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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
4
The page excerpt criticizes monopolists and political leadership, urging voters to act. It names Kentucky governorship battles, Philadelphia fundraising for a Republican convention, and a call to resist wealth concentration. It condemns greed and urges direct public action to change policy and control wealth distribution.
A year of covert hints and public charges alleges the administration concealed key facts about a treaty. General Bates’ report shows negotiations aimed not at the sultan but his brother, amid a broader push to reveal the scandal and the president’s state secret. The public demands full disclosure and accountability.
In Topeka a premium stamp offer for blue stamps triggered a public frenzy as thousands swarmed stores. Grocers urged quick cashing of stamps, while some outlets reported limited redemptions and confusion over the value of stamps in groceries. Newsrooms and merchants faced pressure as rumors spread of changed redemptions and new stamping policies.
Fragmentary OCR text references a mayoral proclamation and city officials. The readable parts mention a formal order affecting volunteers, a toll on public funds, and a reference to a tower. The damaged text hampers precise identification of names, dates, or actions.
In Frankfort Kentucky Goebel's physicians report his condition worsened with his bulge at 140 and temperature 109 as experts battle to keep him alive until his brother arrives from Arizona on a special train due at 4 PM. Dr Hume noted deteriorating status at 2 55 and Dr Toby was last to enter the room during the brief questioning period.
Washington February hearing before the special committee examined invalid pension translation and proposed a general revision to simplify and redefine the law. Commissioner Hvane defended inquiries into widows, denied improper questioning, and emphasized humane treatment. details revealed delays, medical board processes, and calls for faster adjudication. The committee adopted a vote of thanks to the commissioner and praised transparency in pension office operations.
Mrs Selle Greenspan plans a colonial style remodel of her dwelling on Quincy Street. The project features a double porch with colonial columns, a seven foot colonial mantel in the reception room, and bevel plate glass in front sections. The goal is a southern mansion look tied to Greenspan family roots in southern Virginia.
A cryptic letter from an Atchison resident in Tucson during winter describes the climate scenery and people. The writer praises mountain views and contrasts desert life with endless talking and diverse inhabitants. The scene includes cowboys minors tramps and travelers, with noted humor and local quirks.
Epidemic fears drive closures across Shawnee county districts as scarlet fever and smallpox concerns spread. Schools in Silver and Menoken townships shut. Avondale and Oakland facilities await reopening after vaccination progress. Superintendents caution on sustained closures without solid grounds while some districts, like Patwin’s Silver Lake, keep students enrolled to avoid contagion risk.
At a board meeting the resignation of cashier G. Willard was accepted and W. Freeman, longtime teller, was elected to succeed him. Willard plans to move east after negotiating other interests while remaining in Topeka for a while. Freeman has served as assistant cashier and brings previous bank experience, with Willard having helped found the bank in 1883.
Paris February 2. Sarah Bernhardt was condemned to pay one hundred francs to the Dramatists Inkmakers for the play Marthe which she accepted but began rehearsals in November 1898 and failed to produce.
An editorial praising honest toil and the ruddy, healthy look it gives workers. It extols pure mood and daily duties at home and work, and endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for poor blood and a run down feeling. The testimonial names Hattie Smee mentioning Eileen.
The Topeka Federal Light Heat and Power Co elects officers led by William J Faulkner Chicago as president and John A Kleinhans Topeka as secretary. directors include Mt Shattinger former US Senator Joh Martin and John Kiembana. New council to convene Monday. project aims for 3000 contracts and lower rates with a large Topeka plant.
Joseph Reilly of Linogin Tit was arraigned in a police court charged with robbing downtown letter boxes. Police found a bag of torn letters, including one addressed to Richter Peabody & Boston from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Officials say between five thousand and six thousand letters were stolen.
Lowman Hill in the Sixth ward backs S.A. Swendson Segabeb as a young, energetic candidate favoring city ownership of the water system and ward balance with Potwin. He has ten years’ residence in Lowman Hill and serves in hospital work. Police officer Jank Hendricks contracted with smallpox is gravely ill.
Washington reports President McKinley will nominate three to five commissioners to establish a provisional territorial government in the Philippines. Roosevelt and Schurman unlikely picks. General Grant favored though military leadership to be avoided. John R. MacArthur likely secretary. working plan follows a Philippine commission report. A Cartagena telegraph reports the Quiri wit wreck with loss of life.
Mrs. W A Johnston who started Kansas traveling libraries plans to expand to military units in the Philippines. She aims to send wooden cases of fifty books with regiments Eleventh Cavalry Thirty sixth and Twentieth Infantry or to chaplains for hospital in Manila. Citizens like MES C A Curtis seek to donate magazines and novels with guidance to address.
Edward Kreizer organist pupil of Guilmaut performs for Topeka music lovers meeting YWCA efforts. Concert set for January 7, promising refined artistry and musical variety. Bucklen’s pain cure advertised with mention of fever sores and ulcers.
Notable passengers aboard the Toscania arriving from Liverpool include Booth Tucker head of the Salvation Army in the United States George Grossmith the English comedian Garcia Conde the Mexican consul general at Liverpool and Sir Charles Walter among others passengers posing for photographers and making public appearances on arrival and departure days
An editor states his life was saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a bout of illness. He had contracted a chest ailment and was in a critical state, but after using three bottles his condition improved immediately. The review notes strong relief and urges readers to try the remedy. Wyant, Pa, and all druggists carry it.
Change in insurance firm announced as G Blakely buys the Gossett and Blakely agency assets and goodwill, to operate under Gossett & Blakely at 619 Kansas Avenue in Dudley’s Bank, with company relocation to the former Van Valkenbure site. Additional notices include lodge meeting in Topeka and various local ads and medical cures.
A fragmented advertisement promises reduced rates for multiple weekly papers including The Sunday Globe-Democrat and The Sunday Republic. It lists Class A B and C trial offers with several magazines and notes a one week or four week commitment, with return terms and reader obligations.
Governor Stanley appoints delegates for the Milweuker congress on June 1. Delegates include W L A Johnson, J Devlin, J Morrison, J Holliday, W D Robinson from Pittsburg and others from Weir City Fort Scott Coffeyville Kanapolis Lyons Neodesha Frontenac Burlingame and related locales. Names listed include A C Bee Francis Fern S Dewey Reet Leuba Serant and more.
Dr and of the First Congregational church will speak at the wis 4 1 Sunday afternoon. Juries and Beverle at the Santa Fe general offices went to Kansas City to remain over Sunday. Thompson left for Henry Illinois to assist in settling the estate of Nathan Brameey who departed January 19 leaving over 100000. Gore sues to recover 80 from C P Railroad. Topeka Relief Corps 64 will serve a chicken pie dinner on pension day at 6 PM East Seventh street. Best Coffee at 632 Kanaus avenue.
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