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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1899
Page
4
A collage of sensational notes from the Topeka State Journal parcels together debates on political moves war campaigns and social gossip. It references figures like Rue bell Alger and Canon along with chatter about drafts elections and public sentiment amid a chaotic mix of international and domestic topics.
A degraded, mendacious screed warns of an imminent national crisis and political upheaval. The authorpredicts treacherous bogeymen, party upheavals, and political unrest, urging readers to unite, ignore fear, and vote decisively to avert catastrophe. The tone mimics sensational era rhetoric.
A garbled reader’s note from the Atchison Globe riffs on women and speaking styles, claiming men stay the same while women differ, and ends with fragmented lines about dress and powder. The piece offers a glimpse of dated gender stereotypes and scattershot commentary from a local paper.
Port Scott July F. W. Li man of Nevada is believed to be one of the southwestern Kumaug brewers. He was found dead yesterday on a Missouri Kanees Texan passenger train near Pant He Wee while en route to Rio Home. Conductor Farrell reported the incident as police and train staff searched the car. Linklman, traveling with Li, was reportedly uninjured and families await official word.
R E Crawford of the Index claimed to be single while courting Nellie Val Lance, daughter of the hotel proprietor, and Leona Marie Crawford, announced as his wife. He fled to Wichita when wedding plans collapsed, leaving a tangle of accusations, a living wife rumor, and local indignation as Frank Vallance sought legal action that morning.
The Galena lease highlights the Topeka company's 40 acre holdings near the Hind land and Zinc and adjoining 20 acres through Bilnols company. Eight shafts, depths 65 to 95 feet, underground ore bodies 10 to 20 feet high and 10 to 100 feet wide. A 100 ton capacity mill, Atlas boiler, Carterville Winch, and multiple crushers power the operation. Twenty men employed with a $250 payroll. Managers Strickler and officers Hall Mulvane Brown and J Ny Stricker lead a developing district showing strong ore yields and potential for further mills.
Winteld July 2 Mrs Sarah Hughes and her husband had settled land four miles east of Arkansas City paying 10 percent of the price. They never paid more and the land reverted to the state. Mrs Hughes then made efforts to reclaim but non payment led to reversion. For 42 years they have trespassed, aiding by various schemes to stay. Recently Chas Lashbrook moved to the farm to help Jones, while Hughes is reported to be in the Klondike.
Miss Frances Stone sues Warren McBride for 10000 damages claiming a promised marriage fell through after engagements and repeated postponements. Stone says she prepared wedding clothes and expected a secure home, but McBride delayed and his daughter opposed, leading to a quarrel and strained plans.
Charles Wilson alias John Williams, one of the Black workers imported by Western Coal and Mining, was arrested by Sheriff Campbell and Under Sheriff Snipe in an incident linked to a September 1599 fatal attack on a United States worker. He evaded officers across several southern cities, planned to flee to Kancha as a coal miner, and awaited return to South Carolina where he expects a harsher outcome.
Leavenworth July 20 The Carney Kierstead council room test resumes with a ruling that Carney the contester was elected A restraining order blocks the mayor and clerk from recognizing Carney and Carney from meeting with the aldermen Republicans adjourn over Kierstead present City Attorney Kderstead appeals to the district court keeping Kierstead as the legal member pending decision
Fort Scott July 20. Mayor Goodlander asks the city council to pass an occupation tax ordinance to raise wartime revenue for city government. He opposes using saloon funds and says the city should not divert sinking funds to cover current expenses. Police enforce prohibitory laws as saloons remain tightly boxed and crime is wary.
Caney expects passage of a bond vote to raise ten dollars for gas prospecting. A thorough voter canvass supports the proposal as gas has been located east of town with quantities discovered. formation of leases by a company is anticipated.
Arrangements for a large fourth manual reunion of old soldiers and settlers unfold at Gardenhire’s grove, one mile west of Cambridge, from July 26 to 28. Old Settlers day begins July 26 with participation invited. Old Soldiers days follow with entertainment. Organizers promise a top event, with several performers and speakers listed though the roster is incomplete.
Hutchinson July 20 the reformatory board ordered kitchen furniture a twenty foot range three steam cookers one roaster and a bake oven costing nearly 320 window glags for the new cell block. Wilson & Co Hutchinson awarded the contract for radiators and piping for the new cell block including heating and all attachments.
The city paid 31 140 dollars for heating and ordered one half ginss for the new cell block at 400 dollars to A A Drug company. Specifications exist for an electric plant with funding by the last legislature. The contract will be set at the next third meeting.
July 20 Oskaloosa reports county convention in progress with Democrats naming one candidate and two Populists. Three localities were discussed for Populist inclusion. County clerk De deer and editor roles noted. Neil McLeod, a Valley Falls stock dealer, among Democrats. B Golden identified as a solitary Democrat.
