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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
4
A voter from Haverhill expresses satisfaction with a Socialist mayor and votes to reelect him for currency reform stance. The piece notes debate on war taxes, governance, and congressional seating, with discussions of Roosevelt era issues, including tariff, veterans, and federal pay. The tone echoes a national press roundup with multiple political figures and topics.
A fragmentary excerpt discusses the social cue of a widow delaying the undertaker bill and the notion that a man’s proof of friendship lies in his aid to the bereaved. The text hints at intimate confidences between a woman and her close friend and touches on social rituals surrounding loss.
A fragmentary historic column critiques gossip about women and morality. It condemns intrusive chatter about private life, notes alarm about churchgoing habits, and mocks sensational tales from book agents While condemning gossip it highlights distrust of faddish hygiene and social scrutiny in a tight community.
A fragmented OCR style paragraph mix includes quirky aphorisms and old timey witticisms about weather, age, money, and gender roles. It quips on men’s vanity, a clever thief, and the stubbornness of diamonds, preserving a dated voice with odd spellings and misplaced phrases.
From the New York Press a witty note on manners and romance contrasts fat social critique with gender expectations. It jokes about love, vanity, and the power of appearance in relationships, hinting at masculine rights and social signals.
A fragmented historical note describes remedies for croup with various outdated terms and imprecise instructions. It mentions dosing ideas and references to medicines, powders, and mixtures with unclear origins, implying 19th or early 20th century medical folklore and domestic care practices.
Train information lists Piliman sleepers and true chair cars from Topeka Gully at 1850 hours via Subta Pe Route with mentions of Milano and San Antonio connection. The text includes stray names and vague anecdotes about an agent, depot, and a confusing scene with Jackrod Gus, plus a reference to W. Bauires at 7 Bates Avenue.
In Emporia Kansas a water crisis grips the town as tanks remain incomplete and wells run dry. Citizens queuing for purified river water, laundry hampered, and many go bathless while authorities struggle to supply tame water. The piece blends local humor with the drought’s harsh impact and recalls a past era sheriff McCollum tale from Emporia’s history.
Charles A. Martin, named National Mill collector, remains under arrest for forgery as investigators pursue a case tied to McLain and a scheme to extract about twelve thousand dollars from friends and associates. He claimed authority over funds of The National Mill & Elevator Co. and used personal notes to secure payments.
Amos Phillips allegedly told the tale of the Edinger murder. Fort Reed, Die Tid, and George Smith of Kansas City, along with Amos Phillips of Fish Hits Me, are held in Jail charged with the crime. Reports claim a confession describes three wagons involved and multiple parties traveling together to witness the killing.
The account describes a mob scene with Be Tellfo Hliness’s wagon and Edlinger being attacked. The Smiths stood over the wounded man as Hollinger was struck with an ox and lived for two hours. Phillips claims threats to silence him and a prolonged lament before the body was disposed of.
Dickinson Cement Mills expands with gypsum beds near Quanah Texas to augment beds at South Dickinson not yet proven. A new mill location is under way and scheduled to be operational next spring. Hope plaster unit runs around the clock but lags behind plan.
In a crowded meeting of grocers miners and local tradesmen the city discusses opening a new auditorium under a teat method plan amid contention over premium stamps and a proposed parcel post bill. Supporters push for a pure food show and a broader city tax approach while opposition warns of undue favoritism.
Columbus reports Peter Sella the multimillionaire of Forepaugh Sells Bros shows filed a petition for divorce on statutory grounds. In Indianapolis a national conference of Woman Suffragists convened with Miss Anthony presiding, addressing the fight for women’s rights. Local totals from the last state election indicate Republicans Carson 26,201 Haney 24,? Puller 22,010 Fusion Smith 17,070 Kenneday 14,035 Swannett 15,001.
An old state probe report shows lawmakers and appointees misdirected insurance exam fees into the state treasury. Republicans attacked Populist rivals while noting the inspector team took payments from Leedy and McNaul. Knights and Ladies supported thorough exams and paid $20 a day for a few days, aiming for reform.
