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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1900
Page
4
The item surveys editorials and political chatter touching Kentucky Governor Taylor, Kentucky Republicans, and federal court validity in policy debates. It notes Cuban intervention questions, Boer prison food, and domestic scandals while weaving in social quips about secrecy and wedding tours.
An 1894 report by the Saw England Homestead shows a record high farm wealth rising to 2.058 billion dollars with livestock values and prices recovering from the prior depression. The study notes broad improvements across cattle hogs sheep and other species, with per head values surging and total farm wealth reaching unprecedented levels, surpassed only by earlier peaks on record.
A garbled set of reflections contrasts belated bragging and envy with home life. The piece notes people wary of daily fads and the lure of warmth against money follies. It hints at social behavior, aging, and the pursuit of health, ending with a truncated line about self command.
A fragmented note discusses love and marriage in witty, light satire. It muses that a man’s intention to marry is often driven by assumptions and pride, while women seek clues in wedding notices. The piece hints that style choices reveal character and the self in love.
Washington February report on a newly organized Republican congressional committee. It outlines plans for early conventions across districts to improve coordination, select officers, and streamline campaigning. The committee will appoint a chair and set general conference dates during the congressional session to avoid late, ineffective campaigns.
General Kobbe’s expedition in the Luzon Luzon Talands areas has occupied and garrisoned nine towns with the Forty third and Thirty seventh regiments. The force markets ten thousand bales of hemp. About a thousand insurgents armed with firearms and over 50 with wooden swords, bows and arrows, were encouraged during the campaign. Seventy five natives were killed, eleven of whom bore rides.
Portland md Feb 5 William and John Newton butcher brothers the former millionaire burned to death in the furnace of the farmer one mile west a body thought to be John found in the cellar another body missing bones found in ruins chaka and papers show no clear foul play William Newton 75 wealthy left estate valued at 2 1 500 000 both men eccentric frugal in life Nominations and Promotions Washington Feb The president sent nominations to the Senate for officers Austin Texas teuro the Tenth District of Texas Joseph C Smith Cortes Col to be Teutensit rade Lt commander Medical Pxirwell to be medical Pay director Smith to be pay director
A collection of humorous vignettes and small-town misadventures from Topeka and surrounding areas. A young cook uses a vanilla substitute with comic results. A ranching husband’s pancake disaster turns culinary lesson into domestic farce. A singer struggles with a music box and a would‑be thief is defended by a zealous lawyer. A clover scavenger job applicant tale closes the page.
Washington hearing on Senator Clark of Montana reveals alleged bribery plots and altered affidavits. Campbell denies document changes while Foster presses for a recovered letter. Witnesses describe offers of money and favors to sway Clark’s election, with claims of inducements, escapes to Helena, and potential job promises in exchange for votes.
Senator Foraker reports a form of government for Puerto Rico with dissent from Seneca Wietent and Mr Perkins. Bills passed include creating a new division of eastern judiciary and changes to Tea courts. In Kentucky, Governor Goebel remains to be moved, with a special train to Covington and a guard of Homer. Crook Wright quarantined for smallpox at 202 Biancock Street.
A compilation of forthcoming and current novels and literary works with prices and publishers. Charles L Marsh’s A Gentleman Juror alongside Mary Johnston To Have and To Hold, Harold Fre deric’s The Market Place, and reviews of Wher Knighthood Was in Flower, The Wheat Problem, Literary Hearthstones, Bearers of the Burden, and The Palmers Federation. Includes publication notes from G. P. Putnams Sons and Macmillan Company.
An admiring passage praising Mr. Watson for his extensive historical work on France. It lauds his ability to trace the people, kings, queens, philosophers, and their rise from obscurity to prominence, predicting enduring recognition for his Story of Mrappe.
In Buenos Ayres on a Sunday, 219 sunstroke cases were reported with 134 fatalities. The tragedy highlights a severe heat wave impacting residents and stressing local medical facilities.
Rumors of a canceled session gave way to a message from Governor Taylor saying the legislature will be held in London tomorrow. The town reacted with excitement and a pledge of hospitality to all lawmakers, aiming to show the country there is no threat or disruption.
Maauwport report says a large infantry force is sent to seize Norvalspont while cavalry retreat to regroup after reconnaissance. The Toers at Colesburg are virtually surrounded as mounting action continues along the frontier.
The Church of the Assumption hosts a Jesuit mission with crowded morning and evening services. Father Boarmas speaks on The Mercy of God at high mass, and Father Eusete Magevney on The End of Our Creation. Provisions let Catholic women attend evenings. Protestant men and women may join all evenings. Special instruction offered to interested Protestants each night.
Death notices report Helen H Crow, second child of Mr and Mrs H J Crow, died Saturday at 1719 West Tenth Street. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from Grace Cathedral. Also Henry Bellmayer, 26, died Saturday at 1011 East High Street. Funeral Tuesday at 1 AM from the German Catholic church.
Real estate transfers recorded include Worthington to Stroup in a Scribner area tract, and Barnes to Elizabeth Speyer for multiple parcels. The notice lists deeds, parcels, and involved parties, with mention of local bookshops and properties.
Fragmented notice summarizes 1893 chemist Tiemann and Kruger work on aroma of orris root and irone derived from citral, plus patents and court fights. followed by Russia’s South Africa port strategy, then a water pollution bill defeat and promotional medical ad content. ends with unsubscribe note for the Journal.
A fragmented notice addresses teachers guiding pupil reading and study habits. It argues for careful attention to core aims, warning against strain and bias while urging orderly study routines and exclusive focus on relevant tasks.
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