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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
7
The administration’s plan to place the Philippines under national protection was strongly endorsed as the only viable course. The speaker outlined four alternatives, including leaving the islands under British control or European trustees, but argued those options were untenable. After discussion, it was decided to send a bishop to the islands to aid their governance.
Oct 25 report from Crawfordeville says McClure Graham and Roundtree closed a major sale, moving 80000 pounds of fire wool at Manchester NH agency and shipping soon. Younts Woolen Mill and another firm sold large surpluses to eastern mills, totaling about half a million pounds in wool from Crawfordshire this season.
Washington.dess Governor Steun enberg held talks with war officials this afternoon about withdrawing federal troops from Idaho. He asserted Secretary Trout set November 1 as the latest date troops will be on duty over captured prisoners and indicated troops would depart Idaho or the Coeur d'Alene region by then, though they may not stay away from home posts long.
Albaugh Sanguine claims Hepapucans back UGS counties in the November election. Shalrain of the Republicas notes across the state that Republicans work harmoniously while the fusionists split on war aligned terms. many party members drift from fusion as Kansans favor Rational administration and the election opportunity.
The White Star Line steamer Germanic, preparing to sail to New York, was struck by a whale boat or barge near the dock. A two foot square hole opened in her port quarter as both vessels remained tied for a time before the Germanic returned to port and canceled this voyage.
My Lady's Maid ridden by Sloan won at Newmarket with Sloan on the mounts in the day’s meeting. Westas Handbay Fea Fog finished second while Tonilon and Det Ih placed further back. Betting favored My Lady's Maid at ten to one against, with totals around eight to one against other entries.
Richard and Prineier Georgia sinstrets head a varied program tonight featuring Alin tenine and Spertiemite Ares as rimaris feats. Prices range from 1B to 7 conte, with ad tickets for a special matinee Thursday. The event includes a parade and termunoe cor chases through the streets.
A brief note indicates the Kaness City to Hook Island route offers favorable conditions for a return trip. Authorities or operators emphasize suitability for travelers seeking economy and convenient往.
Twentieth Kansas reception fund benefits from Friday evening concert at the Library bell with Miss Ia Simmons performing a program of classical and modern pieces. She has studied with Oscar Ralf and Bertin and has toured the United States to favorable reviews. Tickets are 60 cents at Rowley & Snow's.
Captain A. F Burton of Company B Jews Volunteers was relieved from command after a May capture. Charges against Burton led to his surrender from the unit. An investigation cited fault in leadership during the action, with the regiment later praising his unit and the subsequent leadership change.
A Methodist pastor from St Lawrence and Miller faced arrest after attempting to move church parsonage. Police report, as Miller women and laborers aimed to relocate the parsonage to Miller, with charges of obstructing labor and related activities.
In Des Moines on Oct 3 the body of Mabel Schofield was found in the Des Moines River. The coroner and witnesses describe a boat seen crossing the water with two men, and the report hints at poisoning and foul play as investigators search for the boat, its occupants, and a possible motive.
Jacob S. Coxey of Massillon, famed for his Coxey Army, visited Ashtabula to press the chamber of commerce for action on a new steel plant project. He envisions bonds funding the venture, with profits directed to materials and factory burnouts, and promises to hire men within months, doubling his plant’s capacity which is set to cost about 150000 dollars.
Campbell chair man of the actle Hive Mock military com that Kenens will have pit for southern cattle this year. From out of the quarantine we may by acsailied into the state. Ervin resides on Buatoma RCtory thin found free of ue sent cattle. Kansas City and Return Mis Bock Toland route good for return October to Rock Island route. Kansas City and return, $267 good for return October 1dth
North Topeka contributed to the Twentieth Kansas Reception Fund with a list of subscribers including M C Hulman Lacey Lukens Bron John G Weet Mark Purns A J Kane Raynor John Nystrom MW Skinner and J B Wickersham among others. A note warns about Mr Wickersham an ex confederate who approached solicitors seeking aid for the fund.
