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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
4
The piece surveys editorials from Philadelphia and Indianapolis papers on ship subsidy opposition, tariff protection, and public utilities. It notes debates in Congress, the influence of finance interests, and a trend toward protectionist policy amid calls to curb subsidies and reduce surplus. It references Debs, Rockefeller links, and imperial era sentiments.
The writer argues Congress should remove subsidies for Carnegie steel and rival industries instead of extending aid to steamship lines. James J. Hill notes American plate makers export more cheaply, urging no protective duty if domestic mills lower prices for rails, billets, and wire, stressing imported costs.
A humorous column notes that idlers quit jobs quickly, old age opinions, women’s fashions, tears melting hearts, and reflections on a funny world. It mocks newspaper circulation boosts, church bazaars, and grand opera theatrics with light, domestic humor.
The quirky column collects snippets about divorce worries, gentlemanly conduct, money myths, and social observations. It riffs on trust between men and women, the ballot and jury as world influencers, and light ironic quips from a Philadelphia reflection.
Dr James E Cole of Alma announces a new automobile with a plan to drive 40 miles from Alma to Topeka in one hour at 40 mph on rough roads. He and partner Andrew Lang say patents were taken and a Topeka factory may be built with potential local capital interest. The car would sell for about 250 dollars, cheaper than existing models, and a timed trial is set for Saturday.
Inman Review notes Henry Roberteer and RG A Haberiein dispute who has lived in the county longest. Haberiein traces state residence to March last year, recalling Kansas evolution from desert and Indian hunting grounds to prosperous homes. Haberiein once ran a Leavenworth newspaper. brother Ed F Haberlein lives in this city.
Captain Chester sailed from Smyrna to rejoin the Kentucky after a brief visit to Constantinople. He thanked local authorities for the agreeable stay and reported the trip began this morning.
The Tiiets Staats Zeltone, a German newspaper, was sold at auction to Mrs Marg herita Ruster widow of Herman Ruster former editor. Bids ranged from $867 to 1580 and the sale price stood at $50,200 with a $150,000 mortgage, making total value over $204,000. The firm will be reorganized immediately and publication will continue without interruption.
Washington DC bid by W Hobson wins the contract for the construction of a public project while Kansas City Kansas offers a clerk for the St. Joseph Missouri post office. Christmas sale at Unity Church set for December 13 and 14 with suppers Thursday evening.
A parent guidance note suggests giving a small amount of Scott's emulsion to a thin child to improve appetite and weight. Start with a quarter to half teaspoon if stomach is weak, then increase as tolerated. The remedy is stated to make the child stronger, hungrier, and healthier.
Prisoners in the city jail caused trouble after a bottle of alcohol was broken. In a brief fight M HB Burk was bruised and John Dahlgreen, a trusty inmate, assisted others. Guards recovered one bottle and several empties labeled white horse. The chief suspects two or more men are involved and a court appearance is set for later. Trusties will lose access to items entering the jail.
Mrs Warry Tracy wife of Harry Tracy private secretary of Pension Agent Cyrus Iviand who disappeared last November 6 leaves with her parents at Great Bend Barton county Kaw. She has had no word on his whereabouts since his husband’s disappearance and has been unable to secure information.
The State jury found Page guilty in the case State vs Page for violating the prohibitory law. The verdict came after a Stahl's grove picnic in summer when liquor was sold to attendees. Chief Stahl testified as a witness in the proceedings.
Francis W Neuman of Edna Kansas married Laura A Whitley of Barthet Kansas at the Laclede hotel in St Louis. The Rev J W Cunningham officiated. The couple came to St Louis to surprise Kansas friends and will return shortly.
Time has passed. President Ripley replies from Topeka December 12 1900 after an interview with the State Journal. He says the 12th suggestion was considered but compliance is not possible. He notes strikers on our lines in Colorado acted without grievance against the company and violated obligations. The public and law should judge guilt. He declares arbitration time has passed.
A Huntington Indiana attorney Brahyan travels to Broken Bow to assist in prosecuting William Oxley for the murder of W H Palthart on a farm near Muirhart. The sister of the dead man testified in a dream seeing the assault and ax blows. Oxley and Palthart were last seen together at the farm. no other person was reported on the premises.
In a hotel corridor tale a young soldier healed by a surgeon stitching with chicken skin survives a throat wound from a Filipina bullet. After returning home he marries but develops barnyard quirks revealing lingering effects. A southern town women's club faces a scandal over suspected prostitution and mayoral actions, ending with the mayor expelling the women and the club shifting focus back to literature.
An international conference in Brussels for the protection of industrial property, with US Assistant Patent Commissioner Champees and Minister Townsend as American representatives, adopted three resolutions. The first extends exclusive rights from months to a year for patents, and from four months to four months for designs. The second endorses reciprocal protection against unfair competition. The third states patents cannot lapse due to non circulation, except after a minimum delay of three years from the first application in compliant countries or when patent owners fail to justify inactivity.
Dublin parliament party leaders McDermott and William Brien move and support Redmond for the present and coming session. The event involves municipal league topics and city officials from New York and other cities discussing tax reform and paving projects.
A New York report claimed ex queen Liliuokalani died of typhoid fever at the Presbyt Hospital. Hospital officials said the report was untrue. Other items note a London telegram about Scotch oil companies seeking to fix and control prices in coordination with Anglo American interests.
In Washington the foreign relations panel advanced more changes to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty after the vote. One Elkins amendment seeks to restore the Clayton-Bulwer pact in full, while another would grant the United States power to seize territory adjacent to the canal. Also noted is Terry McGovern heading to Chicago for a bout with Joe Gans, traveling with his trainers on the Northwestern route.
Zick Ryan attends Galt Lake City event while Senator elect Wright visits. McClure meeting tickets distributed for next Sunday at the auditorium. State legislative committee plans to draft Towda bill. India Marine Reiter committee winds up. Sunday services announced at Gryen Cathedral. City ordinance requires physicians to register. penalties for crime violations set at eight dollars. Transportation and invention news from Denver include electric mining device under study. moon launch possibilities discussed by inventors.
Washington reports nominate John W Verluen and Sommer loner for Literra Ferente. Pingree tax measure advances to committee, with reforms on railroads and utilities. New York notes Vice President Thorne remarks on coal stock values and potential price rights amid market tensions. Sentences reflect a crowded, unclear OCR snapshot of 19th century legislative and corporate affairs.
The Rt. Louis Republic reports Shawnee County sheriff Porterook and Alexander Drummond arrived in Louis to discuss a case. The sheriff notes the matter may be settled in court while indicating the pair will return with Cook and the prisoner tomorrow evening.
A scrambled note reports an early route for a Colorado flyra event featuring Beaver and Senoun, with scattered details on the 2088 beaver trek and related features. The fragment hints at a transportation or racing sequence and a geographic link to Colorado.
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