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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
4
A collage of editorial notes, quotes, and brief items from Topeka State Journal, including remarks on Kansas politics, the Miles inquiry, river and water issues, and stray social and literary jabs. Mentions Tomes, Aguinaldo, Dewey, and Guam with reflections on public sentiment and current events.
An American consul reports that a process glass is to be used as rain building material for large structures. The material is opaque when cast in three blocks like building stone, crushes with high weight, resists frost, and blocks out sunlight. Researchers expect later improvements to create translucent, ornate walls that admit light while preserving heating properties. The piece notes sanitary advantages of sunlight in well-lighted dwellings and hints at future inventive efforts.
A tornado devastates a region injuring several, blowing down houses and tents. My aunt Mrs Hamilton and relatives were among fourteen harmed, while a husband and wife died from injuries. Devine and Akate locations report cattle and fowl losses as the storm struck the area.
Chicago March 1 a society wife Mrs Sarah Pettit wife of a Pullman official faced assault and battery charges at Harrison Street station court over a disputed pulling contest with her maid Cora Cunningham. Pettit appeared in sealskin attire while onlookers described the crowd and the scene.
In Warhurstan on March 1 a senate session erupted over bills authorizing government building expenditures and civil service provisions. The chamber faced protests as senators clashed with the clerk, amendment proposals were debated, and a late-night vote led to a mix of civil and military post funding tied to locations like Port Arthur and a Wyoming site.
A March report from Capetown Africa predicts South Africa will produce 76 647 275 dollars worth of gold in the current year based on September 1 outputs, placing it ahead of all gold producing nations. The piece notes the country remains dominant in global gold production. Peerless Team Laundry advertises shirt washing services at 112 and 114 West Sixth Street.
The seventh annual Kansas Musical Jubilee will be in Hutchinson May 16 at the Auditorium with 4000 seating. About 40 percent more musicians are expected than last year. Two thousand dollars in prizes, including a 100 cash prize for an Interstate soprano solo contest. Judges are Professors Fredric Root and Allen Spencer of Chicago. Entries cost 1 and must be residents of Kansas except for interstate contestants. The instrument and vocal rules cap performances at three and five minutes respectively.
War scare last summer scattered Dr Irwins party which organized a European tour. Several citizens join the party leaving New York June 39 on the Mongvilan or Numidiac. They will spend two days in Londonderry and Dublin, two in Chester, seven in London, four in Paris, two in Brussels, one at Antwerp and Rotterdam, and two at Edinburgh.
The marriage of Tri Fred Mull son of Rev JH Bull presiding elder Beloit district and furniture dealer in Beloit to Miss Eva May Lockwood daughter of Dr JE Lockwood presiding elder Belat district was solemnized this morning in Beloit. They will reside in Wichita. Mull is a traveling salesman for H W Klemp furniture of Leavenworth.
In Scandia the J. W. Pinney & Co elevator on the Missouri Pacific line burned yesterday. About six thousand bushels of corn and chop feed were lost. The fire started at the top and quickly consumed the upper structure. No insurance and total loss leave the town without storage for shelled grain.
Review notes Tin Lincoln 4 Carter’s production At Crawford Theater last night praised for its stage scenery, including a Samoan hurricane scene and ferry passage visual, with curtain calls and acceptable depictions of Jer sey City to New York, the Capitol, and Apia harbor. It highlights Miss Madeville Hunt’s dancing as the notable feature among the production’s elements.
A Topeka reader reads a lively satire parodying Rudyard Kipling with verses about a mother of three and the burdens of parenting. The piece mocks colonial sentiment and laughs at the quips of a theatrical performance amid a noisy stage scene and audience reaction.
A garbled passage from a New York Journal piece appears to mock Kipling era themes, mixing phrases about greed and progress with violent imagery and calls to action. The text includes broken quotes and misread names, making the intended message unclear.
In the house yesterday a motion to concur in the senate amendments to the post office bill was agreed to by a 142 to 88 standing vote. The amendments authorize funds for necessary and special mail facilities on trunk lines from New York to Washington, Atlanta and New Orleans totaling 173,235 dollars and similar facilities from Kansas City to Newton Kansas.
The Topeka city court bill signed by Governor Stanley takes effect at once. It ends the jurisdiction of justices of the peace for small claims and abolishes constables in the city, requiring deputized deputy sheriffs to serve papers. Stanley may wait until after the Republican primaries to appoint court officers, with several candidates emerging, including W A Jamison and Thomas H Bain challenging the old bench.
New York reports suggest Kipling’s condition improves with Dr. Dunham noting he is fairly well pleased and Mr. Doubleday affirming Kipling is more alive than yesterday. Delirium lessens, sleep deepens, and steady progress is seen though physicians warn a temporary worsening could occur within 24 hours.
James E. Nello or Harris Bradbury appeared before Justice McClintock and was bound over on a $1,000 perjury charge. He was placed in the county jail. Grubbs of the Ohio House may sue for false pretenses after Nello claimed to be a Santa Fe telegraph operator and owed three weeks of board.
Kansas City March 1 Disgusted with the Jesse James trial the city prosecutor Reed dismissed all train robbery cases on the criminal court docket five men left jail as free men Self confessed robber W Lowe Andy Ryan and Charles Polk walked out free Also dismissed were John Kennedy Caleb Stone James Flynn George Bowling and Evans alias Ryan all under indictment by the grand jury
Governor Stanley announced two regents appointments this afternoon. W. M. Hunter of Blue Rapids will succeed EB Cowgill of Topeka. Ad M Sattershwatte of Douglas, Butler County, takes over from W H Phipps of Abilene.
Desultory firing continues with one casualty in Private Parke of California volunteers. Nebraska volunteers report a small engagement at the reservoir. Tacoma transport arrives with no animal losses. Negroe commissioners host American and British officers at their hotel before heading to Negros. Lt. Paul has embarked, Col. Smith and Major Symes proceed to new posts at Nola. Transport cac hes arrived. overall situation unchanged.
Rome March 1 an official bulletin at 6 o clock reports the pope s pulse is excellent and the general conditions are satisfactory in the part operated upon AI is proceeding regularly and without complications
Judge Hazen hears defense and prosecution in a case about juror prejudice toward John Collins. Attorney General Godard opens, Charles Hayden to follow, with Rye absent and no attachment granted. Decision expected within days, potential appeal to the supreme court if a first is denied.
Washington March 1 Great interest marked the house military committee meeting as it favored a full acceptance of the senate army bill, reducing the risk of an extra session. Rep Marsh of Illinois withdrew during debate over an amendment, then returned as the amendment was reconsidered and withdrawn. The final vote to agree to the senate bill was 10 to 3.
New York reports Roland Mo liseux has been indicted by the grand jury for murder in the first degree. The item also lists local deaths and funerals including Mrs A Rankin Mrs Amelia Ragland and Jacob Bherman with funeral details. It notes a Kansas Quantrel raid bond bill killed by the senate and a Cleveland railfront ruling in a court case against major railroads.
Local society reports list dances and gatherings at Lacey’s Wy the Court of Hunor, and a church guild program at Good Shepherd with Mrs Rowley on Quincy Street. Ladies’ Aid meetings noted at Second Presbyterian and Chris tian churches, with Mrs Kistler, Mrs Schultz hosting upcoming events.
The New York depository under the Chirag and Alton syndicate reports an absolute majority of stock received to activate the sale plan. A meeting is set for 2 o'clock to discuss further steps in the official form issued and the syndicate awaits court action.
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