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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports on treaty debates, prices, and wages affecting labor and trade, alongside political remarks from Congress and the press. It notes Captain Schley’s naval standings, Otis’s plans in the Philippines, and inquiries into the Nicaragua canal route, framing a restless national dialogue.
Fragmented remarks discuss wealth and poverty shaping thought, with scattered anecdotes about a boarding house, a wealthy Atchison resident, and social gossip. The piece satirizes attention to status, appearances, and the conduct of society women, noting the crowd’s yawning and shifting interest during gatherings.
A mangled breakfast of garbled phrases describes fashion wrappers and domestic scenes. The piece mentions a widowed woman, children, and a debate over wearing a wrapper in a groom’s engagement context. The tone imitates period style with scattered references to magazines and attire.
Legislation will elevate Fort Leavenworth as a principal post with expanded garrison, new officers, and upgraded facilities including a sanitarium for soldiers. The bill, once enacted, increases troops and supports fort modernization, signaling heightened military importance for the post.
Washington reports Senator J. H. Jones of Arkansas is improved after yesterday’s heart attack during carriage driving. He rested well last night and will be kept at home for a month with strict quiet to prevent further attacks, except for emergencies. No immediate danger is feared, but periodic symptoms may recur.
Jos E Riggs, earning 2000 a year as state accountant for ten years, resigns after Governor Stanley announced abolishing the office. The governor had expected Briggs to resign when the move was announced, but he continued drawing pay until a conference at the Copeland led to his resignation.
Rumors sweep Harrisburg and Greensburg PA that Senator Quay may withdraw this week with George F. Hutt of Greensburg poised as the U S Senate successor. Lancaster delegates reportedly oppose Quay over Governor Stone reshuffling a nephew of ex Adjutant General Mylin. Quay allies deny any withdrawal and dismiss defections as absurd.
The court of inquiry investigating army beef scandals will travel from Chicago to Kansas City to examine managers and superintendents of packing establishments that supplied meat to the army during the war with Spain. The visit aims to close gaps on the packing processes used when the meat associated with soldiers’ illness was prepared. Sugar rises in New York with refiners advancing prices across the board.
Vague report outlines city supervisors weighing a vote on ordinances tied to racing events. Text mentions printing decisions and a suburb meeting, with uncertain references to March actions and dining at a race venue. Details are fragmented and names unclear.
Henry M Burt, founder of the paper Publiched, died in this city today after a pneumonia illness. He was 66. Burt, longtime journalist and prominent figure in Springfelt, Mass, gained recognition for his Mount Washington coverage and public service. His death leaves a void in local media and civic circles.
The State Journal reports John Gilbert confessed to murdering his wife and three children in a nine year farm span. He described killing his son first, then his wife, then the two girls, in a chilling account that led him to attempt suicide. He was jailed at Clay Center after transport.
The state G A R encampment parade is set for Wednesday April 24 with department HQ at Midland hotel room and credentials committee nearby. The W C I will host a reception April 25 and meetings span Relief Corps Opera House and other venues. over 3 000 attendees expected.
The First Baptist Sunday School in this city received notice from a New York firm that they won an $85 prize for Christmas decorations. The company supplies theatrical entertainments and offered four prizes for schools using their products. this city’s school submitted 20 photographs and earned the award.
In Wellington in March the county now owns fifty bridges for a total of 146215 dollars. Early Sumner County ferries were operated by private hands, and the 1872 Arkansas River bridge near Uaferd was the first built as traffic rose and travel demanded better crossings.
Oxford township built a bridge at about $10,000 from township funds. A high water event destroyed structures, a pontoon bridge stood until T4 when the county erected a pile structure on the site. Sumner County now owns about fifty bridges, total original cost $115,565, with $35,309 private contributions on seven projects and at least $30,000 more for repairs, totaling roughly $146,215 in bridge expenditure.
Leavenworth County Horticultural Society met at the courthouse to review fruit and plant conditions. Strawberries grew well in 1898 but unprotected plants and most raspberries were killed by cold. Concord and Victor grapes survived. apples and cherries show limited injury but remain productive with good prospects for the year.
J Eldridge his wife and 38 relatives totaling forty people moved from Illinois to 1600 acres nine miles east of Mulvane Kansas. They plan to live in one neighborhood and send all children to the same school. They left a debt free lot of good, tillable land, seeking easier money.
Fragment from a McPherson publication laments lack of court activity in New Gotland township. It notes twenty years ago five dockets were purchased, yet this week no entries exist—no criminal or civil cases have been tried.
Parsons March 7 The Parsons electric light plant has been sold to Walter W Pratt of New Haven Conn Expert Charles McVeigh of General Electric has arrived to rebuild and modernize the plant Three engines in the power house will be removed and a 300 horsepower Corliss engine installed The new owner contemplates adding an electric street car line at the earliest opportunity The sale price was 51000
Coffeyville March 7 Rebecca F. Cottrell files suit for 10000 against Coffeyville Elevator Co over the death of husband Squire E Cottrell. He was injured November 21 1887 when a rope attached to a steam engine on the floor jerked up as he stepped over it. He died five hours later.
Joseph Klype county commissioner was found dead on a prairie near Coolidge in what is believed to be apoplexy. Other items report free rural mail delivery funding for Jewell County and a band carnival in Coffeyville yielding 175 dollars net profits.
