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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
4
A Topeka State Journal column notes the whisky trust curbing production may target prohibition voters, while European demand for American gold rises. It contrasts US politics with trust debates, mentions Governor Sayers and Denver judges, and references speeches and public affairs across states.
The New York Journal notes June 1 marked the closure of most window glass mills in the window glass trust with the rest to shut by June 30, leaving about 15 000 skilled workers unemployed. The piece argues trust greed fuels production restraint and higher dividends at workers’ expense, showing how labor and families suffer while watered stock crowds profits.
A fragment reports widespread fatigue and a call for better support for children, noting the public mood is weary of constant patriotism and the need for genuine encouragement.
A collection of aphoristic lines and cynical quips on human behavior and society. The piece ranges from editorials and marriage jokes to remarks about gender, class, and international stereotypes, ending with a tongue in cheek population figure.
A satirical piece mocks male vanity and gender roles with fables on health and social function. It lampoons men with ears and ribs and comments on propriety, drink, and fashion within a fragmentary, early 20th century voice.
In Philadelphia Mrs Mary McNabt of West Milford Street mourned her dead daughter until a search revealed Clara, now grown, living with a Kensington couple. Clara Stringer, formerly believed dead, was found alive after years apart, prompting Mrs Stringer to sue for custody or recognition.
New York report says Andrew Carnegie plans a 50000 dollar donation to Stevens Institute for a new engineering laboratory. President Morton and trustees discussed funding, with Carnegie indicating flexibility on timing. Details note a possible larger program tied to laboratory construction and related university partnerships.
In response to a demand by committee officials, the central committee extends the conference on combinations and trusts. The meeting now runs from September 1 to 16, delaying the originally planned date and closing methods.
In Parsons Kansas Judge Skidmore ruled that County Treasurer David Jennings cannot collect sidewalk tax from himself as a private individual. Jennings must pay the original tax plus the costs of litigation and a 60 percent penalty, a decision that costs the county money.
WRITES FROM AFRICA. A Kansas Missionary Tells of His Experience at Port Elizabeth. Cress, in Africa for mission work, recounts voyage delays, inland travel to Huluwuryo near Bulawayo, and life in Port Elizabeth where labor, wages, and prices for daily goods are detailed.
Grainfield business men organize the Prairie Fire Association to detect and convict anyone causing prairie fires in western Kansas. Col Reynolds of Grainfield, a former Nebraskan conductor, is a leading member, arguing hot winds and drought worsen fires and that past conditions in Gove and neighboring counties bred greater risk.
Lawrence June. The Kansas University football team for 1890 has been formed with students and alums eager for play. The old team returns minus Mosse and Hamill. White from Washburn and Beaman, a noted shot putter, will fill gaps. Yost, former Nebraska coach, will lead Kansas. The lineup includes Wilcox at center, Woodward and Smith ends, Stimeon and Avery, Owens at quarterback, and Tucker.
A college football note mentions Beet and Mooreesullbacks and Agnew as fullbacks. Manager pint arranged OrFACe RS seats for Thanksgiving 2020 event with Nebraska, played at Convention Hall in Kansas City.
Smith Center reports a change from dry conditions to a pronounced rain spell that refreshed crops. The steady showers improved wheat prospects and supported early corn growth, with farmers generally hopeful for a strong season.
Barry Honeywell of Salina travels with the Manila Bay hero aboard the Baltimore and now returns home aboard the Olympia. He expects to witness the New York harbor demonstration on Dewey’s arrival and is a son of Mrs Honeywell. He has served over two years and witnessed Manila Bay on May 1.
Wakeeney residents report attorney A H Cox has filed on 18 claims in the Treso Hills district amid rising homestead entries. Local miners ship ore to Florence California for treatment with the Brown process and plan a mill at the mines once ore processing is finalized.
Fort Scott June W M Rice of this city has been in government employ two years and returns from a mission to Japan. He departs for London on another special errand. He is transferred from Commissioner of Immigration at Vancouver to the custom service as special agent. He will not be assigned to any particular place and remains under civil service regulations.
The Grainfield Driving Park association, idle for years, plans to restore the venue for summer racing and baseball in Grainfield Kansas. Funds already committed to restore the park to first class condition. Abilene Re-Elects Teachers: Abilene board re-elects entire city school staff with raises of 25.8 per month for the salary list, principals Wagner Lockhart and Statffer also kept in their posts with increased pay.
Five bimerea mules were received at this post last week with 200 Thursday and 34 Saturday from Chickamauga Park where kept since last summer. They are brought to be pastured on the reservation. There were 20 carloads in all with 12 herders. Fort Riley Guidon. Buys a Big Farm El Dorado June J. J. Harten lower of Des Moines becomes owner of 400 acres of the celebrated bottom land southwest of Douglas paying $12,000 cash for the land. Government contract Junction City June Ziegler Dal ton lowest bidders on $52,000 barracks and officers quarters to be built in Spokane Washington.
County commissioners have hired J C Holland and Co of Topeka as architects and supervisors for the new jail and its residence, a $10 000 structure to be erected this summer.
Paris reports the sudden death of impresario Augustin Daly, 64, with Ada Rehan sending the news from New York. Daly, founder of the Daly Theatre and later The Daly Company, shaped American drama through Shakespearean productions and French and German adaptions, with Ada Rehan and his company becoming internationally renowned. His death follows pneumonia earlier this year and comes as managers and family await fuller details.
