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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
4
A Topeka State Journal column surveys current events from Africa and Wall Street. It notes rumors about the possible outcomes of imperial conflicts, political reform and party dynamics, including Democrats and Fenian plans, while assessing the U S money market and potential shifts in national conventions and leadership. The piece references figures and locations like Wall Street, New York, and Kansas City in a period-justice context.
The New York Sun prints a December 19 1898 date and claims the Bentiry writing denotes days months and years by a single principle. The piece argues the year of the Lord numbering and references Prentidemt Stickinkey without clear context, illustrating a dated calendar interpretation.
Fragmentary text reflects a dated reflection on the new century and a ceremonial milestone. It mentions the twentieth century and year reference, with unclear dates and phrases. No clear persons, places, or events emerge.
A jumble of pointed paragraphs lampoons cautionary sayings about love, marriage, and self awareness. It quotes brief witticisms from an Irish philosopher and notes how restraint and vanity shape relationships across shared social norms.
The readable lines discuss romantic notions of engagement and marriage, mentioning women writers, matches to heaven, and observations about hair and grooming as signs of desire for control in relationships. The fragmentary text hints at social attitudes without clear events or names.
New York dispatch reports Kia McPartland to fight Young Mahoney Thursday night at Paterson New Jersey in a bid for reach. The bout offers 31 000 and 60 percent of receipts with McPartland aiming to extend a 273 record as Mahoney brings Philly reputation and a string of wins over notable opponents to the ring.
Fragmentary OCR items describe money and meat trades with scattered names and places. The garbled wording limits clear facts but hints at a local tavern or market context, wage mentions, and payment issues. No coherent events or individuals can be reliably identified from the readable fragments.
Glimpses of a damaged report describe a gilt framed card minting a scene at Appomattots and note Tolley Moore escaping from Nowata territory after stabbing City Marshal Stests in Sikawah. Moore eludes capture as state police pursue him toward Muscogee with uncertain recovery prospects.
An advertising snippet extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for internal health and outward vigor. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Mastur of Ogdensburg and Jespapisl of Auburn, claiming relief from catarrh and years of illness, praising improved digestion, blood purity, and strength.
Atchison reports a dramatic revival at Forest Park where Rev. Smothers led sixteen baptisms in freezing water. Five hundred residents witnessed as chunks of ice were cleared between immersions. Despite cold, songs resounded and the minister kept the flow of baptisms underway, with many onlookers moved by the sight.
J Morena, residing at Ninth and Sycamore, once toured England and secured nine English evergreen sprout cuttings from Mrs Morgan’s estate near London. Returned to Coffeyville, planted them, but dry air killed most. one tree survived, growing three feet high and described as a delicate green bush.
Fort Scott Kansas December 37 county clerk Franksberger orders a hearing December 28 to show cause why Water Snob company personal property should be taxed higher. Current tax is 204 on 49000 property with 1379 valuation cited for reassessment. The plant two years ago valued 165000 with 30 percent rate implies tax on 5400.
Thieves broke into the Ninth Street church and stole sacred items including a silver chalice, two silver options, a gold plated vitell, a water font, a crucifix, and a brass cross and gate. The tabernacle was desecrated and the Christ figure removed. The theft was not discovered until morning.
Wyandotte County officials report a cash balance of 168,009 and a tax base rise ahead, suggesting no need for the 856,000 bond issue authorized by the last legislature. Officials say year end funds and higher assessments will keep spending in check, with tax revenues improving as 1900 approaches.
Ex Mayor Dawes A Hook left Leavenworth for southern Old Mexico to manage a ten acre coffee plantation with 6,000 trees. He travels with his daughter and expects steady work amid a growing local interest from about sixteen other Leavenworth residents planning large plantings. Some owners reportedly have up to 35,000 trees as they eye a profitable season.
