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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1899
Page
4
The lead reports two new charters in New Jersey and notes political shifts as Senate leaders consolidate power. Editorial commentary questions leadership changes and a proposed street railway takeover, while contrasting international tensions and domestic issues.
A Philadelphia Times report outlines an anti-Quay address by state legislators aimed at rallying Republicans against Senator Quay and foreshadowing a two year party schism. It warns of intensified factional contests and a shifting public mood as lines firm up for the next election season.
A jumble of contrived maxims and adages appears, noting flawed reasoning and social advice. It references divorce, veterinarians, nightmares, and misused phrases, with scattered remarks on truth and judgment. The piece reads as a satirical or instructional fragment from a bygone era.
A fragmentary humorous sketch on lunatics and relationships. The narrator notes that men often imagine their wit while considering marriage, while women rarely admit fault or accept a bad match. The text style mimics old newspaper satire with jumbled phrases and partial sentences.
In Kansas City on April 24, B M Whiner received a United States money order for 34 dollars from his brother Second Lieutenant Whisner of the Twentieth Kansas. The funds raise a floral pillow to honor First Lieutenant Alfred Whisner killed in the Philippines. The pillow will be purchased in Kansas City, prepared there, and carried to Lawrence on Decoration Day by a delegation of members of the Jooad post at Ge A Te.
An April 22 gathering near Hutchinson Kansas expects a sizable G A R encampment, featuring a spirited election for department commander between Maj O H Coulter and Benjamin Pygao of Ellsworth. Supporters claim strength. Governor Stanley to address the camp. An Ellsworth visit to the Mother Bickerdyke home is on Friday with an excursion planned.
April reports show a smallpox scare at the Montrose railroad quarry fading as a quartyman’s illness led to Belleville for treatment. After a nine to ten day absence a well developed smallpox case was diagnosed, triggering fear among workers. Health officials investigated, found no local transmission, and declared the camp healthy.
Lawrence April 25 Kansas University baseball season plans are outlined with a heavy slate of May games against Washburn St. Marys Missouri and Nebraska among others. The schedule includes trips to Ottawa Topeka and Columbia and a likely June finish before town events. A separate note reports Andrew Carnegie gifting a bronze bust of Cal Anderson for Philadelphia’s new Freie library.
Preliminary hearing disclosed two youths, Sanford and Metosh, accused of robbing the Devng Kansas postoffice last week. They allegedly fled toward this city aboard a stolen bondeur after a failed attempt, using false names under pressure.
Sapford identified as Fred Newtey tied to Ulath Mirror editorship, linked to Glaths city. Metcalf named Clarence White of Chetopa. Both jailed by US Commissioner Meaher for $1,000 each, confessing intent and planning guilty pleas. Howley wore noncommissioned officer stripes during the Devonport office break-in.
Cherryvale residents report two men giving names Charley and Elmer McCormick were arrested at their east end boarding house. They face charges of forging several bank checks on local residents. The suspects, in town about three weeks, claim innocence.
The State Bank of Clearwater was organized at Clearwater, twenty miles south of Wichita, with a capital of 50000. Directors include H. Stewart Mulvane S. Anndun W B Tucker Henry Herrington 50 Carpenter W H Boston Thomas Stratton and Sam McCradie of Clearwater. Mashington April 26 A German farmer about A years old died northeast of here last night from swallowing chemical contents of an electric battery. Suffering from illness he drank the contents burning his throat and preventing speech.
F J Vanderburg, once in trouble with federal authorities in Kansas, is jailed in Omaha again on charges of mail fraud. He allegedly ran a Leavenworth business college and used the mails to promote schemes. He faced a 31 day sentence previously, with a pattern of alleged deceit and persistence noted by locals.
Philadelphia reports secret service arrests of Ellery Ingum former U.S. District Attorney and Sam B. Downey Deputy Internal Revenue Collector for concealing Lancaster counterfeiters. Also charged are Ellery P. Theta Henry K. Hewitt Downey Vas Willaw Jacobs William F. Kendig Thomond Burnk Arthur Taylor and Baldwin Bred, with roles in the alleged scheme.
Governor Thomas Lesterday vetoed the bill regulating the practice of medicine. It would have limited licensing to three schools allopathy homeopathy and eclectic and created a board to license physicians. He warned the measure would form a physicians' trust and hinder medical experimentation.
London reports a proposed Highland Waters project to divert lake and river waters from Perthshire to Loch Linnhe then down a 1000 foot drop into Loch Linnhe to generate electricity for Scotland. Engineer MacRay argues the plan would supply abundant power, despite objections from local landowners and Clyde manufacturers.
Kansas City dispatch reports two men tried to spring Jack Kennedy, Bill Ryan, and Bill Shepherd from the county jail in Springfield, Missouri. Deputy Sheriffs Lamb and Hooper confronted armed assailants near the jail stables. one man, Charles Bennet alias James Hennessy, captured after a struggle. Bennet, a burglar released yesterday, admitted the plot hatched in the jail to overpower the jailer and free the prisoners.
