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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1899
Page
6
Reliable power advice explains daily output limits and entry points for nearby buildings. It warns high prices from certain suppliers and suggests avoiding waste by using only needed energy, noting generators and belts drive small shop tools and pulleys.
A reader describes a compact electric motor idea that lets a user pay only for the energy they actually use. The plan emphasizes constant availability of electricity for daily routines and suggests a straightforward setup that would be cheap and practical for regular use.
Kingston July 29 The report by Sir David Barbour, former Indian finance minister, on Jamaica sugar industry and politics has caused strong reactions. The document suggests a loan of 1,675,000 pounds to sustain imperial control, while public opinion favors any path other than constitutional surrender amid annexation pressures.
New Haven dispatch reports Miss Annie T King of Le Lanes notified Professor Edward Hetfreen of Smith Academy St Louis three hours before their wedding that she would not marry him. He found plans for the ceremony disrupted as Ralimeet's party prepared. King refuses to give reasons and may join the Sisters as a nurse. Legal action threatened for breach of promise.
New York traders plan to auction the first bale of 1899 cotton to aid Brazos valley flood victims. A New Orleans broker donated 21 weeks wages in premiums and market price to the relief effort. Proceeds will go to the relief committee and sales will move through major cities after shipment from the New York Cotton Exchange steps.
Congressman SW Bailey spoke at a Democratic barbecue in Sulphur Springs Texas. The event featured rekindled party tensions and praise for Bailey and J W Nelson, with Hopkins County Democrats split over prior votes and future senatorial hopes.
In Denison Texas July 22 an elderly woman named Carroon reportedly hid $100 in a fruit jar after a hen nest was robbed. The thieves fled, leaving gold pieces and $3500 in paper money missing. Weather notes from Chicago July 29 predict fair in Kansas with southerly winds.
Community items chronicle visitors, church services, and gatherings in Topeka area. Notables include Mrs. Carre McMahon visiting in St Joseph, people traveling to Chicago and Philadelphia, and multiple church events with sermons and Sunday school schedules.
Mr Benedict resigns as chairman of the Commercial Club committee on good roads. L Hill is appointed in his place. Hill is a long time Topeka township trustee and understands road building. The committee aims to boost highway improvements outside the city to ease travel and aid farmers, hoping for improved and macadam roads leading out of Topeka.
Citizens of Lucas in Russell County held a spring election under an old system with tickets. A question on the new city government’s authority was referred to the attorneys general, Judge J. Lotey writing on the matter.
A clipped obituary note reports the death of Captain Frank H Mills at Fort Leavenworth. It mentions his service under General Grant in 1872 and notes his retirement due to disability in 2000.
The article discusses a possible China Japan alliance welcomed by England and Germany. A Spectator piece argues Japanese reform of China’s army navy and finances could create a strong Chinese state, with Sino-Javanese seas checking invading forces and reshaping regional power dynamics.
Cleveland dispatch reports a suburban Euclid Beach car blown up last night. two rear wheels and axle bent, car tracks damaged, no fatalities though several passengers injured slightly. Martial law debated as Ohio National Guard may guard police actions but soldiers to avoid operating on streetcars unless police request.
In Trieste on July 23 Carlsbad showed disappointment at the possibility of Admiral Dewey visiting for a cure. Austrian papers call him Hero of Cavite. A proposed U S navy delegation and banquet in his honor were discussed after word Dewey would head to Carlsbad but Beardslee declined to serve.
Chicago July 29 A Maxwell Street policeman has drawn from the hydrant at his home thirteen distinct species of animal life in two weeks. The collection includes leeches and a variety of bugs and worms, stretched over the fever fence, presented as an exhibit at Abe Maxwell Street police union.
Vienna dispatch cites widespread ear boxing as a painful army punishment causing thousands of injuries. The war minister issues an order prohibiting the practice amid growing measures to curb harsh discipline. Baseball at Frankfort features Atchison and Frankfurt in a rough game won 9 to 4 after late errors by Frankfurt. Attendance noted as brisk with notable players listed.
An advertisement claims a new prepared food, Grape-Note, offers a one cent meal. It is described as thin pre digested fare that needs only cream or milk to be ready for instant use and nourishing consumption. The novelty is on sale by grocers.
Labor Commissioner Lee Johnsen outlines a history of recent coal strikes in Tepe lon area. He cites that four Big Four companies refused to accept union terms, causing 5,228 miners to strike while these firms lost 4 percent of district business in six weeks. Wright notes sent show sentiment shifts since the walkout.
