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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
7
A dramatic collection of letters and excerpts chronicles ex Governor George T Anthony's bitter denunciation of the Populist Party and his reflections on Kansas politics. The correspondence, notes and sister letters reveal factional battles, revolts, and Anthony’s view of a judiciary versus governor clash during a pivotal period.
Tracey, a Chicago bookkeeper, vanished after visiting the home of G W Townsend on Sunday afternoon. Townsend and his wife are bankers. Tracey had worked with them previously and was last seen walking toward the Cott Grove avenue car at 4 15 PM. Family and employers offer no explanation for his sudden disappearance. Tracey had a long history of exhausted nerves. his wife is a Philadelphia-born relative of Admiral Behies.
A fragmentary report recounts a June 4 incident as Alvert Jorinekl, a Dutcher, knocked on John Downey's door with a shotgun. A wounded man died later near Downeye. Poliakie’s statement mentions geese and a confrontation over mules, while Downeye denies the charge.
In January, the United States tug Resolute captained by George Loring sank after a harbor collision with the tug Bwatara near Boston Harbor. All aboard were believed saved except engineer Henry Ottebing, who remained missing. Among those aboard or heard initially were Captain Brown, Lieutenant Hatch, Mrs Hatch and Miss Hatch.
A San Francisco report notes the Victoria not heard of since January. It describes salvage disputes and compulsory salvage law questions after the transport Victoria refused tow and drifted about 3,000 miles off Manila. The ship, 1,609 tons, faced salvage charges while under charter to government service.
Governor Stanley orders immediate remedies after defects in the dining twine plant cause insufficient boiler power. Directors debate the faulty estimate and chimney drafts while boilers run part of the plant. Warden Tomlinson and a director plan to visit Mexico to study cheaper raw material markets for binding twine.
Reports claim Census supervisor White was pressured by the president and Senator Baker to abstain from congressional campaigning. Evidence from Atehivon notes White attended a conference of Batley workers and advised on applicant selection for enumerator roles. Observers warn political tensions may affect future staffing and elections under Mr. Hailes. Charles Curtis monitors the situation closely.
In Chicago on January 4 a new point under the statute clarifies shareholder liability in a national bank case. The United States Court of Appeals, led by Judge Woods, Taneed Allen, affirmed a lower court decree freeing Merchants Loan Trust Company of Chicago from liability to a receiver seeking $100 per 12 shares of stock from Helena banks. The matter traces to a 1890s consolidation and a disputed stock adjustment led by Shirley C. Ashley and others, with the court ruling the conversion lacked Ashley authority.
Senator Baker has returned to Washington to remain until Congress adjourns after spending Christmas in St Rome. His re election campaign will be managed by a political friend at home during his absence. Upon adjournment he will be at home, continuing active involvement with party affairs.
A dispatch from Washington reports no action will be taken regarding advancing Rear Admirals Sampson or Schley. No court of inquiry will be convened unless Admiral Schley submits an official request. In Boston the Torrens land case is ruled constitutional by the supreme court amid division. Chief Justice Holmes writes the majority. Judges Loring and Lathrop dissent.
A preparatory gathering of officers and leading figures from the National Association of Charities and Correction will meet in Topeka on Saturday to arrange dates and programs for the May conference. Notables include C. E. Faulkner, J. H. Hart, and A. Wright, with Governor Stanley showing strong interest in the sessions.
Editor R W Eckert of the Arkansas City Traveler urges reelection of Senator Baker in a disputed editorial. Eckert faces claims from Burton camp supporters while opposing nomination by the state convention.
A fragment notes that Lawrence Wreid claims Leland has a cinch for re election to the national committee and that the Durty delegation will vote for him. The text references a reflection and ongoing fight within the party.
Fragmented want ad text lists seeks for a homekeeper and sewing work at home. Poor OCR yields garbled names and streets, with lines referencing West Sixth and Journal style notices. The readable items show job offers and private services typical of classifieds.
The probate court of Shawnee County Kansas seeks authority to sell intoxicated liquors at East Fourth Street in Topeka in the second ward. The notice identifies property and monthly pages from Westminster church and a Topeka location with a car house and small payments.
Ordinance explores vacating an alley from the south riverfront to a cited street, extending theCharles Way area, with the Charles Walt Packing Company allowed to access the vacated span. It preserves an easement for sewer outlets and requires the vacated alley to be maintained by the occupying party and successors. It notes public notice and council action pending publication.
Ordinance 2116 envisions a city crematory beyond Topeka limits with modern design and health supervision. It fixes fees for animal and waste cremation, night soil and garbage, requires a city permit, and mandates removal and cremation of dead animals within set hours while notifying owners and health officials.
The text lists many fragmented names and places with scattered notes about offices storage and goods. It mentions 29 East STORAGE TOPEKA STORAGE AND WAREHOUSE Go Packs and whipy early references to addresses and teachers. The passage reads like a jumbled directory fragment with miscellaneous names and services.
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