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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
7
General William Luiliow, Havana's military governor, discusses Cuba's path to self government. He warns education and industry must advance, capital must flow with U S protection, and Cuban governance will take time despite progress in Havana. He notes Spaniards, labor, and politics shaping a stable transition.
Republican state committee members voice strong complaints over Saturday action in urban county. The county, long viewed as a Populist stronghold, was carried by Populists in the Tuesday election. A committee member told a crowd that the county had been given a “rum.”
Warren M Crosby & Co offers a crowded sale of fabric and apparel items including New Short Skirt Patti coats in 21-2 patterns, cotton fleeced fabrics, wool-like looks, and a wide range of linings. The store promotes half price wool Jeans, ginghams, linens, lace and linen handkerchiefs, gloves, and accessories with emphasis on value, timing, and stock clearance.
Amid claims of vote manipulation and party tactics, Bourbon County faces a clash over key local posts. Officers named include Grant Horpeau, chair of the State Board of Charities, SOL Spanier, an inspector, and several minor officials, as factions accuse opponents of undermining electoral choices. The dispute highlights a broader battle over influence and voter trust in this state.
A rough free fight broke out last night at a house in the Crook Weight district near Meride and mervas alley. Maud Edwards the notorious woman from the Crook Wrist affair was present with several other men and women. Garutilson Fox led the bout when a lamp was threatened and a weapon was raised. no arrests were reported after Sergeant Welts investigated the scene.
Cleveland Nov 10 Senator Hanna said a call would go out within days for the meeting of the Republican committee in Washington The date is likely December 18 or 14 but not fixed until the meeting There are two vacancies on the committee and they will be filled at the forthcoming session of the body
The last section shows only two soldier candidates were elected, both Democrats, while all Republican soldier nominees were defeated. About 20 county offices were in play, with Doctor T. Boss, a Philippine campaign hospital steward, elected coroner in Craypford county. Corporal Whartes Husaman, Democrat, won Miami county clerk. In many counties soldiers fared poorly unless their party had no rival nomination.
Seattle dispatch reports the White Pass and Yukon railroad bought nearly 300000 dollars of steel rails to extend from Duke Bennett to Cloveleish ahead of White Horse Rapid. Two thousand four hundred tons were rushed to Lake Bennett with locomotives for track work between Lake Bennett and the rapids, aiming for completion and operation by June. Governor Stanley is named by President McKinley to a committee for an official Washington celebration, with first meeting December 3.
Berkeley reports that the University of California Department of Astronomy will conduct a special study of the upcoming meteor shower next week under Professor Armin Deusehiner. Observations may be mounted with Mount Palomar Observatory, with photographs and records to determine radiant points and meteor counts to chart the swarm’s densest region and aid orbital calculations.
The Twentieth Wisconsin regiment rifles used in the Philippines may become property of Kansas educational institutions with military departments. Baker University Baldwin State Agricultural College and the state normal would gain a legal basis to keep them, per a Washington letter to Governor Stanley.
A Confederate memorial ceremony in Richmond features a bronze statue of Jefferson Davis and another monument, with postmaster general John E. Meagan of Texas and other officials attending. The event includes a solemn procession to the cemetery as a tomb inscription is unveiled and the sexton prepares the grave marker. The works are attributed to Zalouy.
The Imperial Japanese Dramatic Company from Tokyo will tour principal U S cities under Alexander Comstock. The 25 member troupe led by Prince Kahigeind arrives after a Paris expo engagement. The news notes a bilingual, high profile act as part of a broader cultural exchange and theater season.
Chicago November 13 market report shows wheat and corn prices easing with Liverpool futures weak and South American shipment news dampening demand. Local receipts rose slightly as elevators posted lower bid levels while pork and lard prices and nearby contracts showed cautious buying and modest declines.
Receipts and prices for livestock show mixed activity with cattle and hogs steady to firm. Holstein and Holstein cross cattle dominate receipts while hogs trade near steady. sheep remain firm. Weather influences buyer demand as numbers shift for the coming week.
Topeka market notes report mixed activity with beans, corn, wheat, and livestock prices. Bank notes in New York show gains amid liquidations while steel and sugar futures edge higher. Topeka listings include cattle and eggs, with eggs rising and butter firm amid receipts at western creameries.
Found note offers reward for return of a tan Hinckwater pocketwatch with a hidden email signature. Contact A. Imate at Fourth and Adams or provide location details from August. Photograph and details requested to identify item.
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