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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1899
Page
4
A sprawling column covers varied topics from a mayoral bath proposal in New York to reflections on Carnegie, Funston, and Harrison. It notes Andrew Carnegie's wealth, recalls Gen Joe Wheeler, mentions Boston’s stance on Filipino issues, and comments on public baths in cities. It also includes humorous anecdotes and bits about society, politics, and notable figures of the era.
Kansas State Sunday school convention ends with Prof H M Hamilton of Jacksonville delivering an address. The body endorses prohibition and opposes any relaxation or resubmission. Debate over future funding and entertainment for delegates ends with executive committee to decide. New officers elected include President We Tesae Newton and Vice Presidents J T Canbey Hex Vorney. Delegates plan to return home tonight.
The program includes a 4 PM reception for ladies at Sedgwick music hall and an evening ball with 500 invitations at the auditorium. A parade of Kansas and Oklahoma subordinate councils is planned for Saturday afternoon. A record strawberry shipment left town last night, with carloads of 600 cases of 24 quarts distributed in four trains of 16 refrigerator cars each to eastern and northern destinations.
Read as a compilation of editorials arguing over Topeka hosting state affairs and a twentieth Kansas unit. Notable voices from McPherson Republican Lawrence Journal Leavenworth and Kansas City Journal weigh capitalization and civic prestige against cost and practicality.
The article argues for year round public baths in American cities, citing Brockline Massachusetts as a model with daily access and a large facility. It notes a strict cleansing requirement before swimming and cites 1918 usage of 46 009 bathers, averaging 1 500 per week in summer, highlighting European precedents.
Congressman David B. Henbreun, Tory's candidate for speaker, travels through Chicago returning from Allende City. He says he supports Jat for speaker if possible, while admitting the outcome is uncertain. He notes strong prospects but urges modest progress and sees the struggle as the south and west opposing the east. A western man will be chosen for speaker unless a turnabout occurs.
Chicago May 12. The Chicago trust federation has chosen June 36 to July 2 as the dates for a national conference in Chicago to discuss trusts and their relation to general economic conditions. Large industrial combinations will be invited to send representatives to debate broader moderation of the trust question.
The case of Thomas Stice v George Stice, a district court action between brothers and local farmers, centers on a claim that the defendant accused the plaintiff of burning his barn to collect insurance. Witnesses testified to hearing the statements. the defense denied it and argued passion. The jury was sent to deliberate after a long day of testimony.
Inla May 12 Kansai specifications approve for the depot the Missouri Pacific will build at this point. The new passenger depot will be erected at the West end of the track on Jefferson avenue. The plans call for a handsome structure 22 by 74 feet in dimensions. The walling is to be of To le brick on heavy stone foundations. The roof will be metal shingles and the exterior except the brick will be painted a rich green. There will be two waiting rooms, one for ladies and one for gentlemen, and between the two a telegraph office and baggage room. A wide brick sidewalk will extend in front of the building along the track for a distance of 175 met. The contract will be let to follow carpenters and masons and...
May 12 report from Coffeyville states the brick plant was not shut because of fuel shortages. The line to operate it failed. the plant was shut for repairs but gas supplies remain available.
More than 200 delegates from Kansas and Ohio arrive in Wichita for the eighth annual gathering of the Grand Council United Travelers, Kansas and Ohio, at the two day session. Judge Haus will deliver an address.
Lawrence May 12. Perl D. Decker resigned as KU football manager. Three candidates Elliott Rodgers and Emily stood. Philip S. Elliott, KU graduate and junior law student, won the election with a strong majority amid ongoing college political excitement.
May 12 Cherryvale reports a vast brick factory with daily capacity of 109000 bricks. It employs 15 horses and 1,? men, holds a Joplin order for one tollion brick to be filled by May 22. Also paces pensions for Kansans and a fire department roster in El Dorado.
Indian Territory reports indicate the entire strawberry harvest was destroyed by a storm last night. The territory yields its largest berry crop in the United States. Also mentions Van Buren Arkansas with a 64 count in the May 12 update.
J C Auppenthal urges Kansas towns and institutions to honor returning student soldiers from the Twentieth Kansas not with words alone but by restoring their lost educational opportunities. He notes many left college for Cuba Libre, faced pay limits, and now lack funds to resume studies, requesting a plan to provide two years of schooling at state and university colleges.
The notice items list numerous real estate transfers including George W. Scott to J. W. Gleed for two lots on Fillmore street, Catherine Adgate to Fredonia Gupton on Tyler street, John H. Roxseau to Marta Thomas with multiple Lawrence street parcels, Elizabeth Colvin to Charles Curtis on Van Buren street, A T Batchelder to Barbara Westhafer on Lane street, H C Carer to J H Hunt sheriff's deed on Hilyer's subdivision, Daniel Van Nees to A O Reach on Kew reserves, Elizabeth Carter Ada Patterson and Stella Carter to Elizabeth P Nuding on Belle view block lots, H Herrington to Lydia DeLong on part of southeast quarter, S Gunther to Mary Barnes on Western avenue, H C and B M Stowell to M Maze on Monroe and Madison streets, guardian to Thames on Kellam avenue, J W Morris addition parcels, and a large paid total of various sums. The Union Pacific advertises a greatly reduced $25.85 rate to Portland and Puget Sound points, Helena Montana, Salt Lake City, and Utah points, with ticket info via F A Lewis and J C Fulton.
Sheriff Cook returned from central Kansas where he hunted for stolen property including Hiatt Bros rig. Several horses and a large amount of harness and other items have been found in Saline and adjoining counties but owners remain undiscovered.
Cheap excursion rates to Roanoke via Vandalis Pennsylvania Line offered during the German Baptist Brethren meeting. From St. Louis to Roanoke and return at one fare. Tickets on sale May 16 to 22 with return limit June 24, 1898. For details write A. M. Need Asst. A. in St. Louis or J. T. Foley T. P. A. in Kansas City Missouri.
Portland area sale notes a return ticket price of 52.00 via Santa Fe with May 15 17 18 dates referenced. American Steam Laundry at 12 West Seventh Street advertises laundry services and a hotel Oxford restaurant linen upkeep. Local phone contact implied.
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