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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1899
Page
4
A jumble of items covers subscription changes, a famed “sand Totter” in California, a £12,000 Ostend necklace, and sports and political humor. It mentions Gusty cents subscriptions, Denie Keerney, Tod Sloan, and Otis in war, plus Dreyfus case perjury and Maltre Labort trials, with varied international remarks and polemics.
A column of garbled text discusses social norms and gender roles with scattered phrases about drink, work, and gossip. It mentions August, women and a boy, a housewife, hired help, weather, pests in Colorado, and a Kansas visit, all in a fragmented, teasing style.
A burglar broke into Lysander Johns Appleton's cellar last night and stole five gallons of blackberry jelly and a tub of apple batter. Mrs Appleton says similar thefts occurred last year, doubling the loss.
A collection of satirical and social observations from a Chicago News page. It jokes about marriage, bachelor life, women, and everyday quirks, including remarks on boarding houses, flirtations, and the idea that men seek easier lives while women react with humor and discomfort.
A jumble of local notes from Kansas editors cover Fort Scott street fair Lyndon band and Union Pacific depot plans. The piece mentions Logan harvest home on August 24 25 Pratt land purchase 13000 acres Homer headlines about editors without horses public debates about elections and a trove of quirky rural events across towns including Tina Danny Cook and a torn down Golden Gate hotel in Leavenworth.
Atwood resident S. T. Lloyd leads an project to operate motor carriage mail and passenger service across 120 miles from Colby Kaw to Frenton Neb on the Nock Island and Ho M lines. Subscriptions exceed 3000 with aim to start in October, promising about ten miles per hour on rough sections and 35 hours daily operation, asserting feasibility of gasoline powered transport on plains.
Oberlin reports Decatur County has the best corn prospects in the region with 285 percent yield and 100,702 acres, plus 580,500 bushels of off-corn. Population and business growth boost Oberlin’s vigor. five brick commercial buildings rise, costing about 26,000, with 16,000 more for residences, totaling around 340,000 in improvements. Beloit notes jail escape from the Misspacific express robbery case and counterfeit clue leads as authorities pursue the suspect. a Neutz letter hints at wider counterfeit plots though notes no money recovered yet.
Old settlers to back Graham county will hold a yearly putite on September 1 featuring a foot race for residents aged 90 years or more and at least four years old for a prize. Other amusements are promised plus addresses by Congressmen Reeder, Senator Pritchard, J. S. Dawson and others in Hill City.
The people of Colby offer a reward for evidence leading to arrest and conviction of any liquor law violator within Colby city limits or within a three mile radius. The reward amount is stated as fifty dollars. The notice emphasizes strict enforcement of the prohibition law as of August 16.
Hawlina County Institute Atwood reports a record turnout with around 110 enrolled pupils. EF Heer and LD Whittemore of Topeka High School served as conductor and instructor, assisted by O V Henderson, superintendent.
The rough weather across Rawlins and surrounding counties including Independence and Cherryvale brought heavy rain wind and a vivid electrical storm. Reports cite damaged telephone lines stock losses and uprooted trees while corn crops benefit from moisture. Coffeyville endured a severe wind storm causing structure damage and a Missouri Pacific roundhouse setback with no injuries reported.
Police arrested seven suspects in Hutchinson amid a tense hunt linked to a major shoe theft ring. Railroad detectives seized evidence including seventeen cars of the same freight line planted near Hutchinson. One suspect is said to be an escaped convict from the Kansas penitentiary.
Ingengence Aug 11 two inmates Cope and Kivett quarrel over breakfast meat. Cope stabbed Kivett five times with a pocketknife. doctors say Kivett will die. Cope, from Texas county Mo, claims innocence and is jailed for theft from McVey’s livery. Kivett remanded from Coffeyville for grand larceny. both men jailed due to crowding. How Cope obtained the knife remains unknown.
State Senator Royal L. Matthews was arrested near Liberty Texas on a governor’s requisition. Former president of the First Nations bank, he faces charges involving revolving deposits after insolvency. He had been living on a Texas ranch for about two years and was hauling wood when taken into custody.
Wakefield Aug 16 Rev J K Miller of Junction City bought the Wakefield Advertiser for his son in Manila. Pensions in Kansas Aug 15 list grants to Willard Antisdal Topeta $8 Taylor Kinman Kansas City $3 Herman A Kellogg Colony $8 etc. Watermelon Day planned in Clyde with free melons for all and community carnival. Pastor Asher death noted in Hutchinson. Weir City suicide of Harry Bell, market employee, found dead by hanging.
