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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
6
In Pike County Kentucky on Peter Creek Evjah Hall fatally wounded his father Henry Hall during an incident of alleged mistreatment of his wife. The elder Hall reportedly abused his wife, prompting the son to intervene in a moment of passion and strike.
Lincoln County records reveal Auditor Cornell arguing to block Governor Paynter from heading the insurance department. The last legislature allegedly split the department between auditor and governor, a move Cornell says unconstitutional, leading to a quo warranto case with documents and furniture at stake.
Stockholm Sept 29 A telegram from Marthe Tarstak reports September events on King Charles Island including an anchor buoy marked Andree Polar Bspecmen Pine Church Burned Borlinetos In Fire today put the First Congrasational church of this city. The edifice was artetnally eet and had been repaired Insurance $60000. Bleau Finished Third at the Sept 20 horse meeting Saint Ted Slown won the Nursery Handicap with Lady Mahon third.
Major H T Allen military attache received two telegrams granting his request to join in the Philippine campaign. For further details on reunion terms contact General A P Shreve secretary at the head office.
Washington dispatch reports six and three-tenths inches of rain in twenty four hours from Manila, with typhoon conditions continuing. The War Department notes rainfall of eight and two tenths inches over forty eight hours and delays in volunteer shipments. Town likely to experience salt marrow shortages. Tennessee detained south by stern orders.
Wayne McVeagh, counsel for Captain Carter of the engineer corps, arrived in Washington to offer his services to the attorney general. He said he could argue the Carter case on any date convenient and had not yet met the attorney general. The schedule depends on the attorney general.
In Sept 2 session at Tishomingo the Chickasaw legislature passed a bill increasing the marriage license fee from fifty dollars to one thousand. The measure targets white men marrying Chickasaw women to gain annuities and leasehold funds. legality depends on compliance with Chickasaw laws.
Sealed bids are invited at the Kanana State reunion office until September 15 189% at 1 o clock PM for 20 lots of elder bright wheat straw and 95 cords of dry hard wood delivered to the fair grounds. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Major AP Shreve for Ride Walkz Cisterna Ete. The Letter Brand Portland Cement is guaranteed equal to any cement manufactured and sold by J Thomas Lor Co 64 Van Buren St Telephone 66-2 Kansas Ave and U P Ry tele p line 66-3.
Festivities feature corn displays structures corn-shock parade and bands with attractions. Santa Fe offers round trip tickets at one fare for September 20 return by September 22, limited to that period.
At Cramps shipbuilding yards 150 joiners walked out after demanding a nine hour day and 2 cents an hour wage reduction from a ten hour day. The firm had until 1 am to answer. no reply was received. Machinists and blacksmiths who struck earlier remain out awaiting a response.
Victoria B C Sept 20 Not content with Italian labor importation Hawaii planters seek a wholesale influx of Japanese laborers. Empress of India left Yokohama Sept 7 with 8810 laborers plus women. total Japanese emigration nears 10000. Japanese alarm at expanding cheap labor prompts possible government restrictions.
London reports an unexpected rise in wool prices and signs of broader activity. UK mills and West Country firms show full employment levels while American buyers, amid a revival in trade, push for immediate mill use. Observers foresee a larger movement as supply tightens and markets heat up.
Miss Valnan completed a 700 mile ride from New York to Valley Stream in 5 hours 5 minutes, resting 1 hour 45 minutes. She finished in good condition despite fatigue and slept briefly after the record. The prior record was 500 miles set by Mrs. Lindey of Brooklyn.
In Chicago on September 20 the diamond market shows a sharp rise of 25 to 85 percent over two months. Dealers foresee ongoing gains, with December 1 eyed for further increases driven by looser money, luxury demand, and greater purchasing power. Abner McKinley and party, including Mrs McKinley and Mabel, travel from Omaha to Denver via Manitou and Salt Lake City. Also noted is LS Woolverton, a druggist, at 704 Kan. Ave.
Governor Stanley argues pardons can be decided by correspondence, not personal interviews, to save money for applicants. He notes two recent pardons were based on prison wardens’ recommendations and urges acceptance of mail handling over costly visits by applicants and their families.
Report recalls a thief hiding behind a small shrub who attempted to carry off a basket state property. Dudley alleges Grimes and Church staged the job, while the item is to be returned to its accustomed desk beside the owner. Tea teachers licensed as state instructors and conductors receive new certificates in a board session.
Hiawatha editor Grant Harrington warns that John Breidenthal must hustle for the Populist gubernatorial nomination or risk party backlash. The piece quotes opinions on Breidenthal and party strategy amid intra party tensions and possible acclamation. In Circleville, Bank of Circleville cashier Roy Hoffhines is charged with fraud for issuing unrecorded certificates and misappropriating funds. he was arrested after Breidenthal took charge of the bank. Hoffhines previously lived in Topeka and was involved in a counterfeiting case but was acquitted. another gang member received a two year sentence.
A dramatic excerpt shows Tam6 confessing duty over romance as Esthe r and a calculating widow maneuver around Harry. Tammy declines marriage to care for family, while Harry wavers between passion and duty. The widow guides him, and Esther teases or cautions, amid plans at a Madison musicale.
Representatives of the American Benevolent Association pressed For We Vio Church Topeka to halt life insurance sales to colored men by a St Louis firm. By laws exempt races, yet the agency allegedly wrote policies. State official Campbell calls the conduct irregular and says a search for the agent is under way.
Custodian Dudley pursues a man described as carrying state property along the Capitol grounds near West Ninth Street. The chase erupts with shouts from supporters, but Dudley regains control and resumes pursuit toward Bethany as onlookers relay the scene. John Dadiey, the capitol castellian, coordinates the pursuit.
In a ballroom tale, a widow uses charm and a staged scheme to push Harry to propose to her wards. Esther overhears and rewrites the ending, exposing the widow’s manipulation as she laments the lovers’ ruse and exits with a sharp, final jab.
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