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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1899
Page
4
A long column of political rumor and war commentary focuses on figures like Algor and chairity Ross, with mentions of Bryan, Harrises, and Carter Harrison. It surveys cabinet shifts, revenue policy, protests, and public sentiment, plus scattered observations on volunteers returning from camps and the decorum of public discourse.
A fragmented editorial tone discusses shifting command in the Philippines and public doubt over who should lead. It notes Alger’s removal and hints at broader distrust of leaders like Shafter versus Miles, urging decisive action and stronger Allied support to end unrest. The piece compares wartime governance to Lincoln era methods.
Clobe sights describe tense scenes as residents discuss feuds and scandal. The text references two Atchigan Globe names, a controversial preacher, and alleged indecencies. It notes distrust in city leadership and mixed opinions on handling troubles. Names and precise events remain unclear due to distorted OCR.
August events loom for Jewett County with a planned free delivery start in Jewett City on August 1 and an annual reunion set for August in Great Bend area. Reports mention Ex-Governor Morrill improving health in Hot Springs Arkansas and Rev. J C Aver, long serving Methodist minister, dying at 96 in Osborne County.
Washington reads of a Civil War era claim known as Brennan Iron Works, valued at 95000 dollars. Brennan alleges confiscation by Gen Buell and sale to the treasury, with potential restoration through new legislation. he seeks organizing support in the South to advance the case before Congress.
A humorous line suggests humor reflects a good heart aided by blood purity. The ad promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy to purify blood, urging readers to act by choosing the product.
The Topeka Capital changes hands from the Mulvane interests to former editor General J Hudson. The $60,000 sale will pay $30,000 up front with $30,000 due later, under a deal backed by the Hudson Popence syndicate. New editor Gio Hadeon vows to resume past editorial lines while ensuring stability in policy and personnel.
The article outlines a disputed capital sale involving Mulvane family members and the Capital newspaper. Directors and bankers faced tensions over ownership, alleged bad faith, and attempts to raise funds to prevent loss of control, with plans dragging into Topeka and negotiations continuing amid threats of sale and political aims.
The district court denied an injunction sought by Capital company over a $3,000 first mortgage, allowing Merriam to pursue collection or a receiver for the paper. Burdened by prior bonds, Mulvans faced potential personal liability as Merriam vows full collection. A political angle concerns J Burton losing his personal organ while Senatorial hopes hinge on editor W Morgan, with tensions between Burton and Morgan over editorial alignments.
The Cheyenne county school fund dispute centers on whether rents from school lands form part of the permanent or annual school fund. Attorney General guidance and constitutional provisions are reviewed to decide how interest should be credited and used for public schools.
July 3 Rennes report notes Aug 7 date fixed for the Dreyfus court martial. Telephones and telegraph lines under construction. Relatives on furlough ordered to report by August. Gendarmes erect guard counters in nearby building. ministers issue instructions to avert demonstrations and possible mobs. Reunions and forthcoming events listed with multiple locations and dates across various towns including Cambridge, Fredonia, Dexter, Val, and others.
A rich Californian plans a cooperative colony on Maumee Bay shore about 15 miles from Toledo. James S. Ingalls and Joseph A. Johnson lead the project, with Johnson pausing his mining interests to focus on the colony. The system aims for no profit, eight hour days, shared meals, and state aid from Mayor Jones to promote success.
F H Foster and associates audited the Kans State Temperance union accounts for May and June 1899, finding receipts of 172.10 and a June 30 balance of 2, with total disbursements of 189.36. The audit covers Feb 7 1899 to June 30 1900 totaling 1711.45 receipts and 1682.01 disbursements, leaving 8.01 on July 1. A 124.68 item appeared paid to Geo R Kirkpatrick as state lecturer but not through the regular treasurer or secretary funds.
Sunday proved the hottest day of the season as thermometer readings reached 91 degrees and hovered near that level all afternoon. Humidity climbed, wind remained light, and rainfall totaled about 0.10 inch around early afternoon.
About 200 messenger boys employed by the Postal Telegraph company walked out in New York today. They demand a flat rate of 21 cents per message, pay for returned messages, cessation of a 50 cent weekly clothing levy, and the right to purchase their own clothing. The strike disrupts operations in the financial district as officers address the dispute.
Plain Topeka notice touts Morrow's Kid-ne-olds as a yellow tablet remedy for sleeplessness and nervousness not tied to kidneys. Two week box priced fifty cents, with testimonials from local readers, sold by Swift Holliday druggists and manufactured by John Morrow & Co in Springfield.
Washington July 24 The following appointments of Kansas men to be officers in the new volunteer regiments have been made Charles Van Way a captain of company F Twenty-first Kansas from Withfeld to be a captain John Mt Shouk a first lieutenant company B Twenty-first Kansas to be a first lieutenant William S Weaver of Emporia a first lieutenant company E Twenty-second Kansas to be first lieutenant Rochester area noted unclear lines follow about local attestation and local speculation The piece then shifts to a separate note about snake oil marketing and a plan for a sanitarium to treat gout and calcified stones tied to Ive anaie The Guttra cure is claimed to have been developed and used with increasing demand and a sanitarium considered a necessity.
Local ed. W Millard of 1104 Monroe is very ill. Spot Hille bound over in the ely court on $200 bond for cutting Jerry Merriweather with intent to kill. Gen J W F Hughes noted for military service. Major H G Kavanaugh ordered before firing squad for bilities. Rail and travel ads mix with faded notices for laundry and carriage services.
The deed from Dr. J. C. McClintock to the city for Clay street park land was filed today as a quit claim. It requires the property to be forever kept as a public park for city inhabitants. Other transfers include Larimer to Davin for 68 feet of lot 21 Greenwood, Bradford Miller to Jones, Kennedy to Me Parrat for Chandler street Klein's addition.
Rochester rumors swirl around a proposed company to harvest rattlesnakes for medicinal properties and mass market them. Led by "Rattlesnake Pete" Gruber, organizers promise a legitimate business with a farm for breeding and supplying snakes, amid skepticism over whether the claims are truthful or profitable.
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