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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1899
Page
6
The proceedings discuss General Eagan before a war invest commission. Judge Worthington argues no liability for his language under U.S. law. The president allegedly granted immunity to witnesses, complicating potential military court-martial outcomes.
The Social Democrats of Sweden threaten to use a general strike to push political concessions after King Oscar’s throne speech omitted the petition signed by 365,000 citizens to lower voting property qualifications from 325 to 140. Ten thousand protesters in Stockholm urge extension of suffrage, with similar actions reported in Malmo and Gothenburg as the movement spreads along the peninsula.
Mayunn January 2 United States military administration warns that Cuban soldiers turning bandit in the woods would be tracked by cavalry and forced to surrender. Generals say the same hard line used against western plains and mountain Indians will be applied. Seventh Cavalry based in Pinar Del Rio, Second Cavalry in Santa Clara and Matanzas, Eighth Cavalry in Puerta Principe. Governors and garrison commanders ordered alert and readiness to act at any Brigandage opportunity.
Reports from the Inter-Alpine Valley describe fierce fighting on January 17 near Ceari Bay, 13 leagues from La Paz between insurgents occupying Le Pas and President Almas forces. The insurgents won, with 42 killed and 8 prisoners captured, while desertions from the government troops were reported daily.
A fragmented OCR item reports an elevator accident injuring or killing a person name unclear amid garbled text about a fatal incident and a separate political note. The second fragment references a political candidate from Utah and a vote context, with dates obscured.
The Denver live stock convention opened with debate on a uniform western county law to exterminate predatory wolves. Traders discussed last years cattle prices while range men from the north argued with southwest weeders. A. J. Bothwell of Wyoming urged permanent bounty laws and broader cooperation.
Denver January 25 resolutions adopted by the live stock convention approve the bureau of livestock industry against contagious diseases seek federal annual statistics and livestock welfare. debate on leasing public lands heated with J C McKay opposing any leasing or state cession while C F Johnson D N Stickney and Harris spoke for leasing.
London reports editor Hamilton Brown of the Hellish Realm received a letter from Rear Admiral Dewey regarding the situation in Manila. The admiral cites years of observation and states a final view on imperial policy and the evolving balance of power.
Major Rufus M. Townsend testified the beef supply for states volunteers was inspected as safe and free of chemical treatment. A can opened for taste test, then sent to a chemist for analysis. Marion county reports smallpox nearly wiped out with new cases minimal and some misidentified as chickenpox.
Special says the Diamond Match company plans to secure a contract with the American Straw Board plant. If the deal succeeds the match company will manufacture its own boxes. The ad urges customers to choose their own brand and mentions noted food products.
Gov Stanley resists swift changes to the railroad board as terms expire April 1. State leaders clash over whether Commissioners Dillard and Campbell must immediately depart while Lewelling may stay due to his senatorial role. The dispute centers on court of visitation appointments and political maneuvering from the Populists and Republicans. J M Simpenn of McPherson faces a similar fates in the reshuffle.
Kansas lawmakers petition to oppose seating Brigham H. Roberts, citing Utah politics and polygamy concerns. The protest argues Roberts, a polygamist, undermines federal and state law, urges Kansas representatives to vote against his seat and cites Edmons and Edmons Tucker legal context.
State lawmakers consider a bill introduced by Representative Ours ler to remove grain inspection from state control. The measure, drafted by the State Grain Dealers Association, would empower the trade body to elect the chief inspector and deputies and direct inspections and weights, a move opposed by nonmember dealers who fear loss of oversight.
Lawmakers will travel by five coach train from the depot at 11 am to the reform school. They will dine upon arrival, inspect the cookery, and later review the needs of the institution before returning to the city late in the day.
Kiowa county representative introduces a petition seeking a law requiring millers to brand sacks and indicate weights when flour is adulterated with kafr cor. The aim is to curb the widespread adulteration noted by the petition.
The New York Press notes women skaters favor practical yet stylish outfits for winter ice. Short skirts, sturdy heeled shoes, and velvet or felt hats with feathers are common. The key focus is non rustling petticoats lined with cashmere or flannel to avoid noise on the ice.
County commissioners approved an amount for Detective Dell Harbaugh’s services in the Collins case. They paid 208 dollars, about 15 dollars less than he claimed, settling at 72 dollars per day as agreed with the county attorney. The board initially risked not paying but ultimately honored the agreement.
Rev Samuel Cook Edsall longtime head of St Peters Episcopal Church Chicago was consecrated bishop of North Dakota today by Bishop McLaren of Chicago. Assistants included Bishops Mahlon Gilbert Isaac Nicholson John Hazel White and William Walker. Ceremony at Edsall's church drew bishops clergy and laity. The exercises were described as among the most impressive in Chicago in years.
Mrs Elizabeth Osbon 56, widow of Wes Osbon now in the state penitentiary for the Hammel murder, died yesterday at her Holton home from lung disease and worry. She supported herself and sons by washing. two sons live with their minister. Funeral planned for tomorrow at Holton, with Governor Stanley expected to seek permission for Wes Osbon to attend.
Helena Montana reports senatorial race totals with Clark at 29, Conrad 20, Maginnis 8, Grubb 14. Sacramento California notes the twenty ninth ballot today producing no chance. Olympia Washington records one ballot with Poster 26, Wilson 23, Humes 20, Rokenny and Lewin 2, Brideee 1 Daniels.
