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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
4
A sprawling OCR fragment covers broad subjects from politics to economy. It mentions McKinley, imperial issues, trust talk, railroad expansion, and foreign affairs with numerous names and places implied. The disjointed text assembles snippets about markets, politics, and society.
A collage of satirical lines on habits, love, age, and human foibles drawn from Chicago and New York sources. The text discusses social quirks, misers, romantic notions, and proverbs with dismissive humor, ending with a brief legal note about a Justice court proceeding and a Chadge of Fenus motion being overruled.
Independence Kansas Jan 5 Osage aristocracy prepare a bride sale for Mary Corndropper ex Chief Frank Corndropper's daughter The event awards the highest bidder ponies as price The bride will ride to the winner and the couple will share her wealth and lands amid a three day feast and dance
Two cases of smallpox are reported in Galena with two more new cases among William and Andrew Shaw. Exposed residents are quarantined and pest houses will be ready by tomorrow night. Central City between this city and Joplin also reports one case with mild illness and strict care.
Peabody &-The Kansas Southern Cement Plaster company held its annual meeting at Burns in Chase county. The cement beds development is a new industry for the county. The Burns mill, completed last summer, has a 120 ton daily capacity and employs sixteen to twenty men. The company reports good stucco quality and ready sales. Treasurer ELH Bonested, of Peabody, believes coal salt and other minerals lie beneath the county and helped pass a bill authorizing drilling for prospecting and development.
In Kansas City Kansas, the Metropolitan Street Railway ends passes effective January 1 and issues coupon books. Aldermen largely surrender their books and return them to the street railway, with thanks. Each book holds ten coupons for rides. The company plans to renew books at most every 30 days, while the new franchise requires free rides for city officials and aldermen.
Abilene Jan 5 Dillon gypsum mill workers remove machinery as beds in the large gypsum plant have been exhausted and operations cease. Local reports note the mine and mill closings impact the Dillon area.
Washington dispatch lists pensions granted to residents including Aree W. Clement of Powhatan receiving 8 dollars William EBen eds of Valley Falls 8 dollars Leonard A. Boys of Richter 8 dollars Peter Peterson of Smith wen ter 313 dollars Hezekish Wade of Cadell Cesina widows tal accd Decem ni specia iS dargaret McClure of Kansas City 40 cent cigara
Judge Hazen has granted seven divorces by default in district court since yesterday morning. Cases include RT Shannon vs Shannon where after 20 years of marriage he gave up farm and property, she living at Sterling, Colorado, and refused to reunite. Other defaults include Henry vs Henry, Coulter vs Coulter, Herbold vs Herbold, Transom vs Ransom, Leslie vs Leslie, and Frisby vs Frisby. Some costs unpaid. decrees await fee filings. City gas plant control began at start of the year.
Humboldt responds to gas supply needs by issuing bonds and taking ownership of a local gas plant. The move marks the first in Kansas toward municipal control of gas generation and distribution, signaling a shift in public utility management for the city.
The Drumlunion Mining company of Galena is incorporated with capital of 25000 dollars. First year directors named: J Shannon S EK Bowlby Galena Alex Burrel Marysville Mont C W Merrill Alameda Cal Shawnee Pays Its Taxna County Treasurer Phillips paid 25000 dollars into Shawnee counties state taxes. Funds applied include General revenue 3518.20 state house 1000.90 and interest 1590.90.
Indianapolis January report says James Robinson athletic trainer for Yale, visiting the city, has received an offer to train Princeton teams and will sign a contract around February 2. Robinson left Princeton for Yale two years ago and is currently on tour with Yale basketball.
A special engine and one car carrying Mr Crane and family left Santa Fe depot at 11 40 aiming to overtake the California Limited from Topeka which left at 10 37. The special, with conductor Al Carter and engineer Hol Wiltcomb, ran uphill at 60 mph, reached Newton by 2 10 with a planned 2 15 arrival, while the Limited schedule and delays are outlined.
Catalogues announced for the Helen Taylor art exhibit to raise funds for purchasing miparen for pable schools. Appointment reports from Washington cite Andy White as census supervisor nominee for Kansas First district. Premium stamps offer 2 for 1 with coal purchases. Davies Nicholson adverts reference Moselle Ortew and Myra.
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