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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1899
Page
3
The Star Grocery at 112 East Sixth Street touts wholesale and retail groceries with cash incentives. Listings include maple syrup, canned fruits, evaporated and dried goods, and meat products, plus mail orders and bargain soaps.
Paria reports the Dreyfus affair has entered a bitter phase with accusations and vituperation in cafes and boulevard papers. Critics fear the court of cassation may be pressured and impeached, while appeals urge reform and restraint. The mood tests republican stability as figures like de Heaurepayre push for magistrates to oversee the case. An aside notes a Russian royal family intrigue expected next May.
Ex Senator Dubois of Idaho will marry Miss Edna Maxfield Whited of Dolan at 3 p.m. today in Chicago. The ceremony will be at Rev Hinland Hansom's residence, 734 Flour noy street, with Julia McConnell as maid of honor and two girls as flower girls. The couple plan a bridal trip to New Orleans and Washington, with a reception and return to Blackfoot, Idaho after the nuptials.
Thieves struck the Chicago Public Library on Garland place stealing three bronze lamp post plates. They used hammers and chisels damaging the posts. plates measured four by two inches with intricate designs. Librarian Hild notified Captain Cullen as detectives sweep pawn shops and junk dealers for leads.
Fort Worth reports Gillett's lenders pressing as his brother in law heads to aid settlement. Gillett plans return within thirty days to address creditors while efforts in Kansas City target satisfying demands. In New York Satanac Lake, the day opened at 39 below zero.
Chichee January 11 reports a marriage strain involving George Pullman and his wife, once Lyngh Fernald, with claims of estrangement and a seek for legal release from vows. Details mention a move to Freehold New Jersey, a return to Chicago, and a past engagement changes affecting the Pullman family.
Reported from Kalambari district, Batalelas tribesmen defeated a state column on November 4 and captured Kalambari on November 14. Two soldiers and ten whites killed, fourteen whites captured, and ammunition seized. Local chiefs and troops disputed movements as clashes continued.
A severe coastal storm lashed the area with strong winds and heavy rain sealing travel routes and disrupting rail and steamer services. Ships suffered damage as owners faced losses despite prior warnings from Forester Haran, with more bad weather expected and the rain forecast to bring beneficial crops and fruit yields this year.
A Lime Trust formed in Columbus Ohio and a reported advance in lime prices follows an early meeting of the Western Lime Association. The group reportedly agreed to a unified price system for a period, with members cautious about action but evidence from strong sources suggests the uniform price implies a price rise.
San Francisco reports the division field hospital at the Presidio will be filled to capacity as the Iran Ohio and Senator enter port from Manila in about a week with 2 1/2 to 3 000 patients. They will also bring the Astor battery. New Jersey legislators select John Kean for United States senator, replacing James Smith, in a Republican caucus.
William T. Stead, editor of the Review of Reviews, has received letters from Lyman J. Gage and others supporting his peace crusade. The item mentions closing out groceries below cost at multiple stores, a new motel supply store at Sixth and Quincy, and various ads for laundry soap and other goods.
New York reports after a delayed decision Sharkey declared victory in a hard fought bout. McCoy, battered and claiming a foul, said he could whip Sharkey if they met again, while Finch refused to disqualify and noted no fouls occurred.
The Supreme Court dismisses the writ of certiorari in the Quay conspiracy case and puts costs on the petitioners United States Senator M S Quay R S Quay and Benjamin Haywood. It declines to move the trial from Philadelphia County and finds the petitioners can receive a fair trial before competent impartial judges and juries. The decision notes no need to review lower court rulings on demurrers and motions to quash.
Washington reports Dean B Mason, vice consul at Frankfort, details a German scheme to cut American bicycle sales by denying credit to dealers stocking U S bikes. About one hundred major German makers reportedly join the boycott, threatening decisive impact on U S importers unless U S exporters respond aggressively to force a settlement.
Governor Stanley deflects questions on Populist led reorganization of Kansas National Guards saying he has not yet read papers and not sure what action to take. He notes Populists quietly reorganizing to sidestep his influence and asserts he does not like being cut out of the process.
In Pittsburgh January 11 delegates protest slow start at United Mine Workers convention. An investigating committee failed to report as the session opened and adjourned for a long recess. Officials will be elected next, with two days left to push business before the Interstate convention. Some delegates threaten to leave if progress isn’t made.
Washington Jan 11 The nomination of Joseph Choate of New York to be ambassador to Great Britain to succeed Secretary Hay will be sent to the senate by the president today or tomorrow amid cabinet changes and official deliberations.
Crowded Grand Opera House hosts Odd Fellows and Rebekah ceremonies installing subordinate lodge officers led by Grand Master J. A. Colaw. Music, prayers, and a closing benediction followed an address by Mrs. Evelyn Bradford, with numerous officers named and a full program performed by local clubs.
London dispatch reports Paris papers claim the Marquis de Noailles visited Emperor William to discuss a bloc of powers opposing English imperialism and favoring peace, urging that Britain’s Blue Books act as an ultimatum. Berlin papers deny a new grouping and say the Kaiser won’t meddle in issues not concerning Germany.
Governor Hast ings received an opinion from Judge Advocate General Letber of the United States army. He decides that soldiers of the war with Spain may be buried in the national cemetery at Gettysburg. The issue arose from W Sellick of Philadelphia and followed a war department inquiry. Several soldiers from southern and western states who died at Camp Meade last fall were buried at Gettysburg.
Elliott states there is no necessity for issuing gold bonds. He argues bonds payable in lawful U S money have long been acceptable and readily sold, and he hopes the proposal will not be pursued.
Arkansas City letter from J W Leedy denounces scurrilous epithets in a Topeka message to the Kansas House. Brown defends himself, promises forthcoming evidence about Department charges, and vows to present the facts to the public. The exchange centers on governor’s conduct and a dispute over communications and official actions.
Washington Jan 1 reports Representative Dingley in very weak condition yet showing slight improvement over days. Family and physicians cite his ability to sustain himself and periods of rest as hopeful signs despite continuing frail health.
Alabama town rocked by alleged attack on white newspaper owner Nation a hardware merchant who owned a local paper He says Black men shouted and beat him after a dispute witnesses claim the assailants fled Nation claims a retraction was demanded and the incident sparked tense city reactions
The Commercial Club lays out terms for member duties and annual reports from the president and treasurer. It outlines election of the board of directors and lists business matters for the annual meeting. A suggestion is made for a speech and related duties during the session.
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