02 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1899
Page
1
A fragmented 1899 dispatch notes American users creeping into English life and English papers debating Missouri politics. It highlights American jockeys winning races, a shift to lager beer, and foreign influence on British agriculture and industry alongside brief items on the Missouri election, Dreyfus case interest, and social concerns in Europe.
Strikers and workers clashed at West Pittston collieries in a nocturnal confrontation. Police issued warrants for several arrests while the mob fled into shelter after threats and rock throwing. One man, Thayer, was seriously injured as the crowd dispersed into nearby streets with about GM men reportedly involved as a widespread strike action continues. Weather notes indicate clears tonight with variable winds.
In St Louis area, September 2, the German American priest was named rector of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in East St. Louis. Parish members protested, excommunication bans cited, and Bishop Janssen accepted the resignation with a decision pendin. Washington source Martinelli noted the matter has been referred to him, while Father Har King of St Mary’s Parish administers St Patrick’s.
Reports from New Orleans stress a death linked to yellow fever while Texas and Florida impose strict quarantines on travel and freight. Key West remains isolated as Mobile cites two cases and Gov. officials weigh border restrictions. A Vincennes, Indiana death from yellow fever echoes Cuba travel exposure amid widespread public health actions.
A cable from Johannesburg reports German forces forming a strong corps amid the Boer crisis. It notes the Boers could mobilize 20,000 in three days and the Orange Free State 6,000. Chamberlain’s reply backing British suzerainty was met with demonstrations signaling intentions to resist British claims. A separate dispatch says Transvaal Leader editor Pakeman has been arrested for high treason.
A new Topeka club for the deaf has been organized by Miss Parinie Kddle formerly a theater star. Edith Brummil was named secretary and Fred Becker treasurer. Meetings will be held monthly under the name Gal Landett Sunflower club.
The readable parts mention prices, names, and timing but lack coherent facts or context. It lists odd phrases about costs, a possible event, and several garbled terms. No clear person, organization, or location can be reliably identified.
In Tennes, the fourth week of the second trial of Captain Aired Dresvius charged with treason saw Major Hartmann question the boardereau and defend the idea that Dreyfus could not be the writer. General De Loye pressed Hartmann on accuracy while a closed hearing was ordered to consider parts of the testimony.
Testimony in the Dreyfus trial centers on officer correspondence and alleged forgeries. Gen Gonse and Col Picquart clash over letters and the bordereau while witnesses discuss who could have written it and the timing of the May circular.
A blaze at Jacob Dold Packing Company in Kansas City started in the fertilizing department at 1 am and spread through the engine room. Water pressure was low, hindering efforts. by 2:39 am the fertilizing department and several plant sections were destroyed, with losses estimated at $250,000 and full insurance. The firm plans to suspend operations until repairs are completed.
Arthur Blake husband of Fannle Hemug Blake died at his home after a fall on a mountain outing with a picnic party. He was about years old and left a widow, with four other members of the party reported injured or missing.
The Maisse language chart has been recommended for use in Kansas schools by the state text book commission. The chart, published in three parts at 1.00 each or 30.00 for all, faced prior criticism for teaching language by charts and for publishing advantages. Superintendent Black of Pittsburg aided in gathering support, and the commission voted 7 to 1 to recommend after revisions. Black did not file the supporting petitions, which aim to push chart sales, with state officials. Some teachers oppose the recommendation, while others see potential value as a first draft production.
A. M. Lupier, longtime representative of the Thirty ninth district and state Senate member, will not seek reelection. He ruled out any bid for Congress or other political office, saying he will not be a candidate under any circumstances. He attended a state textbook commission meeting before leaving for a four day trip home to Penneylvania.
Newton's T Danner, now selling a wagon box patent, spoke in Topeka about Harvey County corn prospects. An expert measured rows, predicting yields. Danner claimed 40 bushels per acre, while cribbed corn averaged 75 bushels, asserting Harvey County would average GH.
Kansas shows a record value for meat animals slaughtered or sold for slaughter and poultry marketings in the year ending March 1. The total exceeds fifty million dollars marking the highest ever reported with several counties contributing over a million dollars each.
The report shows Fot tuwatomate ranking with 1 680 500 dollars while counties range to 326 029 063 aggregate. Poultry indices sold valued Morin a year at 4 341 869, up 96 126 or 2.26 percent the largest yearly state total. Largest county sums go to Jewels 112 021 Sede wick 36 Republic 0 55 Smith 4 25 Cowley 4 006 Butler 54 504 Sumner 37 234 Nemaha 51 68 Washington 84 928 and Neosho 450 with Morton county reporting the smallest income.
Governor Stanley spoke at Baxter Springs closing day exercises. At the stockholders annual meeting officers were elected: Commander L C Weldy president J M Cooper. directors J J Fribly J B Boyer Ira C Perkink W Daniels Wm Match LC Weldy Wm Holliday F Dow Arnold of Lamb Ma. Directors to meet in January to elect officers for the next year.
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley, accompanied by Assistant Secretary Cortelyou, arrived in Washington at 1 PM after a Canton run. They were met by Secretaries Cortelyou, Hitchcock, and Porter, and driven to the executive mansion amid a cheering crowd.
The Republican state central committee opened headquarters at the Copeland building and will direct fall activities through Frank Brown, secretary of the committee. Brown will split time with local campaigns to energize efforts as several Dietrich judges and a Douglas-Jefferson district senator are on the ballot. Albaugh and former clerks will split time at the headquar ters to support operations.
Seattle report by Th Denn after returning from Cape Nome claims the district will become the richest mining camp on earth. He notes pay dirt across thirty five miles of shoreline with multiple creeks and head diggings expected to yield significant silver this season.
The Journal reports a heated North Carolina campaign over a proposed constitutional suffrage amendment aimed at suppressing negro voting. It frames a clash between white supremacy and black political power, warning of lasting consequences no matter the outcome, and notes a separate report of a copper mine flood disaster in Beschi, Shikoku.
Washington dispatches report Argogula destroyed as insurgents launch a vertical assault down a cliff. Three struck but not seriously hurt. one climber reportedly injured by a falling boulder during retreat. General Otis wires War Department with updates on Hughes forces at Malin and transport Indiana incidents in early September.
Among passengers aboard the Breummer were Inez Therabie Ing KE Burton Holmes Major Rucker and about a dozen officers. General Ctin reportedly in poor health after Manila duty and the army declined to release details. The rainy season has soldiers unwell as the general’s condition worsens amid uncertain care.
Kansas sends a large Topeka and nearby towns delegation to the G and RB encampment in Philadelphia this afternoon. Trains carried eight carloads from multiple points, with officers and cadets accompanying the groups toward Philadelphia and Philadelphia, with stops through Fort Wayne and other cities.
The daily high reached 1 degree with the maximum at that time. The low was 67, humidity 42 percent, wind from the south at 12 miles per hour.
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