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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
4
A collage of snappy quips and tidbits from Topeka and other papers. Items reference Reed and quorum, gas plant improvements, taxes, paving, and social notes with varied anecdotes and editorials in a lively late 19th or early 20th century tone.
Forty year olds are urged to temper expectations for the future. A palmist foresees outcomes as a man notes, and a doctor’s caution clouds a patient’s prospects. The piece blends odd thoughts about fate, fear, and social scenes with fragmentary dialogue and a hint of domestic life.
A collection of wry aphorisms and social observations on men and women, marriage, wealth, and behavior. It mocks pretensions and highlights contradictions in habits, friendships, and ambitions with a string of quotable lines. Notable themes include infidelity, trust, luck, and the social cost of wit versus appearance.
A satirical sketch on marriage and gender roles. The piece notes two kinds of people in the world and lampoons wives, husbands, and social perception. It humorously contemplates how couples are judged by others and by themselves.
Hutchinson April 2 The first day at the G A R encampment features Commander Eastman’s report showing rising membership and sound finances. The quartermaster general received 200, and 120 goes to posts and members who earned increases. Proposals contest Pension Commissioner Evans, with Topeka favored for the state reunion.
A telegram reports the death of a man in Sonora due to smallpox while his wife remains in Texas. Policies totalling 8,100 are mentioned. The burial will be in Sopora, with his wife unable to accompany. Also noted is rapid progress on a new $45,000 chemistry building at the state university in Lawrence, slated for completion by fall term.
Professor L J Blake from Keosea University electrical engineering department returned from Champaign Illinois where the University of Illinois formally offered him the head spot. He has not accepted and was asked to respond quickly.
Coulter of Topeka won the Kansas G A R department commander post in Hutchinson on April 27. He led the anti-administration faction against Pension Commissioner Evane and Ben Fagan of Ellsworth, with 264 votes to 146. Minnie D. Morgan of Cottonwood Falls was elected president of the Women's Relief Corps. Action on the Evans resolution was deferred to a later session.
April 21 Junction City notes 1000 mules to be grazed at Fort Riley, likely filling pack trains for the post. Solomon City records a robbery at A Carpenter store with $1600 taken from an unlocked safe while owner absent. An Atchison switchman Harvey Lee, age 30, died after his foot was caught between a guard rail and a rail. he left a wife and four children. Odd Fellows celebrate in Chetopa with 3000 attendees as J N McBrian is elected president and Ed Putnam secretary.
The Postel Telegraph, by its attorneys, filed three injunction suits against Armatrone and Kassebaum, D. McKeever, W. S. McClintock, and Justice of the Peace Wright of Soldier Township. The petitions claim Kansas message costs and receipts for intrastate traffic, a net loss for last year, and seek temporary restraining order similar to Western Union case. A restraining order was granted by Judge Hazen and may proceed at once.
Washington April 2 The court of Inquiry continued its report preparation as adjournment neared. Members have made separate investigations and are now comparing notes. About 800 witnesses were examined yielding 5400 pages of testimony. The report will be lengthy and will unanimously sustain the administration.
The Kansas City area faces alarming smallpox spread with quarantine measures and police involvement. Tents near Ninth street and Savtird avenue were moved after property owners demanded removal. Authorities report at least two new caves on Minnesota avenue as cases rise and strict quarantines deploy about 50 guards citywide.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a direct cure for ailments of the feminine organism. It claims the medicine strengthens nerves, heals internal ulcers, relieves headaches and back pains, and restores vitality, with testimonials of improved health for thousands of women. Includes offer of the People’s Medical Adviser and a mailed book.
Fort Stott reports Thomas O'Toole of this city, an unlicensed doctor who manufactured a patent medicine, died of smallpox in Sonora Texas last Saturday. His wife Rave says he had insured his life in several policies totaling about 5100. The legislature had recently barred his sale of the medicine.
