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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
4
The column discusses the Boer war news from Britain and the United States reaction, noting commentary on Buller’s advance and British actions. It critiques tariff policy proposals, favoring steady policy and warning against a double standard in trade and currency terms.
A historical city discussion centers on who must clear snow from sidewalks. An ordinance would make property owners responsible for shoveling the walk before the city steps in. Courts once ruled the landowner holds the obligation, with cleanup by the city only if owners fail. The issue resurfaces as officials seek clear duties and public safety in winter streets.
From the Philadelphia Times a call to end current taxes on wood, pulp and printing paper arguing the paper trust overcharges publishers. It claims duties harm American industry, favor foreign paper, and notes reduced forest protection and higher consumer costs. The piece urges swift repeal to protect printers and readers nationwide.
The passages rail against protective measures and a paper tax, arguing for free raw materials and cheaper paper versus monopolistic trusts. It critiques marriage views, social norms, and public figures, weaving satire with political and moral commentary from a late era perspective. The fragmentary text hints at broader debates on industry, taxation, and social conduct.
A string of pointed lines on gender roles pride egoism and patience. It pairs humorous quips with reflections on marriage desire responsibility and social conduct, conveying a midcentury newspaper feel through compact moral snippets and sharp observations.
A fragmentary feature describes a labor saving device and social pressures on women to sacrifice for a man. It depicts a woman performing work to a limit of minutes, reflecting themes of love, sacrifice, and gender expectations with partial, unclear dialogue.
State grain inspector McKenzie reports nationwide wheat prospects are better than last year. He notes recent rains have improved the crop’s health and vigor, with stronger starts and abundant moisture forecasting a large yield for the year. The overall outlook is favorable for farmers across the state.
The Seventh congressional convention will be held at Hutchinson on April 18 to settle the Wallace Long contest. Wallace will not attend the convention and Long is expected to be renominated by acclamation. Wallace supporters claim they will disrupt the process to force Long out and push for their own candidate.
In Belle Plaine authorities quarantine the Joint saloon after a smallpox case emerges among a friend of the keeper. A yellow flag signals the shutdown as officials extend restrictions and monitor the situation while a locally brewed spirit remains on display.
Kansas City grocers form a pool to buy staples in large quantities to compete with department stores. They adopt rules including mutual bond posting, equal sharing of costs, equal distribution of goods, fixed resale prices, and penalties for price cutting.
The Davis family sues the Atchison street railway in district court alleging injuries from a short circuit on North Second Street. Molly Davis seeks 20000 dollars, her husband 6000 dollars, claiming permanent injuries and loss of ability to do housework. The suit notes the incident occurred October 3, 1AM, and cites the barber A A Diugis as husband of Molly Davis.
John Norton, Marion Thomas's lawyer and city marshal of Spire, was brought from Columbus with his brother ex Congressman W. S. Norton and attorneys Tracewell Hide and others. The coroner's inquest record not transcribed yet, trial postponed to February 26. Empire bar Kinook closed and confiscated, bartender James McSprain jailed for liquor law violations. McSprain's trial set for February 20.
Coal prices show no advance despite restrictive efforts. Operators expect any overproduction to be temporary as workers in Mount Carmel start mid shift. The report notes weak demand at present prices in Pittsburgh and surrounding markets with activity subdued.
Lincoln Feb 9 Suit in Ti Cole county district court accuses Capt J B White of alienating the affections of Mrs Fred Johnson. The plaintiff seeks $2000 damages. White, a major landowner in Lincoln county and known as the wheat king of the Big Beattle valley, has about 4000 acres in wheat. He recently moved from Topeka to Kansas City. Friends aim to settle before court action.
Lincoln county ex commissioner John Duewell was thrown from a buggy during a sudden turnout. He sustained serious injuries including a badly torn right eye requiring a neighbor to trim hanging flesh before a physician was called. He also suffered several minor injuries.
Two large hog shipments hailed from Lincoln as Aby Starshal sent two carloads. Seventy seven hogs averaged 400 pounds while the remaining 42 averaged 30 pounds. Marshall, a leading cattle and hog shipper, expects more loads soon.
Judge HF Thompson has ordered Sheriff Jackson to summon a grand jury to convene February 20 at the district court. The petition for a grand jury was signed by many taxpayers, and a large remonstrance signed by four to five hundred taxpayers was presented but deemed legally non offsetting. The panel is to investigate alleged violations of the prohibitory law.
Beloit report quotes Charles A Sayner Norton County chairman as saying the Sixth District committee will wait to convene until after the national Democratic committee meets and sets the convention date. He adds the district won’t form a platform before that time.
Charles Price of Atchison has joined a 2,400 man Durban regiment to aid the British in the Transvaal. He previously supervised 4 Roll Tine in Johannesburg and moved to Durban before the war. The regiment aims to hold bridges swiftly, with fronts active and many English regiments already serving.
