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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
4
The piece traces wartime and political commentary from New York and Washington. It notes comments on public finance, Secretary roles, and figures like Carnegie, Bryan, and Congressmen. It discusses foreign and domestic policy, trade, and labor topics with references toBoers, Philippines, and national policies. It mentions pension plans by a major bank and ongoing domestic debates in Congress and media.
Mirabied workers with five years of service could gain from annual profit sharing. A separate fund would be formed and maintained without mandatory participation or employee contributions. The plan emphasizes loyalty and continued faith in the bank.
The Atchison Globe mocks worry clubs and hyperbole in a column on social attitudes. It cites women pecking at each other as not the real thing, arguing such behavior reflects superficial friendship rather than genuine affection.
A fragmented city prose piece reflects on talkativeness gossip and social mores. It muses on the lawyerly reach of breach of promise and the quirks of married life while noting how unfamiliar events unsettle those unprepared. A rural editor is mentioned amid scattered remarks.
A humorous column notes women as dangerous when they talk much and critique marriage, claiming wives comment on husbands temper and pride over wedding rings. It jokes that a woman courting a disinterested man earns the scorn of other women who label her as taking a risk.
Cincinnati report quotes a former Chesapeake and Ohio investor detailing his sale of interests after a decade of control by Vandertite Morgan and associates. He confirms remaining with the Big Four, President and Vanderbilt institution, aiming to keep dividends high amid easing conditions and employment concerns.
A list of names including J Elmore Norman and Harvey Wink is linked to appointments for railway work and a five year renewal of the Parkas lane project in a midwestern region. The notice mentions medical examiners from Minneapolis, Kan and Norman Om and other officials, with a plant and equipment catalog and a health claim about Blood Bitters as a remedy for a lazy liver.
Mrs Christy Dunce, recently released from the state insane asylum, killed her two children and then set fire to their home in McPherson. She and her 6 year old daughter survived briefly, later died. husband, a back driver, jailed for drunkenness. Fire evidence shows coal oil on bedding.
Judge Hook of the U S district court for Kansas refused to issue a restraining order blocking Mrs Emma C Butters from garnishing the wages of her ex husband Jobs Butters for alimony. The city court had freed garnishment, ruling alimony a debt. The district court affirmed the city court, saying alimony is a higher obligation than a debt and not exempt.
Death by own action of Forney Cherokes on January 11, reported as suicide. Tablets including morphine and other drugs found at bedside with note reading I had rather leap to the unknown than longer endure what I know. He moved here with his family from Des Moines years ago and had suffered chronic rheumatism.
Fort Beott Jan 1 F4 and Laurie Stibe, alias Sortth, of Kanean City Mo and Amos Philipps of Hates county Mo charged with murdering Leopold Ellinger a Bates county farmer were ordered by Judge Simmone to be ready for trial next Monday The Silbees claimed poverty but said they had no money for witnesses or depositions The court denied withdrawal and ordered trial to proceed on Monday
The Winfield Hospital association bought Beach property on East Ninth Avenue for a proposed hospital site. The deed covers two acres more or less, with nearly three acres total, including a good house, a barn, two wells, and fruit and shade trees. The price paid is 1,800 dollars, and directors deem the bargain fair. The plan is to use the house as a residence for hospital people and to build an addition for the hospital.
Wichita officials report school board actions including gains over last year and a fourth month. They note average daily attendance and a 93 percent attendance rate with 12 days of sessions. A total of 2,876 visitors were recorded across rooms.
Scrappy report notes Atchison Men's Mine claiming a $200000 profit from a Cripple Creek operation. The text references Mary Cashen stock and uncertain ore returns, mentioning Colorado Springs and recent ore shipments with no clear payoff yet.
In a Nebraska town a dispute over vacant lots and rising value culminates in Taylor Pickemon’s offer to sell prime property. Local figures Huteningan and Jean rostein are noted in connection with the new brick business plans. The sale follows protests about building gaps hurting business and a tax tactic used to pressure action.
Major Hood and G W Newman paid 41000 cash for Shanedd real estate of Willem Martindale. The sale, confirmed by the United States court, was ordered under First National Bank creditor proceedings. The transaction ends bank affairs settlement by arbitration and cash sale was required for depositories.
Reno county horticulturalists met for the second meeting this week highlighting the scarcity of mood apples in Kansas. Reno county apples were praised as especially good, drawing comment from trust growers. The society was recently organized and will attend state meetings. an afternoon address by M. Butterfield of Lee’s Summit Missouri was a principal feature.
David Puderbaugh, 71, died at his sister Mrs. FM Hil’s home after taking a drink of water. Cause given as Bright's disease. He had been in failing health Tuesday, retired for the night, called for water, and collapsed in bed while still holding the glass. Former Kansas City resident, came to Arkansas City about three weeks ago. to be buried here today.
A company of eastern capitalists and local residents plans to bore for oil gas and coal near Herington Kansas. Land several hundred acres adjoining the town has been leased and work is set to begin soon with an experienced foreman from Onlo directing operations.
Geo. Friend of Cicero and Ernest Bortor of IsaE City Mo accused by Burden and brought up on fraud charges relating to forging a draft on McCiellan Commission Co. of IsaE City. Draft passed on friend Geo. Fridad. Ernest Bortor clerk. Investigation cited First National Coteyville Bank shuffle. Home at Mian 1.1. Writer for various frauds. Held without bail pending trial.
