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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1899
Page
5
A local report questions the fairness and efficiency of the county taxation scheme. Officials and residents debate assessment methods, revenue accuracy, and potential reforms amid mounting scrutiny of fiscal practices.
County officials seek tax levy adjustments as Shawnee County plans a 6 mill General Revenue levy matching last year. The budget notes a 5 mill levy on assessed valuation raising about 56,642 for general operations, with debate over covering expenses and debt. Officials warn of possible higher costs if revenues fall short.
A crowded Topeka scene lists political visits and returns including Congressman Chester I Long Senator W A Harris and others in town. Reports note a flood between Lawrence and Kensal City and a busy social page with weddings, outings, showers, baptisms, and theater plans.
The Herald from Buenos Aires reports United States minister W. Buchanan has sailed to Montevideo for two days then to Rio de Janeiro and New York. It notes he plans to resign his post and form a banking house in Argentina with a $100,000 present, and that he signed a treaty between Argentina and the United States.
J W Brewster and son express gratitude to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during bereavement for the recent loss of their wife and mother. Printed lines mention local businesses and a few garbled names and addresses from an old newspaper fragment.
The attorney general recommends that the Cuba commander refer the Cady & Co. matter to Havana civil authorities to determine if improvements should proceed or be abandoned. If superior law and public health require, the War Department may suspend execution and seek damages. Administrative decision by the War Department may follow.
Washington July 12 Attorney General Griggs issued an opinion on the Havana sewer system contract with Michael J. Cady & Co under the old Spanish treaty terms. He cannot state definitively if Cady & Co retain rights from authorities or under any alleged contract. The military authorities face whether to permit a still inchoate project costing about 34 million dollars that would tear up streets and disrupt the city.
Topeka council nears end of paving action for the year as petitions from Topeka avenue King street Fillmore street and Thirteenth street were approved by the street committee. Bids to advertise for paving Greenwood avenue Willow avenue Buchanan Street and an alley were ordered. John Ritchie won the West Whest contract at 1.23 per sq yd plus 46% per linear ft for curbing and 284% for grading. Bond approvals followed for performance guarantees and several contractors posted bonds.
Martin Roberta, Guatemala’s financial representative, tours New York selling a railroad built with American capital and expressing hope that Guatemala and most Central American states will join the United States. He denounces sensational revolution reports and explains silver debasement fears tied to coffee prices, calling talk of revolution on that basis nonsense.
Nebraska endures a hot wave with temperatures climbing past ninety in Omaha. A laborer, Igus Gunnell, collapsed while traveling to work in the extreme heat. Local business ad notes promotion on rubber tires at Rebkopi's Carriage Factory, 207-209 WW.
Report from Secretary William HR Born of the state horticultural society details fruit prospects across Barker, Johnson, McPherson, Riley, Pratt, Washington, Wilson, and Adair counties. Apples, pears, peaches, plums, and grapes range from poor to excellent, with many varieties affected by heat, drought, or disease. Some counties report strong Concord grapes and Missouri Pippin apples, others note dead or poor stands among newly planted trees. The bulletin ends noting officials praise the state’s officers and legislative members.
In Crawford Mississippi on July 11 two men Shields Trving and F A Tarleton were shot to death after months of bad blood. They met and exchanged a few words before drawing and firing pistols. Tarleton died instantly while Irvin Tarleton would die later that afternoon.
Albany July 12 the state civil service commission at night adopted new rules to govern New York City civil service. The rules, with slight penalties, mirror the Becraft weeks once approved by Mayor Van Wyck. The law department exemptions are reduced from many to few. Positions of superintendents of houses almshouses and training schools are affected as the rules shift appointment powers and eligibility criteria.
The new blue book debuted with strong expectations claiming authority and popularity. It highlights patrons and political figures as it surveys legislative sections, noting newly named entities and a wider scope than prior editions.
Cleveland, July 12. F C Getchell an insurance agent in Cleveland who was kidnapped as an infant 25 years ago was reunited with his mother Mrs Emma Smith who journeyed from Birmingham Alabama after a long search. She was met at the train by her son. The mother says the infant was taken by a relative to New Orleans and placed in an orphan asylum before reaching adulthood.
Announcement from New York July 12: Miss Harriet Pierce Graham daughter of Brigadier General William Montrose Graham US Army retired and great granddaughter of President Pierce to Lieutenant Archibald Henderson Beames of Greensboro North Carolina an Annapolis mathematics instructor. Civil War note mentions opposing brigades led by General Graham and Major General A M Beales. Elks hold special meeting for initiation on the 16th and 18 pounds sugar price listed.
Information on Santa Fe excursion fares from Pueblo Colorado Springs or Denver to return 24.00 17.90 July melts Pittsburg Pa return August 1 inclusive. The Santa Fe offers travel with rock ballast tracks steel bridges electric lighting dining rooms and Harvey management. T. L. King agent Topeka Kansas.
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