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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1898
Page
5
A regional gathering heard officials and labor leaders debate labor statutes and enforcement. Colonel Roushcell urged aligning new rules with labor toil realities, while discussions touched on ten hour work limits, child labor, and agency duties.
Governor Leedy today refused to pardon Charles N Lee, an inmate at the penitentiary convicted of murder in Crawford county. Lee, an old soldier with mental illness, had been linked to a revolver found at the scene and was said to have been in Fort Scott the night of the murder. Evidence led to questions, but the pardon board had recommended clemency earlier.
A Thanksgiving menu lists soup oysters celery baked potatoes cranberries pie and ice cream with fruit and beverages at a Kansas avenue hotel restaurant. It notes football at Kansas City on Thanksgiving Day and a Santa Fe round trip fare of 32 dollars, with sales starting November 24 and return by Friday. Also reports a rate war ending between Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific, restoring old rates, including a Kansas City round trip fare of 200 dollars and return via Rock Island Route.
Sergey Friede, a representative of large manufacturing interests, aims to supply $1.9 million in materials for the Manchurian railroad from Chwang to Sungart. He travels to Brooklyn and Philadelphia arranging locomotives and cars, asserting the US will furnish rail materials to Russia and San Francisco gains strategic importance after the Transsiberian line.
San Francisco November 21 General Merriam completes Hawaii department report and says Honolulu is thoroughly infected with typhoid fever. He notes illness may stem from troops transported there and placed in hospitals. Camp Otis and Camp McKinley movements described with health precautions.
Chicago November 22 The Post reports a Washington special that the president has completed his message and it is in type with the plates locked up at the government printing office The message runs about 00 words and is notably lengthy nearly twice the usual length
Reports from cattle and sheep regions say heavy stock losses occurred as a blizzard, with temperatures plunging 60 degrees Sunday night. Thousands of sheep calves and cows perished, with preliminary losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Local notes discuss coal and hay supplies and rail schedules.
A tangled case centers on criths disappearance and a murder charge against Shu Suete, with trial pending after April term in district court. Separately, a Western Pet Stock Show in Topeka features diverse canaries, foxes, rabbits, and dogs, judged by Dr. G B Greinwell and Chas Hanchili as spectators enjoy a bustling exhibition.
The Shawnee county district court ruling in Mulvane versus Tullock on waterworks injunctive action and damages is appealed to the state supreme court. The case stems from 1890 federal injunction proceedings and $75 damages later increased to $25,000 in Mulvane’s favor. Newsboys Dinner set for Thanksgiving at Kansas Creamery. Topeka youths invited with calls for advance sign-ups.
Kansas City November 23 The case of David V Rieger and Robert P Covington as president and cashier of the failed Missouri National Bank has been before the jury since last evening. By 1 o'clock a verdict had not been returned and rumors suggested a disagreement.
Mayor Harrison yesterday revoked the permit for a French ball at the First Regiment Armory after a city collector approved it without his knowledge. Property owners feared the event would be undesirable and complained. Managers had extended plans and spent money, aiming to import acts from New York. The mayor said many citizens requested cancellation and the city would manage without the event.
In Little Rock Arkansas on November 22 a mob of white caps attacked at Black Cap, freed Henry White a Black man accused of hog theft, and fired on his friends. Henry Hale was killed, Chubby Spades mortally wounded, George Warner seriously hurt. The thief escaped as the mob burned a suspect after a coroner's jury charged him with murder. Dozens of Black residents reported whipping as mobs threaten a race war amid rising tensions.
Fragmentary dispatch from Yokohama dated November reports violence in Seoul, Corea. Several people are said killed and government authorities seek to restore order as unrest spreads across the capital.
In Topeka the Kansas commissioners hold a session in the office of J E Frost at Stor mont balldirer while the Twentieth Regular Infantry seeks volunteers and First Lieutenant GH has opened a recruiting office at the post. The Athapnus Thankesgiving shoot is set for tomorrow with events at live birds and 10 to 29 target heats. Hindmarsh receiver reports a balance of 195.95 with 7507.84 in sales and 6705.47 disbursements. Washburn faces Ottawa in a Thanksgiving football game, field cleared and prepared for rain or shine attendance.
In Marquette Michigan a tiny parcel in the Straits of Mackinac was sold at public auction for 5 cents. Rock Island, part of a trio with Goose Engle and Haven islands, measured about one acre and was bought by William St James of St Ignace for 3 cents per acre. The land’s only stated use is summer cottages, with Green Island selling to Thomas Dwyer for 125 dollars per acre.
Governor Daniel W Jones proclaims November 24 a day of thanksgiving to Almighty God for Arkansas. He designates the watch day of November 24, 1898, and orders observance in every township. The proclamation is signed at Little Rock with the state seal on November 12, 1898, by Daniel W Jones and secretary Alex C Hull.
In Philadelphia on November 23 Senator M S Quay his son Richard R Quay and ex State Treasurer Benjamin J Haywood were to plead to indictments charging misuse of Commonwealth and People's Bank funds. Their counsel requested several days for examination and advice, the court postponing proceedings pending further action.
Daisy Prockett daughter of Mr and Mrs H Prockett of 01 Morris avenue dies after a week of illness. Funeral at parental home with body to be taken to Cottonwood Falls for burial. Ann Miller Bannerman seven month old child of Mr and Mrs John Bannerman of 1700 Union avenue dies today.
The jury in the United States case against Max Lasar, a New York diamond dealer, found the short worth about 46000 dollars forfeited to the government. Lasar, charged with smuggling the diamonds, faces a criminal trial while his lawyers plan to rest their defense until that trial. Collars and cuffs laundered to look like new by Peerless Steam Laundry.
In Cleveland a court hears details of a plot to rob a woman of her fortune. State Senator Burke testifies he was introduced to Mrs. Mansine by Dellenbared and that Manning case information was discussed. Burke describes a bribery scheme with payments tied to a potential payout and settlement in an office meeting.
The Department of State and War Department arrange an official escort for Costa Rica President Leveslas arriving in New York. General Shattur to meet him at the steamboat dock with troops, then escort to a hotel for a formal reception. Costa Rican minister Senve Calvo and Colonel Clrter to meet him. Colonel Bingham directing ceremonies in Washington with a special car for the president.
Chief Strauss and officers closed five establishments on Kansas avenue last night and arrested the proprietors Frank Bates B F Simmons Eric Dureth Jockheck Bob Pigg and W Sullivan. Bonds were posted by Bates Jockheek and Simmons.
Taeliapietra the famed baritone will marry a daughter of the late John D Townsend of New York in January. The announcement follows his recent musical appearances and notes his rise from grand opera to vaudeville. Townsend, a well known lawyer, died of heart disease two years ago, leaving a contested will.
Dr Redmond a specialist in piles endorses Pyramid Pile Cure as the most remarkable remedy he has seen with instant relief upon first use. The treatment contains no opiates or cocaine and can be used without detaching daily routines. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per package with free booklets offered by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
Nov. 23 Tampa steamer reported wrecked on the perth count of Take Superior. Crew, according to dispatches, is safe at Beaver Bay. Also notes a mandamus suit against express firms for war tax. mentions Prince of Wales birthday telegrams and biographies by Dudley Foulke. References Indianapolia, German Selva remedy, and various minor items.
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