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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
4
The column surveys current events from the Americas and Europe, noting Samoa laying down arms, Spain’s position on suppressing revolutions, U S and Philippine issues, rubber demand, and stock market dynamics. It comments on Henderson’s speakership, Argentina trade, and U S indemnity payments, with cultural notes on journalism and public affairs.
The Commercial Year Book details a late March surge of trust formations with about 6 new combines totaling 419 firms. Combined common stock reached 4,247,018,918 dollars and total capitalization about 1.7 trillion dollars. preferred stock stood around 71 million.
A fragmentary column titled Pointed Paragraphs presents jumbled musings on morality vanity courage and youth. The prose shifts between misquoted lines and aphorisms about society and personal fortune, ending with a note on unfinished works and uncertain futures.
An irregular fragment discusses女性 themes with cautions about marriage and temptation. It contrasts motives of money, home life, and happiness, noting a woman's appeal when a man returns to town and the futility of worrying over an unhappy relationship.
A fragmented column raises various hypothetical questions about behavior and society. It ponders weeds versus vegetables, child nutrition, price interest, street safety near Garfield Park, spousal protection, perceptions of servers, and education memory. It also touches on attire, suicide, advertising crime, political reform, and taxes in a brisk, opinionated tone.
In Emporia on June 10, college alumni adopted a resolution opposing the trustees demand for Dr Kirkwood to resign from his chair in mental and moral science. They condemn the action as an injustice to a Christian educator and seek an opportunity for Kirkwood to present his case, with copies to synod and college trustees.
Goodland June 1b A heavy rain Thursday afternoon and night swept Sherman county renewing crop prospects Wheat is backward yet the favorable weather could yield the largest bushel harvest in county history with about 60000 acres sowed Corn shows a good stand with around 1100 acres planted Alfalfa gains momentum as farmers push growth The Fock Island railroad has spurred settlement and development boosting population in Goodland and Sherman county An indicator bank in Goodland reported rain checks totaling 110.
The Sherman County Normal Institute starts a two month term in Goodland running through June and July. County Superintendent F L Jones, WH Rhoads, RC Sith and AG Warriner instruct, with Jona praising the institute’s aim to build discipline and advance local education. Attendance is expected from 75 to 100.
George S Montgomery, son of A B Montgomery of Sherman County farming fame, married Miss Rachel Walker, a successful Sharman County teacher, at the Hock Jatami depot hotel Goodland June 1 in a ceremony attended by relatives and several guests. An elegant banquet followed and a dance. The couple will reside in Salina where Montgomery is a collector for a large implement house.
El Dorado June 10 Frank Frazier president of Citizens Bank had a narrow escape when his skiff capsized while moving Durhams to pasture. After two hours in the water he remained calm and was helped to safety by John Hetts who then aided in rescuing the cattle.
Great Bend June 10 Mr C Fischer of Wooster Ohio representing Matsasoit Whip company died suddenly at the Santa Fe depot at noon Thursday while waiting for a train. He had been traveling in the state for some time and had felt ill for weeks. His remains were sent to his home last evening.
Frank A good was jailed for one year in the penitentiary at Yates Center on forgery charges. He is in poor health and is not expected to survive the term. Allegations connect Allgood to a southern Kansas gang accused of thiefing and the murder of Joseph New per Alvin Ballard’s confession.
Osborne witnesses a boy named Joe Joy, 19, the son of B W Joy, near the barn seven miles south of the city, attempt suicide by laudanum. He stabbed himself between the ribs, piercing the left lung and narrowly missing the heart, and was found unconscious in a hay bale this morning.
The body of R Ruehl, once a Salina resident, killed in an Alaskan snow slide at Chilkoot Pass last December, will arrive today in charge of Mrs Ruehl. Insurance required repatriation to Kansas. Also notices of pensions and various local actions appear.
The headquarters of the Rock Island superintendent of bridges and on the southwestern lines shifts from Herington to Topeka. The move aims to speed trade and streamline work, with chief clerk C. A. Suis and maintenance supervisor W. E. Dawby involved in the change.
A jumble of quips and misprints spans jokes about weight machines sermons and household chores. They mix street chatter with playful misreadings and mispronunciations, capturing a lively but fragmented humor scene in Brooklyn.
Mrs Hattie Nichols of Town City, after years of hunting, found her daughter in Caney. The custody case arose when Nichols’ former husband Jake Walters won divorce and child custody, but the mother kept seeking contact and learned of the daughter's whereabouts through Caney connections in Independence County.
An early 20th century advertisement urges taking Hood's Sarsaparilla to improve blood, stomach, kidneys, or liver. Claims persistent use yields health, strength, and vigor as a good ending to trouble.
