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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
6
Kansas educators deride a state school text chart after a contentious commission vote. Members disrupted by discord and resignation, while critics call the chart flawed and overpriced. Names of commissioners cited amid debate on adoption and future revisions.
A Kansas senator declines to endorse Mine Dunuli of Atchison for a president appointing as one of twelve United States Paris exposition commissioners. Baker notes Kansas has no allotted seats and suggests James Allison of Wichita as a possible choice if the mission reaches Kansas. The decision highlights limited positions and political considerations in the selection process.
Telegrams from Frederic and Sedan report 17 and 27 men ready to enlist. Lt Haines travels to Frederic and Sedan, enlisting 14 then planning further calls with a surgeon and a corporal accompanying him. Sergeant Major Sorenson at the station confirms the arriving contingent as the lieutenant returns.
Secretary of War Alger informs Governor Stanley that under the law Twentieth Kansas soldiers mustered out in Kansas receive higher travel pay than those discharged in San Francisco. Telegram lists payments by rank from colonel to sergeant major, detailing travel compensation.
Sixty sergeants at 102 dollars each sixty corporals at unknown pay and one thousand privates at eighty two dollars each compose war pay totals as Secretary Alger says. Dick Chipman released on conditional pardon from the state penitentiary after serving time for cow theft. He must abide by a contract to abstain from gambling and alcohol, seek work, and serve during the remainder of his term or face return to prison. if compliant, an unconditional pardon awaits at term end. Chipman has a wife and seven children in destitute circumstances.
The ascent of correspondence between the department and Postmaster General Bristow and Assistant Secretary Tegan seeks a Spanish cannon from the late war. Initial ideas aimed to mount the piece at Capitol headquarters, but consider using the metal to counterfeit medals for fans.
The assistant attorney general holds all land leases are taxable and oil is a mineral under the law. Gas is not a mineral. If disputes arise, the assessor or Board of Equalization will decide.
Kansas City May 7 department stores in Kansas City St Louis and St Joseph plan to contest a new law taking effect August 20 that imposes a tax on shops employing more than 14 people. Emery Bird Thayer & Co lawyer says a test case will go to the supreme court. If license officers try to arrest managers who refuse payment a different tactic may be used. The law is challenged as illegal. Big stores may unite for the legal fight. The law would yield an annual fee to Emery Bird Thayer & Co.
Independence May 27 brick plants at Coffeyville and Gherry vale win big city contract for two and a half million vitrified bricks for Lincoln Nebraska paving. Executive test compares county brick against Galesburg brand, with county brick winning by a clear margin in a single trial.
An Illinois sexagenarian wed a nineteen year old bride in Stone Port. The groom, Dr Thom J Osbourn, is described as wealthy and the bride is 19. He reportedly set the union a year ago while aiding her mother.
Winfeld entered the home of J. P. Baden on East Ninth Street Thursday night and took four rings and a diamond stud from Ernest Faden. The collection included two diamond rings and a one and a half carat stone, valued at about 300 dollars, with the largest stone likely the centerpiece.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich of Boston, the poet and critic, returned to New York in May aboard the atelier Lucania from Liverpool after sailing from Vancouver. He spent about two months in Japan and visited remote parts of India during the global voyage that began September 14, 159%.
May 31 report from New York notes unusually heavy immigration from Ireland with over 700 Irish boys and girls landed at the barge office Friday. Ages ranged from 1s to 2 years. Gartlett Park Marshall's Band concert is tomorrow at the park. Unclaimed freight sale listed for T and F Ry with sale date Thursday, June 5.
A social highlight of the season features an elaborate gathering noted for its formal pomp. Attendees include prominent residents and visiting guests, with decorations and hospitality reflecting a high society standard. Details emphasize style, fashion, and the event’s prestige within the community.
A Topeka society page recounts several bright spring events. Mrs J P Davin and daughters hosted a stylish afternoon at their Topeka avenue home with elegant decor, music by Schienberg's orchestra, and many guests including Mrs W N Weet and Miss Myrtle Davis. Other gatherings featured Miss Mary Hambieton’s party honoring Miss Towne and Mr Wilson of Minneapolis, plus close social circles at various homes and the E O W Card Club banquet. The month includes the June wedding of Miss Caroline Raum and Mr George Tanell and a pleasant reception by Excelsior lodge No 61.
Local society pages list Mrs J Wilmet and Mrs M May planning events, Bishop and guests entertained, Bethany Association meeting, various departures to Chicago Rockford and Des Moines, and a city hotel crowd at Midland. Numerous engagements include garden party at Bethany College prep, Topeka visitors to Emportia and Leavenworth, and a summer school opening Monday.
North Topeka Baptist and United Brethren churches hold morning and evening services with varied topics from "Alt at Park" to "God the Only Cause and Creator." Several congregations list Sunday school, youth groups, and revival meetings led by pastors such as Rev. W. B. Hutchinson and Rev. C. E. Sau. in a dense, multi-church Sunday notice.
Inspector El Aziter of Topeka approves a newsurance rating system now renamed under Clarkson Fate. Harrison Clarkson’s former assistant Eldrides is tied to the consolidation as the Clarkson Racing Bureau undergoes a September date restructuring. The plan aims to pool gate receipts, limit competitive pressure, and require subscribers to pay annual rates under the new arrangement.
Leanville reports the South Park line reopened and a train reached Denver by men ferrying supplies through deep snow. Officials say tram power trains will run regularly now as the longest blockade in Colorado railroad history ends. The siege left the town cut off, starving stock and people, with mines idle for 326 days and only essential development work resuming. Norfield Park Marshall’s concert tomorrow.
The George W. Lowe Madison Square Theater company opens Monday with the comedy drum Destiny. Ladies with male escorts holding a paid 20-cent ticket gain admission for free. a rapid-fire, miscellaneous ad digest follows with varied items, including cures for dyspepsia, shop ads, and financial notices from New York banks and markets.
A bold proposal under discussion calls for strong measures against the Tagals as an old foe. The plan seeks to curb insurgent activity and protect regional interests through coordinated actions and forceful response.
A Macabebe delegation met General MacArthur at headquarters to pledge allegiance to the United States. They asked protection and arms to fight their enemies the Tagals. MacArthur supported arming a hundred Macabebes as scouts if the plan proved successful. Major General Otte called for six month re enlistments. The transport Morgan City with recruits arrived. One officer, Major A M Diggles, died from head wounds. Spanish forces landed on Jolo and moved to Zamboanga, with insurgents denying mistreatment as Spaniards evacuated. The Leon XIII returned to Manila harbor with Montero's death noted. insurgents reportedly held Zamboanga awaiting American recapture.
Market report describes mixed commodity activity with rain and weak cables, noting lower opening prices for corn and oats, firm hog and cattle receipts at Kansas City and Chicago, and varied futures with July corn down and September soybeans up, highlighting activity in crops, provisions, and livestock markets across major Midwest exchanges.
Kansas City market notes describe wheat gains and heavy receipts as traders weigh crop prospects. Reports mention futures directions, Chicago and Liverpool influences, and mixed shipments with clearances above prior week while sentiment remains cautious.
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