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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal retrospects on South Africa war implications and U.S. political shifts. It notes General Culler and Franco Francisco figures, hints at debt and bank rate changes, and mentions Kin Commissioner Lysander Appleton visiting Atchison to resolve familial rights questions amid holiday bustle.
A jumble of aphorisms and quirky observations satirize economy manners and moral flaws. The piece riffs on economics romance vanity and judgment while mixing clipped phrases and misspellings to mimic a playful column voice.
The text offers fragmented quips about marriage and gender dynamics from the New York Crese era. It notes that compliments may be insincere among unsuccessful men and that women’s decisions shift in life crises. The piece also hints at social reactions to weddings and gift giving.
A fragmentary report describes whale schools near Philadelphia Port and a Kolēw Convention. The text references Samuel Smech and a seaward rearing of whales, with mentions of column water and distant shore observations.
Fragmentary obituary style notes describe a marital dispute and accusations of neglect leading to a confession about a troubled family. The text references a Mrs Maton and a Mr Oakes, a father’s objection, and a daughter’s concerns amid a layered domestic scene. The remaining readable fragments hint at a broader social issue of family strain.
The amnant report outlines a revised time counting method in the Lanettuan system, detailing new units and adjustments. It notes practical implications for daily schedules and notable figures observing the shift.
Evidences of an ancient civilization emerge from Kensag prairie near Neosho Palle in Allen County. Two erect buffalo skeletons lie 20 to 24 feet underground beneath a walnut tree 4 feet wide, dating age uncertain but suggesting artistic workmanship, with occupation by Whe In Slang until about 80 years ago and long prairie abandonment since.
Jan. 2 report from Wichita describes Hartman Rink, about 20, formerly of Alva, who was brought to St Francis hospital after a coffee can incident. While preparing dinner the top blew off a heated syrup can, scalding him. He lost one eye and the other was severely damaged.
President Wright of the United Mine Workers returned from Wet City where he tried to ease a dispute at Crowe Co mines. The breakthrough came after the Wein shel check-weigh man was fired and then reinstated. Crowe offered to keep the weighman but the superintendent remained stubborn. The shutdown spread across the Crowe shafts at Weir and Steppeville with over 500 additional strikers, as the men demand honest weights.
Dated January 2 in Pitlaburg Missouri three of the poorest families were sent to Prestesac and the Nelson company discharged workers and men refused county admit to the poor farm. The text reports shaved furniture and partial payments amid forced removals and impending placements due to lack of work.
In Lincoln Center on January 3, H. Petefinh, a Colorado miner, met with John Spears who lives nearby, following reports of a rich ore showings in Lincoln County and a possible mineral discovery.
Unclear text fragment mentions a private venue and stomach issues with references to a few named terms. The readable items are disjoint and fragmented, lacking concrete events, dates, or entities to form a coherent news item. This record preserves the uncertain nature of the source.
A man found rock on his land believed to hold valuable minerals. He sent the rock to Colorado Springs for assay. The report shows iron oxide on metamorphic rock with gold ounces and silver content estimating about 8 dollars per ton. The calculated value per ton stands at about 8 dollars.
In Beloit on January 2 a saloon owner chose to stop assisting in liquidating the city treasury by paying monthly fines. The saloon’s closure will likely not be missed as other establishments remain to provide stimulants for patients with general debility or snakebite cases.
Clay Center January 7 announced Vincent Bros mammoth hardware wagon and carriage house will dissolve this month creating two new large businesses. Ex Congressmen W D Vincent EB Vincent Wallace Vincent and Victor Vincent will head one firm while J M Vincent Sumner Vincent and W J Vincent lead the other. Reception for Mrs Barkley Independence January 2 notes former Twentieth Kansas volunteers thank her for care of sick soldiers and guidance of regimental mothers in San Francisco.
W R Spohn son of noted Satine river farmer Peter Spohn captured a live eagle. The bird measures seven feet two inches wingtip to wingtip and suffered only minor injuries. It was placed on Spoke farm and observers praised the feat. Also listed are kansas pensions granted and renewals including W Hottenstein Wilsonton Caleb Crothers Aaron Walter Chaitin Mullite Thomas H Chiles Patrick H Connapy James A McCullough Levi Ellis Isaac Marrs Benjamin F McBride Mary J Barrell and others with varying amounts.
