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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
6
New York reports an adjourned tax inquiry detailing payments of 215 550 and receipts of 602 545 tied to Miller. The proceedings center on the misappropriation allegations against F Miller and associates, with witnesses, journals, and ledgers examined as the court reviewed funds and holdings.
Fragmented report notes a chaotic scene at a store event with injuries and loud commotion. Names and places are garbled but reference to a significant crowd and a plea for calm followed by allocations of funds and authorities responding to the incident.
A garbled report describes a vessel related incident at sea with references to nitrate, endurance, and a crew in distress. Names and places are unclear but the passage hints at a ship becoming safe after a perilous event and a long absence at a coastal outpost.
In Nevada a royal visit unfolds as Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and her party, greeted by Dutch and German officials, travel from landing stone to a covered promenade. The reception highlights include royal perquisites and ceremonies, with a rural crowd at the station acknowledging the procession.
An early report notes a Cuban church leader called at the White House to pay respects to the president. The visit touched on war state and navy matters, with broader discussions of governance and policy, amid surrounding claims of political orientations and official receptions.
A delegation led by Benor Curdetet met with French Commerce Secretary M. Millerand to oppose an American treaty. They warned that American competition would harm French industry and requested a reconsideration of terms.
The Canadian contingent for South Africa, 1,000 strong, has arrived there aboard. Capt John Stone of Exons Montreal Get 8 and Quabre ot, WO, were aboard. Venezuelan Minister Resigns from Caracas. Senor Jove Andrade to the United States cables from Paris his resignation. The steamer City of Augusta and American steamer Richmond passed Cape Henry with apparent damage.
A Louisville Louisville report quotes Lotisville club president Dreyfuss discussing the Iib baseball situation. He states readiness to franchise if bought, not seeking public aid, and hints at forming a stock company if necessary. He says Hart has made no offer and Cleveland is not involved.
Officials discuss whether to remove the wreck of the Maine. Secretary Lee and Attorney General Frouke weigh options, while General Brooke favors a departmental plan led by Army engineers. Reports cite salvage prospects and burial details of identified bodies.
A call was issued for a meeting of the Republica Insmbere of the somite consensus to consider a financial bill. The gathering is set for next Saturday at 1 o'clock in Washington. The goal is to prepare and present the measure for approval by the House and Senate committees.
A police raid led to the arrest of Larry Beeced War on charges related to liquor selling after an acquittal. Witnesses claimed officers pursued leads, and a bartender was implicated but not found when the raid occurred. The case references a prior acquittal and local law enforcement actions surrounding the incident.
In a publicized Minnesota high court ruling, the supreme court upheld that a girl may marry without parental consent given the age of consent rules. The case involved a marriage to Ballig Senet in Bagot where the girl was detained by the husband. The decision clarified common law protections and the rights of a married individual to reside with the spouse, reflecting a pivotal interpretation of age of consent and marital autonomy.
In Paris the high court heard testimony about shutters at Fort Chatrol where Guerin threatened a police inspector with a carbine. The court moved to quiet interruptions as the President ordered decorum. A prisoner shouted, prompting a request for punishment. The court sentenced Birks to one month imprisonment after deliberation.
Thanksgiving gridiron clash lists Washburn facing Shawnee with a weakened squad and unsettled lineup. Players like Guild and Anderson are noted, with the game scheduled for Thanksgiving morning at the Rete school ground. Local youths from Toneke will join the Washburn team in what promises a lively contest.
Judge Williams denied a bid to bring Reese from the national committee to Topeka for contempt proceedings. The exchange centered on moving the defendant to Fort Scott while the judge weighed whether Fort Scott or Topeka would house the case, with arrangements made for family travel as needed.
St Louis Nov 23 The Post-Dispatch reports Rae Arnold Tuchschmidt a missing Internal Revenue Department official allegedly embezzled over 2100 in funds. Authorities alerted state and federal agencies as an investigation extended, with warrants and cooperation from Collector Grenier and county secret services.
