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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1899
Page
7
Parasol season at its best with prices dropping. Many parasols half price and children’s parasols cut. Special on $1.50 umbrellas now $1.00. Ribbons cheap. Summer underwear sale. See South Window. Silk waists cotton waists marked down. Standard patterns and August designer patterns now in.
Warren M Crosby & Co reports Ogden Gas plans a 10,000 bond issue with 5 million related sales this year and another 5 million next May. Extension to add plant capacity aims to expand mains into People’s Gas territory as a price war looms. Separate notes harshly detail drownings and heat exposure in Sealy and Hearne mass meetings amid severe local suffering.
Mrs Ada Addis Storke sought to confront attorney Grant Jackson by entering his Santa Barbara home at night using a cut window screen. Armed with two pistols and chloroform she demanded knives. Jackson awoke, fought her off and disarmed her after a struggle. a pistol bullet bored the door. She says she went to plead for charges to be cleared and claims heart trouble requires chloroform. She was previously convicted of scandalous letters about a physician.
Floods in Galveston Texas cause widespread damage to homes fences and bridges with railroads believed to incur heavy losses. Relief trains operate to Brazoria and nearby districts while estimates vary and officials stress caution amid exaggerated reports.
Postum Company of Battle Creek Michigan markets Grape-Nuts as a ready to prepare breakfast with a palatable flavor. The product requires no cooking and can be served cold with milk or hot with warmed milk for a richer, high nutritive taste. Consumers are urged to enjoy the convenient, flavorful cereal.
John E L Frost asks Captain Ti Brandley of Matfield Green about reports of nine minerals in Chase County. Brandley, banker and longtime resident, replies the country is rich in zinc ore and discusses zinc material from stone and potential for coal oil and quicksilver as uses, noting years of indications of oil.
In New York and beyond, Bryan supporters claim enough states pledge to nominate with a two-thirds rule. Ex-Governor Hogg of Texas questions the estimate, while Tammany figures press a Gorman Van Wyck Bryan coalition. Senator Gorman hints at Chicago presence in spirit.
A battered Washington telegram reports confusion over recruitment and nepotism claims. The misspelled text references General Otie, Selective Service matters, and a request to adjust volunteer infantry authorizations pending clarity. The fragmentary note hints at policy tensions affecting enlistment and officer appointments.
A jumble of Topeka items notes revival meetings in the city park led by Tay lor, local garb age concerns, and a variety of short notices. People include H Auerbach in New York, Jaks Muhler heading to Colorado, and Walter Joiawon reporting on the G Cass Clay Journal.
Army researchers report violet class reveals flash of smokeless powder at distance, aiding field observation. Experiments by Colonel Smart and Army Medical Museum staff show violet, blue, red and green glasses vary in effectiveness, with violet giving bold relief of flame. Tests to be expanded at Fort Myer and Sandy Hook with field caps and lenses for officers and medics.
Ed Leland a post office inspector in New York City for the past year has been transferred to the Northwest Missouri district with headquarters in St. Joseph He has gone to St Joe to assume his new duties and is the son of Cyrus Leland He has served in New York since the current national administration took charge of postal affairs in the city.
A warrant is issued for Angus M Cannon, president of the Salt Lake Stake Paris, on charges of unlawful cohabitation. The complaint by C M Owen cites Martha P Hughes Cannon as mother of a child and alleges Cannon as the father, with witnesses listed including church and state figures. The case reflects Utah polygamy enforcement in 1895.
Lisbon, O July 10 A strike by skilled workers at the Jocal tin mill for union recognition led to the plant’s closure. The trust manager warned the mill would not reopen under current conditions and the workforce faces abandonment of operations.
Plankinton July 10. The recent change in management at the reform school in South Dakota triggers renewed unrest among inmates and staff. Authorities report tensions rising as new administrators implement policy changes and disciplinary measures.
At the state reform school the change to T H Thompkins a Populist over a Republican sparked an inmate uprising. On Saturday pupils refused marching order and fled the campus prompting pursuit by guards and sheriffs. Twenty seven fled but most were recaptured leaving two men Norwegian and a large Indian still at large. The ringleader is a big boy named John Williams.
The president appoints lieutenants colonel of volunteers including Major J F Well now serving in the Philippines with Gen Merritt, Captain Herbert H Sergeant former colonel of the Fifth Infantry in the Spanish war, Captain John J Brereton of the Twenty fourth Infantry, and Captain B B Plummer of the Tenth Infantry. Brereton praised for valor at San Juan Hill. Plummer recommended for gallantry at San Yago.
New York reports coat tailors plan a wage increase and shorter hours. About 10 000 to 12 000 workers, including 2000 women and girls, consider independent action after split from the Brotherhood of Tall ore and non affiliation with a central body. The United Garment Workers decline support without thorough organization. A mass meeting urged a strike, with leaders predicting mixed odds for success and eventual loss after a peak busy season.
Toledo July 10 Mayor Jones said he is not seeking or waiting to be a candidate for governor if John M. McLean is nominated by Democrats. He aims to serve Toledo first and would enter the race only if the people demand an independent candidacy. Buffalo conference supporters suggest reform movement backing if he runs.
Hundreds of Indians gather at Decatur Nebraska for two weeks of summer festivities. Delegations from the Qipahs reservation and South Dakota tribes arrive, with about 200 aborigines present. They set up tents on the prairie near Yellow Smoke’s lodge, as chiefs and squaws participate in chants and dances, amid a lively but potentially tense atmosphere.
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