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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1899
Page
7
Admiral Dewey arrives in New York and proceeds to Washington after a gala reception. He meets Mayor Van Wyck and dignitaries, then travels by naval tug toward the capital amid cheering crowds and a formal welcoming sequence with military officers and notable figures onboard.
The article outlines a scheduled yacht race in New York starting Tuesday to Saturday with entries including Schumenck and Columbus. It details courses of about 10 miles, wind considerations, and timing cues for the start and finish while noting the Gamble Amaries cup and International championship as prizes.
In Larned Kansas the harvest carnival unfolded with street parades races and athletic events drawing about five thousand people. Five residents were granted the freedom of the city as the town celebrated with a daytime procession and a colorful night display by local clubs and businesses.
Aguinaldo presses for recognition of his republic in Manila as Filipinos meet General Grim and Otis. Envoys propose a civil corvette exchange for peace while Otis limits recognition to Aguinaldo as insurgent general. Exchanges reveal questions on U.S. war costs, occupation, and anti imperial sentiment.
Judge Hasen sustains the action of state officers in a mandamus dispute involving Younkin, employed by the month for coal and cinder haulage to the state house. The previous council’s actions are deemed outside the current council’s purview, with the contract and payment dispute over twelve months’ work rejected.
Major T. J. Anderson resigns as state mediator to Governor Stanley and a proclamation calls an election to fill the vacancy. He joins the agricultural department as a state statistical agent. the governor may call a special session if needed. Republicans name John Chaney as candidate for the unexpired term. The term expires in 1900.
Saturday afternoon in district court Mrs Nettle Smith sought a divorce from Joel P Smith a Santa Fe brakeman The judge noted forgiveness from the husband and the case was disposed of The attorney Bird spoke for Mrs Smith and claimed her husband drank with his boon The judge said many divorce cases are withdrawn similarly every year
Washington dispatch reports Gen Otis relayed that the insurgent envoys were informed the United States would insist on a capitulation plan and would not negotiate further. Otis's view, approved by the War Department, was set for presidential consideration. Burnett of Walling county noted Republican enthusiasm as the party aims to boost support in the upcoming state and national campaigns.
In district court a judge did not rule on motions as Remington Paper seeks judgment against old Daily Capital stockholders. The judge will wait for the outcome of an original Came 6 motion. Remington obtained judgment for paper delivered and unpaid, and may pursue individual stockholder action under the underlying law.
In Santa Fe, a clash between clerks Fredericks and Larson led to a police warrant for Fredericks on assault. Fredericks, who owns a dog that barked at Larson, kicked the animal during a dispute. After a repay note and partial retract, Fredericks confronted Larson, knocking him down before officers were alerted.
The Republican campaign in Sedgwick County will be opened with a hurrah on October 4 at noon. Principal speaker J. T. Burton will deliver his first speech to the Munran cam. Afterward Burton will speak at the Wichita auditorium, with citizens urged to attend and hear the candidate.
Attorney General Godard and B il Tracy of the State legal department will appeal to the United States Supreme Court in the stock yards case. They have prepared for meritorious arguments, with two lawyers working on the matter. Sheriff named. Governor Stanney appoints an acting official in Phillips county’s unexpired term. Cowan, Schley leaves New York as Rear Admiral Schley and family travel to join the Sange Monarch, amid injuries in a tent fire. Dr. omas Electric Ol at a drug store.
Volkeriet hosts General Joubert arrival as Transvaal forces push toward Volkarusto port near the Natal border. Civilians form police, natives flee Charlestown. British subjects may stay with permits. consular letters accepted for good characters. Consul Pierce reports Orang Free State leader urged McKinley to seek arbitration, but U.S. and Britain clash over mediation.
El Liberal reports Spain cannot stay neutral amid Transvaal events and the Anglo Portuguese treaty. Portugal should mobilise 100000 and allow Britain to use forts and arsenals if war erupts. Secret Sener notes Spain to urge discreet measures in Mozambique Delagoa Bay Lourenzo Marquess area and on the north coast.
Wallington Oct 2 The comptroller of the currency shows national bank note circulation on September 30 1929 rose to 243 290 105 an annual gain of 7 918 17 and a monthly rise The United States bonds circulation increased by 120 with a monthly gain of 110 820 The regulated money secured by circulation totaled 80 875 05 up 1 07 085 for the year and 58 for the month The registered bonds deposit to secure circulating notes stood at 251 515 53 with public deposits of 70 404 54
The Topeka Athletic Revolution will host its seventh annual meeting in the slab rooms this evening. The club reports the most prosperous year in its history with over 100 members and a strong treasury. Officers likely to be re elected include J. W. Thureton as president W. J. Brown as vice president and Frank Pametrake as treasurer. Directors expected to remain WA Morton W A Sulier DL J Greenveld J W Hugnes and Frank Crane. Venesuelan Award Tomorrow. Paris October 3 The Anglo Venezuelan boundary commission will announce its award tomorrow in Boon.
Chicago October 2 Market report notes wheat prices pulled back as war fears between England and Prussia influence trade. Corn futures rise with war demand while oats and barley show varied moves. Livestock market steadiness described with cattle and hogs trading around prior levels.
A collage of market data and classified items including money market rates and government bonds, with terse notes on butter sugar coffee and silver. Advertisements seek workers and services, listing positions from dress shielding to delivery boys, and numerous selling offers for goods such as stoves typewriters coal and horses.
A string of short classified notices seeks a young man for a clerical or messenger role with basic duties, a white woman for chamber work and pastry tasks, a nurse or domestic helper with schooling, and a competent person for a shop or mill job. Addresses include Monroe Street Shawnee Avenue Potwir and Wilton Weak Ave.
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