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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports on railroad freight classification and rate proposals as central to national industrial costs. It notes a Portland Savings Bank scare as a joke boosted by overheard banter, prompting examiner assurances of soundness. The piece also offers a string of local quips on social manners, economy, and public life in a bustling Kansas city.
The ill fated era at the Crawford site closes as Julia Crawford’s company staged Juliet in the seventeenth century style at the old Severris and Van Buren corner. Performers like Theresa Hudson and Ragtiscent’s troupe faced tragedy and changing tastes as weather and dwindling crowds ended the run.
A garbled clipping from the Atchison Globe notes a day of illness with a cold and a nonsensical parade of phrases including Lake and Sante Chute with a heavy warden.
A garbled excerpt reflects reflections on character and duty. The piece notes men pursue hobbies for exercise and social signals, while others mock easy debt and misguided actions. It mentions judgments about Christmas books, patient training in medicine, and intergenerational expectations with a charity note toward helping the poor.
Fragmented humor column notes lighthearted lines about men and women. It mentions wives, dresses, babies, and witty observations, with ad-like sales copy for a brand of chewing or gloves and a stray location or brand name suggesting promotional content.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for various ailments including indigestion and nervous complaints. It claims doctors cannot analyze blood essential to organ function, and features testimonials from Portage Indiana and Wilmington Delaware praising the remedy's benefits.
In Wichita last night Joseph Ludwig of Harper county described Bohemian settlers planning to emigrate to a South American country promised land. He said a few Slovene settlers in Sedgwick county were also preparing to join next year. Bohemians, hardworking and liberal, may form a new colony abroad for homes and land.
Blue Rapids Masons held a day of ceremony and banquet. E A Winter acted as toastmaster with J A Deith presenting a lodge history from charter to present. Winter received a royal arch jewel. The lodge, once heavy with debt, now owns a substantial stone building with ground-floor Post Office rental and a large hall above.
Kansas City Kansas December 30 An old law carrier shade trees damaged by tenant James McGee. Oliver Behee owner sued for 4500 dollars but jury found for defendant with costs to be borne by Behee. Claim centered on shade trees valued highly by plaintiffs and farmers jurors.
Leavenworth and Dee report four new smallpox cases near Pope. Those affected are children in Sie Fall's family on the old Mulvey farm. The illness was traced to John Brooks who works for Fall. The county physician, who visited Loring and Pope, notes vaccination in Fall's family may lessen symptoms but expects all to contract smallpox before it ends. Brooks is recovering as the disease's progression slows.
Wichita man D G Duggan to lawfully head the Missouri Kansas telephone lines and Oklahoma paths as the company’s federal inspector. He will work with the company’s telephones across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma regions and oversee long distance operations.
Mr Duggan will supervise lines from Kansas City south to Guthrie and east to St Louis with toll line inspector duties. He previously visited Wellington to review Manager Pleny Simpson of the Wellington exchange who will head Arkansas City local work. Cry Romly of the Wichita total force will lead the Wellington exchange.
A terse obituary from Troy notes the death of John Hudson at 83 in West River land. Known as Johnny, he hailed from Kentucky and was a cousin of President U. Grant. He lived decades of isolation, never marrying, and spent years drifting socially while rumors of his past engagement and dissipation lingered.
Police arrest Joe Mitchell, a former nailer, for drunkenness and for pawning or selling his late father's effects to buy liquor. Witnesses say he took the watch from his father's pocket and pawned it, then disposed of furniture and bundled the clothing from the room where the elder man died.
James T. Bradley of Sedan withdraws from the race for Tebubliens nomination in this district citing business interests after consulting with bankers. Friends urge him to seek a delegate seat to the national convention in Philadelphia and he consents.
The Independence Tribune notes likely candidates for the GOP congressional nomination in the district. A. J. Wilson of Cherryvale is praised, but Al Clark or O. P. Enrenbright may enter the race. No confirmations from the men, and political plans may shift in the next ninety days.
Regular squadr annual inspection at battery 3 last evening at the old court house corner of Fourth street and Kansas avenue was led by Battalion Commander JH Robinson and Adjutant WJ Deacon. Officers praised the thorough check of property sabres and dress while Battery B demonstrated precise drill and Gatling gun work under Captain W A Peterson and Lieutenants De Doddes and Byron De. Visitors included Mrs H J Robinson Mrs W J Deacon Mrs Fred Doddes and Miss Violet M Wilsen.
Topeka recounts Frank Brooks, a known local figure, who vanished after last spring's city election. He has written from Joplin claiming involvement in business and mining, noting he had run for mayor and was defeated by Mayor Drew. Neither family nor Topeka friends know his current whereabouts or activities.
