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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1899
Page
5
Miscellaneous city items circulate about building additions on West Sixth Street, street work, and property changes. Residents discuss employment shifts, bids, and street improvements while weather and local routines influence daily life.
Mayor Jones asserted control of Toledo proceedings after a council setback. Members voted 33 to defeat a motion, directing the city clerk to solicit new bids for the sale of the gas plant, with the mayor to oversee the process again.
The Topeka city council approves a resolution to call a special election on bonds for a city ball under the general law. City Attorney Bird wants delay, but supporters say delay harms progress and a vote should occur Wednesday evening. The Commercial Club and a lawyers’ committee influence the timing while debate centers on the old versus new law and proper authority.
A city committee report notes the council’s rush to close the deal for the sale of two small city lots on Seventh Street and Kansas Avenue. Knights and Ladies of Security offered to buy the plots at 45.10, with the mayor authorized to execute a deed upon payment, amid threats the sale could be enjoined.
Secretary Anderson reports letters from multiple counties endorsing a 1904 Kansas semi centennial exposition. J E Baird of Republic County and Senator Hanna of Clay County back an event, with pledges possibly reaching $1000 per stock.
Chicago July 23 A sugar war begins as chairman Watson of the sugar committee announces granulated sugar will sit at 85.50 per hundred pounds instead of 64. The statement warns wholesalers who do not comply will face pressure from those who do.
Outside wholesalers warn of further sugar price declines as Arbuckle Bros and American Sugar Refining clash over markets. The dispute fuels a drop of several cents per hundred pounds, with dealers predicting continued pressure if outsiders persist.
Newport society notes a radical shift from horse carriages to autos. Drexel family sells horses to fund electric carriage era. Mrs Drexel to drive a Stanhope phaeton. Mrs Ottrichs boosts popularity of autos, surprising friends with a suburban shopping trip by automobile.
Special dispatch from Indianapolis reports Senator Albert J. Beveridge writing from Nugasald Japan on July 3 that he is in quarantine due to a bubonic plague outbreak. He notes Japan will not release the Empress of India passengers, delaying his return to America mid July. He explains Japanese authorities are anxious and that ships stopping in Hong Kong and Canton hinder direct routes from the Philippines.
Postoffice inspectors completed audit of Canton office revealing a shortage around 3000 dollars. Postmaster J W Edwards was assisted by deputy Floyd Suh who handled the office. Will George was appointed deputy following the discrepancy.
Dorothy returns from Palmer Lake while Catherine Smith plans a two month stay in Hillsdale Michigan. Robins family heads to Kansas City. Parke Teed travels north to visit an uncle. Mrs Black in Chicago and Mrs Houston hosts a reading at her home southeast of town. Elizabeth Hillis returns to Alliance Ohio after visiting Mabel Hillis on Topeka avenue. Elizabeth Wilson of Boone Texas visits Topeka aunt W Parks. Harlan and Barks return from Detroit and Buffalo trips. Olive Dewar Bertha Sesin return from Pearl Hughes visit in Madison Kansas. Fannie Hemus-Taken hosts at 40 East Dale street with a rainbow party and a Shimbie party complimenting Mrs Hirdle King and Olive Lewis of Tomeka. Card club picnic at Garfield park features many young ladies. Byulah Parker returns from Kansas City and heads to Abingdon Illinois for summer. Ida Ryan returns from Ottawa visit. Leman returns to Kansas City after a week with Miss Louie Snyder. J M Miner travels to Coultis farm to join wife and son. Phapie Huntington of Denver visits Topeka cousins. Francis and Margaret Stewart of Denver stay with Miss Mingle Seiler. C S Myerw back from Ft Scott. eight weeks ill with rheumatism.
Minson Mary and Grace Frost return from two months in Galewsville and Illinois. Ladies Aid of First Congregational church to meet Mrs George Beach at 317 Tyler Street on Wednesday afternoon July 26. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lewis and son Larry visiting Kirksville Missouri for ten days. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Wood and daughters Mabel and Louise Jett vacationing at Paw Paw Lake Michigan in a cottage. Miss Trotta polestats to entertain Wednesday afternoon for Mike Herel Allen of St Louis. Miss Matlie Hilton back from Chicago. Mrs. Dorothy Lakin visiting Topeka relatives. mother’s death noted on return. Miss Edina McChintock visiting Lilian Whitelock. Sunday gathering at Conitis farm with several locals. Mr. Edward Dennis returned from camping near Kuli Nebraska. Nematic Outing Club member. Club operates near Tullo, Neb. Picnic near Washburn campus enjoyed by Orphans’ Dome children. John Harrison and John Nicholson guests of the club to return this week. Families with children enjoyed a cookout east of town Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Charles and others attended. Mrs. C. Samson plans a trip to Massachusetts and New Hampshire next Monday. Miss Lucy Knoetes to Seneca for a house party. Mrs. Charles Holman and daughter remain.
A complimentary dinner was given to California author Eawit Markham, famed for The Man With the Hoe, by the Manhattan Single Tax club at Marlborough hotel. Notables included Tom L Johnson, Henry Groom, Mrs. Henry George, Postmaster Duyton, and John Parsons. Johnson spoke on the single tax and Detroit plans for municipal ownership of streetcars.
President McKinley weighs Cuban municipal elections after Col. Gurcia report that many Cubans seek local offices. The plan allows African local rule under military supervision, testing self government ahead of troop withdrawal. Census results and a future message to Congress will shape action, with representatives of the people guiding the outcome.
A special Missouri Pacific train from Topeka to Fort Scott leaves at 6 a m and returns at 1 p m. Round trip fares listed include Topeka to various stops such as Rosemont Waverly Garnett and Mapleton with fares ranging from 1.00 to 1.65 dollars.
Reverend Father Alyward, 30, rector at St. Juba Catholic Cathedral, travels with Rev. Keogh to Lourdes France. Prayers from the altars ask for his speedy recovery as water from the Lourdes grotto is believed to offer an immediate cure. Alyward was born, educated, and ordained in his current parish and is highly popular.
A fragmented clipping reports Texas and Arkansas entities disputing charter rights for a Paris Texas mill and elevator company amid a Beerviary of State ruling. It mentions a Supreme Court advisory, local notices, and a discount sale for watches, along with train excursions to Colorado Springs and Whittetney Cream delivery details.
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