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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
4
A fragmented Topeka State Journal page summarizes debates on foreign policy including Britain’s Boer War stance and U S currency issues, alongside editorials on paper tariffs, pulp costs, and western expansion. The piece mixes political commentary with social observations and local reflections from the era.
The passage compares land areas of regions such as Llanamar, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Free State, and combined South African territories. It estimates square mileage, noting that Transvaal and Free State exceed a small portion of neighboring areas, while the empire’s total area dwarfs these. It suggests conquest would expand Britain’s holdings to about one third the size of its colonies.
A garbled set of opinions on writing, love, and schooling appears as fragmented observations. It notes women fearing harm in trying tasks, a woman refusing marriage for fear of loss of fun, and writer’s cramps as a possible impediment to expression.
A fragment from a New York Press column ridicules marriage and gender norms. It jokes that women face refusals and lists criticisms of flirtation, financial strain, and social image while men squander money on drinks, implying false virtue and misplaced priorities.
The G A R posts in the city prepared a program in honor of Lincoln's birthday. It will be rendered on the 17th and is expected to be a patriotic event.
Washington reports reveal President approval of a treaty with the Sultan of Sulu involving payments from Philippine revenues and a pledge to protect Moros rights. Gen Bates details slave trade prices and the archipelago's distinct slavery, while urging preservation of sovereignty and limited U S interference.
The immigration committee of the Commercial Club plans a Monday meeting to discuss publishing an attractive state booklet for the Paria exposition. No exhibit of Kansas resources exists yet besides earlier samples sent to Washington. The group aims to attract European immigration and advertise the state to readers at the fair.
A parent complains of a teacher who bans unruled paper and forces students to buy geography pages to replace missing book leaves. The pupil reports the teacher urged students to borrow altered pages, causing disruption and confusion in the classroom.
January weather notes describe warm along with two exceptions the warmest on record for thirty towns. No freezing days recorded and minimal precipitation with some hail noted. Strong winds and clear skies are mentioned, with a general sense of mild conditions across the region.
Lawrence letter writer C R Johnson describes Angora goats as effective tools against buck brush on Kansas pastures. He cites goats clearing brush and leaving tastier grass, noting goats eat many plants other livestock avoid, and that wool from Angora goats adds value. He envisions widespread use, marketing the goats as mutton, while praising their dog proof nature and potential for Lawrence butchers.
The January 1900 government statement shows total receipts of 48.0 million dollars against expenditures of 39.2 million, producing a surplus of about 8.3 million. Major sources include Customs 25.0 million and Internal Revenue 22.8 million, with miscellaneous and department outlays detailed and noted year changes.
The press denounces rising liquor trade and consumption of spirits. Methodist leaders Bishop Mel Cabo and Rev Dr Butler spearhead temperance efforts with Catholic journals urging public action to stop alcoholism. Government may support via public measures.
Otis Skinner plus an excellent company star in Henry Arthur Jones The Liars at Grand opera house Monday. The Blick Part Troubadoure at Crawford theater for a matinee and evening show Saturday with top colored talent. Hanson Operatic Company performs at Geard opera house Tuesday night with selections from grand and light operas. Broadhurt’s lover Farce Why Faith Left Home at Crawford theater next Tuesday, followed by What to June on Wednesday night. Also reports of a railroad accident near Ellinwood and a local reform school guard injured.
New York Feb 2 The Morton Trust company to absorb the State Trust company creating a merged entity with a 3 million capital and over 2.5 million in surplus. Key figures include ex Governor Levi P Morton ex Secretary of the Navy William C Whitney George G Haven and John Jacob Astor among Morton Trust backers. Whitney interests influence Metropolis Street Railway and electric ventures.
St Paul Sept 7 Great Northern railroad labor action grows critical as a late afternoon conference looms. Officials plan for potential absenteeism with 200 men sent to Chicago and other points, and 150 more ordered to report. Leaders from the Orders of Trainmen and Conductors canvass members to gauge strike support while arbitration is sought.
New York February 2 plans to form a glass bottle trust to unite about a dozen factories in the middle states and New England under one company with 12 million dollars capital collapsed. High factory valuations and dwindling investor financing led to impracticable terms and the abandonment of the plan after extensions on option expired.
