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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
4
Compiled clippings discuss Alger's revenge through a book and applaud his reception in Michigan. Mentions Washington Post and Minneapolis Tribune opinions on currency probes, strikes, and labor in hard times. Litely notes cabinet turnover and public mood during tense period.
John A. Les, former president of the Travelers Protective association, labels fence daubing as wasteful fraud in industrial and commercial ads. He claims millions have been squandered on such methods, noting public weariness and distrust from repeated, brazen claims. He argues reputable papers would reject ads with clear fraud.
The year book of the department of agriculture notes F H Bigelow on meteorology. Tornadoes are frequent from the Mississippi eastward and in warmer months extend northward. Nebraska and surrounding states see May and June peaks. Average well defined destructive tornadoes run about twenty five yearly. major disasters include the Louisville tornado of March 27 1896 and others causing millions in damage.
Fragmentary report describes a September 29 cyclone moving from Cedar Beyn to C. It cites 175 watts per hour and 90 lateral pressure causing bridge and building damage. Mentions eastern and Pacific coasts and Kanuse retarded residents, concluding state not in Bigelow’s area of greatest frequency.
The fragment attacks misbehavior in town life, mocking police, workers, and women while railing against graduate courses and party habits. It hints at a sensational homecoming rumor and laments perceived decline in fairness, enterprise, and self-restraint among residents.
A fragmentary city page notes a temperance lecture as a natural discourse and mocks fashionable lawns being worn. It mentions a race where competitors wear bright colors and jokes about fortune and debt collection. The piece contrasts viewpoints of two women and praises restraint over multilingual prowess.
The piece argues love’s bidirectional pull, the limits of unselfishness in affection, and contrasts optimistic striving with pessimistic joy in others. It notes a woman’s earthly mission and the quickness of a woman to forgive when aroused by irritation. It reflects on men seeking reconciliation after relations with women.
In Salina and Kansas, excitement grows as the Franklin county fair previews a ladies foot race with prizes of 10, 6, and 4 dollars. Haskell County reports few gold watches shown. Kiowa horses crowd business streets amid calls for an ordinance. A Wichita girl narrowly avoids a tackle, later revealing a plain intruder. Summer County schools cut teacher wages, causing a teacher shortage as editors juggle roles and racehorse ownership.
Mr Dean R Low, originator of a Society Circus scheme to raise funds for seating the jewelry hall, is a prominent Topeka figure known in society and business circles. A Kenyon College graduate, he came to Topeka in 1555 and has led many civic ventures. He authored plays and helped start the Topeka Dramatic Club, now led as president and business manager. He is pursuing law with aims to become a leading attorney in Topeka.
Havana July 17 General Gomez told La Tucha that 23 million dollars asked from President McKinley for Cuban soldiers has caused unrest. He said money should not be accepted as honor and that many soldiers beg in Havana while some lists wait. He blamed Governor General Brooke for funding and urged fair payment order, noting the republic will pay but timing is unclear.
Secretary William H. Barnes of the State Horticultural Society issues figures on bearing apple trees 7,533,368 in 75 counties with an average yield. Peach trees total 4,059,762 in 14 counties averaging 2 percent. Pears 628,244 in 59 counties with about 4.52 percent. Grapes cover 6,054 acres in 69 counties with 7.05 percent. Trees recovering from February cold and expect better next year.
Athens New York reports engineer George W. Rafter completed preliminary survey for a Great Lakes to Atlantic ship canal. The plan calls for a canal far deeper and wider than the Erie canal, from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario via Niagara Falls Oswego Oswego and the Genesee river valley with a thousand foot long lock and walls over sixty feet high. Water storage would be a major challenge.
The text describes canal work at various river levels to protect water supplies for manufacturers. Rafter proposes a dam at Carthage on the Black River feeding two lakes covering 80 square acres to feed a canal. He locates a nine mile wide canal acreage to the ship canal west of Rome and plans a Salmon River reservoir. A commission surveys a similar canal from the St. Lawrence head of Cotenu Rapids through Leake Chumplatt.
Washington July 27 Senator Stewart of Nevada proposes a statutory fix to guarantee a U S senator for every state at the next session. He would add a paragraph to section 16 title 2 chapter 1 of the revised statutes allowing the candidate with a plurality to be declared elected if a majority of those elected to both houses are present and voting on the third Tuesday after legislature organization.
Information from the Klondike up to June 20 mentions that ten million to twenty million in gold product for the past year will be covered. Reports from Alaska suggest more gold will emerge than ever, while typhoid has broken out weeks earlier and hundreds of destitute persons in Dawson lack means to leave. The gambling fraternity is reaping a rich harvest.
