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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
3
Topeka area notes on Fourth of July events and local happenings include speeches by W. Morgan in Dodge, preparations for bathing season, road work on Seventh Street, weather and harvest updates, police activity, and community notices from Topeka and nearby towns. Names and places feature prominently, with references to Santa Fe, Fort Sente, and local officials.
Fragmented scores from Chicago Brooklyn Cleveland St Paul Indianapolis Columbus Emporia and more. The report mentions Batters, pitchers, and fielding highlights with scattered names, dates, and standings across multiple games and a Lords debate on women councillors in June.
Fare details for Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 18 dollars. Grenw Wood Springs 21 dollars. Salt Lake and Ogden round trip 32 dollars. See Rock Island agents for full information. Sealdhead eczema cure claims for scalp with Doan's Ointment available at drugstores.
London reports via The Hague that German delegates privately accept a permanent tribunal in line with Anglo American plans. Colonel Gross von Schwarzhoff denounces Russian disarmament ideas, asserting German strength and wealth are rising. Delegates note his blunt speech as a top conference moment, with Germany and Austria pushing for immediate disarmament discussion while others delay. Germany seeks to name more judges on the permanent court.
An extract from a Henderson speech in the House of Representatives questions Philippine policy and implies force on the Elugines, with a claim that Beggs Blood Purifier will aid in curing head ailments. The ad ends with Sdulres Pharmacy listing.
In Rome on June 27 Sir Ben edetto Leonardo, a noted Italian millionaire, faced a threat from kidnappers demanding 50 000 lire. The captors set an hour deadline to surrender, but the ransom arrived just in time, avoiding a brutal mutilation. Similar gang violence occurred in two islands, with sixty one people seized and most wounded or killed.
Chienco June 27 The American Tin Plate Company faces a potential nationwide strike next Friday night. About twenty five thousand skilled workers and fifteen thousand laborers may be affected as negotiations over the wage scale with the Amalgamated Association of Tin Plate and Steel Workers stalemate. Committees from Pittsburgh and Chicago held talks in the Marquette Building. a compromise offer was rejected and mills are to shut until a new wage proposal is reviewed. Officials deny ill feeling while warning there is no strike yet. The company’s eastern and midwestern mills, totaling sixty, remain scheduled for closure pending union action.
Judge Scott of Brooklins Iowa grants an injunction restraining the Iowa City board of health from removing a smallpox patient to the pest house in West Lucas suburb. It is the first such case in Iowa and a rarity in the United States. The city plans to take the case to the supreme court. Collars and cuffs laundered to look like new by Peerless Steam Laundry at 12 and 114 West Fight street.
A miner group denounces Judge Williams as prejudiced and demands a change in venue for an injunction case. They accuse him of bias against labor and fear the corporations could sway rulings if he hears the matter, pressing to move the case to Fort Scott or have Judge Hook oversee proceedings.
At Chicago Epiphany Church a silver service is being assembled from donations of over 100 congregants. Families contributed various small solid silver items such as spoons bracelets and salt boxes to be melted and shaped into a chalice and additional pieces. A local jeweler is crafting the new service which should be ready soon.
Cleveland Umo June 27 announces no more league baseball will be played here after the series with Boston erases. President Robison cites poor attendance and daily gate receipts not much over five dollars. All Cleveland games moved to other cities.
Washington reports a mysterious new sting that cripples facial features and causes swelling, redness, and severe pain. Dozens of similar cases are under study as experts monitor victims who awaken with sudden deformities. Rockefeller returns from Alaska.
E B McLeod assistant general passenger agent of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific has been chosen chairman of the Western Passenger Association to replace S D Caldwell. McLeod rose from Topeka to Chicago and previously led the Pittsburgh region. He was selected after a lengthy ballot of candidates at a committee meeting.
Santa Fe earnings for May show a sharp rise over May 1998. Net May earnings reached 3 128 585. Eleven months of the fiscal year end May total 17 15 12, an increase over the prior year’s period. Chicago reports maintain growth, with earnings higher than the corresponding period last year.
The Topeka region rail notes cover John Norton of Arkansas City departing home, Santa Fe operations, and upcoming events. Train No on the Santa Fe consisted of two sections. an extra car carried teachers to a Los Angeles convention. A spring cleaning of shops occurs, with some crews moving and repairs underway. Summer travel to the Rest and California railroad excursions draw large crowds, with Rock Island and Topeka excursions well attended.
Chicago reports a gathering of Chicago and Alton directors with rumors of leadership shakeups. Rumors say President Harriman may return to focus on Harriman interests, with 5. M. Felton touted for a top role and J. N. Fathorn considered for a position after St. Louis and Northern Short Line absorption.
A San Diego correspondent reports twenty Mexicans from San Ignacio died of thirst attempting to cross a waterless area en route to new mines. In Denver Kid McCoy exhibition at Tabor Opera House spurred talk of a September bout with Fitissin Mons with bids from Colorado Athletic and Westchester clubs totaling around 20 000 dollars. Also note: National City bank to ship 2 600 000 dollars to Europe and a hair product ad from Squires Pharmacy.
Property transfers involving numerous parties and parcels across multiple streets and townships. Names include Nelson Gites and W. Miller, with figures and terms varying by parcel and date, reflecting mortgage and deed details in a broad transfer notice fragment.
A travel offer via the Santa Fe Route promotes a Rocky Mountain tour labeled scenic line of the world. Narratives mention Denver, Cripple Creek, Ogden Gateway, and through connections to California and the Pacific Northwest with available via Santa Fe Route through tickets and timing. Includes contact details for T. L. Kitg and 5. K. Hooper, with promotional notes on laundry and local shops.
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