London June 10 There was a grand gathering at the Marquis of Salisbury's Hatfield garden party with many elites arriving by special trains from King's Cross. Attendees included the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York, U S ambassador Joseph H Choate, General Lord Kitchener, Henry White and Miss White, James K Carter, Colwell and Mrs Colwell, Col Summers and Mrs Summers, Samuel L Clemens and Mrs Clemens, Poultney Bigelow, and Lloyd Garsom.
The torpedo boat Stringham, built for the government by Harie and Hollingsworth, was launched in Wilmington Delaware on June 10. Granddaughter of Admiral Stringham named the vessel. Guests from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington attended including Navy officials and generals. Stringham, 225 feet long with 22 foot beam and 6 foot 6 inch draft, displaces 2400 tons and carries 7200 horsepower. Armament includes two 1. inch torpedo tubes and a 6 pounder gun.
London reports the Bank of England has purchased 2,500,000 troy ounces of American gold to bolster the reserve. There is also word that Russia may be seeking gold in New York, though the report is considered uncertain.
Washington June 10 The cruiser Newark has been heard from and is believed safe. A dispatch dated Montevideo June 1 reports a steamer purser saw the Newark enter Sandy Point on May 28, indicating it is not overdue from Sandy Point to Valparaiso, though it was late arriving at Sandy Point.
Mrs Georgia R. Long has filed for a divorce from her husband Frank Long a restaurant man in district court. The couple have not lived together for some time and recently argued after a Kansas City trip. Her attorney is J ihaminger.
The state enjoys sun after days of rain and clouds. Santa Fe track west of Dodge City was washed out Thursday evening and repaired Friday afternoon, restoring through trains both directions. Rock Island washout near Pratt fixed by last sight. Bana Wil and Garfield Park Marshall's Band Concert planned for tomorrow afternoon.
At a Good Citizenship meeting last evening several prominent temperance workers and Saturday Night club members planned to leave at 9 to attend their annual banquet. Ex-Lieutenant Governor James A. Troutman W H Cowles Frank Foster and others were among the attendees. Dr Howard urged those leaving to check the prize fight, causing the oil club to delay. They finally reached the banquet after many good things had begun. Some claimed it was a setup to keep them from the church event.
Governor Stanley reports the state livestock sanitary commission received resolutions from George W. Carr, president, and W K Bolton, secretary of the Oklahoma Livestock Association, denying rumors that Oklahoma cattlemen boycott the Kansas City livestock guide over Kansas inspection rules. The resolutions condemn the Kansas City paper and Guthrie reporter for publishing the baseless rumor, calling it a serious threat to the cattle business.
Mr John E Frost former land commissioner of the Santa Fe drove 20 miles through a terrific rain storm that flooded Ford county and washed out 500 feet of the Santa Fe track west of Codex City. He returned from Dodge City after inspecting land and described a townpour with waters turning lowlands into lakes. By nightfall nearly the entire Dodge City area was underwater.
Tickets on sale June Mard 12 for a buffalo and return trip via The Rock Island Route. Full information may be obtained from A Pul ler, C P A, Rock Island depot. Phone number not fully readable in the fragment.
Card of Thanks from Mrs S Doty expresses gratitude for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and its curing of lung troubles and whooping cough. Includes health claims and dealer notice. Also notices horse show with five races at fairgrounds June 20 21 22 23 and Rock Island Route tickets. Burdock Blood Bitters ad promises pure blood benefits. American Steam Laundry offers free button mending.
The Supreme Court handed down June decisions this afternoon, with mixed results across many cases. Notable rulings include affirmations, reversals, and inversions from multiple county and district levels, touching banks, paper companies, and municipal actions.
A circulated Wall Street report says Rock Island plans to acquire the leased lines, incorporating Fort Dodge and Petokeyae Fort Dodge as part of a broader system expansion over eighteen years. No official confirmation yet, stock values discussed, Fort Dodge will raise funds via casino stock. initial valuation around $55 per share.
Mrs Nellie Partridge wife of E KR Partridge died Friday afternoon at the family residence in Highdad Fark. The brief notice notes her age and marital connection, typical of local death announcements in the period.
Fasties Seligman Nathan Strouse and M C Peters of the Dreyfus bureau in New York sign a telegram to the Dreyfus committee urging his release and relief on arrival in France. A reply note was not sent due to the governor being absent from town. Chief Ratney appoints W E H Marpenter patrolman. formerly undersheriff of Sherman County Kansas. Local piano dealer advertises low prices and twelve makes of standard pianos. Armand Bose and Marshall's Band announce a concert tomorrow. The Peerless Steam Laundry touts a new device for smoothing collars and cuffs.
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