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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1899
Page
3
W Lakey, a 47 year old farmer near Oskaloosa, was found dead from a gunshot on a country road after a day of gut hunting. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict of accidental death. He leaves a wife and four children. his family has $1,000 life insurance and $2,000 in assets.
In Newton a physician misidentified illnesses as smallpox, triggering a quarantine. Five Trews children were actually suffering from chickenpox. The physician’s error led to the quarantine of two neighboring households in contact with the family.
Gillett, once a bunker, now in Durango Mexico, is linked to cattle denials and flights from southern Texas to the Mexican border. He writes to family and friends narrating tales of his cattle losses and claims of disguising his identity. He hints that payback may follow and questions whether associates will pursue him.
An item labeled a little Square Nox arrived at Gaylord via the slamity Branch Saturday afternoon. That evening the owner went to the depot and claimed the pen. Peshen Mr Nowell opened the box and found a light.
A Topeka publication repeats a testimonial from a resident praising Macrow's Kid-ye-olds for curing severe kidney backache. The narrator describes years of suffering, failed medicines and costly doctors, noting relief began within hours and full recovery followed after two boxes. The account urges others to seek the remedy at local druggists and Swift & Heil.
A man Perry Newell disappears after sampling contents from a jug in a town store yard. His body is found next morning in the rear yard, the poisoning likely the cause of death. Police investigate the incident as a fatal poisoning linked to the jug.
Postmaster Lestie pushed for pension fairness after claiming seven months as a rebel guest at Tell terrain and Libby and Andersonville. he urged favor for Spanish War veterans before World War II pensioners. Pensions granted in Kansas include original, restoration, and increase awards to listed individuals and widows, with several notable sums and relocations.
On Monday night robbers broke into the Glass Gro cer company store in Independence and took about $50 in the money drawer along with some money orders. A suspect named Lust Eveaine a net eto was arrested and part of the stolen property found on this person.
Sheriff officials pursue a suspect named Martin Welsh of Gherryvale for a January 2 street crime near Neuilesha. Welsh, said to have fled to Germany with a shanker, is believed located in Wilnon county. He has prior jail time.
The Oskaloosa Times was sold last week to W Arthur McDuffee formerly of the Aguilar Sun. He takes control today and will run the paper as an Independent Republican. Price was $1,000. Former proprietor George Harmin plans to move to New York City for a job printing position.
Washington Jan 2 Postmasters have been appointed in Kansas at Loring Wyandotte county Frank J Chatelien Monitor McPherson county Henry Bewer Ran Tom Nese county James A Graham Saleto Jewell county Woham T Mays Stuyvesant Osborne county John S Mite Winkler Kiley county Theodore Winkler.
Towanda creamery burned Saturday destroying the DOME and the machinery valued at 34:00. It was insured for 0. The origin of the fire is unknown. A quantity of butter on hand may have worsened the blaze. A wheelwoman’s suit for 8,000 follows in Leavenworth. Katherine Holman sues Leavenworth Electric Railway for 5,000 alleging injuries after she fell crossing the track.
Hutchinson January 2 The state en speproent the lverstative branch of the GAFL will be held in Hutchinson the Kent week in April. The date was on Hounted here by Department Commander D. Wo Mastma cnoxmyrinae includes the Sena wt Resseare Corps and Ladies of the aA.
Treasurement of government receipts shows a total of $1110, $1.60 aggregated for the year just ended, compared with $7,077 for the same period last year according to the treasurer’s records. Expenditures and revenue details include $400,080 for certain items and December receipts marking the largest since the war.
The readable fragment discusses Britain, the United States, and China with mentions of trade, manufacturing, and diplomacy. It references Central China residents and aims for open relations on favorable terms. The text is garbled but centers on foreign policy and economic arrangements involving tea and westward access.
A busy town night is described with meetings, court dates, charity events, and civic concerns. J B Leach’s illness in county jail is noted. Discussions touch on bank deposit protection, a masquerade ball at Turner Garten, electric plant issues, and Elks clubhouse activities as year ends and new year begins.
Wichita banker Jobes explains opposition to a proposed banking bill, arguing it violates sound banking principles. He notes lack of legal consultation and questions constitutionality, while illustrating with a loan example to show prudent lending practices. The dialogue hints at regional financial sector doubt and cross-town bank competition.
T J Blackmore of Haller and Blackmore Pittsburg says a bottle of Mystic Cure cured his rheumatism in twenty four hours after nine months in bed. He endorses it and cites Swift and Falliday at 623 Kansas Avenue Topeka as sellers. Mention of Beggs German Salve and One Minute Couch Cure for La Grippe appears with various druggists names and local laundry services cited.
Kansas Senate passes a bill creating a state society of miners with power to elect a state inspector after a lengthy, acrimonious session. Proponents led by Senator W. H. Ryan argue for labor relief, while opponents warn of secret orders and constitutional concerns. The measure sets salaries, appoints inspectors, and requires uniform nonsecret miners associations to be recognized.
The document outlines the election of the executive board, special calls for replacements, and the January February 1599 assembly. It sets terms for the president secretary and state mint inspector, defines salaries for the secretary deputy mine inspector, and requires unions to certify delegates five days before the February meeting.
The speaker explains his vote on a controversial railroad bill, questioning its origin and authorship. He notes caucus rules curb independent action, cites alleged connections to ex Chief Justice Martin, David Overmyer, and others, and disclaims responsibility while urging sponsors to bear the risk. He hints the bill may fail in courts and ends by casting his vote with no responsibility taken.
Senator Lewellings explains his vote in the Kansas senate journal. He states his aim to support a bill but contests its merits and fears it departs from session expectations. He argues the bill creates new enforcement machinery and burdens taxpayers, while questioning who authored it and its broader impact.
A fragmentary political note argues that railroad commissioners lack independence and should be empowered to issue and enforce orders. The speaker expresses support for reform and votes for executive pledges, preferring reforms at national and railroad levels.
A concurrent resolution proposes amending Section three of Article two of the state constitution to raise legislative pay. Senators would receive five dollars per day served, ten cents per mile for travel, with caps of five hundred dollars per regular session and more than one hundred dollars for special sessions. The measure would be voted on at the next general election with a Yes or No ballot option.
Senators debated a measure to extend the operation of a new school textbook law. Titus sought support, faced GOP opposition, then helped advance the bill from committee to third reading amid partisan tension.
The Kansas Senate passed a tax bill taxing 2 percent of gross premiums for life and property insurance companies not organized in Kansas. Debate on a state insurance for schoolhouses and other related measures continued as the chamber split on amendments, with some bills referred back to committee for further work.
The Senate met at 1 30 PM and spent the afternoon considering agenda items before Republicans moved to adjourn. A close 16 to 15 vote defeated a Householder proposal and work paused for an early Monday session. most senators spent Sunday in Topeka with two heading home.
A bill proposing extended reductions of the state printer fees triggers concern among lawmakers. Senator Anderson, claiming no involvement, says the measure was drafted at the request of influential taxpayers who deem the fees too high. A respondent notes the bill’s potential impact and invites public consideration.
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