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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR from a 1900s Topeka State Journal page shows mixed items including editor notes, brief cultural jests, quotes from various papers, and stray political commentary. The readable text references Pacifi c shipping, embalmed beef, Arkans as politics, and satirical reflections, with names like McKinley and Hobart appearing amid chatter about conventions and reform.
A fragment reviews Arkansas as uninsured and poorly governed, noting threats from powerful interests and insurers. It portrays Arkansas as a bad risk state with critics viewing the populace and officials as vulnerable to finance and legislation pressures.
Deputies served a federal warrant on Bert Liquor Dealers Co A Quackenbush and another, drawing them toward Topeka. They were bound over to a grand jury after adjournment, with investigations spanning multiple addresses and states, including past legislature linkages to Jackson County.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss day by day expenses and a WV examination related to an insurance matter. References to Benator, Fr SL aks, Milane Stale Life insurance, and a company payment are mixed with vague dates and outcomes. No clear persons or actions are established.
Wellington, April 20. The Journal reports Lynas Naugle deserted his wife and left with another woman likely in New York City. His half interest in the People's Voice was transferred to his brother Fred Naugle, leaving his wife and son destitute. Alimony suits and restraining orders followed as Mrs Naugle fights for support and property rights amid transfers and life insurance papers.
In Atchison on April 20 committees report the winter census of Sunday schools across eight Protestant churches. Of 586 families surveyed with an estimated 2,000 individuals, 615 families were eligible for the census, but many reports remain incomplete.
In the short Geass region spring brings inland value growth as land trades surge. L. Roice of Gave County paid 800 for a quarter section near Bogue and is now renting there, while A. J. Hice bought the adjoining property.
Farmer John Lawrence plans 100 acres of alfalfa along Brush Creek to reach 400 acres for Mr. Mice this spring. A Rush sells 400 farm acres to an Eliks County Rus sian for 4.0. Garnett buys the George place half a mile east of town south of Teed tie. A Moyer purchases a quarter near old Smithnata pestories in Indiana township for 210. W. W. Smith of Morence Kangas claims five foot whiskers and seeks circus matching offers, desires newspaper interest. He is an old soldier with wounds and asks for consideration.
A mass meeting of about two hundred miners in Pittsburg on April 20 showed strong opposition to a strike yet support for aiding the unemployed in Arkansas and the Indian Territory. Frontenac delegates were instructed to oppose a strike unless the entire western field, including Lews, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and the Indiana Territory, is called out. Chicopes delegates reportedly share this sentiment.
In Atchison April Republicans and Democrats vie as Jacob Starr, the defeated colored opponent, clings to the marshal post under a two year contention. John Flynn, elected marshal by over three hundred votes, seeks court action after Starr’s refusal to surrender. Flynn hires P. Wageener to contest the result.
Belleville officials report a genuine smallpox case after a tramp entered Saturday night and sought care. Two physicians say the situation is real, and the man was sent to the county poor house Sunday. Since then, smallpox concerns have stirred local excitement.
Miss Edith Vaughn of Galena marries Frank Myers after a five hours courtship in Galena. The bride, born and raised in Galena, is prominent in local social circles.
Mrs. J. Mitchell of this city is awarded a medal for her garden in which ripe tomatoes thrive. Her quart canning garden yielded two ripe tomatoes. In Ottawa a burglary at W. F. Rodgers’ home led to pantaloons stolen and about $50 missing. Peter Bresch reports significant wheat damage but expects a good crop overall. Pensions issued in Kansas include increases for several veterans. Eldorado anticipates a fair fall with horse stock noted in Butler County.
George E K Nei of the south of the poor farm reports two cows dropped into a well yesterday afternoon. One cow died, the other was rescued alive. Coffeyville Lodge 279 AO.LW earned a large banner from the grand lodge for greatest membership increase. The Union Pacific quoted a special rate of 28.85 to Portland Seattle and Helena points.
Bethany College supports a Tenth avenue paving proposal, offering to aid with funds if trustees can secure annual installments over ten years. Bishop Mills paugh and other Bethany trustees say the school will not block public improvements and highlight past investments in sewers and campus upkeep. The plan would involve Bethany paying about two to two and a half thousand dollars for two blocks plus the intervening street, in exchange for better city access from Kanais avenue to Christ's hospital.
