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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal column cites Thomas Brackett Reed’s resignation rumors, President Astor’s holdings, and Bryan’s funds, while noting a shift toward gradual reform. It also discusses General MacArthur’s actions, census data delays, and a mining boom in Missouri and Kansas with many new settlements and anticipated mineral wealth.
Editor Lyman Abbott warns temperance reformers against exaggeration in a recent Gutlook piece. He argues permanent reform must rest on truth and condemns half truths that mislead followers.
A historical argument argues against viewing moderate drinking as sinful and promotes temperance education based on scientific accuracy. It challenges the idea that drinking is inherently wrong and calls for alcohol education rooted in physiology and public health rather than moral condemnation.
In a noisy local column, the writer lampoons gossip and social chatter about neighbors, marriages, burglaries, and rumored affairs, mocking the sensational tales that swirl through town life.
Fragmented OCR style notes discuss love and envy, warning against deception and folly. Mentions a wedding dawn and the idea that true affection outlasts future risk. References to photographs, fractions, and perception appear as scattered observations in a dated urban column.
A fragmentary humorous piece compares women's talk to shaving mugs and bath tubs. The text satirically riffs on gendered behavior, with quips about perception, love, and truth, noting how women and men discuss intimacy and misunderstanding.
Scattershot items from Kansas media note Atchizon baseball team record, public building outlays by Kunsen, corn contracts in McPherson County, and Lawrence Journal story on Lit Crum entering a judge race. Mentions Arkansas Traveler, Santa Fe railroad electric plans, and Governor Riddle's statements amid tax and saloon reflections.
A letter from J HR Whisner of Co 8 Twentieth Kansas recounts troops desiring discharge in Kansas and home travel pay. He criticizes Kansans for withholding $80 per man from the war department and urges the state to fund transport home, detailing regimental comforts in Manila and San Francisco and urging a train home at no cost to soldiers.
Sixteen men under Manager Duggan begin laying a new telephone line from Wichita to El Dorado. Two miles of wire are strung from Central and Pilscide avenues, extending toward Andover, Augusta, Towanda, and Lorada, totaling about six miles and linking Wichita with ten nearby towns and 10,000 residents. Completion target December 10.
Rollie H Bran, a Fraternal Aid agent, sues Mulvane city marshal W A Newman and N S Vandosen for 3500 damages alleging false imprisonment on July 26. Bran claims the arrest harmed his reputation and business, filed in district court by attorney J Dougherty.
A man accused of grand larceny involving a ponies team was arrested by the city marshal at Mr Vandisien’s instigation. He was detained in Derby overnight and later released. he alleges the arrest was false and malicious and seeks $5,000 in damages plus costs.
A Wichita man, William H. Vorie, holder of Medicine Lodge bonds, has initiated federal proceedings for defaulted interest since April 1896. The petition in the U S district court seeks action on unpaid coupons amid doubts about city finances and timely payments.
Aug 10 in Arkansas City Mia Charies Fisher living near Atlanta was shot while having breakfast. Husband claimed he milking in the barn when a man fired. the coroner and authorities investigated. Fisher was arrested on suspicion of murder after claim he fired in defense. The wife had powder burns and the shooter remained at large as theories circulated.
A suit filed in Manhattan on Monday alleges Mrs. Cornelia Hoerly alienated the husband of Mrs. Wm. B. Leicester and seeks damages. The case names Mrs. Hoerly, daughter of G. W. Higinbotham, as defendant. Evidence was served for September term. John E. Hessein retains prosecution and Judge James Humphrey presides in Junction City.
Charles M Christy, formerly captain of Company , Twentieth Kansas, has returned home from Caloocan where he was wounded in the arm and later served in San Francisco hospitals. He resigned as county attorney and will resume the practice of law despite poor condition.
Reports from Lecompton and nearby towns detail a tragic sequence as George Copeland, a jeweler from five miles west, collapsed Tuesday afternoon from heart trouble, just one day after his wedding. The incident follows notices of pensions and local political events across Kansas, including Lecompton’s Woodmen gathering and county party conventions.
Linn County Republicans held a harmonious convention in Yellville Aug 10. Officers were named for local offices including Frank Baird as treasurer Jamies A. Cady as clerk J T Holmes as register C M Morrison as sheriff James F Harrison as welver and Dr HB Brooks Yates Center Court House began the cornerstone of the Woodson county tavern under Masonic auspices with a large attendance.