Expenditures were 470.56 with a 2% cut. December plant output delayed until January 1. University of Kansas Board of Regents met January 11 in Lawrence to discuss the deficit and new staffing, including appointing Horace Dresle as student librarian to aid extra work. An old Congregational church bell was noted at Fort Scott with limited remaining use and a plan to address Sabbath duties.
The readable fragments describe a gown, a nickel plate, and destruction along with street activity in cities. Mentions of sales at cent each and a bell amounting to over seven thousand appear, but details and context are unclear from the damaged text.
Two robberies were attempted in Lawrence last night. The home of Dr Cordley, pastor of the Congregational church, was entered while the family was at church. The thieves entered through a cellar, searched the house and fled with little loot. Geo Davies' residence was also entered but the burglars fled upon being frightened away.
Washington reports the British government issued a partial reply to Mr. Choate’s representations over seizures on the Beatrice Mashona and Marta. It defends a liberal view of contraband saying food stuffs are contraband only if destined for the enemy’s forces and proven at time of seizure. It finds no contraband claim against goods on Marie and Mashona and investigates Beatrice cases.
A dynotic sleeper in the Continental company window drew crowds on Kansas Avenue. A young woman, part of Pauline and Carnaveaux's country tour, slept in a bed setup during last night's Grand Opera House performance and will be awakened tonight. Hypnotist demonstrations earlier produced screams as the sleeper sat up, a new feature in local hypnotic exhibitions.
Now being placed at a monumental mall, the exhibit showcases masterpieces in painting sculpture and architecture. Proceeds from ticket sales fund school picture purchases, inviting every city school and supporters to attend, with culture described as benefiting child life and broadening city life.
The resolution for an investigation of charges against Commissioner Mona Evans was referred to the rules committee. It cannot be brought to a vote without Speaker Henderson's decision, as the speaker's control over committees and precedents governs the action.
Neighbors report sixth chickenpox case at the Wetherholt residence on OS Chandler street as a watching caretaker entered repeatedly. A mob reaction was discussed while Joan Drake seeks legal remedy amid the unrest and potential actions.
The president sent nominations to the senate including Andrew F. Caldwyll of Fort Hall Idaho as Indian agency agent and Sergeant Major C Nicholet to second lieutenant in the Thirty-fourth Volunteer Infantry plus an unclear note mentioning Ard Mnomsnyy Plen and a historic health cure claim for a cough remedy.
A Dublin Times critic lauds De Pachmann’s warm blooded style and poetic touch noting his precision and restraint. He praises the pianist as courteous, powerful, and capable of subtle delicacy, predicting strong reception when Pachmann performs January 18 at Crawford’s Opera House.
The Kansas Supreme Court granted a writ of mandamus to stop taxing judgments. The case involved Rankin in Ellsworth County and a sale of Hamilton’s judgment for taxes. Harvey & Harvey of Topeka represented Hamilton seeking to compel the district clerk to issue execution, but the court’s action pauses further taxation.
Mayor Drew spoke with Chief Ramsey about closing orders for joints. Ramsey denied any police orders and claimed no awareness of such directives while Jointists offered conflicting explanations about who issued the closures.
A New York letter reports the death of Mrs L Panizzardi formerly of this city and wife of Mr Panizzardi a Topeka native who married in Paris and later served as chief representative of the Vacuum Oil Company in Europe. She fell ill at sea en route to New York and died after a bout with smallpox in hospital. Mr Panizzardi, a former young Tailroid and associate of J F Goddard, is mourned by Kanes friends and colleagues.
A dubious claim touts a wonder drug from a Kansas avenue store that supposedly reverses age, cures nervousness sleeplessness heart trouble and constipation by gently stimulating the kidneys and stomach. The ad presents dramatic improvements for old people using a tonic.
In Dodge City Kansas R S Jotineon of the New York Mercantile is cited for securing a contract for supplies for soldiers at home. Mr and Mrs Wm Sehick and son Wille Jett travel to Chicago for business and pleasure. Barber Jess Chamberlain of Oakland was arrested and handed to Detective Addison of Kansas City for larceny.
A garbled text fragment from Wellington dated January 11 references a president and a reception. The readable portions mention gold medals and murals but the overall meaning is unclear and names or specifics are not recoverable from the damaged text.
Judges at the State Show announced awards beyond yesterday's list with BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS to A J Waddell Wichita third, Mrs M J Jordan Media third, Rhodes North Topeka second, and several pens and pullets noted. SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES awarded to Onhee & Co Kansas City sec cockeral, others to Bowman Topere Bits, Mrs J W Gausen Benporia, and more. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES to Inv Topeka first cock, third hen, and other placements. BLACK WYANDOTTES led by Jay M Clark Kansas City first. PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES to W A Doolittle Bethatha first cock erel. Also mentions sweepstakes prize for top scoring ten American breeds, and additional CHICKEN awards across multiple breeders.
Northern section of the drainage canal in Chicago floods to the ber trap hall at Lockport, with waters bursting through the stem and large waves heard for miles. The city contemplates using Lockport power, transferring water rights for limited operation, and funding improvements to enable power production under new city controls.
Arthur Donaldson, famed for Yon Yonson, likely to headline a new opera next season at Crawford theater. The Vikings composer David Sorlan and Merere Thrall Kennedy linked to the project. Forbes, a Republicans veteran, favored for second ward council seat amid ward politics.
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