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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal notes John P. Altgeld as a political forecaster, discusses municipal utility ownership in Denver, and cites Carnegie’s wage decisions. It questions budget allocations for Topeka’s auditorium and notes Nicaragua’s alleged influence in U.S. affairs, along with Democratic party divisions and progressive factions led by Carter Harrison.
A historic sermon claims pardons undermine justice as Judge George Hillyer cites rising U.S. homicide totals and lynchings, urging church and legislature to tighten procedure and empower courts to deter crime and restore public faith. The piece discusses pardons, appeals, and public outcry over flawed safeguards.
A humorous fragment imitates a female columnist who writes on topics she never practiced, like cooking and child care, highlighting readers' curiosity about a woman who never cooked or claimed maternal expertise, yet shared recipes and life advice.
From the Atchison Globe a lighthearted column critiques spring fashion and social folly. The piece ribbingly comments on women's dress, millinery costs, and the lingering winter wardrobe, noting colorful trends and urban observations about clothing and propriety.
This excerpt from the Chicago Times-Merald argues for strict independence between publishers and advertisers. It asserts that publishers must not alter opinion for ad revenue, and advertisers should not buy influence. It contends newspapers owe readers honesty and enterprise, not servility to sponsors or political powers.
Judge John A. Williams in Little Rock frees the federal grand jury for the term due to no suitable room in the building. He notes the weather bureau has four rooms while the grand jury lacks a proper place to meet and perform its duties.
In Beattie Kansas April 6 in a city election two tickets contested the race. Mrs Charles Totten won the mayoral post while women candidates gained council seats as Mrs Sheldon Mrs Behlight Mrs Smith Mrs Kirin and Mrs Warekins were elected to the council and Misa ONeil won the clerk post. Women personally drove carriages carrying voters through a blinding snow storm to the polls. Police judges and sheriffs are mentioned in the report.
In Pleasanton the zinc and lead prospecting interest rises with a good vein found in shaft No 1. An expert from Cripple Creek estimates the lead 60 percent and silver 10 percent. Indications suggest a large deposit as zinc veins begin to appear. Passages from the same issue note pensions granted in Kansas and a wage increase at Great Western Stove Works, along with local incidents from Glasco and Chetopa.
Blue Rapids post shows 17 percent membership gain after Phillip McRhe's appointment as aide de camp on the staff of Department Commander Eastman. The post and Melief corporate moved into the new Odd Fellows hall and have a muster or banquet at every meeting.
Givens at Marysville and Archie Hogg announce the appointment of a graduate of Marysville High School and the state university as assistant professor of philosophy. The appointee will teach psychology and logic at the university. Archival note mentions 140 tons of broom corn linked to Phelps, with market timing likely soon.
Washison April 6 report says a presidential boon may vanish as McKisson’s bid falters and Senator Foraker’s path to the nomination grows uncertain. The Ohio senator warned colleagues he would contend for the presidency as Senate adjourned, while rivals push to deny him the nomination and challenge party machinery.
A strike broke out at the Davenport Arsenal on April 6 as about 150 machinists failed to report for duty over wage and workshop rule discontent. Maj. S. H Blunt sent grievances to the war department but workers did not await its decision. Nearly 12 million men remained at work and overall production was not expected to be heavily affected. Meanwhile Muscatine's pearl button factories announced wage increases of 16 and 19 percent for the largest twenty plants, reflecting rising pay in the industry.
Decatur attorney B. S. Parks and Howard Bigelow along with stranger H. W. Platt face charges in a confidence game against Mrs. Catherine Cook of Macon Ti. The trio allegedly swindled $613 while pursuing a lost box of bonds stocks diamonds and jewelry as spirits guided Platt and Bigelow to trace the box. Parks posted bonds for his appearance as the case unfolds amid a sprawling estate hint involving Mrs Cook’s niece.
Washington reports of an alleged push to force Senator W I Mason to resign his seat, with talk of a governor Tanner backed extra session to seat his ally. Mason denies resigning now while Benatar Maron holds no such intention, as Illinois Republicans weigh Philippines policy and campaign timing.
Collector Charles St. Webster Teporta reports district receipts for Utah Idaho and Montana nearly double the last year through March. War revenue drives the rise with Montana Gas contributing about twice as much as the two other states combined. Documentary stamps on a deed from New York to Montana reach 3828 dollars by the Boston and Montana company.
Artist Strong died here yesterday from the effects of an operation. Born in Connecticut forty five years ago, his family moved to California where he trained and soon studied in Europe. He painted portraits of celebrities around the world. He was twice married. his first wife, daughter of Mrs Robert Louis Emerson, died giving birth to a son in New York. His second wife, a niece of ex Governor Haight, married him about a year ago.
In South McAnester April 4 two cattle owners Robert and James Taylor from Holdenville shot at would be thieves Ed Walker and Henry Willars while defending their herd with Winchesters. The two men were wounded, one shot in the body and the other in the head, and were taken to Holdenville with injuries believed fatal.
