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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports on national affairs and state politics. It notes train robbery in Missouri, contemplates Aguinaldo and Reed dynamics, and questions Michigan legislative validity while highlighting figures like Henry Watterson and Governor Pinsone. It references election totals and party strengths with emphasis on Republican plurality and Democratic caution.
A hometown column offers social reflections on good service, frugal living, public manners, and courtship. It notes a Montgomery knocking at an Atchison girl’s door, a plan for a Don’t Complain club, and cautions about labeling young women by nicknames like Magme or Sal, warning they may mislead about character.
Cecil Rhodes presents a 50 guinea cup for Cape Colony colored football clubs while Jefferson plans near future drama lectures in New York. King Oscar of Sweden Norway awards the Vasa order. August Peterson of Washington recognized for Panamanian service. Lord and Lady Aberdeen accord farewell from Canada. Reprint noted of Aberdeen’s introduction titled Our Lady of aes Ree nual Kipling referenced.
Autograph signatures of Lord and Lady Aberdeen dated November 15 appear amid a set of remarks about Senator Alien and social vanity. The fragmentary text cites Queen of Spain, a Madrid death rumor, and family intrigues, interwoven with aphorisms on society, manners, and rumor.
A satirical column from the New York Press argues about virtue and passion in male female dynamics. It critiques how virtue is strict, love proves moral character, and women’s reactions to love and marriage are examined with wit. The piece muses on regret, attraction, and social norms.
Calcutta reports greet the new viceroy Curzon and Lady Curzon with warm receptions in Bombay and Calcutta. Queen Victoria issued directives on the Dofferin fund and female medical relief. Curzon's popularity grows as Lord and Lady Curzon attend numerous functions with native princes and brisbane retinue.
London reports Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough, opened Woodstock council chamber library event. The Duke of Marlborough received freedom of the borough. the mayor and mayoress hosted a reception. The fire brigade union gave the duke an album. the duchess was made life member of the Belgian Federation of Firemen. She is the first to receive the newly created ladies order of the Royal Federation of Firemen of Hesseium, limited to twenty five members.
Vienna report says Count Goluchowski, Austrian Hungarian foreign minister, will seek a credit to upgrade the Austro Hungarian legation in Washington to the status of an embassy. The move reflects a shift in diplomacy as Vienna pursues higher representation in the U.S. capital.
Abilene faces a clash over saloons ending revenue that funds city electric lights. The Ministerial Union calls for closing joints and using church missionary funds to support illumination, while business leaders warn of a lights crisis and public disruption.
Leavenworth Jan 6 Twenty one convicts received this week the largest batch in some time at the federal penitentiary. They were sentenced by Judge Townsend in Ardmore Oklahoma and accompanied by US Marshal Hummer and deputies. Sentences ranged from one year to ten years with fines up to 160 dollars for crimes including arson larceny assault and adultery. The new arrivals push the inmate total to one.
The Balica paper mill site will become property of the New Ice Plant after a Salina meeting. The Tea and Coll Storage plant plans to purchase the Salina paper mill building for conversion to their operations. Captain Whitaker states work will begin soon and machinery will be installed immediately to power the new venture.
In Sumner County a curious tale emerges from South Haven where Bertha Jones married Mirianne Sonex. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Jones of Southover with only Joneses present, as the bride and groom’s families observed. The bride’s family notes the groom is linked to ex Sheriff Steve Jones, and the mother’s maiden name was Jones, making the union a Jones filled event.
D B Schech attorney and J A Corberly longtime Webster County real estate dealer were arrested accused of forging the names of William Rose and crafting a deed for land in Webster County Missouri. Amanda Kyestane, the complainant, says she was defrauded when the deed reached her in November 1906 and she found the possession of the land. Both men deny the allegations and await trial.
An explosion at the Rock Island depot in Peabody Brown opened a safe and emptied about 53,000 while investigators suspect the crime originated in Wichita. Police say the depot was empty at the time of the blast.
Secretary of War Alice transmits to Congress the estimate of cost for Fort Leavenworth operations. The document specifies the projected expenditures and outlines the financial requirements for the facility.
The article covers ongoing appropriation talks for a $100,000 army bill to fund hospital accommodations, plus local court action in Columbus dismissing the cases of A. A. Warner and H. S. Warner from Baxter Bank at the county attorney’s request. It also notes social events, bank asset auctions, robberies, corn shipments, newspaper ownership shifts, and storage plans for cold storage houses in Coffeyville.