Washington reports that General Leon P. Weed after two hours with the Secretary of War recommends the removal of troops to Cuba. Approval has been given and orders are to be issued putting the plan into effect at once.
New York figures discuss President McKinley's 1900 ticket while Governor Roosevelt and Senator Chandler figure in remarks. Separate federal court activity delays jury work until Friday as motions proceed and a judge revives ten-year-old judgments in Wadson and Ball cases. Intervening petitions fill the receivership docket for the last company of America, filed by Alfred T. Racheider and others.
Recanting wife sues John Henry Steele for support, claiming two years of neglect and unknown whereabouts. The case, filed in McCoy-Maher Circuit, cites Kutans City and New York origins, with recent entries dated December 21 and 29.
Postmaster Guthrie notes RS tomorrow is a national holiday and mail delivery will be limited. Thanksgiving dinner at 122 W 6th offers oyster soup, turkey with cranberry sauce, mince pie, plum pudding, and float for 30 cents.
A New York dispatch reports farmers expect relief as the Philippine blockade eases and hemp imports resume. Prices rose sharply since the blockade, with potential gains of 12 to 15 million dollars in hemp industry value and a broader lift in shipbuilding costs. Immediate relief hinges on port reopenings, but traders foresee further price increases if Manila hemp supplies normalize.
Springfield negotiators report a temporary agreement to keep the canal pit level by the old works while court action continues. The plan requires Bridic port pumping to supply summit water for marination until a final decision on sanitary district handover is made, with further talks expected in Congress.
An obscure report references a solid institution and a notable trial involving leaders. It mentions a security building, an association, and senior officers described as top men of high standing. The text hints at formal proceedings and the role of a president within the national context.
Fragmentary OCR note shows garbled lines about a candidate, a council race, and political parties. No coherent names, dates, or places are readable to identify events or individuals.
A New York Tribune snapshot on a sunny Staten Island ferry shows a young woman getting a shoe shine on the deck. Onlookers, including two women in old school dress, remark on the scene as the polisher and customer share a playful moment.
A notice issued to Fall River Iron Works agents directs a 19 percent wage rise for cotton mills in the city, effective with the coming payday. The move shocks locals as rival mills had offered 3 percent. The plant remains the city’s largest, with about 3,009 workers.
In Wichita a tramp was arrested Tuesday night in a yard near Winfield. He allegedly confessed to involvement with the Clearwater and Rut City bank robberies. Authorities identify Alabama men Guerry and others as associates. The case expands as investigators pursue the gang and potential ties to regional robberies.
New York reports the State Trust Company acting as trustee under Harper and Brothers first mortgage has entered all property and operations including Harper's magazines and rounds, appointing G. Th. Mi Blurvey as agent to control the business. Also notes letters to J Pierpont Morgan & Co from Harper partners and a Harveys statement supporting the move to protect creditors and preserve the firm’s future.
Ten members of the Alien county setie Keepers surrendered to police and were locked up in the county jail. Their sentences ranged from 00 to 000 days.
The crew endures a grueling voyage aboard the steamer with engines failing and supplies dwindling. Commanders order relief to Goat ope Awpit while mutinous tension grows. officers praise troop conduct amid peril. Food and water scarce, men endure darkness and寒.
Two suits filed in the United States district court in Atchison challenge the bank failure handling. W. F. Jobes is named receiver with Guthrie authorized as acting agent. deposits paid to the Atchison Western Bridge Co and Todd are questioned as improper preference. Creditors seek equal treatment and recovery of funds.
Chicago market notes show corn opening steady with December futures in focus. Wheat faced trading pivots as buyers eyed March contracts while livestock receipts push cattle and hog values. market tone mixed with cautious optimism across grains and meats.
Market notes from Topeka and Kansas City detail hide, cattle, and beef prices with quotes for steers, feeders, and dairy products. Includes receipts for wheat and eggs, butter, and cotton market data, plus regional price ranges and commodity movements from November reports.
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