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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1899
Page
5
The Mills-Adams Company reports that extreme cold last Saturday impacted their expected response to a glove announcement. They offer the same opportunity again to readers and customers, noting the weather hindered prior participation.
Washington dispatch reports the Mothers Congress delegates braving sleet to convene. Mrs Theodore W. Birney welcomed with remarks on home influence and women’s roles, praising the value of women’s organizations. Speakers urged public health, child education, and prudent motherhood for national welfare.
The House faced tense, unexpected moments as an appropriation for payment to Spain under the peace treaty was struck out on Mr Wheeler's objection. Debate centered on ratification and whether the funds would be allocated before adjournment, with procedural moves and appeals shaping the tense session.
Cracksmen robbed the Oberlin Banking company between midnight and 3 a m. They connected a trolley wire from the Cleveland Berea Elyria Ohio Electric line to a drill to force the vault door. A large powder charge blew the interior to pieces. Papers and books were ruined. no money was secured as the robbers failed to reach the safe.
Havana reports the Cuban assembly meeting at El Cano chaired by Fernando Freyr de Andrade exonerated Maj. Gen Brooke of responsibility for Saturday’s misunderstandings during Gen Calixto Garcia funeral rites. The panel blamed an American officer for misinterpreting Brooke’s orders. A message from Domingo Mendes Capote offered to resign if incompatible duties arose between service to the Americans and assembly membership. The body planned a welcome for Gen Maximo Gomez and suspended sessions for Maine victims ceremonies, to reconvene today.
In St Louis and East St Louis great heaps of frameSequiaties and various fruit lay piled along rail lines due to the recent freeze. The losses are expected to total between 975,000 and 109,000 dollars, with perishables in transit and in North Third Street stores suffering significant damage according to a leading commission man.
The senate and house today entertained 200 excursionists, most from Lawrence High School. An excursion from Lawrence and additional groups from Emport and the normal school, college, and high school pupils were expected tomorrow.
President Mudge embarks on a tour of inspection from Santa Fe to Topeka then north to Portland. He will cross Southern Pacific Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific routes to compare wood systems and pick up useful pointers. He travels in a special train car.
Washington dispatch reports Private in the 23rd Kansas dies of consumption. The War Department notes the casualty with a brief message from General Brook at Havana dated February 23. The item includes a fragmentary line about a military laundry service offering mending and seven buttons free of charge.
In Kansas City on February 17 15 juror names were drawn from the jury wheel to select the 12 for the Jesse James case. Judge Bhuckleford oversaw the process with counsel from both sides, ensuring randomization and alphabetic order. The first drawn name Frank G. Graim, noted as residing outside the city, complicates selecting a city-based panel.
The Kansas Senate met in executive session Thursday from 5:18 to 6:29 PM and confirmed Governor Stanley s selections across boards and offices. Appointments included state board of charities Grant Horn and Edwin Snyder, board of livestock sanitary commissioners M F Campbell and FH Chamberlain, state board of education A Bushey Guy Benson W M Massey, penitentiary directors J Gilmore EA McFarland, state superintendent W V Church, and state grain inspector A E McKenzie. The state oil inspector S O Spencer was not confirmed. objections focused on Phil Keily s suitability. Senate action also set to confirm S 2 Fox as adjutant general.
A Rotterdam steamer reports sighting the British Rossmore sinking on February 6 near 40.32 N 48.26 W while rescuing all aboard, including eight cattlemen, after staying with them for sixty hours. nine crew members were taken off earlier by Trojan Prince.
Eastern Sebrt Patterson Mu Company case reverses on appeal. Peterson treasurer and First National Bank in Osage City involved. Judge Schammeit and division noted. Numerous district court reversals cited including Kansas railroad and County Commission matters. cases from Lyon Sumner Reno McPherson counties review.
In Chicago Fells a long standing feud among navy militia factions erupted last night in the armory. Old reserves met at a downtown hotel then returned to confront drillers sparking a melee with canes fists and shattered glass. No arrests were made but many injuries were reported and a guard remained on duty.
The annual meeting elected a temporary board for the Festival Committee. A Fall Festival is planned for the week starting September 25 with a meeting next Thursday to gather new ideas. Other motions included delaying the festival this year and discussions on a parade and convention of cattlemen. Temporary officers were chosen with D. J. Greenwald as chairman and C. A. Magaw as secretary.
At the Mechanics Building in Boston the Home Market Club banquet for President McKinley ended in tragedy as Frank B. Taft of Whitinsville Massachusetts collapsed from heart failure amid intense cheering. Taft, a Republican leader, died within minutes despite efforts by nearby attendees and a physician. Governor Wolcott and other guests witnessed the incident.
A Philadelphia Press feature celebrates Persian rug craft, detailing star patterns, family-based weaving, color matching flaws, and the beauty and attire of Persian women. It notes Rug weavers in Kurdistan, exports of photographs, and the influence of heredity on designs.
The hospital near Government House at Purel Bombay founded in 1857 by Dinehan M Petit Bart and opened in 186? It spans a large area with prominent Indian architecture entrances and a fountain. It relies on voluntary taxation, government support, and a substantial endowment to fund maintenance and staff for many animals.
A Farmers club meeting at 15 West Thirty-eighth Street held an exhibit and debate on buff colored eggs as the latest fashion. Yorkville Harlem and Amsterdam Avenue attendees discussed provenance from Hampton farm Poughkeepsie and Yorkville suppliers. concerns about shell colors and flavor were raised with comparisons to English practice and domestic eating customs.
Cincinnati February 17 a local paper telegraphed General Miles for a reply to De P Connor’s testimonial banquet in the city last Tuesday night. Miles replied that after thirty six years of service he has not neglected his duty to superiors in command or to his country and will continue to do what he believes to be for the best interests of the country and to protect those who risk all for their country and its people. Signed Nelson A Miles.
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