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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
4
A transcription of a Topeka State Journal fragment covers varied topics from currency reform and political campaigns to maritime battles and education. It mentions France's cabinet shift, General Wheaton, the Battle of Santiago, and critiques of free education, with discussions on prisons, cremation, and liquor quantity guidelines.
The Philadelphia Times notes new business conditions emerging across the country. It argues the era of impermed qeceimity and iy tn esurable markets has begun, with trusts and capital concentration reshaping prices and production. The piece claims this nonpartisan shift aims to make the nation competitive internationally and ensure cheap goods through central control of industry.
Discussion warns that pushing for lower prices at home and abroad requires higher American wages. It argues that cheap goods depend on capital concentration, but risk revulsion if markets are not opened. The piece claims surplus production will grow only if global markets are reached, else capital ruin and starvation wages loom.
Odd vignettes abound from a small town perspective. Hypnotism rumors surface around engagements while wedding trips spark debate on money and taste. A housewife hatches fresh eggs under a damp bale and a drum is learned by chance. Town chatter wanders through social foibles and daily routines.
A Rock Inland dispatch reports J G Johnson removed as general attorney of the Modern Woodmen of America. J W White appointed interim, W A Napthcott named director. Board members Teese, Quadentiat and Witte voted the majority. The action shakes the order and politics entwined with the group.
The Carnegie Steel Company contracted with Russian representatives to supply 194,080 tons of steel rails for Siberian and Chinese railways in a deal described as the largest ever with a single firm. The order, valued between 4.5 and 3.9 million dollars, will require 209,000 tons of ore and sustain steel mill jobs for about two and a half years. Firm members refused to confirm or deny the report.
Rumors say Pacific Express will relocate headquarters from Omaha to St Louis as American Express presses to take the Union Pacific controlled line. Observers note Union Pacific leverage and Vanderbilt links, with some factions hoping a sale or dissolution to curb eastern competition. Dividend concerns and past near deals fuel belief a shift may be near, with rail interests eyeing a buyout rather than direct eastern expansion.
Minneapolis June 23 Charles A Tilisbury told a Times reporter the winter wheat crop is nearly a failure in the winter wheat belt with little surplus for home use. He said the northwestern spring wheat area looks fair though some low spots suffered flood damage. Minnesota as a whole avoids a crop collapse though excess rain in flat low ground produced rank growth in a few localities.
Washington reports the postmaster general ordered mail for volunteers in regiments including California heavy artillery Utah artillery First California infantry First Colorado infantry First Idaho infantry First Montana infantry Thirteenth Montana infantry First Nebraska infantry First North Dakota infantry Oregon infantry Tenth Pennsylvania infantry First South Dakota infantry and First Wyoming infantry to be withheld at San Francisco as they are to be mustered out of service soon.
James P. Howe, chief clerk at the Topeka pension agency, defends its efficiency amid a Kansas City paper’s critique. He notes 35 clerks in the office, calls the service improved, cites added pensions and invalid vouchers, and refutes claims of reduced authority or deterioration under recent changes.
Florence Colorado June 29 The Santa Fe railway will construct a branch line from Canon City to the Cripple Creek district. A report from New York claims A R Gumager closed a deal securing the construction, signaling a new route expansion in the mountain mining region. Eastern Passenger War Chicago June 3 Eastern roads clash over fares as Wabash and Nickel Plate announce a 35 percent reduction on round trips between Chicago and Boston matching Erie. Central Traffic hints at a $5 fare cut though no official notice is issued. Erie cuts aim to preserve differentials and may trigger further reductions to hold line.
Philadelphia June 7 The Keyotane Watch Case Company and Riverside Watch Case Company announce a consolidation to form a new company to be named the Watch Case Company The merged firms operate plants in New York and San Francisco employing nearly six hundred workers with national distribution and a capital stake described as substantial High prices force public building plans to be revised with Montana projects reduced from planned sizes and re-advertised.
