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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
11
A Kansas front page report states two people were seriously injured in a crash at Frontenac last night. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene, and injuries were reported as severe but non fatal.
An explosion at Mount Carmel Coal Company's No 6 shell near Prontenac, about four miles north of the city, at 7 PM killed two miners and seriously injured two others. The accident left several married men with families in destitute circumstances as rescue efforts began and investigators sought a cause.
Wichita man McLaushin, longjut former stenographer for Jade itedd, wins a civil service exam in Los Angeles and receives a Navy position offer. He plans to work as a stenographer and interpreter for the Navy before touring the world, with a route through San Francisco to New York and beyond.
A young man named Oscar Pettzer faced extreme mob violence at his Sedgwick County home after a recent wedding. Crowds from Andale demolished property, forced him from the house, and carried him around the yard while subjecting him to mockery and abuse with improvised torture, including weting and beating. They demanded alcohol and a lunch, then overwhelmed the groom with a second night of disorder.
Hutchinson December 15 The county schools annual report by Superintendent CL Devo shows enrollment totals by race with 4,720 white male pupils, 2, etc. The data note many children not in public schools and some attending private schools. Average public school attendance for year ending June 34 1909 was 5296. Teachers numbered 218, with 151 females. Male salaries averaged 45.52 monthly, female 28. The report highlights distress in county and a single case of a missing child in Carville noted December 16.
A boy named Wille left four and a half months ago to find employment. He traveled from Kansas City after sleeping at Union Station and receiving meals from a restaurant worker. With only 16 cents, he crossed to East St. Louis by ferry, was arrested at Union Station, and awaits possible return to his uncles in Venice, Illinois. Matron says he is intelligent and better behaved. Police seek his uncles in Venice.
In Atchison a saloon keeper and rest of the text describes Desi5 Henry von Kolbensehiag, an Atchison jointist, learning through the Hungarian government he has fallen heir to 3100 from his mother’s death. His father was a famed German army fighter who died in the war with France after Sedan. The elder Kolbensehiag left a large estate at Diedeshelm that will be divided after his wife’s death. Henry Kolbensehiag ran away to America at 16 and had not heard from his homeland in years.
Three inmates confined in the hospital at Leavenworth cut a hole in the floor and climbed a makeshift ladder to escape the enclosure wall, vanishing without trace. The escapees are J. P. Birbshield, Jack Bowles, and J. B. Watson, all white. sentences range from two to five years for various charges.
Reports from Leavenworth say guards surprised four convicts in a second floor room during a craps game at the state penitentiary. Authorities recount a cash haul and counterfeit notes, with claims disputed by prison officials who say only street money was present.
A single smallpox case in Leavenworth was moved to the county pest house after discovery in the city’s south part. Dr. Walter, city physician, stated there is no further infection risk and officials kept details quiet to avoid public alarm. He noted the patient, Busckburn, a Black miner from Riverside, as the source person.
A district court filing in Wellington cites a money dispute of about 34000 dollars. Plaintiffs include A Barkin and MW DaGele with W Wentworth named in the action tied to a prior judgment. Service attempted on Dubois and Wentworth, residents of the Strip, with money allegedly held at Farmers Bank and Security State Bank.
Jones Mitchell age 97 and Marle Reyes age 58 wed in Kansas City by Probate Judge Spyder. They are both Black ex-slaves with multiple prior marriages. Mitchell claims three prior marriages and wartime Union service. A facsimile of the Ulster County Greens dated 1902 describes Washingtons funeral with old fashion print and mourning margins.
Pensions listed with multiple recipients across towns including Hartford Willis Leavenworth Sedewick Rice Garnett and Betolt. Amounts show various sums, many eight or thirty six dollars, with notation Original widows and special status appearing in the fragmented list.
J A Cooper by attorney John Sapp and S B Cheeseman sues the Southeast Missouri Electric Railroad for 1250 alleging assault and battery on a passenger causing loss of balance and injury. The case cites beguilement by an employee and improper conduct on a car platform. The action requests damages for the incident and resulting injuries.
Nancy Barnett and husband to David Barnett, 275 dollars, lot 134 Lane street Horne's addition. H 8 Dutton and wife to Elma A. Jones, 1000 dollars, lots 162 163 and 165 Monroe street. Millie Nichols and husband to Geo Hefner, 400 dollars, lot 305 and 44 303 Seward ave Klein's addition. Elizabeth F Brown and husband to Ada J French et vir, 600 dollars, lot 199 Monroe street North Park addition. Sarah Munyhirter to Thos Manhirter, 700 dollars, 34 W to Se Wy U4-1S-it Rev F W Emerson introduced to members of Christian Church. Reverend Emerson welcomed by church and Ministerial Union. former Holton pastor and ex-Seneca resident, secretary of Christian Ministers association of Kansas. First Christian Church Topeka, about 450 members.
Shawnee County residents face a heavy tax bill as County Clerk Wright completes annual assessment tables. The Topeka property value stands at 9,0000 with general city tax totaling 125,990.52. Funds and allocations follow, detailing street, school, and other levies for the city.
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