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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1898
Page
5
A chaotic local roundup notes various Topeka and nearby events and people. Mentions include city officials, legal notices, social clubs, weather bureau plans, school leaders, and minor incidents, with scattered names such as Mr. Hyett, Mr. Lambert, and M. J. Bune.
New York news reports the Arbuckle Sugar Refinery near completion as coffee price wars intensify. Woolson Spice, owned by Havemyer, cuts roasted coffee to 8.5 cents a pound, enabling ten pounds for one dollar nationwide, while Arbuckles match with further reductions. A May 1 refinery start may shift the battle again.
St Louis January 1 The Republic reports Attorney General E G Crowe plans suits against leading Missouri corporations in St Louis Kansas City and Jefferson City to test the Julian law restricting franchise disposals. The targets include telephone electric light street rail and bank franchises obtained without full compliance, with similar scope across Kansas City.
Aor B H Tracy is out for Congress in the Fourth District. The State Journal predicted Tracy would run after Shawnee and Potawatomi shifts in the district. His official announcement has appeared in home papers and counties Republicans rally to support him as he engages in business and public service to aid the nation.
New York firm awarded the contract to erect the main permanent buildings for the Pan-American exposition in Buffalo New York. The project calls for a construction cost exceeding $700 000 with Hyde Frank D cited as vice president and treasurer. Offices are in the Taco man Building.
A severe storm rages in St Johns Newfoundland for two days raising fears of extensive damage to ships along the coast. The report notes persistent gale conditions and potential shipping disruption as authorities monitor the Atlantic storm system.
State treasury reports penny funds at 500000 with 300000 received this week. Call issued for outstanding warrants. Kansas counties tax payments prompt a gain. Judge Peters of Newton travels to Washington to seek a new federal district. Douglas county treasurer Moore travels to Topeka with 20000, opposing high currency charges. Governor Leedy invited to Cali Jubilee January 22 marking gol discovery anniversary. State historical society to meet January in state house rooms. Bank of Buffalo goes into liquidation per state bank commissioner. Dr. L G Graves appointed coroner of Cheyenne county replacing E B Waterman. Warden Landis reports December prison earnings 18752.64 with expenditures 12550.08. State board of charities removes Mrs E M Wheeland as matron at Belott Industrial school for girls.
The Enquirer reports in Terre Haute and Cincinnati that William Donaghave, former cashier of the National State Bank, retired last week and a $FAOM discrepancy was resolved. Russell G Harrison, president of the electric street railway, saw a check cashed before the Metropolitan Trust Company of New York dishonored it due to the electric firm’s receiver status. The matter touches the bank and electric company finances and the notes indicate partial settlement.
London reports James Bryce argues American production costs in steel, electricity, and bicycles outpace England and warns protectionism in the United States could trigger severe global competition. He notes U S commercial troubles and cites American missionary activity, then endorses Titsetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy, ending with an address at 713 Kansas avenue.
The Insurance World notes Webb McNall forced President Batterson to abandon a Kansas books examination and withdraw Travelers from Kansas. The columnist expresses shock at Batterson surrender, praising McNall as the victorious Kannas jobber and lamenting his own support for Batterson.
In North Topeka many items read like a community ledger with meeting notices from Harmony Rebekah lodge, sewing society events at the Congregational church, and newly elected officers for the Kansas Avenue M. E. Sunday school. A burglary attempt on Hanley residence and nearby 5. C. Miller’s home is noted, frantic dog warnings scattering the intruders. Penny-Deinas reports the marriage of Miss Gertrude Penny to W. M. Deinan at the Church of the Assumption, with couple leaving for Kansas City after a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.
Western railroads fear the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad will devastate earnings and dividends. The line has cut transport rates from Kansas City to Gulf ports, absorbing elevator charges, creating a through rate to New York far below current levels. The Gulf road seeks land speculation profits as it reaches into Missouri and Iowa, pulling grain from the heartland to the Gulf.
The excerpt notes a strategy to secure a wood use margin while reducing costs. It implies an approach that balances resource use with financial savings for the reader.
Santa Fe dispatches report private car 229 on No 5, conductor Bankhead recovering after a fall, and Fireman Tony Foster shifted between Kimporia and Arkansas City on freight. Yard scales added for merchandise weighing. various crew moves noted plus ice cutting delays at La Junta and routine inspections of storehouses along the line.
Big universities to hold meetings in New York to revise football rules. Communications will be sent to football associations asking for representatives. Cuyler of Princeton says two dates may be offered. possible change includes ending back of the line formations and requiring forwards to stay in line until the ball is in play.
Judge Charles P Bland of the court of appeals issues a general opinion on commercial debt collection stemming from merchants who buy from drummers on term. The ruling, issued in St. Louis, signals potential impact on business credit practices and disputed terms amid ongoing industry disputes.
An extraordinary test in Denver pits daily newspapers against department stores over advertising reductions. Stores lower ad rates, while organizers claim such action aims to inspect market power and preserve independent retailers. Local officials hold a council meeting to address the issue amid contentious debate.
The death is announced at her home Rebecca D Rickoff a well known author of school books in collaboration with her husband and Dr. Wm T Harris the present United States commissioner of education she published the Appleton series of readers being the author of Appletons charts short primer and first and second readers
William Monaghan a Potawatomi county pioneer died of paralysis at 4 20 p m Monday at his home 906 Mallean Street Surrounded by his wife and eight children Born in County Mayo Ireland in 1830 he came to the United States in 1851 lived in Cincinnati before moving to a farm near Bellview Kansas and to Topeka in May Funeral at Church of the Assumption Wednesday at 9 am burial in Mount Calvary cemetery Pallbearers are his six sons
Monday evening at Nick Chiles on Baxt Seventh Street two colored men George Purser and Nick Grant fought inside the billiard hall. Turner drove Grant from the room then threw a stone striking Grant on the head, tearing his hat. Patrolman Hendricks placed both men under arrest. their cases set for Wednesday morning.
San Francisco January 11. The court upheld a law prohibiting merchants from giving stamps as trade inducements. The ruling found the statute constitutional, rejecting arguments that it infringed civil liberties. The decision stands as a knockout to critics who warned of government overreach affecting commerce.
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