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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented reflections on Wall Street, Secretary Gage, and market fears intertwine with debates over tariffs, protectionism, and the Philippine campaign. The piece notes General Lawton’s death shocking the nation and critiques policies seen as undermining protection and urging free trade amid global competition.
A Chicago Tribune style discussion argues that trust power harms competition and raises prices. It cites Indiana factory trends, notes some cities saw no benefits from trusts, and emphasizes the rise of independent factories as a remedy to preserve lower prices and quality. The piece warns that trusts can force arbitrary pricing and stunt broader prosperity.
An eclectic paste of Christmas musings and social blurbs notes holiday yearnings. It mentions Santa Claus, a Langemith reference, a missing person, and a preacher’s lonely weekdays. It recalls Lysander Appleton and Lady Buller, Christmas cards and cost details, and allusions to Belgrade’s fleet and a noted defeat.
Snippets critique social pretensions and public figures with satirical vignettes. The piece jests at bravado and self made men while noting Christmas costs and common foibles amid political and social commentary. It reflects a lively urban voice and reflects era humor.
A jumble of lines offering faulty gender views about love, marriage, and women. It notes perceptions of affection, voice, secrecy, crying, and appearances, suggesting stereotypes about how women act and respond in relationships. The text also mentions cushions and social calls in a disjointed, editorial voice.
The Senate confirms multiple nominees including M. J. Beate of Nebraska and H. W. a. hid for surveyor general roles, and names receivers of public moneys, private land claim reviewers, and district appraisers across states from Iowa to Oregon. Nominees include W. F. Davie, P. Bowbar, H. K. Mansfield, and others tied to agencies serving Cheyenne and Crow lands, Fort Apache, and related western districts.
Deaths reported include Frank McFadden of the Twentieth Kansas regiment with funeral at 1 10 PM from 22 Harhanan Street. Bearers and attendees were former regiment members and friends. A tribute display and grave service featured taps by two veterans, with many regiment members present. Also noted is the forthcoming funeral for Glen Dornan on Thursday at 3 PM with guards and friends in attendance. A war correspondent SAE ax Senukan, noted for her Paris reporting, is mentioned in connection with wartime coverage and continuing duties.
Six miles north of Kansas City Missouri Pacific train No 4 was robbed at Nearman by three armed men. They seized about $500 in jewelry and $150 in money from sleeping car passengers. Descriptions circulated to area authorities as pursuit followed into nearby woods.
Salina resident Sliss Lizster Wooster of Latin receives U S government praise as her primer and number box system is adopted for use in Indian government schools. About 25 000 Indian children attend these schools now, with next year funding expect to double as government contracts replace sectarian teaching. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs approved the books, elevating Wooster to a notable position as a textbook author tied to federal education.
John Carr former Leavenworth car company superintendent proposed sinking a four shaft coal mine to aid the city. The Commercial club approved the plan and appointed an investigator. The mine would be near the oxed mouth between the city and Lansite, with access from multiple roads and a thousand acres option already secured. Carr expects shaft completion and coal surfacing within several months, tying into the Kansas City and Leavenworth electric road.
A patient from Washington Barracks credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with cleansing blood and preventing complications after a gunshot wound. He reports severe attacks of disease eased, stating the tincture purified his blood and aided recovery. He adds a support note from an inn in Fall River and a personal endorsement of Hood's remedy.
Chanute reports Sheriff Prang brought Eleanor Lutz from Kansas City after her arrest on charges of abandoning four children. Formerly of Neosho county, she owned a farm 15 miles from Chanute. Her husband died by suicide last year, leaving four children aged 2 to 12, with $50 life insurance and a $2,800 homestead. The eldest stays in Chanute while the three younger are cared for by strangers on the farm.
The new electric road from Leavenworth to Kansas City will open for traffic January 1 after repeated delays. Construction dates slipped from July to August to October to January 1 due to material shortages and machinery delays. The power house is finished, dynamos installed, track laid, and the line ready to begin operations at a speed of 40 miles per hour.
New York and Denver led a choppy session as the stock market fluctuated with extra weakness from speculative pressure. Reports of inflation fears and rumors of rate adjustments weighed on railroad and utility shares, though some gains appeared in Brookline Transit related names amid a cautious rally before closing.
The twenty ninth annual Kansans board of agriculture meeting will convene in Topeka January 10 11 and 13 at Representative Hall. Noted speakers include Dr D E Baulman editor at Washington and Prof S J Hunter of the State University with topics on live stock alfalfa culture and insect life. Colonel Richard J Hinton will discuss irrigation and intensive cultivation while Dr Carl Swennson of Bethany College presents The Farmer Boy Prince of the Twentieth Century.
The Chase-Lister company debuts at Crawford theater with Faust on Christmas afternoon and night featuring Lewie Morrison as Mephisto and Augusta True as Marguerite. Also at Grand Opera House Christmas matinee and evening a Irish farce Will be the attraction. Mand Tsrrvil sues her mother in city court for $5 for labor in a bakery, seeking payment for work done.
Mrs Raub was robbed of her pocketbook at the post office this afternoon. The jacketbook contained a check and small change. A boy was observed nearby as she reached for the purse.
Guitars described as high quality instruments not toys, features include mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, position dots, American patent heads and imitation rosewood finish. Prices listed from 6.50 to 15.00. Multiple brand notes mention celluloid edges, inlays, and pearl dot inlays.
The Bailey forces press a thrice weekly Huron Herald to bolster W. J. Bailey for county leadership as public notices echo internal feuds. Rival factions rally around Donald and a Republican congressional convention, while county efforts aim to shift control toward Bailey allies amid ongoing disputes.
Judge Mazen granted divorce to D. Han sel from his wife Magsie Hansel after a 10 week marriage in district court yesterday afternoon. Hansel, employed at Cremerie Restaurant, stated he learned after the honeymoon that his wife did not meet his expectations and sought a divorce. the case was contested.
Article notes criticism of school insurance distribution and outlines Santa Fe Route holiday fare offers. It mentions round trip tickets at one fare for December travel with limited return dates and higher pricing for adjacent origins, plus a Topeka agent contact. The text blends municipal matters with transit promotions and ends with a garbled phrase.
Treasurer Grimes announces readiness to take up state warrants for payment. The state treasury starts processing warrants tomorrow as interest terms end after today. Citizens are advised payments may cease once the warrants are settled and funds are exhausted.
Washington December 20 Chairman Burton of the river and harbor committee says there will probably be no river and harbor bill at the present session. He notes engineers’ work and project plans are unfinished and bids not yet advertised. Costs and treasury needs affect the prospects, with several urgent projects and looming contracts on the Mississippi river. The finishing of these will extend past June, delaying action this session.
The present will ip 6 Gaye will nominate several men for the rank of captain with Halpi Ingalle of Missouri named as a possible appointee. The nomination is urged by Senator Baker and Republican House members from Kantian. Ingalls previously served as an officer in a volunteer regiment from Kansas during the Spanish American War. Get your Supper wi St Kansas Ave.
A long telegraphic condolence from the Executive Mansion dated December notes the death of Major General Lachan and honors his service with the Ninth Indiana volunteers. The message from Secretary Rost and others expresses sorrow and respect for his exemplary devotion to duty and his impact on the army and nation.
A garbled communication discusses a request related to pat fang and glasses. It mentions TV sites and testing, with references to strings like Blew Series and Evap tenn, focusing on attention to writing and a few errors in the text.
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