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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
6
A fragmented obituary of policy aims shows the administration pressing a plan to test autonomy, with references to executive action and potential delays. The report notes discussions on how to advance the plan, including authorization and international considerations affecting U S interests and Havana.
Fragmentary scrawl references U.S. Senate committee talks on territories and statehood timing. Mentions party balance, proposed proportions, and possible actions shaping a prospective congressional settlement. Names and places blur in OCR, but signals pressure on territorial bills and sisterhood of tribes context linger.
Report from Antapella Maryland dated January 21 outlines a stalled senatorial contest with no clear front runner. Ballots show McGorman Gorman Shaw and Shryock among leading factions, hints of a compromise candidate. Separate ad describes Ely Brothers’ Ely’s Cream Balm claims for cold relief with prices and locations.
Washington authorized to sell surplus unallotted lands of Potawatomi and Kickapoo in Kansas. Lands offered in half quarter sections, to highest bidder via public land office in Topeka. Purchases limited to two quarter sections. funds set aside for two boarding and industrial schools. $2000 appropriated. 60 acres to each absentee tribe member before disposal.
A New York capital syndicate aims to buy electric plants and rail lines in Michigan cities. The deal targets Detroit area electric street railways in Battle Creek Kalamazoo Jackson Lansing and nearby power interests with options on the properties and a multi million dollar value.
President Dole moves ahead of Ogden this morning as he heads east shortly after dawn. The day’s pace quickens with political maneuvering and shifting support figures becoming clearer as campaigns enter a new phase.
Jan 21 dispatch from Cannes reports that even with persistent neuralgia and tendon pain the Grand Old Man, Mr. Gladstone, went out for a drive in the afternoon.
Washington January 2 The House committee recommends broad legislation authorizing the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe and the Muskogee Goal and Halfway companies to construct branches in Indian Territory as part of a statewide road and railroad expansion effort.
Cincinnati firm Hockstr ore Co shows assets at 375000 and debts at 200000 amid financial strain. Lawton notes Mrs Henry Gladstone and Mr George Armistead depart for Cannes under their original plans. Fraulein Stolle presents art lecture with slides from Cresden to Paris and a guided tour through galleries and color stereoscopic portrayals.
Recent Topeka social notes recall a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Benton hosted by Mr and Mrs A H Casa at 1500 West Tenth. Attendees included Almon Benton, Court families from St Marys and Geaga, and many local residents. The event featured flowers, lanterns, a piano recital by Miss Curtis, and numerous gifts including a garden watch. Two large card parties by Mrs Prescott and Mrs Cross drew wide local participation with prominent guests across Topeka society.
Mr and Mrs Frank Whitmer entertained at a very pleasant five party Thursday evening at their Pal street home. Rooms were decorated with carnations and palms. Attendants included Miss Julia Whitmer Miss Virgie Payne Miss Perle Latham Miss Emma Whitmer Miss Eisie Valentine Miss May Jange Miss Marie Bennett Miss Barth Ott Ralph Valentine Tom Whitmer West Mediicott Lawrence Chamberlain Luther Nellis Thad Payne Carl Neill Ralph Moore and the Whitmers will host again for the event. Also noted were Terrence J Ewart going to Kansas City for a lumber position visiting John I McGuire of San Mareini and family at 1596 West Sixth street H L Robinson in Cleveland for his mother’s illness Miss Curtix preparing to return to Washington and Duplicate Whist and Douze Whist Club meetings upcoming.
Fallett Kilbourn an elderly Washington businessman and newspaper figure to undergo lunacy proceedings for confinement in an asylum. His suicide attempts in the past week are noted alongside a history of real estate and newspaper interests and a past jail term after failing to yield books in a congressional inquiry.
Sanitary Sergeant W. Fowler notes a city ordinance about garbage disposal exists but was never enforced. It required residents to place waste in rear alley barrels and for the city to provide disposal teams under a city physician’s supervision. Enforcement may begin if funds allow next spring.
Charles Hottentiett a self styled palm reader from Pennsylvania faced judge Atchison after arrest in North Topeka for carrying concealed weapons. He claimed innocence while a waiter was assaulted during an incident at a North Topeka restaurant. He was fined $15 and argued for suspended sentence.
Officials spoke on Spyper- Vice reform at the Senate Investigating Committee hearing in Washington. Samuel M. Carr, Sheridan Iowa schools chief and former Indian schools head at Santa Fe New Mexico, complained of political removal in 1899 and bureau refusal to transfer or reinstate him in service.
Corlis P Huntington testified in a New York supreme court affidavit that he does not intend to move to California. The assertion aimed to defeat a motion to examine him before trial in the case brought by Horace B Chittenden as Signees of A S Hatch Co for $26,458. The court denied the motion to examine him prior to trial.
St Petersburg reports a deficit of over 105 million roubles in the budget but covered by treasury free balance. M DeWitte praises the gold standard noting gold in circulation rose from 37 million to 155 million roubles end 1897, with treasury gold up 109 million. He cites reduced banknotes by 132 million and declares Russia now holds higher gold than paper. He pledges to maintain the reform and protective system despite trials.
Washington January 21 President McKinley and Mrs McKinley were hosted at a dinner by Secretary of State and Mrs Sherman. The dining room featured palms pink roses and ferns with a brides rose centerpiece. Guests included Gage Alger Mckenna Gary Tang Buss Wilson Hanna McCallum and Perkins among others.
London reports from Yokohama say nine Japanese warships will sail to Chinese waters within a week. Japan is prepared for war, signaling a mobilization of the army and navy. The fleet likely heads for Wei Hai Wei, indicating the status quo in Manchuria and a continued challenge to Chinese and allied interests.
London reports the death of Miss Katherine Forsythe, the actress formerly leading lady to John McCullough in 1878. Born in Philadelphia, she later went to England, returned to America, and was last seen at the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia.
Fragmentary notices describe MR BARBER near death from internal hemorrhage at 213 East Tenth with hospital transfer possible. Separate item reports the December bank condition showing declines in loans, deposits, and reserves, and a pardon for Marion man J B McCarty. Also brief freight discrimination complaint and a Farman's sale ad.
Commissioned reforms target simplifying adjudication of pension claims while maintaining strict show cause requirements. New rules seek consistency across administrations, with closes ties to fraud evidence before reopening cases and awaiting interior secretary approval before effect.
Professor Swensson attended the library ball with the date 224 noted in the event record. The fragment suggests a literary or campus gathering titled Taand of the Midnight Sun.
The market notes an opening wide for May and steady prices for other grains as wheat gains near eight cents on strong demand. Cowes and hogs show mixed movements while corn remains quiet. provisions firm with May wheat opening higher, and receipts varied across Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis markets.
Scribner's Magazine for 1898 outlines a major programme with Lodge's The Story of the Revolution illustrated by Howard Pyis and a corps of artists. Includes Mahan's American Navy to the Revolution with Chaplin and others, Page's Red Rosk novel, Kipling and Davis among contributors, and Life at Girls College plus Harvard Princeton Yale undergraduate life.
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