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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1899
Page
4
A dense, fragmented extract surveys war policy, finance, and press commentary. It cites U S military buildup in the Philippines, calls for right and justice to guide action, notes a shift in labor and pricing debates, and references Democratic convention dynamics and street finance warnings.
A garbled column discusses behavior and etiquette with pointed asides about money in a sewing machine drawer, talking too much, and misnaming in offices. It notes fashion, courtship rules, and social tensions, including references to dances, autumns, and a sailor’s attire, all in a satirical tones.
A column of witty, sardonic quips on marriage, divorce, wealth, and social foibles. The piece skewers critics, cynics, and fashion of courtship with playful aphorisms about luck, love, and money.
Fragmentary reflections on romance and gender poli tics with aphoristic lines. The text parodies social mores, noting that wit and wickedness govern courtship and marriage, suggesting humor over conventional romance.
Abilene and Salina locals discuss plans and industry. Jewell county hosts old nettlers reunion. Fort Scott considers an occupation tax. Winfield band misattributed to Oklahoma. El Dorado real estate promotes county resources. Aguinaldo noted for rapid moves. Kansas newspapers offer yearlong subs. Abilene serenades spark jokes. divorce filing in Leavenworth county. Dreyfus crowd referenced. Pratt minister tells tale about churchgoers and papers feud.
Mrs. A. C. Bangs of Winfield Kansas obtained Admiral Dewey’s autograph on a cloth square mailed August 6. She plans to embed the memento in a patriotic quilt and has it framed with a picture of Dewey. The letter to the admiral was accompanied by a note from H. H. Caldwell and was mailed from Naples.
A Wichita paper reports a remarkable “Nine-Foot” ticket bought by George A. Abbott of Grand Rapids. The complex pass covered a lengthy cross country route from Wichita to St Paul, via multiple railroads and side trips including Los Angeles to San Diego and a Winnipeg Junction stop.
An elderly pair wed Wednesday August 16 1899 at Beapa in Strong City Joseph Arnold and Tiarris bow were married by Rev Gresham after services at the Chilean church. The bride and groom are well regarded and plan to set up housekeeping in the town recently vacated by G Ko Hagen.
Wort Scott reports a hand carved gavel sent to Jural camp 1590 of the Modern Woodmen. A note from Mayor J. Martin of Twentieth Karsan praises neighborly ties. The gavel bears M. W. A. initials and the inscriptions Manila and Feb. 4, with a carved streamer and relief imagery.
Judge Walter L. Simons of the sixth district has been asked by an arbitration board of miners and operators in Crawford County to settle a dispute between Crowe Coal Company of Weir City and its employees outside of his judicial capacity. The board includes operators John J. Braidwood and Jobai.
Morison and Miners Arthur Chariton and John McDonald dispute the weighmaster appointment by employees. The arbitration board failed to agree and called in a fifth man. Judge Simons emerged as the sole acceptable candidate among many suggested. the case raises complex legal questions about the rights of master and man.
Cimarron August 22 reports a prairie dog trap referenced in a recent issue. Readers seek confirmation of the trap’s existence and source, noting prairie dogs as a nuisance and asking the State Journal to locate or explain the trap method.
Charles Moore tried to kill his brother Ike Moore’s four year old son near Owl Creek on a Sunday. He grabbed the boy, dragged him about 100 yards, then tossed him into the creek to drown. The child’s life was saved though critically injured. Moore fled but was captured and jailed after mob fears led to transfer to Empire. The assailant claims jealousy over a wife’s preference for the nephew.
The Santa Fe shop builds 240 box cars for the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley railway. Specs list forty feet long by unknown width, about 11 feet high, with $0.00 capacity. Equipment includes Fort Madison iron works cast iron wheels, Player cast steel frames and braces, Westinghouse quick action brakes, Trojan couplers, and A. T. & S. F. standard journals and side bearings.
Coffeyville August 22 three prominent stockmen John K Beatty Charlies W Beatty and Benjamin Carter were arrested for violating cattle quarantine laws by bringing southern cattle into the state out of season. They own a ranch near Talula in the Indian Territory and are alleged to have shipped cattle into the state.
Cawker City reports a highly successful Epworth League camp with over a thousand on site and weekly attendance between 2,000 and 6,000 culminating Sunday. Notables Dr. Spencer of Denver and Hancher of New York spoke as funds finalize with small balance left for future events.
