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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1899
Page
6
Gen J K Hudson delivered stirring remarks at Lincoln Post G A R memorial services praising the American idea. Chaplain Barge led prayers as names of members who died were read with military honors and “The Plas dehowt a Stain” played.
A segment recounts Civil War events and figures, citing Lincoln’s election, South Carolina’s secession, and Jefferson Davis presidency. It describes Union goals, Fort Sumter, and the cost of war, ending with a call for national unity and continued faith in American ideals.
In Atchison on January 9 J J Astanfeller a former member of the Fourth Nebraska volunteers was traveling home from Manila. He carried late letters from Santiago and referenced remarks about others and discipline in the guard house. The report contains garbled names and broken phrases about penalties and a cleaning day.
In Havana in January Major W. J. Kneedor, surgeon of the First brigade, reports vaccinating 20,000 people in Pinar del Rio over three days with assistant Dave. The mass effort, described as a joke by some, aims to vaccinate the entire province while noting cordial Cuban American relations and acts of hospitality during the campaign.
The Kansas National Guard reorganization concluded Saturday under Assistant Adjutant General Boyd. Two regiments and several companies were reorganized with minimums of forty men per company and new uniforms and equipment issued from the War Department. Units across Peoria, Emporia, Ottawa, Lawrence, Wichita, and nearby towns are reconstituted and ready for duty as recruiters plan to fill remaining vacancies.
A garbled report references a wife, husband, and a depot scene with a reporter seeking a statement. The text mentions secrecy, law, and possible running away but remains unclear.
The Kansas Senate, controlled by Republicans, defeated Governor Leedy’s nominees to state boards and commissions in a tense session. Legislative maneuvering and a late executive session blocked confirmations, with Hussin and Jumper’s remarks drawing laughs as the body adjourned amid dispute over timing and rules.
In a tense Kansas Senate scene, shouting interruptions stalled discussion as Senator Jumper sought to explain opposition to governor nominations. He condemned a nefarious law and warned against confirmation, prompting a recess until Monday at 6.
The Chicago Record notes visitors in Honolulu struggle to orient themselves with streets where few run straight. Locals describe corners using native terms such as mauki and mukalewa, reflecting the city’s complex directional landscape.
Baltimore on January 7 reports five grip deaths including three men and two women. Victims died of pneumonia and convulsions. one man, William Rendinger, keeper of the Fourth Regiment Armory, killed himself after going mad from the disease. Physicians note widespread nervous-system complications and urge palliative care and warmth. an advert promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for rest, sleep, and vitality.
Local creditors of Grant Gillett plan a January 23 conference at the Coates House Kansas City to identify all creditors determine totals owed and pursue a settlement. Talks of compromise are reported though creditors deny any direct dealings with Charles Hunt of Chicago Mexico regarding representation.
Justice Smith announces Miss Mary McGrew of Kansas City as his stenographer and private secretary. The action introduces an all female aide in the court, with McGrew praised as highly qualified and linked to a prominent Kansas City family. The report notes her prior role as private secretary to Charles S. Cross at Sunny Slope farm during a noted incident.
Railroad workers see a system wide time cut to 40 hours weekly effective January 1. Newton and Emporia shops had already received orders. the shift reduces from 48 hours, with six days of eight hours previously, to five days of eight hours. Workers welcome the change over layoffs, noting earlier readjustments and a return to work.
Sedalia Kansas area news reports the Missouri Kansas and Texian will take possession of its new car shops in southwest Sedalia on February 1. The facility, described as the largest in the country, will employ about 200 workers immediately, with existing staff expected to augment the workforce.
A chaotic OCR of want ads includes dressmakers seeking work, a Walnut Grove job request, a white woman seeking reference, a man seeking employment, and multiple notices from salesmen and businesses. It lists addresses in St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland and Oakland with promises of work, sales opportunities, or rentals. The text also mentions a live salesman for dry goods and a physician with capital seeking care journal listings.
Motion of Mere ad Le ee tie annual meeting of the Commercial Club of Topeka for the election of a board of nine directors will be held January. Secretary Anderson notes the details and invites attendance. Various rental and sale notices follow including livestock, household goods, and real estate offers.
Senate bill outlines appropriations for building and maintenance projects including a basement dynamo room, wiring, and a plant expansion. It lists allocations to cover furniture, typewriters, clerical salaries, and various supplies, with warrants issued by the executive council and state auditor and treasurer directed to charge to the appropriate funds.
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