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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
4
Frank P. MacLennan surveys global affairs and domestic policy debates in a sprawling column. He touches on British politics, U S trust regulation, New York street railway franchises, labor and industrial change, and rising suicide and lynching trends, weaving in quotes and opinions while assessing reform momentum and public sentiment.
The statistician reports 121 executions in 1899 with a southern rise and northern drop. Of those executed, 73 were Black and 1 was American Indian, while the remainder were White men. Personal crisis reports and murders are noted but not fully quantified for 1898.
An Atchison piece laments views on female education and social roles. It argues education empowers women yet notes societal contempt for housework, contrasting ambitions with traditional expectations. It references church members, reform thoughts, and personal anecdotes about learning, marriage, and career choices.
A garbled column discusses male stereotypes from a New York publicity page. It reflects on bachelors and fathers as echoes of ancestry and questions responsibility and taste in parenting.
Surgeon General Sternberg is designated to represent the war department at the International Congress of Hygiene in Paris. It is believed General Van Kuypen will represent the United States and Surgeon General Wyman will represent the treasury in the capacities.
The report states that Germany has not protected the seizure of the Hundestuth Oil and has requested a formal investigation and settlement. Friendly negotiations are noted as a new proceeding in this direction.
London reports a cryptic note about a marriage forecast that confounds readers as details remain unclear. The stranger proclamation mentions a bride and omens without revealing names, places, or concrete facts.
Detroit capital forms Kingman Salt Mining company to mine salt near Kingman Kansas 26 miles west of Kansas City. Initial capital $250000 with $180000 subscribed locally. Operations to start with a 25 ton daily capacity rising as drills advance. Officers: President W. Mulkey Vice president W. W. Mulkey Secretary J. M. Mulkey. Directors include E H Jennings and J F Button. Superintendent C G Basiey of Kingman.
In Colarvale on January 4 a little girl baby was found in a basket left with a note begging the reader to save and train the child. Two boys, Claw Dorsett and Amos Clifford, delivered the basket for four nickels to Mrs. Marsh before the infant cried out in the cart. Dr. Ennis and his wife cared for the baby. police conduct follow up as investigators seek the mother and the mysterious woman who summoned the boy to complete the errand.
Fort Scott. January 4. Charles Duflin a former Memphis bridge man left his wife and two daughters after selling household furnishings to fund an elopement with another woman. Mrs. Coffin sought aid from Chief Conway, and Duflin was later persuaded to return the wife and children. The incident highlights destitution and family desertion in the area.
A fragment urges improved nourishment to combat winter illness and thin frames. It asserts that richer blood and sturdier bodies ward off cold, with a call to keep youngsters hearty and protected. The ad cites Scott Rowhe Cheese New York as the source.
The Brockton Milki creamery at Betrole and Denmpark churns out about 75 000 pounds of cheese yearly for Home trade. Jensen Creamery argues Kansas should produce and consume its own cheese. Butter prices rise while milk demand remains heavy. current officers include President W F Jensen Vice President Ludolph Gibe and Secretary Treasurer H A Phelps.
Nine of ten counties in the Fifth district attended a Democrat gathering in Concordia. W H L Pepperell praised nationwide contributions to the Democratic fund and urged liberal giving. Dr W Brandenburg cited over forty Sunflower leagues formed with plans to establish leagues in every county within three months.
In Jewell City James Kelney, a 70 year old saloon keeper, completed a 60 day jail term for violating a preliminary order. He traveled from Mankato, saying he had a fine time and lived well at the county's expense, and has resumed his hotel business.
Judge Simons overruled requests for change of venue by Ed Silbee and George Bisbee charged with the Leopold Badlinger murder near Fort Scott. Trial now set for January 16. Prisoners expect help from relatives in Kansas City.
A Newton group forms the Jaw 4A league to enforce the law and the prohibitory law. Two thousand dollars has been subscribed and promoters plan to continue the fight even if it costs twenty thousand. Many town leaders pledge support to the campaign.
Clark A. Tittle a long time soldier and member of the Lincoln body guard died in Wichita. The paper notes his service with the Pennsylvania Bucktails and his role guarding President Lincoln. Also mentions local notices from Hodgeman and McPherson about social events and dairy farming feats.
Coming attractions announce The Air Skip a farce by Joseph M Multes author of A Railroad eo. The Crawford theater will present it next year night with a Wednesday show and a Tuesday night encore to follow.
A rearm over and route once mapped by a committee leads House Cartaveaux onward in a pursuit tied to Paul Alexander Johmstone's earlier plan. The effort aims to locate a hidden article at the drive's end, with the promise of discovery guiding the path.
