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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1899
Page
8
Local notes recount social visits, school reopenings, and city events in Topeka and nearby towns. Mentions Edith Meredith from Hutchinson visiting, a new house residence, street paving, school activities and a police club, plus various public notices and community reminders.
New York dispatches from Hong Kong report General Joseph Wheeler seeks duty reassignment after a clash with General Otis over post in the southern islands. Wheeler may request return to the United States unless Manila affairs change, while a Filipino group seeks Otis as president. Several rebel officers and Aguinaldo brigadiers allegedly plan to surrender to avoid further retreat.
Albert D. Shaw the new commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic said pension legislation would occupy much of his time. He argued the old soldier deserves generous consideration and suggested funding pensions via bonds to spread the burden, with future generations bearing the cost.
New York dispatch reports 3200 soldiers on the transport Tartar dockside in Hong Kong complain of overcrowding poor sanitation and insufficient food. Officers acknowledge some issues though blame soldiers for crowding their bunks as return to San Francisco is delayed. Soldiers mingle with British troops and Anglo American ties are toasted at gatherings before the Tartar sails today.
Reports from Colorado and Mexico describe a Brit syndicate purchasing the Hie Five Minitg holdings in Boulder county for 800 Ens and an English syndicate acquiring Batoplias properties from Alexander Shepard of Washington for 33,000,000. Shepard has six months to deliver and then will return to Washington.
George W. Cary filed a bankruptcy petition in New York listing liabilities of 157701. The brief notice notes the filing date in December and cites the insolvency proceeding without further detail.
The Friday shipment features several rainy-day skirts priced at 36.00, 6.50, and 8.75. Also offered are trimmed taffetas and Pou de Soie percale skirts at 10, 15, 18, and 22.50, highlighted as particularly attractive.
Two lots offer lacings and insertions up to 2 inches wide with strong thread for durable wear at 5c per yard. A second batch provides machine torchon laces one to 3 inches wide with four qualities, values up to 7c per yard.
First shipment of an exquisite line of dress trimmings arrives and will be on display this week. Includes overs for dress fronts passementeries for evening or street dresses bodices of spangles with spangled and beaded dress robes. Corded taffetas and silk guipures in good demand for fronts and strong on these.
Will arrive about Sept. 15. Subscriptions for the But terick publications will be taken at our store.
The Diana arrived from Etak Greenland with Peary and companions in good health and planning a winter near Fort Conger. Secretary Bridgeman carries Peary’s reports and maps to New York. Names given to features honor club members and officials.
A fragmented notice notes a UK paper mill shipping to Japan for the Japanese government. It references paper production, transport costs around 11.00, and mentions papers used in various government and state contexts amid unclear OCR fragments.
Prices to close. 1.50 for 35.00 white P K Suits. 1.75 for 4.38 Linen Suits. 50c for 1 Lawn Wrappers large sizes only. 0c for 1 Gingham Underskirts All Cotton Shirt Waists very few small sizes at half price and less.
Ladies see daily arrivals of tailor made suits with homespuns favored for material. Jackets feature tight fitting fly front and box front styles while many skirts use habit backs. Prices align with current store rates for quality materials and workmanship.
A local ad touts a large assortment of fur collarettes and scarfs with emphasis on Marten fur options priced at five to six dollars. Buyers are urged to act quickly since fur quality allegedly declines with later purchases and the seller notes they placed their order in March for better selections.
New York Sept 1 World prints Schurman interview president of the Philippine commission says Dewey and he are in thorough accord on matters raised. He notes Filipino capability varies, cites educated professionals in Manila, and warns independence would invite other powers to claim the islands. Des Moines Des Moines Iowa Sept 12 beet sugar plant to be built next year with contracts for 4 acres of beets pledged annually. over half already contracted.
Chicago September 12. Ward reports Commander Taussig of the navy may demand a court of inquiry soon after being relieved from command of the Bennington by Admiral Tinian over alleged deficiencies. The statement comes from Taussig's friends.
Washington reports by the U S Department of Agriculture detail annual summer expeditions to monitor grasshoppers across Kansas Colorado North Dakota and surrounding western states In 1874 1874 and again this year the aim is to forecast invasions warn farmers and identify breeding grounds The Turtle Mountain region was examined and not a permanent breeding site The likely breeding ground lies along the Assiniboine River north and east of Regina next season will be studied
San Francisco reports the steamer Bertha arriving from Alaskan ports with about $1,250,000 in dust for the Alaska Commercial company in the purser’s charge. Sixty three passengers praise Cape Nome district riches but warn outsiders gains are limited as all light has been taken.
A misspelled, troubled OCR note reports J H Hill of Paola wrote to Governor Stanley proposing naming one of his newborn triplets Stanley for a donation. The letter asks for a vote on a name and hints at a substantial gift if naming occurs, mentioning ten children in the governor’s family and a charity donation request.
In Washington a large assembly of the Improved Order of Red Men opened with a reception for about 1000 delegates and visitors. There are 156 delegates from nearly every state and territory. The gathering runs through September 15 with business in executive session and no national officers present. A main topic is whether saloonkeepers may join the order.
Washington dispatch reports whispers in political circles that Erha Root secretary of war is the administration’s likely choice for the Republican nomination for vice president. President Bic Binley favors renomination of his running mate, but Hobart’s health may keep him from serving again.
A Washington dispatch reports magnete G A R members pressed President McKinley about a St Paul trip in October. The president refused to promise a meeting but said he would arrange it if possible.
Our late purchases of notions in the New York market were extensive and include many novel and useful articles that will surprise you with their cheapness. Items offered include iron pads, stiff clothes brushes, garters in glass top boxes, curling iron holder for gas jet, needle cases with needles, tracing wheels, hairpin cabinets, shoe buttons with patent string, tape, finishing braids, patent collar stiffener, and Samson pins in large quantities, all atvery low prices.
A pew line of Momie Lines Dresser scarfs with open work ends and knotted fringe priced at 250. Pancy striped dresser scarfs with fringes all around, some nearly two yards long, 26¢ each. Center display includes a saleable table of pillow tops, many at reduced prices from 16¢ to $1.50 each.
A Washington dispatch reports factions around General Otis and General Mile’s supporters hope for his recall and Manila command shifts. Plans by General Lawton and General MacArthur place cavalry north and infantry south with naval and marine forces aiding operations around Cavite as autumn action looms. Tickets on sale for a journey tied to these military moves and other mixed ads appear amid the text.
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