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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1899
Page
8
Topeka notes a busy period with civic events, court actions, social gatherings, and community concerns. Reports mention a Topeka man’s yacht wind debate, a divorce case, upcoming public entertainments, and city improvements including a county bridge and street work. Local schools, ceremonies, and military parades are highlighted along with weathered infrastructure issues and assorted neighborhood happenings.
A Kansan party led by D. C. Mecray toured near Yellville Arkansas on a prospecting visit. Attendees included J. W. Tucker from the United States pension office, Dr. P. Lewin, A. V. Lindell, Webb McXall, John S., ex state printer F. B. McMaster Chase editorial staffer J. F. Alford, J. Palenski and Hi Martin, all associated with Topeka capital interests.
Charles Crage 16 and Mat thews 14 were taken into custody by state custodian John eee for harassing passersby near the state house on Bundarn. The youths have been congregating on the state house stones using improper language and causing annoyance to visitors.
A joint meeting of grocers and butchers discussed hosting visiting traders during the Twenty Kansas reunion in Topeka. Plans to keep open house and provide entertainment for guests were approved, with further arrangements to be finalized at the next Rappelarion meeting.
A Fourth meeting of New York City club Republicans and anti-Tammany groups, aiming to nominate a county ticket opposing Tammany Hall, discussed candidates including James A. Bian for city court and Win J. O'Brien for sheriff. Joseph F. Daly, former supreme court justice, sought nomination but was snubbed over patronage disputes with Croker.
An anecdote tells how coffee worsened chronic dyspepsia and nervous troubles. After two years advised to quit coffee, the person switched to Postum Cereal Coffee and regained normal health. A neighbor notes improvement after recommending Postum and sharing a sample.
The Independent Labor party nominated candidates for state and city offices, with a ticket to be recommended to the Republican convention and the City Club for fitness. The race may shape the governorship and city leadership, amid speculation of opposition in the city hub over the substitution of Justice George C. Barrett, a City Club favorite.
Jockey J Boyd, a noted steeplechase rider, was killed in a third race at Hawthorne Chicago. The horse bolted at a fence, causing a fatal fall that crushed Boyd and ended the event in tragedy.
Washington reports ten volunteer regiments from the 38th to the 47th inclusive have reached full quotas and will be sent to the Philippines. Training continues for the remaining regiments with full organization expected within a week.
New York reports Madge Danport age 21 and Mamie WhiCG age 2 drank carbolic acid after a lovers’ quarrel at McGuin's Bowery dancing hall. A woman’s body was found near Pawtucket Street by the Merrimack River. the motive is criminal and believed to be a stranger. London reports fall racing results at Newmarket with Belt winning a trial stake and top placers Jeanette and Guopra. A rare three-masted schooner crew rescued near Cahoon's Mellowite station after going ashore. Other items note nursery plate winners at Newmarket and stock market increases in window glass and tableware.
A toned down note reports that Kruger abandons attempts to gain U S recognition. The piece notes questions about his eligibility and status as an American as a potential obstacle to any favorable reply from the U S government.
An official arrival reports a Guatemalan secretary reaching New Orleans en route to Fasnineton. He is said to have been summoned in connection with complaints against Minister Hunter, according to contemporary accounts.
Montpelier October 1 Governor Smith and Mayor Senter will greet Admiral Dewey in Sherburne. He arrives in Dr. Webb's private car and will base in the governor's mansion. A sunrise salute, parade, reviews, and a pyrotechnic display are planned with crowds from across Vermont and neighboring states.
Oberlin at Carter a disgraced army officer has paid 35000 dollars fine from the court martial. His check was sent to United States District Attorney Burnett. Counsel Hose had been called to Savannah and Judge Lacombe extended briefs deadline in habeas corpus proceedings until next Saturday. The writ seeks to shield him from further garnishment for five years in Fort Leavenworth military prison.
Claims arising from property destruction during the recent Samoa rebellion attract attention of Britain Germany and the United States. Britain and Germany have proposed arbitration while the US has not yet agreed. Claims come in quickly with few American citizens among filers.
Chicago bantamweight champion Terry Mc Govern demolished Billy Totehford in under a minute at Tatterwall's. The bout, slated for six rounds, ended early as Mc Govern pressured Totehford, who clinched unsuccessfully amid a one sided finish.
New York Oct 10. The final report estimates the 1699 wheat crop at 665,350,000 bushels on 45,251,000 acres, with last year not less than 715,000,000 bushels. Winter wheat 297,000,000 bushels, spring 268,000,000. Oats 889,000,000, corn around 125,000,000. Quality is unusually good. yields average 17.1 for wheat per acre.
A Washington dispatch lists General Shafter’s retirement on October 16 and outlines a plan to promote five colonels to brigadier general and retire them. The moves pave the way to elevate either MacArthur or Lawton, with Lawton favored, into a line general officer role as vacancies open during staff reassignments.
A Washington broadcast reports Semel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, writing in the federation's official organ. He argues against any anti trust laws and contends the government cannot curb natural industrial concentration. He warns such measures would harm workers more than trusts.
Dr Scott, a Fortbault veterinary surgeon, trains Gypsy a pacing dog once owned by Harry Ketchum. The dog wowed crowds nationally pacing from standstill to a quarter mile and is said to have earned about 316,000 in earnings. Gypsy’s steady progress under careful training signals a promising racing career while Boott’s dog may race against him in future bicycle events.
Readable ad copy promises Buckleh Arnica Salve cures itching piles and related skin issues. It markets quick relief, claiming effective action and ease of use.
A retail merchant recalls a valuable lesson in snap judgment after wrongly accusing a bell boy of stealing his ring. He loudly proclaimed the theft, alerted police and neighbors, and only later found the bell boy returning the ring. He expresses mortification and vows to repair the damage to the boy’s reputation.
Last year fashion favored a wide accordion flounce with a chicory ruche, hiding the seam and skirt but causing skirt support issues. Remedies include accordion plaited ounces of taffeta or light materials, three comet ribbons, or soft ruches. Trim options include furrow flounces of point desprit tulle edged in color rib bon.
A Burlington garden scenario stirs alarm as Got Aleb Hackermann, a truck gardener, is described as insane over golf. Neighbors and relatives rush in after his son finds him in the patch wielding cabbage heads as if driving balls, in torn farm trousers with red-banded calves. Local doctors deem him insane. others insist his golf enthusiasm is extreme but not madness, sparking debate over proper conduct and restraint.
A collage of humorous exchanges and light political quips from Detroit Free Press Chicago Times Herald Chicago Journal Philadelphia North American Indianapolis Journal New York and Washington papers. It notes jokes about telegraphs Doctor Possles and temperance, Dewey understudy, marriage certificates, and ancestral pride with playful banter and mock news captions.
Paris dispatch reports the Dreyfus family will shortly winter in Africa Egypt as announced by Matinee authority. The article notes the move follows earlier public attention to the Dreyfus case and signals a seasonal exile to warmer climes for the family.
A letter to Governor Sayers from Attorney General Cunningham outlines Louisiana's plan to seek a writ of injunction from the Supreme Court to enforce state quarantine laws. Texas officials are said to oppose the move and would contest the enforcement in Washington. The communication references winter actions and state health authorities, with unnamed figures involved in coordinating the effort.
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