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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
6
Land of June 1 Amone notable men discuss Rosebery's speech on wealth and value. Cecil Rhodes argues wealth enables civilizing projects such as railways and telegraphs, while Lipton cites wealth's uses for public works and charitable deeds rather than mere personal spending.
Remeny's Pine Art Collection sale at University Hall drew a small crowd and failed to reach the $3,000 needed to satisfy the mortgage on the St Chengo paintings. The top bid was $2,100 for Grease's "Lr Ameur Desappolate," with other pieces sold for prices like $14,100 previously, and several landscapes by Jaupes and DeCamps. The event also noted the Art Police Department still funding city finances, with May fines bringing $1,521, including $1,100 from joints and $135 from disorderly homes.
Indiana man John An décacn of Byuneville was arrested by Chief of Police Adams on charges of attempting to sell green goods worth $100 for $16. Benjamin Jenke claimed $100 worth of the money for its in New Albany. He said he represented Louisville league. Comminator Cardwell sent him to federal court. Checks drawn on Bank of Commerce at Louisville were found in his pocket.
A Klondike era tale from South Bend Indiana reports an Indiana woman physician’s marriage to a wealthy man. The narrative follows Dr Underhill from Goose Creek to Chicago and then Blondie territory, with references to a $38,000 dowry and social circles. Washington coverage notes Spanish minister Duc DiArces visiting the State Department to greet Secretary Day and arrange a presentation to President McKinley. Campbell's shopping dares no comparison to the day’s merits.
Rest and health to mother and child MES. Winslow's soothing StaU used for over fifty years by mothers for teething. Soothes the gums, eases wind, and helps baby sleep. promotes comfort during teething with a gentle formula.
A large detachment of so called Russians exiles known as Gypsies has arrived near New Albany Indiana and been driven from town. Five miles north a picnic outing left an elderly woman exhausted and abandoned after claims of a devil possession. She walked fourteen miles with a heavy package and murmured songs while attempting self harm. Seen without protection, her fate remains unknown.
The Pennsylvania Railroad company sells to Kishi Loeb & Co and Avery & Co. SK 2000 bonds at 5 percent to replace maturing bonds for Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis routes. The new 5 percent bonds are issued under the existing mortgage and are guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
John F. Baudoine of New York appeared before referee Theodore Rub in bankruptcy as a voluntary petitioner. He stated he cannot pay debts but noted that from a grandfather Charien A. Brudoine he receives 32,008 or 2500 a month, and maintains a stable with six horses and twelve vehicles. He lives in an apartment with his three small children and is a widower.
The Wentworth Military School held its annual commencement in Lexingto n Lexingiollo. Among the graduates is Turks Williams youngest son of A W Williams. Mrs Williams attends the ceremony. Edwards Jr son of ex Secretary Edwards is valedictorian after earning top honors. Whit Sharitt and George Sharitt also completed their first year and returned to Topeka.
June 1 saw another Mazet investigating committee session with Captain Price and Mr Kraus under scrutiny. Counsel Frank Moss clashed with witnesses, accusing them of impudence as Chairman Mazet threatened action and ejection for further disruptions by city department attorney Det Sullivan.
Atkinson, a independent traveling salesman from Independence near Kansas City, fell ill after eating undercooked weinerwurst sausages in Lemars Sheldon and Fort Dodge. He developed severe stomach pains twenty four hours later and was treated as a suspected trichinae poisoning. Doctors in Fort Dodge confirmed a typical case of poisoning by trichinae.
A sequence of 19th or early 20th century real estate transfers lists multiple parcels exchanged for sums ranging from 700 to 3,255 dollars. The records name grantors and grantees such as Aline Mf Harland Louise A Way Walter H Merriam James Meriam Matilda J Jackson H W Thompson Albert Vindman P A Hauner B W Carter Mary Lane Anna Lane F Wentworth Hannah Hunt J Zollinger C L Holman Edward Stanler Addie Copley C W Hixon Patton et al and addresses including Crane's addition Fillmore Street Av enue Jackson Street Toland Street andVeules adele ton.
