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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented OCR page discusses subscription terms, mentions a permanent home and a mailing address, and jumps to political chatter about vice presidents and a speaker race. It notes Germany, Spain, the Klondike, and Dewey in a tangential commentary style with scattered quotes and fictional street references.
The New York Herald prints a list of fruit syrup analyses used in soda fountains. Flavors include Strawberry Raspberry Peach Root Beer Orange Vanilla and more, detailing chemicals and colorings. The piece ties adulteration concerns in Chicago to dairy tuberculosis findings.
Excerpted columns mock social norms and gender roles with humorous bite. A grumbling preacher is unnecessary, women’s dress preferences spark debate, and marital tensions surface in sharp, satirical lines.
The Western Coal Trust and related firms in Missouri and Kansas City face accusations of obstructing stock control and price increases. Key figures include Hobart of Kansas and Frank Controsivany with offices in St. Louis, linked to Center Coal and Coke and other energy concerns. The dispute centers on trust formation without government approval and impact on coal pricing.
Senator Hanna plans to leave Cleveland likely Friday and sail Saturday for Europe amid illness and a clouded health outlook. He says his condition has not improved and he will remain in the southern part of Prairie until further notice.
A fragmentary 19th century style note describes a woman living with a cashier husband who amasses a fortune through cash and real estate. She leaves him and others, including a man named Jones, a substantial sum. The tale centers on a betrayed marriage, forged records, and a bank verdict tied to a possible estate.
In Washington Secretary Alger orders protection of a nest of sparrows near his office. A makeshift shelter was placed over a bird roost to shield fledglings from a storm, prompting officials to cancel the symbol of protest and ensure ongoing care of the birds.
The arsonist Pearl, a well known traveling woman, recounts the stage robbery she and a companion committed. She explains the motive lay in a plan to fund a suspected trip, claiming elements of poverty and opportunity drove their actions. Police say she resisted, was captured after a pursuit along the road, and the pair faced charges.
Mrs. Sam Auker sues Sam Jills for $10,000 in a Lawrence district court claiming her husband died after being served concentrated lye mistaken for wine. The petition alleges negligence by Sam Ellis, who allegedly gave the lye during visits, causing a weeks long illness and death. Auker’s attorneys are Judge Norton D S Alford and Mr Klingon.
Last Saturday at 4 30 am three men robbed the Memphis depot restaurant. Night clerk Herbert Smith was locked in a box car and released after cries. A revolver cigars tobacco and food were taken. Three men were later found fifteen miles northwest with some stolen items. Steve Welch, ex Katy brakeman, identified as the principal robber with two unknown accomplices. Welch confesses and faces burglary and robbery charges. His uncle LW Welch is Katy division superintendent and his father a conductor. Welch’s mother is expected tonight.
Leavenworth records show the Catholic church will acquire the old Whitaker farm and forty surrounding acres for a new industrial school for colored boys under the Oblate Sisters of Providence. The bishop paid $8000. the property will be renovated, dormitories added, and operations to provide homes, schooling, and trades for orphans and destitute youths.
Abilene June 7 Charles A. Scherfer of Kansas City filed an attachment suit in district court against property linked to Grant Gillett. He holds promissory notes for 319,4866 secured by 724 head of cattle and 4,500 bushels of corn, with attached estate near Hermeton. Wetherell of Kansas City testified, confirming gambling rumors surrounding Gillett.
Hutchinson faces a looming flood after a cloudburst sent Cow Creek swelling through the center of town. The stream widened to a mile at city limits, forcing residents to move to higher ground and deploy hoses to protect business districts and homes.
Congresssman We a Reader of the Sixth district visits Beloit to oversee a West Point cadet selection exam. Candidates for the cadetship take the entrance tests and are reviewed by officials during the health and fitness assessments conducted in Beloit.
A district examination was held in the high school with fifteen Sixth district examinees among others. Names from the district include Clyde Bowhes Beloit Karl Home Beloit Arthur R. Jones Glen Rider Frank Sorgats Helott John Turner Saltville Win Errbo Lincoln Vivian Heese Lincoln Albert Cassell Beverly Wendall McCanizs Lincoln W A Wheeler Logan Homer A Smith Logan C B Rarick Osborne Ralph W Granaim Hays Cay Joseph Hagemeistur Jo. In Leavenworth on June 7 Bernard Kor min a plonser merchant drowned himself in the lake at Korman park after alleged Waaneiel troubles. He was Hebrew and born in Poland. He came here before the war and held considerable real estate.
Wichita Kansas reports Oklahoma will start the largest wheat harvest in its history as vast fields and plump heads promise a strong crop. Kay County is expected to produce about five million bushels, helping ease regional shortages.
The Allgood gang chief frank Allgood was found guilty of forgery in district court at Yates Center. The trial referenced prior actions in Toronto and Eureka Kansas, with Allgood held over for Allen County for trial on additional charges. Officers planned to rearrest him on horse stealing and murder if acquitted.
The Kansas Christian Endeavor union holds its annual three day convention in Wichita starting today in the auditorium. About two hundred delegates have already arrived. Governor Stanley and Dr. F E Clark of Boston are among those slated to speak along with Dr. Thomas Marshall of Chicago Z T Sweeney Brokaw M E Harlon and M C Long of Topeka. The day’s main talks will be by Dr. Marshall and Baker University president Marlin on the year’s work and the union’s new responsibilities.
Colonel Andrew J. Smith, late governor, is named assistant inspector general of the homes. He has been notified the position is ready and, if he accepts, will assume duties July 1.
In Kansas and Manhattan corn acreage young plants suffer from corn worms described as three quarters of an inch long with brown skin. Infested fields show one to six worms per hit, burrowing and sometimes devouring sprouts. Kansas Experiment Station advises plow up and replant as best control.
