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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports a jittery political climate with references to a Chicago river crisis, Kentucky politics, and Governor Taylor. It notes wage law debates, court rulings, and a vivid anecdote about neighbors swarming a house after a local accident, shaping city conversations.
From the Chicago News, a series of pointed, fragmentary observations on love, marriage, society, and appearances. The text mocks flattery, jealousy, and social pretense through witty, aphoristic lines about wives, heiresses, tailors, and idle manners.
Fragmentary remark from the New York Press parodies a bald headed notary who writes with long hair and makes satirical comments about discretion age and women fashion. The piece rails at public self advertisement and fashion plates.
Unclear. The text lists several figures linked to public instruction and university leadership, naming Tomy, Lane University, Abe Dieta, Leavenworth, and Wakeeney. Mentions a secretary role, a presidential bid, and urban reform themes amid a chaotic, fragmented report from a political campaign.
Wichita news reports Ringling Brothers circus leased Burton car works north of the city for winter quarters. William Hush, custodian, to tear out sidetracks and repair moor works. Lease price undisclosed but substantial. Buildings, rebuilt roofs last year at about 18000, ideal for heavy seasonal use and may boost local wages and business.
City officials report a growing smallpox outbreak with ninety cures and thirty‑eight active cases, fourteen in the white community. Dr. Cahill resigns after a compensation dispute. Dr. H. T. Jones elected city physician. Mayor authorized to hire police and medical staff to enforce quarantine and aid the city physician. Epidemic spreads in Lawrence and North Lawrence.
Ottawa February 7 before Coronel Mason as referee the hearing opens in the matter J T Long vs W A Hill and others involving 70 00 worth of property. Long formerly of Lane now in Winchester Pennsylvania contracted to trade land in Franklin Anderson and Minil counties for a ranch in California Black Hill allegedly obtained possession of Peantlin county land under a breach of warranty claim and Long seeks to set aside the transfer due to encumbrances and unfulfilled terms
Cottonwood Falls reports J. Behwkling of Chase county, aged among local citizens, fell through a hay loft hole and fractured his skull. He recovered briefly but remained unconscious for 36 hours after a second collapse, with prognosis uncertain and recovery unlikely.
Great Bend February 7 report from Barton county reveals a coal discovery near Union town. J Rt and later John Spinsler drilled 180 feet to strike an eight foot vein, prompting a company to lease the property and plan shaft sinking. Early tests suggest the coal may surpass existing fuel supplies in quality.
Dickinson County residents contribute 1000 bushole of corn and 250 dollars to famine relief for India. A second tally notes over 100 baskets of corn and 260 dollars raised, with funds set for Bombay relief via the Independent Telephone Association. A Fort Scott meeting on April 10 organizes regional telephone interests.
In this city on April 10 a meeting aims to organize against the Bell Telephone company. Independent allied lines join the association and cooperation between groups is sought to secure a line to Kansas City. The nearest point to Kansas City on the independent long distance lines is noted.
Emporia February seven reports ongoing trouble over the Martindale land sale. A committee led by George Plump demands removal of bank receiver Morton Albaush and J 30 Lamberton are survey for the receiver. They claim to file affidavits with the comptroller and promise further investigation of bank transactions since closure. The Gazette notes depositors accept a settlement that returns land for 39 000 less than Major Hood’s plan but calls the arrangement equitable and creditable to all involved.
An aged Emporia citizen Nye C. Martin died Monday evening at his son Clarke H. Martin's home after a pneumonia attack. Born in Redload Canada about 65 years ago he moved to Kansas. He leaves five children and a brother C. C. Martin. Funeral services were held at the house by Rev. J. T roster.
Reports from Feb 7 describe Bishop John B. H. Vincent delivering a notable sermon and discussing the twentieth century movement in Jewell City. Also: the second annual Douglas County poultry show opens at Brause Hall in Lawrence with Judge T. H. Southard of Kansas City. local growers anticipate a strong display. Multiple local fatal and near fatal incidents reported in nearby Galena include a coroner verdict of murder by John Norton, a 16 year old girl’s morphine death linked to a lover dispute, and an engineer killed by machinery at a mining plant.