Doctrial parade preceded the laying of the stone. Leander Stilwell, Judge of the district, was the day's orator. A large crowd attended. Building and Loan Co. quits. Junctionity, Aug. 10. The Junction City Building and Loan association decided last evening to close its affairs. New business was not sufficient to justify it. The association organized in 1868 loaned $100,000. Assets are $15,800 and liabilities $18,000. Six percent interest will be paid investors. Standing offer against Jointiste Coffeyvitis, Aug. 10. Temperance people of Exing, a small town 15 miles east of here, offer a $5 reward for the arrest and conviction of joint keepers. They publish a local notice with the reward. To Have a Creamery. Burlington, Aug. 10. Burlington will soon have a creamery. Stock has been subscribed. more pledged. The creamery will be built with the latest plan and an ammonia cold storage plant. Many cows in the vicinity, undertaking appears an assured success. Farmer Drops Dead. Winfield, Aug. 10. George Copeland, farmer ten miles southwest of Ozies city, dropped dead Tuesday afternoon from heart disease. He was 26, newly married. He was a jeweler by trade and formerly lived in Winfield.
Washington Aug 10 Director of the Mint Roberts comments on the Indian currency committee report favoring gold standard. He notes the 1880s policy remains, mints closed to silver, and finds the committee unanimously against reopening to silver. They warn it would not bind India to gold in exchange for rupees and favor open mints with gold coinage while keeping the rupee value fixed. Roberts says India cannot attract large gold inflows and compares to the United States, stating the gold standard aligns producer wealth in both nations and ends currency depreciation.
A long northward column of tiny toads, about walnut-sized, has been observed marching along the gravel roadbed of the Sioux City and Pacific railway near Biencoe. The army, described as millions strong, moves in unbroken lines for miles, jumping twice or thrice then pausing briefly. The seemingly directed migration follows pools south of the sand hills toward the river, with no explanation for their destination.
New York August 10. Promoter E J Rector sues Dan Stuart over the Carson City fight between Costett and Fitesimmons. Rector claims a 25 percent share of net profits from Veriscope and asserts Stuart admitted profits exceeded 120000. Justice Glegerich orders Stuart to appear for examination. defense seeks to vacate the order until October. Rector says partnership formed to secure field pictures with Stuart and that profits were to be shared after costs.
A May purchase in Austin changes ownership of a farm core to a standard company. The sale includes a substantial portion of the property with well sites and revenue streams. The deal references specific parcels and values, noting a reduced overall price and ongoing production potential.
Dusty Miller, released by Cincinnati, signs with St Louis and is to report in Baltimore. Brooklyn and New York hunted Miller, but Tebeau secured him to likely play center. Miller prior starred in fast play, with strong baserunning and hitting in earlier seasons, though last year and this season wavered under Reis.
The hot weather eased somewhat as rain fell across southern and central Kansas. Arkansas City area received one inch, Sedgwick County averaged two inches, and many southern and central counties saw from half to one and a half inches. Temperatures ranged from 95 to 105 degrees with heat returning this afternoon.
Observer notes cooler weather forecast after a day of extreme heat. Jennings capitulated yesterday as General Heat retreated to Colorado. Thermometer hit 95 at 2 pm and 74 at 7 pm with a southeast wind rising. Knights & Ladies of Security excursion invites families to Ft Riley with a $150 trip. Mullins Meat Market announces fresh fish tomorrow.
A chaotic report discusses killing prairie dogs on a farm with references to figures like Fig Santandle and Wes, noting debates over price and methods. Several names and places appear in fractured text as readers react to animal control policies and farm labor.
Pierre Alexander von Molrenschild, also known as Peter Peters, a former public official in the Russian government, was arrested in New York on an embezzlement warrant. The charges state he misappropriated valuables entrusted to him between 1593 and 1897 and fled to America. He was remanded pending extradition papers.
A legal action is brought against a restaurateur over alleged racial discrimination. The case cites involvement of Professor Robert A. Byrd and Reverend Julius McCleland with references to a Lincoln school principal and a trial in Danville. The core dispute centers on refusal to serve African American patrons and the ensuing attorney action under state law.
Failure Sebi Texas Galves Tez w W B Cleveland Co grocers Houston have failed. A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in the federal court here. The liabilities are 441,071, eeeeis, 574,189.
Fire crews battled flames near a dock at T14 Tyler Street as the blaze spread to adjacent structures. The building was totally destroyed. Public notices mention a trip to Fort Silex and local vendors advertising goods.
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