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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1899
Page
4
Snippets from The Globe review a United States war outlook and financial chatter. Mentions beef inquiry, Alger, and President McKinley with musings on prosperity, plus notes on Nicaragua canal rider politics and social quips from the Atchison Globe column.
A column titled Reflections of a Bachelor, from the New York Press and appearing in the Baltimore American, blends humor and social commentary. It jokes about gender roles, marriage, and intuition, with adroit sketches of domestic life and relationships.
Reports from New York describe Agunello and his secretary Marti arriving and signaling they would sail on the St Paul from the city. Marti was seen on a train toward Montreal and was due in the city early today. Authorities believe he remained at Suratute and that Agonciilla sent Marti toward this city while he moved east toward Halifax.
A dated advertisement extols Hood s Sarsaparilla as a cure all for liver kidney and bowel cleansing claiming honesty in policy and in health. It cites scrofula malaria eczema and sick headache as conditions it purportedly treats with repeated testimonials from named individuals and places.
A colored man sues Wilhite Bros operators of restaurants in Iola and Emporia for 500 dollars claiming they refused to serve him. The case highlights racial discrimination claims in small city dining.
James Allen colored man files suit against Winnite Bros seeking 500 damages for being refused front seating and offered only kitchen service He claims the restaurant rule unlawfully oppressed him and harmed his mind and community standing Attorney J F Thompson represents the plaintiff with further relief sought as the court may deem proper
In Margeville Miss Stella Preston sues Missouri Pacific for 15000 claiming she was thrown from a car near Blue Holds two or three years ago. Jury set damages at 3000 but could not determine if any payment was made. Judge Spillman died before ruling on a motion for a new trial. W S Glass appointed to fill Spillman’s vacancy. case heard by Judge Charles W Smith of Rocks county.
Marysville Feb 22 An attorney Theo H Polack of Marysville completed a large land purchase totaling about 4000 acres near Monticello Arkansas The deal involved trading Marshall county leads for property and Polack plans to exploit the trade for quick gains and establish a colonization scheme
Hanover on Feb 22 reports the Hanover Woodmen plan to build this year at a cost under $000 using a Kansas City convention hall plan. The two story brick building would have a store room or opera house on the first floor and the lodge above, with a guest event planned in June.
A chaotic mix reports the death of old man Leeman in a barn where five horses and cattle went frantic for food. It also notes the sinking fate of the river steamer Nellie Hackett and the thefts tied to Perth robbers, plus Italian Charles Tate buying an 800 acre Brookville ranch for about 5000 dollars near his home farm.
Ten years ago a severe blizzard with north wind and 20 below temperatures devastated Topeka. Crane Co.s large publishing plant was completely destroyed by fire at half past five, causing about 140000 in losses with only 50000 insured. That night a grand reception for Uw legislature occurred at Copeland, while a cracker factory burned the same evening.
Solicitor General Richards opinion, approved by the attorney general, states the secretary of the treasury can admit Chinese residents who left Hawaii under existing government regulations to return there. The ruling addresses those who would be excluded by newly extended U S law and regulations now in force.
The scenic melo drama Heart of Chicago at the Crawford theater impressed with stage effects including a dramatic train scene. Villains in fine dress clash with rugged heroes as the plot revolves around rescue on a perilous journey. The production drew a large audience and left the chorus and troupe with mixed notices. Washington dinner honors Lord Beresford attracted high officials including Rear Admiral Schley and senators.
Senate proposes a restrictive fusion bill affecting Kansas elections. It would place each candidate on the ballot under a single head, bar multi-office nominations, and require written designations to accept multiple nominations. The measure, modeled after Wyoming law, targets ballot secrecy and ticket unity.
The legislature moves to extend the tenure of appellate judges by four months, leaving the constitution amendment on increasing supreme court numbers to a future election. Several general bills are recommended for passage, including real estate mortgage releases, county district matters, and tax and school valuation changes. Nineteen local bills were also passed.
Governor Stanley signed four Senate measures making county actions operative in Franklin and Graham counties. The bills authorize monthly county commission meetings, enable tax levies in parts of Graham County, provide fire protection funding, and allow Marion County to appropriate funds to procure drilling equipment and grain.
