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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1899
Page
4
A condensed look through Topeka State Journal reports on the Philippine question, American policy and figures like Aguinaldo, Bryan, Holmes, and Funston. It notes debates, public concerns, and international angles, with scattered mentions of U.S. waterworks, railways, and military leaders.
A World news excerpt notes General Godard warning that trusts threaten the nation. It cites concerns over corporate formations based on city values and potential for peculation and a South Sea Bubble scenario leading to financial trouble and national gloom. Godard is described as voicing danger.
Readable portions describe women’s laughter at men’s pretensions and a young woman’s idle pursuits. The text mocks social expectations, noting men with long genekers and the idea of credit not deserved. Language is fragmented and lacks clear events or names.
Fragmentary text discusses gender roles in hosting parties and performance in social events. Mentions women hosting, men cleaning up, guessing contests, and a playful jab at a snow sandwich. Lacks concrete events or identifiable people or places.
New York April 1 The Mills family has funded a tract at Purty first street Forty second Kent and Tenth to build modern low rent apartments for poor families. Plans by Mr Flags call for five to six story flats with up to date amenities. The project aims to reduce living costs for the deserving poor while avoiding dependency.
Mrs Gates, driven by menial troubles and mental strain, set herself aflame before attempting to burn her daughter Hattie. Earlier episodes included strangling and nearly killing the child, with authorities noting prior confinement and parole. She survived hospital treatment after confessing to the crime.
A rough OCR fragment describes a Russian railway from St Petersburg toward Irkutsk with a planned extension to Bort Archie and Tor, covering about 200 miles to Trem sc Petersburg, with sections already coasted eastward. It notes vast material exported from ports Winnicomtok and Port Ar Hut and mentions associated lines toward Shalowwr and Bingart, with many miles of track to be laid as work progresses.
Cherrevale April 1. F and Thomas of Bedalla Mn bought from J. Corbin a tract of land south of town for a new foundry. The project aims to construct and operate an inocu foundry at once. Upon completion it will employ about five men.
A bold testimonial style ad urges prompt health action with Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier. It cites relief for dyspepsia fatigue liver and general weakness and mentions a York city address for the product promotion.
A Kansas News item reports a Chicago syndicate plans to buy Indian Territory land near Creek and Cherokee nations in Oklahoma. The group, with Col LN Sowers and W EB Isom of the Cudahy interests, seeks leases for about 1.5 million acres and to honor the Standard Oil refinery at Neodesha before leaving east. Prof. Reawwed of London University joined as oil expert.
Leavenworth plant of the linseed oil trust is closed and will be sold to the highest bidder. The factory, once employing about 25 men, will not reopen under trust control. Local management changes occurred recently as offices shut and staff were discharged.
Leavenworth to receive a new charitable institution a solarid colored orphan asylum funded by Catholic churches. The project aims to cast about 30 000 for a building to be run by the Oblate Sisters of Inuvidence, replacing the current shelter on Pottawatomie Street. It will house 40 to 50 orphans with enhanced home like comfort and education.
In Wellington on April 2 two musical and literary clubs announced the formation of a city federation. The aim is a shared club room in the business district and quarterly meetings in February April and September. Officers include Mrs C B R Hlichteck president and Prof T W Butcher first vice president with others serving as secretary and treasurer. Several clubs listed as members with more expected to join. Fort Scott history bond note and Humboldt Railroad connection appear in local notices.
April 1 Abbott County Clerk Kietter filed suit against the county for 1000.07 asserting underpaid salaries for 1896 and 1897 after a 1895 law reduced the clerk's pay from 2500 to 2000. He claims the reduction unconstitutional and seeks the higher rate for two years. The case hinges on the statute's constitutionality. Died of heart disease Cherryvats April 1.
Mrs Bennett, nearing seventy, died within half an hour after being taken to a neighbor’s house where a doctor was summoned. Heart disease was blamed. She and her husband were noted city residents. Washington apr tensions list several names and sums for payments. Caman’s Military band to Wichita for grand council meeting. Fort Scott high school beat Leavenworth 4 to 2 in a Davidson Opera House contest. Dave Harned caught a 75 pound catfish at Atchison April 1, the river’s largest in years.
The Kentucky Distillers and Warehouse Co raises whisky prices widely causing dealer backlash. Prices jump from 10 to 100 percent on many brands, adding about five cents to each drink. Trade groups plan mutual distiller-distributor defense, with James Thompson involved in organizing new capital-backed ventures to counter the move.
