28 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1899
Page
1
A chaotic summary of Allied losses and officer fatalities across battles near the Bosphorus, with editorials on British military discipline and the prospect of European intervention. The piece notes high officer casualty rates, morale concerns, and discussions of Russia and Britain facing a potential crisis. Additional items cover stage notes, racing news, and social notices.
A letter from Carl Schurz, dated October 23, expresses regret at being unable to deliver a nonpartisan address in Cincinnati. He warns that imperialism and silver questions dominate politics, urges removing the imperial issue, and discusses Roosevelt, the Philippines, and electoral strategies.
Berlin correspondent reports Emperor William will arrive in Longford on November 20 and remain five days at Windsor Castle. He will then go to Sandringham for two days to visit the Prince of Wales.
A Kansas town gears up for a vast decorations push along Kan sas avenue and Seventh street. Merchants and officials forecast a thousand dollars on bunting and elaborate window displays to transform buildings from the Rock Island depot to Tenth avenue into a patriotic panorama. Deputy County Clerk Oscar Swayze and the National Guard will anchor visual effects with flags, stars, and electric illumination, while several firms prepare original novelties and large banners to suit the occasion.
The readable fragment recalls a citizen statement about ensuring a conspicuous display of circular property and timely decorations in Banor of the Dravert afd best regiment that marched from any state to the late war. It references a future uncovering of property with appropriate honors.
A large crowd attended a farewell reception for the Twentieth Kansas regiment at Mechanic Pavilion. Major General Shafter attended with staff, joined by Colonel Metcalf, Captain Golch, and others. The Iowa band played, the regiment marched in dress parade, and a supper followed hosted by the Mothers club of the Army department Young Men’s Christian Association.
Ottmar Mergenthaler, born May 10 1854 in Germany, died this morning in Baltimore after suffering from consumption. He was the inventor of the Linotype type-wetting machine and helped revolutionize printing.
In Baltimore Ohio the Kings Daughters and Sons endorsed prohibiting plumes feathers and birds on hats during their Ascension Protestant Episcopal church conference. Mrs E Trask Hill chaired the resolutions committee and urged the ban while others disagreed. The body also opposed allowing Roberts Utah congressman to take his seat amid a petition for his expulsion under constitutional provision.
Former United States Senator John Martin retires from the office of clerk of the Supreme Court to practice law in the city. Del Valentine of Clay Center and Topekman succeeds him as clerk, with Herbert L. Armstrong named deputy clerk, replacing F. J. Fritch who returns to Independence to resume law. The clerkship now pays a salary of $2,000 per year.
The finance committee reports additions to the Twentieth Kansas entertainment fund. A remarkable local fasting case is disclosed as Joan Riggs of Dex Adventist reveals two years of abstaining from food except Ezekiel bread. Physicians fear for her health while she awaits the coming of Christ.
Topeka based Knights and Ladies of Security face grave charges of mismanagement and fund appropriation against its national officers. A circular from Topeka accuses leaders of squandered reserves, inflated salaries, and risky real estate bets. A Kansas City meeting is urged for November 16 to probe the allegations with legal threats flying both ways.
A Kansas City Kansas newspaper report details a heated dispute within a fraternal order over mismanagement and circulars accusing national officers. It notes investigations, potential suspensions, and possible court action while naming involved figures and locations.
Manila reports detail Sixth Infantry detachments dispersing insurgent bands in Negros with Captain Simons and Captain Evace defeating groups, ten killed, many wounded, twenty captured. General Young’s column engaged and repulsed entrenched rebels near Tubomtin river. two Americans killed, one wounded. Simons, Evace, and Young are cited with facial casualties and prisoner captures in brief wire service style dispatches.
Official muster out today in San Francisco marks discharge for the Twentieth Kansas with private citizenship and final pay. Travel and subsistence allowances are set for officers and men, a regimental emblem under consideration, and official strength listed by company with several officer changes and recent hospital corps discharge.
Wichita city council approves 370 for a 310000 guaranteed fund to cover pre survey costs of extending the Kannas Siéland from Wichita to South McAlester. City Engineer Tucker grants two employees paid leave to join a party tracing the propane extension route. Weather notes follow.
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