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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
4
The text discusses Democratic proposals to recover a $20,009,000 payment to Spain, mentions political criticism of figures like Root, and notes broader commentary on U S policy, taxation, and economic issues spanning politicians, agencies, and trade with Germany and Britain. It reflects a mosaic of opinions, editorials, and international trade references common to late 19th or early 20th century newspapers.
The New York World reports a rise in England's price for American gold eagles to 76s 6d, with London drawing in 1.7 million dollars in eagles from U S reserves. The South African war sparked money scarcity and the bank rate rose toward four percent, yet gold outflows may not be large enough to ease tensions.
Fragment references large monetary figures and proposed moves to avoid losses. It mentions spare funds and trade implications, suggesting concern over losing a portion of a substantial sum. The text is garbled and partially unintelligible.
The New York Journal argues that municipal ownership of public franchises will ease financial bickering between politicians and city contractors. It claims ownership broadens use of city resources for social progress and makes elections more about governance than profits, bringing citizens closer to municipal administration.
The column critiques town morals and social behavior with rambling anecdotes. A mix of prosaic maxims and quips mocks ambition, rumor, gender roles, and public opinion, referencing communities, personal conduct, and imagined consequences without clear events or dates. The piece leans satirical on small town pretenses and social guidance.
A quirky jumble of aphorisms and jokes about politics, marriage, ambition, and manners. The snippet mentions Miss Penny who married Mr Nickle and jokes about a St Louis man boasting a dog that can sing barcaroles. Each line offers wry, cautionary observations on society and self.
A fragment outlines humor about bachelors and women, noting jokes about independence, fashion, and social behavior. It mentions a common Christmas gag of sticking humorous items on walls and a satirical view of male vanity in dress. The tone mimics light social satire from aperiod voice.
The Hard Land company unveils a new corporation led by ex Governor Lily Lewell with a focus on land loans and property ventures. Other ex governors including Morrill, Leeay, Humphrey, Glick, Verner Crawford and Staley are noted for land and banking activities across Kansas and Washington.
Washington, Dec 1 The article enumerates the key standing committees and their members in the U S House, naming members by state and district across Ways and Means Appropriations Judiciary Banking and Currency Inter state and foreign commerce Harbors and Waterways Merchant Marine and Fisheries Foreign Affairs Military Affairs Public Lands Public Buildings and Grounds Elections and other panels. It highlights party representation and the distribution of influential assignments among long standing figures.
Washington December 29 Wes V Allen the newly appointed Nebraska senator took the oath of office after being presented by colleague Mr Thurston at the secretary's desk The session included a party line vote on a nominations committee matter and the ousted postmaster inquiry in Utah was referred The House agreed to several routine motions and the day closed with brief executive business
Frank W Eldredge a seven days ahead of the devil claim to fame as a serving young man touring Topeka with Riscard. He is tied to Morrison's Paust production seen at Crawford theater Christmas. Eldredge and fellow managers Mugirg and Morrison share a history of military film work. Morrison captained in the Thirteenth Connecticut during Port Hudson. Munro visited last week for Frederick the Great. Eldredge served in the Sentch regiment in Egypt from 188? to 18?, and saw Quevice in the Philippines as part of the Gtah Meht artillery.
Four months after purchase, Fred A. Collier L. I Roby and Bw Turman announce sale of the Joplin Herald to F. L. Cowles and Hale Sturges. New owners take charge Tuesday December 18 with plans to continue the Herald as the mining district’s leading newspaper and add Associated Press news.
Funeral held Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 from the family Seabee Buchanan Street. Lyan Puniniain Pens honored with Bennett's Book Store at 749 Kansas Avenue. We give green stamps.
Officer McElroy arrested hack driver Charles Chadwick for drunkenness. In a wild pursuit using the hack as a wagon, McElroy took the reins to stop the vehicle at 1:20 a.m. The officer demanded the star and later drove the hack to the station, noting risks of pursuing a fellow officer.
Washington Dec. 19 The secretary of the treasury reports a substantial flow of applications from national banks for deposits of public funds under last night’s announcement Most are from New York and other eastern cities with some from western banks These deposits will be converted to United States bonds at par value with 5 percent return on 38 and 9 percent on 2x The move aims to prevent temporary bond excess and stabilize market prices Officials note revenue totals remain around 1,000,000 daily and anticipate effects may take days to show as allocations favor banks not to push bond prices higher to benefit markets
Topeka backers led by Probate Judge Dolman W S Kale and FE Baker provided funds for a search in Southern Colorado tied to a lost gold mine. The tale centers on Clark and a map, with Parlin traveling from Topeka to seek the mine, racing money to sustain digging and paying supplies.
Mayor Drew and Topeka city council will travel to Kansas City Wednesday morning to attend a session of the Kansas Municipal League. The gathering brings together officers from first class cities to discuss matters affecting larger communities in Kansas.
The Plain Dealer notes a boxer unfamiliar to one observer showed a surprising howl during a recent sparring session. A wooden leg warped after he stepped in sun, revealing new limitations and an unexpected vulnerability.
McGrady, a stern Chicago Times-Herald guard, confronts a German woman about damaging apple trees. He then comforts her, learns she is crippled by grief for her dying child, and is touched by a vision of mercy as he helps her away, offering a sprig and a moment of human relief.
Brumby seen sent home following a full military funeral in Oakland Cemetery. The procession included marines, the marine band, and a large naval tribute. Admiral Neywart and Mrs Neywart attended, with many relatives and a formal pallbearer delegation from the Navy Yard.
Commodore Hodgers of the U S Navy oversees a recruit station and rejects a Filipino applicant’s name as unsuitable, prompting the man to offer a better name, Denjo de Sanco Rasantnl, before finally being accepted. The exchange reveals the era’s insistence on English sounding names and the Navy’s naming expectations.
Fragmentary OCR records a market report noting call loans at two percent and various price points. It mentions the market opening and fluctuations around noon with scattered figures such as 32 89 and 200 in unclear contexts.
Fragmented OCR text shows a rough dialogue with hints of instruction on speech and manners. It mentions confrontations at a place, warnings about temper, and references to adults and a tense scene with characters like Mike, Joe, and others. The passage lacks coherent narrative.
Fragmentary court notes detail Monnett’s stance against alleged bribery related to a Standish Company deal. References mention Attorney General Furnie and officials such as Charles Suire of New York, with claims of a $4000? bribe aimed to influence a pending contract and potential default actions. The record cites Frank Haskell and Frank Rockefeller in executive roles and notes shifts in representation and charges connected to the alleged scheme.
Fragmentary report notes a dry Sunday at Independence and a city council discussion over a petition ordinance. It mentions ongoing elections, past winters, and long-running debates affecting the town’s future. The timing references a December period and a Monday council session.
Local notice lists Chas Bennett, optician, at 730 Kanaas Avenue. Text appears garbled but identifies Bennett as the eye care professional associated with the listed address.
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