Boston April 3 The autopsy on Dr Wallace McMillan of Dorchester shows death from suffocation due to stoppage of air passages. Officially listed as cardemia of the glottis from infection likely arising from a small scratch at the corner of the mouth by a finger mail.
Cheap daily Topeka departures offer comfortable economical travel to Portland Oregon via Santa Fe with reasonable rates. Additional notes mention Butte and Madison with prices and a nod to a steam laundry service at 112 and 114 West sth, reflecting local ads and transit promotions of the era.
A historical note details John Collins's prison meals at Topeka and Kansas State Penitentiary. It contrasts last supper in Topeka with inmate dining at the pen, listing varying dishes from roast turkey to hash, bread and molasses, and liver breakfast. It notes prison rules and personal belongings Collins may keep, and mentions tobacco rules.
Reports say a third of the American force at Malolos operates nightly north of the city with patrols and sentries. Gen. MacArthur’s troops take Krag rifles while Filipinos retreat before Springfield fire. Samar advices indicate weary revolutionists led by Gen. Lubkan have deserted.
Six year old Lester Hoyt travels solo from Wallingford Connecticut to Oklahoma 2500 miles. On his New York to St Louis trip he befriends a detachment of Ninth and Tenth Negro cavalry regiments en route to Texas and Arizona. Soldiers share candy and oranges with him and praise Teddy Roosevelt. Lester asks about fighting in Cuba and shows pluck as he chats with the soldiers before continuing westward.
A column notes Sydney Rosenfeld's new play for Roland Reed featuring An actor praised for a perfection in His Fathers Bo with Miss Rush delivering pathos and comedy. Edeson's Two Married Men at Crawford theater offers humor and specialties while Uncle Tom's Cabin with John F. Stowe company plays Grand Opera House. Pneumonia season tips favor On minute Cough Cure as the remedy, with local ads for bios and theater services.
Tracoma Washington shows a Sim Drug Co advertisement offering The Lacke Rolled Cigar at 50 for 1.25 dollars. Mentions railroad route via Santa Fe and total price 28.85.
Furry Stoops, the Chicago contractor jailed for abducting Marjorie Wallace, serves as a trusty at the state prison. He delivers express and baggage to depots and roams Lansing, seeking a pardon from Governor Stanley within weeks. Judge Hazen County Attorney Jetmore signed the petition, Senator Baker wrote a personal letter, and Stoops plans to return to Chicago after release, possibly opening a Kansas City branch.
EH Shaffer of Council Grove arrived in Topeka today and was installed as steward of the Topeka insane asylum to succeed J W Tanner. He belongs to the Republican youth and is praised by leading party politicians. Shaffer is a successful business man and will head the department, with Dr Biddle affirming the institution will be well managed.
J A Colleen known as the Fort Scott bank wrecker serving a five year term for embezzlement of about nine thousand dollars will be released on June 4. His son, who was jailed for five years, has had his sentence commuted. Colleen plans to go to Illinois where his wife teaches music and to start a business. He has worked as a bookkeeper in the penitentiary and will leave with various convicts’ privileges.
Two Topeka men seek the clerk position of the court of visitation. Candidates named include C J Bilis of Nean Gite, W Cot terman ex clerk of Osage county, FW Burtin ex clerk of Hacks county, om eckson and W- for Ackansan City.
The ten year old daughter of farmer W A Rowles, living four miles southwest of Valencia, was accidentally shot by her twelve year old brother. He drew a loaded Flobert rifle toward her while she stood eight feet away. The ball pierced her side and lodged, and despite medical aid she bled to death by last night.
Indianapolis signs a 34 year franchise with Streetston Corporation for the Indianapolis Street Railway. The city will receive 1,140,000 in cash in installments plus fare revenues from tickets and transfers. The company commits to maintain tracks and 18 inches on either side and to cover related costs.
Mrs Martin died last night at her home past Sixth street. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the residence.
Houser, long seeking his son Wil who left his job at the Santa Fe ships and ran away, received a noon telegram from Kansas City stating he had joined the army and was en route to Porto Rico. Father plans to bring him back as KU and Missouri teams prepare for a four game basketball series at the YMCA gym Friday evening.
The Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced fare of 23.85 to Portland and Puget Sound points, Helena and Montana points, Salt Lake City and Utah points. For tickets and full information contact FA Lewis city ticket agent or J C Fulton depot agent.
W J Bryan telegram to E V Brewster notes Bryan will attend the Democratic dinner in Chicago in April. He insists the platform align with his views and warns Brewster to proceed only if the platform is approved. The message emphasizes firm stance on the ticket and platform terms.
A dense, speculative discourse places Eden near Seychelles with two life trees, one of Knowledge. It links rivers Euphrates and Tigris to a central basin, notes granite Isles, and wanders through biblical geography, archaeology, and early planetary alignments, citing D Bury and regional legends.
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