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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1899
Page
4
An old Topeka State Journal fragment shows mixed ads and local notices. It discusses subscription terms, offices in New York Chicago and London, and references to editors and correspondents. The page includes social notes, marriages, weddings, and events with scattered political commentary and anecdotes.
A fragment from a Globe column discusses a performer praising a strong woman who can speak aloud. It mentions a preacher’s troubling remarks after years of abuse and hints at a coercive dynamic affecting the audience and speaker in a tense moment.
A jumble of observations comments and fragments touch on law personal rights poetry and social norms. The text critiques petty vanity and power while touching on divorce judges and the role of class in culture. It hints at tensions between individual rights and public expectations.
A fragmented humorous column notes how lovers and brides malfunction in talk and wedding plans. It parodies dating rituals with references to Adam and Eve and recalls hasty purchases in romance. The piece uses witty quips about vows and bargains, hinting at social foibles.
Prattle of Kansas papers reports Manila letters likely to interest readers in Fort Scott and Reno County as crops, taxes, and schooling draw attention. A Newton man claims to have captured a notable sight while a street fair distracts. Kansas crop reports and tax reform debates surface amid party convention tension in Saline and Allen counties.
The text promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for impurities and disorders across stomach, kidneys, liver, and bowels. It urges readers to avoid mistakes and to take the product to purify blood and restore good health.
Janice K P Anderson sues M Finley Frank Elliott editor James Falloon of Hiawatha alleging neglect led to a boy's death after being taken to Topeka and kept without proper care. Case connected to Falloon Stuart contest. trial slated for September before Judge Brunet.
In a federal court ruling Tuesday the judge refused to dissolve the Mine Workers of America injunctions against President Wright of the Fourteenth District, the executive board of the Southeast Kansas strike, and related parties. The court barred workers and supporters from injunction-violating activities, advertising, boycotting, or threatening employers or property. The motion to declare the union an illegal organization failed, and the case kept its focus on restraining actions against the coal companies and union leadership.
Attendance climbs as Ottawa Chautauqua opens with Lemon’s First Regiment band, a welcome by Mr Hetrick, and speeches by Pu Storey and Prof W Richards. Lectures cover oxygen experiments and parane lectures, including Squires on the Wonders of Mydiagen and Robertson on Mania and Life Philippines.
In Lincoln County political circles the Populists are seen as available timber for the state conventions of 1900. AD Gilpin may run for secretary of state if the party nominates him. KD Smith, county superintendent, chairs the Populist county committee and is described as a strong grinder in Sixth district campaigns. The piece notes past delegates to national conventions and committee roles, highlighting party strength and key figures.
A garbled 19th century item describes John C. Watson of Marion as a public figure mistaken for ex-Governor Leedy. It mentions a train stop in a Central Kansas town and a noisy crowd reacting in a brief, chaotic scene with unclear details and stray phrases about a “Hot Time” and misidentification.
A violent episode surrounds Watson as his insistence on a quiet farewell is overruled by Leedy who intervenes to rescue his double from a band. Watson later remains grateful to the governor amid a charged scene at a funeral oration.
Near Cullison Kansas a Pratt County woman aided by her dog killed a coyote with an axe after seeing orange coyotes in the yard. County commissioners have set a one dollar bounty for each coyote as part of a broader effort to protect poultry and livestock from predators.
Hutchinson July 19 work on the Opera House site has commenced. Part of the building including stone and brick work will be let by contract to finish promptly. The structure is planned to span 140 feet with ten feet at the rear left open. On a geological tour Winter July 19 Prof C and Hoy Hadrel started a 260 trip to Nebraska University. They will pass Wheh ita Metherson Smoley Fir river Marguette and collect specimens then return via Lincoln and Missouri river. Participants include L. Gmucker and Miss Carrie Wisen. Both residents here faced recent losses. Explosion of gas Coffeyville July 19 wrecked J. Simon’s house, two women and a boy injured lightly. Funeral of Ted Chapman aged 13% in Dodge City July 13. Gluck rebuilding opera interior to be among finest in white.
Agricultural reports warn of a big shortage in wheat and hay across regions. Wheat prices rise from 90 to 120 per unit with substantial deficits in several countries. France and Spain see lowered wheat estimates while Britain faces severe weather harming grain stores. India notes regional gains but Punjab remains weak.
A partial interview from Minneapolis discusses Aguinaldo's forces in Luzon and a proposed autonomous governance plan. Major Etaletta defends Filipino loyalty and criticizes Otis proclamation while noting U.S. promises and fears of annexation. The dialogue covers independence desires, miscommunications, and the Filipino view of U.S. intervention with General Otis.
