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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
3
A bizarre case in Parsons involves a man named Bohanan accused of attempting to kidnap and coerce his partner in a whisky money plot. He allegedly exploited a confiding woman to secure funds, targeting McEwen and McEwen’s mother in a scheme that ended with flight from the area.
A Move to organize an athletic club in Winfield aims to unite business men under a newly proposed Athletic Association. Plans include a preliminary meeting at the office of a fray to discuss governance and future projects with member benefits, fee structure, and property use terms outlined.
The Winters Courier notes first quarter collections reached one hundred twelve dollars, with the county facing declines in later targets. Rail and value figures are inconsistent but indicate a trend of shrinking totals and rising costs impacting local prosperity.
A three story brick block will rise on Madison Street opposite the Northwestern Lumber yard. The building, valued at about 500 dollars, will be erected by Bola Wholesale, with good fireproof features and modern design. Construction is planned to begin promptly with details about dimensions and height specified by local plans.
A fragmented report from Independence notes a curious event during a week of patrols near a village. It mentions a marauder near farms and poultry losses, with a pursuit leading to a dramatic exchange and a suspect retreat toward a fence line.
An incoherent OCR fragment references a university move from Virginia to Paris, a Legion, and multiple names, with scattered mentions of battles, trains, destruction, and a morning commission. The text is garbled and contains many unreadable segments, limiting coherent summary.
A fragmented obituary or biographical snippet recalls a leader, widow, and pastor figures amid district politics, river disaster, and legal actions. The text mentions Delonas, Mark, Osburn, and a 4 Ldee era with convoluted references to elections, a river incident, and a district court proceeding.
Wichita residents and southern Kansas merchants press to lift the quarantine against Oklahoma. A meeting urged the state board to remove restrictions, as proponents argue relief aids trade. Delegates framed resolutions calling on the governor to end the quarantine.
Two new smallpox cases appeared in Argentine yesterday. Harry Hamilton, a sleeping car porter, and Harry Kirk, a boy, are both Negro. Hamilton lives on Silver Ave and Kirk on Maple Street. Both are in primary stage. no deaths yet. Four cases in North Argentine and one on Maple Street previously.
Ottawa postoffice reports 1899 money orders totaling 27820.12 with 1752 orders sold and payouts of 36205.19. New form popularity shows $105000.4 sold in three months after rollout, vs 9747.60 prior year. Also lists pensions for Kansans and a fatality at Munete boulevard near Armourdale.
Lawrence Pioneer J. Petty aged 50 and longtime Lawrence resident dies at home from stomach trouble linked to a wound from service in the Sixth Kansas cavalry He served on the city council and held other trusted posts Funeral services will be Friday at two from his residence
Bates county sheriff reportedly arrested a man named Lechner in connection with the Exlinger murder. Exlinger allegedly traveled to Oklahoma with the slain man and was seen earlier at a Rich Hill saloon with Bilbee and Edlingren before the crime. Woamego Crater Wins at Emporia College event sees Arthur Barrett of Wamego take first with orations.
Spramme Fulcher of Winfield placed second with an oration titled The Golden Age. Mr. Barrett received a $20 prize and will represent the local school at the state oratorical contest of colleges to be held here February 23.
Jan 51 John Glass secured the paving contract for Independence main streets with visified Keith. Bond of £25,000 fired for faithful fulfilment approved by city council. Shot in a quarrel. Columbus Jan 26 Geary Stevens, brother of Charles Stevens, county attorney of Cherokee county, shot and killed at Scammon Kan north of this city at 3 o'clock Thursday morning by James Hardison. Hardison fled. Stockton Jan 2 The private bank of J S Smythe of this city has unused idours. In friendly trains for some time due to some bad loans. capital $5,900. The officials claim good finandering fun. Bank will pay off depositors in full. Strong City Band Strong City Jan 26 eighteen-member band preparing for campaign year. Trot Davis of Florence claims it will be best band in the state. Brooded Over Her Girl death by own action Wichita Jan 2 Mrs J S Sinvin became violently insane today from brooding over the tragic death by own action of her daughter Belle in the National Bank of Commerce recently. Supplied With Counterfeita Wichita Jan 26 a young man calling himself James Keyes arrested Wednesday with over $1000 in counterfeit. He planned to pass them when arrested. He is now in jail here.