Carter Mann, sentenced to the reform school by Judge Hazea, was refused admittance by officials who say he is too old for the facility. This marks a second refusal after a prior attempt last February and he remains at large without a suitable placement.
Major Shreve, secretary of reunion committees, reports strong private interest in securing grounds access and midway amusements for this year’s reunion. Proposals span suntry-grounds, shooting galleries, and other entertainments, with bands also seeking engagements, handed to Major Anderson, chair of music. Walter McCray leads the Nickerson Normal College fund seeking a Topeka band to return for the event.
Ellbu Hoot stands as a prominent corporation lawyer in the city with a career spanning cases tied to Tweed era politics. He advised on appeals to shift trials, faced fines and censure, and later served as chief counsel for the Metropolitan Traction company while aligning with reform efforts and Roosevelt era politics.
Senator Baker visits the city to discuss census supervision in the Fourth district. He meets with Briggs and RC Helzer of Osage City to view possible action. Baker plans to return to Leavenworth tomorrow.
In July 33, newsboys boycott two New York evening papers, with street fights and confrontations at Park Row. Young boys vociferously oppose sellers of the Herald and World Journal, while police move on unruly youths amid scattered debris and tense crowds near City Hall.
Wadew Hladky a 67 year old Topeka farmer seeks divorce from Katherine Hiadky claiming sons aged 20 and 37 plot to ruin him. He says heart disease and weakness force separation and seeks division of property including homestead and several Polk street and Topeka Avenue plots.
The funeral for John Longaker, who died this morning at the insane asylum, will be held at the residence 180 Buchanan Street at 1 o'clock. Relatives request privacy. the obituary notes mention his son. Also referenced is a medical advertisement for Dean's Ointment and Cream, with contact at 312 East Eighth Street.
On July 26 27 American expeditionary troops from San Pedro Macati Pasig and Morong under Brig Gen R H Hui captured Calamba a key southern Laguna de Bay trading town after two hours of sharp fighting Four soldiers were killed and twelve wounded The ascent involved Washington volunteers Twenty first Infantry Fourth Cavalry and First Artillery with gunboats Napidan and Coste The Filipinos retreated to the hills and there were Spanish prisoners and widespread engagements as troops crossed rivers and swamps in the battle's aftermath General Hall brought Spanish captives to Manila and prepared to garrison Calamba with further reinforcements expected.
Two serious Santa Fe Pacific accidents reported near Angel Station and McLelland siding. Engineer Richard Baird died instantly when the fourth section struck the third. Fireman escaped with bruises. An engine and 12 cars derailed at McLelland, oil tanks spilled, broken wheel blamed. One brakeman severely injured.
Superintendent Hancock travels to Ohio to study reform school practices. He aims to borrow ideas for improving Topeka program and reports the board undecided yet on current reform act implementation.
Firey and wife deed to Firey all spats and claims in estates of William Firey and John S. Firey for $1000. Residents in Topeka noted as eccentric characters. one estate includes substantial Topeka property. Other transfers involve Jno G Bean to J J Swink for $75. Sarah D Wright to Mrs Geeen for $3605 Park NW. Alma A Goodenow and husband to Laura Henderson for $1000. Wim Fisher to P M Mitchel for $950. William Hale as receiver to Cobe and McKinnon for properties on Quincy Street and Golden Avenue. John MacDonald returns from cuiteine. Matthews resigns. Special excursion announced to Wathens Chautguins on Sunday July Joh, 1808, via Rack Island Route. round trip $195. American Steam Laundry advertises service. special train to We Scott Aug rs via Mo Pac. round trip $2.00.
F. Thurber of New York told delegates of the Southern Industrial League in Atlanta that subsidies hinder southern progress. He warned that unequal property rights foster unsafe conditions and urged a shift away from entitlements to spur growth.
An unclear OCR passage describes a scene with garbled phrases and stray names, mentioning Sho to and Shinto as well as a setting with kneedeep bracken and quiet woods. The fragment references people, a meal, and an evening, but offers no coherent narrative or identifiable events.
A worn man toils alone in a desolate area dragging tools back to camp when he stumbles on a buried stone. He frees a heavy pick and, amid exhaustion, pulls free a nugget of gold and beauty worth more than his fear and hunger. He plans to return to the town to share or sell his find.
The wheel steamer Sea Gull partly in salt water sank at the Spear Street dock this morning. No lives were lost. Fragmented lines follow about restaurant tickets and travel deals with unclear details.
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