Mayor Drew removed Sergeant Owen from the patrol force and appointed G W Betts to replace him at 7 o clock this monile. Owen offered as detective but could not be reached. The change aims for harmony and a more efficient police force amid friction from malcontents and politics. Betts, brother of Councilman J Betts, is from Topeka and previously worked as a blacksmith before becoming a patrolman.
A St Pete dispatch says the steamer Lafayette arrived today carrying officers and men to take Captain Dreyfus from Devil’s Island for a Paris trial. The guard for Dreyfus includes ten Nenutilean Guards and four menarlines to Ville de Tanger for Cayanne. further notes list deaths of John Smart, Henry Lea Oberlin, and Henry Lee from Decoration Day injuries.
Former congressman Vincent announces he will not run for governor, stating personal reasons and commitment to present duties. Political observers note implications for party dynamics and upcoming campaigns in the state.
Ex congressman W D Vincent declines governorship bid while praising John Breidenthal as the strongest Populist Democrat option. The piece surveys Republican tariff and silver issues, Philippine policy shifts, and the potential cross party alliances as 1890s dynamics shape a volatile race.
William Powell of Emporia was sent to the penitentiary yesterday and today returned to custody as ordered by the supreme court. Powell, sentenced to five years for stealing 19 chickens valued at 2, faces a stay of sentence pending trial. He must post a 500 dollar bond to be released until the case is heard.
Attorney General Godard writes an opinion saying the board of regents cannot lawfully extend professor contracts beyond two and a half years. The ruling would nullify recent agreements made with favored professors for two and a half years, potentially ending those positions at the close of the current school year.
In a Republican majority, successors to teachers would be elected and Populists seek to retain an office. If partisan fights persist at the college, its value and thousands of dollars in state money expended there may be wasted. Bipartisan prudence could benefit the institution.
Coffeyville Vitrified Brick Company appeals to the Supreme Court seeking to overturn a $5,000 district court verdict for the death of Eli K. Zimmerman. Zimmerman, an employee, was killed in an excavation that lacked proper protection, leading executors to secure the damages. the company contests $6,000 claimed.
Sam Radges releases a 782 page properly bound directory with old features and new items. It includes a publisher photo labelled As Others See Us and a George W Crane printing portrait, plus Waters On Topeka poems and brisk booster rhetoric praising Topeka’s future and expansion.
Pearson's Magazine May describes Teslas wireless telegraphy as the farthest advanced invention needing only a public station. It uses earth currents to send coded signals via transmitting and receiving oscillators, with rubber bag analogies to illustrate the mechanism and interpretation of disturbances for distant communication.
Prof Locke Richard son, elocutionist and dramatic teacher, underwent abdominal operation yesterday by Prof Bergmann as a last resort to save his life. A malignant cancerous tumor was partly removed, but he is not expected to survive. The wife of the professor is a guest of Mrs Andrew D White. Kansas City and return $2.00 via the Sancta Fe. Tickets on sale June 4 5 6 7 8 9, good returning June.
Chicago June 1 market report shows wheat futures pressured by heavy northwest receipts and doubts over Russian demand, with slight losses then limited by reports of further winter wheat damage. Corn and oats softened on plenty of receipts and better weather, while hogs and cattle faced steady or lower prices amid wide swings and cautious trading.
A fragmented market listing shows items including sheep lambs priced at six dollars, two dollar workers, and various dairy products. Notable lines reference Timothy at $2505.00, cash prices, and creamery dairy offerings amid scattered abbreviations and unclear context.
A crowded market roundup notes New York money market conditions with government rate notes and registered issues. It covers sugar and wheat trading, brief price moves, international cables, and market sentiment on corn and oats amid cautious exporting activity.
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