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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
4
A garbled assemblage of wartime notes references Philippine issues, US politics, and newspaper rivalries. It mentions Gen. Fuart en, John H. McLean, Mark Hanna, and editor feuds, with scattered figures on revenue and a failed railway line, all amid a chaotic collage of era topics.
The Atchison Globe quotes a provocative line on gender manners noting women are judged equally with men deemed flawed. The snippet hints at a discussion of apparel and social expectations, leaving readers with a fragmentary impression of a broader debate.
A fragmentary social column piece comments on home life and appearances. It notes a man’s timing and sales role, a woman concealing age, and a trend of old clothes for a father’s provision. It mentions Mike Days ey and Mayme Appleton wedding notices with party engagements and charitable society entertainment plans.
A garbled Chicago News piece mocks social and political topics. It notes public vaccination fears, calls for women, and exposes campaign tensions while lampooning optimism about cures and money schemes. It comments on electricity replacing mules, streetcars, and mining, predicting the mule’s disappearance.
A terse fragmentary meditation on love and self view with ideas about infancy and heaven, noting the limits of criticism for great art and the vanity of self regard. The prose hints at gender and marital themes through aphoristic lines.
Snippets report varied local items across Kansas towns. References include Father Major W. F. Bishop, Bitter Ridge Fourth services by Free Methodists, Abilene park proposal and $100 donor, a large elevator plan, & waterworks buyout estimate of $155,000. Kansas civic talk covers ownership ideas, horseplay bets, trust to catch cattle thieves, and school library needs.
July 14 Chicago report states jockey De Lang was ruled off the turf after Captain Reed presided over an inquiry into a complaint by a woman who claimed De Lang obtained 1200 by false pretenses. Jockey Johnson testified De Lang offered him money to pull Jack Hayes in a steeple chase, and De Lang admitted the approach. De Lang denied the charges, saying the woman who gave him the funds to bet on the outcome had lost trust in him. He was a former top rider with Ed Corrigan, recently reinstated after a prior suspension. Sugar bounty case noted in brief from Lansing.
Pittsburg Kan July 13 One more union victory as Arnott Co refused to sign the scale while operators yielded and signed the contract. Colored miners from the south still arriving, shafts repaired, and progress toward steady run expected as unions mitigate evictions and legal actions.
Heavy floods erased a section of El Dorado’s historic mill dam built 25 years ago, ending water flow to the turbine and reshaping the Walnut and West Branch beds. The first dam, moved from North Main to its present site by A. M. Burdett, cost about 225000 and faced repeated failures. Local notes also mention rainfall, crops, and military movements including New York engineers bound for Manila, with minor asylum administration references and train details.
Mise Ruth Hetherington married Mr Luther Todd in a ceremony at Frigty cniees Lee sleet officiated by Mr Mollewux. The church was elegantly decorated in pink and white with elaborate attendance and a large gathering of friends and relatives. The bride, daughter of Inte w, wore a gown described as a standout, while the groom’s family and guests filled the pews. The event marked a joyful union amid local society.
The Downs community reports wheat harvest over and threshing begun with yields between 11 and 18 bushels per acre of excellent quality. Prank Perry the preacher presides over closing joints at Russell and Wheat harvesting is praised as progressing well. The town raises funds, praises its lawns and abundant children as the Atchison and KC Blues contest looms.
A terrib le accident near Washington Kansas on July 12 killed the four year old daughter of W H Sprengle while a mower operated by the father cut weeds in an orchard two miles southeast of town. The child moved in front of the mower as the father looked away, suffering severe injuries that led to amputation and her death about three hours later at 7 p m.
Manhattan reports a college regents resolution assigning dining hall matters to students with rent for continued use. Salaries increased for horticulture $430, entomology $3220, veterinary and military science $480. Professors Hitchcock, Harper, and Nichols also got raises, details partially listed.
July 18 report from near here states prominent farmer and stockman Anderson was accidentally shot by his own gun while returning from shooting yellow hammers. He died instantly as his clothes ignited from the burning load. The incident occurred five miles north of town.
Scandia reports best corn prospects in 20 years amid rain in Republican valley. J W Pinney elevator project in Scandia advances after spring blaze, planned 20 000 bushels daily capacity. Long lost Masonic ring found at B W Trout’s barn lot dated 1835. Newton burglary hits drug and jewelry stores. theft totals include watches and pins valued at several dollars.
