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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1899
Page
8
Residents report clouds of dust and dirt along Kansas Avenue with no sprinklers or cleanup. The piece condemns city provisions for plowing gutters, clearing refuse, and sidewalk sweeping while wind drives filthy dust. questions lack of action by the city council.
Queenstown January report from Capt Clark states the British steamer Dart of 2056 tons, en route from Philadelphia on December 18, was left helpless after a 27 hour tow by the Newby. The Dart’s cabin and interior damaged, boats stove and deckwork injured amid a fierce northwest gale along the Irish coast.
A Republican caucus for the upcoming legislature names Shawnee and Salina figures as potential Speaker candidates. Key names include Capper, Topeka, and Osbern with strong support from Sheriff Latulis and others. The meeting aims to unify momentum for the House leadership contest and secure party confidence.
Wichita officials target the University building offered for 15000 with a 24 000 cost and sixty acre campus near College Hill. Rev Bruce Griffith leads a movement to sell to the state for a branch normal school amid the synod of the interior approval.
Ex-portmaster Crumbes A. Brewer of Paulding shoots his wife then shoots himself in a Columbus home. Domestic incompatibility is given as the motive. Brewer died. wife and details follow from the scene.
William Jennings Bryan objects to a large permanent army buildup in the United States arguing it raises taxes and shifts power from citizen reason to force. He warns of the erosion of democracy and the burden on low income taxpayers while noting European trends toward peace. He favors only necessary forces and domestic coastal fortifications.
The essay argues against a 200 percent rise in the standing army for occupation duties in Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. It urges separating regular forces from volunteers, releasing volunteers first, and deciding on the regular army size after their muster-out. It notes the president’s aim to assist self government in Cuba and questions the necessity of a large permanent force.
An unknown man in Valencia street bicycle store is taken into custody after $840 in cash is found hidden in his vest. Documents link him to a suspect identity as George F. Bollmeyer of a distant city. Police report his movements since May 1 are unclear and his mind is confused.
Engineer Murphy of Newton was badly scalded from knee to ankle after stepping into a sunken barrel of boiling water near the engine at Emporia Friday night. He was rushed to Santa Fe Hospital Saturday for treatment and may require further surgery.
Spokane reports new snow from Snake River to the northern border with depths from three inches to feet. Ten inches fell in Spokerie where high winds drifted the snow, hindering streetcar movement. Officials anticipate more trouble today and plan to deploy snow plows and relays to clear streets.
Social and personal notes describe New Year calls at Library Hall Judge Horton’s and Mrs Jarrell’s homes with festive greens, Japanese and Oriental decorations, and orchestra music by Steinberg. Attendees include Miss Winnifred Prescott Miss Etta Bock Miss Luh Ewart Miss Agnes Gunther and many others. events feature dinners, cards, and Chautauqua program highlights with red green color schemes and holiday beverages.
The historical notice describes Murray and Mack’s substitute Mack Jeave Lid perforisupees at the Tranford theater. The act faced rough handling, with kicks and cuffs from police, while the audience reacted. The company struggled to entertain, with miscommunication about matinee timing and unclear remaining performers. An advertisement for home-made snacks and Silver Leaf Sweet Picks appears alongside.
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