Leavenworth January 3 The Home Riverside Mine company faces a city request to refund a substantial amount of money wrongly collected for land sold near an ice house south of the gunport area between the river and railroad tracks. Thomas McNally announces he will urge the city council to compel repayment.
A new creamery will be established in Women County with a steam separator and a $1,000 plant to be erected in early spring. Wea Womer, who runs a small separator, promotes the enterprise with backing from Mathes Bros. and other farmers, aiming to serve a steady butter market year round near Womer.
Leavenworth's 1500 death rate exceeded births by 44 with a population near 22 000. Deaths were 294, births 350, marriages 276 for the year, and the death rate rose about 1 percent from 1899. New Weather Union Service notes telegraph office hours extended from 7 am to midnight daily except Sunday.
Newton January 2 a monument furnished by Tola camp Woodmen of the World was placed in Newton cemetery over the grave of Guy Nebergal of company I twentieth Kansas who served in Manila. The item notes a New Years celebration in Abilene and mentions a German observance.
Well known traveling man H W White of Springfield Missouri died in Hutchinson Monday after being taken to hospital following a mishap. He leaves a wife in Abilene. Eta Bruckhart, a Kansas City teacher, was married to C B Pugh city attorney in Abilene Monday.
The tenth annual meeting of the Kansas Improved Stock Breeders’ Association will be held at Representative Hall Topeka January 8 10 beginning the evening of January 8 and closing with the breeders’ banquet the evening of January 10. The program lists talks on pig feeding cattle inoculation and breeding practices by noted speakers from Manhattan Atchison Topeka and Chicago among others.
Henry Augustus Frazee of Plainfield New Jersey receives a windfall of 15000 from the estate of Toledo Ohio’s W P Hedden. Frazee once loaned money for a venture that failed, lost track of Hedden, and years of hardship followed. He later became a crippled pony express messenger after a runaway accident.
In Cleveland on January 2 a Lake Shore train reported a broken headlight glass as it pulled in. Inside the damaged fixture a carrier pigeon wearing a band was found inscribed "4)J, P. H., 98." Officials think the headlight caused the bird to be struck but the pigeon survived unhurt.
Mose Blackwell, a five year convict in the Brazos river valley camp, saved Sergeant F. W. Williams, his wife and child during a flood by swimming two miles with a rope, then earned a gubernatorial pardon for the act. Blackwell had been convicted in Van Zandt county for robbery and assault to murder.
In a Boar elation J. Kees and a young actor who has risen as a leading man at Pike Theater Stark Company are slated to remain in their roles. Civetaunts, peed sugnsed to, AG Ahe Fula of Noah Wate, miowt, if rot al the players will continue in their present arison ee Biegt the maregement beige.
A historical notice touts Buckien arnica salve as famed worldwide for treating cuts burns sores and other minor ailments while promising relief for fever sores and inflamed eyes, noting its versatility for various skin issues and ailments.
A study of the crocodile’s status in modern times, tracing legends of toothpicking by birds, tears, and myths. It discusses Herodotus and Pliny, Egyptian depictions, and ancient beliefs about crocodile behavior and feeding, including a described fishing method using baited hog flesh to lure the reptile.
The readable text mentions heart trouble constipation and rheumatism and an electric remedy called Electric Hitters. The legible portion suggests praise of the product but the fragmented source prevents a clear event or outcome. Other words resemble garbled branding or stray notes.
New York Post analysis argues the 1896 race hinges on a few decisive votes. It suggests Bryan could win if about 24 000 votes shifted in six key states, potentially altering electoral outcomes and prompting Republican efforts to limit Southern representation.
A fragmented early 20th century ad section notes a cough remedy sold by Mr 7 Martin of Plerson Ely. It mentions a medicine or tonic promising quick throat relief and sore throat cure, with growing sales and claims of prompt action and widespread availability.
The postoffice department will exhibit the service at the Paris exposition on January 3. A model Postoffice will be shown in the display area with every device tuned and ready for the United States. George Ram[o] is named chief of the senior staff overseeing the exhibition.
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