The Commercial club received a letter from an eastern capitalist seeking a suitable site for a condensed milk factory in Burlington. He requests details on local daily interests and information about wells and springs to assess water resources for the project.
Abilene will build a new elevator with capacity of 40000 bushels to export grain through gulf ports. Site not yet fixed but expected in Santa Fe yards between Spruce and Buckeye. Capt W G Lowe to depart. He is named adjutant at the military academy in Orchard Lake Michigan and will move with his family by early September.
Chief Clerk Nayior of the railway mail service held an examination for Topeka mailing clerks on routing 1000 addresses through Kansas Oklahoma and the Indian Territory. Clerks completed the test with accuracy above 80 percent, scoring based on minimal routing time and error count, reflecting strong performance.
Kate Ehrlich sues Santa Fe in district court over a grain shipment shortage. She claims 666 bushels of wheat were shipped from Lehigh in Marion county to Topeka, but 575 bushels arrived. The case tests railroad responsibility for grain shortfalls, a hot topic at grain men meetings.
A Cincinnati Enquirer dispatch from Anderson Indiana reports iodine drain tile manufacturers representing about eighty percent of the state's facilities formed a state combine. Elected to lead the group were President JH Zehngr Windfall Vice President Samuel Cowsul Summitville and Treasurer Lee GoodwinCurtisville.
The remains of Mrs N E Chamberlain were taken to Cottonwood Falls for interment. She was 75, mother of H A Chamberlain of the Santa Fe claim department, a Kansas resident since 1865. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Clayton Wallace died Wednesday evening at Oldork.
The weekly weather forecast notes widespread rain across western Cuba with severe heat in Pinar del Rio and drought conditions from Santa Clara eastward. Sugar cane crops suffer from lack of manure and oxen are in demand as government moves its headquarters.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who kindly assisted us in our recent bereavement for our dear father. Signed by Mrs W E Bropaker Mrs Kitty M Ayers Mrs B S Hunter Walter F and J R Ankeny.
The Salina Council of the Ancient Order of Pyramids will be investigated by a joint state and local examination of the lodge books and records. A five member Cheops Council committee led by H D Farnsworth J T Yount W Barch C B Hypes and C M Miller will report findings to the state department with Charles Blakely representing the state.
B P Scott reports investigation of rumors that Kansas University chemistry project contractors planned ten hour days. A Chicago firm pledges to ignore the eight hour rule. Labor Commissioner Johnson in Augusta, Maine, vows vigorous prosecution for state work violations. Contractors now comply after notice, facing fines up to 200 dollars and possible imprisonment.
Ramitat Dewey reaches Port Said Egypt aboard the United States cruiser Olympia on the evening of July 13, marking a formal arrival during the ship's voyage.
City Attorney Bird presented the petition in an injunction suit in the auditor ium. Mayor Drew is to be called as a witness in the hearing before Judge Hazen, with Clemens and Earily securing Mayor Drew as a witness to address the bond sales and intended uses for the auditorium project.
The fifteenth annual session of the convention of national labor commissioners opened in Augusta Maine with Carroll D Wright presiding. Twenty one commissioners from fifteen states attended including Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Illinois Missouri Michigan Virginia Minnesota North Carolina Kansas and Wisconsin.
A conference was held by Genretary Morgan of Barbee Asphalt, rintengent Kasaon, and Mayor Draw to discuss immediate pavement repairs. The note mentions Perfection Starch as the best cold starch on the market.
Bridgetown N J July 14 The striking glass blowers clashed with management as they fought a plan to import non union workers. Amid threats of force the plant was attacked and wrecked, driving out the non union laborers who were offered employment before the riot.
London July 12 The British canal at Barcelona presents Spain’s annual exports at 774,784,445 pesetas. Exports to the Antilles and the Philippines total 146,065,712 pesetas. Spain will sustain trade rights and predominance in its colonies, resisting losses for the present.
Letter from Dan Care in Honolulu notes Misa Rose visiting the city. He says she is seen by many friends in Topeka and that her Kan Rasam trip did not spoil the feast. The message preserves a local social gossip tone with names and places.
Senator Baker and Congressman Long discuss appointing a census supervisor for the Seventh district. Names floated include Frank Buliiken of Santa Ife for the post, with several district candidates named in the Journal. Closing sale notices and local advertisements follow, including dry goods and laundry services.
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