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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1899
Page
4
A fragmentary Topeka State Journal page by Frank P. Slac Lennan covers diverse topics. It notes London office activity, Texas governor trust talk, McKinley’s status, Hitler reference, and Kansas political discourse. Includes opinions on Saloons, Democratic aims, and trust busting via Attorney General Knnnett.
Report discusses a Malt steel trust takeover affecting local manufacturing. It notes a growing, 100 plus worker operation expanding under new control, with claims production costs may fall but warns of possible factory closures and labor displacement amid trust reorganizations and regional shortages of skilled labor. Local communities fear job losses as consolidation accelerates in eastern territories.
The Chicago News notes Chicago and western cities face a new era of high interest rates as city bonds draw strong bids. Banks indicate the market justifies prices despite stiff terms, with widespread borrowing seen across western towns and counties under the new Interest Basis.
The piece argues low U S borrowing costs reflect abundant capital and a shift of breadstuff and provisions to Europe. It notes Chicago lending cheapness versus Berlin and London, links this to twenty four months of vast western exports of grain and provisions that underpin national prosperity.
A humorous column notes women’s fashion and wedding color trends, local gripes, and social observations. It mentions Atchison mothers, colors in wedding attire, and playful quips about cooks, brides, farmers, and husbands.
State Treasurer P K Grimes schedules reforms starting July 1. At least three clerks must be on duty during business hours with pay ranging from 29 to 42 dollars and 1:30 to 6 pm, Saturday close at 4 pm. Absence during hours not permitted without department head approval. clerks must neatly tidy desks at day’s end.
Frank Grimes appoints his brother Benjamin Grimes as bond clerk in the State Treasurer’s Office effective July 1. Benjamin, previously a state house janitor, had a prior conviction in Topeka months before the current administration began.
State Auditor Cole has prepared an improved report form for oil companies margin basins in Karst to use. The auditor has worked weeks on this plan and will test the blank with company officials at an early date, seeking adoption to streamline department records.
Chicago June 2 1900s strike at the stock yards endangers about 19000 workers with idleness. Workers from Armoires to packing firms demand restoration of pre 1892 wage levels and allege employers refuse. Notable firms affected include Ar kener Co Nelson Morris Co T J Lipton Co Syritt Co Wong Packing Chicago Packing and Provision Co. Strikers include laborers shuckers stake trimmers smoke house men truckmen and cutters.
The message urges careful attention to one s body and life more than the home one inhabits urging renovation of the shale system and prudent planning for the future.
Galena and Missouri Kansas district ore plants halt operations tonight through July 19 after a dispute over ore prices. About 5,000 to 6,000 workers are affected as smelters refuse higher bids, with plans for a 1,000 ton Europe shipment and tariff-driven price arguments. Leaders cite capital conflict and potential export profit as motivation for the stoppage.
Kansas City area farmer James Swallow faces a bigamy warrant after apparently marrying Anna Butterwick while his first wife Laura Roberts was believed dead. Swallow says a plot may be involved as he seeks to prove his first wife is alive, while authorities plan to separate the spouses and pursue divorce proceedings.
A comrade in a letter to Independence recounts Lieut. McTaggart's death during a fierce assault described as a fatal charge for company G, 20th Regiment. The narrative places General Wheaton and Colonel Pastor amid the wounded as the line collapses and McTaggart is struck.
A wounded boy lay face down with a hole in the back of the head. Blood rushed forth as companions tried to stop the bleeding. The dying youth, Dot, uttered no words before dying hours later at a hospital. The scene recalls a brutal confrontation that cost a beloved comrade his life.
Washington June 4 The postoffice department allows additional clerk hires for several second class offices in Kansas and increases for first class and other second class offices. New hires include Junction City Independence Hiawatha Perry Well ington Concordia and multiple Kansas cities with specified numbers and pay.
W N Coler and Co of New York sue Genda Springs in district court to recover 1080 as default interest on 3000 dollars in St K & 5 W railroad bonds issued December 1, 1846. Bonds pay 6 percent and mature in 30 years. Coupons of 10 dollars monthly unpaid since June 4 Isis. There are thirty six causes of action. plaintiffs own detached interest coupons, not the bonds themselves.
At Reams & Sons foundry a large cannon for the Fourth of July sunrise salute was cast. It is twice the size of Dr Eastman’s and modeled after a six pounder. Cooling will take about two days and success will be known then. Many visitors attended the casting and Burlington’s local foundry capabilities were highlighted.
Independence June 24 A P McBride president of Independence Gas company travels east to buy gas reels for extending lines. The plan extends north to Sycamore about eight miles and south and west four to five miles. Last year farmers along the lines gained gas access for homes and farm use, and this summer demand from farmers has prompted the extension.
