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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1899
Page
5
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Louis Mettintork announce the engagement of their daughter Nellin to Mr Harry Augumne Weever of Kansas City with wedding plans at First Presbyterian church Topeka. Various social events, millinery openings, club meetings, and visits across Topeka and nearby cities fill the rest of the notice with names, places, and dates.
Gerald Lapiner, abducted May 30, 1898 in Chicago, was recovered near Paynesville. Mrs Ann Ingersoll and John Colling were arrested at their west Paynesville residence after the child was found bound and half dressed in a whale. Hearing postponed. likely transfer to Chicago after requisition papers.
Belmont releases a postscript to his New York letter responding to William Bryan and questioning the Chicago platform. He recalls past protests against bond issuance and the gold silver parity, condemns the currency plan and argues for full legal tender. He notes his 1886 and 1896 positions, attendance at conventions, and doubts about the 1900 money question and federal statutes.
Kansas City March 22. The real estate of Dr Howard Lowsby was seized by Sheriff Stone to satisfy a $25,000 judgment for Miss Martha Still. The property spans forty four feet on Wyandotte opposite the grain exchange valued at $22,000 with $28,000 encumbrance, a Highteenth Street lot near Vine mortgaged for $4,000 and worth about $5,000. Attorneys expect $12,000 to $15,000 from sale or private transfer. The sheriff will not auction until ordered. private sale is favored to maximize recovery.
Evanaville Indiana March 2. Thomas H Wiggs son of State Senator Joseph W Wikes of Pike county killed Wesley Hurt at Wiggs school after Hurt entered with a pistol and warned one must die. Wiggs used a pocket knife in defense and killed Hurt on the floor. His brother a pupil aided and both surrendered to officers.
Washington reports a Peruvian government draft for 40000 dollars funds the judgment against Peru for the U S railroad man Alexander MacCord. The draft goes to the U S treasury for collection and a warrant will be drawn in favor of Judge Pettis, MacCord's attorney, for the amount of the judgment.
Washington reports Gen Otishow cabled that the transport Sherman reached Manila with the Third Army aboard under Col. J. Marks. The ship sent cheerful word that all aboard were well and in good condition. Also noted is the opening of the Twentieth Century Millinery store on March 28 at 515 Kangas Ave and a Cross Jewelry shop.
The Standard Oil Company will not fund extra inspection fees but will raise gasoline prices by a cent per gallon to cover costs of better grade gasoline mandated by the new inspection law. Inspection costs are low per gallon but higher on large lots. Spencer will appoint local inspectors after reappointment by Governor Stanley, expanding the department to oversee all storage tanks and multiple town inspectors.
Leavenworth March 22 U S Marshal Sterne met with Senator Baker to push for federal and state appointments for friends. The lengthy talk touched on future marshal promotions and plans for troop movements via the Suez or San Francisco routes, with remarks on a Manila tour.
Augusta Schmidt, a German baroness once convicted of murder and sentenced to ten years, has been paroled by the governor for the sake of her young children. Her defense claimed self defense against a criminal agent. She is linked to the late Johann Schillingling of Bewicka, Saxony, and her mother later married Walter Hooper of Kokoma. The baroness inherited an estate of 3,00.
President’s secretary Mr Porter received word the presidential party will depart Brunswick at 2 PM for Thomasville arriving about 4 PM It is uncertain if they will proceed to Tallahassee Fla but a Washington departure is anticipated early next week with arrival expected Tuesday or Wednesday in the capital
Cornelius Vanderbilt and Mrs Vanderbilt have arrived in San Francisco from Monterey where they had been staying for several weeks. They will stay a few days. Also note the reopening of Miss Eden's on Thursday and Friday at 663 Kansas Avenue.
New York on May 24 will display national state and city flags from public buildings in honor of Queen Victoria. The municipal council approved a resolution by unanimous vote praising Anglo-Saxon ties and the aid and support given during the war with Spain.
At a San Francisco reception March 22 Mme Melba narrowly escaped serious injury after a heavy bronze statue toppled from its pedestal and struck her head as she sat in a drawing-room corner with the Ellis Opera company. She was unconscious for about 15 minutes before recovering.
Chicago March 22 court of inquiry probes army beef from Armour & Co. Lieutenant Hartman testifies that meat arrived in Lakeland in cars and began to spoil after days. Witnesses describe preservatives, smell before opening, and a rejected carload. A sergeant and Armour representative dispute details amid concerns of improper handling and deceptive labeling.
The state board of railway assessors began its annual tour with Secretary of State Clark, Attorney General Godard absent, Treasurer Grimes, Auditor Cole and Lieutenant Governor Highter aboard. They will ride the Rock Island southwest, aiming to return tomorrow, citing the trip as a bore and suggesting the law providing for such tours should be abrogated.
W S Hancock of Mankato is named Superintendent of the reform school, a Democrat who shifted from Populist votes. A former Rock Island section boss, he testified before the committee that ousted Dick Chase, and recounts a pardon plot linked to a convict claiming gold buried in Arkansas and a doomed hunting trip with Governor Lewelling.
Col W J Bryan arrived in Nashville from Chattanooga and spoke at the Tabernacle for the Ladies Hermitage association before addressing the state Legislature at the capitol with Governor McMillin introducing him. Also reported are bankruptcy petitions in Wichita with debts around 12000 and assets near 6000, names of creditors, and a Montreal report that Henry Miller, who sent threatening letters to officials, has been found insane.
Mrs. John Shelton thanks members of the A. O. U. and Modern Woodmen lodges and many friends for sympathy and aid after the funeral of her husband John Shelton. Listings include lunch counter tickets and notices from Frank Long's on Kansas Avenue.
Renowned pianist Godowsky will perform Friday evening at the Gran Opera House. The program includes studies Op. 18 Nos. 3 and 4 by Chopin, plus works by Liszt and others, with selections reflecting his mastery in a solo recital setting.
An engineer Germain in the French minteliy of posts and teleeraphelas claims a new method doubling as a microphone and speaker. By adapting telephone wire, the receiver is placed to the ear while the mouth rests near the transmitter, enabling clearer conversations over distances. Official tests hailed it a complete success and the device is called high speaker.
Boston March 23 Globe interview with Hom Amen LE Allen secretary of Speaker Thommis Reed at Alfred Missouri today continued the assertion that Mr Reed will never be a candidate for the presidency of the United States Mr Allen added Reed should withdraw from politics Reed's antagonism toward McKinney and interest in the war with Spain are noted Reed expresses disgust with the war in the Philippines and McKinley’s leadership
British German and American ministers issue a note to the Tsungli Yamen urging settlement of foreign settlement extension questions. The French minister Pickin withdraws protest on condition extensions exclude the Hinterland of the present Prenich cumousslot. Portland Spokane and Butte listed with price 28.85. Rock Island Route opens twentieth century anti store events at 515 Kansas Ave. Cross jewelry store lunch counter tickets at Frank Long's 625 Kansas Avenue.
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