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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
4
City paper notices cite subscription terms and offices in Topexe New York Chicago and London. Mentions Franklin Richardson manager and local clerks, with scattered commentary on currency debate and political figures including Croker Bryan Wheeler and Roberts.
Trustees of Girard propose a cooperative housekeeping experiment to provide light and heat with rent, potentially including meals. A central plant would supply utilities, with meals ordered via printed menus. critics say it improves on pets but falls short of full wages, urging deeper steps.
In Philadelphia a central kitchen is proposed to support tenants by supplying meals and heat. The project aims to create a communal hub labeled Arcaily in the Blake block, focusing on improving living conditions through shared food services and energy provision.
In Atchison Globe items a quarrel over make up and rumors of lovers surface. The piece mocks suspicions about couples, notes women’s status, and recalls a mayor gifting to an African woman while men showcase “superiority” with imagined moral stakes. The text blends gossip with social critique from a bygone era.
A collection of aphoristic lines on ego, friendship, honesty, smoking, business, and social quirks. Observations compare a man’s surface desires with deeper needs, note gender contrasts, and humorously reflect on debt, authority, and table talk, ending with a vivid image of women pecking at things.
Fragmented excerpts show Glen Elder Beloit and Geary County stories. Citizens, editors and candidates are cited with lost pocketbooks protests and party alignments as regional newspapers share scattered items from Caldwell New Haven Caldwell to Chanute Tribune and Inman Review.
A Kansas editor Harper of the Pleasanton Herald is accused of taking 7.50 for printing political notices for the Republican committee. The piece features sharp social critique from local figures while noting broader tensions with small politicians and changes in his career, including a departure to Mississippi to publish the People’s Messenger.
Denver December 1 record price for range beef cattle set as 12 Hereford steers born in North Park California sold for 5.75 dollars per 10 pounds by Colorado Packers company. Each steer averaged about 600 pounds and sold for roughly 550 dollars. The steers were bred from registered Herefords by Multivens of North Park Colorado and raised on bay and grass. This marks the highest price on record for range cattle this year and since 1882, equating to about six dollars per hundred pounds in Chicago.
Chicago reports say a 200 million dollar sugar trust is forming. American Sugar, Glucose Refining, and allied refineries could consolidate. H O Havemeyer reportedly secured options on key firms with plans to issue new certificates and redistribute stock. officials withheld comment.
In Wilmington Delaware factions vie for control as Republicans and Democrats edge toward rival conventions. The piece notes that key figures including McKinley supporters and local party leaders confront splits over endorsement and slate formation.
A Kansas court report notes a march with shouting and derisive chants directed at proceedings. Local observers report tensions outside the courthouse as participants voiced strong opinions on a disputed case.
In Pittsburg Kansas striking miners burned in effigy Judge Williams of the federal court at a large indignation demonstration. They carried a rough box coffin and a portrait of Williams while marching and burying the portrait amid derision toward federal courts. The scene reflected strong support for John P Heese and defiance of court orders.
Atchison papers report Mrs. Stauffer from Dodge City arrived with nine month old and two older children to place them in the soldiers' orphans home. She sought care and work but could not secure employment, and Dodge City authorities sent a ticket to return her to Berbonis. The scene at the home marked a rare public family separation.
Pittsburg smelters to resume operations under Muaymori Inc with J Lanyon full staff returning. About ten former workers will be rehired as the plant awakens after a lengthy shutdown. Coke ovens have remained burning and supply lines are strained as restart efforts begin amid lingering production frictions.
In Winfield a man named Morris was identified with money from a bank robbery in Blur City. Officers noted his display of cash and a bank official confirmed several notes. Morris denied involvement and was confronted by a church, with authorities pursuing more details and train access for witnesses.
Lindsters Ran dec 1 last evening witnessed the greatest musical event of the year in the state excepting the county, Professor Muga Bedinger’s new oratorio Herehanta was premiered in Bethany auditorium with an enthusiastic audience. It includes prologue, three parts, and an overture with a double chorus. The first part portrays Life at Bethany with Martha, Mary and Christ. The second part covers the Destruction and Self sacrifice of Love with interactions Mary Christ Judas and a chorus. The third part narrates The Trials and Triumphs of Faith detailing the death and resurrection of Lazarus with dramatic solos dialogues and choruses. Critics praised the chorus Thou Art the for its execution.
The report praises the orchestral and vocal power of a Stockholm connected oratorio adapted by Hue Bedlucer while noting a two year stay in the US. It details the 40 instrument ensemble, 4,000 seat audience, and two hour performance under Professor Thorstenders. Also covered is Nat Foster’s contest appeal for county clerk in Olathe amid a fusion sweep and judge assignments for the proceeding.
Finnchinson, on December 1, arranged with Thomas Parker for 140 Reno county turkeys, shipped to Wells Fargo agents and employees in Colorado. Each agent, clerk, and driver received a Thanksgiving bird, with the firm boasting thousands of employees and an annual turkey budget likely surpassing $20,000.
In Neodesha Geores A Guess of Company G Twentieth Kansan returned home after 45 months as fireman pad engineer in the Philippines and plans to seek work in Oakdale or California. Lawrence hosts Northeastern Kansan Teachers association session at University Hall with Principal FH Olney presiding and Mrs T Vernette Morse delivering a paper on Art and Artistes.
Obituary notes a Mr Wise and surviving family in Lyon county with ties to the Third ward and a local city course. The page lists pension awards in December for Kansans to multiple veterans and dependents, including Lawrence and Leavenworth facilities, with varying dollar amounts and origins from Columbus to Bronson.
In Wichita on December 1, Jim Tapp was warmly remembered by his colleagues at the Hed Front Hatchet with a generous gift a large gold ring. The ring bears the thirty second degree Masonry emblem and four diamond settings marking his recent advancement.
In Arkansas City Kansas two banks have hired special night watchmen after recent bank robberies at Bluit City and a safe at Newkirk. No trace of the Bim City bank robbers is found. A strong gas well for Edeur Zinc near Cherryvale was completed, its sound heard miles away.
Disconnected telegraph from Kingston reports unrest in San Domingo amid claims of a bloodless victory by Jimines followers over Heureaus, with opposition building to press for popular demands. In Chicago a convention of stock dealers and farmers discussed eradicating tuberculous disease, aiming for strong recommendations.
New York state canals work closed officially at once but water will be kept in until Monday so boats may get through. Business has been better than last year.
First class canney ocepine jet leaves Topeka daily via Santa Fe Route at 1220 a.m. Free rerlining chalr care on some train. War folders and reservations apply to T. L Eine, Agent, Depot. IRONQUILL Ifvent Cigars.
A massive blast struck the Latin Rand Powder works nine miles south of a Kansas City area town. Communication with the plant cut off. extent of damage and casualties is uncertain as police and residents report tremors felt in the city.
A quiet claim deed transfers three parcels including lots on lower Kana and areas around Sixth Avenue East in the city, with a $1 and other valuable considerations noted. Numerous typical transfers list buyers, sellers, and property details across blocks and avenues, including Birch and Forest streets, with prices ranging up to 5 000 dollars in various sections. A Chicago widow reports a street robbery case where $2400 was taken, with court actions noted and a widow seeking restitution.
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