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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1899
Page
4
A Topeka Radio Journal summary traces Wall Street’s rapid industrial consolidations and bank lending trends. It notes analysts like Henry Clews warning that overcapitalized combines threaten pricing, stability, and investor confidence, while suggesting prudence and restraint to protect legitimate investments amid looming policy questions.
A fragmented column mixes social musings and stray anecdotes on morality work ethic and behavior. It critiques Christian Science views on illness extols hard labor and records a brief tale of a man giving gifts and seeking a loan from a friend, who refuses to return the items.
A fragment from a Chicago News piece mocks lofty rhetoric and social pretensions. It notes a bug exterminator who misfires, reflects on life value tied to expenses, and quips about bachelors with two small beasts while railing at rent and the top floor of a sky scraper.
In Havana a group of applicants led by MicCullueh seeks police positions. The screening notes height and fitness requirements with a 5 feet 4 inch minimum and moral standards. Former Spanish officers among candidates. several lieutenants expected to be accepted as patrolmen later this week. The pay figure under discussion and warehouse construction near the port are mentioned as context.
In a string of recent incidents across San Bernardino and Hedlands areas sixteen vagrants were arrested and jailed as cities report growing burglaries and threats to women at home. The jail is reportedly overflowing as more tramps arrive daily.
A Kipling tale recounts Rudyard Kipling guiding his father John Kipling in selecting wedding gems for a Rajah’s queen. The elder Kipling aided the royal gift casket, praising a diamond too splendid for women, while the Rajah argued for restraint as the jewels passed between them. The narrative blends colonial travel gossip with a gem selection anecdote.
Malvane Kansas residents reveal a long puzzled mystery is solved as a dirt prairie reveals a cement deposit. A mill near Malvane with 100 ton daily capacity will start, processing cement from 320 acres of land two miles northeast of town. Ownership believes the supply is inexhaustible and will yield fortunes in Sedgwick county as cement sells for about a dollar per barrel.
Amidon and Canty filed in Atchison district court for $15,000 against the Atchison Santa Fe Railway, alleging a Hutchinson depot accident on a vestibule car caused a door to shut, throwing plaintiff into a conductor and resulting in the loss of his left arm and multiple injuries. The incident occurred when the train was leaving Hutchinson for Dodge City around 6 PM on the 7th of last November.
Omaha papers report J. A. Huntoon promoted to general purchasing agent for the Pacific Express Company with Omaha office. Huntoon, veteran official, began as cashier in Omaha under S. M. Macraman, later president, and has served as local agent since twenty five years ago January 1. J. P. White, incoming agent, has long held express roles since 1873 and 1883 with Pacific Express, previously route agent on the Kansas division headquartered at Topeka.
In Leavenworth the North Leavenworth mine remains unsettled as miners refuse to work despite some crew returning. President Ryan says no change in the situation and notes delegates were sent to Topeka to seek a resolution. He presents figures on ore yields and prices versus other mines and asks why workers at other mines are paid differently.
At a January meeting a committee was formed to circulate a petition for a library tax. The petition must be signed by fifty property owners to be presented to the city council. If the council acts favorably, the measure goes to a public vote at the next election to determine support for the levy.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a petition proceeding with the matter slated for a spring election. The text names Ming Beate Mertin and mentions circulating the petition, though several words are garbled.
The Friends' university in Wichita plans to finish the great auditorium with the entrance hall and president's room as part of a $3000 completion. The hall will be the largest single chamber west of the Mississippi, with detailed finishes and seating for many.
Salina officials announce a new ice plant with a 60 ton daily compressor, about 50 tons reserved for cooling rooms, piping and equipment to be purchased. The plant will produce twenty tons daily for the local market and fill 100000 cubic feet of cold storage, with Whitaker overseeing supply lines from the Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific corridors and regional territory via the Lincoln branch.
Hutchinson January 1 reports a Commercial Club meeting on the opera house project. The plan shifts from giving away the opera house to awarding cash prizes totaling 2000 dollars with 1000, 500, 200, and 1000 prizes, funded by the club. The building will be held in trust for the city with profits used to beautify the town and admission proceeds support city improvements.
Smith and Jones escaped from the Kansas penitentiary Thursday night and were tracked by three farmers near Boston. They sought food, fled via a haystack, then surrendered after Jones attacked with a homemade knife and one farmer fired, wounding Jones but not fatally.
Deacon and Mrs Harriet M Haskell were married at A L Burney residence with Bishop Atwill officiating. The bride, widow of Dudley C Haskell congressman, is mother of Mrs A L Burney. Groom a retired merchant and banker with long local ties. They plan a Mexico trip then settle in Uncle city.