New York police hold three suspects under surveillance in the Mrs Adams murder case. A light beard on one man reportedly lets investigators link him to the poison bottle sent to Cornish. Prof Witthaus testifies the poison was cyanide and suggests the sender had chemist knowledge. no bromoseltzer was involved.
A rush to Atlin Washington features a January report from Surveyor Wil um Te Bustin of Alaska who speaks of Alaska's vast opportunities and resources. The discussion highlights perseverance to endure hardship and the promise of development in Alaska and its mining potential. The article also notes a New York case on Calvin S Brice estate values and administration.
Chicago, Jan 5. The Chicago Burlington & Quincy will build a large greenhouse at Aurora to cultivate plants and flowers for station grounds from Aurora to Chicago. A superintendent and staff will design and install flowered placards at each depot, with unique name displays and lawns. Hinsdale florists will supply plants. no roses or cut flowers will be grown. The program may extend to all system stations.
Peabody. General Manager Frey and other Santa Fe officials narrowly escaped death as the Santa Fe special bore down at Peabody crossing with Rock Island approaching. Towerman Mooney, a veteran conductor, threw the switch diverting the Rock Island and averting disaster. The Rock Island engine left the track. no passengers injured.
Engineer Lepper departs East Benson vacancy on the Strong City branch. Santa Fe yard at East Benson is being rebuilt at Benson to serve eight locomotives. A. W. Dunham transfers to Woodward Oklahoma. S. V. O Neal succeeds him in Purcell. Dad Tyan moves to Englewood. Coffeyville depot plastering finished, occupancy in 30 days. E. D. Tgou resigns to Urbana Ohio. Winds at forty miles per hour hike rail costs. Santa Fe track measurements under way at union depot. Leroy and Caney Valley Air Line residents push for Sedan to Roper service to connect Coffeyville. Reports on Santa Fe track removal from Enterprise to Salina and potential bridge work. Santa Fe depot may shift north with a spur to join Rock Island. Horton hosts a secret Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers lodge. officers mostly from elsewhere. William Greenhill listed among early officers but deceased. Goodland firemen ball set for February. Lent observance affects schedule. Rock Island right of way fencing work paused.
The Rock Island railway plans extend from Kuleton to near Burlington Colorado with a tentative line to Colorado Springs. Rock Island brakeman Hert Pepper suffered a severe knee injury from a fall at Limon and is laid up. C B Law, roadmaster of Phillipsburg displayed prize White Wyandottes winning top prizes at a poultry show. Thirty cars of ice were shipped from Smith Center to Chickasha last week, with more moved toward Armourdale. The fast mall and passenger train to be inaugurated next Sunday will reduce Chicago to Omaha travel time by about one hour and fifty minutes, a clear win for western rail service.
Dramatic production at Crawford Theater Limotven features David Higgins in the lead of At Piney Ridge a modern drama with daily life themes. Higgins directs in person and leads an unusually strong company supported by capable cast emphasizing surprises and vivid acting. Next week the company presents A Stranger In New York with fashion-filled dress scenes and a big cake walk by local talent.
Don’t neglect early piles symptoms as serious results may follow. The Pyramid Pile Cure claims to cure all forms of piles including itching bleeding and protruding types. Advertises the remedy by the Pyramid Co of Marshall Michigan priced at five cents per package.
The Hull bill's military cost rise is outlined from Adjutant General Corbin's letters to Hull. It shows the regular army at 24.44 million and total proposed costs to 57.7 million. Increases span quartermaster, clothing, transportation, barracks, and other departments.
A fragment asserts pneumonia often follows cold or influenza and cites the 14th century epidemic as context. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents progression to pneumonia, counters colds and grippe, and is marketed as the best remedy. Each bottle is warranted and sold by druggists.
The Young Women's Christian Association announces the opening of mid winter educational classes on Friday afternoon and evening January 6. The event includes a display of work by teachers and a brief musical program. Also offered is a cure claim for rheumatism with a 20 day promise or money back, marketed by Swift & Peer Drug Co and W. H. Wilson Drug Co.
In Paria a civil court fined the writer known as Gyp for damages and costs over a remem book and libel suit against Senator Trarensy. An advertisement promotes Beggs Little Giant Pills for stomach ills digestion and headaches and Bexys for external piles and skin diseases with assurances of speed and reliability from druggists.
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