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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
4
A collage of 1900s era notes touches on New York office matters, railroad charges, Standard Oil price shifts, and political maneuvers in West Virginia and tied national issues. Mentions General Miles, Senator Hunna, Richard Croker, and Senator Murphy with broad commentary on civil service reform and imperial concerns.
The Philadelphia Times comments on a house effort to weaken the civil service commission. It warns lawmakers would seek to abolish the commission if possible, noting reformists fear public confusion and pledge to starve the agency while political intrigue continues.
A fragment notes Atchison meeting about social peace efforts and church work. It hints at people keeping records and catching up with prior roles, mentioning old duties and local community concerns.
A terse, satirical fragment critiques New York papers for private gossip and misrepresentation. It cites a malevolent view of religious authority and notes a Lancaster library committee claiming women favor maternal roles while men pursue social headlines.
A Nebraska agriculture meeting featured F D Whitcomb of Fried on practical lessons in apiculture. He argued bees are essential to fruit and crop yields, discussed honey production versus manufactured honey, and noted cold spring weather limited bee activity harming apple crops. Other talks covered alfalfa, Kansas dairy prospects, prairie bee importance, and farm improvement ideas.
The Empire production of Under the Red Robe adapted from Stanley Weyman arrives at Crawford theater for tomorrow night with Edward Rope’s staging. William Morris stars as Gil de Berault, Frances Gaunt as Renee de Cocheforet. seats on sale. Buffalo Jones lectures tonight on exploration in the northwest and early adventures, followed by the Metropolitan Comedy company with Always on Time on Monday. ladies admitted free with paid ticket.
In Victoria British Columbia the municipal election favored opponents of moral reform. Mayor Redfern was reelected by 1800 votes to 681 for his challenger, as reports indicate the reform movement faced defeat.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names of businesses Kew Boast Supply Store at Sixth and Union and American Steam Laundry at West Seventh, with a reference to a phone number 34. Details incomplete but indicate local commerce items and contact cues from a city page.
Lena Walshinger, a German-born immigrant in Rosntgen radiography revealed seven more needles in her stomach after three previously removed. The patient says she implanted needles in her belt to self-punish for perceived sins while under a convent discipline in Germany. Doctors plan another X-ray to check for further foreign bodies.
Governor Stanley will stay in Topeka over Sunday and listen to office seekers until Saturday night. He plans one meeting per man and then bans further access to the private office. Attendance has fallen to about a dozen. weeks ago there could be fifty in line. Public charity appointments may be announced Monday or mid next week.
Washington January 13 At the cabinet meeting much time was used in dismissing General Eagan's testimony before the war investigating commission yesterday All cabinet members commend the commission for declining to receive Gen Kagan's manuscript until offensive epithets are expunged The president deeply regrets the incident and official action is expected soon.
Three hundred miners in the Leavenworth Coal Company's shaft went on strike today. They demand a cut in waste reduction from twenty to ten pounds per hundred, while operators refuse to concede. The action suspends mining operations and highlights labor tensions in Leavenworth.
The Hutchinson reformist urges Governor Stanley support in his prison reform message. Superintendent SW Case praises humane, work oriented reforms over cruel punishment, noting most inmates commit property crimes and could learn trades to gain legitimate livelihoods. He cites boys returning from reforms serving in regiments and expresses hope lawmakers heed the governor’s plan.
A Samoan letter from Apia reports civil war looming as white residents face threats from rival factions led by Mataafa and Malietoa Taunu. British and German ships may be needed to keep order while consuls clash over governance of the royal succession and the Berlin treaty.
In Samoa a tense court scene unfolds as German and English warship captains attend the trial of Mataafa followers. The English consul appeals for calm while native crowds threaten violence. A looming clash prompts anticipation of further trouble as American influence wavers.
Washington January 12 friends of General Eagan say he will amend his statement to drop the matter complained of as urged by the war inquiry commission in their letter.
The annual Topeka club meeting elected A. J. Johnson as president for an eighth term and C. H. Gulber as vice president with Frank A. Lewis continuing as secretary and treasurer. The club reported being out of debt and flourishing, noting popular open air band concerts and vocal and instrumental programs among members and guests.
Chicago business leaders hear a banquet outline municipal pawnshops to curb high rate lenders. A bill drafted by the Merchants' club will be introduced next week in the legislature to create a city pawnshop system offering loans at one percent per month to wage earners.
Albany report from Governor Roosevelt details the Santiago beef issues faced by the Rough Riders. He cites four kinds of beef from Florida to Cuba, noting corned beef was palatable but canned roast beef tasted bad, and spoiled forward meat on the transport was thrown overboard. A fourth quality beef served in Santo Domingo after July 6 is described as good.
A Stars dispatch from Abilene reports Charles H. Baumbaugh, brother of Mrs. G G Gillett, returning from Chilumba Mexico. He claims to carry promised offers but expects arrangement later. He notes Lettie restless, plans to return in a few months, avoids prosecution, and warns of potential trouble upon his return. Mrs. Gillett plans to return in February to address property issues tied to alleged illegal acts.
Capital City Woodmen camp 126 members invites all to a ball and banquet next Thursday evening. Un named proprietor Crook Wright linked to a crackdown in the Colling case faces trouble after being arrested for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. The colored 400 precincts report a dingrave incident as an inmate mocks orders while detained.
State board replaced Superintendent J M Hart at the Topeka reform school with Butler as assistant superintendent. Hart’s resignation was delivered to Governor Ley for approval. Board members sought Hart’s removal and replacement, then escorted him from the reform school after the action. In related notes, transit and sales items appear among miscellaneous notices and ads.
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