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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1899
Page
4
In Topeka the women voted almost "to a man" for Mr Drew, signaling strong public backing for waterworks policy and a broader push toward local self-government. The Topeka Journal reflects on the election's meaning for citizens, parties, and officials, noting the large female majority and the perceived victory for the electorate over machine politics.
The piece reflects on social manners and humor about fashion and money. It notes barbers avoiding Puck, kindness of people, and a joke about striped attire and laundering. It comments on histories and arithmetic as nonsense and hints at marriages for money and family finances in a small town context.
A fragmentary column lists figures such as Chabncey M. Depew, Dy. Jus enh Wood, Jacob B. Schitt, and Captain Richard P. Leary with brief notes on personality, career, and philanthropy. It mentions Depew’s perceived lack of restraint in public speech, Wood’s cane use in school, Schitt’s annual charitable tithe, and Leary’s naval service during the Samoan dispute with a reference to an incident involving a German fleet.
New York Peb 27 Tod Sloan says he will earn about 510,000 this season in England. He sails in two weeks to ride under contract for Lord William Beresford and then for the Prince of Wales, with freedom to take mounts afterward. He stresses he will not bet and aims to double earnings versus America by riding fees alone.
A crowded court heard that a postponement in the Quay Casa trial was tied to a suspected jury tampering issue. The district attorney refused to discuss specifics beyond confirming one reason for continuing the case. Judge Beltzer approved the delay, while officials warned the matter could influence further proceedings.
The funeral of Capt J H Collier was held yesterday morning from his Lincoln Street home at 10 o clock. Rev Abram Wyman led the service. A quartet sang and Lincoln Post G A R provided pallbearers and oversaw the grave service. Collier had been a member of Lincoln Post and wished the post to conduct that portion of the rites.
Spanish commissioners Senurs Hosatio and Abogado passed curones to confer with Aguinaldo on the Malolos prisoners and returned with sealed dispatches for the Spaniards. They report Aguinaldo and Sendiko are at Atalolos. Also a local ad promotes Silver Leaf catsup and related condiments at 706 Ken. Ave with 25-cent admission.
Fort Scott Kansas February 27 Miss Sarah McCauley the final of five sisters who vowed never to marry dies leaving a Hemmond farm adjoining Hamond Kansas and personal property without claimants The will names distant relatives John and Hobart McCauley as heirs who have not been heard from in years The five sisters reportedly bound by a vow to marry never to break their pledge allegedly followed for 22 years until Sarah's death leaving an eccentric solitary family estate unresolved.
Lawrence February 7 The first inroad on a Kansas gang of horse thieves came when Fred McDowell was captured in Topeka and three stolen horses found on him The thirteenth horse led to the arrest The sheriff escorted him to jail as a mob shouted Hang him A vigilante committee was planned but McDowell arrived a train early sparing his life He confessed leading the gang and thirteen horses were stolen in the past month Farmers vow to end the thefts even if it requires making an example of someone
Ottawa Feb 27 The Kansas State Intercollegiate Association met in Centennial hotel parlors and elected officers for the year Victor Kropt Washburn Topeka as president M G Leamer Milian Atchison as secretary treasurer T J Riley Baker Baldwin as vice president Debates attracted Trout Ottawa and J Fisher Winfield as delegates The interstate contest will be in Lincoln Neb May 4 First prize $50 awarded to A C Northrop Salina
A period advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood, kidneys, bowels and liver troubles. It claims quick relief for kidney issues and better sleep, with testimonial from Miriam Borie of Pittsburgh and a note about scrofulous tumors improving under treatment.
A vote of the primary is noted with a second prize of 20 dollars to F W Games of Baker. An effort to block monopolistic land control follows in Emporia next year as gas firms, farmers, and citizens prepare a bill to bar piping gas out of the county. In Wichita, Dale sentences Paddy Shea to 30 years hard labor for murder linked to a June stock yards saloon brawl after double trials.
