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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1899
Page
3
The fragment shows subscription terms, delivery notes, and various political opinions and editorial musings. It mentions Daly, Watterson, Dewey, Addicks, and discussions on Philippine policy, Nicaragua, and colonial questions. Ruminations touch on Michigan politics, a fight between Burrows and Pingree, and references to woman suffrage and suffrage advocates.
A Salt Lake City dispatch reports Warren Foster, Populist candidate for Congress, contesting Brigham Roberts's seat. The House may oust Roberts after evidence suggests Roberts violated the Edmunds Law and polygamy accusations loom as March special session nears.
A historical note from The Union General warns readers of danger in mince pies as the demon Rum lurks in the pastry. It questions health value of pies and debates alcohol content, heat effects, and proper preparation methods in a cautionary, period tone.
The piece argues women commit crimes less often but reveal crimes through relationships. It contends juries and sympathy differ by gender, noting women may betray lovers under pressure, and men react to money problems with separate motives. It discusses desertion, love, and the social dynamics of crime.
A column from the Atchison Globe reflects on marriage, home life, and personal temperament with varied anecdotes. It contrasts wives’ influence on husbands’ success, noting some great men had unfaithful or worthless spouses while claiming a good wife can calm a man, though evidence is anecdotal and opinionated.
A collage of humorous lines and maxims from Emerson to Detroit Free Press, with garrulous snippets on wisdom, deadlines, birthdays, hospitality, and a running thread of light social observation. The mix includes pithy quotes, jokes, and wry commentary from early 20th century newspapers.
In Jefferson City on January 7 the Missouri Senate discussed a joint resolution to amend the constitution to empower the legislature to levy an annual income tax not exceeding ten per thousand of all gross incomes above a threshold. Revenue would fund construction and maintenance of public roads, bridges, and related infrastructure, with provisions for a dairy commission.
John Foults, a colored chain gang worker in Cowley county, sparked a ten mile chase across fields and rails near Winfield on January 1. He mounted a log to ride water and was finally corralled after a dramatic pursuit involving two horses and three guards.
Miss Erna Shrader, teaching at Kickapoo, was locked out Monday as students refused to attend classes over a holiday treat. The school board disagrees with punishment methods and the county superintendent advised the board cannot deny the teacher both disciplinary options.
Mr. Bradford, president of Hutch Tower and Southern, leads engineers in a survey to locate a route for a Santa Fe extension from Blackwell. The plan, among the company's original ideas, aims to boost traffic once a right of way is secured and a landing point on the Santa Fe is chosen in the near future.
Jan 7 Coffeyville report of Tyro area where bored children building, accident weather kept them indoors led to a valuable discovery unearthed near Tyro.
Mrs D L Writaus of Marion Kansas reports severe stomach trouble resisted medical care until Hood's Sarsaparilla was tried. After five bottles she claimed complete relief and continued use for catarrh and impure blood for her son. She urges purchasing only Hood's and promises strong blood purification benefits.
Analysts report a clay deposit near Shrock's addition yields a brick with high porosity and potential for building uses. Depth appears substantial, warranting expert investigation due to strong demand and limited supply for this brick type.
Ernest Myers of South Dickinson exposed Gillett's cattle scheme. Myers bought cattle, repurchased them as yearlings for 400 head, then discovered they were part of 1,600 bought from a Kansas City firm with winded mortgages. Mortgage actions and cattle dispositions led the Kansas City firm to seek the 400 head still owed.
Ex county officials J H Blair and John Glass flee Independence after McTaggart law payment dispute claiming back salaries totaling 1570 and 1350 respectively. Commissioners delay action awaiting court ruling on legality. Washington grants pensions. a widow and minors listed with small totals. Minnie Grishams, ten, burned badly while cooking doughnuts in Galena. she is not expected to survive.
The supplemental railroad bill appears dead with the Senate in session until Monday noon. Senator King, champion of the bill, said this morning the vow is conclusive and even if all absentees returned, passage seems unlikely.
Ed McKeever's bid for speaker of the House received a boost this morning as influential members from the Bevenus district pledged support. Supporters statewide mobilized, while opposition remains split over patronage issues, risking disorganization and McKeever's election prospects.
Judge J. West, approved by Mr. Godard, will become assistant attorney general next Monday. He plans to board near Topeka to avoid moving his family. children fare well in school and will remain settled. West notes a two mile distance to visit family, while adding practical remarks on digestion and a commercial ad for Kodol.
Governor Leedy’s afternoon confirmation hearing names F Shane TL Good and W D Street to the Board of Charities H N Gaines Saa Direstnr state reformatory J J Mil Topeka C B H Erle W H L Pepperell stock Rain Commission John Bryden Eureka J N Beat Director Soldiers Home R N Kerr Anderson county E M Hoover C Stivers H E Potter F Cole M Trivett H F Fox A M Bidson W C Hamilton G Bohrer Regents Agricultural College W H Phipps Guilford Dudley Topeka State Grain Inspector W W Culver Regent State Normal J 3 Richards D O McCray school text book commissioner. Senate recess delays adjournment until Monday. The move stalls new appointments for governor. WHAT IT MEANS.
Governor John W. Leedy sent a rare public message to the Kansas House of Representatives denouncing Representative Brown as a back-biter and a scoundrel. He warned that tolerating such figures harms the state’s image and stated he would retire soon while defending the legislature’s integrity.
Mrs H C Lindsey filed for divorce from Colonel H C Lindsey late of the Twenty second Kansas volunteers due to infidelity. The couple has been apart for years and the husband is unlikely to contest. Local ad notes prompt coal delivery via Southwestern Fuel Co and a laundry and medicine advertisements follow.
Sunday listings show services at First Presbyterian on Eighth and Topeka with sermons “Christ the Savior of Hunger” and “Disbelief” plus communion. Second United Presbyterian at Huntoon and Polkatpeete with “The Folly of Atheism” and “Paul’s Vision”. First Methodist Episcopal on KE Thorpe with morning and evening rites and a Sunday school. St. John’s A. M. E. at seventh and Topeka with “Glorious Gospel” and prayer. Central Baptist and Union meetings noted with sermon topics and meeting times.
An advertisement extols Swift's Specific as a blood remedy curing rheumatism, claiming it neutralizes blood acidity and reaches severe cases rejected by other treatments. It recounts a wife’s recovery and asserts universal benefit, offering free booklets from Swift Specific Company of Atlanta, Georgia.
A long list of church events across multiple denominations is noted. Rev W Wright preaches at North Atlantic Baptist Church with others including Rev W Hutchingon. Services occur at First Unitarian, First Congregational, Church of the Good Spirits, and Westminister Presbyterian among numerous locations. Special lectures, youth activities, and Sunday schools are announced with various pastors and topics.
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