Governor Roosevelt completed a triumphant Kansas tour with crowded receptions at Emporia Newton and Hutchinson. About 2 000 people greeted him at Emporia and Newton, with praise for Funston and the Twentieth Kansas. In Hutchinson a 3 000 strong crowd welcomed his visit as a brass band played and he praised Kansas and the regiment.
Abilene June 4 A letter from C R Riley former Gray county attorney reports from Puerto Principe describing Cuban conditions as pitiful and notes the peculiar state of affairs as observed by the commander.
A Kansas-Nebraska era news digest notes shortages in chaplains on a Cuban campaign island and criticizes city funding for Sunday concerts. It also reports a man declared insane after a head blow, Laskell found guilty of liquor offenses, a restraining order extension in a coal case, railway expansion talks, pension updates, and a zinc ore drill breakthrough near Galena.
A Casper Wyoming special to the Bee reports Omaha officers under Marshal Had sell have abandoned the chase of Union Pacific train robbers. The trail was lost north of Thermopoldis in the Big Horn basin and the band is believed to have entered the Owl Creek and Wind River ranges. A vigorous hunt by experts familiar with the terrain is deemed necessary to capture them.
Washington reports Governor Pingree and Secretary of War Alger reach a compact to back Alger for the United States Senate. Adherents of Senator McMillan argue a clause binds Alger to boost a Michigan delegation at the next Republican national convention for a complimentary Pingree vote. Observers say Alger may leave the cabinet to support Pingree’s long-range 1904 presidential run.
Washington June 21 Admiral Schley seeks sea duty after returning from Puerto Rico where he served on the evacuation commission. With potential reshuffles, Schley may head the South Atlantic or Pacific squadron if Admiral Kautz relinquishes command and Schley is assigned to the fleet.
The flying squadron has been actir President of the naval examining which is considered one of the moa sponsible and desirable positions in the Fay.
Dispute within the First Society of Spiritualists at Lincoln Post hall Topeka centers on E E Chesney a prominent Kan sas lecturer who denies membership and jurisdiction claiming he belongs to the Kansas Spiritualist weekly. A committee set to hear charges failed to secure his appearance and the society voted to erase his name and notify other Spiritualists while affidavits threaten potential disciplinary action in district court Chesney vows to pursue court action if needed stating he will raise the heat.
Governor Roosevelt telegraphed the focal committee on arrangements saying he would accept no hotel accommodations and preferred to camp out with his command. A tent was pitched for his accommodation in Camp Cochran near East Las Vegas.
The Good Citizens convention adopted resolutions supporting Frank Stahl as their sheriff candidate and named a committee to confer with him. Members include W. H. Cowwe, P. VanNice, J. B. Stephens, H. Ki Hilwa, and W. C. Ralston. A. W. Vance presided.
Judge Hook of the federal court granted another restraining order today against striking miners of southern Kebea. The title order covers 308 miners employed at the Kega Serre mines, with corporations still holding.
Funeral arrangements announced for George Nicholas who died Thursday at his home 62 West Seventh Street The service will be held Sunday at 4 PM at Havans Customa Recepts, with burial to follow.
Shawnee County bar association held in district court to plan actions for Judge Foster’s death. Attending members J W Day V F Garver J G Sienecker W H Rostington and John Martin appointed to prepare a memorial to be read at a July 2 meeting. The association will attend the funeral in a body, assemble at the deceased’s home at 2:45, then accompany the remains to Gen. Mery, arranging conveyances and streetcar transport as needed.
J P Holmes president of Michigan Portland Cement confirms contracts for a Tala cement factory. Four major buildings with the power house form a vast complex 480 by 320 feet, power house 405 by 75 feet, two storage houses 250 by 71 feet, all to be completed by late February. The facility will hold nearly 1.5 billion pounds of cement and require 126 cars for shipment. Engineers will visit late this week to lay out foundations and site plan.
Governor Stanley honors contingent fund claims for services by the committee of investigation that visited the state. Items include payments to Mrs Otile Koyo and Mrs Delle Harburg, with amounts around 73.61 and 75.61, plus others for bills originally 29 each for services and travel costs.
Senator George Hanna of Clay Center announced lawyers Williams and Coleman will file in Stahee County District Court to enjoin the state auditor and the state board of charities from disbursing money for the new insane asylum at Parwon. The petition alleges the asylum committee was appointed pre existing law and seeks to void its actions. Hanna did not specify filing date but said it would be soon.
White Star Laundry Sepley and Cockrell, Proprietors advertise guaranteed laundry work. Mrs LK Roweasp offers services to ladies and ladies’ waters specialty. Location 213 and 215 W. Std with phone 142 for inquiries.
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