In Santa Ana a debate centers on returning Mexican artifacts seized during the Mexican War. Representative Searcy urges immediate adoption of a resolution to send back the relics, arguing it would be a magnanimous gesture. The measure was referred to federal relations committees for action.
Dispatches from Bes Jiboutis report Marchand’s expedition from Pashoda arrived safely at Adidisabeba on March 1. The expedition was warmly welcomed by Abyssinian authorities and people.
A promotional note extols the Common Sense Medical Adviser by Dr. R V Pierce. It claims vast practical experience, world renowned medicines, and provides testimonials such as a locomotive engineer who recovered after taking Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. Readers can obtain a free or mail-paid 1000-page volume by sending a small mailing fee to the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo.
Atlanta reports 2000 iron ore miners at Foast Mushooa Redding Wade's Gap Alice and Belle Ellen Bass Bell counties went out on strike over inaccuracy in the check system. Coal miners struck as day laborers did not receive the advance agreed March 1. Iron ore supply cut off by the strike, officials decline comment. Ishpeming Michigan April 1 serious trouble looms as unionists deter non union workers. Detroit April 1 Richmond & Rackus workers strike over winter hours policy. Philadelphia April 1 Bricklayers strike over new wage scale. aim four cents more per hour, current 42% for eight hours.
General Otis reports sending remains home is unsafe due to climate and health risks. Corbin agrees no current shipment. six months may allow transfer. Acting secretary of war urges graves to be plainly marked to ensure proper identification when remains are eventually brought to the United States. Relatives have pressed for repatriation amid ongoing correspondence.
The Mills-Adams Dry Goods company dissolves with Chas Adams resigning as vice president and director. W W Mills takes over. Topeka firm to be renamed The Mills Dry Goods. Adams plans a rest, possibly returning to dry goods in Topeka. James Whitcomb Riley volumes gifted with a farewell letter dated Tepeka Kan March 31 1889.
The Santa Fe Railway purchased the Burlingame and Northwestern line from Burlingame to Alma and to Manhattan, parts torn up after the deal due to nonpayment, with stock business brisk on Burlingame to Alma. The Alma road cost about 26.00 per mile. Howel Jones led the Burlingame line. Arthur J. McCabe, recovering from illness, resumes campaign for city court judge amid expectations Metab will win.
A candidate declares that many expect the Tuesday election winner to become chief of police. The marshal will mainly discharge constable duties and serve papers from the new court. Also mentions a cigar brand with price 1.25 dollars.
Colorado mining reports from Cripple Creek and Lake County highlight rising profits and reserves. Gold and silver lead the state’s output with Lake County supplying large silver and copper figures, while Cripple Creek expands reserves and dividends. Official state bureau bulletins list year by year growth.
Havana April 1 Senor Dosvernine secretary of finance sails for Washington to urge immediate action on Cuban mortgage postponement recommended by Secretary Alay. Swift & Co imported 100 pounds refrigerated beef. duties paid but slaughter house tax unpaid. Be latedly confiscated by stakeholder inspectors and donated to hospitals. Senor Lacoste, Havana mayor, offered to pay tax but mission failed. Swift will sue the city for the beef value.
Prince agninun head of Russia's railways left St Petersburg for inspection tours of unfinished Trans Siberian sections. He was joined by two French engineers who advise Rothschild interests. Reports suggest Russia has asked Rothschilds for money to finish the vast project, with funding decisions hinging on the engineers' assessments.
Ex Renator John Martin Grst marks 44 years in Kansas from Westport to Topeka. He recalls frontier Topeka, noting early shanties and a stone building where the Throop Hotel stands. A quip about a liver regulator and a bottle of De Witt's Little Early Risers is recorded.
Secretary Hitchcock proposes an American exhibit at the Paris exposition and a later independent exhibit in Saint Petersburg. He envisions showcasing U.S. manufactured goods to stimulate trade with Russia and other markets. The plan remains a suggestion but could gain execution with cabinet support. The Paris event would ship exhibits to Saint Petersburg by water.
A Kansas City appeal involves the Memphis company and James Mathewson in a fatal yard accident. Mathewson, a switchman, was crushed between two railcars while securing a pin and link. The suit claims railroad negligence and hubris over signaling and car handling. The higher court will review the district court ruling on a demurrer and the plaintiff's damages claim.
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