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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal contains a humorously verbose note on subscription terms and a collage of political commentary. It cites figures like Landon, references editorials reprinted from Indianapolis and Chicago, and mocks politicians, reporters, and events from Kansas and national politics.
A Chicago paper defends Rudyard Kipling amid claims his vigor wanes. The piece argues fears of decline are exaggerated and cites the enduring power of traditional narrative and Kipling’s sustained influence despite speculative forecasts.
The piece mocks Kipling as a bold yet mediocre writer and questions if he can ever surpass his past works. It notes that while some readers dismiss Beetgar and his Absent Mind, Kipling may yet rebound and produce another masterpiece, driven by a stubborn, eager spirit.
Fort Scott tale recalls John J. Ingalls discussing Providence after a prominent girl’s death. He relays a supernatural letter purportedly from a dead friend, matching handwriting to his own and foretelling his death on a specific date, a claim he never shared with his wife.
The Atchison Globe fragment discusses women, marriage, and social expectations. It critiques idealized behaviors, notes jealousy and rumors, contrasts youth and age, and mentions a future education choice to delay marriage. It references Jerry Simpson and local commentary on suiting marriages.
Opposteit candidates are naturally andting Maton Lats of people complain from a mere habit of implaining. There's a good bit off the top In the first row at the Burlesque, let go the handlebars of love or a picycle and it begins to wabble. If Noah ever called him with an anes be Undoubtedly meant an ark-angel. The why to dewial when It te the blues, bt it is different with a man. Never ask a young ag lady why her back an 't mateh what she has in Many a young man dates his happi ness from his wedding day-and many another doesn't. Many a man who imagines he could successfully manage the affairs of a na- Hon wouldn't even make a Orsi-class agent.
County officer salaries rise with population under a new census schedule. Shawnee County’s 1997 population reaches the threshold, pushing the county attorney and other officials into higher pay bands as census figures cross key limits. In 1888 and 1940s ranges are cited as context for the scale adjustments.
A letter from Charles Deng Jr. describes Chinese and Russian troops defending key forts during a June alarm near Taku and Tianjin. It portrays Chinese civilians and Russian forces enduring bombardment, with Chinese and foreign troops retreating or sustaining positions as reinforcements arrived.
The governor refused pardons for several inmates including Jom Isuaturil in Cornish Douxias county serving two years for cat theft, Wabeunser in Mian county for murder, plus others from Reno to Shawnee counties. Each case is reviewed at parole hearings. names and counties appear with varied sentences from six years to ten years for robbery or assault.
In Ravells county August 20 Tom Martin and Barney Kegan fought a lamp in their room at Hamilton House Hamilton causing a fire that killed both men. The hotel and three adjoining buildings burned, with losses around $20,000 reportedly insured.
Arrangements plan to bring at least two nationally famous speakers to the Auditorium under Republican auspices. Congressmen Dest of News and Senator Walcott of Colorado will join. Each speaker will tour Kansas for about a week, organized by the state committee.
Reported travel by Gibara Proviner of Santiago de Cuba covering 420 miles in twenty hours. Three Philadelphia residents Ellen Young Sal Newhaumer and Albert J Schwab drowned at Cape May surf after attempting rescue. Kansas City firemen won a professional cup with gold and silver medals awarded to officers. Portugal supported a voluntary effort with unanimous backing.
A dispatch from Washington reports Chicago’s population rising slightly from the 1930 census. The estimated increase is around one percent, reflecting modest growth for the city. Officials note lasting effects of migration patterns and urban development on demographics.
Special sleepers standard and tourist and free chair cars for accommodation of members. General agent L King of Topeka announces special train service Sundays August 8 trade day.
In a San Diego tale a horse dies after eating oleander leaves and a vet notes the leaves’ deadly effect with quick countermeasures if treated promptly. The piece then shifts to observations on gambling via slot machines in town, debating why people gamble and noting a high city presence of machines in stores and drugstores.
Leavenworth August 20 J C Lehner an express wagon driver died at the hospital today from sunstroke suffered on Saturday. His rents realises at Ackerville. His heat today is intense. Halt the illness that may come from indigestion. Bitter remedies and stomach tonics praised for relief.
R E Vansant, a Santa Fe clerk and local Republican worker, was seriously wounded after Mark Phillips fired during a mistaken confrontation over suspected chicken thieves. Both men, neighbors and partners in the chicken business, had been stalking coops late Sunday.
