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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1899
Page
4
The pages discuss wartime politics and international affairs with references to Ma homet on a journey, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Cuban assembly. It notes shifts in party unity, the anti imperialist stance, and upcoming conventions. Virginia Supreme Court constraints on legislative power are also teased, framing judicial limits on contempt of court.
OCR text shows garbled items including remarks on naming annexed territory, a Paris banquet comment by a peace commissioner, tax assessor and church incomes, scattered city and regional references, and random quotes about civilization and trusts. The fragmentary lines resemble a collage rather than a cohesive story.
A fragment from the Humpaire Republice mentions a SlO native for the Philippines and Kansas troops. It remarks that if they preach as well as the troops they will not be long converting the natives, noting many “exects of the times” speak in an unknown tongue.
From the Atchison Globe a columnist mocks busy schedules and idle gossip. The piece argues that over thirty five year olds should avoid timid labels, praises work by women, and condemns gossip as the meanest amusement. It cites a local woman saying she heard excessive gossip after seven calls.
President McKinley rests on Jekyl Island near Brunswick with Mrs. McKinley and others including Hobart Reed, hosted by Cornelia N. Biss. The party's stay is informal, with no public reception, and local figures accompany them aboard the Colfax. A separate note recalls Merchant misgivings about British honesty amid a London Spectator view on finance.
Hutchinson March 21 reports state John Moore, father of Carl Mary Pete Charlie and Attle Moore, is under arrest after five children found dead in a house fire. Inquests indicate blunt force injuries and neck wounds. Moore claims lamp explosion caused the blaze. He faces trial in Reno County district court next month.
Rome correspondent for the Daily Chronicle reports no immediate alarm yet but notes broad belief that the pope's life is ebbing away. Communications among cabinets address the possibility of a conclave and related succession matters. Relative to Cecil Rhodes a royal order is to be conferred for his railway and telegraph project in Africa.
A lot of Texas fed steers from Alvarado Tex weighing 1542 pounds each won the sweepstake prize of 300 dollars at the Fort Worth stock show last week. The winning carload also earned a special prize of 100 dollars for the best shipment to Chicago.
The twelfth semi annual Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite reunion in the Valley of Topeka convenes here tomorrow. Officers include Early ten Poindexter as venerable master and Jean Gordon Mayer as 32 degree senior warden. The list features many 3 and 2 degree officers, a captain of the box and a full corps of wardens, secretaries, and almoners. Amphion quartet will provide music, continuing a tradition for the last twelve reunions.
The funeral for Joseph Medill who fled to San Antonio was held here with Rev. Robert Collyer of New York officiating. The obsequies drew a large crowd and the city hall was closed in tribute.
A Salt Palace is proposed in Salt Lake City with plans to construct a palace entirely of rock salt. A four member committee has been appointed to meet tomorrow to arrange the project and arrange materials. The bold idea aims to attract visitors from the Intermountain region and beyond.
Secretary Alger confirms continuation of summer camps for United States troops in the southern states. A Georgia delegation urged the plan, noting camps near Atlanta. Quarantine rules will be adjusted to meet military needs, with about 15,000 troops housed at any one camp and frequent relocations anticipated. Returning troops will be detained in Georgia camps for around twenty days before redeployment.
A consignment of sixteen Texas grade steers sold at the Union Stock Yards for 36.00 per hundred, the highest price ever attained in this market for this class of cattle. The sale highlighted demand and pricing strength for quality Texas stock in Chicago.
Rome reports the Spanish Carlists and republicans could launch a revolution as soon as the peace treaty with the United States is ratified and exchanged. Don Carlos is said to have obtained advances of several millions from English and French bankers. The exact date awaits ratification.
London reports that agents of Aguinaldo and the former Filipino staff in Washington have gone to Paris to confer with the Filipino Junta. They have had no news from the Philippine Islands for eight days and fear American forces may have halted their news channel.
Savannah officials report negotiations with the national government to place the city quarantine station under the National Maritime Hospital Service. Mayor supports the transfer, citing safety and potential $20,000 annual savings. Transit from Cuba prompted talks as West Indies troops will be disinfected at Fort Pulaski.
Fire at Greenwell farm kills five children while John Dian and wife are away. Utah House objects to Brigham Roberts star seat in 56th Congress. Scaffold fall at Rockland Mills near Ottawa kills Rochin Dalgrymple Desehant and Archie Stewart. Wm H Oakley, banker, dies at 72 in New York. Union Lecture Course presents Patricio Grand Concert Company on March 25 with Patricio Angelo, Lilian Rano, Florence George, Jennie Shoemaker and Delsarte The chart for reservations opens at Rowley Snow's at 9 to 10. Seats distributed from 7. Committee to announce Hale substitute soon.
Members of ALF and A. M. and Master Masons in good standing are asked to meet at the Masonic temple Wednesday at eight o clock to attend the funeral of our deceased brother Simeon Bernheimer. The Y M S C Danalne academy will reopen Friday March 4 at 614 Kan Ave after being ordered closed by President J H Stewart. Peerless Steam Laundry offers collar edge smoothing service.
Trustees weigh pavement routes for Washburn College with Warren street favored to College Avenue, opposing Fifteenth street due to insufficient petition support. Property owners on Warren street consider macadam paving. Adams supports paving but notes insufficient backing on Fifteenth street to finance a block. Route choice hinges on equitable tax distribution and trolley line alignment.
Joseph Bough a Russian shot Carter Man son of Jacob Man of North Topeka after a taunt and a dispute over a revolver. Man was wounded in the right side and carried home as police search for Bough continues.
A bloodstained hatchet was found in the ashes of the Moore house near the children’s bed where the victims lay. The weapon’s sharp edge matches the indentations in the skulls of the Moore children, linking it to the killings in Hutchinson.
Topeka may gain a wholesale ice plant and cold storage facility if the charter filing with the secretary of state is approved. Directors listed include W. T. Dickey H. P. Witte Hite Loomis McPherson and others. Also noted are filings for Axtell Telephone Co of Marshall with capital, and Clyde Drug Co of Cloud with capital, plus Smith Center Milling and Elevator Co and Leal County ventures.
The article notes the death of artist W. H. Millers in London. It mentions promotional text about sharp collars and a steam laundry in San Francisco and Los Angeles with a price tag of 32.60, and references the Rock Island Route.
Rumors reach the Evening News from Brussels that Cardinal Gibbons may succeed Cardinal Levinson as pope. The report, described as unconfirmed, notes ongoing Vatican discussions and European commentary on the potential succession.
Samuel Bernhelmer a longtime Topeka store employee and Hebrew Society leader died yesterday. The 68 year old Ridlet House proprietor Robert Ribiet died Sunday morning of paralysis and funeral was held today. Li Finch died Sunday and funeral held today at his residence 1019 More Street. Peter M Nymen aged 2 died this morning at 1096 North Jackson Street.
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