Governor Stanley has signed the measure creating a binding twine plant at the state penitentiary. It will become law after publication in the official state paper. Arrangements will be made to purchase machinery and work pushed rapidly.
Senate in committee of the whole recommends passage of a maintenance appropriation for the state reform school at Topeka and related facilities. The bill package includes ranking appropriations for maintenance and operation as part of a broader state funding plan.
R B Welch urges voters to support city control of the waterworks, labeling the choice as the city's core issue. He says he prefers Drew and denounces mugwump accusations, stressing knowledge of officials' positions and warning against any advantage to the Waterworks company.
Foreman George Elliott of Santa Fe tells the Capital that he has not stated whom he supports for mayor. He says he has not dictated votes to his men and will decide after a full investigation into the water company dispute. Elliott notes Brooks is an old friend but will oppose him if he favors the wrong side of the issue.
Charles Stevens, a juror in the Collins case near Valencia, defended his conduct amid rumors about farmer Jon Cotta. He said he has lived here long, intends to stay, and will not accept false affidavits or allow others to misjudge him for past actions.
Rudyard Kipling is seriously ill at the Hotel Grenoble in New York City with inflammation of the lungs. Doctors say his strong constitution gives hope for a recovery.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania on February 22 shows the thirty first ballot led by Quay with 12 votes while Jenks and Dalzell have 1 each and Hutt 1, Stewart with quorum recorded. In Dover Delaware on February 22 two ballots yield Addicks 18 Gray 17 Cannon 11 and Hawking 4 with two absent. Salt Lake notes one ballot for senator today showing no change.
Col George B M Harvey bought the North American Review from Gen Lloyd Brice for 225000 dollars and will assume editorial direction. Harvey’s career included street railways in Cuba and a Harvey syndicate. Also reported: James P Whaling, longtime Wisconsin Central auditor, died aged 58 in Milwaukee. Cincinnati convention named judges and fair board members. Washington ordered curtailment of passenger accommodations on army transports to Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
Programme for the Grand Opera House concert by Sousa's band. Overture Paragraph II Love Thoughts Tass trombone solo. Mr Arthur Pryor Musette Knights of the Holy Grail Intermission Wagner piece Whispering Winds Berceuse Badine Allen Serenade Mayfair souvenir de Haydn Tarantella from Bride of Jericho and other pieces including Dorothy Hoy.
An Appleton Wisconsin based note reports a New Jersey chancery court appointing Evander H. Lobley as receiver for the Milwaukee Madison Investment Company. The firm allegedly operates two mills in Wisconsin valued at 1.0 to 1.2 million dollars. Agents J Barnes Jr A J Smith Jr and W A Punnon will manage Appleton Madison interests. operation continues as before amid technical grounds for the filing.
Laporte Ind Feb 2 Pater Wetzel is charged with fleeing November 12 18M from Foster Mo with the young wife and child of J B Newkirk. They were tracked to pines then Boon county before Wetzel vanished again. After nearly four years Newkirk located Wetzel and had him arrested at Tipton. Wetzel to be prosecuted. The separated family is united again.
Chicago Feb 2 eggs from California drive the season's high prices amid scarcity. Wholesalers set higher prices while retailers and grocers push 35 cents a dozen. Fresh eggs are scarce, most offerings are California imports. Third carload this week mostly to grocers as Chicago price tops New York by two cents. A distributor laments California ships needed to keep markets supplied.
Chicago reports 50 deaths in the week ending February 18, the highest weekly total in the city’s history, surpassing the prior record of 588. The rise is driven by pneumonia bronchitis nervous breakdown and influenza complications, with most deaths among the elderly over 66 and a notable surge past middle age.
Chairman Jones of Aarua appears unwell. A free social hosted by Topeka corps W. 1 Goat the Ball of Topeka post at 2 Kansas avenue invites residents. Martha Washington appears as a featured guest center stage.
An old advertisement invites customers to send Navajo rugs blankets art squares ingrain and rag carpets to Pek a Steam Laundry for washing and smoothing rough edges of collars and cuffs, with a contact phone 155.
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