Lebanon July 20 Rev J T Jones of Smith County died at his farm near Lebanon Monday afternoon and was buried in the cemetery on land he donated. He came to the county early, built a fine farm from homestead toil, and in youth was a Methodist minister who preached after long walks, then returned to farm work. He served two terms as private soldier of Smith County. His death removes one of the county’s most fostering pioneers.
Dr G H Stesal a young Fort Scott physician once prominent was arrested on grand larceny charges. Mrs Samuel Scott widow accuses him of stealing her newly obtained $235 pension funds after convincing her son to invest $200 in his practice and paying a bond of $500.
A boy of 11 from Wichita whose parents live on the West side near the city hospital suffered blood poisoning after a chicken bit him on the right forefinger. The wound swelled daily, with doctors called as the hand and arm swelled, and the limb was treated repeatedly.
Frank James, about 56, was arrested for attempted assault on Mary Naylor, about 1% years old, in Smith Center on July 20. His case was continued, a $5m bond was set, and he was jailed in Es Sad. This was James is second similar attempt, the prior offense in Smith County earned a one year jail sentence.
Newton July 20 Populists and Democrats plan county conventions in the city on the same day Jerry Slipsot will address the Populists and Claud Duval will elaborate the coming proposal for the Democrats both candidates for Congress from the Seventh district partake in the events in this tentative report
Cimarron reports J A Norwood of Larned in charge as Wad d die father-in-law. alfalfa crop prospects show strong growth after recent rains. The news also lists pension actions for Kansans including name, location, and amount changes across several towns and military homes.
Goodrich Bros of Mankato will build a creamery in Jewell City at about 1200 dollars with a stated value of 1400 dollars. Principal officers named include Robt Postlethwaite president F B Ruggles secretary and Theo Barthdigy treasurer.
New York July 20 A man who calls himself King Le Joie claims he discovered the north pole after drifting for 37 days with a trapper named Josh White He says natives welcomed him and that the land hosts a warm climate with a giant boiling fountain and vegetation within fifty miles of it He describes guiding men to a mountain of water and establishes the nation Po leiais at the pole.
Bouton in Roxbury discovers a moldy leather bag under a stone at 23 St Alphonsus Street containing £25 in English gold coins dated 1700s to 1710s. Coins include George II and George III issues. Era of hoard uncertain, possibly placed years ago. owner unknown.
Mrs Josaphine Sutton of Chicago reports to state department that Sutton, the Witham H H Sutton who vanished in Dawson City, may be her husband. A U S consul at Dawson City sent a note about a dog man bolt and a missing claim, but the details are unclear. Sutton says her husband went to Alaska about two years ago and has had no contact since, with strange conditions and counterclaims arising.
In Boston on July 20 the Negro Anti-Imperialist League gathered at Tremont Street Baptist Church. Speakers William Lloyd Garrison and Dr Jerome F Riley faced intense heckling as resolutions urged President McKinley to halt civilizing missions and end lynching while guaranteeing rights. The stormy session ended in confusion.
A Cincinnati story claims Senator Foraker supporters quietly launch a presidential bid by uniting anti expansion factions and aiming to sway the Republican convention in McKinley’s state. The plan allegedly targets removing McKinley and rallying other states to back a new national leader.
A Milford Natural Electric company contract for Windsor Castle fire alarm was awarded after a prolonged competition. Queen Victoria sent a representative to New York to oversee firm selection and insisted on the right equipment. Windsor is highlighted as the first royal residence to receive electric bells, prompting interest from British royal aides.
Central committee of the Anti-Trust League names seven members and announces plans to invite speakers for a meeting set for August 9 in Chicago. President Powers confirmed acceptance of invitations and directed committees to arrange the event and transportation for speakers.
Smith Center clergyman Rev Dwight H. Platt urges reprimand of Smith County attorney and sheriff for allowing jurists who left town to escape prosecution. Platt, from Congregational church, says officials failed to jail alcohol and gambling violators, prompting his Topeka visit to press action and demand tougher prosecutions.
The July 19 1809 correspondence shows Secretary of War R A Alger notifying a near-term resignation to take effect August 1 1809 and the President William McKinley acknowledging the severance after over two years of service. McKinley offers thanks and wishes for health and happiness as Alger departs the administration.
The first committee of the international conference met at The Hague to discuss proposed amendments banning explosive bullets. Holland’s Van Jarnebeck led the Dutch delegation expressing initial support for limiting ammunition, while the United States and Britain opposed broader prohibitions. A lengthy session followed with a unanimous push to ban firing explosive bullets, though U S and U K delegates aligned against restricting war material production.
Ohio political drama unfolds as editor John M. Tad McLean enters aggressive Democratic gubernatorial race. Butler County Democrats back his candidacy with a letter of support, signaling a lively convention battle ahead.
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