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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1899
Page
4
A column from a Chicago edition cites mixed political commentary and letters about democracy, party papers, and independence. It references figures like Roosevelt, Morgan, and Kagan, notes color about elections, and discusses the role of independent versus party newspapers, along with brief remarks on labor, population policy, and recent civic milestones.
A fragmentary political note critiques party obligation rhetoric in Cleveland’s election discourse. It argues ordinary voters face pressure to back party nominees and city officials, warns against betraying party principles for revenge, and hints at tensions within the Republican national setup and local leadership.
A dispute between Hanna and McKisson factions ended with Richiseon winning the Republican nomination while Hanna supporters elected a Democratic mayor. The piece criticizes party machinery overriding voter choice, noting managers use nominating power for self interest and to knife party candidates, harming good government.
A fragmented record recalls a coastal engagement with Funston and Coveland Center figures, noting a daring river crossing and a clash where American forces repelled a dusky foe. The passage highlights daring, heavy fighting, and honors earned amid chaotic reporting.
A column from the Atchison Globe blends playful satire with local anecdotes. It lampoons social manners, fashion fakery, and the quirks of couples, families, and courting, while noting a dose of small town confusion and office chatter. The piece weaves anecdotes about a prominent Atchison family undergoing medical procedures, social expectations, and dating rituals in a light, humorous tone.
Boston Transcript essay discusses dual masks of virtue and vice and the pull of passion. It argues marriage as navigation needing a special chart and warns against neglecting body and soul. The piece satirically notes humorists and our easy laughter at concealed evil.
A satirical column on women and marriage mocks romantic notions and displays outdated gender stereotypes. It jokes that women seek trouble to avoid wrinkles and flaunt fashion while critiquing marital dynamics and perceptions of a husband.
In Halstead near the Arkansas river dam a plan proposes a hydraulic ram to lift water into an elevated tank and power a small dynamo for electric lighting. The project aims to create a compact municipal waterworks system with a turbine and light. The estimated cost is low and may proceed.
Dr C Mor ras of Clay Center died Sunday forenoon after eight weeks of illness. Death was due to nervous breakdown and a faulty marriage accident during travel. Funeral set for Tuesday afternoon. He was U P surgeon at Clay Center and led a large practice and was a member of many secret orders. He was to marry Miss Lillian Vincent, daughter of Don Freshman Vincent.
Fort Scott April 1. Kansas officials decide on stamp basis for deeds with mortgages. Commissioner rules stamps on the deed should reflect the deed's consideration plus the mortgage amount, not the equity. If a deed lists 50 000 as consideration and 14 000 mortgage, stamps apply to 19 000. Mrs G G Gillett arrives in Woodbine with money supply.
Mrs Grace Nye Herbert wife of Ewing Herbert editor of the Hiawatha World died suddenly at Hiawatha after a brief illness. Grace Nye Herbert, eldest daughter of Dr and Mrs J W Nye, was well known in Topeka and visited at the Moon home. Also notes of a cattle plunger’s wife in Woodbine facing creditor claims, city crematory proposal for Newton, Newton fire department costs, and a report of a ripe tomato found in Mayor Hughes garden in Axtell.
A telegram reports the death of W. W. Cook at Hot Springs Ark. An early Medicine Lodge settler, he helped build the town and later worked in real estate and cattle dealing.
Wichita authorities say the altered gang led by Convict Ballard has been discharged from custody. Officers discount Ballard’s stories. In London the British ambassador Sir Julian Pauncefote and Foreign Secretary H Howard are named as British representatives at the czar called peace conference at The Hague May 18. Vice Admiral Sir John Fisher and Major General Sir John Ardagh will aid as naval and military experts.
McLeansboro dispatch reports Frank Jerrick near Hickory HM church traveled to his brother in law Mark Barger’s home last night and fatally stabbed him with a knife. Details are scarce. both men are well known locally.
Reports from Galveston dated April 10 say the Bolivian revolution is worsening with President Alonzo base at Orurra under heavy federalist pressure. Insurgents push ahead while Sucre banks refuse to provide funds to Alonzo's government.
Elkwood Park New Jersey April 10 forty contestants shot straight in the five bid handicap and divided 505 dollars among them Light vote Harrisburg April 10 The first ballot for United States senator resulted Quay 11 Jenks 10 Irvin Me 7 No quorum
Mayor Drew will appoint department heads immediately after tonight’s reception. He confirms Mr Goodrich as electric light plant chief, says the move is a business decision, and notes Marshall band supporters seek council-backed confirmation of Goodrich.
A governor appointed legislative committee, led by the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor, will meet at the Copeland to set a time and place for a probe into charges against J. N. Limbecker and C. H. Hoffman, board of regents at the Agricultural College. It remains unclear if the committee will proceed immediately or seek more time. The Commercial Club meets April 12 at p.m. to discuss city matters, with several important topics on the agenda. Weather: Chicago reports Kansas likely to see rain tonight and Tuesday with south to west winds.
Fire department received 1000 feet of new hose tubes and deployed them at headquarters. A blaze at 116 East Sixth Street damaged a residence. another at 1268 East Eighth involved a gas stove explosion. Minor damages reported, no injuries.
Berlin April 10 United States Ambassador White reports to Washington after interviews with Emperor William and German foreign minister von Bulow and British ambassador Sir Frank Lascelles. Officials say Berlin supports the three consuls plan and hastening the Samoa commission. A German official rejects rumors of strained relations and says the German commissioner's appointment will be timely and unbiased.
The court of visitation formally opened last week in rooms once used by the state board of road commissioners. Legal papers are being prepared and sent to the state printer. No hearings before the first Monday in June. minor motions may be decided earlier. A payroll is expected to be elected today amid political jockeying between Rep George Wiley of Meade and J M Mickey. Castine and Sheridan arrive at Singapore. Castine left San Juan January 15 for Manila duty. Sheridan departed New York February 19 with troops aboard.
D. H. Roger, 66, died Saturday at his home six miles southwest of Topeka. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Word reached Topeka of Mrs. B M Davies death in Chicago. Remains will be brought there arriving on the Santa Fe at 11:45 tomorrow for interment.
About 1600 railway strikers in Cuba threaten public order as Governor General Brooke warns against unrest. Aimed at halting trains and cargo, the action follows a demobilized protest from Matanzas and nearby provinces. Cuban military orders to continue troop transport amid tensions. Generals in Santa Clara and Santiago report movements and reinforcements as authorities seek to curb disorder.
Springfield reports seven killed in Pana riot. Sheri Dowley left Pana for Taylorville. Gov Tanner orders three companies of the First Infantry to mane by special train, listing B of Taylorville and H of Decatur as units.
State rail officials departed at noon for an inspection tour to assess property valuations along the Katy Line. They aim to complete the survey within a few days, with work expected to run into the coming week. Grain market notes and weather expectations accompany the dispatch, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and anticipated government influence on markets and commodities.
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