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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
8
Delegates from 17 states attend a Cincinnati conference to launch the Union Reform party. It aims to blend Silver Republicans and several minor groups while excluding prohibitionists. The effort seeks to influence the 1896 presidential contest with initiative and referendum principles at its core.
A fragmented set of notes reports fruit raisers predicting a large grape crop and weekly primaries. It mentions new cottages, the See HD area, a fast mail route to Topeka, and registering to vote. Theatre items note Home and Juliet and a travesty of F Lake with cast changes. Captain H Titus and Aaron Jetmore are tied to local judicial and stage roles amid election chatter.
Fire Marshal Wilmarth reported yesterday the top of the Palace ruins front wall to the third story is unsafe and will be torn down. The rear wall is dangerous and must come down as it thaws, with further action planned if more of the front wall proves unsafe. The wet, frozen material turned unsafe in warmer weather.
A 12 year old girl named Maude Arnold girdl Talddle and an older man Weeden A Arnold were arrested in district No 2 on a charge of attempting to abandon a two week old baby. She said her home is Burlington Kansas and that her father took her to Joplin last November when pregnancy was found. They sold their team and buggy in Joplin and used the money to go to Independence where they have lived since. She says the child was born February 4 and the father is a wealthy farmer near Burling. Master Plumbers Adjourn. The Master Plumbers Mutual Benefit Association of Kansas held its annual convention in Topeka and adjourned after deciding to hold it there next year. FP Edson and A P Elder were elected delegates to the national convention in New Orleans March 3. Officers elected included C States president Join Sheahan vice president A Hitler secretary F H Bowers ...
A fragmented notice references a product labeled Castornria or Castor Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought. Readable parts suggest a trade or sale item but details are illegible placeholders. No clear date, place, or entity beyond recurring brand fragments.
Pittsburg March 1 The second day of Kansas A. O. L. W. grand lodge meets at the opera house with large attendance. Nominations announced for officers include Grand Master workman G. A. Lamb and Grand foreman James W. Gibbon. Open meeting features addresses by Webb McNall A. P. Widdle and others.
New York March 1 There is no truth in the rumor that time. Mme Lehmann plans to sail for Europe this week and will sing next Saturday at the Metropolitan Opera House in Les Huguenots. Grau also assigns her to three Bronchilite roles in Der Ring des Nibelungen starting March 13. Recently she suffered bronchitis forcing date cancellations though she is up and about and under twice daily medical care. Her doctor says voice may return suddenly, perhaps in a single night.
German American editors in Chicago issue a call for a preliminary conference on Monday evening inviting delegates from every German organization. Wilhelm Rapp, Richard Michsells, and Frag Glogauer sign the notice stating England seeks to provoke hostile acts against the United States and urging unity to oppose such plots to avoid war with England and its continental allies.
In Weston March L two wealthy landowners Rexcond and a Bennett clash with neighbors over a line fence dispute. A fight erupts when rails on Rexroad land are moved. Simmons Bennett and others arm themselves, a brawl follows, and arrests occur as tensions flare amid property quarrels. Simmons once led a local bounty effort and runs a laundry business.
A 25 minute strike by Brooklyn bridge train hands over a new time and pay schedule ended with workers returning to the old schedule. About 5,000 crossers per hour faced delays until the Elevated Railroad company restored the previous terms.
New York March 1 The National League managers began work amid the impression that Cleveland would be moved to St Louis under new management within a day. A $345,000 price was quoted for controlling stock held by Andrew Freeman, president of the New York club, as Mr Freedman seeks to sell his stake. The move followed a failure to pay $1,000 to the Chicago club and caused a stir among magnates and players.
In California almond and cherry trees are in blossom about a month early due to warm weather since January rains. Orchardists fear spring frosts will threaten the crops. grain remains fair but dry since mid January. Light showers in northern California over the past day are expected to bring millions in benefits to farmers fruit growers and miners.
Miss Lena Detweiler appointed private secretary to Judge Hook who succeeds Judge Foster as judge of the federal court for Kansas. Frank Brown named clerk of the court. Detweiler previously served as stenographer for Baker Hook Atwood in Leavenworth. George Sharitt continues as clerk of the circuit court and may cover both courts.
A Buffalo region electric rail consolidation worth 25 million dollars brings the Buffalo Railway Buffalo Tract ion Buffalo and Niagara Falls Electric Buffalo and Lockport Electric Buffalo Hellevue and Lancaster Niagara Falls Park and River railway into one syndicate. The purchase also seizes two Niagara River bridges and a Belt line potential from Buffalo to Niagara Falls and along the riverfront. WW Daryl Ely credited. New York and Philadelphia financiers involved. stockholders to receive notices soon.
Acting Governor Northcott signed a bill allocating 9000 dollars for a statue of Frances E. Willard to be set in the Washington National Capitol rotunda. It would be the sole statue of a woman in the rotunda, marking a landmark in memorials. Archbishop Kain Wins His Suit in Missouri case. The circuit court at St. Louis awards possession of the parochial residence and 591 dollars damages to Archbishop Kain in a dispute with Rev. Father John J. Tuohy. The ruling signals the decline of a long-running church-row. In Atlanta, officials announce a March gathering for the Southern Gold Miners association to promote south gold development and highlight the region’s mineral wealth. Fi Jacquinb elected president. John Martin, resident. Walter P. Andrew, secretary.
Washington reports Germany has withdrawn its navy from Philippine waters and placed German subjects under U.S. protection. The move is seen as a diplomatic victory to prevent conflict with American interests in Manila and to foster cordial U.S.-Germany relations. Rumors of a clash had circulated amid sensational reports, but were denied by U.S. authorities.
A New York grand jury indicted Samus Philips and Geo Hastings of Gev Hastings & Co. for obtaining advertising contracts under false pretenses involving more than 200000 dollars. Hastings fled to Europe after delays and misrepresentations. Philips claimed victimhood while testimony tied Diamond Company ventures to fake stones and staged sales to induce investor profits.
London reports Queen Victoria contemplates canceling her planned trip to the Riviera starting March 7 amid fears of assassination threats after the Austrian empress’s murder. Officials note the queen’s age makes any shock potentially fatal, and hotelkeepers fear losses from disappointed visitors if she remains at home. American Steam Laundry advertises laundry service with phone contact.
Crumbling advertising and near simultaneous failures pin creditors with mounting losses as a patent medicine business falters, leaving investors anxious about overdue payments and the firm’s collapse.
Washington March 1 The river and harbor committee has agreed to alternate amendments to the river and harbor bill including canal amendments. The committee plans to report the bill to the House today and suspend rules to allow nonconcurrent action with the conference. Chairman Hartin says the motion favors concurrence in the canal amendment and indicates readiness to proceed to conference.
An interview from March 1 reports Mr. Buffet of Orleans denying advances to politicians, while noting the Duke of Orleans could be pillorised in trial. He mentions Lake Dover plans, police involvement, and a notable ministerial appointment discussion without implicating the duke. Also updates Kansas figures in Washington, a consul nomination for Emporia native D W East, and a Topeka assistant attorney's return.
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