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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
5
A chaotic Topeka circus night led to arrests after intoxication and disorder. Police reported many revelers jailed or held for questioning as crowds swirled, with officers forming a reception post and screening travelers on trains. Local residents and a drunk warrior figure in the chaotic scenes.
Ex governor Boutwell, president of the Anti Imperialist League, delivers a keynote address in Boston defending Aguinaldo and opposing imperialist policy. He says the league aims to end the army’s presence in the Philippines through popular vote and public influence. The meeting includes a discussion of charges linking the league to Ambroper dealings.
Fragmentary OCR recounts patrols detaining a group near a western reservation. Dancers perform a war style circle amid arrests and transport to the North Topeka depot. The piece shifts to a political column advocating independence and anti imperialism with references to Aguinaldo and the 1776 founding principles.
Hartford and towns along the Connecticut River felt tremors with rattling dishes and a muffled explosion heard across the area. Reports from towns including East Hampton and Windham described the quake, with later notes about nearby freight yards and public notices from the era.
Society notes in Topeka report the engagement of Miss Margaret Dudley to Dr William Walker of this city. A quiet Grace Cathedral wedding planned for Wednesday June 7 at 7 in the morning. Also highlighted are the Washburn recital and several social gatherings at the Hankin and Taylor homes with notable guests and color themes.
Telegrams from May report damaging winds and heavy rain sweeping through Atteona Pennsylvania and nearby towns. Madison Illinois narrowly escapes fire, while Vancouver and other cities note disturbances and mass violence. Reports include a whist contest result in San Francisco and labor strikes in Chicago.
Treasurer G W Kanavel of the state board of charities settled with the state auditor for April. The report lists maintenance and salaries for multiple institutions including Industrial School, Soldiers Orphans Home, Wyandotte, Osawatomie, Topeka Reform School, and others with amounts for salaries ranging from about 33 to 81 hundred dollars and maintenance costs.
Acting Finance Minister Nunez sent a bill to congress to authorize refunding the national debt held abroad. The plan expects a higher principal but lower annual interest due to a reduced rate. European bankers are said ready to support the debt conversion as Mexico's credit improves beyond other Latin American nations.
The bark Atlantien truce Para, owned by Tos e Marta Renhi, brings a vast snake collection to Uils city after years at sea. The couple claim a twenty year TB wuukr bunlies, gathering pythons, cobras, vipers, and various constrictors from Africa and the Amazon while bargaining with natives for the largest specimens.
Milwaukee woman claims breach of contract with an agent alleging hypnosis influenced actions. The case centers on a six volume work and a dispute over delivery and compensation. The report mentions travels to Portland Tacoma Seattle and a scenic route trip, with financial and legal details surrounding the alleged manipulation.
Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gog refutes bond issues as unfounded while predicting a deficit exceeding 100 million dollars for the current fiscal year Heavy war costs drive the shortfall He expects a smaller deficit next year around 31 million and notes possible need to issue remaining 200 million bonus authorized in the War revenue bill if conditions change
Mrs Mabel Lynch sister of Mrs Perry Belmont seeks a limited divorce from Peter W Lynch in Paris to avoid publicity. The couple formerly lived in Brooklyn then Paris after leaving Brooklyn in 1894. Lynch, a lawyer and club man, and Mrs Lynch have two daughters and reside in Parks.
Rev D J Burt Tell of Marble Cathedral Church in New York denounces James G. Alger as a tobacco and liquor symbol intertwined with Army rum. He urges President McKinley to unload Alger to win votes and claims saloons as recruiting grounds for corrupt politicians. The preacher links church neglect to the persistence of 29 million Christians allowing the saloon to thrive.
Mrs Jennie Houston of Anderson Indiana files suit for 19000 against Frank Stinson saloon keeper alleging her husband was killed when he slept on railroad tracks after being intoxicated by drinks purchased at Stinson s saloon. The accident occurred two years ago when he lay on the Tig Pour tracks and was struck by a fast train, the plaintiff claims.