In Santiago de Cuba the US garrison removed from the old fortress to a camp in the hills above El Mor tu. Four soldiers died and 18 cases of yellow fever. no civilians ill. Four Fifth Infantry companies disinfected, barracks flooded with disinfectants. Contagion believed contained within military complex. Citizens suspect.
The document notes the incorporation of a United States Vehicle company for compressed air motive power. It records authorized capital and dates as of today.
Scale Inspector New relocates to Stafford while staff changes occur at the Baller shop. Switchman Gibbons takes a short vacation as A J Davidson visits from Mis way south. Earl Cummack and Mrs M D Clark arrive from Nickerson, with Mrs tk staying a few days. Chas Chenoweth heads to Partridev to explain a prisoner’s wheat crop task. Notert Mudge visits from Monett, Fr nest hosts him. Engineer Carl Deming and family move from West Fourth street. Switchman Billie Hickerson resumes duties as depopulation efforts near the Greek Inite area continue. Ed Travior travels from Chicago via an elevated road in California. Conductor A C Whitford returns to Newton for the freight run. Conductor Simpson gets the fast mail run. HE Wertemberg starts the open line to Kansas City.
The board of regents of Heldeberz University conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws upon Andrew Carnegie the iron and steel magnate of Pittsburg. The ceremony occurred in June with the event noted in the university records.
Paris dispatch reports Archbishop Ireland stating that Americanism does not imply theological errors condemned by the pope. He notes only loyalty to U S political system as possible form of Americanism and recounts his letter to the pope and publication in Osservatore Romano.
On arrival in New York Dr Frederick Cook, surgeon and anthropologist on the Belgica expedition, details the journey from Staten Island on January 1, 1893 to Cape Horn and Palmerland. The ship became trapped in pack ice for about 1½ months, drifting 2,000 miles before reaching open water near 102 West, then returning to Punta Arenas.
Antwerp June 23 reporters state bacteriological investigators at the Brussels Academy of Medicine announce a cancer serum. They report successful results using the serum on horses cattle and dogs with cancerous growths, claiming the findings prove the discovery's significance.
The case of H C Reot against Topeka for a $1000 attorney fee tied to waterworks litigation was dismissed after City Attorney Lind demurred to the evidence and Judge Hazen sustained it. Reot had sought fees from the city council, but the matter ended in district court with the demurrer upheld. Judge Moors later sentenced H B L in Marion on a separate matter.
The Times correspondent reports a sharp clash between Russian and American naval delegates over gas weapons and submarine torpedo use. Captain Mahan argued that banning gas should not permit underwater asphyxia, noting British actions aboard Victoria as a cautionary example. The majority rejected these views, branding Britain and America as uncivilized while praising Russia and Turkey for upholding humanitarian ideals.
Weather delays force cancellation of the day’s program as track conditions worsen. Managers state the meet will not be continued Saturday, with plans to reattempt the Friday schedule if conditions improve.
George Nicholas age 57 died Thursday at his home at 520 West Seventh. The funeral is scheduled for Sunday.
Owing to rain the annual picnic of the First Presbyterian church and Sunday school scheduled for this afternoon at the Washburn college campus is postponed until next Wednesday afternoon at the same location. Rathbone Sisters' Entertainment Lodge No. 0% will present a benefit music show at the BP hall with admission for all.
Fragmented OCR text references a license dispute in Missouri involving Syndicate Insurance and Towuranta Orne Grey gee. It notes an opinion by Attorney General Craw about ratification and mentions various misread names and places. The garbled passage suggests legal arguments, citizenship, and a potential capital case context without clear dates or outcomes.
Friends of Judge Foster may view his body at his late residence corner of Eleventh and Harrison Streets between four and seven Saturday, with viewing permitted by request.
The president and Merv McKinney will hold a public reception at the Plunkett residence tomorrow afternoon from 5 to 6 Weick. A dance for young ladies of the party tonight is planned with Adams and Mase noted. The event in Forrest Park will feature Mister Duncan and Barber of the president's party.
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