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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1899
Page
1
Ohio voters faced a heated day as Republicans and Democrats fought for control amid heavy early turnout. Reports from Columbus Cincinnati Cleveland and other cities describe scratching ballots and strong Republican momentum in several precincts, with weather clear and voting opening smoothly across the state.
Across Kansas voters are casting ballots for county officers. Weather is cold and damp in Kansas City with activity noted despite the statewide county official election. Leavenworth reports cloudy skies and light attendance while Wichita notes warm favorable conditions and not much intense turnout.
In Chicago at Thirty fourth Street and Cottage Grove avenue Leona J Las shot A Wischman and his former wife Lori Lay. Wischman fatally wounded to the heart region. Lay captured after resisting arrest, claiming jealousy from past marriage to Wischman. Both victims rushed to Mercy Hospital as police investigate motive and details.
New York officials announce total receipts of the arena event reached 360 538 dollars. Jeffries, winner, received about 344 000 dollars, Sharkey 1141 dollars, and others earned smaller shares. The bout at Koster and Bial's yields Jeffries 2 500, Sharkey 1 000 weekly.
Detroit Michigan reports ex postmaster Don M Dickinson won a suit in Macomb County Circuit Court over Sears standing on Stramness Island at the mouth of the St Clair river. The long legal battle traced to 1885 with Interior Department actions and congressional presentation ending today in Judge Midridge's ruling in Dickinson's favor. Weather notes mention Chicago on November 7 with fair to variable winds for Kansas.
A New Haven report says the Columbia Automobile of Hartford has started building a vehicle to tow canal boats along the canal. The gasoline powered machine is planned to be the first and strongest of its kind, costing about $2000, with a New York syndicate supplying more units if this experiment succeeds.
Kansas Governor Stanley, visiting Wichita to cast a ballot, learned his registration may be invalid after moving from Riverside to 317 Neeth Topeka avenue. The confusion involves ward and precinct changes and a clerk's guidance, risking the governor’s ability to vote and his prerogatives.
John W. Freidenthal a former Populist official notes Ohio’s weather could boost McLean in the presidential race. He argues Republican strength lies in dry conditions, while wet weather might elevate Democrats and Populists, signaling McKinley’s diminished path.
Official dispatch from Ladysmith dated Monday reports a cessation of firing since Friday. Eight killed in Thursday and Friday actions including Captain Knapp and Lieutenant Brabant, plus twenty wounded. Town is provisioned and believed to be safe.
Washington November 7. Paymaster General Bates reports expenditures of the late conflict showing regular army 34,1418%5, volunteer army 526711, disbandment of Cuban Army and extra pay to volunteers. Bates notes some new paymasters are too old for service and urges appointments under forty to ensure fitness.
A federation of labor committee waited on General Manager K Minary of Springfield Consolidated Street Railway Company to recognize a recently organized street railway employees union. Minary rejected recognizing the union, and the committee will report to the Federation of Labor and plan steps to strengthen the car men’s union and secure recognition.
Fragments indicate a Sioux City terminal and a Chicago link are discussed with traffic implications. The note mentions a Fea Hse road and TM s road to Sioux City, unclear parties, potential office fares, and future quarter considerations amid garbled text.
Voters in Topeka show low interest with less than a third of registrations voting. Ex-Sheriff Kepley and Sheriff Cook camps report weak support while officials say turnout remains sparse across wards. Precinct tallies reveal minimal engagement and widespread apathy among both parties as results loom at the city hall.
After forty two years in service Denis J. Sxrenie will retire as chief of the Chicago Fire Department around December 3 marking the anniversary of his joining the force. He has led since 1900 and will leave duties late this year. Meanwhile Philadelphia reports the 3 B Frill Car company securing orders to build trolley tramcars for Paris General Traction Co and for Lisbon Portugal as part of exhibition orders for 1906.
Captain Littlehates of the British steamship Kurdistan reports probable fate of the missing French steamer Madeline. She sailed from Valparaiso for Havre last August and vanished. pirates near the Straits of Magellan may have captured the crew at Otter Point after the Kurdistan anchored there on September 14. An American sailor aboard Kurdistan claimed the Manchine was unseaworthy.
Jackson Miss November 7 Hunter John Son a white citizen of Jackson found a trove of nearly $50,000 in Pearl River east of the city. The gold coins are mostly $20 pieces and bear inscribed dates up to 1890. Authorities consider the coins war treasure lost years ago and plan careful handling and verification.
Interest rises as the second whist night fills venues with spirited play. Teams and players like Knowles, Ducvine, Parker, Greenwd, Munn, Mey, and others compete for top honors while the ladies’ tournament shows strong competition and potential upsets.
New York Nov 7 ex Lieutenant John Filmore Bike of the Stoih United States cavalry, a West Point graduate, rose to colonel in the Transvaal army. A rugged western type, he came from Arkansas to the Military Academy, excelled in class, joined the Sixth cavalry, and after years of varied service moved west. He later worked in Detroit before heading to the Transvaal, where he engaged in mining and accrued some wealth.
Washington dispatch says officials fear General Wheaton's arrival is delayed until tomorrow. General MacArthur has begun his advance, while General Lawton remains encumbered by heavy rains and submerged coin. The delay may free the Filipino forces to slip from the net.
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George leads a campaign against tipping, arguing it is unfair to service workers. The push aims to replace tipping with higher base wages and standardized service charges, receiving growing backing.
A deputy revenue collector was dismissed from his position amid an official action. The decision ends the man’s duties at the revenue office, with details of the case not disclosed in the report.
Kingman Texas era letter reveals W M Wallace, deputy collector of internal revenue, was ousted after announcing a congressional bid against Chester I Long. Wallace recounts threats by Long allies, Baker, and others to suppress his campaign while resisting pressure to quit. He confirms intent to run in the next election and seeks continued support in the county.
President McKinley traveled from Pittsburg to Canton to vote, passing Wittmer this morning. The train faced a delay due to heavy snow, arriving at 25 a.m. and departing at 8:46 p.m. for Canton. Cortelyon predicted a likely strong showing for McKinley in the area. Mrs. McKinley, traveling with him, appeared tired by the journey but remained in good spirits as the presidential party continued home.
London reports in Pall Mall Gazette that William Waldorf Astor’s sale of large bonds raised Stirling exchange rates and spurred speculation in American securities. The second day of the Lincoln tournament highlighted wins for Hancy Nursery and Lucania, with jockey Sloan aboard.
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