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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1899
Page
4
A torn Topeka State Journal page presents scattered items and disjointed notes. The readable lines mention Kane County and New York, with assorted quotes and stray references to weather, manners, and social topics from a late 19th or early 20th century edition.
A jagged, unreliable excerpt discusses national elections, Democratic voting, and international tensions in Samoa and the Philippines. Mentions funds, dinners, and political figures. includes stray observations on taxes, transport, and European demand for American goods with scattered, unclear specifics.
Omaha Nebraska shows revived land activity with rising property values and improving prospects. Strong gains in urban read estate and farm lands point to steady demand, with investors optimistic about income opportunities and enhanced security amid improving conditions.
The Atchison Globe calls for residents to replace their large aging maples with fresh plantings. The urge stresses timely action and community beautification, urging neighborhood participation and tree-planting efforts citywide.
Fragmented reflections discuss how men and women relate in love. The text argues men reveal little about women and implies women believe beauty shields them from fear. It notes middle aged Marion women and the idea that understanding love is elusive for any person.
Franke G. Gandall of Aurora plans to cdl) on Dr. Frank Lyde fen today to surprise the surgeon by rupture and the palieation of his heart. He seeks obsolete control of involuntary muscles, leading to a lethargic state and urging friends to harm himself. George L. Morrison confirms Gandalf allowed a man to place a fifty pound stone on his chest and strike it with a sledge hammer.
In Alifene on April 3 word reaches that Gillett, who absconded with the hotel Palacis at Chihuahua, Mexico, after scruples against running a bar delayed profits, now plans to oversee Peruvian cattle interests with Burke. Troxel, his former adviser, has not engaged in the Peru venture, and quarrels between Gillett and Troxel have left notable estrangement.
Lawrence April 3 Chancellor Snow of the state university reports a March that was unusually cold snowy damp and gloomy. The mean temperature fell about seven degrees below the March average with fourteen days below freezing and only two March days in thirty two years colder than the 6th. Snow depth reached near nine inches marking the greatest March total on record and precipitation slightly above average.
W. H. Hannell, a Horton resident, began as a renter with little cash and five calves. He earned about 1000 in a year, bought 30 calves with 300 as a down payment for a 160 acre farm near Horton, and sold the calves for cash after 13 months. He then bought more cattle, expanded into crops, and later engaged in a large citrus business near the Kickapoo reservation. At 38, he served Brown County in the 1680 state legislature and became president of the Horton Bank, with real estate ventures forming most of his wealth, including the 1885 purchase of most interests in the Rock Island Entity road Company land in Horton.
Yates Center April 2 The new Tipiacipal church edifice will be observed Thursday at 10 a m by Rt Rev FR Muispauch Bishop of Uv diocese. Corner stone laid over a year ago, finished and debt free. Convocation meeting to follow with clergy and interested parishioners. Informal gathering to begin evening of the fifth and continue next day. Topics include vestrymen as communicants. Proposals for entertainment of attendees.
Chanute April 1 R C Rawlins mayor travels around the world and writes the Tribune from New Zealand. He reports poor weather and a voyage to Wellington with the summer yet to come, noting the journey’s progress and unusual experiences.
Nortonville Kan April 2 A reader informs the editor that a 14 year old boy Chariie Hummel born June 24 19xx weighs 210 pounds and is active in football skating and riding a bicycle. He notes Kentucky has a 176 pound 13 year old and claims Kansas is not outmatched by size.
Gay N. Anderson of Felloon dies of pneumonia after involvement in the Falovr- Stuart case. Kansas stories note a proposed large Convention hall in Topeka, with funding and management questions. Also listed are new postmasters in Kansas, graduation events at Baker University, and the closing of Manhattan College soup house. Obituary summaries include R. H. Stott of Cherokee county, veteran and Republican leader.
New York reporters describe Captain Dexter of the British ship Honolulu criticizing his Filipino crew aboard the vessel at Mantle after Dewey’s destruction of the Spanish fleet. He laments discipline and aloft performance amid gales, noting the crew’s lethargy and perceived unreliability despite occasional competence. The ship carried hemp cargo and did not leave Manila until November.
General Greely travels to Cuba to inspect telegraph lines including Hasan, Pinar del Rio, Matanzas and nearby centers. He will study operator needs and how many men are required to staff the system as the army expands. The telegraph service faces strain from volunteer mobilization and new enlistment rules.
In Indianapolis followers of Lieut Totten confront disappointment as the predicted millennium failed to occur on the date he set years ago. The movement, once linked to Dr J Blundes and Dr Jencks, faced waning interest as believers reevaluated the coming of Christ and the movement’s credibility in the wake of the unfulfilled prophecy.
Justice Peckham's ruling sustains the war revenue act tax on memos and stamps for trades at boards of trade and stock yards. The decision holds Chicago exchanges and Union Stock Yards as taxable venues, with the tax described as a duty on the privilege of business rather than a direct levy on sales.
Judge Gibson approves a $25 000 bond for the receivership team of Gilham AL Trimble and others. National Surety backs the bond. President Stillwell says federal courts won’t overturn the receivership despite pressures from eastern interests. Cause traced to wrong equipment funding reducing interest funds, prompting treasury drains and current losses despite low mile costs.
A California media arranged seance at a hall on 40 Kansas Avenue collapsed into confusion last night. Carpenter Leon McClintock from Pitth Avenue hotel challenged the medium after disturbances. Security restrained McClintock as the crowd cheered the abrupt ending while attendees requested refunds for the 25 cent admission.
A new Arizona incorporated company with $2,000,000 capital plans a Cripple Creek Canon City railroad. George H. Procter of New York City heads construction promising trains within seven months after start and $1,000,000 in bonds already subscribed. A parallel venture aims to build ore reduction works near Canon City and a tunnel to tap Cripple Creek mines. Also Charles F. Schilling's company books the comedy Two Married Men for Crawford theater with matinee and evening shows Saturday.
From New York comes word that the New York Household Economic association plans reg ular cooking classes for men. The first twelve men will learn basic kitchen skills under a domestic science teacher with strong support from mothers wives and sweethearts. The piece also surveys wedding customs in Persia China Japan Moorish lands and Turkey and notes a shift in opinion against foot binding in China based on Mrs Archibald Little observations.
Governor Stanley appointed the full panel to read court of visitation this afternoon. Charles B. Graves of Emperia presiding. Judges L. Crum of Gswego, Pontlethwaite, Jewell City among appointees.
A Post report says turf leaders are probing a western race track trust to consolidate principal tracks under one corporation. Owners may be required to contribute stock and a fixed amount of capital. representatives would sit on the directory to govern operations. Potential controls aim to stabilize racing and finance, with stock thresholds defined for participation.
Governor Stansey issues a proclamation designating Thursday April 20 1599 as Arbor Day to promote tree planting and school participation. The state education system and community groups have aided Arbor Day efforts and school programs. Cissy Loftus files for divorce in New York supreme court seeking absolute divorce from Justin Blane.
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