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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
4
A collage of political and financial notes from US papers. It cites Senator Mason’s treaty stance, Aguinaldo’s war powers, Cottrell’s senate status, and predicts action on peace. Chicago wheat and Wall Street move cautiously as markets thaw.
Congress grapples with expansion policy as members press the administration for a stance on expansion. Johnson of India questions Dolliver in debate. he dodges. General Grosvenor calls the issue a matter beyond military occupation. Philippines fate remains with Congress. The president remains silent as party lines harden.
A fragmentary notice reflects on illness and credit, noting that only the hungry or truly needy should seek aid. The text is garbled and offers an unclear social commentary without concrete events or identifiable names.
A garbled local tale from Atchison describes rough discipline of boys at a school where disobedience leads to forced writing tasks and lists for future use. A wife scalds herself over hot water, the husband threatens retribution, and next morning conditions improve after a domestic incident involving a bath.
John G. Curtisse to be invited to address Washington and Lee University graduates in June. Seth Low, ex mayor of Brooklyn, acted as arbitrator in a wage dispute where print workers asked for 14 dollars weekly. Low ruled for the company. Prince Chimay’s luck myth linked to a jade talisman. he survived a Christmas hunting accident with rib injuries. The Princess of Wales possesses a jade cross once owned by the King of Detmari, a valued artifact. Rumors touch Congressman Piney’s 1556 Hudson visit planning a newspaper venture, then abandoning the Abbey. Arthur P. Gorman associates speculate on post senate plans. Croker and Tammany urge a New York move, but he remains doubtful about a Senate bid.
A column of playful social observations on women and courtship set in a dated New York tone. It riffs on hesitance in relationships, streetcar glances, and perceptions of apparel as signals, with sardonic asides on female etiquette.
Vancouver despatch notes Australian advices from Sydney and Hobart. Metis island reportedly disappeared from charts after 1390 height, while Southern Cross departs Hobart under Captain Borchrevink seeking the south pole. NZ stops Austrian emigration causing shipping concerns at Sydney. Australian crime and Tichborne case intrigue also feature in the cable.
Astoria Ore Jan 7 The ship previously drifting toward Gannon Beach ten miles west of here is out of danger. Its time of escape is not learned but it is believed to be at sea and now out of reach of land. If details emerge they will be reported.
Fort Scott Kansas a local Methodist church expelled Mayor P C Hesser for failing to enforce liquor laws. Hesser and his wife both involved with factions. church leaders state his withdrawal was voluntary and that pastors offered three alternatives. Church asserts oath sacred and public duty requires enforcing laws.
Richard C. Cushing, an Omaha contractor and Mallory Cushing partner, filed for bankruptcy in Chicago with liabilities of 28 245 dollars. Assets are listed near 000. Noted creditors include C J Lantry of Strong City Kansas for 347 000, Charles Parmalee, receiver of Citi gens Bank in Plattsmouth Nebraska for 10 000, and A Meciamue, receiver for German Savings banks of Omaha for 41 000. Property listed across Omaha San Antonio Kern County and Scott County Nebraska. Largest secured creditor Nebraska National Bank Omaha.
Real estate transfers list SS R Houston and wife transferring the north half jets 95 100 3 4 6 and tenth wyvenue to west to C Holman. The filing records indicate a property conveyance between named individuals within the local real estate ledger. The details suggest a subdivision lot transfer affecting specified block and avenue locations as part of ongoing property transactions.
Denver news reports the National Live Stock convention voting to reelect President John W. Springer of Denver Vice President J M Holt of Denver Secretary Charles Martin of Denver Treasurer George L Goulding of Denver and naming a three member board of control Peter Jansen of Nebraska D N Stickney of Wyoming and G F Patrick of Colorado. The meeting adjourned with the next meeting place undecided.
Reports from state sessions show multiple ballots with various candidates leading in each race. Delaware and Nebraska lists include Gray Addicks Dupont Chandler Spruance Handy Hayward Allen Wassler and others while Wisconsin shows shifts between Stephenson Cook Webb and Ryan in the senate contest.
Arthur Brown a glove factory employee leapt from a fifth story window and died shortly after in St Louis He left behind a complicated marital history with a wife in Amsterdam and a recent divorce suit served on him The newly wed Mrs Mamie Wulfert was the woman he married shortly before the tragedy
The new officers will be President C C Coleman Secretary C J Brown and Treasurer Howell Jones. Vice president Sam Kimble is named, with Manhattan and Topeka listed for posts. Delegates to the American Bar Association will include Silas Porter J C Postiewaite J T Pringle W Cunningham J W Parker Abram Berger Ira K Lloyd L Stillwell. Alternates are David Overmyer John O Wilson and Charles Hayden.
The St Joseph city council passes an ordinance granting Jackner Contracting Company of Chicago a franchise to build a new water system to be completed by October 1 this year. The move follows a dispute with the present water company over a renewal contract due to expire January 1, 1900.
Obituaries list Mrs. William Sheets dying at 452 Seward Ave with funeral tomorrow morning at St Josephs. Infant son of Mr and Mrs McKnight dies at home south of Topeka with funeral Saturday. Mrs Hila Benedict dies at 12 West Fifth Street with funeral plans not yet announced. Miss Jessie Bo Hammins wins a Governor Stanley supported free scholarship to Oread Institute Worcester, a domestic science institution offering tuition and other benefits.
The Senate passed Householder’s bill governing state charitable institutions but did not read it a third time to respect senators’ feelings. The text notes the bill’s 9% pages and mentions W. Meyer winning the Winfield College Orator title and prizes at Southwestern Kansas College contest, with Jeffrey and others placing behind.
The text reports a big bank failure in Belfast and local meetings. Democrats plan a city meeting at Flambeau hall 218 Kansas avenue to discuss the spring election, with entertainment and a game at Turner hall the next night.
Topeka presents Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac at the Grand Opera House tonight with seating at ten and twenty cents. A cheap preview promises a large audience eager to see the famed swashbuckler’s features and the Ferris company’s costumes and accessories.
Chief George O Wilmarth releases Topeka fire department annual report for the year ending December 31, 1908. It cites an 99 percent efficiency rating, lower fire insurance rates, and highlights fires confined to origination sites, with total property losses about 12,880.00 and insurance losses around 350,625.00. One woman burned to death, several others seriously injured.
New York January 27 Nat Goodwin expressed surprise at the U S district court ruling awarding John M Maxwell $10000 in damages for allegedly infringing on his play Ambition He and his manager disputed the amount calling the award an outrage and questioning the court s view of royalties versus potential earnings They noted Ambition s royalties were modest and suggested Rostand s Cyrene de Bergerac and other cases raise similar issues about piracy in theater.
Brief dispatches report a California raid where two masked men looted a Vegetable ranch house east of Sacramento. Ten Japanese residents were awakened and robbed. one man, Mateurmama, resisted and was shot and killed as the robbers escaped.
A garbled grocery advertisement from The Star Grocery proclaims low prices, money-back guarantees, and profit sharing with customers. It lists numerous items and prices including coffee, canned goods, produce, baking powder, meats, and household products, and ends with “We are selling at out.” The uneven text suggests a local storefront catalog promoting value and customer satisfaction.
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