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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1899
Page
4
A collage of editorial opinions, market notes, political commentary, and social anecdotes from the Topeka State Journal. Topics touch on trust dissolution, public ownership debates, pensions, German and Irish affairs, rail expansion, and moral observations about clergy, women, and marriage norms.
The report shows an average customs revenue expansion of 44 rents per dollar. Only 11 districts had any profit for the government last year. Forty nine districts collected more than a dollar cost each dollar collected. The costliest district was Oregon at 342 dollars per dollar collected. Other high costs appeared in California Maryland New Jersey and many towns. Several districts reported no receipts yet total expenditures persisted.
The text shows garbled reminiscences about satisfaction, young people, and writing work. It mentions a few scattered ideas including defending oneself with rocks, a physician with sympathy, and a character named George Saxton. The overall lines hint at personal anecdotes and miscommunications without a clear narrative.
A Chicago News fragment compiles pointed, humorous aphorisms on women, men, drink, and wisdom. It notes odd genius quotes about making order from chaos, self restraint, and satire of social manners. The piece references a decorative statue and an adjustable chair for a child in church.
A fragmentary satirical sketch notes social myths about marriage and behavior. It jests that experience in women leads to miracle cures and mocks men who brag about attire. The piece hints at public scrutiny of personal lives and vanity.
Citizens of Gem station petition the court of visitation in Gem Kansas dated January 16 1899 asking the Board of Railroad Commissioners to keep railroad matters as they are, alleging a faction aims to control service and oppose changes. They describe dissatisfaction with the Union Pacific and its agents and urge no modifications to current operations.
In Ann Arbor on April 12 a local merchant, Marshall, owner of the Sigur Bowl on South Main Street, died by suicide using a novel method in the building’s third story. He reportedly fixed a device with a cane and canvas, then released poisonous fumes to end his life. No motive or season is given.
A Michigan landlady at the Ferien House compelled a tramp to beat carpets after he finished a meal. After refusing to depart, Mrs. Caries commanded the man to return and perform cleaning duties, with a footman overseeing the work and guards present to ensure completion.
Kansas judge McBride denies mandamus seeking recount from April 13. Court rules proposition requires a majority of votes at each election. City attorney and council members say petition not formally presented. decision on appeal pending Supreme Court review.
River commissioner Amor Stickney and supervisor Fox inspect new dike work near the Terminus Bridges. Edward Jones, son of a Leavenworth contractor, oversees a 100 man crew weaving willow mattresses and placing them between piling to form a 15 foot high barrier. The steamer Hugo assists as $15,000 of congressional funds finance protection for the Terminal bridges and old Fort Leavenworth bridge, with further appropriation secured for continued protection.
A Milton delegation of ten patrons protested to James Lane of Eden township against Dave McDonald’s appointment as postmaster and the moving of the Milton post office to his residence. Burford’s Milton store remains the town’s lone business, making the change inconvenient for farmers and locals who must travel farther for mail.
Wichita reports peach trees in southern Kansas largely killed by recent cold. Dan C. Jones says his farm lost all peach trees with buds few and far between, and apricot, cherry, blackberry, grape varieties show heavy damage. Some surviving peach trees exist near Wichita.
In Sedgwick county and western Kansas fruit trees show severe damage with many orchards killed while a few pockets remain alive. Mr Jones notes sixteen years of experience but has not seen such disaster among fruit trees from cold weather. some protected orchards survive, others are entirely destroyed.
April meeting of Republic County Kansas officials hears a county bill dispute. G King, attorney, recites a poem demanding payment for legal services rendered. Commissioners, after the appeal, approve the claim.
Wichita on April 18 reports total deposits in major banks at 1,495,815.76 dollars, excluding Warms loan and other private funds. The gain over four years reaches 640,000 dollars, a larger rise than most western cities, with two-year gains near 850,000 dollars since 1897.
Coffeyville April 18. W S Upham receives an iron sun dial once used by his father in the Indian Territory years ago. Traced through stamps and trading posts, the cast piece now arrives, over 100 years old, with a center gnomon casting a 45 degree shadow and marked hours from five to seven.
Mayor elect A D Barnes and the new council in Lebanon issue a dry ban, pledging strict enforcement. Violators face top penalties as the town aims to end saloon activity, with prior revenue from taverns cited. The change stirs countywide interest amid landmark farm title litigation in Fort Scott and concerns over land ownership tied to Indian titles.
Mrs Jane M Martin mother of ex governor John A Martin of Kansas lies seriously ill with pneumonia at her daughter Mrs F D Martins home on Watchington avenue Kansas City. She is about 86 years old and in a long debilitated state with little hope for recovery. Osborne reports Rev GL Rarick new pastor of Osborne Methodist church transferring from Phillipshire where he served for the last four years. Mr and Mrs Rarick are well regarded in their new postings and praise greets their arrival.
Appreciation events drew large crowds at the parsonage as newcomers received a warm reception and substantial tokens. Pensions were granted in several categories across towns including North Topeka, Hope, Galena, St John, Osage City, Lyons, and Wichitas. The Ottawa and Baker universities played a State College league game at Forest Park with Ottawa leading early. A missionary fund in Nortonville raised 1320 for Africa, and a Lawrence road barn fire caused total losses. Lebanon W others report a large uptick in membership for St W of A camp 1391.