A bolt killed an entire herd of high grade cattle on the farms of G. Danlickes, ten miles north of Saint Joseph, Missouri, yesterday. Also reported, Conrad Warkley, a 44-year-old painter from Abilene, died Sunday night after overheating following a two week country walk, leaving a wife and three children.
Washington society notes discuss Grace McKinney and Stenite Garber moving into social life under pressure. The piece mentions factions, hopes for a debut, and ties to families including Mrs Mee and the Hart er sister, with references to English society and a recent London season.
Tod Sloan plans an indefinite residence in Britain after selling his Kokomo holdings and sending funds to New York brokers. He expresses fondness for Queen Victoria and the royal family, while boasting wealth earned from years as a freight train rider and noting his friend Cash Sloan.
Atlanta Ga Aug 15 Mayor James G Woodward who faced impeachment by the city council and was urged to resign promised the council and aldermen he would not drink during his term and would cease indiscretion If he fails he will resign Acting on these vows the councils dismissed the investigation committees and differences between them were settled.
In Canton on August 16 a force of 600 soldiers faced 16,000 robbers who seized commanding posts and nearby villages along the West River. About 250 soldiers were killed and one wounded. Two thousand more troops departed Canton yesterday.
The American line steamer Paris, ashore near Colverack, was left under her own steam this morning and towed towards Milford Haven for repairs. Divers have worked weeks to sheath and patch hull damage. Eighty more men are needed as enlistments rise for the tem regiments for the Philippines with 400 recruits planned for the Thirty-sixth and Thirty-seventh regiments.
General James Longstreet, U S commissioner of railroads, visits San Diego to inspect government aided lines before continuing east. Grant hosts the guest hero and announces Longstreet’s departure for Racramento and onward travel. An English youth, Smith, fell 600 feet on Gremba Mountain while climbing without a guide and died.
Crook Wright petitions the county commissioners to be released from jail after serving ten days of a thirty day sentence for selling liquor. He argues poverty prevents paying the $100 fine and costs, while sheriff notes his ongoing requests and confinement. Commissioners agree to consider the application after verifying funds.
Two Kansas postmasters Quenemo Captain John G. Ellis and Mayetta’s T G Myers face warrants after embezzlement claims. Ellis, $545 short, says funds loaned to his son failed to return. Myers, $208 in shortage, used to pay private debts. Bondsmen covered losses. Inspector Fulton and U S Attorney Lambert pursue arrest.
The report states joints are generally closed and windows shaded, with a strict watch on entrants. Some venues remain temporarily open to known thirsty patrons, while owners have permanently closed others and removed fixtures as authorities enforce closures.
James Ewing aged one died Monday at his home at Fourteenth and Chandler streets. His funeral was held today from Pilgrim Baptist church. Dr W T Branstrup died Monday in Indianapolis from apoplexy after a paralytic stroke three years earlier. He came to Topeka from Vincennes in 1886, built a lucrative medical practice and is survived by a wife.
Milwaukee priest Father P. P. Aviward, assistant rector of St John Roman Catholic Cathedral, who left for Lourdes forty four weeks ago seeking a cure for Bright’s disease, died today as a Lourdes novena closed. Simultaneous prayers in the cathedral and Lourdes failed to restore his health.
Claveland Aug Is James Ackman a big consolidated direct car conductor is under arrest on a charge of shooting and wounding a passenger named Charlee Linkenberger after a dispute on a company car. The conductor alleges provocation and the passenger was wounded in the arm by a bullet. An adjacent item notes social event and a Marshall’s Band concert at Garfield Park with a separate listing for a Philadelphia excursion.
Fragmented OCR describes a governor and officials arranging a welcome for visitors from the state. A Commercial Club committee plans a public event with a tent, schedule from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning, inviting local residents and travelers to attend in Topeka.
Washington reports two ships from New York will sail next Friday with cargo of supplies. The steamship company offers the vessel free of expense. The government transport Me Grottan leaves New York for San Juan next Wednesday. The cruiser Readdie will be used if needed.
Johannesburg reports the Transvaal government buying mules at high prices per animal. Weather notes record a maximum of 51 and a minimum of 6 with rising humidity and a forecast of thunder and warmer conditions. Baltimore earnings for July rose to 973,061 dollars, up 405,407 from previous period.
Local column mentions Inspector O Spencer and state official activity, plus a July date. It records various names including Martha, a Pennsylvanian or Midwestern social circle, and a gas meter quip about city heat. It notes TG Woolverton relocating his drug store to 74 Kan Ave with new stock and display room.
A wartime era appeal recalls a mother who saved her child from dysentery and cholera with medicines tied to a local remedy. The report notes a doctor or healer’s guidance, mentions a town event at Garfeld Parks, and reflects concern from anxious mothers seeking effective care and remedies.
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