April 20 Canton report. Lizele Miner testified in the George trial that on October 7 she observed a figure in black pass her Linden avenue home. The cape turned back to reveal a man wearing a long black coat and cap, not a woman.
The state ure stock sanitary commission has named inspectors to be shipped into the state and placed at key points. J Afigbert of Olathe Woodwork T M Bricker of Sedan Fort Worth C1 Brown of Ashland Amarillo Tex Sol T Tutte of Caldwell Caldwell etc. The list includes several named individuals and assignments with the rest to receive further details or pay.
The Kansan Society of the Lone of the Revolution gathered at the State Historical Society rooms Wednesday at 4 o clock. G B Kimball of North Topeka presented a paper and a lengthy discussion followed. The next meeting is planned for July. The Pesrlees Broam Laundre has started latent devr smoothing leases of collars and cuffs.
A man in a Copeland hotel window amid yesterday's rain and hail faced a crowd on Ninth and Kansas. He sat calmly with feet dangling, smoking a pipe as police and a clerk urged entry to stop a possible death by own action. The scene drew onlookers as weather soaked the street and passersby speculated about his motive.
The Western Union Telegraph Company filed an injunction in district court to prevent judgment being taken against the company in suits brought in a justice court.
Santa Fe shopman J L Beardsley bought two cows from George R Brindle paying part of the note. He learned one cow was worthless and refused the remaining 5.60. Brindle won judgment for 12 with costs. Garnishment on Beardsley wages followed. Mrs Beardsley seeks injunction against Beardsley and Justice Wright to halt further action.
J H Hunt filed a civil suit in city court to recover money as agent for JW Tams. Tams conducted part of his defense, argued about county lines between Jefferson and Shawnee, and was taken to the vault by Judge McCabe to calm the courtroom. The trial proceeded quietly and Hunt received a verdict.
Ford county commissioners awarded a year's contract to NH Elaine, editor of the Globe Republican, who alleged the county panel was biased. The Supreme Court review concerns the county’s official printer status and a disputed district court order. the case, filed in the high court, follows district court rulings and party changes on the board.
Mr J C Gordon proprietor of the Copeland hotel was operated on at Stormont hospital yesterday afternoon and today reports indicate he is resting The operation was needed because parts failed to heal after a prior procedure He expects to leave the hospital in a few days
Short line rail offer from Rock Island Route Ia to Hutchinson for a round trip. Rates noted as 50 for 1.25, with reference to G. AR. Ene campment dated April 24 to 37. Mentions The Licks Rolled Cigar and Sim Drug Co as associates.
A local dispute over the grain or fir position appointment pressures a quick resolution. Thomas Crowe is expected to be named, while Frank Teou formerly worked under the Populists as an inspector. The Republican stance and Governor Stanley's view on A W Wickham influence the outcome.
Topeka learned that Chancellor F H Snow misread a new law causing a special session of the state board of education. The board had set pedagogical standards at the State university, requiring daily teaching practice for twenty weeks, then later planned to amend to remove the actual teaching requirement.
An afternoon alarm from Blackwells Island sent wire engines to the scene. At 4 45 p m officials could not yet determine if the blaze was serious or minor. The island hosts the workhouse county penitentiary Chartes hospital and the state lunatic asylum.
In a dramatic early morning confrontation in a New York tenement a burglar shot his partner in the neck during an attempt to escape after being discovered by a police officer. Cheries Thom, 44, was wounded through the neck. another burglar escaped. Thom claimed innocence, saying he was heading to his father’s tenement when seized in darkness. the officer restrained him until rescue. Thom’s companions fled as the scene unfolded.
New York reports Miss Alma Dalma the well known comic opera singer and former wife of Rudolph Aronson has planned to reach the harem of the sultan of Maroora. She left Taunter by caravan for Fez and intends to secretly study the social institution while carrying letters to influential people. She may publish results if she returns alive.
At a New England Methodist Conference session in Bostis Mass on April 20 a charge was leveled that Secretary Alirer opened 40 liquor saloons in Mantle. Rev William Haven of New York urged funds for the American Ethty Society as he described mission outreach to Cuba and the Philippines, noting Manila’s siege as context. An exchange from the floor prompted excitement as a voice questioned who placed the saloons.
April 20 District Court appointed Tu Bland as receiver for the Bridge Company of Atchinon County to collect taxes alleged due by the company on the river bridge. The receiver served to collect taxes from the Bridge Company, which claimed nonliability, paid taxes, and was discharged the same day.
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