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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1899
Page
4
A jumble of 1900s opinion notes and overseas references fills this Topeka State Journal fragment. It touches on Philippine affairs, Kentucky politics, and public figures while weaving in social commentary and literary snippets. The piece mixes editorial humor with critical reflections on war, governance, and morality.
New York and neighboring jurisdictions adopt a uniform statewide bicycle law that becomes the rule for all cities, regulating sidewalk use, street travel, lighting, and speed. It defines where bicycles may travel on public roads and sidewalks outside cities, and clarifies penalties for violations and unsafe behavior.
A collection of quirky, aphoristic lines on human behavior and social awkwardness. Witty maxims touch on vanity, authority, and the failures of quick judgments. The tone mimics a newspaper feature with clipped observations and humorous commentary.
A garbled county tabloid jotter lists quirky notes about Jewell City Pratt County and Hutchinson. It mentions an attempted opera house deal, roast events, delivery routes between Turl and Mitchell counties, wartime reminiscences, a Fourth of July schedule at Solomon, red bead imax, and local protests over government ownership.
The text mixes items about a Sun railroad ticket for Swiss travel, government ownership of fall routes, large corn stocks around Jewell City, and a Republican claim about removing old crop. It then describes a comic stage anecdote with a dignified Winfield official, torn trousers, a secretive ante room, a startled door, and a loud demand to open the door.
From the New York Sun, the piece argues Hon. Russell A. Alger should resign as secretary of war to pursue a Michigan senate bid. It cites alliances with Tugard Pingree and Parker Franks as shaping a possible shift from administration to elective office, suggesting propriety questions and political calculations.
A Minneapolis Tribune summary notes Republican criticism of President McKinley amid Philippine War coverage. The dispatch, filled with garbled OCR, references Whitcomb and a broad debate over US policy in the Philippines, including calls for expansion or restraint and the role of U S forces and occupations. It mentions Manila, the Pacific theater, and routes like the Santa Fe with travel costs listed.
In Moline Kansas a dam owned by the Santa Fe railroad bursts after an all night rain, washing out the reservoir and flooding picnic grounds. Workmen narrowly escape as water fills the area, with over 12 000 dollars in wheat destroyed and the 60 acre reservoir holding 35 feet of water. The company plans to rebuild.
Joan Forbes reports finding coal on Hayti Windward Pass with a 33 foot vein. He plans to form a large capital rock company to develop the mine and transport coal via a railroad survey to move it to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore cheaper than from Pitts.
Ex-State Printer John Parke resumes active management of the Call a prominent populist paper in the Sixth district Parks saved funds from the state printing office and now has financial interests in zinc lands in northern Arkansas A new company forms to develop these ventures Parke and W Parke named editor and manag ing editor with Bernard A Jones business manager Rumors claim J W Parks may seek a House seat in 1900 if he consents to run for congress
A large Beloit crowd celebrated Independence Day with a civic parade led by Manifold’s band and the Beloit Fire Department under Chief Kintry. Bicycle and foot races, prizes for best turnout, and a fireworks display highlighted the day as Mayor Cotton welcomed attendees and the Night Show choir provided music.
Alma July 5 a flourishing telephone system installed and run by JH McMahon uses an automatic switchboard enabling subscribers to reach any line without central operator calls. It lists Manhattan Zeandale W Halifax Eskridge Vera and McFarlana among areas served with the Bell trust not involved. Residence rates are $1 per month and $150 for stores and offices with a site planned for future construction.
Citizens of Alma participated in several Fourth of July events. Ten members of Marshall's band and Steinberg's Topska orchestra performed at Liederkranz park. People from the county attended multiple gatherings including a speech by David Overmyer of Topeka.
A July Fourth quarrel in Arkansas City left David Humphrey dead after a dispute with George Mack, a young man from Whifield, who shot Humphrey during the afternoon celebration. Humphrey, from Americus Kansas, had left to avoid a fight before Mack followed and opened fire.
In a city street confrontation, a man named Mack drew a revolver during a clash with Humphrey. The scuffle ended with Mack detained and taken into custody by authorities.
