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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
4
The faded clipping surveys politics and economy with notes on the prohibition movement, Republican conventions, and global trade. It references figures like General Jane Wheeler and Samuel Gompers, Tilts at tariffs, exports, cattle shipping, and local editorial musings from Atchison and Philadelphia style commentary.
Electricians nationwide watch the Nernst lamp by Prof Walter Nernst of Otto University. a high temperature incandescent filament in a vacuum promises to outmatch carbon filaments, offering cheaper, brighter light and a new direction for electric illumination though not yet perfected.
A quirky column notes on public behavior and social hypocrisy. It mocks political orators, calls out the tax collector, and jokes about relationships, integrity, and self deception in a brisk editorial voice. The piece lampoons attitudes toward money, fairness, and honesty.
A fragmented column question essay discusses women and mens judgments about other women. It ponders why old maids are anti-reliant and links self-reliance to single status, noting fatigue from thinking about decisions for the next day. The piece uses playful language on gender expectations and relationships.
A historical advertisement claims twenty five years' constant use with no failure for croup. It describes the first sign as a peculiar rough cough in horses and children, touting Chamberlains Cough Remedy as preventing attacks. Sold by all druggists with notable testimonials and endorsements.
Patriotism and citizenship urged with calls for strong, healthy citizens. An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood cleanser and tonic for nerves, claiming it benefits all ages and both sexes. Testimonial from Jaste Eaton of Stafford Springs, Connecticut.
A Kansas letter plans an organized protest to Congress over rising twine prices and alleged cords makers colluding with importers. D W Bluke of Pratt cites price jumps from six to eleven cents a pound and warns June open ports could raise hemp costs for farmers and implement dealers across Kansas and neighboring states. He urges Secretary Wilson and Congress to act within thirty days, promising thousands of letters from dealers and farmers to push the issue.
In Emporia Mrs T H Wint Jams from California investigates a land deal linked to a man named Mr Williams who owned a sheep ranch southwest of town twelve years ago. An agent held 416 acres, a mortgage of 31 20 was tied to it, and Williams says funds were misused by the agent to cover taxes. The land sold for taxes on May 4 1904 to B Cronkhite for about 71400. Williams alleges no mortgage payment was made and the agent funded the money for his own use. the agent is dead and his estate worthless.
Two personal injury actions were filed yesterday in the common pleas court clerk’s office against the W. Mo Electric Railroad Co. by J A Cooper and his wife alleging injury when a streetcar failed to stop at a designated point. The wife, in a delicate condition with a fourteen month old, was pulled from the car and grounded after being unable to arise.
Alfred Howey, traveling from Brendville to Galena, sues for 1935 in damages alleging a car struck him at Seventh and Beltview, throwing him to the ground and breaking bones in his left wrist. The incident left him injured and seeks compensation from the late company.
In Galena on December 16 Ivan Farington remains missing, prompting a search by the Modern Woodmen of America in nearby Frisco mining shafts. A reward pool includes funds for the recovery or conviction of Farington’s killer, provided by his father W Farington and members of the Woodmen.
Fort Scott reports Kansas A U W aims at a 6 percent jump in current year membership. Supreme Lodge offers a 5000 cash prize to the state achieving the target. Kansas started with 25,700 members and now 32,000, a net gain of 3,300, with 1,500 applications approved in the last two months, a new record for the order.
Fort Scott reports Miss Sarah Galloway youngest daughter of the late Judge John Galloway has found notable success on New York stages. Descriptions recall her as a bright outdoor girl with a white hair impression, once lively and ten years old in Fort Scott, with her mother a city schoolteacher. The family moved to Guthrie around 1870, where Judge Galloway died. his wife, son John, and a sister are said to remain.
Greensburg waterworks plant transferred to Alva Oklahoma in a formal deal settled in Wichita on December 16. City officials from Greensburg and Alva met at the Fourth National Bank where $4,000 was paid by the bondholders who had held the older $35,000 debt and now took title to the plant built with their funds.
Fort Scott ends contract with electric light company after expiry as city lights failed last night due to no need from clear skies. Galena plans spring Opera House expansion adding a second story and larger stage to seat about 1400. Wellington awards four new county bridges with bids from 4100 to 5000 dollars. Fort Riley recruiting office opens in Emporia with Sergeant Bercan seeking about 300 men. Lieutenant Uline to recruit next day. Local jurors seek regular day pay. county attorney warns against approving bills. Par nsworth Kansas post office established with Harman Schultz named postmaster.