Last night E. Rogers, baker at 607 Jackson street, was struck on the head from behind while fetching wood behind his shop. He was unconscious over an hour, suffered a deep gash but continued work today. He has no knowledge of the assailant or motive and did not notify authorities. The bakery sits near the police station.
The Knights Templars lodge band in this city will meet tonight in the band rooms at Third Street and Kansas Avenue with a committee to arrange ordering new uniforms. About 55 uniforms are needed. The uniforms will feature a red coat with black trimmings and black trousers with red stripes. Helmets will not be worn, but the regulation cup will be used.
Frisco line issues free pamphlets with photo engravings on scenery and regional resources. Readers may request titles such as Pathera and Finn on the Frisco and The Ozark Uplith by applying to W. C. Melville at Kansas City MO. Also notes a burial acknowledgment from Mrs Janie Andrews and daughter.
A Colorado Flyer via the Great Rock Island Route lists Topeka at 19 p.m. and Colorado Springs arrival at 10 35 with Denver at 11 30. An extraordinary flood from northern central Arizona and the Salt River continues rising, with a foot of water over the dam and irrigation canals out of service, threatening Verde and Salt valleys with hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Take the Santa Fe fast train for Chicago.
Mrs Milly Danford widow of Cot Danford of Ban June suffers nervous prostration and typhoid fever. She was en route from San Jose after a world trip and stopped in Topeka to visit her sister. Her estate is valued in the millions.
Chicago dispatch reports Chief of Detectives Cullran has not yet appointed a bodyguard for President McKinley during the G A R encampment. He said he expects no molestation but all honored guests will be protected. Washington notice details McKinley trip, train, Chicago stay, and planned events including services, parades, banquets, and return to Canton for Mabel McKinley’s marriage preparations.
Jackson's Military band performs tomorrow evening on the veranda at the Sas avenue entrance of the National hotel. Program includes Star Spangled Banner, Centennial March, Serenade Pleasant Dreams Ripley, Tag Time Baby Stone, Memorial March General Lawton by US Marine Band, Calantha waltz Holtzman, Regimental March to Colonel Beck Sousa, and Pollyphonia overture Pette.
Local items note a Walnut Grove Sunday school picnic in Vinewood park and Santa Fe Curta clubs meeting at the old courthouse. The city council will discuss annexation ordinances while street department crews grade sidewalks. The garbage ordinance cop text inquiry comes from Kansas towns. Old Soldiers club gathered for speeches at the old courthouse. Street department moves city scales to a new location near the city prison. James Harri from Cheyenne bought a Hancock street home and will reside in Topeka. Captain A M Puller orders Topeka City Troup to escort the Bryan party to the depot. Smallpox cases reported in North Topeka among colored families near 905 North Taylor. Wisconsin men Ormsley and Geo Orion are temporarily reassigned. John St Jeffery of California set to replace him later. Hiding to report to Indianapolis for rural delivery instructions. Herman Darling and Jennie Beaver arrested for assault on Geo Shearman. Beaver woman held in police court with fines expected. Continuous disorder noted as deputies intervene. further court action anticipated.
A fragmented Kansan City page note notes a produce market item labeled Jr or No B white. The readable text implies a product listing or auction line with limited context and no clear event or outcome.
Clarence Andrews aged 2 of 30 Leland Street died Saturday afternoon of typhoid fever. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon and burial took place in Topeka cemetery. Verlee Bradley aged 1 month of 621 Madison Street died this morning and burial was at Foster cemetery in Waldersen. Berlin dispatch mentions Count von Waldersen and staff en route for unclear destination.
In North Topeka several residents are noted for travel and visits including Miss Belle Sewell of Beloit visiting Miss May Cromwell of Menoken. Mrs Courtney will stop in Willamsburg on the return trip from Portland to Oregon. A fire department call at 12:50 a.m. reported a minor blaze at 924 Katieas avenue causing minor damage. Blue Post No.50 G A R notes growth in membership and honors Port Commander J. W. Priddy on national staff. A lawn party at Minguslizabeth and Mayer Anderath’s one mile north featured games and refreshments with many attendees listed.
Representatives of Willie Sell appeared at Governor Stanley for a pardon bid but the governor refused several applications. One letter from Sell denies seeking a conditional pardon and demands an absolute pardon. He argues clemency is undeserved and claims the governor and recent evidence support his innocence in the murder of his family.
The district court adjourns to Saturday September 1 the first day of the April term. The September term begins Tuesday September 4 with court work the first week. The grand jury will be called first civil cases then crime. Judge Tagen Menok weighs a decision in the Atchison case against Atchison Savings Bank. Leave Topeka By Santa Fe shows uncertain details.
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