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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1899
Page
5
Ex-Lieutenant Governor A B Harvey opened a suit in the Supreme Court to challenge a tax seizure judgment. The case targets district clerk J Syorth and county officials over a nonresident owner’s property ordered sold under a new law. The ruling raises questions on eligibility and tax sale authority.
A dispatch from Lieut Pellier on the Voulet Chanoine African expedition describes actions taken by Voulet's force. Pellier reports mixed success and failures, detailing attempted assaults and the commander’s statements about past operations and future aims. The message mentions casualties and the fate of individuals connected to the campaign.
Free delivery for Clay Center Washington ordered in October 1933. Item details unclear but notes delivery service begun in Clay Center with a 1k value and establishment of delivery system.
A will contest over Rivert Bonner's estate, valued at $7000, centers on a claim by Hubert A Bonner and Lawrence Kip Bonner, sons of Andrew A Bonner. They allege that Robert Bonner was unfit when he signed the will ten days before death and was improperly influenced by his sisters.
William Hepburn, head of the publishing house of Appleton & Co, is dying at his country home in Roverdale New York. He is 56 years old.
Horace Smith, former vice president of Tilnets Steel, died at 73 in Seaville City. A prominent figure in seed actions and European circles, he helped establish Tilnets Steel and influenced industry across the United States. The article notes his leadership and lasting influence in steel and business.
A Topeka social section reports two notable gatherings. Frances Brooks Chase of Wilkes-Barre Pa attended a stylish reception at the Thompson Norton residence on Topeka Avenue with floral decor and a mandolin club providing music. Also featured is Mrs N H Adams hosting an Adams family reunion with a long genealogy talk and a diamond pin presentation, plus other local society notes and upcoming events.
United States Commissioner George W. Cistk bound over to the Nebraska district for fraud connected to a fruit tree order scheme. E S Witters, arrested in Sabetha, allegedly used forged orders to siphon profits from Nimstead nursery stock dealings. Witters faces federal charges in Omaha, with Brigham suffering significant losses from the fraudulent shipments.
The Alaskan steamship Ivirigo returns with a cargo worth over 500 thousand dollars, mainly native gold from northern sources. Most of the value is from seizure by authorities and customs duties recorded since January 2. This may be the season’s final large shipment, observed near the Lena Canal and Yokonwana area, with ships docking at St. Mich.
Kansas travelers may receive reduced rates at one cent a mile for city to city travel, with the Santa Fe offering a similar rate to encourage peace and cooperation. The plan includes former military and uniformed groups and could extend to other assigned participants across the state.
Italian Lombard company members staying at the National hovel caused a morning disturbance by occupying the hotel parlor and rehearsing operatic pieces with piano accompaniment. Guests protested but the singers continued, ignoring attempts to enlist interpreters, until dinner hour.
Ground was broken this afternoon at 1 o'clock for a new city hall and auditorium. EB G Conklin holds the contract to grade and bring the site to level with work on digging pits and removing the old Veale residence underway. Mayor Drew doubts finishing by November 1. bond filed for $500. site includes surrounding alleys and trees. Architect Holland to finalize detailed plans to let foundation contract.
Kansas City reports W C Kelly testified about seeing Jester with two mover Wagons near the west end of Huler Lane on January 5, 1671. He saw the old man enter the rear wagon, stay ten minutes, then flee, with a pool of blood and blood trail noted behind the wagons, corroborating Maxey’s earlier testimony for the state.
Fire engulfed Fernwood the home of George R Dine in the Piedmont Hills Oakland California this morning. The mansion housed a renowned private art gallery and conservatories with an estimated loss over 500000. No items were saved. cause of the blaze is unknown as the owners were away in the east.
Dell Valentine, newly elected clerk of the supreme court, has appointed Herbert Armstrong deputy clerk. Chas H Morton, cast and record clerk, and Wri Oge of Olathe, stenographer and copyist, are named in the office. Both Armstrong and Morton have served in clerical roles for several years. They are both from Topeka.
The noted French jurist Jacques Dumas was elected to a professorship at Yale Law School. He will deliver the annual address in April.
The obituary notes the funeral arrangements for Mrs. 13. B. Rustaas held this afternoon at the First Congregational Church after a service attended by many friends. A separate notice mentions a funeral from 1208 West Street for Homer Stay After. The details include times and locations for Thursday afternoon services.
Huddersfield leads Britain in municipal utilities with water gas and electricity under city control. Reduced charges and meters for gas and water improved aid to the poor while tramways street railways and housing for workers received strong public support. The system aims to lower costs boost service and fund debt retirement.
Washington Oct 17 Industrial Commission heard M B Ingalls president Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio, and the Steel Hoop as part of the inquiry. He favored limited government rates regulation, urged fairness laws to protect railroads, and favored abolishing pass and ticket systems and freer freight publication. Witnesses discussed capital stock, tin plate prices, and tariff effects on industry and workers.
Three candidates vie for the Saline county sheriff post this fall, sparked by Clyde Wilson a Twentieth Infantry veteran announcing an independent bid. Wilson had run in past GOP county conventions but did not secure the nomination.
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