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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1899
Page
3
Dyses ZC pre Other Kinds po te Ted started this morning and continues this week. Bidding fails to match our best sales. gowns skirts corset covers marguerites chemise and drawers are priced near material cost. You are invited to come and see them, the Mills Adams do.
Social and Personal notes outline a week of meetings and events across clubs and reading circles. Mrs Webb hosts in the afternoon, while Davids and Miss Robinewa lead afternoon gatherings. Numerous dances, whist clubs, and birthday celebrations dot the schedule with visits and travels noted among residents.
An old war claim from January 16 in Haute Indiana shows Captain William Taylor, of this city, forwarded to War Department for $2,500. The case mentions Civil War service, canal cutting near New Orleans, and Farragut’s river entry. Congressman Gee W. Faria will review the matter.
A New York dispatch reports London money and discount rates tumbling as fear of gold exports drives bullish sentiment. Bank of England balances rise, signaling easing loan costs. analysts warn against selling in fear, predicting continued cheap money and potential stock market volatility.
A Havana dispatch describes police actions during reconcentration, removing bums, vagrants, and juveniles to shelters. Streets are to be cleared, with work programs for adults and schooling revived for orphans, as authorities tout protective reforms amid unrest.
Washington dispatch lists vacancies at the military and naval academies for the class entering in June and details how congressmen or district nominees may fill seats. It notes limits on appointments, regional vacancies, and the impact of urgent service needs on available cadet slots through 1900.
A Denver rioting case connected to Charles E. Harris of Denver at the opera house is in flux with indictments against six men recalled to add Harris’ name as seventh. Harris cannot be tried, so guilt remains unresolved while the trial is set for next week. Plus an advisory note from the Seven Sutherland Sisters offering a free booklet on hair care and a notice for Globe-Democrat subscribers missing issues. An Excelsior Lodge Masked Ball notice and a local newspaper subscription query complete the brief.
In New York talks are under way on a proposed six plant copper combine led by the American Copper Mining company. Backed by powerful interests, the group names Boston Montana Butter Boston Old Dominion Arcadian Tamarack and Osceola as core partners with Calumet and Hecla reportedly declining. The move draws money into copper shares as brokers rush to invest while observers note potential concentration of control amid a booming market.
Arrangements completed for a banquet on February 6 with President McKinley expected to attend. Officials including Secretary of State Jane and Postmaster General Smith will accompany him, and Plunkett will preside. Governor Wolcott and Major Quincy noted among distinguished guests. The visit may include a stop at the Touralis hotel during a Washington stay.
A remarkable oil well on the Powell farm in Blackford County Indiana is reportedly producing about 180 barrels daily. In Bluffton on January 1, crews have worked around the clock for more than 46 hours setting tanks to hold the rising crude output.
A Washington special reports the United States effort not to offend Spain has kept Austria from raising its mission to embassy. State Department holds the information as relations with Spain remain close. Austria began negotiations to raise the mission during the recent war but did not complete the move. Also: Gen R Wendling lectures at the high school on Mirabeza and the French Revolution.
Kansas Governor William E Stanley attends Sunday services with 37 state lawmakers, all from different districts. The group fills the First Methodist Church in Topeka, drawing strong church support and a warm, public reception as Stanley is seen as a devout Methodist and potential future vote-getter.
Ex governor Leedy attended the First Methodist Church yesterday morning and Sunday school in the afternoon. The morning service marked the Woman's Home Missionary Society anniversary, with Leedy taking part in Sunday school and giving a talk on the lesson. He declined to promise teaching a class now, planning to decide after the legislative session ends.
John J. Irvine, a former circuit court clerk, leads a movement among colored men to colonize Negroes in the south with a charter filed for the Colonization... Ald scheme. Promoters aim to organize in every Southern city as part of the plan.
Ex president Benjamin Harrison, in Indianapolis, imitated a citizen role during a January evening walk when a passerby identified two men near him as suspects in thefts. Mrs Smith directed Harrison to the pair, highlighting a curious encounter during a routine stroll.
In North Topeka Charles Lukens made a business trip to Wabamses county. George Lerr reached last evening. Miss Dora Swenton leaves for Clay Center to visit friends. Mrs. J N Henry, recently ill, shows improvement. Edwin Winn of Kansas City visited yesterday. Grace Straw of Kansas City to visit Edith Falls next week. A M Petro able to be downtown after a week with the grip. M Schwartz of Central avenue suffers a severe grip. The club meets Tuesday at Mrs Charles Cur Hats home. Hats at cost to clear spring stock. Mrs S L Courtney advertises walking hats and tams at low prices. Ed Small and Sus spent Sunday at Shelr ranch in Jackson County. W W Crittenden returned from a western business trip and plans to attend the big sale at Cosley & Post’s this Saturday and Monday. Shoppers urged to visit for bargains on steps. W T K club meets Tuesday at Mrs W Iris Van Buren street. The Baptist church announced festive services with Rev. leading. Victor Council No 4 K L of S to host entertainment and dance Monday at Barrett hall. M T K club to meet Tuesday evenings. Miss Mabel Gilman hosts at her home in Man-
Herman Beck, 79, principal owner of the Northern Ohio woolen mills, died last night after suffering a nervous shock aboard the French steamer La Champagne last year when the vessel was disabled at sea. He never recovered.
A fragmentary report claims Hon of the Creeks and Cherokees will move to Mexico, settling on lands ceded by their government near Sonora and Guanadial, with further references to penitentiary terms and mixed remnants of political and literary topics. The text is garbled, but suggests a relocation of Native American tribes and mentions various names and places in a disjointed way.
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