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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
4
A collage of 19th century clippings offering political letters by Bryan and Dewey era figures, social remarks on newspapers, entertainment notes about singers, and travel for news readers. It sketches reforms, labor hours debates, and a mix of gossip about politicians, clergy, and towns.
The article reports wage increases in eastern states across cotton and sewing mills in New England and coal and iron trades in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio rising 4 to 25 percent over last year. It notes wage growth in western railroads and other sectors with rising demand for labor. It suggests improved business conditions and higher loan demand as proof that workers can borrow more at higher interest.
Fragmented text notes that every man who calls a doctor finds fine roughness and that all Ys are clever in acting and avoiding work. It hints at sympathy with an unnamed subject and a general critique of effort without clear facts or events.
A fragmented set of notes and reflections contrasts Chicago transit pride with satirical musings from the New York Press. The piece hints at public transport reform and social commentary on marriage and gender norms in a bygone era.
San Francisco reports the government cargo ship Birdeton Hill sails soon for Manila with 1500 cases of canned roast beef used in the Santingo campaign and 50 coffins. The ship’s deck carries grim symbolism as army beef and caskets are loaded after departure from an unfrequented wharf, amid wartime supply shortages. The British chartered vessel, now under U S control, underscores transport scarcity to Manila.
A sensational double suicide attempt occurred in Columbus as Gertie Leland aged 14 and Daisy Null aged 37 tried to kill themselves with carburetted acid after breaking up with Olive Prazee. They were found in a root occupancy with Miss Leland recovering while Miss Null died. Leland is from Spikvesville, Ill, and has been in the city five weeks.
Garden City residents back a trolley link to Pueblo along the Arkansas valley with cross-town towns on route. Meeting planned to organize support as business leaders and citizens argue the line would be profitable and expand transportation across central Kansas.
Leavenworth residents discuss beer quality amid new supplier selection. Members complain past beer remained unchanged for twelve years and urge governor involvement as next month’s decision looms.
The Kansas Funeral Directors association adjourned after two days in session. The next annual meeting will be in Wichita. Elected officers include F. W. Gates as secretary, W. B. Raymond as vice president, J. M. Penweil as secretary, and A. R. Hall as treasurer. Starts Suddenly for the Klondike at Atchison: William O'Ham, a shoemaker, left with 200 dollars. He did not inform his family and left his shoe shop and property behind.
Justice of the peace O C Boudinot refuses to turn over books and records to W A Brayman after losing a Populist bid. Boudinot says he was appointed for two years and his term is not ended, prompting a dispute over official custody and authority.
Albany April 18. New York City school teachers won key gains in salary and service pensions after Governor Roosevelt signaled approval of the amended bill. The dispute centered on merit based advancement versus length of service and the power of borough superintendents to investigate.
Ambassador Choate returns to London healthily from Bourne Mouth and will occupy 1 Carlton House Terrace later this week. The residence, owned by Arthur Balfour and held on leave by Lord Curzon, costs 312.00 a year in rent.
A health ad asserts the mind and body are linked with a sick body causing bad temper and unhappiness. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a blond purifier and stomach tonic to cleanse and purify the stomach, claim it cures troubles from weak stomachs, and improve mood and appetite.
Dr John Willem Parr Jr dean of the Chattanooga law school is ousted amid a sensational probe. He previously worked as a Chicago railway blacksmith and allegedly sold degrees for 15 to 200 dollars. Investigators reveal shortcuts to bar admission and a 150-student program under his misrepresented credentials.
Virginia Democrats push for popular election of U S senators. A Richmond convention set for May aims to endorse nominating senators by the people and urge Virginia’s two senators to back constitutional amendments for election by popular vote. The movement targets Senator Thomas Martin and organizes broad state support.
Guthrie Ok April 15 an effort is being made to have Senator Platt of Connecticut visit the Kiowa Comanche and Wichita Indian reservations to argue that the region is largely useless for Southwest development. Platt may chair the senate committee on Indian affairs and his stance could influence open allotment and transformation of Indians into US citizens.
Federal authorities seek D. M. Davis cashier of the First National bank of Emporia who was indicted yesterday for complicity in the bank wreck. Davis was last heard from in Cleveland Ohio yesterday morning. United States District Attorney Lambert travelled to Emporia last evening and is expected to return this afternoon.
Officer Goff responded to a morning disturbance at the colored church on Twelfth and Buchanan where two factions fought inside and outside. One side sealed the door, the other forced entry, but no arrests were made as the victors held the lock and remained in control.
The committee has secured a highly gratifying early response for membership. Over one hundred and fifty prospective members have already signed the roll at Topeka Country Club.
Local items note the Topeka Equal Suffrage association meeting at 734 Kansas Avenue Friday at 2 pm to transact important business. Also announces the Kyle Memorial building at Christ Hospital opening tomorrow for public use with bishop addresses and charity history. A Santa Fe Route fare to Helena, Montana is listed as 28.85 dollars.
Citizens of Veale's addition east of Parkdale call for their own school denying the necessity of new public buildings citywide. They protest the Locust street site near a creek as unsafe, claim Veale's addition was unjustly absorbed, and appoint a committee to petition the board of education at the next meeting for their rights and needs.
The article outlines W. G. Reid as the sole owner of Newfoundland in effect, with about five million acres under his control. It notes his rise from a Scot seeking fortune to a major developer whose railway works, coal and iron ventures span Newfoundland and Canada. Reid, age and health permitting, aims to pass his vast estate to three sons, while his continued mining and railway projects support a growing private fortune and international renown.
John B. Sargent the American artist died in London after a brief illness. The Sisters of Saint Francis Clinton Iowa report a January 21 1898 note. A clergyman recommended Regan's Rheumatism Remedy to a sister with three years of rheumatic pain. after one bottle she was cured. Sold for $1 per bottle by Swift Holliday Drug Co W H Wilson and Arnold Drug Co.
Fort Dodge Iowa reports Pomeroy nearly wiped out by a night fire with losses between 15000 and 100000, largely uninsured. Carey’s livery barn burned first, followed by Cullen photograph guild, Earnhardt’s shoe store, Antonment market, and Wilson’s drug store. four horses perished. This is the town’s second total destruction after the 1803 cyclone that killed 49.
The coroner's jury could not identify who fired the fatal shot. The verdict stated death by gunshot, with the shooter left unknown. Separate items note civic and religious meetings in Chicago with briefing on educational and church rituals.
The new acro baseball club formerly the team arrived in Springs Ark to train for the season. Manager Tebesu praised the squad saying all are in the best of shape and ready for work.
A fragmentary report describes Mr Stearne of Zurich obtaining a patent for a self filling fountain device. It outlines a cartridge system that screws into a bottle to release liquid when water activates the mechanism. Details are incomplete and largely unclear.
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