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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1899
Page
4
Disjointed notes reflect political chatter with references to M Guerin in Paris, Thomas B Reed, Vice President Hobart, Gen Grosvenor, and Col Bryan. Scattered remarks discuss Manila, Aguinalide, Philippine health, and social norms, ending with a quip about women’s farewells and creditors.
The article outlines a proposed federation of five Australian colonies plus West Australia and New Zealand. It describes a federal parliament led by the queen, with a senate of six per colony and a lower house apportioned by population. It notes vast territory, strong mining, and agriculture, with foreign and intercolonial trade, taxes, and defense powers.
The Baltimore News reports a growing car famine as freight cars on American rails tighten. Industry notes indicate demand from shippers rising faster than supply, with indicators that distribution capacity will lag behind rising volumes. Blackouts seen on some lines threaten improved service. Officials estimate freight volume would nearly double past rail capacity, underscoring a widening bottleneck.
On July 5 last, 90 827 freight locomotives and 1 244 525 freight cars were in set. Railroads face pressures as cars are rarely returned empty and are shared only when needed. The view is that current tonnage demand grows from booming business commissions, not from rail facility shortcomings.
A fragmentary opinion piece on love and marriage contrasts early and later life choices. It questions whether passion or respect drives union and suggests men shift their outlook with age, noting shifting attitudes from youth to maturity.
A rustic verse captures Kansas boys returning from service with lively lines about Frisco Bay and family pride. The piece reflects wartime sentiment, small-town pride, and hopeful anticipation of reunion, mixing humorous dialect with earnest patriotism. The reader sees local voice celebrating soldiers and the homecoming mood.
A Kansas City report details an agent who sold a liquor recipe to at least sixteen Leavenworth saloonkeepers for 25 dollars each. Notes for collection were issued, then later returned to the city. revenue officers investigate a whiskey blend called cor m juice. Several Republicans and Populists hold county conventions across various Kansas counties naming tickets and endorsements.
Emporia native Harry Davis, son of James Davis, reported by AP to have killed Monte Rore in Duneson City Klondike. The ex-city council member’s son’s crime ties to Emporia, Kansas, as authorities investigate the Dawson shooting.
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla brings warmth and cures for health disorders affecting kidneys bowels blood and brain. It urges readers to take Hood's to gain the glow of health and overall well being.
The father discusses a son who traveled the world and served in the British army against the Zulus. The son, last heard from in July, had ties to Maude Rowe in South Africa. Despite multiple death rumors, the father holds hope as the Klondike fortune followed his fortune from Africa.
Caney Kansas August 28 John Requa a cowboy found two dead bodies in a Cedarvale trail clump near the Osawe nation southwest of Here The man and young woman were in a wagon with a note in the man’s handwriting saying they were out of money and starved to death together The note was unsigned The bodies had been there days wolves had partly devoured them An envelope bearing the address Dr Hi Stevens Moburly Mo was the only clue to their identity The shot location lies ten miles from the nearest house in the wilder Osage country surrounded by hills
In Galena Kansas Aug 25 a large portion of the Mines and Crushers district shut down for a full week to attend the Baxter reunion. Tens of speakers are listed for the event with R W Blue and S A French among the attendees. Kansas City Kan police report an arrest of Watson Wood linked to a 1896 armadale murder. He had escaped Wyandotte jail, was recaptured with Frank Waddell and is held again.
The Kansas Musical Jubilee executive committee will soon publish the vocal contest music list for next year. Frederic W. Root of Chicago, the past adjudicator, approved the music. Instrumental contest music to be decided about two weeks later. Secretary B S Howerend has received many inquiries and large choruses will start rehearsals. An interstate prize will be offered again and the Jubilee date will likely be in May.
Edne Kern, age about 11 or 12, was shot under the right eye by Mies da Bergen, a visiting girl, who pointed her revolver at Kern in fun. The loaded weapon belonged to Kern's father. The incident occurred in Spring Hill township as the two girls, about 12 years old, played together.
