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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1899
Page
4
A sprawling column critiques political maneuvers and policy debates across parties and states. It touches on copper and currency issues, reform prospects, senatorial campaigns, and a humorless note on civil service quotas while citing opinions from figures like Croker and a garbled but sharp reflection on Attorney General Garland.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe notes social quirks and local anecdotes. It laments ignored signatures, discusses public behavior, marriage age anomalies, and oddities in daily life, including a 5 year old groom and a vegetarian Shy wife reference.
Bishop Potter funds insured and funds raised to start the Squirrel Inn No 1 on Bowery. The plan envisions a cheerful, affordable saloon offering meals, entertainment, reading space, and social dialogue without intoxicating drinks, aiming to address social needs while promoting orderly conduct.
Fire destroyed a South American relic collection valued at about $20,000 owned by Walter Tossaner at 18 Courtland Street New York. The cache included 23 mummies and artifacts from Peru and other nations, with three mummies from a TiAl tomb near Cuzco. A $15,000 partial payment had been received from Chicago buyers, and the collection aimed for the Press Exposition next year.
Fort Scott case files suit by Mrs Mery Epps against Ben Brace to recover 100 dollars for contracting to banish haunts from two houses. Attorney C E Cory states the clairvoyant has worked five months, cites difficulty in removing spirits and that the houses did not belong to Brace. Court summoned several witnesses.
A Davis home kitchen explosion toppled the range and blew out window lights when frozen water pipes in a heating reservoir burst. Mr and Mrs Davis had left the room moments before, saving the children who were away. investigators blame packed ice in pipes for the blast.
F C Maxwell of Center township bought a 160 acre farm for 1600 dollars with wheat on 40 acres and pasture land. He took possession, harvested the wheat, and recently sold the crop for 1200 dollars, nearly covering the farm cost while he used pasture land at five dollars per acre.
The Burr Oak Herald reports that Mankato has no proper jail building. A crowded cage houses both male and female prisoners due to lack of space. Commissioners purchased a steel cage years ago and improvised two small structures, but more room is needed.
Contests of G D Weaver Republican for county attorney and E A Wade Republican for district court clerk were decided in favor of the Republicans by the contest board. Fusionists had led on home votes, but soldier ballots counted to give Republicans margins of nine and eleven. Fusionists appealed to district court after filing demurrer and relief.
At the Port Scott club rooms Mr Fuehrman of Suski company discussed plans to buy the Parkinson sugar plant. The key issue raised was water supply for the plant, which would need two and a half million gallons daily during the three month season, far exceeding the city’s current water use.
Residents discuss a sugar beet project at Port Scott, noting doubts whether the beets can be grown locally. Some recall a previous company experiment deemed a failure, though supporters say the outcome remains uncertain and the facts are contested.
Salina plans a brick and tile plant after tests of locally sourced clay from the hill east of town. Four vitrified bricks from Hueyrus tested as high quality for sidewalks and pavements. A.J. Swans on of Lindsbors planned plant to produce vitrified and building bricks with a budget between 5 000 and 12 000 dollars.
The Atchison area reports Mrs Eugene Dorcas dying of smallpox and to be buried at midnight by order of the health officer. Luther Dickinson is noted as the county’s oldest inhabitant with biographical details, while John Harding is described as an early settler and father of seven, and Mrs Catherine Knapp dies after a cold led to a fatal collapse. A gas strike near Coffeyville on the Bradshaw farm is also reported.
Washington February 4 a group of Daughters of the Revolution figures testified before the house military affairs committee urging a permanent army nurse corps. Margaret Astor Chanler Anita Newton McGee and Mrs Winthrop Cowden led the push with General Wheeler and other officers in attendance. McGee read letters from the surgeon general and General Sternberg stressing the need for trained female nurses while noting objections to proposed methods. The committee had not acted on the bill.
Chicago February 4 The St Paul Railway reports a surprising fourth week of January earnings rise led by President Miller and strong local business. Northwestern officials confirm broad territory demand, weather may mute gains in February and March but annual increases are expected to continue. Also note pneumonia prevention from Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Oyster sandwiches at the Hotel Oxford.
Bright friends presented Mayor with a gold watch last Saturday. A group photo accompanies the case, inscribed with his upcoming marriage date. He travels to Chicago then Hamilton Missouri to visit relatives before marrying Caroline Bidwell in Kinsley, Kansas on February 14. They plan a U S tour then Cuba, Florida, and Washington before returning to Waterbury in early March.
The Ladies Music club of Topeka announces a three concert series for members and the public. Features include Max Bendix with Jennie Osborn and Jeanie Scott at the Grand Opera House February 25. Godowsky appears March 24, and Bruno Steindel with Edmond Schuecker, Minnie Fish Griffin, and Brune Staindal perform May 5. Tickets are $1 each or $2.25 for the full set.
Archie M. Baird of the first ward is described as a large property owner, successful business man, and progressive citizen amid efforts to appoint or empower him for leadership within the council.
Judge Hazen will decide the Harvey mandamus case Tuesday morning to test the legality of the special session and will issue an opinion. Pension day sees Mrs. Emily A. Pierce of St. Joseph as a notable voucher recipient. Fred Slater enters the Republican primary as the fourth city attorney candidate, with John Abrams still undecided. Almanac of the World 1899 praised as the best volume of its kind, priced at 25 cents. Mrs. C M Smiley’s pupils award piano to Miss Currie Hartman, organ to Miss Grace Roustall, vocal prize to Linna Beard.
Attorney Charles Hayden said affidavits for a new trial in the Collins case will be filed late today. They largely concern juror irregularities and include statements attributed to Juror RD Butner. Affidavits from S. L. Sul, John B. Jenkins, and Miss Coletrane claim Butner stated John Collins was guilty and ought to hang.
California officials say Union Savings bank of San Jose shows assets $91,411 under the latest book figure and urge court action to declare the bank insolvent. Attorney General Ford to file suit, J. B. Ryland named to run bank affairs pending settlement. assets $138,215 short of liabilities.
A roundup of cold weather notes from Topeka and Kansas reports the week remains frigid with temperatures two below and single digits at several times. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Sunday with continued cold conditions across the state. Mrs Krebs faces a penitentiary sentence in Junction City as she proclaims innocence despite authorities and relatives urging mercy. George Neil withdraws from city treasurer race. Local concert details include Miss Huey and others performing at First Congregational church next Monday evening. In federal news Ambassador Clayton informs that Mexico grants extradition for James Temple to U.S. authorities following a border killing case at Arizona. A band from Congregational church set to perform Monday evening.
A fragmented report from Topeka details Miss Durveny Morton, a prominent comedian, reacting to a tense matinee scenario. She orders her dressing room and stage warmed, requests roses, and addresses two men presumed to be her manager and agent amid a string of recent poor business for the company.
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