Nearing a million reports from Skagway with J E Gerou mard delaying royalty details. He cites El Dorado as the season’s heaviest producer with $295,000 royalty on gold dust and notes $20,090,000 total output while $300,000 remains due in royalties.
Galesburg Illinois July 19 coroner reports a Philadelphia man identified as Mike McLaramh of 3013 North Ninth Street. The legs were found west of Kewanee after the fast mail train severed the torso at the pelvic region. Philadelphia relatives asked Philadelphia authorities to take charge of the remains. Authorities debate where the inquest should occur and whether two inquiries will be held. The manner of the accident remains unknown. Alger and Mrs Alger have returned to Washington from Long Branch.
A Washington dispatch discusses the yellow fever germ and Prof Beclus claims with experiments cited by the Marine service. The report notes caution from officials, and that experiments show potential improvements in serum potency and preparation methods, though certainty remains limited.
Wichita’s Dyer, superintendent of city schools and state Teachers Association president, opposes the attorney general’s ruling barring exchange of old school books. He argues the opinion is wrong and costly, challenges Mr Godard’s view, and predicts litigation to force a provision for exchanges under the 1299 act if applicable.
A letter received by Sheriff Crow from Augusta Kansas claims the writer is the kidnapped Charley Ross. Crude writing on New Fifth Avenue Hotel letterhead reads The Long Lost Charley Ross. The author says he has lived under the name Harrison for years. Director English will investigate.
In Chicago a week of street harangues by Mrs. Lacy Parsons widow of the 1884 anarchist death case drew police into a dispute over her son’s enlistment in the Philippines. She swore out a warrant after claiming he struck her in tensions over his decision to join the army despite her pleas. The son remains determined to enlist, while she seeks police protection.
Fragmentary report cites debate over Shafter’s fate as his term expires and potential new federal duties loom. References to military context and legal questions surface amid unclear details about Santiago camp personnel and Post presidency era.
Deaths and funerals note Ralph Lendaubir, son of & Lydgater, to be buried at 2 o'clock from the residence. Mammoth Tomato: T J Davis of Lowman Mill exhibits a %% pound tomato valued at home, claiming it the largest in Hawnes County. Capt Philips appears, will erect a modern steam resh epted with cost about We mend and sew on buttons free. American Steam Laundry advertising tele 41.
Governor Stanley condemns the attempted lynching at Acal as a crime and a public tragedy. He tells the Creagy society letter writers to focus on their own state, noting mob violence in Kansas and urging lawful conduct and restraint.
Margaretha Scheer, tried for insanity, sues Emma S Souk in North Topeka district court seeking 4000 damages for wrongful eviction from her home and 4000 more for allegedly malicious insanity prosecution. She alleges property dispossession, furniture seized, and wrongful jail time before release.
Continental Shoe and Clothing Co. awarded a contract for a Gefoot addition at the rear of its business at 617 Kaneas area. The addition will mainly extend the toe area and cost about $2000. The firm has operated only four months but rapid growth eliminates the need for larger quarters.
London fighter Tommy Sears, billed as a publicist from London, reaches Topeka to join Wade War in arranging an event likely to stir attention. Sears rounds with Watts of unknown origin, as promoters prepare for a show at Opera House.
Governor Stanley returned from the Klondike visit to Leavenworth and told a State Journal reporter that plans have been made to inaugurate the next step to suppress the notorious district. Public sentiment in Leavenworth is in favor of blotting it out as soon as the plans mature.
Nashville lawmakers and officials outlined support for William Jennings Bryan at a Chicago conference. Governor McMillin, Representatives Sims Gaines Richardson Hichardson Turley and Bute discussed joining the national organization for Bryan, advocating free silver and anti imperialist stances.
Chadron Nebraska July 1 notices indicate Thacley Blackhores a Blue Indian was arrested by Marshal Carter for attempting to elope with a girl named Nayor. The arrest follows alleged threats and the crowd tried to intervene. Blackhores is a noted character with a lengthy prior record and is said to be disliked by his tribe.
An hour after the marriage of Frank McQuery and Misa Minnie Kendall in Wataab a disturbance arose when the bride, prostrated with distress, confronted a charge against her husband. The report notes tensions at the Kendall household and a courtroom response.
The muster plumbers go to Ottawa on Wednesday to attend Albert E. Myles lectures on the prevention of disease. Mr. Hyde was chosen to write the Sanitary Plumbing article for the editors of the Encyclopedia Britannica, touted as a leading American authority on sanitation.
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