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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reads like a dated notice involving legal terms and property references. It mentions J. H 4239 and Platte locations with unclear names and an apparent feud. The readable bits hint at a civil matter or estate dispute unresolved by the source text.
Secretary Alepar and party depart for Cuba aboard train with military aides and private secretaries aboard. The journey includes stops and the group plans to attend events in Havana while continuing diplomatic duties abroad.
March 1 event at Harvard University drew General Miles, officials, and students amid controversy over club supplies. The ceremony featured General Miles, President Elliot, and other dignitaries with dense chatter about courage, fortitude, and calumny amid campus unrest.
Discussion in London about forming an American women’s club aligned with Sorosis, aiming to link with New York organization and serve as a social hub for American women in London. Proponents express cautious optimism despite prior doubts.
New York banks face trouble after the Clearing House rule requiring 1 to 2.5 percent charges for collecting all out-of-town checks. Philadelphia and Boston banks push country banks to move funds to their cities. Trust companies offer 2 percent interest to attract local deposits and plan to compete by handling checks with lower collection rates. Express companies also claim they can collect more cheaply, threatening the Clearing House members.
Emma Bratnoter of San Francisco describes a dramatic Teutonic era fire at the Windsor hotel in New York. She tells how guests fled from upper floors, windows, and a burning corridor as flames cut off the drawing room, with chaos on the lower stairs and balcony crowds watching Patrick’s Day parade below.
A witness recalls racing through heat as Windsor hotel burns. The lobby fills with panicked crowds of men women and children while staff stay at posts. A porter named John rescues a sister by climbing to a balcony and lowering her to the street. People leap from windows as the building is consumed.
London reports a practical test showing wireless telegraphy can save lives at sea. A barkentine ashore near Goodwin Sands sent distress from South Goodwin. Signals were received at East Goodwin and relayed to South Foreland, Kingsdown, and Ramagate for lifeboats. The Harseate council urges Trinity House to ensure wireless links between all fieldships and shore.
March 2 Wichita report outlines a coordinated suffrage push by Oklahoma women after a failed legislature bid. The plan, using a chain letter tactic, invites friends to join a large, organized effort to secure voting rights, highlighting Carrie Chapman Catt as the idea’s originator and noting prior attempts to pass the measure.
Rail news says Santa Fe plans an exclusive express and baggage train from Kansas City to California before long. California Train No. 1 and No. 17 carry multiple baggage cars daily. if the new service begins, No. 17 would be discontinued and No. 1 would need more coaches. An overland Chicago to coast train is also anticipated once San Francisco connections are finished.
The Santa Fe plans a 94 mile double track from Hell road crossing near Chicago to Streator Illinois to relieve heavy through traffic. A double track from Rest road into Chicago has been in operation, with demand cited as justification for further facilities. The work will begin immediately.
A letter from Mary Anderson to Mrs HR M Kelsey reveals family news and gossip. She discusses Blanche and Juliet de Navarro sisters, plans to visit America, and describes their son Tony, a German speaking nurse, and a canary singing by the window. Mamie signs off with affectionate memories from Springtime gardens in Worcestershire.
Reported semi officially today details a new Oyster Trust to be organized under New Jersey law with 35 million capital and room to rise to 10 million. Andrew Rafe named president with Bridgeport and Newark backers. aims to control 3 percent of oyster beds in Long Island Sound Narragansett Bay and Donk Island area, owning steamers and sailing vessels. Plans to market New York seed and spats trade, with dealers in New York City and expansion to New Jersey and Massachusetts. Long Island Sound site planned for future marine facilities and rail links. State Shellfish engineer Sandford surveys ideal grounds. Offshoot plans to form National Oyster Company in West Virginia with 100 million capital for southern waters.
Ottawa reports that Andress Dr. A iT has returned from the far north after assisting French explorers in a thorough search for the missing man. The party conducted balloon landings and long travels across northern Alaska from St Michel to Cape Bathurst, with ascents and telescope observations. Dawson is noted as unlikely to hold the missing man, with officials suggesting a farther northern carriage.
Chicago votes a proposed budget totaling about 15.06 million for schools and libraries with raises across departments. Alderman Powers backs a plan to direct funds for street repair and cleanliness, while the mayor may veto portions of the salary increases next Monday night.