Ottawa April 18. Out of 175 applicants for county graduation at the recent common school examination only 62 were successful. The Princeton school led by principal John Andrews was the most successful in the county with twelve candidates, all passing.
In New Yorks criminal court building early today, young women with trammas gathered for a civil service test to fill a newly created rifles girl post. The six dollar pay, 25 a month, and age limits were noted as 180 applicants appeared, 12 approved, Chief Examiner Ireland presiding over arithmetic spelling dictation and handwriting tests.
Arthur Mills buys the M. W. Van Valkenburg & Co. insurance agency at 519 Kansas Avenue. Van Valkenburg remains state agent for several companies while non resident company agencies transfer to Mills who aims to make Topeka his home. Mills previously operated in Topeka and spent two years in the south.
In Berlin on an April day the Reichstag debated the most inspection bill. Dr Wiethaben of the reform party accused radicals of offering services to American meat contractors and was called to order by the president.
The Union Pacific lists greatly reduced fares of 28.95 to Portland and Puget Sound points and to Felina apa Montana points, Salt Lake City and Utah points. For tickets call PA Lewis city ticket agent or 3 C Fulton depot agent. Seattle Washington 28.85 via Santa Fe Route.
New York April 18 Thomas B. Reed speaker of the last house and several others may not be speaker again. He is re-elected for the next house but may pursue a legal career in New York with a $50,000 yearly guarantee. Reed and family canceled Europe voyage and will decide soon whether to accept the senior position in a city firm.
The fishing schooner Eliza of Beverly, Captain Hopkins, sailing from Hyannis for fishing grounds, struck Rose and Crown shoals in the night. Eleven of her fourteen crew are lost. three survivors reached Siasconset in the dory and report the vessel a total loss.
Paris reports Emma Nevada the American soprano faced a hostile Seville crowd for Lucia di Lammermoor. Despite a sold out house, the elite audience turned backs and talked through the act, ending with her being hissed on curtain call. The Queen Regent later offered a palace soiree and gifts, but Nevada grew deeply indignant.
Martin Mager, hobbling into the Four Courts, asked the Chief of Detectives to recover his alleged missing right leg. He says the limb, made of tin, served as security for a debt to a North Sixth Street boarding house keeper, and he offered $15 to settle. The landlord reportedly preferred keeping the leg over accepting the money. Chief Desmond ordered an interview with the boarding house keeper through a detective.
J. Gorgon proprietor of the Copeland was taken to Stormernt hospital this afternoon for an operation scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. A former ordeal by Colonel Gordon is noted, with prior healing issues in the operated area. The second operation aims to relieve the condition with no serious results anticipated.
Douthint infant son of Mr and Mrs J C Rho died this morning at the home on Taylor Street. Funeral from residence at 10 o clock tomorrow morning. Gorge Jordan twenty, a member of Company HH Twenty third Kansas Volunteers, died Sunday. funeral held this afternoon at his father's home one mile south of Topeka. Fort Worth Texas. Rev Benson Hogan alias PY Logan pleaded guilty to an indictment and was sentenced to three years in state prison. Logan had five wives, three present in court.
The legislature tabled Governor Lind's recall message on Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers from the Philippines by a 39 to 15 vote. Also noted are a Rock Island Route line to Hutchinson and a 4.65 round trip fare, plus a note on the Peerless Steam Laundry device for smoothing collar edges and a Gypsy Queen Baking Powder promotion.
Prisons of Jeenie Boyer, Wiss Sunday, April 23, at 8 p. m. Subject, "Demands of Libersiiam'." Press Notices, mission 5 cents.
Brief dispatches report fires in La Pointe a An island Guadeloupe and Chase Street hat factory in Fall River with substantial losses. Tornadoes and cargo movements noted in Baltimore Montreal and New Orleans along with death reports from Havana and military household alerts in Madrid. Additional weather and railway warning figures appear from Canadian Pacific and regional ports.
Industrial Commissioner J A Davis of the Santa Fe says within the next year eastern capital will invest about one million dollars in mills in Kansas. Half will go to a wheat oil mill likely in Kansas City or Lawrence, with the remainder to build one large mill or three smaller mills, possibly in Harvey county or other Wheat belt sites. He also notes Heirg may establish a new picture preserving plant in the state this year.
William Jennings Bryan spoke at Belmont on why he declined the Tar many hall banquet invitation. He said he stayed away to avoid backing Mr Belmont while affirming the Democratic club president represents the group publicly. Bryan praised the Jeffersonian dinner but defended not attending the Metropolitan Opera event. He dismissed plans for a large standing army and the Philippines policy as not endorsed by the Democratic party.
In a fragmented court report, mentions of Pittsburg appear amid legal arguments and testimonies. Individuals such as A Fellows and F Van Sune surface along with government submissions and a wage dispute. The piece also notes business changes including J H Que’s acquisition and local product ads.
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