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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
4
A fragmented front page summary notes global affairs and local commentary. It cites Gen. Cronje's capture, U S politics with Bryan and Gage, and Philadelphia and Kansas City as centers of political maneuvering. It mentions a New York fair, Dutch river discovery, and university letters.
A Worcester study weighs labor and capital in railroad earnings using June 1880 figures. It notes wages, operating costs, taxes, dividends, and interest, arguing labor’s stake is broad due to stock ownership and capital’s interdependence, with benefits extending to savings and investment in the region.
A damaged excerpt from Globe includes puzzled phrases about worth, credit, and extravagance. It hints at a woman's choices and a shift away from talk of beef hearts for baking, with unclear context and names missing.
A jumble of aphorisms on honesty, greed, marriage, manners, and ambition attributed to Chicago News style prose. It quips on men desiring more than earned, women’s faults, and the humor of being the “oldest inhabitant,” reflecting a cautionary tone about virtue and social norms.
A humorous excerpt on women in politics and romance. It mocks a woman's political ambitions and a man’s awkwardness when faced with flirtation. The piece quips about love, vanity, and the idea of a bachelor avoiding domestic duties.
Hodgson, Costa Rican railway director, arrives in New Orleans from San Jose Port Limon, confirming reports of tensions with Nicaragua. Nicaragua hopes to reclaim the Guana court strip seized by Costa Rica in a past war, with Senor Mora leading a force. President Iglesias reportedly sent 4,000 troops to deter any Nicaraguan action to gain canal district control.
The MC A and State University basketball teams meet tonight at the A CoA gymnasium as the two leading state teams clash. Both squads have trained hard and fans expect a close game after MC A defeated the University two weeks ago in a prior matchup.
In Alma Kansas a widower James Drury sued Mrs Fanny Campbell to invalidate an eighty acre deed and recover 235 dollars claiming she swindled him out of money and land before a planned marriage. Campbell, a Pueblo Colorado widow, eloped to Kansas City with his horse stock and cash, then fled. The case led to a judgment for 135 dollars after the deed and sale were set aside.
Fort Scott February 23 The Union Telephone Company seeks to enjoin the Mutual Telephone Company from dispersing seventy three shares of mined stock and to Mandamus the Mutual to issue it The Union company mostly mutual stock holders gained control with stock valuation rising from 65 to 135 per share The Union offered market value and tendered 400 in gold The Mutual refused to issue and the suit aims to compel issuance Both firms pay dividends The Union desires possession of the Mutual plant to operate with its long distance lines
Leavenworth Feb 21 Judge Hook heard the Dunbar claim involving the Mulane addition in Argentine. The suit centers on land valued at about one million dollars over claims the government never granted an original patent to Nancy Whitefeather and that subsequent patents were issued by misrepresentation. A master in chancery has recommended the land be held by those now in possession, with arguments to finish in a day.
Emile Ostler, a well known Englishman running a Emporia farm south of Columbia, sold his farming outfit and livestock and will depart this week for South Africa to aid Britain. The bachelor, about 36, has lived in Emporia eight years and was nicknamed bloody English by locals. A public auction was held Monday.
Atchison February 2 The famous Kel logg farm at Benn lake has been sold to apple grower William Revar. The property includes forty doves and is believed to have fetched around 311900. The deed will be prepared by Mire Pease of New York City, who inherits the farm from Col Osborne, father of Mrs HL A Park of Atchison. The land lies mostly in the Missouri river bottom with twenty acres excluded.
A Caldwell County note reports a town in Indian Territory seeking purchase of the Greensburg Waterworks plant. Horner is listed as intermediary, with a bid from Cothankia and terms tied to Caldwell’s cooperation or loss of the deal. The plan involves Alva and local water infrastructure adjustments.
Leavenworth dispatch notes regular transport voyages to the Philippines. The Coptic is due to steam through the Golden Gate next week, carrying officers' wives as part of a new regular voyage to Manila.
Taxpayers force injunction against mayor and city council restraining the signing of a contract with W. G. Eads of Kansas City for 4200 and 2000 bonds at par. Officials argue authority existed. opponents say bonds were callable and commissions would raise cost to 122 per cent.
Bourbon County faced costs totaling 2 882.48 for the Edlinger murder prosecution of Amos Phillips and George and Inda Sfisbee with 134 for jurors and a 3000 reward. Separate items include pensions granted in Kansas and local notices from Fort Scott and Galena areas.
Philadelphia February meeting of pattern conference adopts a strong anti imperialist resolution condemning expansion. The committee chaired by Herbert Welch denounces the present administration led by President McKinsey for imperialist moves in the Philippines and tropic islands. Delegates call for united action to defeat pro imperial candidates and urge a national convention to unite all opponents.
Washington hearing crowds watch as the Senate decides to take up Matthew S. Quay’s seat from Pennsylvania amid a lively prelude with questions on a cablegram from San Juan Porto Rico. The chamber votes to proceed with the Quay case despite divisions among party lines.
The scene shifts in the senate as Mr Daniel Wird urges seating Mr Quay. After his address, the Hawaiian government bill is taken up and Mr Morgan resumes his remarks, amid a roll call of senators named.
Washington reports the secretary of war must decide if the United States is in a state of war. In peace, soldiers may buy discharge under conditions. if in war, consequences differ. Over twenty discharge applications loom. A decision could affect pay for troops in the Philippines, and officials fear the timing.
Guthrie Ok Feb 2 Late last night Governor Barnes appointed Judge J C Strong of Guthrie to succeed Harper S Cunningham as attorney general. Strong is described as one of the territorys ablest practitioners and a long time Oklahoma citizen.
A pushed effort is planned to defeat M Snattinger for councilman from the Phird wart though he has been bedbound for a week. Charges have circulated against him. backer argues his illness should not shield refutation. Supporters claim his civic standing and business integrity would benefit Topeka if elected, promising an administration free of city scandals. Washington reports Republican committee members named for the executive group including Hull lows Cannon and Lavering, with Proctor Gallinger and McBride among senators. Renae talet to attend matinee tomorrow at Grand Opera House in Omaha.
Washington February 23 The conference report on the financial bill was presented by Mr Aldrich. The bimetallic amendment and the refunding provision remained open but were included in the final version with language modified to satisfy the House conferees.
Frankfort February 21 1920s note Ruferty introduces House joint resolution calling for adjournment of the General Assembly due to unharmonized factions and an inability to settle the pending act before session ends. It argues continued session wastes public money and seeks a one day extension.
Washington February 23 by presidential direction the new military post at Macaolia Bluff near Seattle Washington will hereafter be known as Fort Lawton in honor of the late Major General Lawton U V who was killed in action at San Mateo Philippines on December 15, 1898
A messy OCR record lists several real estate transfers with names such as Dell R. Andrews, Belknap Savings Bank, Alice Geer, Annie Abbey, Jannie Gopal, and Alice McCabe. It mentions lots in Lincoln Street, Taylor Street, Rehburn Avenue, and a Park subdivision in Shawnee County. Transactions include deeds and transfers with monetary notes like $100. The fragment references multiple property parcels and a public sale at a local school or venue tomorrow.
Talk No 738 describes a new design for readers who need glasses but dislike wearing them. A ground glass is inserted when needed, then dropped away to keep distance glasses handy and secure. The article touts a pocketable, easily removable unit offering quick focus for near objects.
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