fairfield Floral companies. Each held in $32,000? bonds. They face hearings today before Commissioner Sileman.
In Boston on February 1 at a general meeting Governor Boutwell presided and presented a stirring address. The resolutions unanimously adopted call for an immediate suspension of hostilities in the Philippines and urge Congress to pledge official assurance to the Philippines that the United States will support an agreed government for the islands and recognize it as an independent equal state among nations.
In Wilmington Delaware a harsh punishment spree followed a cold morning arrest. Three culprits were placed in the pillory for an hour at the New Castle rail yard, wrapped in blankets against the freezing air. After release they were too numb to stand. Thawed out, two of the three and six others were sent to the whipping post. One man accused of murderous assault received forty lashes. twenty six others received fifteen lashes each. The man whipped forty lashes showed severe injuries with blood flowing from his back.
Senator Wilson introduced a bill to amend the parole law allowing paroled Younger brothers to be released regardless of geography after serving over twenty years with a good record. The proposal shifts from state-bound parole to nationwide parole administered by prison managers.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a reliable remedy after La Grippe attacks. It includes patient endorsements from a Reverend and Mrs Elizabeth Madison, praising its sleep aid, vitality restoration, and nerve strengthening. Free sample offer via Dr Miles Medical Co of Indianapolis.
Cleveland reports Jac. Gerbrandt night foreman found murdered in the boiler room at Hunt Stampime Works Hickox Street. Police note he was stabbed through the heart and a woman’s knitted facinator found nearby. Motive unsettled. burglary unlikely. Gerbrandt 40, wife and children in Hihtes. Witness accounts mention a late meeting and possible jealous motive.
A historical report notes only 16 legislative days remain in the session. Speaker presided as roll call showed a quorum shortfall, prompting a recess after attempts to locate absentees. The House has 156 bills introduced, 25 on the calendar, with most being general measures and a handful local bills already railroaded through.
News from New York reports no Atlantic passenger liners sighted as of February with numerous ships long delayed nine to twenty five days from Southampton Queenstown Havre Rotterdam Bremen Hull Shields and Liverpool. Rumor a large steamship fleet waits outside Sandy Hook as the blizzard passes with Almida reported lost and all on board.
James F. Sheehy, 40, of New York, was committed to Belleval hospital for examination of his sanity after being found wandering in the snow near Fifty-sixth Street and Armptonian Avenue. He told the magistrate he loves the beautiful snow and rambled about it until police removed him.
In Columbus Ohio Mary Swan gon, wife of a salonist on West Chevy street, surprised medical circles by delivering triplets on two days apart. The first birth occurred Saturday, the second on Monday, and the third on Wednesday. All three boys survive and are believed in good condition for their ages.
About twenty five friends of Councilman Drew held a meeting to map campaign strategy. Frank Snyder chaired. Rev. H. Lucas spoke as organizers planned a strong central committee and future sessions to formalize the outreach against a well funded water company.
Oscar F. Anderson, 37, of Newton Kansas, a morphine and cocaine addict, was sent from East St Louis to St Clair County by the Supervisor of the Poor Wheeler to Kan. His parents are deceased. He reportedly formerly lived in New Madrid and later moved to town, where a physician prescribed morphine to ease pain. He admitted daily use of morphine and cocaine, and spoke of theft to obtain funds or “a cheap drink.”
Pittebure Pennsylvania February 33 A long printed suit against John Duss trustee of the Society of Economites by heirs seeking dissolution of the society and a diversion of funds was decided in favor of trustee Duss today by Judge Acheson of the United States circuit court The case涉及 millions of dollars with most members now nonagenarians and only a few still sane
A special dramatic event at Grand Opera House scheduled for Tuesday February 14 promises a Romantic Comedy by Ak Pat with a second act to follow. A local sale at Sim's Drug Store on Saturday February 1 is also noted in modest detail.
Fireworks from a window at 724 Commercial Street sparked a blaze in a Chinese boarding house. Five occupants escaped. Quong Dirck died from burns and others, Jina Shu and Chan Wo, were badly burned with doubtful recovery. Police found more victims as the blaze spread. Building damage was limited.
San Juan de Porto Rico February 1 Captain Buchanan custums coflfector refuses landing under new regulations to steerage passengers from Kluch steamer Hak from St Thomas Barbagos and Windward ports. Tickets to New York seven days stopover at Washington and Philadelphia cost no more than direct line from St Louis. Fare details and schedules include Leavenworth to Winter Kansas and Santa Fe routes with varying returns and special lodge events. Hotel Oxford and related services noted for meetings and travel arrangements.
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