The guilty plea of Bi Gisben to burglary of a Third Street store was accepted with a $15 fine. An accomplice using the name E L Smith fled. bond for HW Slidened by J M Knight was forfeited as Smith did not appear. Frank Thomas, a colored youth, was fined $19 and costs after a separate incident.
In Denver Colorado yesterday three victims of a collision on the Calon Packe railroad at Brichton are in critical condition. G Rumpaing a traveling fan from Bradley Anerson of Kansas City suffers a compound skull fracture and internal injuries. C H Paine a Tunckian is severely burned and may not recover. Com mencing January 1 the post office will issue money orders payable in the republic of Mexico.
A Vatican report on the Epistle between the Christian Brothers in the United States and the French superiors bans teaching classics in American schools. Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco cited the bid for latitude, but the congregation rejects it, confirming that the American rules conflict with European limitations and must be upheld.
Bank officials in Lynn Massachusetts report a run on the five cent savings bank tied to rumors of involvement in the failure of the Globe Nathan bank of Postey. The Lyng Five Cent Savings Bank held 84 shares of Globe stock and the institution’s assets total one million dollars as of today, with officials noting potential demands could meet the needs of account holders.
The weekly bank statement shows increases in surplus $14 010 and loans $172 500. Specie and deposits decline, with decrease in makeup and fixed tender values. The bank holds excess reserves above legal requirements.
Sheriff Cook was summoned to Dover to see his brother George Cook who was injured in a morning runaway. The severity of his injuries is not known.
The Builders' society of the Third Presbyterian church met on Hancock Street Friday afternoon and elected officers: Mrs Samet Ash president, Mrs Low Pechner vice president, Mrs Leslie secretary, and Mrs Gen Hall treasurer. A farewell luncheon honored retiring president Mrs Piper before her move to Wyoming.
A health notice urges strengthening the body's system to drive off deep chest colds as cough syrups fail to relieve the illness. It emphasizes renewed vigor and resilience for recovery.
A cryptic OCR fragment notes the United States cruiser New York's arrival and hints at unclear quality and counterfeit warnings. It mentions skin and drug store references and various garbled phrases, with no coherent details or dates.
County commissioners forfeited bonds tied to John Shevlin alias Harry OConnor and Nellie OConnor in a pocketbook theft case from Henry Keeler. Shevlin, arrested 1897, vanished with bonds signed by Arthur Massey. Judge Gay postponed, bonds forfeited, Eugene Hagen seeks repayment.
The Church of the Assumption in Topeka will ring the midnight mass at midnight and a half hour before for New Year’s opening. Very Rev Dean Haydon will lead with Father Warrigan and Father Dally assisting. Special music and decorations prepared for Christmas services. Benediction will conclude the mass.
Minneapolis names Bec Warbert P Tanner as successor to General Superintendent TL Gate, who becomes general manager of the foreign Central. The appointment is effective immediately with Tanner overseeing transportation. He arrives from St Louis via Santa Fe and is described as a comparatively young man.
A cluttered North Topeka column records residents traveling to Kansas City Pratt and surrounding areas. It notes Mr and Mrs Jordan visiting Kansas City and Mr A O Pier from Harington in town, plus local church events, holiday sales, and preparations for Christmas programs at Presbyterians and Congregational churches. The piece mentions teachers’ gatherings, family visits, and community announcements, with several names and places referenced in passing.
State Auditor refuses to register 40000 of Illinois township Jefferson county refunding bridge bonds citing 6 percent interest and suspicious circumstances. An investigation is directed to examine the deal and potential irregularities surrounding the event.
Members of the Kansas Improved Stock association met to discuss a January banquet. B A Heath reported general support for the banquet and urged unity. The group plans a January test drive and a January 10 deadline before the state board of agriculture convenes, with funds sought to cover the banquet expenses.
A Sioux City detective notes ongoing police efforts to pursue a known counterfeiter involved in a string of offenses. He indicates many cases are under investigation with arrests not yet made as officers continue work on the evidence.
The article describes multiple train routes by Burlington Route with twice daily trains to Kansas City St Joseph and westward to Nebraska Denver Utah and Pacific coast stations. It highlights scenic luxury Pullman cars dining service and frequent excursions to the West and Northeast. It lists staff and agents and notes a medical cure for croup and other health tips.
A fragmentary line references plans and pellets in a vest pocket and a mention of a checkered context. The garbled text lacks clear names or events to identify a definite person, place, or date.
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