Consul Brush reports from Clifton to the Department that Daweon estimates wash up from the Fukon this year will reach 13 million dollars. The distribution includes Hellanaa 2.5 million, Feenen Gil 1 million, Gold Millet 0.9 million, Fie Sleukum 1 million, Livele cksicum 1 million, Doomielon 4 million, Hunker and GQuatts 0.5 million, totaling 19.3 million, excluding Sulphur Creek Stewartiver Upper Klondike and Scroobie Creek as locations.
Governor Leedy ordered a $200 reward be paid to Sheriff Porter Cook Detective Harbaugh and Detective Woods for the arrest and conviction of James Collins killer. Cook to divide with Harbaugh and Woods after he led the capture and lodged Collins in jail. Henry Steele ex chief of police and others contested the claim citing earlier accuser John Callina. The Rock Island detective aided the investigation.
The state auditor near completion of tabulating railroad property returns for Kansas. The final assessment is expected to show about a 150000 increase in valuations. Major changes occur in Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe Rock Island lines with increases and decreases noted.
The Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced rate of 28.85 to Portland and Puget Sound points, also Helena Montana Salt Lake City Utah and other destinations. Tickets on sale May 15 to 18 with return for 465 via Santa Fe. For details contact FA Lewis city ticket agent or J C Fulton depot agent. Also laundry note about Peerless Steam Laundry service.
New York May 17 Dr William Male McEnree a leading therapeutics authority died from over excitement after receiving a professorship offer at Cornell Medical College with a $10000 yearly salary. Born 1857 he helped organize the free dispensary at Bellevive Hospital and authored a standard text on therapeutics.
The Jat legislature appropriated 149.00 to pay Kansas county care for destitute insane. A provision lets the state auditor deduct delinquent state taxes from these accounts. Audits have been settled, and old balances in Gigptite are being adjusted. Leavenworth allocates 517.50.
In Grant county Oklahoma a county seat election favored Pond Creek over Crescent. Guards protected the scene as a heated contest unfolded, with Reed among the invaders and Bo Uven noted as a last-placing candidate.
Irvin Smith of Seabrook was declared a danger to himself and others after a severe bout of grip left him violently insane. Deputy Siritts Willkins and Stuart transported him to the county jail where he remains confined as authorities state he has not recovered and poses a large risk.
Real estate transfers listed include Jes Wm Henry and wife to Ro Stahl for the NE quarter of the SE quarter 36 12 14. Knowles and wife to E L W Kel raci Madison street Rich yw. J Freeman $120 to Knowles first sub division. Md McNeal to Chas Conkie $1 tote 182 and south quarter 60 Fillmore Birest. W Jamison administrator to T A Shields $400 lot 499 Van Buren Street. Huntoon's addition.
A spaced local column reports visits in North Topeka Kansas with J Betts upending days in Kansas City Mrs Wilson of Lecompton visits D A Wizer and Mrs Frank Bannister returns from Chicago. Mrs A N Sherer leaves Kansas City after seven weeks and W Whaley advertises meat market. A large party honors Mr Forrest Kutz at Lyman school with gifts from pupils.
The Oceanic, launched last January, surpasses the Great Eastern in length and displacement. It requires deep water to float and adds about 6,200 tons to its figures, with a broad profile and modest speed compared with earlier giants, while a German torpedo boat destroyer for China sets a record pace in its class. The piece also profiles author Marie Corelli and outlines her life and works.
Travel advisory invites travelers and home seekers to northwest routes to Montana and Washington. Through sleeper cars operate from Kansas City and St Joseph via the Marlington Route to Tutt e Spokana Puget Sound and the Northwest line. Tickets include daily first class steering car service to Putte Apaconds Moulana March 12th. Bramhall Wakeley and Cuthree Bailey advertise travel and licensing notice, urging compliance with city license ordinance No. 1988 and offering meals at hotels for 25 cents.
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