Washington dispatch reports Governor Roosevelt urged retirement of Gen Alger and relief of Gen Otis from the Philippines command. He proposed Brooke be replaced as China military governor by Gen Leonard Wood. The letter, shown to the president by a cabinet officer, influenced the push to retire Alger.
In Cowes on July 29 the first of three international races for the Coupe de Prince took place over a four mile Solent course. The Temple Yacht Club defends the trophy with the Laurels, owned by Edward Hore, while the Union Des Yachts Francais and Count Bont de Castellane fielded the Aine to challenge. Races continue July 31 and August. The start was clean in a northwest breeze with Laurel gaining early lead as Prince of Wales spectators looked on.
Prancie Curran, a former Second Avenue trolley motorman, was held on $1,060 bail after detectives alleged he possessed dynamite intended to explode on Second Avenue trolley tracks. Murray testified the stick was ready for use and would have destroyed cars and killed passengers if discharged.
The Chicago and Alton road proposes spending between 30 and 40 million dollars on extensive upgrades including new bridges trucks engines stations and cars. An additional Missouri river bridge at Kansas City is to cost 400000 and three new passenger trains are contracted with Pullman. Bonds total 40 million with 25 million for improvements and extensions and 15 million held in reserve.
A rowboat carrying W. Ott, a Chicago resident, and Miss Boynton with another man was swept by a two hour gale on Lake Chequamegon Bay near Ashland Wisconsin last night. All aboard perished and the body has not yet been recovered.
A west bound Burlington train No. 3 was ditched last night near Murray. Engineer Gouldin’s leg was broken and Conductor Sungraff was slightly cut. Only one passenger, Truman Swain of Afton, Iowa, was injured. The wreck delayed service by hours as wrecking crews pushed freight cars away. Enlistment to Date. Washington reports tallies on Philippine jet enlistments, totaling three.
New York dispatch notes Captain Robley D. Evans criticizes the distribution of medals for the Manila campaign. He praises Admiral Dewey, defends naval strategy, and argues that troops at Santiago were overlooked while Manila soldiers received honors. He calls for selective naval stations and questions government spending on docks and repair shops.
Russia in St. Petersburg reports irritation at France’s rapprochement with Germany. Newspapers denounce the Franco Russian alliance as incompatible with Russia’s aims, arguing the German rapprochement harms both nations and stresses dissatisfaction with the closeness.
New York July 29 The Herald reports evidence found on George M Valentine Middlesex county bank of Perth Amboy shows habitual overdrafts with bank officials aware A note for 35000 drawn by Valentine and undetermined was charged to his account while he later served a prison sentence for robbery After years of service the chief cashier earned 2560 a year and bank president Eriuh B Watson claimed no memory of such overdrafts
The steamer St Paul from St Michael arrives with 248 passengers. The Alaska Commercial Company vessel brought a large treasure believed consigned to the company. Passengers include J A Fisher and Israch Dersrosivro among others.
In Topeka items, the Merriam family avoids appointing a receiver for the Capital, after a vote and personal bond issues. The case involves the Mulranesharce and Joal parties, plus attempts to sidestep corrections. A New York Mercantile Dry Goods Store offers free watches and other gifts to attract trade, with further details to follow. A special round trip train to Pt Scott is advertised at 2.00, and Dr Fogler's Wild Strawberry remedy is promoted for dysentery and seasickness.
July 2 report states Mayor La Coste orders halt to gambling in Havane Havens. Raids broaden from Chinese dens to aristocratic circles, fourteen arrests and sizable cash seized. Four police sergeants and five officers petition to reinstate a discharged captain, fined and warned against repeating offense. A new land company hires 100 men in Santa Cruz del Sur.
Elkhorn West Virginia July 19 Two thousand miners left for western coalfields to seek higher pay as local mines close amid a worsening operator push. The move signals growing unrest and potential labor shortages as production declines in the region.
Market report shows wheat firming early on talk of frost and cooler weather in the Northwest, with cautious bullish tone rebounding after injuries to a key Indian crop. Corn futures ease as receipts rise. oats and hogs show mixed to steady demand, while cattle receipts and prices are steady to firm. Sugar and money market data appear alongside the grain mood, with prices indicating cautious gains in wheat and subdued activity in other staples. Local weather hints and farm trade gossip color the session as traders weigh supply signals and recent weather impacts.
Market notes by J Harr i see Tips furnished by J C SImes Comrhehamt report on corn oats and wheat with futures outlook. Prices rise on demand while speculative positions grow and new corn options emerge amid tightening supplies and ample livestock feed demand. July and September receipts and regional quotes from New York Boston Chicago and Minneapolis cited.
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