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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
6
Judge Detrean issues order restoring Mrs Mary Short to her right mind and granting control of her assets. The case follows prior hospitalizations and public concerns after her removal to the poor farm amid a private inquiry into alleged acts. Local officials had debated her care and placement, but the court now allows Mrs Short to move and manage her affairs.
A historic listing of assorted groceries and prices appears, highlighting bargains on sugar, lard, bacon, hams, evaporated fruits, chocolates, potatoes, beans, cranberries, cereals, syrups, sardines, and cleaning supplies. The ad showcases multiple brands and bulk quantities, signaling a broad discount sale.
Dr Lindsay testified in probate court that Mrs Short showed regained mental facilities while Judge Dolman oversaw the case. Officials hope the matter will proceed without further trouble as Nerlez rights are restored.
An explosion in the Kent laboratory at the University of Chicago injures four students and two professors. Others are nearly overcome by fumes of nitric acid. Injured include L. A. Higley, M. S. Sornen, G. Myers, Prof. Alexander Smith, and Prof. Lonetelt. No deaths expected.
James J. Jeffries spent Thursday mostly resting at home after removing his arm bandage. He did light training including two games of handball and rope skipping, with sparring only in the morning. Sharkey and Dixon are active in workouts for upcoming bouts.
Miss Ida Simmons, noted concert pianist, appears at Library hall tonight with half proceeds benefiting the Twentieth Kansas reception fund. Contemporary critics praise her virtuosity and refined temperament, promising a high quality performance of demanding works.
A telegram from Naco, Mexico says calm exists on the international line after a Sunday clash with Mexican forces. Forty American soldiers near Naco and a unit ordered from Huachuca to Naco are reported as tensions rise over a prisoner in Naco jail. Meanwhile St Paul, Minn. moves to secure a new city charter to save two months of the school year following a Supreme Court ruling.
City Railway manager Patten testified on how to curb streetcar noise. He proposed replacing steel pinions with rawhide ones, noting costs around 32.1 and 26 per pinion and citing his 30 years in street railway work across multiple midwestern cities.
Decatur I Oct 27 The first body blow in the coal miners strike erupted as union and non union men clashed at a shaft entrance. Two union men were shot with one possibly fatally wounded. A guard of twelve deputies and six sheriffs faced rioters. One striker was wounded, another arrested, and fears of retaliation spread.
The summary notes September opened warm with record highs, followed by a cool spell pushing the state below normal. Mean temperatures vary across counties with many areas below normal, some above. Frosts occurred in northwest and several counties. warmest and coolest Septembers on record are cited. Precipitation was 0.53 inch below normal, with regional variations and notable rainfall in southern counties. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with showers, and a reception planned despite the weather.
Local column items list names including Miss Edith Putnam entering Hothany college and Miss Katherine Schwartz traveling to Kansas City for a wedding. It notes Mrs Courtney’s hats, Mrs Pierson’s orth of town, and visits by Mr and Mrs Connell of Paxico. Also mentions Miss Louise Kimmerle’s travel to Davenport for a job with Rock Island road, church talks, and a cremation in Chicago for Mr Agnew.
The Chicago Tribune editorializes about Gen Funston and politicians who claim credit for his rise. It notes Funston speaks frankly about forgotten favors and laughs at attempts to use his fame for political gain. It warns that politicians will surround any new hero with praise and inducements. Civil restraint is advised.
A National Bankers convention committee led by W. W. Hayes of Detroit seeks reversal of a internal revenue ruling that expresses selling domestic and foreign exchange are not taxed the fifty dollar annual war tax. The hearing was postponed to October 27 after Secretary Gage was away. The decision favored express firms and bankers threaten court action if denied a hearing.
A New York Tammany Hall mass meeting last night urged the United States to intercede with Britain and the South African republics in the Transvaal. The plan includes sending Twenty Kansas rifles to parade with Philippine era gear, pending war department coordination. Adjutant General St Fox queried Captain Clad Hamilton for obstacles. Hamilton reported rifles would return to Rock Island arsenal.
New York Oct 27 reports Columbia, the cup defender, will race in the Mediterranean and British circuits. She will depart in early December under Captain Charles Barr who led her to victory against Shamrock. Little work has been done on the yacht and Captain Harr has received no dismantling orders.
Governor Stanity will not attend city receptions honoring the Twentieth Kansas soldiers. He cancels engagements to avoid scheduling conflicts and will participate in the Topeka reception. Ottawa will host a memorial gate dedication at Forest Park with state officers invited to attend.
Washington dispatch reports Private William Gundell of Battery B Fiatz Artillery died of yellow fever with black vomit after being left to guard government property. Surgeon General Sternberg received the alert from Key West this morning.
Kansas City and Return fare offered for Grand Opera travel by Santa Fe Route. Price listed as 2.67 dollars with outbound in October and return valid by November 1st. Service appears tied to specific travel dates and route notation.
San Isidro mayor Guazdies returns to the city after General Lawton’s civil government was established. One Low’s scout and two signal corps privates are missing, believed captured. General Young’s force moved at daybreak toward Santa Rosa with scouts, cavalry, engineers, and signal corps.
Washington October notes show Meners Denby and Worcester of the Philippine commission meeting at the state department with Assistant Secretary Hil. The commission leader Schuriman has signaled a New York contact and expects to visit Washington to approve the initial session of the body next Monday. Pabst Milling Losses Fire destroys four story mill and elevator in Wisconsin with extensive grain and hominy losses and damages set at about 100000 dollars.
New York October 37 John E Herron of Chicago is a prisoner in Long Island City accused of stealing a race horse valued at 10000 dollars from Warren Carpenter of Chicago.
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