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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
5
Melrose from London on December 23 and 31. Saga from Liverpool on December 31. Armenian from Liverpool January 1. Ports referenced include London and Liverpool with sailing dates in late December and early January.
New York January 13 Rev Thomas Dixon Jr will resign the pastorate of the People's church next Sunday morning at Grand Opera House The secretary says he will henceforth make his home in Cape Charles Virginia where he abandons pulpit work and will devote himself to lecturing
Salt Lake City January 13 The first ballot for the replacement of Frank J Cannon in the United States Senate will be taken Thursday. The legislature stands Democrats 41 Republicans 21 fusion 4. H W King, O W McCune and others are named as candidates. Republican caucus indicates support for a Republican senator.
New Castle Pa January 12 a new wire trust move cuts wages by about 19 percent at the red mill forcing workers to accept reductions or face indefinite closure of the mill and associated plants in New Castle and nearby towns. Dig Olivet mill in Pittsburgh also closed while 2 000 workers may be asked to accept similar cuts before resuming.
Closing out groceries below cost at Sixth and Quincy. Maple syrup priced per gallon. Limited stock advertised by Bam Mods Supply.
Washington describes a fresh pension bill introduced by a Kansas congressman broadening eligibility and procedures. It seeks liberal claim standards, retroactive start dates, open sessions for merit reviews, equal weighing of NCO and officer testimonies, and recognition of common law marriages for widows and dependent widows with limited income.
Boston reports nine large ocean liners overdue by one to two weeks sending agents and cargo owners into anxiety. One ship Storm King was towed into Queenstown after delay. Oakmore sighted at sea with possible engine trouble. Roman of the Warren line also delayed as crews struggle with congested ports and missed schedules.
In Sacramento a joint session held three ballots for United States senator. On the third ballot J. H. Bewalt led with 34 votes, A. M. Burne 36, and several other contenders received small totals. The scene suggested a prolonged deadlock lasting possibly two to three weeks. Reported withdrawals by Grant were denied by his supporters.
Iowa expert says cornstalks can render ships fireproof above the water line. Secretary Fowler in annual report urges demonstration of corn uses and proposes experiments with petroleum in road hardening and waterproofing.
Excitement spreads among stockholders of the defunct First National bank as the comptroller of the currency orders a 100 per share assessment to cover losses from the failure. Payment due by February or the receiver may act. some may face bankruptcy. Depositors are protected by guarantees, with payments ranging from 60 to 7 percent.
Paris January 12 The revisionist press hails yesterday’s chamber of deputies session as almost unanimous in harshly condemning M Quesnay de Beaurepaire for resigning the presidency of the civil division of the court of cassation and for making charges against colleagues. Nationalist and anti revisionist papers call the sitting sterile and expect the debate to be renewed.
New York dispatch reports George M Pullman telegraphs denying rumors that he and his wife have separated or that she will seek a divorce He says Mrs Pullman plans to join him at Hot Springs where he is recuperating within a few days
New York January 12 The board of trade and transportation adopted a report urging the municipal assembly to pass a bill restricting future building heights. The proposal would ban structures over 200 feet, with hotels and apartment houses capped at 165 feet, and includes safety recommendations for occupants of tall buildings.
President Burt General Manager Dickinson and Superintendent McConnell of the Union Pacific have gone east to confer with directors on final approval of a plan to install virtually an entire new equipment of shops in Omaha Neb The main shops of the system lack up to date machinery and operating costs are high The move targets wormetime and modernization of shop facilities through new machinery at the Omaha shops
An OCR fragment notes Good Table Syrup and gallon groceries advertised below cost at a store near Sixth and Quincy or Vinega Segatlon with a mention of a new model supply store and Biath and ambiguous terms.
The Shawnee city council approved refunding $24,000 in viaduct bonds at a record low interest rate. A motion inserted the word gold in place of lawful money of the United States to satisfy New York Life Insurance Company as bond trustee. Council members Benson Burgess Dickinson Morgan Roundtree Skinner Warner voted. others absent. Funds shift to sinking fund leaves $13,600 to refund. coal hole fund debated for use toward indebtedness amid high city expenses.
The Standard Distilling and Distributing company of New Jersey, with directors in New York, merged with Spirits Distributing Company of New Jersey. The merged entity holds control of most U.S. spirit distilleries and distributing plants. Its capital rises to 7.5 million dollars and includes the H. H. Shufeldt distributing house and distillery, Riverdale and Riverdale distillery in Chicago, and St. Paul distributing house and distillery.
Samuel Steiner of Pleasant Valley township surrendered, admitting he shot and killed his brother John after a dispute following drinking home-made wine with a neighbor named Hunsberger. The incident occurred last night in West Union, Iowa.
New Haven dispatch to the World reports Franklin B. Dexter secretary of the Yale corporation denies William L. Wilson has been chosen president. He says no definite action toward selecting a president will be taken for at least one month.'
New York Jan 13 Abraham W Leggett and Frederick W Leggett of A W and P W Leggett cheese commission merchants filed a petition in bankruptcy listing liabilities of 378 466 and nominal assets 6 195 Abraham W Leggett has been in business over 50 years.
Havana reports Custome Inspector Doane died after being attacked with yellow fever on January 4. A new smallpox case emerged on the Toledo estate near Major Lee's camp. The American Steam Laundry, 112 West Seventh, phone 341, advertises its spotless service.
Orin G. Howard former cashier of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad faces removal to Houston after being found in Germany and returning with Houston police sergeant Erickson. He is charged with absconding in November 1897 with $2,000 of the railroad company's funds and will depart for Houston shortly.
The Times reports a 1900s settlement between the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads has sparked Wall Street enthusiasm. A pool of powerful financiers, including backers of J P Morgan, Governor Flower, and John P Rockefeller, may back a plan to merge Northern Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio under unified management and policy supervision led by James.
New York dated June 15 reports the death of Charles B Pare sons Jr a vice president of the Watertown and Ogdensburg railroad and of the South Carolina Georgia railroad. He died at his home in the city at an advanced age.
Helena Montana January 12 The senatoral bribery investigation committee held another secret meeting with no sensational disclosures. The grand jury is expected to convene tomorrow as W A Clark of Butte has received 21 votes yesterday and appears to be rallying support to eclipse other candidates.
Washington January 13 General Leonard Wood testified before the war investigating commission on general conditions in the theater. He stated that never in the history of the army had there been such emulation and readiness, noting his own experiences and family ties as part of the wartime record.
Lieutenant William Bennett of the Sixth Infantry is reported missing after leaving Fort Thomas on leave. He reportedly registered at a Cincinnati hotel but did not occupy the room, and authorities fear Cuban fever has disabled him while he was staying with Colonel Cochran.
The largest schooner of her kind was launched from Hi MS Beans shipyard today. The vessel, costing about 200000 pounds, measures 282 feet by 31, and 67 feet, built from Oregon Pine. Carrying capacity reaches 4300 tons and it will spread 10000 yards of canvas when under full sail.
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