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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1899
Page
6
Topeka officials consider granting Phoenix Telephone a franchise with a 3 percent first nine years, then 1 percent. Bell Telecom ends, bonds and underground lines required, city share and reporting rules outlined amid contention from council members and business leaders.
City officials urge bid advertisements for a new city hall auditorium and fire station. Councilman Warner prompts measures while Henry Bennett's plan to provide site and plans is discussed. Huntoon paving bids open with John Richie submitting 125 per square yard.
Topeka avenue residents attended the city council meeting Monday evening to protest the planned double tracks on Tenth street to StikpieebaeiP Avenue. The protest was referred to the Streets and Walks committee. Ex Mayor Rot Cofran said he would speak to the communities. Judge AT Kedilen urged attention to the franchise forbidding the company to lay double tracks on 50 foot streets. The committee will consider the matter Saturday evening. Dickinson resigned from the council and FL Netkin was appointed to replace him. Tenth Avenue paving petitions were presented for Tyler to Lane streets. A protest against the alley paving between Seventh and Eighth and Jackson and Van Huren streets was sent to the streets and walks committee. Wichita city attorney filed suit to annul the Wichita Street Railway franchise.
A bull fight in Durango witnessed by a large crowd ends with four beasts killed. American performers Ts. MM Shu Wm. Fisher FE. E Shaw Percy Shure TW. Tisdale Roy Kessetl J. W. Dobbins HL Bonsen Carlos Chapman W. W. McVea TD. Wo Birmes all Americans. One fighter was dragged by a bull and escaped serious injury after a leg entrapment. The event, heavily promoted in Mexico, drew strong sermons against it by American supporters.
Detroit May 10 Grand Commander E F Clark of Cedar Rapids presided at the twenty seventh session of the Grand Divinity Order of Talloes milletere. Attendance rose to about twenty. the ladies auxiliary began their session with one hundred delegates present. A public reception followed in the light guard armory.
Aged seven years, Oliver Hazard Perry Archer died at his summer home in Allendale New Jersey. The text recounts his early career in express and railroad services, noting his leadership roles, ventures with the Hudson River railroad, Erie railroad, and several lines. references travel rates and tickets offer.
The state school text book commission selected Noble L. Prentis History for Kansas public schools and presented by W. F. Greer. The board will meet in a special session Friday morning to finalize the list, with minutes kept secret until ten days after adjournment. Other histories were offered but not accepted.
The state organization will hold its annual convention at Hutchinson on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Attendance is expected to be large with State Superintendent Nelson delivering an address if not detained. D W Little will substitute in the program.
Kansas figures push for medals and honors for Twentieth Kansas veterans returning from the Philippines. Governor Stanley faces a legal fight as Populist Regents seek injunctions against his investigation, with Manhattan district court actions delaying the board’s terms and potential injunctions tied to Gliss and others.
Ex Governor B E N Morrill of Hui- Waitia attended the Kansas Mutual Site board meeting in the city Tuesday. He said he regrets the complications in the First district congressional matters and that, despite agreements binding the men, the outcome will likely be right in the end. He hopes no trouble will arise that disrupts the prospects of the two young men involved.
Venerable Jackson County editor notes governor’s appointment shake up in Holton district and Jackson county. Holton Record urges unity, inviting residents to return to political calm and patronage-free discourse. The State Charter Board announces authorization of several new Kansas enterprises.
The Standard Light Company of Kansas City capital 500 to manufacture lighting apparatus and lamps The Yates Center Gas and Water Company capital 25 to establish a waterworks plant and to prospect for gas at Yates Center The First Baptist Church of Cantem The First Baptist Church of Obertin The Butler County Fair Association of El Dorado capital 2 000 to hold fairs The Garnett Gas and Of Company capital 2 000 Invest In New Bonds The state school fund commissioners are invested in new school district bonds Thomas County 500 Tawlins 800 Stafford 600 Lyon 500 Thomas 500 Tawlins 400 board of education place 16 000
Debates over whether the Topeka city court law is valid continue as senators and representatives clash over whether Senate bill No. 7 created two courts and was properly recorded or replaced by a substitute. Justice Chesney plans habeas corpus against the measure while court action looms. voters have long endured the era of unfair justice and await reform.
Ex Civil War veteran urges state readers to fund a home for General Puneten rather than gift a ceremonial sword. He argues a diamond and home in Topeka would better honor the general, with money saved used for renovations and ongoing support.
Wilmington May 10 Wm N Borsa former teller of Dover National Bank was sentenced in U S district court to five years in Trenton N J penitentiary for conspiracy against United States Senator Kenyon in two trials. The bank suspended operations in May, later resuming with capital cut from 100000 to 5666. Borsa was central in the conspiracy cases where juries disagreed in both trials.
Westinghouse Electric Company received an order to equip a trolley line between Philadelphia and Atlantic City. The West Jersey and Seashore Electric Railroad will operate before the summer rush. Fare not announced, promised to be lower than rail rates. Winnie 2 SOOTHiapper advertisement claims long use by mothers for children and diarrhea cures.
The Hassell Ironworks of Colorado Springs will build the summit observatory tower on Pike's Peak, with a 45 foot iron structure rising above a stone foundation. Three to four adjustable telescopes will offer views across about 50,000 square miles to Denver, Florence, and Mt. Rosalie. Completion aims for June 1 with the hotel atop the summit also being enlarged.
Joshua K. Trown, U.S. inspector at Hawaii, reports to the commissioner general of immigration that the executive council is considering restricting Asiatic labor. He notes public concern over Japanese workers since annexation, warns of potential colonial governance if policy continues, and cites 12 180 Japanese admitted since annexation, 1 197 free and 10 983 contract laborers. He predicts Asiatic population will surpass other nationalities this year and Japanese numbers may double Chinese.
Market summary for May 10 notes dull wheat trading ahead of a government crop report. Prices edged down as traders awaited new figures while corn and oats showed small gains in cash trade. Receipts were light with mixed freight and shipping activity amid general market softness.
Market gossip from Kansas City and New York markets covers Texas steers and heifers, cattle prices around 4.20 and 1.35, creamery dairy terms, and New York sugar and bond notes. The column reports livestock values, farm product quotes, and thoughts on market health with references to traders and exchanges.
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