Graduates of the Kan san university law class of 1899 were admitted to the supreme court today on motion of John Martin. Names include T. J. Butler Lawrence D. W. Has ner Madison J. M. Collins Washington and many others from Kansas towns. Edith Kellner Katherine Byatt and Dr Kellards completed the ovurs but were not present with the class.
Secretary Long decides to buy a small quantity of Harveyized armor at 400 per ton and leave the rest to Congress. He deems Krupp armor unavailable at the law price and says Harveyized armor would suffice for monitors, and for the drawal plates of the Maine Missouri and Ohio battleships now under construction. The move aims to avert the risk of not arming ships.
Governor Stanley backs united action by state executives and attorneys general in the west and south to curb trust growth. A conference of western officials is being organized in St. Louis following inquiries from Governor Sayres of Texas. The Forrest-Huebner Stock Co arrives and will perform The Lost Paradise at Garfield Park, weather permitting, with 10 cent admission for ladies and 10 cent reserved seats.
The Modoc club presents the comic opera Filipino at the Grand tonight and tomorrow night a home production by Capt A A Rowley with Anne Tom Andersons music. Set aboard Olympia amid Dewey era figures the show features Filipino dances and Mania costumes. Frank Weightman stars as a Filipino belle as funds are raised to send the club to the Grand Army national encampment.
A letter to Governor Stanley from a Kansan City woman asks the governor to cover a dog tax. The obscured, heavily garbled note suggests political figures and tax duties, with mentions of Fevoh the state house and Mort Atbaitich, amid unclear references to payments and motives.
Dr. McComb just back from Congresman Bland’s country home reports the patient near death at 1 am. In Lebanon Missouri, the public be prepared for the possible worm and related illness as the situation develops.
San Sebastian reports Bellamy Storer, newly appointed United States minister to Spain, started for Madrid. Washington confirms his whereabouts and unofficial contact. He paid his first business visit to the State Department, meeting Secretary Hay during the regular weekly diplomatic day.
Governor Stanley Jeaay moves to extradite four Arkansas moonshiners currently jailed at Leavenworth for July hearings. The group Harve Bruce Alva Church Dave Mile Sane and Turner Skidmore were condemned in mountain raids. Ben Paxton a deputy US marshal was fatally shot during a separate confrontation. The convicts face immediate action upon parole forms’ completion and will be transferred for murder-trial proceedings.
In Manila a controversy over command follows a promotion within the regiment. Governor Stanley influences the process while Sal. Finston’s recommendation shapes opinions. An officer election yields a vote split with twenty seven officers supporting Mallette as colonel amid tensions.
McCoy traveled to Kansas City after Sam Hogan, suspected of stealing a valise from a Santa Fe depot platform three weeks earlier. Chief Kamecy received a noon report that McCoy had located Hogan and detained him pending requisition papers.
Death notices list E G Buck aged 78 dying Wednesday at his home 1224 North Western Avenue. Funeral will be Friday morning at Dover. Also Garrett McAuliffe of St Louis to be buried Friday at 9 at Church of the Assumption. McAuliffe was a member of Sunflower Camp Modern Woodmen.
A call by the Democratic city central committee for a meeting in Topeka is noted at Piambesu hall on Friday night. The upcoming event includes a program of readings and music as part of the anniversary activities held by local groups. Fire devastates the market town of Ling near Ottensheim with four women killed and several injured. The Topeka tourist service advertises daily departures to California via Santa Fe.
A Massachusetts reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long illness. She reports relief from backache side pain and stomach issues after a year of use. The letter urges other women to seek Mrs. Pinkham's advice at Lynn, Massachusetts, noting it costs nothing to inquire.
Santa Fe officials report the arrest of F T Dolan, superintendent of the Oklahoma division, on contempt of court charges connected with a sidetrack dispute between the Santa Fe company and Oklahoma City. The case involves land title questions, injunctions, and a restraining order affecting track work and deliveries.
An afternoon blast at the Charlton reworks factory in Graniteville Staten Island caused multiple injuries as intense heat ignited flammable material. Seven or eight Helion were reported hurt amid the incident. Authorities attribute the explosion to the heat and a combustible accident.
President McKinley will begin his New England journey June 14 with visits to Holyoke and Mount Holyoke, then Northampton to attend exercises at Silt college, and a stop in Adri, M N for several days with W. E. Plankett. The trip spans Holyoke, Northampton, and other towns as part of a broader itinerary.
Devotions at the Church of the Assumption honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus and prepare for the Feast of the Sacred Heart. Friday evening at 7 38 Dichop Meerscaart of Chdhuame will lead a German Everyody Invited to attend. A three day spiritual preparation aims to foster faith across the Catholic world at the request of Pope Leo XII for Redeemer devotion and world renewal.
The Adinon plant plans a 186 foot steel smokestack, taller than most in town except the house, with a 14 foot base tapering to eight at the top. The stack will display an electrical exhibit and plant name when completed, serving business sidings and public display. A state pension encampment criticizes H Clay Evane for his work. Shawnee Camp 2809 leads a large parade in Topeka.
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