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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1899
Page
4
A summary of mixed clippings from The Topeka State Journal. The piece cites remarks on the Chinese empire, American politics, temperance debates, war accountability, and upcoming trolley and railroad developments. Notable mentions include Roosevelt, Aguinaldo, Croker, McEnery, and projections for cross-state trolley routes.
New York World notes politicians expect no tax relief as war taxes continue. Cannon, answering questions, states congress members will serve if health allows, with no abatement promised. Estimated next year military costs total 187,000,000 for army and navy combined, keeping revenue steady.
The text notes 900,000 added for pensions and a grand total of 833,000,000 in national expenditures, about one third of a trillion dollars. It compares this to war budgets of Russia, Germany, and Italy and references revenue expectations from Porto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines.
In an endorsement from William Cannece of Peabody Kansas the ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla improved grip related illness and other complaints. He says after several bottles he gained weight felt 60 percent better and his rheumatism disappeared improving overall strength and faith in the product.
In Pratt County a masked intruder entered John Claycomb’s home and demanded money but fled after shooting Mrs. Claycomb in the head and beating Mr. Claycomb. She pursued for help barefooted, while he was wounded badly. Sheriff investigating. over $200 allegedly in the house. Nearby, A Addie recounts a local rabbit hunt with twenty four men participating, sixty miles north of Agra.
A farmer Henry Kruse returning from field with a load of corn in Hoxie area backed his wagon to position near a crib. A toddler crawled after the wagon, was struck and killed, the skull crushed in a fatal accident.
A Salina donor, whose name is withheld, plans a 100000 endowment to Keneas Wesleyan University in Salina. Funds allocate 75000 for three chairs 25000 for a hall with reception rooms music and art conservatories and dormitories and 5000 for a gymnasium.
The Masonic session at Leavenworth elected officers for the coming year and adjourned after a busy convocation. Officers named include Alexander A. Sharp as grand high priest and Charlie J. Webb as grand king, among others. The event wrapped up Monday with a full slate of leadership selections. The report notes the unusual amount of business transacted and the formal conclusion of the session.
A series of short items reports a councilman narrowly escaping fatal injury at Sweeting and Pecks feed mill after his glove caught in a belt. Other notes include slot machines removed in Phillipsburg, a Newton library Bird Day exhibit, a Girard woman’s suicide, and obituary notices for Erie pastor William Wenn. Also mentions a Kansas Senate debate on temperance penalties, tax and court matters, and upcoming social dances and concerts.
Washington February 15 Col Marcus P Miller of the Third Regiment of Artillery will be nominated brigadier general in the regular army. He commanded the forces that captured Iloilo without loss of a man and earns promotion for meritorious services. A native of Massachusetts he graduated from West Point in 1858 and served with gallantry in the Civil War earning three brevet promotions. Later he fought Indians while serving on the frontier.
Harry A. Nuttall was arraigned in St Louis before the Lexow commission for contempt of the senate. He pleaded guilty claiming intoxication and offered an elaborate apology. Senator Parris moved for reprimand and costs, but no action was taken before noon recess.
In San Francisco a Southern Pacific Transit freight craft, loaded with twenty carloads of cattle, hung from the Pacific Mail dock as a foggy tide threatened to topple the vessel. The end of the dock supported the ship and officials feared it might sink into mud unless conditions improved.
Northwestern Miller prints a private prospect allegedly from Thomas McIntyre outlining a plan to form a trust controlling thirty mills, including Minneapolis Milwaukee and Duluth, covering 86 percent of spring wheat capacity. It claims annual operating savings of 1.2 million dollars.
Senate appropriations committee reports the postoffice appropriation bill at 105.58 million dollars, an increase of 129 thousand over the house version. Major boosts fund trunk line facilities New York to New Orleans via Atlanta, Kansas City to Newton, Kansas, and clerk hire. Contingent bids for star routes must have bidders reside near the routes.
Washington February 15 A definite agreement for adjusting the Gest of the Central Pacific railroad to the government has been reached in conference at the White House. Officials expect papers closing the settlement to be signed soon. The plan provides payment of 58,009,000 to the government in semiannual 2 percent notes, last due ten years from now, secured by a certain mortgage on Central Pacific assets.
A Manila message to the European Fil fino junta says Filipino forces have prepared for sustained guerrilla warfare against American troops around Manila since February 4. It reports heavy American casualties and places Aguinaldo’s headquarters near Caloocan beyond bay ships’ reach.
A Texas Sunday school bought a sword and Bible and presented them to Commodore John W. Philip for his Spain war service. The weapon, crafted by the same firm as the Dewey sword, cost 3500 dollars. The gift followed Philip's public remarks after the Manila Bay engagement praising Almighty God. Texas Battleship Texas is at its home port with Captain Sigsbee and all hands present. Not so Bad at Samoa. United States Consul Osborne at Apia did not forward a report, suggesting Samoa’s situation may be less critical than feared.
The Maine anniversary in Havana harbor was marked by flag half mast across the city. In San Francisco the day saw business houses and exchanges observing the occasion and ships in harbor bedecked with decorations. Peerless Laundry advertises shirt washing services.
A large stock of embroideries and insertions in cambric nainsook and Swiss at various measures offered in sets and all overs. Prices range from fifty cents to five dollars with an elegant assortment and matched sets highlighted for shoppers.
Washington February 1 191? Senate committee on military affairs stalls on the army reorganization bill due to Senator Proctor's absence in Cuba. The panel sits with five Republicans and five Democrats and plans a proposal to authorize maintenance of the regular army at the level after the Spanish American War. Democrats propose an independent measure to authorize this strength for a limited time, arguing the current law would leave about 2200 men adequate for all needs.
In the senate a measure by Judge Babb to let Kansas counties levy a small tax to fund a suit in federal court to stop Colorado irrigation ditches from diverting the Arkansas River. The bill passed the House with little opposition but faces withdrawal pressure from irrigation interests and a Denver lobby.
Crowded shop today as buyers flock to our store offering great ladies bargains. Bring your children tomorrow for the opportunity of a lifetime. Prices not quoted due to high demand.
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