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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1900
Page
4
In a crowded report from the Topeka State Journal, ongoing national politics and policy debates are sketched with emphasis on party strategy, legislative friction, and proposed territorial governance changes. The piece references figures and events shaping public opinion and the political landscape, including discussions of constitutional reforms and fiscal policy.
A garbled column from a newspaper page riffs on wages, shopping costs, and social changes. It jokes about vacations, secret pleasures, clean streets, and the contrast between old and new fashion while noting street life and the condition of workers. It quips about suffragists and religious views amid a spring fashion critique.
Quoted phrase about women and love with playful observations on attraction and dating. Mentions a girl smiling at nothing as a sign of affection and notes on men’s behavior and aging. Contains garbled OCR impressions of humorous dating clichés.
A garbled column of aphorisms discusses temptation fidelity and work ethic. It reflects on interactions with neighbors teachers and superiors, noting how behavior reveals character and advising against judging by manner. Includes reflections on ambition and generosity.
In Oscar Kuehne assault trial J M Jones and Sherwood Kennedy faced charges. Witnesses debated handwriting evidence to prove a letter was written by Kuehne and tied to alleged motives. Experts testified on penmanship as defense and prosecution clashed over the author of the message. The case progressed with jurors and legal maneuvering shaping the outcome.
Winfield Feb 17 Three Winkel young people Miss Grace Rose daughter of W H Rose of Lincoln Rev J W Weber and Jesse Uhler left home to travel to Oklahoma while in Kay county revival work they were exposed to smallpox. They returned home to protect loved ones then went back to Oklahoma awaiting contagion only one contracted the disease. Their quiet act of duty is praised as true heroism.
Feb 17 report by James Nesbit notes Nay buildins west of Atchison cost 12000 and old headquarters buildings moved to new site becoming sheds. Four miles east, atop former Salt Lake trail, new structures include baths rooms and a cannery plant. Over forty Indian children attend study both academics and domestic chores.
Kansas State Holiness camp meeting to be held in Wichita from August 16 to 26. Rev. C. J. Poyler named as organizer with Rev. Ruth assisting in the event at the city.
Colby Feb 1 A L Rich and Jamir decide to move to Colorado Springs where Rich will engage in real estate business after ten years as chief clerk in the United States land office under a Democrat administration and prior four years Republican tenure. He cites better financial inducements offered elsewhere.
Lucy Colston, famed for years in police court and as a city charge, married Frank HKnaves, a young colored man, at the courthouse before Probate Judge Scoville. The wedding, described as a social sensation, lists Lucy as about 41% years old and Knaves as 23, with eleven of ten children mentioned as living.
Kingas City Itan December 17 Harry Boos assistant district attorney of Typeka arrived here to close the government building site deal with three owners. The land cost 20000 dollars with payments to William McMullen and wife 4000 dollars Shepherd 7000 dollars and Ticker 6000 dollars. Buildings must be removed under contract but may be delayed until vacate notice is issued. Retail lumber dealers meet at Yates Center complaining about rates and chairing a session.
A garbled report details protests and trade tensions across territories tied to Jumber imports with claims of origin and rising rates. It lists firms and cities including Kensax City Omata and Lienana, plus a series of names like J. Kingen Tarouty Kan Wiliam Bloom Coxine and Chicago a Northup Limber company. Fort Scott notes a separate rural missing person case and a string of local incidents including pensions, reformatory parole, and a fatal fire in Arkansas City. The piece threads in an inquest into a Texan boy last seen fourteen years ago, with family efforts to locate him and a message about an overcoat.
A Havana dispatch reports Harvard University plans to admit one thousand Cuban teachers to its summer session in Cambridge. The arrangement, brokered by Harvard officials, would provide vouchers and travel for the teachers, with state support anticipated.
Munir Bey presented President Loubet with the Insignia and grand cross of the Order of Nichamimdaz, the Turkish empire’s highest honor. The envoy arrived in state, was greeted at the Elysee by ministers, and a luncheon followed. The gesture signals Ankara’s aim to elevate prestige alongside Germany at the Ottoman court.
Attorney Joseph Reid, local Salvation Army hospital representative, announces the institution will relocate to Kansas City. Furniture and effects likely to be moved from the Goose residence on Buchanda Street in coming days. The plan follows an agreement tied to a police court fine imposed on officers of the institution.
The bodies of Nels Linden and John L. Heustig, victims of Friday’s boiler explosion at the Santa Fe shops, will be buried Sunday afternoon. Services are at 2:30 at the Presbyterian church corner Wourth and Branner, under Irwin Lodge No. 260 A U W.
Candidate Tulloch replies to inquiries on waterworks, urging city ownership of the water plant as soon as feasible. He argues for municipal control and lower gas rates, questioning the value of private provision if relief is delayed, and stresses acting quickly on the water question.
The Masonic Mutual Society voted to transfer its policies and assets to Northwestern Life Assurance of Chicago, after deeming the society had failed to grow and pay out more than it took in. Judge Postlethwaite explored options eastward with other companies, but none offered a satisfactory proposition. Northwestern Life offered to assume the policies.
Mary Hamilton Vanderbeck, divorced wife of Detroit franchise owner, bid in and won the baseball properties at Bennett Park to satisfy alimony and costs of 8000 dollars. President Han Johnson presided at the sale with attorney Billiett G. Stephenson, who said locals may raise bids up to 12000, while Vanderbeck plans management.
The Republican machinery passed a resolution praising Governor Roosevelt for words of cheer to Governor Taylor and pledging to uphold the Goebel election law while avoiding disruption. The Senate met briefly and adjourned.
Dr Holtin urges kidney watchfulness, stating kidneys need more attention than any other body part. This health warning highlights early signs to monitor and seek medical advice if concerns arise.
A sensational appeal by Dr Holtin touts Dr Holtin's Kidney Tablets as a universal cure for kidney trouble. The ad alleges kidney failure causes systemic impurities and disease, urges readers to seek the remedy now, and cites ailments like back pain and unusual urine as signs. It frames the treatment as scientifically perfected after years of effort and warns of delaying.
About 1,130 members in the organization, assets totaling 54000 dollars, and a plan to use totes for the reserve fund during palielos, deducting notes as paid. It was a choice between this and dividing two assets among members, and policy holders voted for the former. Some fear insurance rates may rise if the rectar assessment and note interest are not managed.
In North Topeka items note Kimball Printing on Kansas Avenue and Mr H C Bowen ill at his Quincy street home. Community events include the Mathal Protective league entertainment at Fal Al ball and a duplicate whist gathering at the homes of Mr and Mrs W M Costivy and Miss Martha Khuball. Church services are announced at Good Shepherd and Congregational churches with sermons by Canon Bywater and Rev T J Pearson. Social events feature Master Ewart Spalding’s birthday tribute and farm group notices, with interments planned at Prairie Home cemetery for Mrs Priddy and notes on local school activities and a Social Democratic party branch forming at Trades Assembly Hall.
Mrs Mullin receives 450 from the city after a district court jury found she sustained injuries from a fall on a defective brick sidewalk near the Rock Island depot on Kansas Avenue. She sought 10, but was awarded 450 after deliberations spanning yesterday afternoon to today.
Fragmented New York telegraph notes a message said to have been sent by President Kruger to The Hague to calm Boer sympathizers after Gen French relief efforts for Kimberley. A recipient, unnamed, published comments cursing British moves at Spion Kop and a lodge funeral notice for Nels Linden and John J. Flevstis appears.
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