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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1899
Page
4
A garbled Topeka State Journal page discusses imperialists, Cuban affairs, tariffs, and social topics. It mentions figures like Aguinaldo and Gomez, debates over embalmment of meat, the Klondike, and Atchison marriage plans, reflecting chaotic questions of politics and gender roles.
The Washington legislature considers Pullman fare taxation with remarks from the Tacoma Ledger. Debates center on methods to compel car companies to pay a fair share, noting past state attempts failed due to differing laws and corporate tactics. Proposals include joint action with long‑distance rail groups to ensure proportional taxation.
Incomplete OCR text references a globe ensemble and a character named Gismal. It mentions a hunter and a person entitled to a name, with scattered phrases about Atchiann and a second word. The fragmentary items point to a stage or performance context without clear facts.
A column on marriage and women, noting poses and manners. It mocks notions of modesty after marriage, humor about jealousy, housekeeping pains, and social visits. It contrasts male and female behavior with light satire.
Senator Hoar noted as a top flyer in the senate and Admiral Sampson to be initiated into the Naval Veterans Association in Newark. Charles Dudley Warner advocates treating criminals as inmates in need of cure, while a movement forms to address neglect in Richmond grave. President viewed as served first at dinners with European rulers’ etiquette. Senator Roger Q Bills of Texas plans retirement March 4 to pursue wealth. Afghanistan’s queen possibly rising amid Kabul rebellion and royal politics.
An old advert extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the path to strong nerves by nourishing blood. It claims pure, rich blood feeds the nerves, supporting steady performance and success.
The First National Bank of Russell was closed by order of the comptroller of the currency with John B. Cunningham named temporary receiver. President Charles A. Wolcott fled the city after leaving a letter explaining losses estimated from 8,000 to 20,000 dollars due to wheat speculation, while depositors were promised full payment as the bank’s affairs were sorted. The bank’s assets showed a December 1 statement with deposits around 59,250 and total resources of 169,14, highlighting a county funds risk as officers and local directors face scrutiny.
Annie Ping sues the city of Leavenworth for 10000 in district court over a January 16 fall on a defective sidewalk on Shawnee street near Gemaughy’s. She claims life long injury including a hip fracture and crippling, through alleged city negligence on property owned by M A Kelley. Attorney J G Petherbridge filed the suit in February 1897. trial delayed by court backlog.
Cofeyville plans a $6,000 cold storage building and cooling plant to be built at Seventh and Walnut, connected to existing facilities. The 26 by 100 foot brick structure will house machinery and extend piping to three buildings. Ammonia cooling will eliminate ice, and the project aims to modernize the corner’s appearance.
Jim Atheneum on Clinton Street reports the man claiming to be Charles McLean Schlatter denies healing for pay and says he was buried for 40 days in the desert to prove his gift while asserting he is merely an instrument of God and not the source of healings.
A New York Wall Street report states the Chicago and Alton railway sale is practically concluded to a syndicate for Hilness Central Union Pacific Missouri Pacific and Missouri Kansas and Texas. The plan aims to benefit all, improving Illinois Central access to Chicago and linking to Kansas City, with potential Omaha and transcontinental alignments influencing Union Pacific. Holders may expect about 170 for common and 200 for preserved stock.
About 30 refining producers from Germany, Belgium and Switzerland plan a price ring after Standard Oil raised benzine raw material costs. They say the move forces higher benzine prices and coordinate action.
Four deaths from freezing occurred in St Louis yesterday and one in East St Louis. They were George A. Clark a 45 year old candy maker Charles Farley 29 a laborer McFunt Henn 16 colored laborer Mrs Jenkins a colored resident of East St Louis. Farley and Henn were consumptives and died while seeking work. Clark was overcome when going to his job.
In Shawnee county, a bill discussed in committee seeks to shield the sheriff and district court clerk from certain fee provisions and allow refunds of fees paid into the county treasury. The bill would let the board of county commissioners relieve and reimburse officers and issue warrants to pay claimants. Local reports show sheriff Cook earned about 5000 in 1898 but collected only 1048.52, with total 2924.26 after dividing excess fees. The clerk earned 5087 with 620 collected, netting around 2400, later possible 1000 more in fees to be shared. H G Larimer criticizes extending the proposal to the clerk, arguing the sheriff deserves a higher allowance while the clerk’s position is overstaffed. he suggests resignations or reassignments if needed.
The third battalion of the Twelfth Infantry is at Fort Riley Kansas and will sail for Manila. On Monday the first two battalions leave St. Louis to meet the third in New York. From St. Louis 862 enlisted men and 36 officers head to Manila along with 426 men and nine officers from Fort Riley. Twenty five wives of officers accompany their husbands from the barracks.
Washington reports Secretary Porter states President McKinsey is tired from war work but not at risk of breakdown and remains in fair health. Commonwealth Club plans a session in Representative Hall with Prof Herron and additional talks in the state library. Denver lawmakers back a resolution urging other states to try Colorado woman suffrage. New York Board of Directors re-elected to serve the next year.
Dr. Mary K. Green of Charlotte Michigan, a medical professional and author, endorses Pabst Malt Extract as the best tonic. She cites its use for nursing mothers and general debility, noting marked improvements in three female patients and repeated prescriptions over years.
Supt. of Insurance, Judge Webb, removed by Governor Osborn is explained to the editor. Webb backed Horace Greeley for president in 1913, a factor alleged in his removal though no misconduct was charged. The writer defends the memory of those involved and cites motives tied to postwar reconciliation.
Senator Rawlins spoke on West anti expansion, weighing names for a possible United States of America or Empire of Americas and Asia. He argued expansion justified by growth and freedom, questioned applying Constitution in territories, and warned against retention of the Philippines.
Washington February 1 The senate committee on Naval affairs reports favorably the joint resolution creating the rank of admiral in the interest of Admiral Dewey. The measure was amended to extend retirement by ten years.
Washington Feb 1 The Republican caucus committee on committees reorganizes due to Morrill’s death. Aldrich becomes chair of Finance Pratt takes Territories, Spooner leads Relations with Canada. Ross new VT senator to join Territories engrossed bills library civil service routes.
The agriculture committee favors the Watl-bucket shop Oil measure and the hygiene panel files a substitute banning tobacco sales to anyone under 16, replacing a prior ban on cigarettes for minors. Speaker Osborn errantly assumed the chair was in session as a ruling was sought amid a tense exchange. A cautioned proverb about smiling women ends with a wary note on resolving disputes.
In a tragic blaze a father perished while attempting to rescue his infant son from a burning dwelling. The mother escaped with severe injuries, reaching a neighbor’s house for aid as flames spread through the structure. Neighbors report the family had several other children who were left safe in a barn during the incident.
Fragmented text notes a high level society figure, Perry Belmant ex-minister, and mentions legal charges, family disputes, and a Manila wedding rumor. The document lists names, places including New York and Manila, and references to a court case, public notices, and a potential withdrawal of custody.
Colorado’s legislature adopted a concurrent resolution pledging support for a fair in St Louis marking the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. The item mentions state backing as part of regional ceremonies surrounding the centennial event.
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