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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
4
A sprawling column from The Topeka State Journal compiles political chatter, campaign hints, and editorials. It cites Governor Roosevelt, insurance and tax debates, and Cuban and Philippine topics, interweaving commentary from various papers and observers.
The Chicago Record reports that unregulated pawnshops charge ruinous rates on loans to the poor, with examples of up to ten percent interest per month. The piece claims this is the average rate for Chicago pawn brokers, driving borrowers deeper into poverty. Wealthy interests are said to profit from such stores despite the harm to the needy.
The legislature faces action on a proposed pawnshop bill to regulate usury and storage costs. If enacted, it would cap monthly interest at a set rate with a modest storage and insurance fee. The Merchants' Club of Chicago supports the measure to establish pawnshops with capital from members and limit dividends to a small percentage, directing excess returns to borrowers.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe Hall column features humorous asides on relationship foibles, gender roles, marriage, and civilization with playful quips about women’s work, men’s pride, and domestic décor in a dated social column style.
A garbled column touches on Andrew Carnegie aging graying hair Admiral Schley and Lamp son artists letters from the Spanish war Woodpile charity in New York led by Clarence Lexow’s wife supporting the needy William Cox a swift writer in the Senate Franklin Crown’s Klondike trek from Big Salmon to Skrenay 273 miles in six days Shafter earns a Medal of Honor for gallantry at Malvern Hill Westinghouse and Pittsburg electrical studies brothers to join in iron work Father allied with Reeblings to build fireproof structures Bryan Beveridge and Indiana politics mark a trend toward young legislators with Jesse D Bright noted as the previous youngest Indiana senator
A historical ad claims pneumonia often follows a cold or grippe and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with preventing the illness. It asserts the remedy counteracts colds or grippe and is the best for colds and grippe, with every bottle warranted and sold by all druggists.
In a dramatic slice from a 19th century medical advertising style, a Philadelphia man Pete Harley recounts kidney illness and a recovery attributed to Warner's Safe Cure. The piece blends sensational death imagery with testimonial language, urging readers to seek the remedy for kidney and nerve troubles.
A Virginian elder explains why southern meals hinge on varied seasoning to suit each family member. Aunt Dinah and Aunt Chloe tailor spices for each child, father, and mistress, from cinnamon to nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and rice, ensuring every dish pleases and the pudding turns out well.
A New York Herald analysis explains how popular minstrel style tunes gain appeal through rhythmic syncopation and vaudeville dance cadence. It cites titles such as All Avarn Look Alike to Me and The Wedding of the Chine and the Coon to illustrate the sweeping sway and strong chorus accents driving audience appeal.
A letter notes a composer faced rejection on first arriving in New York while crediting De Koven for fighting his way up from doubt and poverty. It recalls a modern gathering where a critic inquired about the artist’s residence, prompting a derisive review the next day that mocked the artist’s common qualities.
In Junction City on January 19 the Craig murder trial opened before a packed circuit court. Dr. W. W. Williston of Lawrence testified about blood stains on clothing from Roark and Humphrey, while coroner Cormany described the Krevnitz farm room and the victim’s mutilations. The Krevnitz boys’ garments showed no blood, and witnesses noted John Krevnitz’s unsavory reputation and alleged past threats toward Mrs. Craig.
Pittsburg January 19 James Cassin former state representative has left politics to pursue gas prospects. He travels with George Maddocks to Topeka to inspect subsurface indications on his Sheridan township farm and neighboring lands. Experts note surface gas on Cassin's farm bubbles persistently and signal potential for lighting and heating farms for years though gas quantity for Girard and Pittsburg remains undetermined.
In Wichita on January 19 Judge Wall, now referee in banc, notes about thirty people filed for bankruptcy. Most were voluntary, including two women Mrs Nellie Alduyer of Wichita and Mrs Nettle Parker of Kingston. Alduyer debts total around 710,000 with creditors in eight states. Parker’s debts reach up to 3,000 with limited expansion into other areas.
Leavenworth January 19 miners and strikers at the North Leawgan Worth shaft where 330 men are employed settled their differences by arbitration late yesterday afternoon. A committee proposed plan was ratified energetically and the miners return to work today with the coal mine back in operation.
A plan specifies that mine coal will be weighed over several days, screens run, shale removed, and a second weight recorded. The difference will determine a future percentage deduction from mine run coal. Miners’ coal price drops from 2.95 to 2, and blacksmithing charges fall to 5 cents per ton.
Wellington Jan. 19. Mormon preachers circulate through Sumner County seeking converts to the faith. They are sometimes refused use of school houses and public halls, yet continue door to door distribution of literature to gain followers.
