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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
5
Local page reports a Topeka area carnival schedule and various community notices. Mentions a sick person with malaria and upcoming events at Fort Boott and Crawford theater next week. References to elections, public meetings, and personal notices amid dense OCR fragments.
United States authorities will not press criminal charges against Mrs Phyllis Dodge over jewels worth about 60 thousand dollars she landed with in New York. Instead action will be taken against the jewelry itself to cover costs and taxes, with a public sale likely to recoup the amount involved. Deputy Surveyor Dowling seized the gems and the customs value was about 64 thousand dollars, while duties amount to roughly 24 thousand dollars.
General James R. O Betene is named commissioner extraordinary and ex press of the Transvaal in the United States by President Kruger. A cable announced the posting and noted the dispute at the frontier with mobilizations by the Orange Free State. O Beirne, a former provost marshal under Lincoln, has held roles as immigration and charities commissioner.
A Texas wheat sample request from Dalvin's Janus Simpson asks the department of white to forward wheat samples to the U S consul at Lyons for analysis. Simpson claims North Texas can supply perfect wheat for European industry and predicts profits rising from 55 to 5 percent in value on black lands.
Clinton G. Smith, long troubled by kidney stones, died at 9 AM after inhaling chloroform he used to ease pain. He placed the bottle to his nose and fell asleep while fumes remained, authorities report. He was a church leader and aged in years.
Lincoln figures in a foreclosure case where Pus F. Clark, speaker of the Nebraska House, purchased the fee simple for one dollar at a sheriff sale. The Missouri Kansas & Texas Krust company lent 50,000 to Isabel Bond to build a grand hotel, the Grand In Hand failed, and Clark’s bid led to a dispute over rents and profits while the mortgage holder pursued foreclosure. The court notes the set off for taxes and repairs and confirms the proprietary interest remains until sale is finalized.
Havana reports the son of General Banguilly and three other young Cubans were released after being arrested for pulling down Spanish flags at the fire brigade premises and the Spanish clerk's club during recent feasts. Senor Pablo Desgeraine is named in the release notes.
Chicago trader Roy Balke, a wealthy Evanston stockman, traveled to meet Mrs Enn Dudley in St Paul and New York but was jilted as she vanished with the promise of marriage. He lent her $500 for travel and a trunk was sent back marked no funds, leaving him deceived and humiliated.
Richard Cole, a Black man who confessed to killing Mrs. James Landbrook in Maynvile Kentucky, was held without bail after a mob threatened him. A preliminary hearing occurred today as the sheriff conveyed Cole to Covington jail for ante keeping amid violent tensions.
Boston seeks to coordinate Admiral Dewey's visit with the arrival of Olympia at Charlestown navy yard. Mayor Quincy telegrams the War Secretary about deferring Olympia's crew arrival until Dewey's trip. Grand Army of Massachusetts offers services to assist the Dewey festivities and reception at the state house. Massachusetts troops will march to the state house to present the flag carried in the Spanish War.
Mobilization will bring out state militia units and the Olympia crew as escort to the admiral. Navy yard detachment of the marine compass may turn out. Admiral Dewey reportedly wants no reception. Mayor Quincy suggests Boston gift the admiral, with a public program including schoolchildren singing during the visit.
The National Liberal party committee plans a plebiscite of all citizens to gauge presidential candidate preference for next year’s elections. The committee, made of non-office holders, aims to ratify the popular choice. Also noted are documents granting Charles L. Seeger of New York a concession for an electric coach and omnibus in the city, with forfeiture deposited to the city treasurer.
The finance committee in charge of funds for Twentieth Kansas regimental entertainment states no one is authorized to solicit advertisements for any programme or souvenir. All dollars raised must wholly benefit the fund. Subscriptions should go only to committee members or authorized designees. Signatories include E. H. Crosby, J. W. Goins, A. S. Warner, D. W. Mulvane, Frank P. MacLennan. Postal Boy’s Trip Ends. Telegraph Messenger Roe Arrives in San Francisco From New York on His Bicycle. Albert V. Roe, a one armed Postal Telegraph messenger, completed a 4000 mile overland bicycle journey with few punctures since July 23. He left New York at 9:50 AM and arrived in San Francisco in good health, after six tires worn. He was warmly welcomed on arrival.
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