11 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1899
Page
1
A brief note reports condemnation of the Dreyfus Court Martial verdict. It outlines opposition from observers and highlights continuing controversy over the case and due process questions raised by critics.
Reports from Chicago Boston and New York reflect wide indignation over the Dreyfus conviction with Jewish groups vowing boycotts of French goods and leaders like Esterhazy and Mercier condemned. News from London Philadelphia and Budapest note editorials and protests urging justice and safe handling of the case.
Four masked men robbed a westbound Southern Pacific express near Cochise Arizona on September 11. They dynamited the safe, took unspecified loot, and fled with the train stopped on the track. Station agent, mail clerk, fire man and engineer lined up for the raid as express messenger was forced to open the car door. Witnesses described the men threatening guards and blowing the safe, with shots fired as they departed. Amount stolen not yet known. case under investigation.
Chicago hosts delegates arriving for a conference of trusts and combinations opening Wednesday at Central Music Hall. Notable attendees include Martin Knupp of the Interstate Commerce Commission and representatives from Nebraska and Iowa. The event features a reunion address by State Superintendent Frank Lugar of Wahoo, with talks from Thurston of Nebraska and others.
General in charge announced that about 30,000 uniformed veterans will participate in the Dewey celebration parade. The Tenth Pennsylvania unit returning from the Philippines will join, with many veterans and military representatives from a New York G A R post expected to attend. Local dignitaries and special guests including North American Military Academy figures are listed among participants. The event will feature a motorized battery and a medal of honor veterans section alongside other ceremonial elements.
The fire in the auditorium and the rapid distribution of the election extra by the State Journal flood Topeka with results. Extras go to four pages by 7:35 PM as readers learn vote counts for Bealnst and others, with carriers delivering free copies before night. The plan proves costly, about one thousand dollars monthly for the circulation drive.
The Olympia with Admiral Dewey sailed yesterday from Olympia Harbor toward home. An English gunner named Pepplatt, who received a salute during the ceremony, had his hand shattered by a charge explosion while ramming. his arm was amputated.
Washington Sept 1 cablegram reported at the war department that Adjutant General Washington transported a senatorial party including ten officers and recruits. Weather at Chicago on Sept 1 noted Kansas area winds variable with unsettled conditions affecting travel.
Mayor Drew reports satisfaction with the decisive vote and calls a council meeting to consider plans for the new city hall and auditorium. He urges unity and urges swift action to deliver the project as voted, welcoming suggestions from visitors.
North Topeka citizens favor allowing construction of the auditorium and city hall on the council site, with major figures like Archie Haind John Wilkerson and J B Billard signaling a move to drop further opposition. Ed Arnold and S W Holman voice support for proceeding with the project, while others acknowledge the majority vote and urge letting the matter drop. The debate centers on whether the two thirds threshold was met and how the majority view should guide action.
Chicago firm purchases White City and all Midway structures from the Trans Mississippian exposition site in Omaha for dismantling and shipment to Chicago. The deal covers buildings from manufacturers to power and horticultural halls costing about 1,000,000 in original value, with removal to begin after November 1, ending a permanent Omaha fair presence.
The mayor of Imus is missing and alleged to have joined rebels on the promise of a generalsship. He previously served as a colonel in the insurrection. A transport ship named Semitor, reportedly sailing from San Francisco, has arrived.
A distorted Washington cable from Adm Dewey hints at his departure from Gibraltar and arrival in Asia aboard the cruiser Olympia. The message, terse and garbled, suggests a speedy voyage with speculation on where the fleet will head next after New York.
The steamer Homer arrived from Cape Nome via St Michael with about $200,000 in gold dust. Captain ML A Frealy of the U S revenue service examined mining camps along the coast. A collision incident occurred with the Garonne at Dutch Harbor, causing the Homer to briefly enter and depart under caution.
Jesse L. Gilbert, a bigamist, completes a ninety day jail term and faces divorce after publishing plans to apply to end his first marriage. Military notices report Capt. Duke and Major Noble promoted in the Forty ninth volunteer infantry now in St. Louis. Also noted are Myer Grocery Company fails in St. Louis and transportation updates from San Francisco and Kobe. Cotton condition declines in Washington with 65.5 versus 140 last month.
A concise editorial note explains that the phrase In Missouri signifies that a problem will be repaired or adjusted, reflecting local political or civic jargon and the practical mindset behind council or state actions in that period.
A Sunday powwow in Kansas City drew Republican figures like Baker Cyrus Levant Chester Long and others to a back room conference aimed at shaping Seventh District politics. The session touched on Long's Senate bid prospects, Baker’s retention committee, and future alignments for the state ticket. Lawrence signaled support for Long’s plans while promises of census appointments and party maneuvering circulated amid ongoing tension within the party ranks.
New York sent word the McGovern Palmer bout scheduled for 2 p m today at Tuchahs Bow would be postponed due to unsettled weather. The card will be rescheduled for a clear day when conditions permit.
A dirty, garbled press fragment outlines a stalled aid arrangement involving Guatemala, with references to a last four numbers, guarantors, and unclear payments. It mentions a man in monetary matters and dates in September, but readable specifics are scarce.
A fragmentary report from Ber reveals Lewis Ewer Jr speaking on a dispute involving a railroad contract and south Florida routes. The notes mention a contract issue, train lines, and a factory oversight, with unclear phrasing about the company and parties involved.
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