06 May 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1899
Page
1
Forces of 2 000 routed at Maasin as MacArthur rests at San Fernando. Kansas suffers heavy losses in recent fighting. Reported river fighting and rebel arms recovered amid chaotic scenes along the theater front with Allied commands evaluating the situation.
The May 4 casualty list from the Twentieth Kansas and First Nebraska units includes numerous names and ranks among soldiers listed as killed or wounded. Citations cover Company G and K, First Montana, and other detachments with ranks from private to sergeant and several officers.
In Woreveter Massachusetts a local discussion on the fashion of shorter skirts provokes mixed opinions among shoppers and riders at a corset factory area. Citizens debate the style’s impact on propriety and social norms while noting vendors and residents display diverse reactions. A traveling show by Professor Gentry arrives in Topeka with lectures and demonstrations, charging fifteen cents for children and twenty cents for adults.
The will of the late Antonio Bnzive Terry who died in Paris on December 14 1898 seeks probate in New York. Executors are Francis Edgerton Webb and Desarin Travers. Principal legatees include Mme Sibyl Sunder sty, Marta Merendes Terry, and other heirs. The estate covers France, Cuba and the United States with about 2400000 dollars. If Sibyl Terry marries again she forfeits all claims. The estate passes to children on Terry’s death and contested claims incur forfeiture of rights.
Tonnet May 5 reports via Associated Press from the Wireless Telegraph secretary that the first Atlantic message test using the Marchont system will accompany the AmeLas Cup race. Stations to be set at Sandy Hook and along the course will broadcast race developments to spectators along the route. Sir Thomas Lipton and U S and British authorities have been notified and expressed interest.
The former Spanish cruiser Heine Mercedes, sunk in Santiago harbor during a bombardment and recently raised and repaired, left its mooring today to be towed to the harbor center for eventual shipment to Newport News. Navigators fear repeat incidents if seas worsen, but the ship appears seaworthy for the voyage.
W T Tams of Clay Center Kansas won the eastern college oratorical contest at Oberlin last night representing Oberlin. The winner spoke on Lincoln's Debate With Douglas. Other participants included Northwestern Chicago Milwaukee Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa entrants with placements varying.
A late 19th century letter from Tonge in the Friendly Islands discusses a treaty with Great Britain and Germany over claims from the Vavau and Tongatapu groups. It notes Britain’s repudiation of German demands and a possible war if £100 was not paid, with King George Tubou reportedly aware of Britain’s position. The report mentions a defensive alliance with King George and a plan for Germany to acquire the islands as a British dependency once claims are settled.
In New York May reports say Naval Governor Richard Leary of Guam plans to govern with a firm hand aboard Yosemite Pacific voyage. Details describe a ceremonial postal post and naval station preparations as minor fleet moves. separate note from Herington on May 6 reports the electric works shut to allow repairs while keeping fire and water services adequate.
May 6 The war department reports three bonded and bitty made solar prisoners guarded by troops state officers in retreating Understand the governor of Montana will surrender fugitives navigating mountain trails I will furnish force to Idaho sheriff to secure them Meriam Brigadier General
Judge Haren says decisions on slot machine cases and injunction demurrers to telegraph suits will be given Monday morning. One attorney heads to New York this afternoon to attend depositions as the Week Union seeks to prove the Kansas telegraph rate is confiscatory. Three points will be taken next Wednesday.
Governor Stanley named the state board of health with members drawn from medical societies. The board includes regular physicians Dow Willitson Lawrence Hollembeak Cimar ron J Crombine Dodge Crey Morton Green Ed Alexander, Wiawatha G B Locks Halton A B Gieh Abliene Chiries Lewry and Mf Mimuntick homeopathists. The eclectics have three seats, regulars four, homeopathists one or two. A meeting is expected within ten days to set a secretary and schedule.
The State Journal lists killed and wounded from several Kansas communities. Lt A McTaggart of Independence and Pvt Martin A Wiewex from Lawrence are noted dead or missing, with many others wounded at various degrees. Units include Company G from Independence, Company H from Lawrence, Company C from Leavenworth, and others from Fort Leavenworth, Pittsburg, Osawatomie, and more.
Mrs William C Whitney wife of the former secretary of the navy died shortly before two this afternoon in New York. The passing ends a prominent social figure connected with affairs of government and philanthropy. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the Whitney family.
More team contests start at Garfield Park tomorrow with a heavy program of new music. The Fortune Teller is included in Sunday's program. Sousi's new march Hands Across the Sea may be added at the opening concert if time allows. In case of rain, concerts will move to the Casino.
Gamma Sigma society of Washburn College defeated Washburn Literary Society 4 4% to win the annual debate. The question debated was whether alliances with Britain would promote universal peace. M B Neff and Victor Kropft won the negative over HL Finley and D T Schoonweer. Also noted: Joseph A Hackman died after a cat bite in Cleveland. May 6 Brakeman Hugh Jener lost both legs in a rail yard accident at Longton last evening. he was taken to Topeka in critical condition.
Secretary Wilson plans a southern and western tour next week visiting Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Missouri, and other states to study agricultural conditions. He aims to visit Missouri to review Barber Law and related issues as part of a broader regional survey amid ongoing weather indications and political developments.
C M Higginson, assistant to Santa Fe President Hipley, died at 2 this afternoon at his Chicago home from typhoid fever. He had been ill four weeks. Santa Fe offices and executives, including General Manager Frey, will return from a road trip for his funeral in Riverside on Monday. Higginson was noted for vast savings and meticulous attention to detail benefiting the railroad, leaving a widow and two sons.
A fragmented account describes Miss Angie Ender living near Lockton who tends her father and runs a garden with a clever cat named Bildad. The piece highlights Bildad's unusual talents and the family’s modest income, plus local rail ticket info and a message on home ownership versus renters.
A civic uproar in Topeka grows as residents denounce the city railway for neglecting pavement upgrades and seek to block a proposed double track on Topeka avenue. Mayor and council face demands to enforce ordinances, remove abandoned tracks, and protect public rights against corporate overreach.
Dispute erupts over proposed streetcar line on Topeka avenue in Topeka with residents and officials denouncing new tracks as a threat to the city’s best driving street. Critics urge maintenance of existing lines and removal of unused desert track amid fears of expense and street ruin.
In Astoria Oregon May a dispute rose between boarding house keepers and British ship Howard O Troop Captain Corning over sailor advances under a new congress law. Sailors were detained as kidnappers sought by a writ of habeas corpus. authorities moved them to a jail pending hearings. The keepers demanded 112 dollars per man, while Corning paid for men to be sent to Astoria guarded by two watchmen.
The Home Forum Benefit Order at 418 Kansay avenue Topeka hosts a meeting praising the fraternal society. Members hear onetime donations to a widow and a bereaved father, while officers discuss drafts and additions to the lodge funds and membership growth.
Paul Torrington, recent assistant in the city engineer's office for two years, leaves Topeka today to take a higher post with the National Electric Car Lighting company. His accurate drawings and sketches, a hallmark of his service, are noted, and many friends wish him well as he moves to Topeka to join the company's office there.
Residents and officials clash over plans for a double streetcar track on Topeka Avenue. Supporters say paving funds should not be diverted, while opponents warn the project would erode property values and burden taxpayers. Community figures insist the avenue remains a desirable residential street without unnecessary rail expansion.
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