A Boer sympathizer committee in Fort Scott plans a pro Boer mass meeting around February 6. Letters from Jerry Staxpacn and David Overmyer promise to attend and address the gathering. Judge Shino, a Populist figure, is noted at the end of the movement.
In Hays City on February 9 syndicates owning land in Ellis County announced plans to build and market a mill to handle local shale ore. A man named Phillips claims a new process can efficiently treat Ellis County ore. Also reported are multiple early 20th century notices including name changes, salary increases, and a federal case involving John Sheritt, a Ble BUL farmer, charged with mailing a threatening letter to his ex-wife at Oswego, with a $504 bond posted.
Gots Feb 2 reports of smallpox in northern Barsas at Maga Havensville Holton Centrala and Rabeta. Centrali area schools and churches have been closed for weeks as the disease is present in an acid form.
Ar W. Moore of the State and Interstate Good Roads association visited Tu feko to confer with Commercial club and city county officials on a statewide Good Roads movement. He proposes a state Good Roads convention in Topeka within 40 days to name delegates to the national convention likely in May. A Commercial club meeting Saturday afternoon will hear Moore and road-improvement supervisors outline the plan and methods to secure better roads through local organizations. Twenty two states are in the national body and delegates will be chosen by city officials and commercial groups with later at large representatives from each county.
Washington report on February testimony shows A J Steele detailing cash received from Davidson and Wellcome during the 1860s campaign and legislative period. He describes loans and gifts for political work, keeping no expense accounts, and mentions multiple trips to Helena and Great Falls with amounts including 1000, 5000, and 2000 dollars. The testimony touches on grand jury reports, research into bounty scalps, and finances of Senator Clark allies amid a Montana senate investigation.
The state superintendent extends graduation examinations to city and village schools. Annual debt daotths at Schools 1 held each year. The first series begins March 17 in orthography reading writing geography physiology. The second series starts March 1 in arithmetic grammar civil government and history.
McCollum of Chase County plans to run for senator, subject to Populist and Democratic conventions in Marion and Chase counties. He just finished ten successful terms as Chase County sheriff and is a popular figure. The Republican nomination will likely go to Re Battey, the current senator. Battey is the trustee in the Martindale property sale that stirred Emparin.
Distress in six hours is claimed by New York based firm Eleventh American Kidney Cares. The ad asserts rapid relief from kidney and bladder pain, urging both men and women to seek the remedy. Sold by Sim Brig, Mea ean avenue, and others.
Washington February reports the post offices and post roads committee nearing the end of its inquiry into polyamory claims against federal appointees. A Salt Lake City district attorney note says an indictment exists against one portmaster appointee, though whether the evidence fits the statute remains in doubt. A subcommittee will draft a unanimous report outlining findings from hearings and protests.
A Lord Roberts dispatch dated February 4 confirms Gatacre's report of Boers at Penhork and Byrds river with outposts secured. MacDonald moved to block the main drift at Koodoosberg and held there against Boer attacks. Babington was sent with reinforcements February 7 to threaten north of Koodoosberg while another force pushed Boer positions south. The enemy evacuated their positions and were not in sight.
Report from Paris claims Major Count Esterhazy will surrender or face trial on the Dreyfus bordereau charge and that he admits writing the document under orders to mislead the German attaché. Handwriting similarity to Dreyfus cited amid the Rennes case fallout. Damage from floating ice disrupts ships along Buffalo New York line flooding docks and wrecks two whalebacks.
A suit was commenced in the supreme court today by T. F. Garver to compel the court of visitation to make a reduction in the atte mites.
Loyal mentions Valentine as a candidate for the Fourth ward school board. He belongs to Valentine Godard Valen tine law firm and has a long educational background including Topeka public schools and the State University. Train service on the Rock Island road resumes after recent snow delays.
Prof Arthur McGiffert of Union Theological Seminary will face New York Presbytery Monday on charges of heresy. Supporters note he plans to argue his doctrinal views align with the last general assembly, while opponents say he seeks notoriety and aims to escalate the case to higher Presbyterian tribunals.
Secretary Gage today appointed ten inspectors as required by law to serve by February 15. The appointers include George Hewitt and George H. Murray in New York, A Schayer and George M. McMurray in Chicago, A P Irwin in Philadelphia, T G Woodworth in Boston, and Manningfield Lovell in San Francisco. They will soon convene as a board to set standards and decide on admissions procedures.
Secretary Long received a cable from Admiral Watson reporting Hong Kong residents have donated a thousand dollars for the widows and orphans of the Wheeling disaster. The admiral notes all wounded are recovering well and asks continued support from the Asiatic station.
Washington February 9 Rear Admiral FW McNair recently placed on sick leave requested detached duty from the naval academy at Annapolis and granted extended aid leave by the navy department due to health issues.
A fragment describes a church gathering where about a hundred people struggle to read and write due to eye strain. It promises expert guidance to diagnose and relieve reading difficulties, urging readers to seek help and stating personal experience aiding others with similar vision challenges.
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