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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
4
A jumble of disjointed phrases mentions politicians, platforms, and places. References to Aguinternal tensions, the Ohio platform, Pierre Guerin, and the Sultan of Sulu hint at political satire and global events. Various notes touch on elections, Water supply, and pensions amid fragmented reportage.
A garbled column fragment hints at a man in Atchison planning a book titled The Hisck Truth with White Lies and odd references to dates, people, and social mores. It contains stray lines about a doctor, a widow, and faint dramatic observations on fashion and love amid a distressed, worn tone.
A reflective column discusses frugality and charity among a man who sacrifices for others, eschewing personal gain. It questions whether reforms will bring real home stability for workers and notes contrasts between old fashioned virtue and modern troubles faced by women and families.
A collection of short, pithy observations on love, marriage, friendship, and human nature. It mocks self deception and the pecking order of influence, noting that closeness to a great man can shrink him, and that business and manipulation can color personal ties.
A satirical column from the New York press notes social quirks of marriage and manners. It muses on how wedlock changes men and women, comments on fashion worn by wives, and jokes about a brother in law’s dilemma. The piece blends humor with social observation.
A collage of Kansas society notes and regional items. Mentions the McPherson Freeman adopting magazine size, Dewey selling half interest in Chanute Tribune, and Lincoln Bemcos described as obstinate in poetry. Reports Osborne County farmer George W. Adams harvesting 500 of 2009 acres, and threshing machines burning in central Kansas. Includeions of local politics, army service, courthouse project bids, and rural incidents across towns like Troy Herian Smith County and Salina.
A father recalls his son’s service and the cost of war across the sea. He laments the long absence, the fear of loss, and the prospect of another grave, while honoring the bravery of the family and community as ships sail to distant harbors.
In Girard on August 21 a case against a man accused of running a joint ended without verdict after a night of beer as jurors ballot ed between three abstainers and nine beer drinkers. Constable supervised the jury room, supplying beer and keeping the ballots flowing.
Ex-Governor W Renfrew’s American Zinc Lead and Smelting Co bought the Center Valley lease on 00 acres with five mines and the adjacent Hockaday tract for 1,180,000 plus 40,000. The Center Valley lease includes five mines and adjoining land. The buy brings American Zinc Lead and Smelting’s Missouri zinc holdings to about 1,200,000 in ten months with plans for major improvements.
In M'Lean at the Head, Ham on and surrounding towns announce appointments. Lieutenant Governor A W Patrick of Tuscarawas, Supreme Judge Dewitt C Badger of aditor, Attorney General J W Dore of Banoes, Auditor George W Sigafoes of Darke, Treasurer James L Gorman of Law renter, and board of public works member Fletcher D Mutin of Lake are named.
Spokane August 11 a powerful employers’ association has formed to resist organized labor in the city. It includes lumber mills breweries four mills streetcar electric lights water power and other major businesses, with over 60 leading companies and financiers aboard. Also notes the death of Henry Gilbart’s widow, blamed on a broken heart after a powder explosion in Webb City.
A garbled 19th century notice from New York reports a patient praising Radway Company relief for headaches and corliveness. The text asserts instant aid unavailable from other remedies. The fragment mentions a price or period and a date-like string, but readability is limited.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Radway's Pills with unclear mentions of names and places. The legible parts hint at a medical context and dialog about remedies, likely from an old column or advertisement but contain garbled names and stray phrases. The readable elements suggest a medicinal product discussion without a coherent event.
Baxter Springs Aug 31 crowds swell to 45,000 or 60,000 for the interstate reunion. Speakers include Rev. Mr. French of Greenfield Maine, Rev. S. S. Martin of Fort Scott, Gen. J. K. Hudson, and Judge A. H Skidmore. Principal speakers for today are J. H. Burton and E. K. R. Bidgley.
Murmurings rise in Mitchell County as Beloit Republicans demand sheriff candidate be from their city. Current sheriff Charley Lambertz vows to campaign hard to defeat Frank McGrath, who appears to have early support. Convention expected mid September with contests in Glen Elder and Cawker City.
In Pratt county near Iuka farmer Jos Fletcher shot and killed Oscar Robertson after a dispute over Robertson hunting on Fletcher's land. Fletcher says Robertson drew a gun and it fired during a scuffle. Robertson died at the scene. Fletcher’s son witnessed the event. Fletcher remains with the body as authorities prepare to take him into custody.
Missouri Pacific freight train No 129 running from Kansas City to Omaha collided with an open switch in Atchison upper yards on August 31 at about 9 pm. Several cars splintered. numerous cattle were killed or badly mangled. Cattle owner details include W W D Harman of Palmer and John McAlister of Rice Station.
Leavenworth Aug 31 Colonel Crate of the Thirty second volunteer Infantry received a War Department telegram. The regiment will sail from San Francisco for the Philippines on September 20. They likely depart on the Mth to allow arrival, baggage transfer, and travel with Otis. Each company carries about 16,000 pounds of baggage including tents and campaign equipment.
Salina August 31 the work of unpacking and erecting the new pipe organ to be placed in the Masonic hall proceeds. The instrument weighs about three tons and contains around one hundred pipes as part of a historic project for the local lodge.