The Pennsylvania state Democratic committee endorsed William Jennings Bryan for the presidency in 1900 as he traveled from New York to Harrisburg for a state convention. The gathering at the Capitol and related events highlighted platforms including Chicago principles, tariff reform, and electoral integrity, with delegates chosen for the national convention.
Topeka republican voters joke about W C Stephenson's role in raising the commissioners salary by 60 per year. Friends berate or praise him as they discuss the vote and his future plans, creating awkward amusement around the controversial increase.
Des Moines Iowa January 26 the Shiloh battlefield commission after a hearing before the appropriations committee of the house introduced a bill to appropriate 45000 for a state monument and 4000 for markers at the locations where Iowa regiments saw their fiercest fighting the measure is expected to pass.
Oklahoma railroad notes say Guthrie and Gainesville will be favored as main points for the Santa Fe route revisions. Arkansas City and Purcell lose out due to branch plans. New lines drill toward Guthrie and eastward, with a Bedriven route to Gainesville and onward to Texas, possibly delayed a year.
Washington January reports that Mr Gracewell, comptroller of the treasury, declared that common carriers in interstate business must offer party rate tickets to the general public under similar conditions. He termed any discrimination illegal and noted government use of party rates via free or 50 percent land grant railroads. He urged uniform net cash gates apply to land grant roads and urged proper reductions for services rendered.
A district court in Salt Lake City heard an interests case filed by N E Swartwood against Oregon Short Line Railroad. The suit challenges the practice of issuing clearance letters to former employees, arguing a letter stating true cause is required for future employment and seeks damages of 124 per month since September. The matter aims to test implied contracts and could affect railroad hiring across the industry.
General Manager Ramsey said he would consider employe grievances fully but did not promise specific concessions or a fixed timetable. He denied reports of sanctions against the grievance committees and said President Ashley only authorized consideration, leaving decisions to him. Ramsey also rejected any policy to tenure sites or divisions, emphasizing direct handling of issues.
Eighty seven lines have issued formal notices abolishing commissions for agents and replacing pay with salaries. Most eastern roads issued circulars in January while Northwest and Southwest delays push effective dates to February 1. Canadian systems are expected to follow soon. The salary issue for agents previously on commissions poses a difficult transition likely to be contentious.
Great Northern railway authorities prepare for trouble with extra watchmen to report today. Trainmen’s grievance committees await word on a planned conference as rumors fly of new services. El Dorado branch upgrades may enable a shorter through run. Florida?
fragmented notes mention dividends on preserve stock and a new appointment to Topeka. references to St Louis, Topeka, Archinon and Kansan City hint at rail service changes and improvements aimed at aiding traveling public amid uncertain, diary like records.
Engineering staff and conductors moved between towns including Stonefield to Woolward and Amick to Wood, with changes in hospital visits for Simmons and other crews. Garfield returns from western state run, while Bailey and others prepare for inspection duties and division meetings in an era of shifting assignments.
The article tracks the egg market in Topeka detailing a winter price slump from 20 to 22 cents down to around four cents as cold storage hogs up supply. It notes Kansas hens contributed heavily to stockpiles, with about 1,000,000 cases in cold storage nationwide and several plants storing 40,000 to 100,000 dozen two months ago.
Sparser supplies and extended freezing periods push storage costs higher as markets note tougher conditions at facilities. Prices rise due to delayed seasons and pressure on handling capacities, with buyers wary of future shortages and price spikes.
A scrambled telegraphic excerpt reports deficits and financial notes, with mentions of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, and Denver. It cites various brief items on banking, government actions, and personal notices, including references to a Kennedy, a Rev. Thomas, and local events in January.
Meriden Kansas January 25 The body of Frank G Peebler 20 son of merchant Wm Peebler arrived after being killed Tuesday while a fireman on the Santo Firagd coat. He was struck by a car wheel near the entrance to work at age 20. The report notes confusion and garbled text about relatives and locations amid the accident account. The Machias gunboat news from La Guayra arrives later in the dispatches.
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