Rosa Stout, 20, daughter of Thomas Stout, living south of Richmond, attempted suicide at 10 PM Sunday by firing a revolver to her breast. The bullet lodged near the rib, was removed next morning with no serious injury. She is not speaking of the act beyond stating she meant to kill herself but is glad the attempt failed. No motive is known. Also: Speaker Osborn shares a self deprecating story about a billy goat cut to his whiskers. Hutchinson News notes a real estate sale by F Greene Realty Co of 722 acres near Taylor School, bought by Alley J Taylor for 7,700, expanding his Smoky Air bottom land holdings to over 1,200 acres within five miles of the city.
The third annual convention of the Knights of Pythias First district opened in Leavenworth with delegates from nearby Kansas towns Weston and Plattsburg. A reception was held and the work of the three degrees was exemplified as the business session began today. Funeral services for Col. Eldridge Wrence were held at Plymouth Congregational Church with Rev. Dr. Cordiey and Rev. G D Bowers officiating. Remains interred at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Lawrence firemen hosted a Jan 18 ball to raise funds for new firefighting outfits. About 200 attendees helped the effort. the event was the season’s most successful such gathering in years. The report notes continuing wheat field fires from nearby St John and Great Bend elevators remain difficult to extinguish. a train can still detect smoke from a distance. The Newton Republican notes additional sale of Atchison Champion to P D Whittsell of Lawrence, intended for his son who has worked at the Lawrence Journal, with sheriff’s sale planned for Saturday.
Havana reports criticize American authorities for awarding Lean bank the task of collecting back Spanish taxes. Critics say Spain should handle it and that the bank may liquidate Spain’s unpaid religious dues. Offices open for protests against back taxes and royal dues on property transfers.
Disturbances in Samoa among Mataafa followers and Malietoa Tanus supporters, with two hours of fighting and decapitations. U S Navy prepares orders for the cruiser Philadelphia to proceed to Apia to protect American interests, possibly dispatching Oregon or Oregon’s dispatch boat Iroquois, while status of Berlin treaty enforcement and German officials’ actions fuel tensions. The Philadelphia arrives at San Diego with Admiral Kaute aboard after voyage from Acapulco.
Gertrude De Coma, known as Hansa Wallace and Mrs. George Gagne, a contortionist and trapeze performer, has been linked to larceny accusations after posing as part of an advertising bid. Three warrants were served as police pursue the case amid widespread sensational stories. The report also notes market caution on put and call trading and covers a Choctaw railroad bill and Smithsonian regent appointment.
Leavenworth on Saturday the 20th. The Twentieth Infantry headed for Manila via San Francisco has received departure orders from Ft. Leavenworth in three sections to leave this westward. Salina work crews repair Santa Fe depot platforms and remodel stock yards as part of branch improvements. Local editorials mention minor remarks and a church tea at Unity Church Friday.
The Phoebis Focymine company plans to install a new telephone network in Topeka with underground cables within a half mile center radius and a metallic circuit. Rates would be 20 dollars yearly for residences and 2 dollars for business houses, with reductions for combined residence and store use.
Senator Foraker of Ohio responded to Senator Turner with remarks implying distrust of administrations and speculation about who among the senators spoke for the White House. He suggested the audience misread the president’s public utterances and noted possible actions by the president amid concern among allies.
Governor Stanley names Mrc Campbell of Wichita and BL HL Chamberlain of Sedan to the five member stock sanitary commission. Campbell succeeds Taylor Riddle of Marton and Chamberlain succeeds Dryden of Buretoy.
Memphis dispatch reports three bodies recovered from the charred wreckage of the steamer Ouachita after a recent fire. The victims are burnt beyond recognition while the remaining passengers are safe and accounted for.
A dispatch from General Bias reports Spanish forces in the Philippines intensifying anti American resistance. General Rios confirms troop movements and a call to curb American influence as unrest spreads, with rebels in Zebu and other areas intensifying anti colonial efforts.
The measure introduced in the house by Representative Brooke prohibits inducing or allowing any school age child to practice or assist in public exhibitions of hypnotism magic or psychic shows. Offenders face a misdemeanor with penalties from $10 to $100, or imprisonment from ten days to three months.
Atlantic Transport steamer Menominee docked in New York with 23 crew members from the British steamer Glendower. After a January 2 storm worsened, the Glendower sank, washing a seaman overboard. The Menominee rescued all aboard, including a dog, and brought them to port.
The directors of the St Paul and Omaha Railroad company declare a dividend on common stock for last year's operations. The announcement notes an increase in percentage, with details and amounts adjusted. Contact information references West Eighth Street and related notes.
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