A vast Meio fraud network is exposed in Sebastopol with forty government officials, including naval officers and chief engineers, arrested and set for court martial on December 2. Rear Admiral Turrot accuses officials from Sebastopol to Nikolaiev of siphoning funds, forgery, and bribery, triggering national consternation.
J H Lyon traveling passenger agent for the Mimeouri Fact. While riding a horse in a parade in Wichita last week the animal slipped on the pavement throwing him to the street. He suffered a severe scalp wound and heavy bruising to the face and body. He is in Topeka visiting friends and walking with difficulty.
After a three week suspension the county treasurer’s office is back in operation at the old stand. County Auditor Pagina and County Clerk Wright assisted in a full annual settlement, reviewing tax rolls and uncollected taxes. The completed books show the county has $106,624.97 unramil.
W. S. McCallen, a Santa Fe employee, files suit for 1500 against H. Kilgory claiming garnishment of wages caused mental anguish, lost credit, and shame. He seeks 1500 damages alleging exemptions and wrongful garnishment affected his employment and finances.
Mr LM Crawford will travel to Salt Lake City Pueblo and El Paso to arrange better theater facilities for the Amusement Syndicate company of this city. The venture aims to extend control over theaters from the Missouri River to El Paso and Salt Lake City including Lincoln Leavenworth Wichita and Omaha.
Rev Morrison, condemned for poisoning his wife and due to hang next Friday in Vernon, Texas, mounted a Monday night escape bid but was overpowered and returned to his cell. The case drew wide attention as his wife’s exhumation yielded clear poison evidence. Morrison, a Methodist minister, fled toward California after learning of the investigation, with the man he planned to marry afterward from southern Illinois and now in Topeka.
The Trentic pins sell quickly as Harry Wagner, a wounded Twentieth member, is seen with crutches. The Women’s club also has orders, and club members can obtain supplies from club president Mrs Baker at her home.
The American Manufacturer reports that steel rail production will rise with major railroad orders totaling about 1,000,000 tons at $33 per ton from Pittsburg mills. Prices for standard sections and carload lots vary, with totals estimated near $50,000,000. Russian and other orders could lift tonnage further, signaling higher iron and steel prices for 1900.
The 1st Battalion of the 44th Volunteer Regiment leaves Fort Leavenworth at 9:90 this morning under Major Hate to sail to the Philippines. The 2nd battalion under Major McCoy departs at 11 and the rest at 1. The units travel via Lawrence and Omaha to the Southern Pacific transfer point.
At the National Hereford association show at the stock yards John Sparks of Reno Novara paid 2700 dollars for Armour Rose a Hereford cow. S Sparks bid against George Lee of Aurora Illinois who started bids at 300 and stopped at 2125 Marshall Field of Chicago also bid before dropping out when Sparks raised him 200 dollars.
The market opened with a sharp break in wheat futures across the Southwest as traders awaited clearer receipts and developments. Afternoon selling pushed prices lower while December contracts declined further, with daily car counts showing weaker demand and cautious activity at the pit.
Receipts and prices held steady as cattle and hog markets show mixed demand. Mentioned figures include calves and feeders at varied price levels, with references to buyers, shipments, and regional commentary from Topeka markets.
The New York money market reports on mercantile paper rates near 4 percent on dem and and 4.55 percent on assets. Exchange and bond notices appear, with silver and Mexican dollars noted, and mixed market reports on coffee, sugar, and wheat futures. Local ads list lost items, real estate, and commissions, alongside exchange bait and straight market updates.
The readable portion shows a disjointed fragment mentioning a secretary and a party or meeting, with unclear names and dates. The text is heavily garbled, providing little coherent information about any event, location, or outcome.
A partial OCR read shows a dated notice referencing an event on November 7 with a seal remark and committee component. Details are incomplete but indicate a formal notice or invitation from local officials.
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