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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal column discusses rough riders in America and Britain’s Boer War context, Governor Roosevelts nomination, and lay analysis of possible political shifts. It notes potential cabinet roles and anti trust themes while predicting party reactions and legislative paths.
The Cuicagu Journal urges vigor in debate on a canal, arguing Britain and the United States must not block a transoceanic link. It warns joint sections and naval rivals would prevent any canal, while emphasizing commerce and national fleet strength.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century column offers observations on vagrancy, gender roles, and social behavior. It critiques public morals, wild rumors, and petty vices while noting fashion images, dirt on children, and the Lancaster Literary Society debate topics.
Excerpts present satirical maxims and social observations on belief hope diplomacy and human behavior. The brief blocks mock common wisdom noting beliefs about luck manners memory secrecy intelligence and social dynamics with cautionary humor.
A fragment from the New York Press mocks silent men as puzzling and silent women as of little use. It suggests unease when a man collects debts and bores others by boasting about payments. The piece leans into social discomfort and gendered stereotypes of the era.
In Topeka the Crawford theater presents David Belasco's Thy Heart of Markand for a second performance. The production features Civil War era incidents, with strong melodrama and stage drama centered on a wife who is wronged. A pivotal scene unfolds at a bedchamber with a dramatic blow, as the plot drives toward a tense finale.
Curtis received unanimous praise from the congress for his efforts in supporting an inquiry into the gpne sion matter. Members thanked him for his dedication and for aiding the investigation, highlighting his role in advancing accountability.
Chicago reports a Kansas speaker Frank W. Elliott argues wealth concentrates political power and calls for public ownership to curb monopolies. Other delegates debate government ownership of railways and abolition of privileged franchises. Congressman William Sulzer defends anti-trust laws and warns wealth consolidation threatens democracy.
A heavy rain drenches central south Georgia on February 13 with rivers rising above danger lines. Flood damage reported in Columbus Thomaston and Hufsaia with two feet of water in parts of West Point. Rail lines disrupted streetcar service halted and power plants inoperable as factories suspend operations.
New York Evening World reports that Lealle a self described press agent and Miller 10 per cent swindle employee has made a long confession. The details are partially garbled but indicate involvement of managers and an organized scheme tied to a colonial pantomime context with threats and deception.
Washington 13 The cabinet discussed personnel for the Philippe commission. The president seeks a southern man as a member, may offer to someone currently in Congress, and favors Senator Linday though he could serve better in the Senate. The choice is unsettled. The report also notes J Herni fon seeks a divorce from Georgia Hernifon alleging his wife’s opium use and quarrelsome conduct.
Theda Walker wife of Mr C died Monday night at her home 1824 Van Buren Street. The funeral will be held at Lane Chanel C M E church Wednesday afternoon at Bywelock. Sequel Dhnent aged 4 died at home 08 Kunkas Ave.
Washington February 12 soon after the senate convened today a bill seeking one hundred thousand dollars for enlarging the public building at Portland Oregon was laid before the senate. Senator Allison Iowa ranking Republican on the finance committee spoke carefully representing the party stance while avoiding broader currency debate. He noted no change to existing money types and argued the proposal resembles the 1872 law provisions. Senator Jones Nevada replied with opposition to the bill.
Louisville February 14 An act to create and appoint a commission to capture and bring to justice the William Goebel murderers passes and 100000 is appropriated with a 10000 bond for each commissioner. Private rewards add 10000 more totaling 110000, with Colonel Campbell to oversee the case.
Federal court cases between the water works company and the city were postponed indefinitely at the request of Messrs Rossington Sulth and Histed. A daughter’s illness and a suspected chickenpox case led to quarantine actions and the doctor linked a vaccination to the rash. The judge continued the hearings as the parties await further developments.
H. B. Howart has bought three lots at the northeast corner of Clay street and Tenth avenue and will build a modern light room home when weather permits. Father Roarman will deliver a Friday lecture at the Church of the Association titled Confession of Sin to a Priest.
In Loweville Kentucky on February 12 Judge Field ordered the writ of delivery to satisfy a $4510 claim held by Colonel John YH Whalten against an owner. The case references Senator Harrell and a bribe allegation. Local notices also promote Chain Remedys Cough Remedy and advertise Star News Co and Jeffers and James in Topeka.
Dr L H Brunn informed the city board of health of a genuine smallpox case at 24 Quincy Street. The patient, John Nis, lived with his mother and was misclassified as chickenpox before Dr Munn identified smallpox. Authorities accuse a deliberate deception to mislead the public as Dr Chas Bradley assumes charge of the case.
Washington recalls shock as Representative Chickering is reported dead in New York City. He was last seen voting on the financial bill, arriving on crutches. The body found on a hotel sidewalk near a fourth story window, with head injury and clothing damp, prompting speculation of suicide. Chickering, born in Marietta New York, had recent rheumatic complaints and prior illness.
Alma Kruger returns to play Maryland Calvert in The Heart of Maryland at Crawford Theater tonight with a nearly identical company as last year. Kruger's prior season proved her ability to follow the original creator of Zaza and she is expected to maintain her strong stage presence. The review of government policy and grain market commentary follows in this age of rapid economic debate and crop news.
Deputy U S Marshal Prescott seized five suspects in a Leavenworth jail bid for pension fraud. named are John Brows Caesar Smart James Carthal Porter Benjamin Franklin Mannah James Levet. Caesar Smart allegedly led the scheme by fabricating a soldier identity to claim a pension.
Washington reports a sharp rise in the army budget with total appropriation set at 111,710,364, up from 30,080,184. Officials note urgent detachments and new lines in the current year include 400,550 for cable and telegraph connections, roads and bridges in Alabama and other areas.
Editor notes praise from Howe and Topeka State on a book praised by Dudley Warner Howe L W Howells Century and Sat. Review. Mark Twain and Edinburgh Review also praised the work. The excerpt surveys reception across multiple periodicals and authors.
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