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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
3
A miscellany of political opinion and notes from Topeka praising local leadership, critiquing national policy, and weighing the primary’s stakes. References include Charles J. Drew, water works politics, Panama canal debate, Spain’s war actions, and figures like Henry George.
Satirical fragment from the Atchison Globe mocks social pretensions and fashion, riffing on women who seek social attention and drawn out anecdotes. Aimed at middle class behavior, the piece shifts to economic jests about farming, pies, chickens, and a Charleston era party anecdote, ending with a controversial joke about identity and wealth.
The article notes Secretary of the Navy Long backing women's suffrage. It mentions Bre John Tussell Young preparing for publication a compilation of poems and letters by her late husband, the librarian of congress. It also references Congressman Hepburn urging river and harbor bills and a debate on technical legislation, plus prizes won by Aubrey and Lionel Tennyson in a competition.
Lawrence February 24 trial of J J Kunkel for poisoning his wife began Judge Sembel A Riggs presiding. First witness Morse described Mrs Kunkel’s final illness including vomiting and gastritis with arsenic doubts. Nurses Hawkins Remington testified to conditions and Kunkel’s handling of medicines, while pressure to call a doctor grew and the accused faced cross examination on memory and responsibility.
Colby Kansas February 24 The writer rebuts a recent editorial praising M A Low for obtaining 360 600 bonds to aid the Chicago Kansas Nebraska Railway explaining that in 188 the county offered 60 000 to secure stock worth 60 40 paid in stock to the county as return and that the bonds passed by a 29T majority with understanding it was a stock pledge rather than a loan
In Pittsburg on February 24 a new syndicate is buying coal land in Crawford County. Options have been taken on about 2000 acres in Washington township with interest in sections 30 15 and 30 in Baker. J Devlin and Ozark Coal Co also active. County Treasurer S W Baxter sold a coal land tract to C J Devlin for 12 50. Competition is brisk with land selling around 50 per acre. The syndicate is linked to the Lanyon smelters and Rockefeller capital, signaling major development and new industries for the area.
Washington reports Mr. Johnson delivers a dramatic 30 minute speech denouncing the administration’s imperialistic program and urging Congress to control Philippine policy. He criticizes Boston banquet remarks, Secretary Alger, and President’s leadership while accusing the White House of pressuring ratification and delaying extra sessions.
Paul Morton vice president of the Santa Fe railroad and party arrived in San Francisco to discuss future progress. He expects three trains to the east from Stockton by October next as part of expanding the San Joaquin Valley system and western terminal in Frisco. The Santa Fe will not wage a state war nor build expensive structures. a few freight sheds may be built at cost, with no major improvements planned.
Obituaries note the death of Richard E. Arthur at Stormont hospital and Hilda Reed at Tecumseh home. The May 24 Santa Fe Terminal Company of California files articles of incorporation in San Francisco to acquire property for terminals for railroad and ferry use with A H Payson, W A Bissell, L Bush, J L Trusiow and A Mackie as incorporators. Capital stock set at 1 000 000 with 900 000 subscribed by Payson trustee and 100 by each incorporator.
Young Peoples Good Citizenship federation holds a regular meeting at the English Lutheran Church tonight with J. Wis Gleed as speaker.
Major Boyds Cadets present a Monday evening show at Lincoln Post hall on February 27. Admission is 15 cents and includes commissary rations. If Congressman Roberts attends, he will be in line for a good engagement on stage.
John Philip Sousa and his famous band performed at the Grand Opera House to an immense Topeka audience. The crowd rose for a hearty reception as the band began, delivering a typical Sousa concert to acclaim and praise from attendees.
A loyal audience across the United States cheered Sousa's march and the patriotic aura it stirred. The program opened with a brief overture and closed with multiple encores including Georgia Camp Meeting and A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, the latter drawing a wave of applause and an encore.
The article recalls Miss Davies delivering encores with a sweet soprano during a Sousa concert. It mentions another violinist, a planned trombone solo by Arthur Pryor canceled due to illness, and Herbert U. Clark substituting with a cornet. A tugelhorn solo request caused a platform moment, with Franc Tie and the soloist proceeding, leaving some audience disappointed by the missed "tugelhorn solo."
Voters are advised where to cast ballots tomorrow across five wards in Topeka. Precincts split by ward list polling places, street boundaries, and precinct supervisors. The primary uses the Australian ballot system with polling hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
North Topeka items note half price dress goods sale at Costley Post's Saturday and Monday. A Sousa band event on the North side drew good attendance. Ice coats the Union Pacific park fountain, viewed as a beautiful sight. Community notices include dances by Royal Neighbors and a political meeting for Mr. Drew at Asbury chapel.
NL Calcutta reports Lady Curzon wife of Tord Carson Kederton is mildly ill after a slight fit of fever. She remains under care for a week and shows no serious complications. The condition is described as improving.
Brook Tron company posted a notice raising paddlers wages effective April 1. New rate set at $2.50 per day, with the pay change to impact workers at the works in Reading Pennsylvania. The article notes a general wage adjustment in the manufacturing sector.
A chaotic mix of notices from Topeka era papers: names like Lewis Worthington Abe Steinberg J Connorw J Lee Knight and J. Clemente appear among social events, concerts, school socials, and church lectures. Reports reference Sousa's band, waterworks politics, and city projects. The Sherman transport voyage and state house receptions are noted, with various community updates and entertainment listings.
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