The interchangeable mileage credit system, implemented west of the Missouri on the Rock Island line at Rock Island on August 1, is proving less successful than expected. Initially each agent received an average of 15 credit credentials, with many already seeking a second supply. As agent numbers rise, the high usage of these tickets becomes easier to picture.
The Modocs prepare for the G A R reunion at Paabes and will depart Topeka on Saturday September 2 by the Oklahoma and Kansas official G A R train operated by the Rock Island. The trip aims to reach Washington for the reunion.
A Kansas-Nebraska news digest reports Isaac H H Congdon former Union Pacific motive power chief dies in Omaha. In Riley county Randolph hosts the sixth annual reunion for old soldiers and sailors with speakers Ex Senator Ingalla and Judge Glass. Other items include Republican primaries in Miami county and a fusion in Wilson County with two Democrat-nominated treasurer and coroner seats.
Lincoln Nebraska August 22 Governor Poynter awards contract with Burlington to haul each man home for 40.03 dollars including sleeper, with 1474 soldiers to be escorted home. The regiment will depart Wednesday or Thursday and disband upon arrival, reassembling September 15 with Second and Third regiments for a formal reception. Mr Bryan contributed 1,50 to the fund and 21300 in checks and cash has been received.
Berlin reports the imperial chancellor and entire cabinet agreed to resign after a cabinet meeting at Prince Holenlohe's residence. Uncertainty surrounds ministerial resignations while Emperor William is said to return to Berlin Wednesday to preside over a cabinet council and decide next steps. Governor Stanley's schedule includes Sencom, Corbin, Sumner County, Cherryvale, Garden City with long night train rides and rest awaiting return.
Clerk F i Brows of the United States district court today drew the grand and petit juries for the forthcoming September term. The list includes jurors from multiple towns such as Great Bend, Hutchinson, Meade, Newton, Pratt, Wichita, and Can ton among others, reflecting a broad regional selection for court service.
S M Fox expresses that the Twentieth should march unaccompanied by civic or military societies and be the central guests of honor in a Kansas reception. He envisions Kansas avenue crowded with cheering crowds and a veterans grand stand to honor Civil War heroes, urging no competing parades during the marching interval.
Potwin city council passes paying Greenwood avenue tax levy and remits special assessment on Dr McClintock park lots. Topeka avenue paving contract let to H K Winans at 120 per sq yd. estimate 1.10. Alley opening protested. deed needed. Wheeler seeks damages from city for collision with fence. city attorney says bill held, Wheeler may seek recovery from Ritchie.
Forty Topeka men have signified willingness to join the newly formed golf club. The Keith tract by Potwin is chosen for the links, laid out by County Surveyor Rogers under W Hoare’s direction. Course starts north of the old tall grounds and ends near Ward's addition, with a $10 membership fee to fund startup costs.
Wew Bank at Meade Kansas has applied for a state charter. The bank plans a capital of 5000 dollars with directors including Q Chandig and Emily Berryman of Big City. Expected opening around September 1. Weather forecast: cooler in western Kansas and thunderstorms in the far east Wednesday, with a high near 81 and low around 71. Winds southeast at 15 mph.
King Bor 4 Dex Newport K L August 2 Maui DP Whit man defeats J F Paret in a tense 61 3 6 3 5 semifinal for the Owens Cup.
In North Topeka a column summarizes nearby residents activities. Ed Edna Staples plans two weeks visiting Meri jee. others travel or visit relatives. The Garfield Park Sunday School gathers midweek with teachers hosting. A funeral for Robert Hatuth at Silver Lake Cemetery is noted. A large Station Not garden at Avenue and Gordon Street is praised for its mature plantings and design.
Judge A. T H. Horton had heard no word from General Fred Pareto Tt was written in July and his brigadier general commission extended for six months The government later extended Funeton's to two years The General chose to remain to fight rather than return with his regiment and rest in June saying he preferred recuperation after his Philippine duty
Frances Nelson filed for divorce in the circuit court alleging she married Ellsworth Nelson three years ago when he was 13 and she was told he was 13. She claims he induced her under false pretenses and that she has endured years of mistreatment. She seeks relief and plans to return to France with her child.
Mrs W M Crawford aged 50 died Saturday in Chicago and was buried Monday. Former resident here and mother of Stabe Crawford, the winger. Special to Philadelphia via the Great Rock Island Route will leave Topeka Saturday September 2 at 1 o clock PM for rates and reservations.
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