Chicago ministers react to Robert G Ingersoll with skepticism and humor arguing his rhetoric fails to match modern preaching The Congregational pastor Silney Strong Oak Park says Ingersoll is outpaced by the age while Rev W A Encpara Oakland Methodist notes he echoes others with sharper delivery but little new substance
Des Molnyn saloons received a March 11 notice to cease business by April 1 under new code provisions. Rev H M Abrams of Marshalltown, agent for the Anti Saloon League, says many saloons failed to meet the petition consent requirements before opening.
The Dallas Street Railway sale was completed for 90 000 dollars in a probate proceeding for syndicata of Des Mothes. Principal members include 16 Von Gintel, TM Feria, and P A Bos auet. Alexander notes that new officers take possession of the property today.
The Record reports independent manufacturers organizing a 7 million dollar combine led by W T Blaine of Victory Telephone Mfg. Co. Promoters target 0 percent of independent plants with sponsors John J Mitchell William P Williams and Merigold. Several major Chicago and national firms named as members or potential joiners. Kellogs Switchboard remains outside.
President McKinley and Vice President Hobart returned to Senator Hanna's home after a four hour water trip from Jekyll Island to Brunswick. The party was greeted by ships saluting the Colfax cutter and a Spanish flag gift from the late Spanish consul. They spent the night in Thomasville and planned an early week departure for Washington with a possible stop in Tallahassee.
Covington Ky March 23 grand jury returns indictments against Home Life Insurance Co of New York and 42 other life and fire insurers for conspiring to fix and maintain higher rates under state antitrust laws. The action could lead to withdrawal of coverage from Covington.
State Inspector McKenzie names a dozen deputy inspectors for grain in multiple stations. Appointments include W. J. Graham and Charles E. Lowe in Kansas City, J. P. Chess in Burlington, John Hugos in Norway, A. McPhail in Bridgeport, P. H. Nikirk in Junction City, R. B. Clark in Atchison, John Wison in Leavenworth, J. Horn in South Haven, G. M. McCarthy in Winfield, E. D. Morgan in Neortestittion, and a Coffeyville-area appointee. Populist inspectors at Topeka, Wichita, and Parsons remain unchanged. A. Sate of Pretty Prairie named chief clerk.
A Baltimore to Washington passenger train found a dead baby wrapped on the locomotive fender after departing Locust Point. The crew notified authorities as the engine reached Washington, and the body was turned over to the yard master for burial.
Attorneys for John Collins file motion to defer sentence claiming lack of transcript. Stenographer Ralph Gaw says three to four months needed to prepare trial transcript of Weather Industry evidence in Chicago. March 23 forecast: partly cloudy tonight and Friday, warmer with southerly winds. Miss Keener’s millinery opening at 721 Kansas Avenue Friday and Saturday.
An old fashioned advertisement extols Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims kidneys filter blood, offers a free mail sample with a book of testimonials, and advises readers to mention Kilmer & Co. and buy 50 cent or dollar sizes from drug stores or dealers.
Washington report quotes Comptroller Dawes arguing currency scarcity stems from prosperity. He cites expansion in currency in circulation and government notes, noting increases in United States notes and other forms while consumer cash demand grows. Dawes contends the economic boom drives higher money usage, despite reported paper shortages.
The piece reports on a clash at Peters where a surgeon of the Techs besten and Tapler were captured and tortured by Filipinos. Ashore, naked war dances were performed by a party of eight Americans and two British, wounding one and abducting others before rescue by American officers. The attackers, called bee hunt ers, inhabit the island’s interior and vow no mercy to any unfortunate white man.
The report states Sergeant Morse was shot in the forefield during the Caloocan charge on February 10 while serving with Company K. Morse and other soldiers were wounded. Morse, a graduate of Manhattan Agricultural College, remains improving after treatment.
In Buffalo March 28 every employee of the Buffalo Smelting Works the Joca branch of the Calurmer and Meola Miging company Lolay received an envelope containing a bonus of 10 percent of the wages earned during the past year. The gift to the employees is in part an advance in wages.
A dated advice piece touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a key to health for husbands and wives, claiming it boosts vitality, blood quality, and bodily strength to support a long, fruitful marriage and family life, while noting certain cases where it cannot protect all.
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