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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1899
Page
5
The Star Grocery at 112 East Sixth Street lists ale and retail goods with a large grocer’s catalog. Items include canned meats and peaches, dried fruits, coffee, flour, sugar, soaps, and baking essentials with promotional prices and a money back guarantee on unsatisfied purchases.
An Altoona platform aligned campaign prompts comment by Jenks and Quay. Jenks states Democrats would back Quay if his candidacy upholds the platform. A steering committee urges participation in joint conventions and to pair when absent.
Harrisburg report notes an anti Quay Republican caucus last night with speeches by John Wanamaker and congressmen Huff and Dalzell. Wanamaker urged continued opposition to Quay, claiming state voters back the stand, while efforts focus on defeating Quay through Democratic votes. James M. Gutter, the Defender, gave an interview.
The sixteenth annual meeting of the State Bar association opens in the city’s court room at 2 o’clock tomorrow and ends Friday evening with a banquet. George Wyk will deliver the principal address. Ex-Associate Justice S. H. Allen presides. Officers include C. C. Coleman president and C. G. Brown secretary. The program lists reports, admissions, memorials, addresses on law and citizen, and a banquet at eight.
Washington Jan 21 Advices say Baron Hengelmuller the Austrian minister will return in May and Vienna favors elevating the mission to an embassy. The matter will be discussed in the national legislature in March if credits are voted. No decision yet on who will be envoy or ambassador.
Washington reports General Green warns the future of Cuba hinges on caring for thousands of orphans left by reconcentration. He cites mortality estimates from 410,000 to 600,000 and proposes a general convalescent hospital on hills west of Pinar del Rio to serve troops, noting climate and heat considerations.
A Washington dispatch reports growing alarm in administration circles over Manila and Aguinaldo. Insurgents near Iloilo threaten action, risk of smallpox, and possible outrages. Diplomatic moves loom as Germany or Spain may recognize Aguinaldo, risking entanglement. Britain may recognize U S sovereignty in the Philippines while treaty ratification lingers.
The Abilene Reflector recalls two years of failed plans by J. W. Breidenthal C B Hofman and associates who organized a Wyoming stucco company. Promised fortunes drew directors to Enterprise for dividend talks, but speculators lost over 30 000. Wichita papers quote Will Reese of Salina noting his decade in the stucco business and losses tied to land holdings in Saline County and ventures in Kansas Texas and Wyoming.
McPherson County commissioners struggle to place about 20000 dollars for county funds as local banks refuse deposits and offer no two percent interest. Law requires interest for use of funds, forcing the board to consider safeguarding the money in another county. Peerlew Steam Laundry advertises shirt washing and dye fastness.
An advertisement claims Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Soap and Ointment cure lasting skin itch and facial burning. It asserts blood and skin cleansing removes inflammation, scales, and hair loss, with quick, permanent results and claims to stock from San Francisco.
Washington reports Senor Don Felipe Agoncillo sent a letter to Secretary of State detailing why recognition is due and warning that American troop buildup at Manila and in the archipelago threatens Philippine independence. He cites 260 troops, ships at harbor, and orders to reinforce, urging immediate reassurance that the U.S. intends no war on the Philippines.
The Lexow committee resumed work in St Louis with executive session before 10 o clock to hear reports from department heads on city finances and income. Subpoenas were issued for Assistant Comptroller Gabel and Clerk of the Court of Criminal Correction Wagenturman who could not be found at his office and had not been there for several days.
In Topeka the marble season begins and rumors swirl of an alty court. Marten books are in demand at the city library while the Washburn Athlete Club hosts a benefit concert mid February. Skating gear is found for use again and stamps sales show growth.
A report from Santa Fe dated January 2 notes a severe smallpox outbreak from the Zani pueblo in western Valencia county. The disease has caused many deaths. 217 deaths have occurred and around 600 Indians are sick, with possibly half expected to recover.
Among arrivals today on the Ward line steamer City of Washington were Gen Emilio Nunex and party carrying Cuban expedition experience, Li Young Yew Chinese consul at Havana with his son and secretary, and sixteen passengers from the wrecked Versailles. Washington also brought cigars and tobacco, 161 cannon and pieces of artillery.
Justice Henry W. Williams of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court died suddenly at the Continental Hotel this morning. Heart disease was the cause of death. The report includes a humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript about breakfast.
J Francis Le Baron former Nicaraguan canal engineer issues a statement denying a published denial by a canal commission member. He reiterates offering to explain his proposed route in Washington or in Nicaragua, notes professionalism over profit, and asserts he would seek fair compensation for time if hired as a consulting engineer.
The Washington commissioner of Internal revenue revises the Stormer circular under schedule H of the act of June 13, 18. The ruling holds medicinal articles not taxable when for medical use and sold through pharmacists with prepared prescriptions. Labels may show disease names, formulas, dosage, and physician name without triggering taxation, provided the language is technical and not for advertising.
New York reports copper output in 1898 rose slightly over 1897 from Montana Lake Superior and Arizona mines but stocks soon ran low in both the U S and Europe. Statistician John Stanton says prices must rise and production must grow further to satisfy expanding demand.
Prominent electric railroad operator and real estate magnate Washington, known as a leader in Boston area transport, dies at his city home after a long career. Earlier in life he ran a wholesale grocer business and contributed to infrastructure growth in Massachusetts.
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