Ackerman, president of the New York based erty Motor company, issues a board statement reaffirming faith in Gendt inverter and denying the recent alleged discovery in the workshop has any significance. We offer laundry services washing colored shirts and guaranteeing color fastness at Peerless Steam Laundry, 112 and 14 W. South.
The State Journal, a full day leased wire paper with strong circulation in Topeka and suburbs, recently erected a handsome three floor brick front building at a prime corner site. The facility highlights include four Linotypes visible behind plate glass and a large business office glass window, marking the paper as a major western newspaper structure.
Assistant Secretary Howell issues a circular easing disinfection for moist hides from cattle after abattoir removal. Moist hides from Norway Sweden and Great Britain may enter without disinfection provided invoices declare origin and that hides came from healthy cattle, certified by a veterinary officer.
Real estate transfer notes list multiple transactions including Milpham addresses such as Van Turen street and Harrison street, with buyers like Jas Gleed and W J White. Entries mention prices from 1 to 800 dollars, parcels in Walnut Grove and Willard additions, and trustees handling several properties on Van Buren and East Flat avenues.
A batch of bankruptcy petitions filed in New York includes W H Lamb a builder Liabilities 267723 with permeable unsecured 2479 J L Taylor petition shows liabilities 165 assets 250 Charles V Moore of White Plains files bankruptcy Moorehead insurance solicitor also files petition details mention debt and assets unclear due to damaged text
President Hart announced that the Chicago club will hold spring training at Hudson Hot Springs in Grant county New Mexico. The team departs around March 15 and will stay until April 4, then plays Kansas City for five to six days before heading to the season schedule.
Jan 25 near the Odd Fellows building on West Iron avenue, Rev Mr Erman died suddenly after treatment by Dr Crowley. Officials list heart failure as the probable cause of death and value the incident as a natural collapse.
The report notes Atchison faces 17000 needed for current expenses amid a large bonded debt. It accuses the council of overpaying the city attorney by 600 yearly beyond legal allowances, sparking protests from most Atebisuri residents.
Saunders Jones reports another telegram from brother Lawrence saying the search will not end before Thursday. He plans to head north with Mayor Taggart unless new tidings arrive to prolong their stay.
Chicago reports W B Crosby will depart for Havana to scout sites for a cold storage plant. Chicago capitalists move to form a company to build warehouses in Havana, Santiago and San Juan to handle butter eses fruit and game. Stated details include a proposed 600,000 mining deal in Spokane with John A Pinch and A B Campbell purchasing the Commerp group in Union County Oregon. Campbell heads east to finalize arrangements as the deal progresses.
The notice details a January 20 entertainment by Leland Powers impersonator with season-ticket holders able to pick numbers January 17 at Rowley and Snows. It mentions seat reservations, single tickets on sale Saturday, and a bridge funding plan by Fort Scott city officials. Also notes Furns' anniversary event January 25 at G A hall and free button sewing at Peerless Sheam Tunary on West Eighth Street.
President Schurman of Cornell and Prof Worcester of Michigan lead the commission tasked to inquire into the condition of the Philippines. They depart last evening over the Canadian Pacific for Vancouver aboard the Empress of Japan. General Otis and Colonel Denby are also noted. Denby delayed by the war investigation commission.
W M St French announces that the Chicago Institute has wiped out its 196000 dollar debt through friends subscriptions. The plan includes a new gallery of American art and an east wing addition. A sale in New York of Thomas B Clark oil paintings will help form the gallery.
Paris January 23 the preliminary sitting of the Venezuelan court of arbitration was purely formal with the next meeting set for April. The court met in the room loaned by the Spanish American peace commissioners at the foreign office. Representatives included the arbitrators the Russian ambassador Prince Ouroussaff the British ambassador Sir Edmund J Monson the U S ambassador General Horace Porter and M Delcasse the high foreign affairs official.
The Herald reports a continental scheme to unite major bicycle saddle manufacturers with a Cleveland meeting slated this week. The planned combine would be capitalized at 1.5 million dollars, with 750 thousand preferred and 50 thousand common stock, uniting most North American producers and handling business from a central New York office to cut costs and standardize prices.
Barr Col January 25 The dead bodies of Charles N O Har a and his wife found in a hole on their ranch corner after missing for days. Skull crushed. Frank Harold employed on the ranch under arrest for the crime. R J McCreary arrested as an accessory. Motive suspected to be theft of cattle sale money. Threats of lynching led to Harold being moved to Brighton for protection by a strong guard.
In Atchison residents watched a railroad man lure rats from a hole on Fifth Street using cheese and a string. He caught several rodents while a large crowd gathered. The City earns a quirky claim as the global fad spreads locally. In Marion a 74 year old widow fractured her hip when a chair collapsed under her, doctors say she is recovering.
The Santa Fe bought the Clark hotel and Pred Harvey plans to rebuild and operate it in Newton. E Horan, the current proprietor, is ordered to vacate but refuses, claiming a lease through April. He vows to fight the eviction in court if necessary.
Market note from the State Journal reports wheat trading mixed with renewed bullish pressure fading, prices wavering as investors weigh supply demand signals. Traders observed erratic activity and cautious sentiment amid unsettled futures and futures spread dynamics.
The report sketches erratic prices in hogs cattle and corn with mixed sentiment from New York markets. It notes declines in many stocks and a cautious tone amid unsettled demand, while commodity quotes show lower hogs and steady state for others, reflecting a tepid trading session.
Fragmentary notice reads Wanted man archer from Lauran area seeks travel assistance. Misc letters hint at housing and sale listings including bungalow rent and sale of a small property. Content is unclear and partially garbled.
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