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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1899
Page
4
The clipped Topeka State Journal fragment surveys social mores and marriage norms with anecdotes from Atchison and New York references. It contrasts wife influence with husband behavior, notes parental chatter, and warns about hypocrisy while urging sensible conduct and mutual respect.
Reading fragments from The Washington Post and The New York World show satirical takes on naval power, elections, and economics. Notes reference Somers as a torpedo hero and hint at broader imperial and labor themes in late 19th century U.S. discourse.
A Lake City, South Carolina trial of thirteen citizens for a Portmaster murder highlights views on race and political patronage. The editor argues appointing Baker and others of mixed color reflects prejudice, urging discretion in selecting local officials to preserve police integrity and public order amid ongoing racial tension.
Fragmented notes from the Atchison Globe discuss posters, union actions, memory and reputation, and a fading town. The piece hints at local figures, social commentary, and concern over declines in population and communal pride.
A collection of pithy sayings on human nature love and self control. It comments on violence age arrogance generosity and speech with quips about impatience and impulse. The tone is witty moralistic and observational.
A satirical column on gender behavior notes bashfulness versus immodesty, cites marriage risks from bold proposals, and contrasts male desires with female reactions. The piece lampoons social norms and stirs with phrasing about propriety and talk.
Captain Fitzgerald reports sighting a colossal iceberg near the St Andrews after departing Newcastle bound for the Atlantic. The 440 ton British ship passed within miles of a towering berg with spires and arches, its fissures and gorges chilling the sea and lowering temperatures along the route.
Kansas dispatches show widespread wheat damage with estimates ranging from 25 to 75 percent. Caney, Independence, and Clay Center report severe losses, while prominent mills fear substantial shortages. Weather and hard springs depress yields across multiple counties, signaling a weak statewide crop outlook.
Concordia residents unite to press for the 1900 department encampment and rally support across the region. A visiting committee of Grand Army men and business leaders will travel to Hutchinson the last week in April to invite the convention to Concordia. The citizen committee is led by Mayor Stewart, ex Mayor Caldwell, and the post committee includes the present commander and several ex commanders. County Attorney G M Culver will deliver the invitation speech.
A Tilinois company plans to spend 25 000 dollars to establish a soap factory in Wichita. Several sites are under consideration as the firm evaluates grounds for the building and plant layout.
Seiebeerhead plans a large, modern soap factory for the Paras in the United States. Genseke Bros of Streator Illinois will install the plant with latest machinery. estimate 3100000 in the project. many workers to be employed.
April 11 report from Concordia states ex mayor W. W. Caldwell is purchasing plans for a brick and iron business building to replace a recently destroyed fire site. The plans will be identical to ex-Senator Ingalls' building in Atchison.
Mound City reports Governor Stanley sent word that Cortland Fleming of this city, a member of the Twentieth Kansas, was severely wounded at Malolos and is expected to recover.
George A. Niles died yesterday after a short illness in Abilene. He was an early settler and the grandfather of Captain George Niles Watson of the Twenty Kansas.
In Milwaukee Apen 11 r Dr Levings performed a pioneering operation on Ella Bruck aged 12 who had lost her nose in a fall four years earlier. A heart shaped graft from the forehead was fashioned and attached to a lis nose plate with the lip tissue turned to form a partition. The doctor reports the bone grafts fused, the wound healed, and the patient left the hospital with a functioning nose. A separate item notes Prof A H Clark leaving Kansas University to paint in New York city.
The next regular meeting of the Commercial club will occur on Wednesday April 12 at 7 p.m. and several matters of great importance to the city will be considered. All members are urged to attend. T. J. Anderson, Sec’y. San Francisco Los Angeles 3250 via the Rock Island Route Portland Spokane and Butte 28 85 via the Rock Island Route.
A Topeka movement seeks an annual $1,000 city appropriation to pay J B Marshall for leading the famous band. City Attorney Bird reviews legality while supporters argue the band boosts Topeka’s fame and economy, suggesting free weekly concerts on state house steps if needed.
In North Topeka items include shopping by Mrs Kiime of Roseville and Miss Belle Shirley of Council Grove visiting relatives. Local promotions offer bargains at The Leader and Coxtley Post. Various social gatherings, a grand rally planned at Congregational church, and a Violet club party are noted along with obituaries, lost items, and letters.
Old fashioned bandboxes with floral decorations delight milliners anew as they recall past fashions. Also reported is the death of Captain H. B. Green aged sixty four, former Baldwin resident and Civil War cavalry captain, who died near Woden Texas after a long political and civic career in Kansas.
April 21 Philadelphia witnesses recount the removal of bank papers from Cashier Hopkins desk. Former Senator Quay sits calm as Thomas W. Barlow testifies about the red book and Plum tree document amid cross examinations aimed at showing a conspiracy narrative.
Reports claim William Waldorf Astor may acquire a suite of eight rooms at the Nelson place near Pine Plains and a large tract around Stissing Mountain in Dutchess County. John Jacob Astor Anton is in Rhinebeck awaiting abroad, while Henry Astor lives on a farm in the county. If true, Astor would join other multi millionaires who spend part of the year nearby.
A pro Sanara convict Alfgond and Ahoes Turner allegedly murdered Joseph New near Eureka in 1847. He will be taken to Aurehe tonight to corroborate the crime details as told to Lev y. A postmortem exam is planned. Allard, tied to Botts' murder, testified he used stags.
An An Alabama congressman faces religious and marital controversy as a Theosophist sect debate surfaces. A wife claims spiritual unity, predicting a future national impact, while election challenges loom over contested seats and party lines. The scene reflects a mix of personal faith, public duty, and political contest.
Washington Senator Cockrell received letters from colored residents about a group calling itself Slaver Mutual Benefit Bounty and Pensioners Association promising pensions for ex slaves. He sent the letters to the pensions commissioner for review noting no law exists for such pensions.
Leavenworth reports Dr. Neely mayor-elect is seriously ill in hospital with fever linked to overwork during the campaign. Doctors say condition is not permanent, but rest is required. Neely aims to resume duties once recovered.
Fragmentary OCR notes allege Catholics face season of trouble at a place, with bans and refusals affecting a religious group. References to insurgents, Brenhy trian orgs, and Gov Granley tie to a broader political conflict, with limited readable names and phrases indicating contested loyalties and religious tensions.
Willam C Masten, once mayor of Coffeville, died in Kansas City and was buried in Elmwood. He was an early Kettler and traded buffalo hides with Indians and hunters, later serving as mayor and representing the county in the state legislature.
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