Fire last night gutted the Fifth Avenue building at Fifth by and thirtieth street occupied by B. L Hess Co centers in fine furniture. Fire Chief Croker puts damage at 100000 pounds with the cause unknown. Extreme cold hindered firefighting as Captain Norris and several firemen were overcome by smoke and cold. most occupants’ stock was destroyed.
Washington February 1 A special meeting of the waste and repairs committee decided to report a bill establishing a wapift system for Porto Rico on a base of 26 percent of the rates in the vembular tort law. Subcommittees reported on the extent the term United States relates to the outlying territory recently acquired. Republicans favor practical unlimited power for Congress. Democrats Newlands and Richardson argue constitutional restrictions extend, limiting powers in the new territory.
Boston reports the marriage of Josiah Guiney former Boston mayor to Mrs William B. Tyler once Quincy now in London. The ceremony will be held at John B. Carter's home in London in about a fortnight with a simple private service.
Fire broke out in the third story of Sprague Warner & Co s wholesale grocery building at Michigan avenue and Randolph streets at 1 30 pm on February 2 seriously injuring two firemen by falling debris as crews battled the blaze within the large structure.
In Charleston South Carolina today Mrs. Emnor C Baker aged four years and Mrs. Willem Diving perished in a house fire. Clothing on the victims ignited causing fatal burns. Local authorities report a tragic fire with no immediate survivors.
Washington February 2 The president transmitted to Congress the first volume of the Philippine commission report led by Prof Schurmann Admiral Dewey Col Denby and Prof Worcester The commission argues against a British style protectorate for the Philippines warning it would cede internal control while exposing the U S to foreign disputes and indemnities It compares colonial governance to Louisianan territorial rule and cites Jefferson on self government for future observers.
Washington February 2. The Senate considered a nine member committee proposal to probe treasury dealings with National City Hanover banks since 1897 and to examine custome house sales in New York. Pettigrew urged printing the Philippine commission doc as public matter, while Allen’s opposition stalled action. The session moved to executive, later returning to the treaty reading. In the House, Orleans levee board charter and a Cuban vessels MFN bill were noted along with Philippine commission reference and Indian appropriation bill discussions.
Fragmentary notes indicate calls to sustain Goebel in Cincinnati and across Kentucky with special forces ready if needed. The text suggests troop tender threats and that none of the offers has been an accepted option.
A fatal blaze in Masa on Feb 2 left a woman dead and burned. The brief notice cites burned furniture and a blank in the report, with authorities investigating the cause.
The Canadian Parliament opened in ceremonial style but moved slowly on substantial matters. Only a redistribu tion of seats was promised, while notes on South Africa and national prosperity appeared. The Governor General spoke of negotiations with West Indies colonies to boost trade, and Sir Wilfrid Laurier agreed to present correspondence on the South Africa war, as the house adjourned to Monday.
Democratic legislature members met at Capitol hotel in Frankfort and re elected William Goebel as governor. They drafted resolutions offering a $51,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those who attempted Goebel’s assassination. Republicans will hold four caucuses in London. Senator Barrett of Louisville presides. Democratic members expect no resistance if arrested or taken to London.
Mission by Fathers Marshall and Magevney begins at 5:15 every weekday with mass and instruction, 9 am children instruction, 7:30 pm rosary and benediction. Two Jesuits stay in Topeka until February 18, preaching in Columbus prior years.
New York February 2 The New York Chamber of Commerce endorsed the ship subsidy bill EH H 66 after a sharp but decisive debate. Supporters praised the bill’s objectives while opponents were bitterly opposed and defeated by a substantial majority.
New York February 2 Simon Fatman a cotton broker of BS years killed himself today while visiting Mt Binal hospital where his brother is superintendent He was despondent over illness His father Joseph Fatman helped found the hospital.
Local notes say Munch, treasurer of the ee Exchange, arrived from a grocery store owned by C. Dean. State Center entry and robbery of 40 last night. Grand Master John A. Bright visited Belvidere to dedicate an Odd Fellows hall. Homer Conningham tied up in city court over a clare ge shoot. Rey and Tross faced convictions. Tross fined 28 dollars for assault.
Readable segments describe eye wear and perception while referencing a theatre, a seabed locale, and a strained narrative. The text appears garbled with missing letters and nonsensical phrases, offering little clear events or persons to identify.
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