About 60 000 pounds of meat destroyed as the Jacob Cold Packing Company plant burned early Sunday in Wichita. A watchman alerted the department, flames consumed the structure for hours until under control. No building estimate given. walls intact. A steam vessel breakdown injured one fireman.
Several city businessmen report being victimized by a smooth man posing as Charles V. Atherton of Ellsworth Kansas son of ex state treasurer C J Atherton. He sought power of attorney to land deeds and cash from victims, claiming estates of German settlers and administrators. The man vanished after collecting fees. L Atherton of Russell Kansas urged arrest.
In Atchison on February 27 a suit was begun to collect 1893 taxes from the Atchison and Eastern Bridge company that owns the Missouri River structure. The company, citing excessive assessment, contests the claim. A second suit by Atchison County seeks a quo warranto ruling to oust the firm from its corporate rights and to declare the bridge a free public highway. B PR Warsener aids County Attorney Crowell in the cases.
Kansas Methodists debate conference venue with Seneca canceling due to alleged smallpox scare. Secretary Smith says Hiawatha will host if plans fail, with Rev. Tulinensten promising courteous care and Bishop Pimmgerela to preside next month.
Independence February 27. Small natural gas companies in southern Kansas form a protective group to resist a presumed vast gas combine that has gained control of local gas resources and licenses, threatening their supply and pricing. The article notes widespread concern among independent operators and potential legal steps to safeguard their access.
In Coffeyville on a Sunday a widow named Mrs Mary Robinson aged 45 took her own life by cutting her throat with a butcher knife. She was found by the two young sons of her employer, lying on the floor an hour after the act. A note reading Nannie I am dying was pinned to her dress. Officials cite temporary insanity from poor health as the presumed cause.
A grievance committee of the Order of Railway Telegraphers from Santa Fe system division No 8 is in Topeka to press for changes in the 1893 pay schedule. They seek higher wages and plan to present the demand to General Superintendent Mudge, who returns Wednesday. Committee members include W T Casey, A B Harding, J A Newman, C D Whitney, P L Marston, and Eb Comst. Raton, with no expected trouble unless refused.
A Paris dispatch claims President Loubet has signed a decree removing General Zurlinden as military governor and appointing General Faure Tiger to succeed him. The report notes Faure Tiger has supported Dreyfus innocence, but no confirmation from other sources is available.
Henry Bim pie, superintendent of the Adams Express Company central district including Pittsburg Cincinnati and Chicago, died of Bright's disease at his home in Zanesville Ohio today aged 71 years. Before the railroad era he was a stage driver for the National Road.
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Reed and the rules committee approving a rule to permit consideration of public building bills tomorrow. Representative Henderson will present the rule after today’s debate on the army appropriation bill. The move could advance many public works including a New York custom house Indianapolis post office Cleveland library site in Washington.
Senator Lewelling's relief bill, passed by the Senate in a special session, places beneficiary and fraternal orders under Insurance department supervision. An amendment excludes mail workers who maintain a sick and funeral benefit fund. Headquarters of the association are in Washington, D. C.
The bill authorizes Governor Stan ley to appoint a commission to investigate delinquent bonds in the permanent school fund and to compromise interest on those bonds. It passed the House by a narrow vote after a call of the House and lobbying. The initial tally was 48 to 25 before sufficient votes were changed to reach 67 in favor.
A Protestant service in Mexico City draws American and English worshipers amid a split over prayers for national leaders and the monarchy. Clergy from dissenting sects face protests as American pro-British sentiment rises and debates over allegiance test local congregations and missionary support.
A severe storm causes widespread flooding across Edwardeville Til and nearby counties. Reports say rail lines and roads are submerged, farms under water, and transport disrupted. Officials warn of continued danger while crews assess damage and coordinate relief.
Washington February 7 The river and harbor committees oppose the Senate Nicaragua canal amendment and back government construction of both the Panama and Nicaragua canals. Chairman Ryton proposes a seven engineer board planned routes costs and a presidential right of way with funding.
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