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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1899
Page
4
A compact column from the Topeka State Journal by Frank P. MacLennan covering varied items. Topics include censorship of fiction, Dewey prospects, Senator Quay trial timing, canned roast beef as soup, election interest among Topeka women, and a Central Pacific debt payment boosting customs receipts.
A financial note argues U S imports have risen while exports show signs of abating after a year of surpluses. January figures reveal exports above 1889 levels but below late-year averages, with a net merchandise balance near seventy-five million dollars. The piece links these shifts to currency balances in Europe and potential gold settlements amid Spain’s settlement, without definitive causes.
Fragmentary local column notes diverse topics including girls yarns politicians and town resources. Readable names and clear facts are missing, leaving an unclear snapshot of a column's musings and opinions.
A fragment from a 19th century column notes on secret emotions and the social codes of courtship. It discusses how admiration can alienate others and contrasts a woman’s behavior before and after marriage with playful observations about voice, movement, and aspirations.
The district court session drew a large audience this afternoon with jurors and spectators standing around the walls. Milton Council, the Topeka contractor, testified for the defense then for the state, offering nothing new. Grant I. W. M.’s testimony followed, with cross examination by Mr. Hayden, revealing limited details and no decisive revelations about Mrs. Gilmore or Mr. Collins. The judge ruled the matter not material and the proceedings moved toward adjournment.
An article discusses a favorable reeport on a proposed constitutional amendment against polygamy, referencing Representative-elect Trichur J. Tot erte of Titan and urging a national stance. The piece also notes a Swedish dialect comedy Yrn Yonson touring Crawford theater, Labor Commissioner W L A Johnston addressing the Metall Clerks Association, and Governor Stanley appointing TN F Rancik to manage the state soldiers home at Dodge City, with H Grisham of Cottonwood Falls mentioned.
In Cherryvale Kansas Mrs. F Healey claims to be the second wife of Fred Wells and believes the murdered 1874 case tied to Wells may be solved. She asserts Wells and artist Henley are the same man, citing matching descriptions and witnesses from Valeda and local families. She plans to pursue Kansas City records to verify the estate claim.
Concordia No 36 of the United Commercial Travelers held a banquet for members and guests at Baron's hotel with 100-plus travelers and wives in attendance. Kansas Oklahoma jurisdiction includes 16 councils. Concordia's council, organized 1892, lists officers led by Ea Birch and J B Starr. The event featured talks, music, and a diamond gift for Chas C Daniels, with entertainment by traveling men and families in attendance.
Prudence L Staith born December 7 1820 in Green County Pennsylvania died recently. She married Rev Daniel A Murdoch a Presbyterian minister and moved across states from Pennsylvania to Ohio to Kansas and Missouri before settling in Washington County Kansas. They had nine children including C M Murdoch editor of the Wymore Reporter. Interment at Wymore Nebraska attended by many Marshall county settlers.
Abbiene Feb 28 Lieutenant Colonel B C Little received a wound January 18 while at the outpost a disturbance arose I went up and picked up my cartridge belt The text notes he shot himself accidentally and mentions a letter to his parents dated January 15 Baye
The official canvass of the Saturday primary by the city Republican canvassing board notes Drew’s majority rising and Squires’ margin enlarging in the city attorney race. Schoch trails the leading candidate, with Gault about 100 votes behind and Abrahams third. Hale’s treasurer lead is larger than expected, and in Ward Three John Elliott is renominated by nearly 500 votes. Enneas Editor Is Married. Daniel Campbell Jr marries Lucile Morris in Manhattan after Abilene ceremony.
The report states a revolver dropped to the floor and discharged. The ball struck the right thigh above the knee, avoiding bone or artery. The patient is resting. a surgeon expects two weeks of rest to heal.
Fort Scott leaders seek a $10,000 convention hall seating 2000 to 2500, emulating the Kansas City approach. Grant Hornaday pledges substantial support, with other subscriptions noted as plans mature for securing the next Republican state convention.
Fred Bowersock of Minneapolis has become private secretary to his father, Congressman J. D. Bowersock of Kansas. The Kansas congressman is his father. Washington reports that new domestic money order offices will open, with a list of named offices to be affected.
The Senate opened at 11 o'clock as Pryé reported the shipping subsidy bill with many restrictive amendments. A partial conference report on the post office appropriation bill was agreed to. Bills passed include establishing a branch home at Castle Pinckney for disabled volunteers, regulating postage for letters by the blind, erecting a Tampa building up to 30000 dollars, and authorizing appointing naval cadets who served in the Spanish war. Provisions extend to Indian Territory and Arkansas corporation laws applied to territories.
A Potwin resident condemns a legislature bill that would allow paving assessed on front feet abutting blocks, potentially forcing nonconsenting property owners to pay. He argues it violates property rights, harms poorer homeowners, and favors wealthy interests from nearby Topeka, urging lawmakers to defeat the measure.
Local report lists Rev Din Salina, Rev Johnsen Sven burg, Rev Blom Morganville, Rev Peterson Randolph, Rev Arnsguvist Axtell at a Swedish conference. James DeVine dies at his daughter's home in Dariner. Funeral private and held this week.
A Democratic delegate convention is called for Friday March 3 at 8 pm in Flimbeau hall to nominate a city ticket. Precinct caucuses run Wednesday March 1 from 6 to 10 pm to choose delegates and central committeemen with returns due by 7 pm March 2 1800. Per ward precinct delegate counts and locations listed. committee members Lee Jones chairman and G Max Claidy secretary.
The steamer Gaelic arrived with a report from February 21 stating Commander Taussie is the American governor of Guam. The U S flag was raised at 10 30 a m over Fort Santa Cruz harbor San Luis de Apra and saluted by guns from the Bennington. A simultaneous salute reached Agana with a battalion from the Bennington and native militia providing fire support.
Mrs A Rankin wife of A Rankin of the Santa Fe offices died suddenly this morning in her Tower House room after a period of illness. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Washington dispatch notes war department receipt of news of a transport sinking and troop movements for muster out at Fort Leavenworth tasking Kensie Volunteer Infantry.
Governor Stanley appointed several individuals to the normal school regents for full terms ending March 1. The selections include S. 3 Dodge Bewit F. 3. Laraber Staffont EA. Boss Farr Oak among others, reflecting a reshaping of the board's leadership and direction for the term.
A fragmentary feature extols the Ran nas hen and its praised qualities, noting a rival Kansan hen from the Indian Territory. The piece, sworn and subscribed, hints at a sisterhood with the territory hen and mentions a November October date and local names amid a mosaic of rural lore.
Tomorrow's sale lists reduced prices on sugar coffee crackers dried fruit and canned goods. Included are best grade sugar best white sugar lion coffee breakfast meats evaporated raspberries prunes currants blackberries pickles mackerel white fish herrings lard syrups tomatoes peas oats flour soap and more with guarantees on flour quality.
A fragmented account describes a difficult incident involving a box and a hen found in a box, with neighbors discussing the event and its aftermath. Mrs. Brown's son acts cautiously as others inspect the scene, then reports the hen was alive and the box opened. The Evangelistic service at the Flint M. E. church continues each evening.
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