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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1899
Page
4
A fragmentary collage notes varied political remarks and cultural quips from to 1890s era newspapers. It includes mention of Topeka resolutions about the Auditor, humor about Havana yellow fever, a thief who stole books, and critics of politicians like Roosevelt and Jefferson, with scattered references to Dewey, Hearst, and Hearst papers.
A trimmed clipping presents humor about social foibles and daily life. Drabble about professors, milkmen, gifts, Christmas, and a stubborn door. Also comments on prudence, public institutions, and national sympathy attributed to Drake Watson.
Attorney Charles Hill brings John W. Keely devices from Philadelphia for tests by B Kinraide at his Jamaica Plain lab. J Ran som Fridge accompanies the party and kinship interest is noted. Kinraide’s arrival is pending and officials say current results are not yet publishable.
In Boscobel Wisconsin an election was held today on municipal ownership of the electric light and water works plant. The measure passed by a slim margin to bond the city for the plant cost and ensure full control. In San Francisco the December coinage of the mint reached a record $10,062,000, the largest monthly total ever.
Fort Scott and Duraden residents report relief from dyspepsia after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. Advert says the medicine purifies blood and improves appetite, urging readers to buy only Hood's Saraparilla from druggists.
At the 1969 Paris Exposition the United States will rank second in space among nations outside of France, with Germany vying to outdo all others. Commissioner Peck secured about 60 percent more space, totaling roughly 217000 square feet, as demand for machinery and electrical exhibits soars beyond the U.S. allotment despite generous French allocations to the big four nations.
A Pleasanton preacher seeks Governor Leedy's signature to pardon CC Conley, imprisoned for first degree murder in 1895 from Linn County. Sedliff argues Conley's conviction may be flawed, citing threats by James Mapes and a violent July Fourth encounter. Witnesses and defense counsel were limited. Conley declined to testify. The Pardons Board has recommended an immediate pardon.
The Merchants Athletic Association in Lawrence Kansas celebrated the formal opening of its $30,000 club house on Vermont Street near the city hall. The two story brick structure includes a bowling alley, steam heating, reading room, billiard room, banquet halls, and tower rooms with offices. The building will be open daily and late into the night for member use and entertainment.
Dan Staley reports a discovery of an ancient El Dorado creek bed near a pay dirt streak on the 12 claim line in Seattle Wisconsin on June 2. He and a partner say the bed was blotted out years ago and that by spring they expect to reveal the streak across the slide and strike immense richness.
The Eighth Minnesota Baseball club leads the Cuban Military league pennant race as Illinois defeats Kansas volunteers 20 to 19 in a fast game played in Cuba. Gully hits a two-base hit for a late two run rally. Sanders and Whaley homer. Bradford steadies the Illinois defense as Kansas builds early leads then falters in mid innings. Time 2.40. Umpires Captain Hodge and Ed Robinson.
West Side residents near Thirteenth and Buchanan advocate extending pavement to Lincoln Street with petitions to be circulated. City officials note brick paving is affordable and raises property values while Topeka lags behind Kansas City in street improvements. The Taylor Street block between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street may be paved. West Tenth Street is a priority, and a legislative change to paving laws could ease future projects.
The Stater Dramatic and Vaudeville company begins a weeklong engagement at Crawford Theater this afternoon with popular prices and free admission for Indies at the performance. Matinees Thursday and Saturday feature vaudeville acts, followed by Gran Opera House presenting At Piney Ridge with David Higgins as Jack Rose and Georgia Wakiron as Cindy Land. The David Henderson company appears with Our Regiment and A Scrap of Paper Wednesday and Thursday, Under the Red Robe Friday, after Hoyt’s A Stranger in New York Tuesday at Crawford. Souvenir sale opens Wednesday morning at Sim Drug Company.
Mary Tucker colored was struck by a cowcatcher of a southbound Missouri Kansas & Texas passenger train at Wybark early this morning and dragged six miles to Muskogee. Injuries considered not fatal but serious. Also reported are deaths from World War I service including Privates Green Buriel and Frank Paffeniarger H. of the Twenty-third Kansas volunteers and Fourth volunteers, with causes listed.
Boston opens the new South Union station on New Year’s Day, claiming the world’s largest station. It covers vast land, houses 38 miles of tracks, 24 switching points, and a 14 foot diameter clock. The complex includes a vast train shed, extensive offices, waiting rooms, and a shift to electric suburban power.
Topeka machinist EA McMullin has quit in Albuquerque and will move to Santa Barbara to work. A Santa Fe ticket office in Emporia offers holiday fares. Various railway workers are transferring routes. shifts and staffing changes ripple through Colorado Springs, Leadville, and Iola. An Illinois orchestra event is planned for January 15 with Hof Te Rin providing music.
George A. Trent resigns as yardmaster of the Santa Fe here and moves with his wife to Houck Arizona to become superintendent of water works for the Santa Fe Pacific. George Crews named yardsmaster in Albuquerque as replacement and the railroad shops here prepare for new work as crews are paid and the reading room at The Needles is furnished.
Omaha dispatch reports the Kansas division of the Union Pacific will be split, with the west of Ellis added to the Colorado division. The line from Kansas to Denver has long been operated from Kansas and will gain an additional superintendent at Cheyenne. The exact object of the change could not be learned.
New York January 2 Oliver H P Belmont abruptly retires from August Belmont and Co stirring Wall Street talk of friction and possible litigation. The split appears tied to expired partnership articles, though renewal was expected, with August Belmont long heading the firm and Oliver playing a quieter role amid major ventures including the Portland bond issue.
Washington January 2 special to the Herald reports Secretary Hay disapproved the concession to grant cable rights to a New York firm for Hawaii. He stated Hawaii officials had not shown formal intent to cede control, preferring federal authority over any private monopoly. Two firms seek permission to build a cable from San Francisco to the Philippines via Guam Wake Island. One is Pacific Cable Co of New York with stockholders including J P Morgan and H H Scrummeer. the other is under Col A Epakiing with associates Hewitt Mull Dodge Grant and Swayne among others.
Ida Williams of St Louis declares herself Negro at heart after marrying Frank Williams, a black doctor, in Kant St Louis. She says racial treatment drove her to join him, noting she was born in England, 18 years old, living at 716 North Sixteenth Street. Local preacher Rev. B M Campbell officiated.
The first annual Afro-American council gathering, led by Bishop Alexander Walters of New Jersey, convenes in the city to discuss improving the condition of African Americans. He traces the race’s arc from the American Revolution to the present and urges decisive action while criticizing passive tactics.
Naval cadets of the first class received a New Year's greeting as a happy surprise. Just before dinner they were informed evacuations would occur after a major event during wartime conditions. Selina Professor resigns Salima Tan 2 health reasons and physician advice prompt headmaster to take a prolonged vacation.
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