Pratt Kansas Aug 28 The Pratt ball club has just returned from a tour and voices complaints about the Larned team and its conduct during the trip.
Pratt beat Stafford by 19 to 6 last Friday as Pratt players claim Larned locals took gate receipts and run up board bills leaving Pratt players to bear the loss and a demoralized team upon returning home.
Wichita reports farmer John Gorath of Colwich found dead in his wagon with a bullet in his head after leaving with threshing machine men. Bud Hatfield is charged with the shooting. Four arrests have been made.
Henry C. Vann, 14, confessed to setting fire to the Hubertson grocery store in Coffeyville after a preliminary hearing in city court. Bound over to the district court, the case ties to last month’s blaze and two or three other small fires. He says the act was to see the fire department turnout and will likely be sent to reform school.
El Dorado August 28 John Hearne one of the jointists at Augusta was convicted Saturday of running a nuisance and sentenced to 30 days in jail and a $100 fine. He had a government license and was allowed to run by town authorities but was arrested by the state.
Strong City report tells of John Ellis struck by lightning during a severe electric storm his mule was struck knocked down and the other mule fell on him crushing him to death. Also notes Governor Stanley visit to Garden City and a local lightning death near Olathe plus coal discovery near Wichita.
Pittsburg detectives arrested brothers Jack and Elmer Suth on Saturday, accusing them of stealing brass from cars in the city and selling it. A junk shop run by M. Krupp on South Broadway was searched and found to contain stolen brass.
The state Saengerfest opens at Oakdale park Selina Salina Aug 28 with about 1000 Golomates expected from across the state. Music will be provided by the Wamego and Selina bands.
Troy reports heavy rain starting at 4 pm with intervals of hail lasting until 5 pm. Ground hail measured about half an inch, causing substantial damage to late corn fields.
A Caney Kansas laborer on the Santa Fe railway was drugged and robbed of 39 dollars. The incident occurred in Caney, with authorities investigating Motive and suspects as Jay’s residence is listed in Kansas.
Topeka observers Leroy Powell William Howard and John Havens with their wives camped near Wakarusa station last week. They hauled in a large catfish about four feet long and weighing 40 pounds after a dramatic haul that ended with the fish impaled on a spear and lifted aboard.
Casualty list from Washington lists names and vague injuries amid a chaotic report. Mr Powell notes locals claim a giant fish caught nearby was the largest ever seen.
Topeka, Kansas reports Second Lieutenant John J. Halsch of the Twentieth Kansas regiment has been promoted to first lieutenant. He may transfer to a new volunteer regiment in the Philippines. Halsch began as an A company officer and has been praised for valuable service as superintendent of the Kansan and Utah short line railroad running from Manta.
At 10 this morning, fire crews rushed to Pacnet crane hones where a gasoline stove burned, spilling water and heat onto a boiler. Mrs Campbell moved the stove from the wall and saved Seber, while several workers escaped with burns though none were fatal.
Edward Johnson sues Hall Lithographing and Hub Clothing for 2560 in district court after wage garnishment and prior city court actions. He seeks 1000 for reputational damage 3300 for mental distress and 1000 as exemplary damages plus 1500 sanction against Hub for alleged altered records.
ANSWERS BRYAN. Burton replies in California Missouri Saturday night criticizing W J Bryan who spoke at Tipton Friday night. Burton sat on the platform during Bryan's remarks and denounces fusion as degrading and corrupting, claiming it seeks to align Democratic and Populist conventions with Kansas and Missouri voters watching.
A contentious political debate centers on fusion in the Democratic and Populist parties. Accusations target leaders who betray principles for office, while Bryan's stance is described as unclear, with critics arguing the Republican side manipulates currency and policy. The piece critiques party loyalties amid 1890s election tensions.
A fragmentary notice discusses advertising space and methods for a optical business. It mentions changing ads every other day and presenting statements honestly. The garbled text hints at a talk or pitch aimed at convincing readers about business practices.
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