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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal notes general Roberts struggles and calls for a national convention to decide on a policy path. It highlights debates over adjournment, the Philippine commission, and canal questions, with Populists aiding Bryan’s bid and discussions on territorial assignments.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses philanthropy, private life, and trusts with references to Carnegie Rockefeller and wealthy donors. It remarks on charity practice versus public hunger, noting private discretion and questionable motives, and hints at a historic debate over endowments and aid for the poor. Some proper nouns appear garbled.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions charity and blessings linked to a Bemarian context. Reader-friendly summary identifies a charitable tone, noting prayers and goodwill from a community figure or group. The readable portions sketch a ceremonial or religious charitable theme without clear names or events.
A garbled early 20th century column riffs on social habits, work travel, cigars, and gender roles. It notes railroad workers seeking holidays, women joining society for husbands’ business, and curious bits about propriety, crime, and etiquette. A mix of quips about fashion, marriage, and social events appears in a satirical blur.
Washington, 21 The house committee on military affairs continued its probe into Idaho mine disturbances. Witnesses described harsh treatment of miners by soldiers, including threats and arrests without charges. Corbin and Capt. Binaytt were subpoenaed to clarify military conduct while on duty. Witness Remen Miller testified about lack of due process and hospital scenes amid the Bunker Hill mine incident. The panel adjourned to Monday for further testimony.
A Colesberg dated dispatch reports Commandant Delarey halting east and south of Arundel. British dawn assault with artillery and infantry met Boer fire and were pushed back, suffering heavy losses. Boer dispatches claim two British wounded at Jonowat.
The jury found Burley Hines and Mary Marshall guilty of a major robbery on the highway. They face not less than ten years and up to life in the state penitentiary for the crime, involving the hold up of A. Secrest and the theft of a gold watch and money. Hines had prior release six weeks before sentencing, and Marshall had served a similar term previously.
In Cherryvale area a Holiness group faces a smallpox outbreak after Hen Young, a preacher exposed in Joplin, returns home and falls ill. Despite faith that disease cannot reach believers, a prayer meeting over him appears to have preceded additional cases, prompting calls for health board investigation and containment measures.
The will of Tate J W Sponable, president of the Miami County National Bank, admitted to probate in Paola. Estate valued at about a quarter of a million with widow receiving half and four of five children one quarter each, Fred T Sponable named executor. Agreement altered to give Mrs Fordyee equal share. bank stock to be held for ten years.
Independence Feb 24 Sheritt Squires served a removal notice to Superintendent Perkins at the poor farm from county commissioners ordering turnover of property to his successor HA. Waxorer Perkins refuses, claiming his term runs to February 15, 2001. Minutes reportedly align with the original appointment length, approved by the board chairman.
Heavy frost and cold weather push prison coal mine output to meet winter needs of state institutions. About 20 car loads are normally required weekly, but demand has risen to near 70 cars. Convict miners total nearly 400 with another 100 men harvesting nine inch ice from the prison lake east of the prison.
The Sixth district Democratic committee fixed April 3 in Colby for the congressional convention while the Populist convention will follow on April 4. Both parties plan fusion, with Colby hosting unified events. Tully Booth is urged as the likely congressional candidate by most delegates from the district.
Winfield Feb mayor Albright has not signed an ordinance appropriating 400 to buy a combed chemical engine and hose. He opposed the wagons cost 1800 and believes a cheaper, modern appliance may suffice after more council review.
In Emporia plans reveal a $10,000 gymnasium project to be built on the old bullet house site at the normal school. The building is described as 46 by 100 feet with two stairways and plans include work starting next summer with bids to open, while pensions for Kaneans are noted in the Washington dispatch.
Voters head to polls for city primaries with polls closing at 7 PM. In the third ward ML Seattiogr faces P Forbes for councilman. fourth ward sees C H Samson versus W F Weber. sixth ward features A Swendson against J C Tulloch for short term. Cap Curtis predicts Weber win, Leland ignored urging to vote, and overall heavy turnout expected.
Joseph F Burwell an inmate at the Topeka asylum died yesterday and his wife asked Coroner Hogeboom to investigate. The coroner found a one inch wound on the right temple and Dr Myers attributed the death to paralytic dementia saying the wound resulted from a fall from bed. Mrs Burwell traveled from Kansas City to sue and claimed they had last seen him three weeks ago in good health.
Gen Luke B Wright of Memphis met with President in Washington and said he accepted a place on the Philippine commission. Senator Turtey accompanied him as details of the new commission circulated. Potential members include Judge Taft, Prof Worcester, Gen Luke Wright, H C Ade, and Bernard Moses.
A free lecture Monday night at the Topeka high school assembly will feature Samuel Parsons of New York. Parsons, former Central Park superintendent, will discuss park advancement with illustrated Tintern pictures. All interested are invited to attend.
Soap line polishes daily life with American made products. Accessible range covers bases from five cents to premium cake scented bars.
Famous comic opera star Francis Wilson arrived in Topeka shortly after noon and will perform in a revival of Erminie tonight at the Prominent opera house. He explains his revival aims for novelty and discusses Cyrano de Bergerac, his general approach, and plans for a new opera next year with multiple titles considered before final choice.
Papers filed in district court detail city expansion. Judge Hagen will hear objections from property owners Wednesday morning. Exhibits include the annexation ordinance, notices served, and publication copies, all required for court approval.
Swift & Holliday’s window features an en pleine air photograph by amateur Vi W H Waite of Oakland praised for its beauty. The ad promotes De Witte Witch Mazel Salve for piles and skin diseases and lists other patent medicines and travel ads, with storm news from Ohio. The piece includes filler notices and rail travel promos from Kansas City agencies.
In St Joseph a burglar tried to enter Pauline Hall's hotel room during a performance tour with the Finncis Wilson Opera company. The thief pried a window as Hall slept on the first floor rear of the hotel, fled as proprietor fired pistol shots, and no one was injured. Hall, famed for the Hobson missing bee link, was unaware until a company member informed her this morning.
In Washington thin crowds gathered as the Porto Rico debate resumed. Clayton led off with legal arguments against the bill while Tawney pressed GOP criticisms of Maine lumber interests and the Democratic shift. Littlefield offered no rebuttal as Tawney focused on merits. In the Senate Hale outlined the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill and Penrose referred to yesterday's seating dispute, signaling planned action next week. A new Havana bishop, Sharettl, arrived to formal ceremonies at the cathedral.
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