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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1899
Page
7
Kansas authorities push for reform after state charter board rejects dozens of new corporations with no capital paid in. Reports show some groups report large capital but none paid, enabling fraud and quick collapse. Gov Stanely says a pardon for Alexander Swan hinges on employment, not immediate release.
The asylum staff pressed a request for an eight hour day, asking the state board of charities to authorize it under a state law provision. Grant Hornaday, chairman of the board, sought guidance from the attorney general. The AG concluded that salaried state institution employers are not covered by the eight hour law.
The Kansas Asylum locating committee will meet in Topeka Wednesday afternoon to hear final arguments from towns seeking the institution. Senators Fulton and Anderson lead the special joint committee after two months of site visits and inducement offers.
Governor Stanley, via telegrams to Secretary Alger, urges mustering out the Twentieth Kansas in Kansas rather than San Francisco. He quotes Funston and Metcalf and asks that soldiers be fully informed of benefits and asked for their wishes before any decision. The letter stresses local pride in Kansas troops and hopes for a body return if feasible.
Kansas state court officers seek payment for services rendered in the Leedy administration era. Attorney General Boyle filed an injunction in the district court at Emporia to stop railroads from abolishing carload livestock shipments. The court ruled in the AGs favor, but officials have not yet been paid for related proceedings.
Board of Charities will open bids June 14 for the semi annual contracts for supplies to state institutions. The act of the legislature funded these costs, but the contingent fund was exhausted when the attorney general left office. A schedule is being prepared for the contracts and bidders may be named.
May 24 at 2 p m in Hays City Ellis County Kan Camp Burleigh gold and zinc mines on Smoky Hill river opened with a solemn ceremony led by FP Johnson Topeka manager and Mrs Johnson. Professor W E Johnson superintendent of Hays City schools offered prayer and invoked divine blessing on the venture.
A Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Choate’s latest appeal for Mrs Maybrick’s release met with the British Foreign Office refusal. The State Department, citing official regret, will continue efforts as Mrs Maybrick near a ten year term for arsenic poisoning of her Liverpool husband.
North Tupeka reports on store hours and post office closings, residents traveling to Colorado Springs, visits between families in Quincy Street, Kansas City and Carbondale, and a small fire on Quincy Street. It lists social visits, engagements, and a bicycle accident causing a broken collar bone.
The Second Presbyterian church on Sunday morning held a crowded Memorial service. Mrs. Thomas Page, Miss Susie Seanner, Mr. David Bowls, and Mr. Ed wards were named among attendees. Pastor Mey J. Glendenkins delivered an eloquent sermon with moments of applause from the congregation.
A carried analysis portrays Spain approaching default as the Paris and London markets reel. It notes Bank of Spain suspending interest, government advances backed by Cuban bonds, and a looming global tremor. French banks profit yet face risk, with bond holders and financiers on edge.
Known in Topeka David Hallo was killed in a Rock Island wreck near Waterloo Iowa at 1 16 Sunday morning. Hallo was a traveling man and stockholder in Hub Clothing store of Topeka. His wife, Flo, accompanied his body to St Louis for burial and he was en route to Minneapolis for burial. He was to marry in September a young Minneapolis woman.
George Sneed, driver at station No 3, received word his son Ben was killed in Union Nebraska after being run over by a train. Initial reports suggested Will Brown or his son, then confirmation came after telegraph updates. Record notes the confusion and final identification by section hands.
Police reported 150 grain sacks were stolen from the Labor Exchange store at Third and Kansas. Officers Lucas and Goff traced the loot from the store alley to J. M. Knight's barn, where sacks were dropped. W. Lesher and B. L. Smith were arrested. both identified as colored. The text mentions free button mending at American Steam Laundry.
Newspaper men suffer a chaotic loss against the state house nine in a muddled matchup. Batters and fielders stumble through unorthodox plays as umpire Alden and pitcher Dickey draw scrutiny amid improvised, humorous chaos.
Classified ads list ware, employment, and rental notices from a historical Chicago listing. It includes help wanted for salesmen, nursery product details, and numerous room for rent ads, office space, and sale items such as horse, trap, and organ.
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