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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
5
Goods arriving by car load and daily express with duplicates of suburb Crepons and advance silk styles. Store offers over 10 000 yards Calicoes from 3 1 2 cents, 5 bales of Unbleached Muslin, 25 dozen embroidered White Aprons, Shirting Calicoes in short lengths, and advance Ribbon styles. No price increases despite market rise.
Mr and Mrs FG Popence of Highland Park announce the birth of their child Bey born last night. The family reports the mother and baby are healthy and will be home soon.
Citizens of Baxter Springs petition the state board of railroad commissioners asking the Memphis line to furnish cars for hay shipments to any destination. They accuse the railroad of restricting cars to Kansas and blocking routes to Chicago, claiming the ban hampers sales outside Kansas City. The petition seeks relief and an end to perverse line practices. Harrisburg reports the 45th US senator ballot with 43 Jenks votes and 60 paired or not voting, no action taken.
Social and personal notes describe Mrs H M Phillips hosting a 7 PM supper for Mrs Joseph Leek of Oxford. Guests enjoyed decorated small tables, wax hyacinths, walnut game with conundrums, a blind auction of wrapped items, and a cigars swap amusing mishap. Numerous local visits and society updates follow, including travelers, engagements, club gatherings, and plans for upcoming events.
A report notes that go to Wichita Monday for a visit with superintendent W. M. Davidson and a trip to Rossville Saturday to deliver lectures. Allen and Mrs A R Carnell of Wamego spent Thursday shopping in Topeka. Mrs Grange Waitt and Camnity left last evening for Burlingame to view their future home.
The Barlow minstrels drew a fair Crawford theater crowd for the sixth show of the season. Vocals were hampered by hoarseness, but comedy shone with Harry Ward and Fred Russell among others. The act closed with a sensational human bow knot stunt by Zella the enigma imported from Europe.
Judge Hazen Wm Moeser and Lee Jones traveled from Ellinwood Barton county bringing back 119 ducks and one wild goose. Ducks include pin tail tea head and teal varieties. The Ellinwood Leader notes Moeser initially lacked a gun and later wired for one amid rumors of many ducks unaccounted for in the area.
Cyrus Leland reports Governor Stanley will appoint a Democrat to the Court of Visitation for Kansas railroads starting April 1. Republican members are Pros tlethwaite of Jewell and Crum of Oswego. Names floated include Senator J. C. Stone of Leavenworth and Jim Frke of Derby. Leland says the choice aims to keep the court above politics, per railroad strategy.
A Time-Herald Washington dispatch warns of grave danger of armed clash between American and Canadian miners over the Alaska boundary in the Portapine river region. Despite boundary rulings, clashes persist as Americans claim stake rights in Canadian sites. Governor Kimley of Alaska reports to the secretary of the interior seeking recall of British action amid mounting tension.
Washington reports the administration weighing a transition from military to civil government in Cuba. The plan envisions civilian finance and revenue experts guiding governance, with the top leadership remaining military. Advocates argue civilians bring diplomacy and statutory compliance, while military officers follow army rules. The extent of discussion remains uncertain beyond the War Department and the president.
Senator Hanna saw the president and final plans were made for a trip to Thomasville, Georgia. The party will depart Monday afternoon by way of the Atlantic Coast Line, including Mrs. McKinley, Vice President Hobart, Mrs. Hobart, Senator Hanna and Mrs. Hanna, and Assistant Secretary Cortelyou. They may stay about two weeks or longer if public business allows.
The Topeka bucket shops will cease operations next week as a new Kansas law becomes effective upon publication in the Advocats. The act makes it a felony to run a bucket shop, defined as establishments posting market quotations and letting speculators gamble on price movements, with the shop owner taking the opposite side of the deal.
In Topeka three such establishments operate with many prominent citizens indulging. W I Chamberlain in the Columbian building has closed his doors. E M Strawn, who sent the Christy company from Kansas City, has given notice to vacate the Central National Bank building. A lawsuit will be brought in Leavenworth to test the law.
Captain Charles M. Christy of Waverly resigns from E Company of the Twentieth Kansas to avoid facing decation charges. The resignation follows friction with Ed Little and opposition from Col Funston. Governor Stanley received notice via war department telegrams. no successor named.
George T. Holden arrives in Washington with 1,100 claims for dead prize money of Dewey era officers and men. Total dead money estimated at 157000 dollars, plus 400000 dollars for living officers and crew, plus salvage of three ships. Claims to be ordered by the court of claims for final action. Admiral Dewey’s health and duties noted as good by Holden.
The Farmers Alliance Insurance Co of McPherson is commissioned to issue fire lightning and tornado policies on second class property. After 11 years in Kansas, it reports 1888 payouts over 41000, with 144000 in risks for the new department. J D Milliken is general counsel and C F E Xenback secretary filed papers with state officials. A charity entertainment is announced at Library Hall tonight.
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