A Galena Kansas report says Charles Williams alias Jones, a colored man, was shot to death in the city jail by about 25 black mob members who broke in and killed him after he allegedly killed Laura Candafax the day before. No arrests reported.
A Christian Endeavor rally and twenty third annual meeting of the Woman's Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions of the Southwest will be hosted in Topeka this week. Sessions start at the First Presbyterian church with delegates arriving this afternoon. The program includes welcome addresses and speeches by returned missionaries Miss Mary A. Clarke of Tehran, Persia, and Miss Battin of Chemul?ne, Korea.
Bypl Johsson, a stonemason who worked on perpetual motion using clay and trees, claimed to solve the problem and to invent a tying machine. The result was adjourned in probate court this afternoon as Adjorge Simcoe appeared.
A woman fell from a window at Lie fathers home yesterday afternoon fracturing one leg. She was not seriously injured. A fare for a round trip via the Union Pacific to San Francisco for a Baptist society event on May 25, 1999 is offered with details available from F A Lewis city ticket agent or J C Fulton depot agent.
Se Banta advertises Kansas City and Return for $2.00 good on any train March 27 with six trains daily each way. Miller Co. at 23 Kansas Avenue offers onions and related goods. Elks plan a trip to Kansas City to see Romeo and Juliet performance.
Washington April 25 Cabinet discussed Captain Coghlan of the Raleigh remarks at the Union League banquet. Coghlan denies insulting the German emperor or Admiral von Diedrichs, says remarks were informal and distorted, and claims they were privileged. He plans to retire, with naval discipline to guide actions, and the president will host a special Raleigh voyage Friday as a compliment.
Topeka trades groups form to secure eight hour days with ten hours pay across crafts including carpenters masons painters and laborers Master Builders hold current eight hour with ten pay terms for some trades and plan to extend. Samuel Gompers AF of L president will visit Topeka June 12 and 13 to support the effort and address at Grand Opera House.
Governor Nance today vetoed the two acts passed by the Legislature before adjournment. He struck down the liquor bounty bill taxing beer sugar at lent per pound due to failure to read on the appropriation. He also vetoed the bill establishing a tax on the Tooker voter tax machine for the life of the instrument.
Mayor Carter H. Jaeison recites a tablegram on Ireland's local government reform. The message urges Ireland to march toward a better future while Dublin replies with a patriotic note.
Three jointists appealed from city court to district court and pleaded guilty. The defendants Fred Simmons Robert Pigg and R Le Connelly face similar fines of 100 dollars each. Simmons may receive the same amount.
James B. Whitaker aged 7 died Monday at 403 Harrison Street. Funeral set for 2:80 this afternoon. H. S. Tibbetts died Monday at Christ hospital of heart failure. Funeral of Mrs. L. B. Thompson, 73, held Sunday. An unknown negro lynching chase reported near Greenville and into Georgia with a failed escape attempt. Manila to Gibraltar notes on transport Buffalo arrival and rail rate reductions. Photographer Yale advertised. Downing's Laundry ad guarantees colors.
Letters from Mrs Gunter and Mrs Pinkham recount dramatic recoveries after long illnesses. Mrs Gunter credits four bottles of Vegetable Compound with restoring health after ulceration of the womb, gaining weight to 155 pounds. Mrs Easywant reports relief from fertility-related and digestive ailments after using the remedy.
Bedalla Mo April 23 J K Stewart a single man stockman from Bunceton was killed at Cole Camp today by City Marshal Tucker. Stewart drank to excess and drew his revolver on several persons when called to surrender. Tucker shot and killed Stewart instantly. The dead man known as Texas Stewart had wide acquaintance among cattlemen of the west and southwest.
Richard Croker will sail tomorrow on the New York to Southampton with his sister Mrs Warren and her daughter. Fellow voyagers include British Ambassador Sir Julian Pauncefote and his family, Emma Eames Storey, Lady Mary Sackville, Sir Tatton Sykes, and A. S. Wenwell the artist.
The local Unitarian minister, long identified with the church, reportedly died after years of grief tied to a past event. Funeral services are planned for the afternoon, officiated by city ministers.
Morton L. Hill of Lebaston Inn reports his wife suffered rheumatism in every muscle and joint for six weeks with swelling and severe pain. He credits the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism with immediate relief enabling her to walk in three days and says it saved her life. Sold by Swift d Holliday drugists at 653 Kansas avenue.
Members of Topeka lodge No 46 and all other Odd Fellows are requested to meet at the hall 127 West Sixth Street Wednesday afternoon to arrange the funeral of the late Brother Eastdale. R K Dennis Noble Grand J M Miller Secretary
Relief in six hours claims the product relieves distressing kidney and bladder dis ease instantly. The ad asserts rapid relief for both men and women, relieves retention of water, and promotes cure. Sold by Geo W Stansfield at 632 Kansas Avenue and the Sim Drug Co at 60 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas.
The Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced rate to California points with through tourist sleepers and quicker times. For full information contact FA Lewis, city ticket agent, or J C Fulton, depot agent.
A small classified item notes a price of 1.25 dollars for a product or service tied to Lucke or a curar item from Sim Drug Co, in a damaged text fragment likely from a local advertisement or notice.
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