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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1899
Page
1
Voters faced intimidation claims amid a heated citywide election. Drew forces show confidence despite disruptions and alleged attempts to sway ballots. Brooks faction reports disorganization in the Fifth Ward as tensions rise and police are deployed across the city.
Report from the precincts describes Brooks supporters attempting to influence the ward five vote while Drew's side aims to secure a strong majority in the fourth and fifth precincts. Police set to patrol at seven o'clock. voters urged to cast ballots.
In Dover the outcome of minor city offices is unpredictable. The city attorney race is divided with Rid possibly favored, Shock likely second. The two candidates for city clerk are McFadden and another contender with strong records. The city treasurer contest pits MLafe North Topeka against Lu Beul of the Third ward.
A letter to the State Journal condemns Drew men for angering the Asbury chapel in North Topeka during a meeting marked by betrayal and scandal over New Jersey waterworks funding. Meanwhile at Rain’s Fourth Ward, First Precinct polling halted as judges and clerks reportedly ate dinner amid a crowd awaiting ballots with a man milking the cow disappearing for a time and many voters leaving.
Results of the primaries will be defined at the office of the State Journal tonight, with final returns expected as ballots are tallied. Local officials await statewide totals to determine winners and upcoming campaigns.
A garbled notice outlines polling places and precinct supervisors for a primary election. It lists ward by ward locations near Jackson Street and Tyler Street, naming precincts and polling sites, with several supervisor names and directions for voters to participate today.
Four steamers of the Pacific Steam Whaling Company prepare for a voyage to the Arctic. Vessels Narwhal, Crammus, Bolyna and Thrasher join bark Wanderer and Merrmeid for the Far North season. Ice and river damage threaten transport along the Susquehanna in Lancaster.
Modern Woodmen members at hut 74 Kansas avenue meet Sunday the 26th at 4 PM for Witlm W. Lane funeral rites. Guests from other camps invited. W Bragan and J B Mills signers. Jockey Sloan’s brother suspended news reports two riders suspended by California Jockey Club for mounting conduct.
Veteran inmates have long complained about officials at the state soldiers' home in Dodge City. The Senate Ways and Means Committee proposes a new law to separate officers from inmates, require officers to live independently, and raise officer salaries while limiting access to home clothing and subsistence. If passed, commandant, adjutant, and sergeants would receive higher pay and must self-board. The move aims to reduce strife and restore trust amid years of dispute over management and alleged food and resource allocations.
Captain John Collier a longtime Kansas attorney and Civil War veteran died at his home 410 Lincoln Street. Born August 2 1818 in Hagerstown Maryland he moved to Kansas in 1879 and lived in Topeka. Survived by four children and widow Elmira Reeve. funeral at his home on Lincoln Street Sunday morning with friends invited.
New York February 25 opera singer Francis Saville suing the Madison Avenue hotel proprietor to recover 29000 dollars the value of a casket of jewels alleged stolen from her suites in December by a hotel employee The plaintiff says she is a California citizen.
Emil Beme a cabin passenger on the North German Lloyd steamship Sealy was arrested on smuggling charges in New York after rings watches and jewelry worth about 500 were found on his person. He gave an address at Hotel Bismarck 1500? Tan delph street Chicago. He was held in 5000 bail for a further hearing before a United States commissioner.
Kansas City reports that a $32,000 judgment by Miss Martha Smith against Dr. Howard S. Lowry remains unsettled as court action may compel an inventory of Lowry’s property. The diamond engagement ring Miss Smith wore has not been returned, and Lowry says he hopes for its return. He denies any attempt to dodge payment and comments on possible marriage with Miss Smith. He suggests she might be bitter but says she should be satisfied by the judgment.
Berlin dispatch says a letter from a sportsman named Kralen claims Andree's balloon has been found in a primeval forest. It reports the craft torn, three bodies beside it, one with a broken skull, and mentions locations Sanvinlek and Sanvinith near a gold wastings.
Report from February 25 describes enemy activity along Gen King and Gen Ovenshin's forces from the shore to Pasig. A few volleys of musketry supported by shells from the Buffalo repelled them. Foreign consuls met to discuss commercial interests but its result has not been communicated to American authorities. the British consul was absent.
Report discusses political reaction to Dr B D Eastman as superintendent candidate for the Topeka Insane asylum and rumors he would oversee the new facility from planning to completion. The proposed asylum bill awaits a legislative committee after passage in the Senate.
Vancouver reports Premier Reid saying the Pacific cable proposal is hung up while Canada England and Australia await home government decision. Australian premiers conference discussed supporting a Pacific route with colonies and Britain, but imperial preference shifted to the Cape route. The issue remains in abeyance.
Feb 25 reports new Southern Pacific service aims to close the Surf Rien gap on the dome r division from San Francisco to San Ange. The line is expected to finish within a year as construction advances. Santa Fe expanding crushed rock plant at Daugherty to ballast track north to Purcell, with bridges replaced and new structure in place.
The fourth annual masquerade ball of Company F, Second Kansas National Guard, was held at Armory hall with over a hundred masqueraders on the floor and a similar crowd of spectators. Banquet served at Hotel L Grande. Snow and colder weather forecast for Kansas tonight into Sunday with strong northerly winds in Chicago.
The new United States ambassador Joseph H. Choate will be presented to Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle on March 7 prior to her departure to the south of France. J Pierpont Morgan bears the cost of electric lights for St Paul Cathedral amounting to 24000 dollars.
A five story Tribune Publishing building in Minneapolis was totally burned last night. The fire began on the second floor job room around 6 p.m. and the roof collapsed in spots before the 10:40 p.m. alarm. No lives were lost but the loss includes presses, type, and many records. Nearby Times and Journal buildings were endangered but saved. Insurance losses are itemized with several firms fully or partially insured.
Denver February 25 E V de Montalvo Maj General Otis interpreter at Manila arrived home in Cuba He enlisted in Utah light battery at war outbreak He served as Otis interpreter from September until January 13 Few persons ever saw Aguinaldo during official duties He met many prominent Filipinos including Secretary of State Wink who favors independence and holds influence with people Pardo de Tavera and Senator Luna are noted as leading independence advocates.
Traffic officials from several southern roads have restored cotton rates to the sector board. Rates from Atlanta and Athens to Charleston Savannah and Brunswick are set at 4 and 1/2 cents per pound, while freight to Portsmouth is listed at 49 cents from Atlanta and Athens.
Denver painters union orders a strike on May 1 demanding a wage rise from 2.50 to 3 per eight hour day. Master painters refuse. The union expects support from other building trades unions through sympathetic strikes.
Manila dispatch reports Otis brigade suffering six wounded as authorities raid districts and detain small groups to quell unrest. Officials blame fire losses on the government while insurance firms decline claims, and Dewey’s move to Manila prompts debate over political aims and naval show of force.
Washington notes a heated Senate session yesterday over a canal measure and Nicaragua amendment as parties clash on general welter and trade interests. Debate centered on canal viability, with opponents arguing the proposal would fail and terms of war-era controls and revolutions cited in the long, terse proceedings.
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