In Leavenworth on December 27 MME Nevada and manager Mr Young planned to avoid the city after a hurried departure. Promoter E E Coombs reputedly guaranteed a sine on the act, but the advance sale totaled about twenty dollars, prompting the swift exit on the first outgoing train.
Henry A. Smithern and Alma J. Howard were arrested in Leavenworth on December 27 on a charge of adultery. George Howard, the woman's husband, aided by a local farmer, sought to bring Alma home. Alma Howard, with two daughters aged 15 and 13, had left Beverly and stayed at the Model Restaurant on Cherokee Street, claiming a recent marriage to Smithern.
Interest grows in Leavenworth for a new opera house worth 30000 to 10000 funded now with further backing. Backers promise swift construction once subscriptions confirm support, aiming at a central city site and a modern theatre for the community. Nearby notes report pensions, local Christmas observances, and a police officer’s death, with a brief item on cotton growing and horse thefts in the region.
Chicago reports The Times Herald says Paul Morton, third vice president of the Santa Fe railroad, may head the reorganized Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf system. Plans outline a transcontinental network from Atlantic to Pacific, reaching the Gulf, with ties to Hill and Harriman interests and Gulf road reorganizations.
The article traces the pension scheme origins from 1967 within the Pennsylvania railroad voluntary relief department. It notes delays due to executives Roberts Thomson and Cassatt, then approval under President Huay, with a starting fund of 700000 and annual revenue of 128000. The plan will fund superannuated relief members and augment their pensions.
Rock Island agencies announce reorganizations with G. M. Thompson named agent and operator at Peabody W. E. Lipscomb moved from Peabody to Enid replacing F A Ouden W Wooldridge named agent and operator at Peck succeeding Pi Morrison Morrison becomes agent at Union City replacing A Lusk who is on leave of absence in Dodge City and related postings across the region
A prominent railroad official says disparities in classifications and rates should be corrected as they arise, noting investors expect returns and merchants raise prices. He argues railroads need to share in prosperity produced by workers, criticizing critics as overblown while defending current service under pressure.
A fragment describes wage and cost impacts after new rates. It notes higher wages for Sones, increased equipment and supply costs, and raised maintenance and operation expenses for railroads, affecting their ability to balance ends.
Chicago Dec 21 advance copies of Union Pacific railroad annual report for the year ended June 20 list gross earnings 19 811 641 operating expenses 11 412 168 net earnings 4 899 473 interest and dividends 1 215 785 and other figures including balances 9 613 209 interest on funded debts 2 620 000 balance 5 758 008 and remittance from Cremon Short Line 706 189 with dividends of 2 6%5 percent noted.
Plans for a line into northern Arkansas progress with the Eureka Springs extension to Harrison. St Louis capitalists, Charles Kerens, and local boosters raise funds and secure right of way. the route aims to tap the mined fields, with independent operation under a rebate tariff.
Omaha. Neb. Dec 27 It was announced to local railway circles that eastern roads backed down from a proposed proportional freight rate on shipments destined for Missouri river points through Chicago. The change would have shifted west of the Mississippi rate to the Missouri river basin and affected Chicago Omaha and St. Louis routes.
Wellington December 27 a festive round house supper was hosted by the night crew with oysters cooked in a six pound can over a forge and served with improvised tables. The scene featured tin cups as bowls and wrapping paper as tablecloths as members shared crackers pickles fruit cake and malt. The gathering included a telephony link to the round house and resolutions to email letters from any absent member next Christmas.
A report describes a local Strong City visit to run on Nosa with vacancies noted for a Oreman om See. December events tie to a church outreach as members in the western part of CW State share Christma toys and engage with musical organizations.
The program lists multiple teaching and committee items with speakers and discussions. Attendees include education officials such as the county superintendent and state officials. The day features two minute reports, training sessions, and general discussion in the afternoon, with a closing address by a named official. Several organizations and clubs are mentioned, including Ladies' Exchange and Grand Treasurer, reflecting a broad school community agenda.
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