In Red Bud a hermit named George Hepp, long secluded, was found unconscious in his cabin with his dog nearby. A diary and papers reveal a German captain who killed a fellow officer in a Franco Prussian War duel over a concealed love affair, then fled to the United States and settled near Red Bud.
City Real Estate Company has filed in district court to vacate more than thirty acres of Oak land in Oakland Park. The suit covers three ten acre tracts in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 21 township 1 range 16, bordered by Guldland Avenue. The land, described as Oak land North Springfield Winfield Kellam Strait and Central areas, is currently used for agricultural purposes.
The Postoffice Department ordered Quinton Heights post office closed after December 21 with patrons to receive mail via the Mission rural delivery route. This marks a third closure by the Misaton route in three months, following Retbrook and Whitfeld, with Wanamaker pending. The Topeka to Wanamaker star route will also be abolished once Wanamaker closes.
A Denver report states every member of the First Colorado regiment in the Philippines, especially those from Denver, returned with a disease. Doctors C Ty Locke and Dotter George Thornton testified the men suffer from consumption and digestive issues, with lung problems less common but noted. Local soldiers seek advice and treatment amid widespread illness rumors.
A box of Ivory Soap is offered to a reader to test in their laundry. The advertiser asserts the soap is pure and gentle on fabrics, promising no damage and urging customers to compare with their laundress for a week.
A Topeka bookseller notes lower prices across genres with many titles discounted. Five works by a favored author can be bought for 1.50 in a Heat box, while other reads drop from 1.25 to 60 cents and 1.00 books to 25 cents. A shopper remarks on society’s choice of Locks over vegetables for gifts, and a woman seeks a book for a gentleman friend, prioritizing binding quality over content.
Chicago reports a stenographer Mrs Palmer residing at 1 Hubbard Chart perished in a fire that trapped her on the third floor as spectators watched helplessly. The deadly blaze began near her room around 1 oclock, smoke and flames driving her to the window where cries for help drew scant aid from bystanders.
Terre Haute Ind Dec 16 The new trotting association formed by merging two prior groups names PB W Trams of the Americas Trotting Association as president It plans to seek Grand Circuit status and circuit dates The consensus is Toutsville may miss next year’s meet while Terre Haute would retain the previous dates with larger purses offered
H H Huntington of the Southern Pacific travels to Sonora Mexico with a team to examine a coal bed sixty miles off the Sonora Railway. The rail line, recently purchased, plans to spend 600000 on the coal venture and 1500000 on a branch line. The company has used 14 cars a day for coal shipments from Utah Wyoming to Nevada and California, with coal reaching Bakersfield.
Miss Helen Morgan, the young teacher involved in the Youman case, encounters trouble at the Menahem township school but is expected to prevail. A pupil refused after school punishment, fought back, and damaged her lute. authorities and the school board support Morgan as County Superintendent Stout investigates.
In a restraint suit, J F P McCloud challenges County Treasurer Phillips and others over a special tax on property on Quincy Street meant to fund a ten year strip along the street. The city lacks an agreement with Harber Asphalt to defend such suits, placing the asphalt firm as the real defendant. Washington reports President Nixon nominated Edwin V Morgan of New York to be secretary of the legation at Seoul Korea.
The Santa Fe announces holiday rates for round trip tickets within two hundred miles from Missouri River to western meal points. One fare for the round trip on December 23 24 35 80 and January 1 1000. Through tickets from the Missouri River to western points priced one fare and one third within two hundred miles. Moriekets, tiddere and other information apply. T. La Wing, Agent, Topeka Kan.
A man named B D Blanton of Thackerville Oklahoma sustained a leg injury while running. The report notes the incident and mentions remedies including salves and tonics advertised by a Kansas company. Strong entities include Thackerville and Greenfaucken's Ariew as products in the era’s medical ads.
An OCR fragment advertises Rock Island Route tickets on sale December 3 to $5 5 in vague terms and references January dates. The text also includes testimonials for a “Stya tic Cure” and a Christmas gift eye glass ad by Chas Bennett plus statements from Swift and Holliday druggists claiming relief within hours.
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