Washington reports United States Consul Dudley in Vancouver concludes the American man Evere was wrongfully arrested across the Canadian line from Republic Washington. A detailed report will go to the State Department to demand the return of the man. The consul blames Ferry County officials, not Canadian officers, for the kidnapping.
Nebraska City observed the funeral of the late Senator Hayward with a large procession from the family residence to the cemetery. Governor and state officers attended, the state house at Lincoln closed, flags at half mast, and thousands viewed the remains as business paused for the service.
Special advices from Washington state report that U S revenue launch Guard and Scout which operated for four years to prevent smuggling from British Columbia into the United States will be discontinued. The two launches will be attached to the U S cutter Grant and officers Ballinger Cutter West Barrowe are reassigned to new posts aboard the Grant Perry and Tozier in New York and on the Perry respectively.
The sixth annual meeting of the Kan eus Hot Keepers association will be held at the National hotel in Salina on December 38 at 4 o clock. Mr Beat of the National hotel will entertain the association and it is expected that wives of all members will accompany them. The association is steadily growing and a GM attendance at this session is expected.
Ex detective M Capron once under Chief Steele was arrested by Officer Goff on an alleged assault charge. The incident involved Capron forcing Mathews Matthews to remove items from a room and throwing Matthews clothes outside, then inviting him to retrieve the objects by leaving. Matthews accuses Capron of assault and other misconduct.
Tahlequah reports the Cherokee 70 percent compensation claim of 440 000 was rejected by a 129 to 5 Senate vote. A counter offer to buy the claim for seven cents on the dollar gains traction. lower house support followed. Legislators expect a decision as reconcilements with allotment via the Dawes commission unfold.
Three boys aged 11 to 11 were arrested by police for breaking into coffin factories on Fast Sixth avenue and stealing $200 worth of metal casket trim. Watchman nabbed them in the building. one, Clif Mysick, turned over to police. They sold hatch trim for brass, earning $5 at a junk shop. Other thefts include brass hose nozzles and copper boiler parts.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor is seriously ill at his Washington home after a bicycle fall yesterday. Initially thought to be minor injuries, officials now fear internal damage.
Amos Phillips and two brothers known as Red and George Smith confessed to killing Leopold Edinger a farm hand in southwest Missouri. They claimed membership in a regional crime ring with two known rendezvous in Cedar and Bates counties. Public indignation runs high as Sheriff Wheeler tightens guards to prevent mob action.
An American officer was killed in a mutiny in one of the towns of Negros. No further particulars have been received.
Washington reports Kansas Republicans, once with two House members, now seek greater patronage shares. The delegation aims to boost seats through party influence, with Messrs Long Curtis and Calderhead named to a commission to secure allocations.
Nobel author Charles B. Sheldon refuses to pen sermons for papers citing personal earners, turning down offers from New York Herald and others. Meanwhile Noroe Vremya comments on McKinley’s message to Congress, arguing U S alliance with Britain hinges on advantage, viewing kinship as a peculiar episode in current affairs.
Chicago promoter W J Faulkner heads a movement to establish a ten g is and electrolyte plant. He will visit December 20 to file a charter with manager Joh Ketubens and discuss business matters. The charter application, filed last week, awaits approval with a $2.60 fee for a $12 000 capital. The company paid $25 on filing. About 2 000 cataracts have been cured, supporting belief in demand for the plant in Topeka.
Local attorney Paligen and partners from Kaneay City file to force Pete Foley Printing into bankruptcy. The effort targets the printing firm and its holdings amid allegations of liabilities and contested assets, with court action expected to determine the debtor’s fate.
A record notes an informal musical evening at Stn Elan Your Cub next Tuesday night with Tevt of parilar affairs during intervals. Promoter Mr Hagenbush and ticket agent details are mentioned plus a reference to the Wife Of eempal agent as paeeenter department. Deaths noted include Burton St John Bipe Ranke and Mary Bt. Jubin with funeral details provided for a local audience.
The text notes Col Buckner Crum, from the fons of istration, backing Col Alin Baldwin for a command in Kansas next year. Buckner, colonel of the Seventeenth, touts a strong military record and health benefit aims. The fragment references James Durkin at 630 Jackson Street and mentions Burdock Bitters as a cleanser.
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