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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1899
Page
8
Fragmented notes report Topeka political club banquets and speeches including Governor Branas remarks, and a Jun 2 band concert in the city. Also noted are a murder allegation, legal actions, and civic posts amid winter storms and local delays.
Two prominent Brandon residents named Lynch and Finch were shot and killed while attempting to control a disturbance on the Cotton Belt rail line. Constable Bob Haaks attempted to arrest them as they resisted. after the shooting the men were found dead. The report notes San Francisco and Los Angeles connections, with a fare of 32.50 via the Rock Island Route.
Mrs Strutenborough former Nebraska State Federation president seeks new members for the federation Tuesday afternoon at Unity church. Shinto will visit Mrs J C McClintock while in the city. Bridal events honor Miss Nellie McClintock with a week of entertainments including a card party by Mrs Frank Merriam and informal gatherings by Mrs George Crawford. Bridal attendants listed and several club meetings and visits noted along with various residents of Topeka.
In Washington a hearing on beef purchases hears Maj Black, former chief commissary on Gen Miles’ Porto Moon campaign staff, describe a sensational conversation with Gen Geo Eagan, the former commissary general, upon his return to Washington last fall.
A family doctor treated a baby with skin disseases, claims of temporary relief by medicines, and a testimonial that Curicuma Rexxnies cured the child. An advertisement from Bins and Blythe of Dallas promotes warm baths and a skin treatment for infantile humors providing comfort, rest, and smoother skin.
Maj. Black reports Gen Miles and Gen Eagan argued over beef issued at Ponce. Eagan protested refusals, claiming the beef to be the best. Manitoba on the reef prompted talk about getting troops and horses off as court recessed until 5.
Topeka reporters note a Manhattan board meeting will install new Republican regents J W Satterthwaite and Dr Hunter consult on stance toward Populists Carl Vrooman says meeting aims to close old board business and begin with new terms Hudson term ends March 31 Fairchild to take seat Saturday Will bonds discussed Will and Hudson in city yesterday. Vrooman asserts no move to oust Will, claims nonpartisan college now with Republicans holding over a third of positions.
Atchison mourns Jesse C. Crall noted race horse owner and early city marshal. A vitrified clay monument, crafted by Jim Dobbs of Atchison Vitrified Brick yards, now stands over Crall's Mount Vernon cemetery grave, preserving his birth and death dates in artistic mud tracings.
Baltimore marcn sv hrsg gen f b williston commands volunteers and Sixth artillery in Cuba. bands and hospital equipment prepared. Recruits drilled in barracks and parade grounds by Maj. Vose. Remaining batteries to join at Fort McHenry within five days. movement planned via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad toward the Philippines.
Davenport reports leasing Lacnierfest hall for a year by Tri-City Athletic Club president Jack Leone to host April twenty round bout Tommy Ryan versus Billy Stitt and more boxing events planned. Also notes death of Tommy Heardon, former gunner in U S S Kearsarge, at 61 in Brooklyn. Fire at Howard block in Hartford destroys building, damages Hines Bros hotel, loss $375,000. Buenos Aires notes welcome US cooperation on Pues de Atacama dispute. Central Pacific bondholders approve major reorganization plan.
S Barnum Dry Goods and Carpet Co touts a large, up-to-date Spring stock from New York and other centers. It promises 15 to 25 percent savings, generous premiums starting April 1, and a policy of cash discounts to attract trade in the West. Premiums include household and home embellishments, with liberal exchange/refund policy within two days if not pleased.
A bustling early 20th century page notes sales items including gloves and remedies, with clear prices and color options. It lists patterns, dental services, and local notices such as upcoming funerals, society meetings, and church events. Public notices include lodge meetings and a street-home move.
In New York on March 21 a diapasn from Haverne divs rejects the appeal against the tower spurt decision. The court orders President Castamede to appear before the audiencia supreme court within ten days or the decision will be confirmed and his bond forfeited. The ruling affects the Harvay syndicate and promoters opposing the sale. Castaneda left Havana December 16 and is now in New York.
Memphis March 24. J Manley of Augusta Maine, banker and railroad man, arrived with a pleasure party en route to Mexico. He predicts Bryan will be Democratic nominee and control the convention ticket and platform. Also brief items note a drama “Tony the Convict” and an American Steam Laundry ad plus a Portland bound Santa Fe route promo.
United States District Attorney Lambert leads a suit in federal court against William Martindale of Emporia to recover $16,000 alleged due the First National Bank of Shirk. The action cites $125,000 in real estate and other property as assets to cover claims, with the case arising from a complaint by Morton Albaugh, receiver. Madrid reports a decree authorizing 13,656,500 pesetas to pay interest on the Cuban debt on April 1.
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