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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
6
A brief public notice warns that the place of business has been removed and invites updates if new goods are available or if changes have been made to operations. The item signals expectation of subsequent notices detailing location or offerings.
Ex congressman Jerry Simpson visits Topeka discussing Governor Stanley, party politics, and Populist prospects. He rules out running for governor, criticizes Stanley’s record, warns about trusts and Republican leadership, and suggests Populist candidates like J. Bretherton or Vincent may run while condemning Funston as governor material.
War Department plans careful marking of graves for fallen heroes in the Philippines. A general letter from the department issued guidance on burials and memorial practices to ensure proper respect and documentation.
A government notice states that bodies of soldiers slain in the Philippines will not be sent home until winter, with 23 remaining relatives to be informed by cable. The department aims to curb volume of inquiries. Philippine authorities will ensure graves are marked clearly to confirm identity. Governor Stanley orders investigation at the Agricultural College. W C Austin completes examination of state agricultural bank accounts. report filed. The examiner notes teachers and professors were paid by college authorities, with year figures extending to ten months.
W. T. Morgan, set to become state printer July 4, will not move to Topeka. He plans a brief Topeka visit for onboarding, then returns to Hutchinson to oversee the Hutchinson News and devote most of his time to editing the paper.
A damaged fragment from the Shire office notes a lost voucher issued April 1. The document carried a $5 value for ten cent revenue stamps once stocked by the insurance department. The stamp and voucher were missing and the note mentions loss by McNall.
Attorney General Godard faces a new tax issue tied to oil leases. County attorneys from southeastern Kansas ask about whether these leases held by non-resident corporations are taxable. The AG plans to appoint a special official to study the matter.
Robert Lewis of Girard enlisted with the Twenty second Kansas to fight in the Spanish American War. While in Topeka he wrote Governor Stanley seeking a personal intervention for discharge. He cites family hardship, an invalid mother, and his hospital stay in Matanzas as reasons for removal.
James A. Troutman of Topeka received 300 from Governor Stanley for efforts to remove Webb McNall from office. Payment cited as from the governor's contingency fund.
Berlin May 25 Emperor William sends thanks to the Tuberculosis congress for its message urging medical science and charity to curb tuberculosis ravages. American delegates note the speech was not political, Surgeon Boyd spoke in English and was interrupted by applause. Duke of Ratibor has shown attention to the American delegates at the conference. Detroit May 6 Circle of German American Free Mason lodges, about 1000 members, held their third annual convention in the Masonic Temple. The session was largely reports and a final recess.
In Peoria on May 25 the Order of Hallway Telegraphers reelected President Walter V. Powell and secretary treasurer EEL Pribam. F L Daniels named chair of the executive committee. other members include L. A. Tanguary A Sinks F Reynolds and F Dolphin. Powell will appoint two additional officers.
C. H. J. Taylor, a leading African American Democrat and former Register of Deeds in Washington under Grover Cleveland, died suddenly in Atlanta on May 25. His family lives in Baltimore.
Washington May 25 The secretary of war released Major General MacArthur’s report covering February 4 to 8 in Manila and suburbs. It details insurgent incursions, American defenses, and high praise for officers and units including the Second Division Eighth Army Corps and Punston’s command.
General MacArthur lauds the Manila operation and the allied actions of the Montana regiment and Laguna de Bay gunboat. He praises the signal corps, quartermaster, and subsistence sections for flawless support and notes the enemy losses, with three wounded per one killed as a rough estimate. Special tributes honor enlisted men, general officers, and staff.
Charles V. Eskridge, veteran editor of The Emporia Republican, denounces trusts as offspring of the gold standard and urges removing the cause. He argues the gold standard concentrates wealth, destroys competition, harms small industries, and imperils republican institutions, calling for a party vote to reject it.
Washington May 21 Inventor Loeuis Gathmann believes the wreck of the Paris resulted from compass irregularities caused by magnetic interference from metal in ship construction. He proposes a vertical tube device using mirrors and a telescope-like eyepiece to read the compass from the bridge, addressing compass distortions especially in rough weather.
May 2 Vienna reports Emperor Franz Joseph granted an audience to Samuel Clemens known as Matt Twain. The Paris tide attempt failed. In Chicago May 31 the National Association of Wagon Manufacturers held a meeting led by Frank Biosson of Bala Wagon Co. Kenosha Wis. to discuss possible price increases for bee products, though no official decision was announced.
The state school text book commission adjourned after final adoptions including Kelloges physiology chart by J. M. Alcott & Co Riley county map by Superintendent Swingte School Library encyclopedia by Bellows Bros Chicago and other items such as district records by Crane & Co Topeka Ramsey's teachers register by J A Ramsey First principles of agriculture by Silver Burdette & Co Erasers by B G Dann & Co Black boards and crayon by J M Alcott & Co School fixtures furniture desks chairs by Andrews Furniture Co Planetary pencil sharpeners dictionary holders noiseless pointers by J M Alcot e Co
Albany New Jersey May 26 the franchise tax bill passed the senate by 30 to 18 with three Democratic senators crossing the aisle. The assembly followed, two Republicans and two Democrats with the majority supporting. The vote was split along party lines.
County Detective Kershner swears out warrants for four Philadelphia and Reading railroad men censured by the coroner’s jury for causing the Exeter wreck. Engineers Wildermuth O’Rourke and dispatchers Magee Rourke plus trainmen face action. Ballie and Trainmaster Bowers also connected. Texas anti trust law signed by Governor Sayers sets January 31, 1901, operative, with hopes for broader southern state adoption.
Wheat opened near 4 cents higher amid crop damage news and steady selling. corn firm then weakened on favorable weather. Oats and provisions show shifts with heavy receipts and lower prices in yards. Hog and cattle readings mix, with sparse gains and overall softer demand across regions. Cotton and sugar markets hint at firmer refining, while London and Chicago writ large with cautious activity.
The report notes volatile wheat prices with large buyers in New York and Liverpool shipments. Weather conditions are poor for crops in Europe and the Danube region while U S markets show strong corn trading and steady to higher wheat futures with several city reports indicating Hessian fly concerns and variable yields. Large buyers and grain receivers in Chicago and Topeka are active as freight and export activity fluctuates amid uncertain harvest prospects.
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