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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1899
Page
3
Mouse Populist leaders explain their cross party vote with the Republican majority in the Senate. They argue policy alignment and strategic leverage, citing farm aid and fiscal stance as pivotal factors behind their choice.
Four Populists Bowman Fairchild Marks and Wright of Lyon joined topoliticans in rejecting concurrence with the avnate rider to the judicial and pascative anproptistins bill. Fairchild explains his vote, arguing the senate cannot legally hear the Brunet-Palloon contest after adjournment and cites constitutions and sections on impeachment and contested elections.
In Harp County the senator Titus resigns amid a heated clash. The volatile scene follows persistent battles over policy and power, signaling a sharp shift in local political dynamics.
The speaker quits in disgust and attends to private business. He speaks of seeking a cure for the recalcitrant and notes a reticent stance as a people of Kansas.
Dr Fred Beaumont a 60 year old former Kansas City Kan physician died of heart failure after seeking shelter with George Francis at 713 Everett Avenue. Beaumont had a lavish past, once owning a hotel and a large practice, but in recent months was nearly penniless after news of a relative's death and a letter revealing his son would inherit his remaining property.
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A Kansas City man, cited as a prominent Mason, faced delays in a $50,009 estate matter as attorneys move to resolve the legal tangle. The deceased male refused to leave the city until funds were secured, wary of possible disappointment. Funeral arrangements are expected to be held under Masonic auspices.
Kansas City correspondent quotes private letter from Fred Helser of the Twentieth Kansas volunteers in Manila dated January 2. He asserts natives are mostly uneducated, industry limited to Spanish and Chinese traders, and education and business prospects are seen as poor. He notes local sentiment among soldiers is largely against annexation, with several men delaying plans to stay and start businesses.
The reorganized church of Latter Day Saints held a three day conference in the old temple at Kirtland. Delegates from several states attended as resolutions urged opposition to plural marriage and to its seating or retention by legislators in the United States House of Representatives.
The Twenty third Kansas will land at Newport News today and arrive in Leavenworth Friday evening. Wolff & Green of Topeka, proven providers for Kansas regiments, won the provision contract at 14 cents per man. Leavenworth and Kansas City firms bid, but Topeka firm lowest. A mobile cook house is set near the boiler house at Camp Lindsey and Camp Watles, ready for service.
In Kansas City on a Monday March 7 Miss Minna Kidwell assistant professor of chemistry at the high school was overcome by gas while working on a hydrogen sulphate generator for pupil use. The generator emitted fumes and she collapsed. Professor F N Peters head of the department summoned help and she regained consciousness after fresh air and relief. The incident sparked laughter among onlookers.
March 7 report notes a proposed tie up between Federal Steel and Great Lakes shipyards plus Atlantic seaboard interests. Promoted by major Federal Steel and Chicago Shipbuilding stakeholders, the plan aims to secure a market for iron products and steer prices from mines to yards.
In Atchison on March 7 John J. Tmealle is greatly improved in health since his recent illness but has not ventured out of doors. He remains in a serious condition contrary to local expectations.
Kansas City report details Fireman Thomas Brown 85 who refused stimulants as doctors set his broken leg after an aerial truck crashed into a curb during a fire response at Sixth and Walnut. Brown, hurt and bruised, was treated in a saloon by Police Surgeon Manahan, admired for his nerve and restraint while his wife and child wait at home.
The Mallory liner Leona burned in the forehold while docked in the East River. The vessel had just arrived from Galveston and Key West, discharged not yet started. It was towed to Ellis Island and scuttled. the forehold was flooded with water.
A navy cablegram reports the Philadelphia set sail from Honolulu on February 22 toward Samoa after joining orders to proceed to the theater of recent trouble. The voyage, about 2,500 miles from Hawaii, is expected to take roughly twelve days, with the ship likely already near Samoa as Princeton pushes to Manila to reinforce Admiral Dewey.
Kansas City officials announced a crackdown on signs that extend beyond building fronts. Superintendent of Streets Love warned owners to remove infringing ads by Saturday. those still protruding Monday will face arrest. Ordinance limits set at 15 inches projection and 10 feet minimum height, with restrictions on signs above 45 feet requiring incombustible materials.
The Holland American line and Hamburg America line announce first and second class rate cuts effective immediately. First class fares drop from 65 to 70 dollars and second class from 45 to 35 dollars for transatlantic passage. The Hamburg line lowers first class cabin fare to 10 pounds amid similar rate reductions. The note includes a dated 1808 reference and a local endorsement for Hesam’s Rheumatism Remedy with price and local druggists.
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