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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1899
Page
7
The article reports John Atwood of Leavenworth denying interest in contesting a controversial honor. He says he cannot afford to pursue the matter and will not accept any offer or position. Friends are urged to avoid action that could delay his private affairs and law practice.
Fragmented OCR describes Gabriel Schmuck of Galena as a potential candidate for state treasurer. It notes his Indiana fortune and past roles, including a 1874 involvement and a Democratic bid for mayor of Indianapolis, where he was narrowly defeated amid a Republican landslide.
The state baricuiturs college board adjourned with the president for the Inasiteon fa auccord Thora WHI Seusen Dallota were taken to the board braved to be in deadlock. Amune those voted upon were Fi Diver of With te and T Falrehild, president of the ut. Rest meeting of the board wil be held In tember after the fall term. Babool bemine tia the cantine Profesnye Sichala will continue to mrt as bp and will start the ma chinery for the ensuing sear of sch in rootton. Gener W Kendrick of Junction City who was its applicant for tie presdy withdrew tie application.
The State Auditor E Cole will transfer about 508 dollars in bond fees received from county and municipal bond registrars to the state treasury. The unusual fee collection had not been seen in recent months within the department.
A fragmented item notes changes in Sedgwick County education leadership. W H H Young rumored removal, Wacmney and Hilia Howard linked to superintendent roles, with references to G W Kanavel, treasurer, and an incident involving a one armed railroad accident survivor among youth lady immigrants.
Congressman D W Zastma and J Miller have been named for appointments with Senator Baker informed of possible census supervisor efforts for Miller in Emporia. The move shocks East and the feud outlook remains tense with expectations of further political maneuvering.
Extended disputes involve Mr. Baker and others as August 7 hearing is set at Clas Center. Applicants seek to restrain current funding for a new asylum at Parsons amid claims of prejudged hearings and improper venue. A $300 Governor Stanley scholarship note and related correspondence are discussed alongside scholarship and executive matters.
A veteran officer cites a deal between the president and the secretary of war that General Aave will retire from the cabinet. The plan hinges on completing and issuing the annual war report before a successor is named, with the timing possibly around a Senate campaign and Philippine context.
Chicago staff report defaulter William A Graham, school agent and secretary of the board of education, confessed shortage totaling thousands. He authorised the conveyance of all his property to liquidate debts as bondsmen National Surety and Day Trust seek recovery. Graham, once in charge of tuition and state tax funds, failed to secure re election and reportedly left the city amid stock speculation and rumors of travel to Cripple Creek and New Orleans.
Chicago breweries and striking workers reach a settlement allowing a small wage increase and shorter nine hour days, though a full 13 percent rise to 1850s scale remains rejected. In Function City Court House bids for a new courthouse were opened by county commissioners with three firms submitting offers.
Attention is directed to exceptionally low rates for a coming eastern tour with easy access to prominent points in the east. The Union Pacific offers a Seek series for round trips from Indianapolis. July 2054 rate one fare, preparation for the round trip. For dates of sale and train times, consult F. A Lewis city ticket agent or J. C. Fulton depot agent.
The society committee announced raising 350 in 30 minutes to fund an Auditorium. Despite an injunction against the project, Dean Low said they will proceed, placing collected funds in secure banks or assets. The effort aims to seat the hall and offer a public entertainment venture for the community.
In Little Reek Ark on July 19 two separate farm incidents left two dead and two wounded. George Hoya shot and killed John Gee and fatally wounded Mer Fike on a Camden area farm. Near Alma, Andrew Daugherty opened fire, killing Tom Harris and seriously wounding Jim Gody. Daugherty was wounded as thieves returned fire.
Fire broke out on Congress street and Broadway in Saratoga New York spreading rapidly. The Grand Union hotel narrowly escaped as firefighters saved it. The blaze began in Charley Leggett bicycle shop and was linked to a naptha explosion. Several occupants including Leggett and others were burned out and losses numbered around SLW,080.
Emperor William of Germany spent an hour with Mr Howard Gould on his yacht Niagar aboard Molde. He departed Molde aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern and waved his cap to the crowd as the stars and stripes were raised. The Niagar left the harbor shortly after the Hohenzollern’s departure.
Secretary Al fer conducts morning duties at the War Department in Washington before meeting President McKinley. He declines to discuss Manila negotiations or comment on talks with Vice President Hobart. Garfield park hosts a Minnsinel home talent show July 31 to August 2 with a fireworks exhibit by Holways. Dayton Evening Herald notes crowds at Fairview park for a Dewey Victory production. The scene shows Spanish ships in harbor. Americans appear and the crowd cheers. An advertisement claims electric relief for sore throat in 24 hours.
Bennett Book Store at 730 Kansas Avenue advertises two large shipments bought in New York and sold at low cash prices. A special Commercial Club meeting is called for Friday evening to discuss the auditorial question. Peerless Stearns Laundry and Bennett Optical Store propose services and products, including laundered collars and Thermometers.
North Topeka items recount social calls and visits among residents, with names and addresses in Topeka. The column notes relatives visiting, trips to Terre Haute and Lafayette, a funeral at 1429 Van Buren, and the marriage of Celia England to Murria Moskowitz in Kansas City. It closes with anonymous reader comments on paving, auditorium location, Smoky Row removal, and park plans to unify city interests.
Grain quotations continued to trend downward amid heavy trading, mixed weather, and weak markets. Wheat opened lower and showed tentative stabilization in light trade, with prices drifting and U S selling pressure noted, while corn and oats also faced soft demand and price fluctuations as autumn futures eyed.
A jagged market report covers cattle receipts in Texas and dairy notes at creamery prices. Wheat corn oats and provisions move with cash demand and weather conditions shaping futures. London and New York summaries show mixed signals on wheat and sugar markets, while rental and real estate ads run alongside money market data.
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