T W Eckert editor of the Traveler was seriously injured when a mule race mounted a sidewalk, knocked him down, cutting and bruising him. He was carried away unconscious. internal injuries are feared but recovery hoped if insured.
A veteran trainer Levy faces a risky July wager on the Saratoga track as backers speculate on a big gamble. The piece notes his past earnings from horseracing, his connections with notable figures, and expectations of potential big losses or gains depending on race outcomes.
Mrs Irene Brush of Brooklyn completed a quadruple century ride to become the first woman to achieve the feat. After a grueling 400 miles over two days her strength wavered yet she pressed on with grit, aided by her husband. Doctors later found no lasting injuries beyond fatigue and a touch of exhaustion.
On sale today at Sut We depot tickets to Los Angeles for 52.09 with stopover allowed, valid through September 4. Round trip to Salt Lake and Ogden 32.00 and Glenwood Springs 341.06 advertised. Route advertised is The Rock Island Route with round trips and sale continuing daily.
Traditional patent medicine advertisement claims Good Beginnings Make Good Endings by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood and stomach troubles. It urges persistent use to achieve health, strength, and vigor, presenting Hood's as a remedy for various ailments.
President appoints Major Edmund Rice to command the first regiment to be organized under the law calling out volunteers. The Twenty sixth Infantry will lead ten regiments numbered from 2th to 36th, with active recruiting likely starting tomorrow.
From Dallas a deputy sheriff reports thirteen dead near Brookshire nine miles from Sealey, and forty five missing above Sealey. Hundreds stranded on land near Brookshire and San Philippe while rail lines and bridges are washed out. Rescue work hampered by continuing rain and rising floodwaters.
Berlin July 5 The Neuste Nachrichten reports exchanges between Admirals Dewey and Von Diedrichs. Letters dated March 4 and March 17 discuss promotions and congratulations, with Dewey replying April 15 expressing pleasure at the advancement and hoping to meet soon before leaving Lista.
A Detroit tale describes a husband learning the hard way that his wife’s intuition can outpace him in stock bets. She invested 100 from old teapots in PG Bb shares, which unexpectedly rose to net her about 2000. The story contrasts her grasp of money with his dull market read. A separate note reports Governor Stanley offering a 350 reward for murderers of Ht. Tandy of McPariana, who was robbed and dumped in a creek on June 3.
A stray large yellow Jersey cow with crooked horns and a webbing halter was last seen by travelers and reported to the police station. The note mentions Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry claimed to cure dysentery, diarrhoea, and other sicknesses and to be harmless.
Former Mayor Turnbull released a letter from Altgeld urging Chicago leaders to heal party divisions. Altgeld defends Democratic principles, accuses Republicans of backing Harrison to split the party, and argues continued unity is essential to defeat corruption and uphold its 1806 principles.
New York to introduce a pioneering program teaching girls aged 11 to 16 practical home duties. The plan shifts focus from pure schooling to independent life skills, including poultry care, sewing, gardening, child care, and handling ice carts, aiming to reduce dropouts and prepare them for future work.
Real estate transfers list trust deeds and sheriff's deeds. Gartiner transfers to Agnes C Bagwell for 1000 dollars covering multiple lots, while Rossville firm Mutchner and wife sale to Bagwell for 800 dollars including Navarre Street parcels. Additional entries reference W Reed Jr and properties on Tepska Avenue and Southill area with fragmented names and addresses.
Local notices list D L Sullivan of St Lonia Mo selling a peak at 724 Kansas Avenue this afternoon and evening at Divine Science. Death of Sir Alexander Armstrong noted in London with earlier roles described. Arctic exploration and Franklin Northwest Passage search referenced. Jease Elliott Til and father Mr Elliott connected to Tateka Avenue. The Britton Steamer Manna departed from this port with 500000 in gold aboard bound for San Francisco.
Round trip tickets to Los Angeles are on sale for 62 dollars with a return. The sale continues through July with descriptive literature available from T King, agent at the depot. For inquiries call 397-212 East Eleventh Street.
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