In Baltimore Frederick Lurman a deaf mute, is accused of willfully marrying Miss Edith Thomas after coercion. He allegedly abducted her night of September 27 and forced marriage with Rev George W Miller officiating. Lurman claims coercion and absence since. interpreter testimony lacking as he is away from the city.
Paris April 27 Jemma Calve the prima donna has become excessively melancholy since her illness and has ordered sculptor Denys Puéch to prepare a tombstone. The monument depicts Ophelia with Calve’s features, to be drawn toward void by phantoms and women. The tombstone will be exhibited at the exposition next year.
April 27 report from Kansas City describes Trimble stepping down as receiver for Pittsburg and Gulf, withdrawing a remand motion, and suggesting who the court may appoint. The case involves a $23 million mortgage and federal court proceedings, with references to Judge Gibson and others among the receivers.
Wichita April 27 Sheriff Simmon has received a letter from Mrs Bale alleging Frank Allgood fled with Charles Bigger three years ago after Bigger’s death near Eureka. The note says Allgood tried to claim Bigger’s land deed, later seeking acknowledgment in Toronto, and implicates others in Mathes’ Repo County murder. Judge Shinn to be asked for new trials and indictments.
The Southwest Board of Presbyterian Foreign Missions closed its annual convention with addresses by Mrs. Meade C. Williams and the son of returning missionaries. Miss N. A. Roraback spoke on Personal Equipment. Officers were re-elected, adding Mrs. Luella Knight as vice president. funds raised last year totaled between 11,000 and 12,000 dollars for missionary work.
New York April 2 Chinese players known as the Chinese Clants debut in Jersey City showing swift fielding and unusual drills. Kwong Tong and Li Lim star as pitcher third baseman keep pace with banked practice. Crowd seeks entertainment as two laundries are joked about while spectators watch the first outing. Pictures Bring Big Prices in New York galleries April 10 closing with sales of canvases by Salvator De Menonca and related works drawing interest and high prices.
Case No 20000 filed in district court this afternoon by the plaintiff seeking a divorce from Myrle Cooper and defendant Otho Cooper. Bessie Moore pleaded guilty to robbery in district court and received a one year penitentiary sentence from Judge Hazen.
Relief in six hours from kidney bladder and back pain alleged by Geo W Stansfield and Sim Drug Co Topeka Kansas. Includes claims of immediate water retention relief and universal applicability with a laundry and laundry services mentioned. Also notes G A R reunion travel deal Hutchinson and First baseball game of the season at Athletic Park plus several local ads.
Lawton’s corps makes long slow progress through jungle and swamps as troops push toward Norcargary and await three days rest before resuming westward advance with Summers and regiments. Wounded and heat‑stressed men transported to the railroad under escort. Arthur’s division drives toward Ageelit routing rebel forces near the Grande and crushing the flower of the enemy.
Washington reports note Admiral Kautz should guard private letters from publicity. The incident risks injuring the chief justice and public order in the island's government during reconstruction, prompting official admonition to prevent further damage.
Resie Manahan 17, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. James Manahan of Topeka, died in the engagement at 4 umpit Wednesday while serving with the Twentieth Kansas. He had enrolled in Topeka High School a few weeks earlier and planned to finish his studies. His mother, active in a millinery business, learned of his death through a State Journal reporter and a cable from Gen. Otto. His father, an old soldier, learned of the loss shortly after. Manahan was among the first to volunteer for the unit and had recently sent a letter from a hospital describing his injuries before rushing to the front. He was born in Saybrook, Illinois, November 12, 1832, and moved to Topeka seven years prior to enlistment. His name does not appear on the roster of company A, suggesting he may have been a late recruit.
The Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced rate of 35.85 to Portland and Puget Sound locations, and to Helena, Montana, with agents H. A. Lewis and C. Fulton in San Francisco and Los Angeles listed for contact. Also mentions a Rock Island Route option and a laundry service offer.
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