County Treasurer J Porter’s house burned while he was away at church. The two story structure near the edge of town was a total loss with no insurance and about 1500 dollars in laws. A separate item reports Miss Rosa Stout attempting suicide by revolver at Garnett. She survived and plans no comment on motive.
Washington January 17 pension notices include original pensions for Samuel C. Young Leavenworth National Military Home Liam T. Swaney Fort Dodge and others. Increases vary from 8 to 12 dollars for some, 6 to 15 dollars for others, with names such as Morris Hackett Nachuist Military Home Leavenworth Bolonaen Bodin Philipabure and Hiram Van feet Downs noted along with widows like Marye France.
The article asserts uric acid as the cause of rheumatic pain and credits Warner's Life Cure with restoring kidney function. It claims millions have benefited and ongoing use keeps sufferers in health, urging readers to consider the grateful testimonials and widespread success of the remedy.
Dr W N D Bird has been promoted to chief stock inspector for the southeastern division with headquarters in Nashville. Dr Geddes vacates the post. Bird plans to move February 1 but will relocate his family in spring.
Dramatic events at Crawford theater begin with sale of seats for Why Smith Left Home a new Farce from Broadhurst. Cast features Macyn Arbuckle and Annie Yexndas with a German count and a sharp cook. Also Bowing the Wind returns Friday with acclaimed moral drama. Mme Sofa Scalcht to bid farewell Saturday after season. Concert and Martha followed by Semiramide act. Our grocer picks highlight pickles and relishes.
Mrs Charlotte Stetson lectures in St Louis on The Responsibility of the Purchaser arguing that industrial progress relies on women as consumers. She condemns domestic service and urges professional cooking and crafts, asserting better conditions and cultured tastes will curb luxury and raise social well being. She plans further talks with the Society of Pedagogy on child labor and will stay in St Louis a week.
Harrisburg January 17 The ballot for United States senator showed Quay with 27 votes and Jenks 12 in the Senate tally while in the House Quay led 85 to 70 with 22 scattering but trailed by sixteen votes of election.
Benefit concert features Wagner and Tschaikowsky selections with vocal solos and piano pieces. Performers include Miss Anna and Allan’s Mate Qui te Sh, Alpine Hymn, and works by Chopin and Beeik. Proceeds support relief efforts as listed in the program, with admission priced in cents.
Marion attorney Hill Holloway returned from Madison, Wisconsin, after an interview with a Russian countess linked to ex Senator Baker. The countess may permit a divorce if Baker desires. Holloway met Mrs Baker and her daughter May, who ponder their best interests. A deed transferring property to Mrs Baker was recorded in Cass County North Carolina dated December 3.
A partial, garbled note indicates Benalne remains publicly linked to a marriage decision with Deen. Senator Baker stays in place with his attorney guiding until the matter is resolved.
The first bill in the present session, introduced by Benefel of Montgomery, seeks to make bucket shop activities a felony. It would criminalize dealing in futures at boards of trade and similar venues, with penalties including hard labor terms of not less than one year and potentially over five years for both buyer and seller.
The much talked of barber bill introduces an annual renewal fee of 82 with a three year apprenticeship required from an accredited barber school. It mandates knowledge of common facial skin diseases to prevent aggravation and spread in the barbering trade.
The senate approved a bill funding salaries for legislators and staff after a house pass in the morning. Lawyer Dawes noted the bill includes an auditor to pay vouchers for lawmakers. The measure was sent to the senate committee on ways and means on a reconsideration. Also, a $1,000 claim was presented to Boo of Allen county and another to John Bower of Tippecanoe for injuries from a fall in the state house. Householder’s bill to place state charitable institutions under civil service was set for 3 PM Wednesday.
Rumors say Frank Brown of Garnett, former Republican state secretary, is favored for clerk of the district court as President McKinley weighs a judge successor. Names floated include Hen Cushman, Baker aide, and Judge Foster’s replacement prospects, with Horton in Washington awaiting final word.
Chicago police probe the alleged kidnapping of Mrs Rosie Gagne a 17 year old bride and heir to Mike Wallace's fortune once Rose Wallace who fled Evansville Indiana for Chicago. Segue and a younger letter broker are tied to the case with plans for a trip to Montreal.
Indianapolis January 17 Albert J Beveridge was elected United States senator by the general assembly today after a brief session. The Republicans held a solid vote with Beveridge receiving the party’s support. Formal election is set for tomorrow when both houses convene in joint session.
Ravana Jas 17 seeks a court action related to a set of associate functions and a past game, mentioning experience in watch repairing and engraving. Address references include Fagercrans at 10 Kansas Avenue and American Steam Laundry with telephone 341.
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