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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
4
A collage of notices and commentary from the State Journal touches on ad rates, a Boston library funding gap, and Admiral Dewey’s approach to Spain. It notes tension in U S politics with Bryan, Altgeld, and Harvester, discusses rail shipping of the corn crop, and endorses strict dog control after a hydrophobia death in Buffalo.
A Brockton Times excerpt argues treasury orders bar banks from wrapping checks even for customers, calling the policy a needless rigidity. It questions why banks must collect two cents per check and who bears the revenue cost for national defense, urging a sensible reversal of the absurd rule.
Mr. George B. Burr, president of the Bt John Trist company, just returned from a western trip and gives a cheering picture of financial relief to borrow a dollar from the east to move crops. The report notes on-ground sightings and suggests renewed activity despite unclear context.
Kansas state banks report deposits rising 71.59.00 for the quarter ending June 20, with deposits nearly surpassing all prior years. The text then digresses into a satirical Globe Sights section lampooning women and fashion, mentioning sense in business, marriage, and Atchison style.
A collection of pithy observations on risk, marriage, patience, and gender roles. The piece compares men and women in partnership and notes humor about aging hair and social competition. It presents contrasts between ideal and real behavior in everyday life.
A noted passage argues about male and female behavior in relationships, suggesting a woman may mistrust a man to provoke a reaction and that marital harmony deteriorates as routines like meals and daily needs become central conflicts.
Harvest season in central Kansas prompts chatter about Kaw Valley potatoes and prices. Talk centers on Billy Deford seeking congress, Nelson’s portrait in Chicago’s Scots gallery, and local rumor of Kansans’ political shifts. The piece notes strikes at a Wheat hotel, Brady’s run for state senate, and recollections of Wilson’s Creek battle with Kansas regiments.
The state tennis tournament will be at Abilene in late August after a vote of the association. T. C. Bronson re-elected president for a third term. W. Guthrie of Atchison invites players for 1901. Results from early rounds show Lawrence, Bronson, and Eberhardt in strong play as players endure hot sun and close matches at the Abilene venue.
General Maximo Gomez declares in La Luche that Cubans should unite for independence and liberty, urges patience under the intervening power, and denies rumors of Spanish or American oppression. He emphasizes work and unity, praises Cuban virtue, and notes he will soon return home after expressing gratitude to Havana.
Ausata Ga Aug 11 3 pm AP bulletin from Jacksonv il le Fla says a storm seems to be approaching the south term coast with conditions very threatening at 1245 pm Weather bureau reports. Galena Mo Col W H Allen plans Southwear Missouri Electric railway extension from Galena to Riceville Kan toward Baxter with eight mile distance and a 200000 dollar program for new cars and power houses along the 37 mile Galena to Carthage Mo line.
The steamer Queen arrived from Alaska with 200 excursionists and 100 miners from Dawson and Atlin aboard. The gold dust carried is estimated at $10,000. Julius Seeralmandmer of the Southern Pacific was among the excursionists. Dr Barrow's Brother Dead. Rev Walter Manning Barrows, D. D., of Greenwich, Cons., died at Mackinac Island yesterday at his brother President John Henry Barrows of Oberlin College.
A fragment announces a culinary item and a planned trip to Fort Riley on Thursday August 1 departing at 7:30 am from Union Pacific depot. Round trip fare is 1.50. Also mentions a musical or theatrical number from The Bride Elect and references a Marshall cert on Thursday night.
The city council moved toward paying arrangements for a major paving project. Contracts awarded include M F Wall for grading the alley between Twelfth Hunton streets Western Ave and Williams Ave from Buchanan to Lane St at 26 cents per cu yd and John Ritchie for paving the same streets at 125 per sq yd plus 26 cents per linear foot for brick curbing. Appointments to appraise repaving near the car tracks Topeka Ave included H G Bevelle J T Gage and Lee Carter. The clerk is to advertise curb and paving on Willow Ave Greenwood Ave Tyler St Thirteenth St and other blocks and alleys in central areas.
Topeka police pursue a colored man described as the suspect in an alleged assault on a 16 year old girl near Turner Kansas. A Rock Island train conductor received a telegram to watch for the man and the fireman opened fire at the fleeing suspect when he jumped from the train at Topeka. The search continues.
The report forecasts cooler weather with no immediate chill expected for weeks. The day’s high reached 2 and the low 65. A southwest wind blew at miles per hour. Last night’s rainfall measured Lt hundredths.
The funeral of A Hazen was held at his residence this afternoon at four o'clock. Horace W. Jenness, age 67, died Thursday afternoon. He leaves three sons and a daughter, F H and W A Jenness of Topeka, WC Jenness at aze. A member of Stroase lodge No. a, with lodge members acting as escort. The service was held at the Kansas Avenue Methodist church at three o'clock.
State Bank Commissioner Breidenthal reports 43 associations show assets near 4 million dollars with Levinson real estate holdings at 2.76 million and total assets of 3.97 million. The Citizens Mutual Building and Loan of Leavenworth is the largest, while Wichita Perpetual Building and Loan operates with substantially lower expenses. Real estate owned by reporting associations sums to just over one percent of total assets.
Admiral Dewey has declined a Brooklyn Tinton League dinner invitation citing poor health though improving. A letter to President Willie Pulutter confirms he will not attend due to private fatigue and his inability to participate in public functions. In Omaha a Union Pacific express struck a man named Charles Hobbe of Ogden Utah on the Gilmore Junction track. He suffered a fractured skull and serious injuries but remains alive with slim chances of recovery.
Strauss returned today from Colorado Springs and reports his wife’s health much improved. The city council refused to approve alley flooding between Tyler and Polk streets, while a formal acceptance of the new engine at the Topeka electric plant is noted. Mrs D Hekert’s proposition on Western avenue has been rejected.
The notice announces a Thursday excursion from Fort Riley on August 17 departing at 3 p.m. The trip on the Union Pacific costs $1.50, offering a short rail experience for attendees.
A Newport dinner hosted by Mrs. Palmer featured lavish decor with a golden service and lotus arrangements. Notable attendees included Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. Astor, Colonel and Mrs. John Jacob Astor, and Mrs. John R. Drexel. The evening closed with a musical stroll led by guests, including performances of French songs by Wilhelm Heinrich.
A bizarre fragment recounts a drunken macaque in a coastal town, describing erratic behavior, repeated ingestions, and a chaotic scene near a risky improvised cooking attempt. The narrative blends hoax like dialogue with scattered sensory details, hinting at a surreal episode without a clear outcome.
A garbled 19th century account recalls an imperial procession through a cathedral area. Monarchy riders, clergy figures, and guards move under a canopy while townspeople, musicians, and monks participate in a solemn public display.
A special train departs Ft Riley at 7:30 and goes to PL Riley for a Knights and Ladies of Security event. Round trip on Thursday August 2. Tickets offer a Beacon Light set for about $12.50 and other items are advertised for sale at convenience.
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