A report notes that coutt will take ten days to assemble parts numbering several thousand. The pieces arrived in forty five packages. One organ weighs three tons and has 900. It will occupy two Noor spaces of Takia tech. It will be transported by water power and become brown.
Wichita group plans a Riverside park camp meeting starting next month with an expected 250 tents. They have begun delivering material and anticipate some of the denomination's ablest ministers from the United States to assist in services.
Four top northwest Kansas teams Cawker City Lebanon Mankato and Gaylord will compete September 1 and 2 in Cawker City for purses totaling 150. Two games daily plus a shooting tournament on September 4 open to all clubs will follow with substantial prizes. The Cawker City Gun and Baseball clubs promise royal visitor entertainment.
A carload of soldiers their wives and visitors depart Cawker City September 1 by the Missouri Pacific for Philadelphia and other eastern points. Mrs Emma B Alrich former Women's Relief corps president and associate editor of the Cawker City Record and postmaster Charles H Hawkins supervise the trip.
Emporia August 31 A notably elaborate wedding united Miss Mrasl Eskridge daughter of C V Eskridge editor of the Daily Republican and Lt Governor and Kenneth E Bernard a railroad man from Bagdad Cal at the bride’s home. After a Niagara Falls trip the couple will return here then proceed to Bagdad to make their future home.
N Wise faced a city court preliminary hearing for the robbery of J E McKeon totaling 768 dollars. He was bound over on a 2000 dollar bond to await district court trial. Testimony at the hearing was damaging to Wise who previously claimed intoxication and lack of awareness during the robbery.
Willard EB Winner pursues a court order to authorize the sale of an entire railroad line. The plan intends to apply funds from the sale toward building an electric railway from Lawrence to Topeka, with right of way rights and payment to a Cincinnati firm. The judge took the matter under advisement as to whether the proposed electric line could legally proceed.
Records list fare of 19 dollars for trips to Denver and Colorado Springs with return via the Great Rock Island Route. Tickets go on sale September 6, 7 and 3 with return valid through September 30. Also mentions DeWits Witch Hazel Salve for skin relief and various business names and brands.
Governor Bushnell of Ohio will present the gunboat Silver service to Marietta, the oldest settlement in Ohio, with a parade and attendance by Rear Admiral Picking and Charleston Navy Yard officers. The ceremony occurs aboard the ship in dry dock after considerations of safety and repairs to shafts and fittings. Governor and Marietta delegation arrive Thursday for the event.
A southbound Chicago and Eastern Illinois freight struck box cars on the main line at Rossville near Danville early today. Engineer Tiiten, Fireman Hotlisa, and Inspector Kellogg were crushed. all three men resided in Danville.
The U S cruiser Olympia with Admiral Dewey aboard sailed for Gibraltar this afternoon from Ville Franche France. The voyage marks the next leg of the Pacific war theater deployment as U S forces move to project naval power in European waters.
The state school text book commission today adopted several books for Kunss schools. Comatock's astronomy is selected with a Wisconsin university professor as author. Zoology by David State Jordan, president of Stanford University, is adopted. Rene publications are sold by Apple. The Macy chart was readopted in its revised form.
Wichitab Kan August. At the urging of Chicago attorney William Forrest working for John W. Gates, the Deeds Carnahan County register probes Alexander Jester for the Gates murder. Jester, jailed in Missouri, now claims Kansas absence in 1871 but once resided in Texas. The register notes a 1871 quickclaim for land on Jester Creek and a $1000 payment, the first solid evidence against the accused. Jester had stated he was unmarried, which is false.
Directly captured the $25,000 Nutwood Rate Pace feature at Dubuque with three rivals, finishing ahead of Borough and Ananias in the 2.07 pace. Glies Noyes claimed the 11th race, with Sally One taking second money, as reported from the Aug 0 card.
The London Globe argues against a secret alliance between Bigmend and the Republican administration cited by the Ohio state Democratic convention. It says such an alliance is unlikely and warns that closer friendships between English speaking nations have deep roots that electioneering winds cannot erase.
A damaged express parcel sent to Judge Powers in Salt Lake City contained dynamite and timing components. Police traced the crate to a Bubeka prison camp shipment, with the suspect ex-convict not yet arrested. Local report notes the incident followed a prior trial of the same judge.
The annual conference of the International Law Association opened today in Buffalo aided by remarks from notable figures. Joseph G. Alexander of London led the gathering as honorary president, with speeches from Senator Charles F. Manderson and other leaders delivering welcoming addresses.
St Paul officials deny planned rate war in western Pomde amid unclear communications. Fragmentary telegraph notes suggest authorities anticipate ongoing tensions over pricing and regional policies. The report reflects a chaotic exchange of lines and incomplete details from Chicago dispatches.
President and Mrs. McKinley with family members visit West Lawn Cemetery in Canton to lay flowers on the graves. They receive many letters and telegrams of congratulations for his Pittsburg address.
James B. Mackie and his company announce a matinee and evening performance of Grimes Cellar Doo at Crawford theater for Labor Day with a farce comedy and vaudeville features touted as entertaining. Root Goes to Sandy Hook tests at Camp Hop yard. Dividends declared by Rio Grande Western with stock payment plans and dates.
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