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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1899
Page
8
London based correspondent reports continued rumors that novelist Anthony Hope and Evellyn Millard may wed. The Adventuress author of The Adventures of Lady Reyhan is cited as a source, with prior speculation noted and unnamed authorities claiming a possible engagement.
The Wyoming state board of equalization today raised live stock valuations for tax purposes, increasing rates for cattle and other classes while excluding horses. The per head value rose from 85 to a higher figure, affecting property assessments and tax duties statewide.
H Leedy a local farmer near Barinown flagged a passenger train Sunday morning near Otter Creek bridge northwest of town. The east side rail was damaged leaving a dangerous gap. The train crawled past the site and passed safely. Leedy said he tried to flag the train Saturday night but no signal reached the engine.
Ex governor Leedy visits Joplin and confirms plans to mine near Curt Junction. He has leased three ten acre tracts from the Cooley Johnson and Jamison holdings. Reports say drifting over two years reveals rich ore deposits and Lawrence residents join in backing the venture.
Lawrence March 22. Large numbers of ducks are being killed by hunters with camps on the river and near local lakes. One group killed sixty five ducks yesterday and forty more before, another hunter added forty five yesterday. The sight of ducks is very large at present.
Interview with Andrew Smith superintendent of telegraphs for the Santa Fe Pacific and Southern California roads. He believes a general railroad order strike is unlikely and urges arbitration. Smith notes improved maintenance on the Santa Fe routes, steel bridge replacements, and plans for a steamship service from San Diego aiding western manufacturing and cotton regions.
In reminiscence, Trainmaster H A Tice of the eastern Santa Fe division recalls the Lung wreck on the night a curve near Burlingame and the No 1 collision with No 216 and the fast mail. He describes crowded cars, dispatches, the wreck’s scale, and the relief at limited loss of life. He credits the fast mail with a mitigating impact. Also notes a Leavenworth political jab and a millinery opening at 721 Kansas Avenue.
A jumble of terse notes recounting yesterday's sightings and happenings in Topeka and nearby: Robins and John MacDonald travel to Chicago for business. Thorpe visits Kansas City. society events and millinery openings on Kansas Avenue. a Turner society hall walk planned for Friday. a Cameron concert featuring Mrs. Wilhelmina Lowe with a costly harp. roadwork costs for macadam and fencing. Local authorities, court notes, and civic items include Mrs. Elizabeth Roth injured, a city court matter, and community improvements by the Village Improvement Society led by Rev. Charlie Me Sheldon. Tim Donovan, famed cerebrospinal meningitis case, now back on duty. Topeka boy trains a two-animal wagon with a large spaniel. William Henderson nominated as police judge after twelve years of service. Statehouse janitors report dust and worn flags. Straugers flag torn from Kansas wine. Tessie Tane released on installment plan after mower theft. Populist senators convene in Topeka. Ushers and a Cameron concert mishap noted. the Toorkans bowling team loses to the Jayhawks 287 to 229.
A Tinilo dispatch reports a native tribe of about 20,000 on the Montescos river near Redlady threatening haciendas and crops. Sixty Spanish refugee planters arrive at Lollo stating the tribe may attack. they seek arms from Gen. Miller. Indiana bound for Negros with one battalion of the First California under Col Dubose.
William Hoffman won a 4 63 claim after twenty years of congressional push. He served as secretary of delegation at St Petersburg from May 17 to September 13. Congress later barred extra pay for chargé d affaires. Hoffman had waited long while living in Washington amid art treasures from abroad.
Rome reports the Chinese minister has informed the Italian government that China absolutely refuses Italy’s demand for a concession at San Mun bay. The rejection underscores tensions between Rome and Beijing during the period of heightened diplomacy.
Commander Taussig reports Wake Island, midway between Honolulu and the Philippines, was taken for the United States by the Bennington on the Pacific crossing. Landing January 11, a flagpole was raised. the island appeared uninhabited, with wreckage remains, a heavy vegetation cover, abundant lagoon fish, and sharks near boats. Prices listed: $3350 to California via Santa Fe Route.
Algiers dispatch reports Arabs raiding Ghardela in the Sahara about 900 miles south of Algiers. Touaregs attacked a European expedition en route to the Sahara. after a fight the Touaregs were beaten, the expedition suffered 100 killed and part of its caravan captured. The mission is said to be Foureau-Lamy, last heard arrived at Aston. Pawnshop law advances in Illinois. Readie bill proposes incorporation of a pawnshop society with dividends capped at per cent per annum.
A nostalgic ad lists large Cal prunes peaches berries and evaporated apples with prices and weights. Meats and lard include Armour's white lard sugar cured hams streak bacon and salt bacon with prompt service for out of town orders. Customer care promised for small orders.
The Great Bend city ticket list includes Mayor A Swarts and officials such as assessor HR Batley and clerk FB Brown. The race centers on joint taxation and liquor wet versus dry divisions, with a Republican leaning slate facing a dry Citizens ticket and party factions endorsing different candidates. Registration runs high as voters watch expected shifts in council and policy.
Ex-Congressman Jerry Simson says Bryan erred in refusing to accept Belmont invitation to a Juifervot day dinner. He criticizes Bryan for spurning Tammany and the eastern Democratic bloc and predicts Bevan may run and seek reform while Bryan would need those votes later.
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A fragmentary notice recalls the Creation centennial celebration in New York tied to the Liederkranz and Haydn performance plans. The text is garbled but hints at a march date and a notable music event honoring Haydn’s works.
Abilene March 22 A letter from Fila wathe says the Methodist Episcopal conference refused to restore the parchments of JD W Ross expelled from ministry four years ago. Ross, once pastor at Talmage Kansas, faced a scandal with a young woman in Herington then moved to Oklahoma where the woman returned home. He offered no defense at the conference.
London messenger boy Wi F Jugiere arrives in Philadelphia delivering a message from F L Davis to his sister. Davis wins his wager with one day to spare after a rush from Chicago on the Pennsylvania railroad.
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