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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1899
Page
6
An experimental station runs tests involving dynamite wires and unusual devices. The report mentions a perilous setup and possible fatal consequences as researchers attempt to observe responses and effects of the apparatus.
In Albany New York on January 2 Governor Foweuvelt presided over a divided meeting of the council regarding a suit against Ar Oe & Co for selling oleomargarine in stock. The meeting adjourned, the case suspended, with potential penalties of 1500 to 6900 or double punishment under law if found guilty.
A historic note describes a rival gathering at the bend of Mort in South Carolina near Herken, with a busy site six miles from the town and six acres featuring lanterns and a mud formation tied to a June event. The fragment references New York, a mermaid procession, and a large resort area, mentioning various entities and a time frame around June.
McMillan of Michigan says he has long known Pingres was connected with Algor Manchester Maas. He notes no surprise at the new phase in the material contest and questions the governor’s influence and the timing of the disclosure.
An ad extols Grape-Nuts as a wholesome cereal, claiming it suits both children and adults. It asserts the product uses wholesome parts of grains, promising nourishing effect and easy digestion, while noting the taste is satisfying and uniquely healthful.
Fragmentary remarks discuss Secretary Alget and McMillan stance on trusts and combining industries. Proponent defends combinations as a positive force raising wages and material prices, while opposing direct senatorial elections. The text shows debate on trust policies and political strategy.
Five million dollars worth of horseless carriages displayed at Paris Jardin des Tuileries show. Cars range from $200 motor tricycles to $12,500 electic Dan. French industry sees automobile manufacture as a major future fortune, employing over a thousand men and attracting global attention.
Twenty stove manufacturers from Winnie Were attended a Southern stove meeting in Chattanooga Tennessee to discuss price increases of 5 to 14 percent. Captain JF Hardwick, president of a Cleveland Tennessee stove works, cited iron costs rising and warned dealers cannot continue producing at old prices. The group aims to raise stove prices by up to percent in the near term.
Washington, under the War Secretary, announces detachments for muster duties of units returning from the Philippines. Captains Tocentein and Bekurts, plus Lieutenants Darrah Purdy Oven and Koberteun, from several infantry regiments named for mustering officers in connection with the muster.
In New Haven Connecticut on June 2 the seventy fifth anniversary of Yale University Law School was marked Att General John W Griggs delivered the ration with a theme The Advances of Jurisprudence in the Nineteenth Century Iwan Wayland presided and President Wright announced the prices.
Mayor Drew and city council push the gala auditorium project with a Quincy Street site favored. Plans call for a large city hall with an auditorium seating 4,000 and separate fire department building, with several quoted property options along Quincy Street and adjacent blocks. The contest over sites remains tense as officials weigh prices and access prior to final plans.
Ex Senator Sherman ex Secretary Charles Foster General Grosvenor and Judge Nash deny Times Herald charge that Foraker plotted treachery. Republicans rally against alleged treachery while foes urge President Kinley to publicly disavow responsibility for Kobisant attacks.
In Columbus, Kent Kohlfault defends his actions toward Governor Foraker while revealing political pressures. He claims Kohlfault shaped favors through the president, including a brother’s judicial appointment, to gain influence. Foster rejects scandal rumors and asserts Foraker's strong senate standing and likely re election with limited opposition.
Emporia June 26 sensational testimony in the Fourth National bank of St. Louis and First National bank of New York case against the defunct Cross bank centers on Carl Nation’s claim of a long running cattle partnership with H C Grose and the Cross family. Nation and others describe notes signed for the bank, partnerships in the Emporia Daily Republican and related debts, with complex ownership and questioned transfers that challenge the bank’s claims and the integrity of the Cross Martindale partnership.
Eskridge faces questions about a supposed agreement to protect notes of the Emporia Republican Printing company. Martindale and Cross allegedly signed with Eskridge on a $10,000 note. Eskridge admits signatures but denies writing the instrument and says he forgot the matter, claiming it was drafted by Cross.
President McKinley laid the corner stone of the New Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company mills in Adame Massachusetts today. Owing to Mrs Mc Kinleys indisposition the party will start for Washington tonight. Mrs McKinley has a cold.
Deputy Surveyor Dowling confiscated jewels valued at 400 dollars and lingerie worth 10,000 dollars from a young woman who claimed to be Mrs. Phyllis Dodge on the St Paul arrival from Cherbourg. She traveled with a maid and two men, one named Smith and another Wormser, nephew of banker Adore Wormser. Despite the seizure, no arrests were made. The haul included a pearl collar, diamond brooches, a turquoise bracelet, pearl necklace, diamond ring sets, emerald and diamond ring, sapphire necklace, jeweled charms, ruby butterfly, and more, all of French workmanship.
Sam Kimble of Manhattan seeks $5,000 damages for false imprisonment tied to a clash between Siegel-Sanders Company and Dewey Care over a Rawlins County ranch. Sheriff Higley and agent Fred Glover are named. W. L. Ferne of Wheeling sues for $7,000 per day of imprisonment for 17 arrestees, including Ferne, during the cattle dispute between rival firms.
Adjutant General Corbin received a telegram that the transport Sheridan sailed from San Francisco at 6 PM for Manila. On board were General Young and aide Colonel Daggett Major Quinton and Company H of the Fourteenth Infantry with 209 enlisted men. Also aboard were Troop A and V of the Fourth Cavalry with seven officers and 145 enlisted men, Lieutenant Miss and 25 men, Twenty fourth Infantry, the hospital corps with 41 members of the signal corps, and 1248 recruits for the regiment in the Philippines. Additional company officers and surgeons accompanied the voyage.
Springfield reports Lieutenant Governor W Sorthcott confirmed influence in the removal of J G Johnson of Peabody Kansas from the post of general attorney of the Modern Woodmen of America. Johnson had been appointed originally by Sorthcott but was deemed treacherous and removed.
June 26 report states extensive work on the Verdi stra Valley along the Independence and Western Missouri Pacific branch from Osawatomie to Van Buren Arkansas. A new ditch-cleaning device by General Manager Doddridge aids track clearance while reconstruction and straightening speed up service. Roadbed improvements and work crews stretch along the line as the branch, extending into Arkansas, grows from a local spur to a main line due to rising freight and passenger traffic.
Chicago June 26 forecast predicts generally fair tonight and Tuesday with possible showers and thunderstorms in the southeast portion. Warm conditions and variable winds expected across the region.
Chicago market report details weak wheat with ample receipts and limited demand, pressuring prices while September trade shows small gains. Corn and oats follow similar weakness amid high receipts. provisions slip on abundant hog supply. Futures drift and cash demand fluctuate as exporters reassess near term demand and stock levels.
A June report from New York details money market conditions with on call and prime mercantile rates and sterling exchange notes. It also covers grain market activity with wheat and corn prices, U S shipments, and Chicago and Ames city receipts for hogs cattle and pork.
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