The foreign office states Germany was not party to the Clay-ton-Butler treaty and has no political interests or rights to expect U S or Britain to seek Germanys consent to any Nicaraguan agreement. U S Ambassador White confirms no compensation was given to Britain nor land or harbors in Alaska for abrogating the treaty.
The text extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying and enriching blood to restore vigor, appetite, and vitality, and mentions Hood's Pills and Sarsaparilla aiding a worn husband in poor health, all framed as testimonial praise.
Judge William Howard Taft, newly named head of the Philippine Commission, will depart Washington for Cincinnati. He expects to serve about two years, then return to law practice, denying any governorship aim and stressing civil government and liberty for Filipinos as the mission’s goal.
Washington, Feb. 7. Mr West Mia proposed an amendment to the financial bill to prepare 200 million dollars in treasury notes called bond treasury notes. They would be full legal tender and loaned to buyers who deposit United States bonds, bearing the same interest as the deposited bonds. The session also covered South Carolina funds used in the Florida war and Philippine questions sparked by remarks about Aguinaldo and Schurman. In the House the Piomac and consular appropriation bill advanced with debate on mediation under The Hague treaty and moves about the Dutch in British Guiana. The bill passed after amendments. adjournment followed. Notes from Washington mention civil service exams on March 7 for post office clerks and carriers, plus promotions and board appointments. Ladies free, Columbian Stock Company. Crawford theater, Thursday night.
At a State Society of Labor and Industry meeting, planners voted to raise funds via per capita assessments on local unions to back thirty five resolutions. Proposals include enforcing Sunday closing, collective ownership of public industries, NZ style arbitration for strikes, more mine inspectors, anti trust law, banning foreign labor, and civil service reforms. John T. Pratt was re elected president with James Orr as vice president and Edward Keegan as state wire inspector.
Ex-Senator Juki Starlin named as company counsel in the city. Mr Faulkner Kutley’s franchise shifts to the new corporation. The ordinance delays noted as the project proceeds with required substitutions and future repassage to finalize names.
Levi Leiter of Chicago visits Topeka to attend the Pilar National bank stockholders meeting scheduled for Friday. He reportedly controls the bank and has been linked to management strife. his past wealth and stake in wheat deals are noted but amounts remain unclear.
James W. Tapp of Wichita announces a congressional run on a Jesus centered platform. He will not solicit voters or solicit funds and plans to pray in every precinct with voters, supported by Populists, aiming to spread Christian reform without campaigns or donations.
Cable from General Otis reports Spanish prisoners saw Lieutenant Stockley prisoner January 28 near Antimonan in southern Luzon. He later returned to Second Lieutenant Ital D. Stockley of the Twenty first Infantry, who had been detached from his company since January 12 near Talinay Bulangan. Also included are unrelated court and municipal notices from Wichita and New York.
Readers crowd streets and bow to placards as reports spread that General Buller crossed the Tugela and moves toward Ladysmith. A telegram notes one hundred extra ambulance stretchers from Durban while the War Office cautions that details and results are still uncertain amid public demand for updates.
The article discusses extreme vineyard values in the United States and Europe, noting Prince Albert of Prussia’s Wilhelms vineyard purchase at $600 an acre and prospects of higher prices. It cites experts from New York and California on Rhine wine origin claims, explains Rheingau yields and the economics of wine production, and argues that grape quality and terroir heavily influence vineyard value, making wine making an uncertain venture akin to gambling.
A fragmentary Dubious-era piece discusses African banking practices among Bushman and Hottentots, describing a perceived system of deposits and withdrawals. It portrays nonwhite communities as lacking formal banks, with funds claimed and redistributed by native “bankers” under witness oversight and ritual wording, amid scattered notes on ships, funerals, and social events.
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