Mrs Gertrude McDonald wife of Charles McDonald cashier of Citizens National and a popular Fort Scott woman died after a three day illness. The report notes her death last night following illness with details of the bereavement in Fort Scott.
The Wellington band reports it has paid all debts including Prof Ansell's salary and sits with money in the treasury after the midwinter fund drive. They hope to buy new uniforms costing two to three hundred dollars and resume performances soon. Pred Harvey plans three brick residences at the Stevenson livery barn site on Fifth Avenue in Leavenworth.
Havana reports show provinces excluding Santiga requesting two million rations for March, doubling January totals. Cuban distributors face misrepresentation risk, Havana orders insist only truly needy receive aid. A supply ship with a million rations heads to Matanzas and Nuevitas.
Washington March 7 the war department released the apportionment of 101 second lieutenants created by the army reorganization bill among states and territories plus 20 at large appointments. allocations reflect population with Kansas assigned two lieutenants and other states listed, including New York five and North Carolina eight.
New York March 7 Supreme Court Justice Barnard ordered Westchester County to refund taxes to William Rockefeller for Mount Pleasant 1866 assessment. Rockefeller paid under protest after challenging a $901,469 valuation that a commission later reduced to $187,010 due to town toll inequalities.
19 year old farmer Lee Young was brought to the city by Deputy U S Marshal Austin Prescott and jailed on charges of sending an improper letter through the mails. The case stems from a quarrel with his 14 year old sweetheart, Cora Bryson, whose parents handed the letter to postal authorities. Young admits writing it and says another farmer assisted. he faces a hearing Saturday.
Stenographer Ralph Gaw says no transcript order yet for the Collins case though Godard plans to take the matter to the supreme court. Notes fill 6,600 pages across 65 stenographer books, requiring up to a year for one man to transcribe but three months with assistants, producing four to five volumes at an estimated cost around 1000 dollars. A laundry ad closes the piece.
In Wichita, Judge Hook plans a full docket at the U S district court with notable items including a $7 000 judgment in a foreclosure case involving Topeka Water Company and damages awarded to Miss Kate Whiting and her mother for a runaway accident. A Pratt county restraining order and track material issue precede the hearing set for March 15. Also on the docket are various bankruptcy discharges for area residents and a major inter state commerce law prosecution featuring Rearick Brown and Wilson. Judge Hook will open the term next Monday.
Arch ie Brown, a musician with the Frank Daniels company, escaped into Spokane streets while delirious from smallpox. He rode a crowded streetcar before being halted by police and identified by Mayor Olmstead. Health officers faced vaccine shortages as authorities sought further supplies.
The new city court, freshly appointed, awaits location and rooms. Judge A J McCabe aims to open soon, but no suitable space is secured. Protests block basement use at the court house. lawyers favor Kansas avenue placement for accessibility. Marshal Fred Stonestreet names Josiah Ross as deputy with a $600 annual salary.
Governor Roosevelt states he will refuse to sign local and private bills sent after March 15 unless a sufficient reason explains the delay. This reiterates his position first stated after the inauguration regarding late measures and audit bills reaching him.
The Knights of Columbus assembled in New Haven today for their annual meeting. All 42 delegates from other states arrived last night and their presence did not affect attendance.
Chicago weather notes March 7 show partly cloudy conditions for Kansas with warmer temperatures tonight and Wednesday, southerly winds, and a forecast of warmer weather in the east portion on Wednesday. An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as the infallible remedy for lung throat or bronchial troubles, urging insistence on this product.
The Tonka Ministerial Union met Monday and adopted resolutions praising lawful enforcement of all laws including the prohibitory act. They memorialize city officials to ensure fines are collected only with due process and protest money taken from voters for city uses without legal trial. The group also approves defeating the resolutions to resubmit the prohibitory law.
At 1 oclock last night the joint across the Karsus river bridge near Eudora known as Sandy Hook was set on fire and robbed by a man named Piony guarding the north side to prevent a rescue. The owner had been threatened and promises to close the pier were never kept. North side residents of Fall Leet have met to discuss action and may have resorted to arson to remove a man named Voleet Iamld from the establishment.
March 7 report notes a failed attempt to form a 339 million cereal trust led by Promoter Eddysble. Publicity and injunctions slowed progress and halted moves for now. A future revival by a Stuart combine promoter is hinted, with some smaller agreements omitted.
Fragmented text reports Commander Eagan planning departure from Washington to Honolulu. Details unclear due to garbled OCR but indicates military or government official travel with schedules and related notes.
The President appoints Rev James Lewis Joliet Trew and others to the Naval Academy board of visitors. The vice presidency yet to name senate representation. House picks Steele of Indiana and Seth of Kentucky. National Hotel proprietors, owners of the property, remain in control for now.
A fragmentary report describes Abraham Moen a cotton booker involved in a river incident near Charinzul and Poringtor. The text notes a nervous condition, a risky wig, a boat incident, and a recovery, with names and places appearing unclearly.
March 7 report that republican deputies at a meeting decided on vigorous propaganda. The Pass newspaper has been seized. The piece urges Kansan readers to support Kaness by buying Kansas made goods to bolster Hame Industries, build factories, and aid workers. It promotes Silver Leaf brand and local laundries.
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