Salina reports the death of William Muir a renowned and wealthy Saline county farmer who drowned yesterday in the Smoky River near his home eight miles south of Salina He feared floods after heavy rains and went to water crops but a riverbank cave in caused him to fall into the water.
Three Fort Scott boys Hamels Wills Tinndall Dock Wakina and Day Urs Jett depart Fort Scott for Danville to attend the hobo convention. The group comes from well known families and will travel today in hopes of eligibility at the gathering.
Letters from this city request a Spanish cannon for the National cemetery here. It is claimed Fort Scott hosts one of the nation’s fifteen cemeteries outside forts and headquarters burial grounds, with Civil War veterans buried there and many Spanish war victims as well. Miners refuse to stay out Weir City. June 7 The Kansas and Texas Coal Company posted notices that until further notice pay is $1 per ton for screened lamp starting June 1. The company operates one line, No. 18, and a few more men work daily. The union’s efforts to strike Nos 4 and 11 at Central Coal and Coke failed. Foot Race at Salina, June 7 Dick Beatie, the Kansas Kid, and Dan Grindked, the Montan Kid, race 10 yards for $500. Special cars run from Beloit and Sterling. Jesse James to Play Ball Abilene, June 7 Arrangements for the Ford Heim baseball team of Kansas City to play in Abilene July 4. Led by Jesse James Jr., the team is captained by the famed outlaw’s son. Storm Strikes Belleville A tornado hit the city that evening, destroying a brick market building and damaging others. no lives lost.
New York reports Greystone the late Samuel J. Tiden's Yonkers country seat sold today under Supreme Court order. Samuel Intermyer bought the estate for 171000 dollars.
Havana June 7 Colonel George NM Randall paid 184 Cuban soldiers yesterday at Jánico and rejected 44 others. This brings total paid to 1,437 Cubans. Four men sold fraudulent Cuban army service certificates for 34 each, enraging soldiers with legitimate discharges. three fled by train to Havana, one was arrested.
RICH BRAKEMAN Kennedy of the Santa Fe mid division died in a Santi Pe hospital of heart disease. A few days before his death it was found he owned a property valued about twenty dollars. Kennedy worked for the railroad for several years and was well known among railroad men. He left no wife. his fortune likely goes to his brother. His remains were taken to Palmyra for burial.
Leaver group Shawnee camp No 200 Modern Woodmen of America plans a trip to Kansas City this afternoon to compete for a prize. The Hamilton Band, praised for its statewide reputation, will accompany the team and provide show accompaniment at the event.
Notices report Mrs Garrett Mette dying at 18 percent farm water effect, while husband died last night in St Joseph during a visit. Other items mention a Tuesday afternoon arrival and services held at Leames NS Pate, plus a local watch shop Campbell's at 625 Kansas Avenue praised for equipment and craftsmanship.
A biased health testimonial from A J Shaffer of 1623 Madison Street Topeka Kansas claims kidney related pain and general relief from Morrow's Kid-ne-rids. The letter urges others in Topeka to consult and purchase the remedy at local drugstores and Swift and Holiday’s store, Springfield Ohio manufacturers.
A Topeka discussion shows demand for an auditorium outweighing delays. Citizens and business leaders favor selling the city building for about $40,000 now, to fund an auditorium by 1900, while some advocate pursuing a combined $100,000 project. Many interviews echo urgency and resistance to postponement.
Two injunction suits were filed in district court to stop alleged slot machine activity. Petitions name Louis Charontins and Cherow as defendants, with firms HW Paige and Stebling & Twain representing plaintiffs and Leroy A. Halbert as attorney. A $100 fee is requested in each case. Salt details reference nearby fruit stand operators and a court action following Judge Haven’s ruling on gambling devices.
Wealthy Swiss recluse Martin Mair was found dead in a West Fire Teenth Street house he occupied for years. The body showed evidence of murder with robbery as a motive. His hands were tied behind his back, feet bound, neck twisted, and the room ransacked. Mair, a marble polisher, was reputed to have accumulated about 100000 dollars. The death appeared to have occurred some time earlier.
The Rock Island annual meeting elected officers and directors, naming Flower of New York to replace Roswell Flower. J. M. Jones warded as president and FF Hayne as treasurer with George Howe as secretary. B. Caldwell resigned as chairman of the Western Passenger line, and the traffic post was left vacant.
A fragmented notice describes a vessel to be placed in dry dock for scraping and maintenance at Port Orchard. The obscure text references Frank Weightman and a humorous aside about a “philopena” with women, then mentions repairs by American Steam Laundry. The garbled OCR yields limited verifiable details.
In Topeka district court T. W. Harrison seeks sale of capital plant assets from the insolvent Topeka Capital Company. Judge Hazen allows amendment naming D. W. Mulvane as a defendant to pursue resale. Unsecured claims, including Remington Paper and others, loom as stockholders face further suits tied to the double liability structure.
A British diplomatic report says talks on the Alaskan question are in the rosier state possible. After US Ambassador Choate’s interview with Lord Salisbury at the foreign office, a view of settlement and continued discussions were formally submitted by Secretary Chamberlain.
Several thousand members gathered for the Modern Woodmen of Arctic s eleventh biennial convention. Enthusiasm ran high as questions about a ten year battle to create a reserve fund dominated preliminary discussions. Head Council Northcott was instructed to form a five member committee to draft the fund plan and report today amid a lively session.
Reported notes show rising interest among rail and horse industry figures across St Joseph Topeka Cleveland and Pittsburgh areas. Discussions reference rail fare incentives and a forthcoming Pennsylvania Company reorganization with James McCrea slated as president. The National Association of Railway Postal clerks met in Indianapolis with talks on reclassification and a pending convention agenda.
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