About 13 000 pensioners were added to the Topeka pension office rolls and five extra clerks were hired to manage the surge. The change follows a new order requiring pensions be paid from the local office in the proper jurisdiction, reallocating names between Topeka and other offices and transferring those outside Topeka’s jurisdiction to their correct locations. Clerks Enura Huck We... and May McCleary among appointees, already in office.
Leavenworth January 4 the state penitentiary board awarded major contracts for the year. Wolff Packing Co of To eke received 8 000 pounds frost for 5.50 per hundred pounds and 40 000 pounds of bacon at 6 46 per hundred. 7 500 pounds of pork sausage went to the same firm at 6 75 per hundred. Armour Co got 7 500 pounds Bologna sausage at 4 63 per hundred and Nelson Morris Co 200 000 pounds beef liver at 2 50 per hundred.
President Bolden announced that 200 000 cubic feet per minute, the full legal volume, will run down the drainage canal within ten days. Water is nearly six feet deep in the basin before the controlling works at Lockport. Gates will close to let the channel rise to the Chicago river level, then dredges will be set to work at Campbell avenue dam to complete the main river connection.
Washington January 4 The senate committee on foreign relations ordered a favorable report on the bill creating a territorial government for Hawaii. Modifications include validation of lands since mineral taxation and fixing the tenure of the superior court judges at nine years. A delegate to Congress is provided in the bill.
The French consul refuses to accept a five installment offer for the Botxmare-Caccavelti claim of 280,000 francs. Public subscriptions are being raised and patriote feeling is strong. The town remains quiet with no disturbances expected. deadlines are set for payment.
Washington reports Italy favors the open door in China and is last among the powers to respond. Representative Brigham introduced a joint resolution thanking Rear Admiral Sampson Commodore Keott Behrey and crew for the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago. A separate House resolution extends sympathy to the Transvaal and Orange Free State in Africa in their struggle against monarchy. Five drowned when the Patria sank. Captain Spruth saved. Highway robbers bound over for court in a separate case, jailed in default of bond.
Catalogues for the Helen Taylor art exhibit to aid a public school painting fund are obtainable at Kel ius and at Jeffers and James. Proceeds benefit school purchases, supporting public education through art.
Topeka plans a wave of modern houses led by Armin Passler of Inter Ocean mills. A buff brick colonial style residence at Ninth and Polk opposite Bethany College is expected to cost 20 000 dollars. Other large homes by Mc Horace Hall Parkhurst Zabner and Fassler indicate a strong spring building boom in Topeka.
A chaotic New York courtroom recounts detective work and witness accounts in the Molineux case. Testimony centers on cyanide in a powder and the chain of evidence linking a defendant to the fatal poisoning, with witnesses detailing substance tests and related deaths.
Frankfort January 4 The joint committee to try the governorship drew its senate members at 12 30 The drawing placed Frazier Allen and Crenbha on the senate committees with two Democrats and one Republican Also the lower house decided to form separate five member committees for 18 contested elections The senate drew eight of nine on the Simmons Huntsman race and seven of nine on the Young Allen race The lieutenant governor contest drew Harrell Coleman and Watson along with other Democrats
A divided special session yields no action with a majority opposing Governor Pingres proposals on taxation and other measures. House defeats municipal street railway ownership plan by 62 to 35 in a bid to adjourn, while Senate refrains from consensus on key items. Washington reports note appointments and an upcoming examination schedule for Indian service positions in several states.
Police in Kokomo arrest four detectives and a local posse member on a murder charge tied to May Molwig's death in Prankitt. Durkie denies involvement as investigators press for leads and motive amid ongoing inquiry.
A chemical release at City Hall caused a strong formaldehyde odor that filled halls and rooms. Officials fled as two sanitary officers attempted to transfer the chemical, and a safety panic prompted rapid evacuation and window opening to vent fumes. The powerful disinfectant scent is expected to linger for days.
John B Reese, jailed for alleged contempt of the federal district court in Topeka, Kansas, was heard before Judge Thayer. Attorneys argued jurisdiction and noted Reese’s May actions and speech for striking miners, with emphasis on whether the restraining order applied to him as a nonresident.
Denver reports Charles Dyer, Western Division superintendent of the Santa Fe, will become general superintendent of the Colorado & Southern railway, succeeding Dunaway. The State Journal had stated on November 17 that Airk Dyer would leave the Santa Fe for a stronger post with a Cab oratio road, a report Denver confirms.
Lancaster County commissioners said they learned Saturday that former County Treasurer Hershey had misappropriated public funds. They ordered immediate action and plan to appoint a bondman and seek state aid as the case proceeds.
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