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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1899
Page
4
A collection of then current political jabs mentions the Chinese emperor and Mayor McKisson, notes on party strategies and trusts, and light UK and American political reflections. It touches on Dreyfus, Philippine matters, and the army beef scandal, with casual remarks on divorce, Jeffries, and the Transvaal tax issue.
An analysis of George J. Howard who, after a year of penal servitude for a crime, escaped, changed his name, became a respected physician and family man, and was recaptured in a pursuit that raises questions about justice, rehabilitation, and the purpose of punishment. The piece argues whether the law serves to reform or merely to avenge.
A jumble from Atchison features a band concert aim to avoid drinking, a woman brushing a dog, and a man parading with a lace parasol. Tales touch quarrels, telegrams, and a local antebellum house named The Hague. The Octopus robs many, including a widow in foreclosure after a $4,000 residence loan.
A humorous collection of jumbled maxims and social quips on life, work, love, and gender roles. It mingles playful aphorisms with sharp insinuations about wealth, marriage, and independence, offering a snapshot of turn of the century social wit and magazine slogan humor.
A reflective column ponders ethical standards in politics and society asking whether money power, accountability, and personal conduct influence leadership. It questions public trust, media burden, and civic virtue through a series of hypothetical scenarios about officials, voters, and professionals.
A period advertisement claims constant care causes sleeplessness loss of appetite and extreme nervousness. It presents Hood s Sarsaparilla as a remedy that gives pure rich blood strengthens appetite and steadies nerves.
A Kansas news item reads like fiction with dramatic language and overt narrative flair. The piece unsettles readers by blending sensational tone with conventional reporting, leaving questions about accuracy and intent.
In Newton Kansas a remarkable meeting occurred last Friday as a mother and her long-lost son, Harry Beckwith, 27, now an employee of a local coal yard, learned their bond after seventeen years apart. The tale follows adoptions, moves from Leadville to Texas and Kansas, and a reunion on West Ninth Street. Beckwith, who later married, had no idea of his mother until a late revelation.
Bluntation June 13. The board of regents reorganized the faculty during today’s session with President Will and Profs Tarwons Boris Ward and Secretary Phipps present. Two chairs, oratory and graphics, were not curried. Jtrof. Popenoe elected to horticulture and entemplery, noted as a relief to friends. Lorena Clemons promoted to secretary, Josephine Berry named librarian, with Gertrude Barnes and Margaret Minnis as assistants. J. P. Rickman chosen superintendent of printing, May Seerest promoted in sewing, Septimus Steven in mathematics, William Andersen in dairy, F. H. Clayton and H. Vanalen janitors. Board adjourned to July 30.
J C Rodgers, a Wamego capitalist, returns from Kansas City with plans to construct a five story store on Union Avenue. He predicts rapid land value growth and improved demand for food storage and warehouses in the West bottoms. Rodgers states the building will occupy a prime corner and reflects confidence in Kansas City real estate. He owns the chest house previously the worsen’s building on Union Avenue.
In El Dorado on June 13 the Democrats Populists and silver Republicans held separate conventions and adopted a complete fusion ticket with Democrats for register of deeds silver Republicans for treasurer and Populists for the remainder. James Ritchie a veteran of San Juan hill who lost a foot in battle and carried three Mauser bullets was rejected for clerk. Resolutions endorsed initiative and referendum ownership of public utilities a non partisan state board system and measures opposing trusts and expansion Jerry Simpson urged unity and criticized expansion and current policy.
A Dawson Island Sentinel account from Alaska details Memorial Day observances. One old soldier Orlando Hutchings of an Iowa regiment lay in the cemetery at Dawson, his grave decorated with flowers. Juneau businesses closed, a veteran procession led by a brass band marched to the cemetery, with addresses and graves of soldiers adorned with flowers. The turnout included Seward Post, Grand Army of the Republic, veterans of the Spanish-American War, rough riders, the Woman's Relief Corps, and schoolchildren.
Medicine Lodge on Monday suffered a major fire that wiped out half a city block on Main Street. The blaze destroyed A. W. Smith’s grocery, a barber shop, a mattress shop, and Reading Jewelry, with the grocery stock lost but most other goods saved. The fire was severe and is believed incendiary.
Conductor and brakeman of Santa Fe train pursue three deranged men who clung to a late arriving engine at Wright, Ford County. One fired a revolver but missed. The trio were captured with passenger aid, then turned over to Ford County authorities in Kinley after a prairie chase.
Parmer Webb a well known Nortonville farmer died during a despondent fit early this morning. He fractured his skull with a hatchet and cut his throat with a pocket knife, leaving a wife and two daughters. He was among the area’s first settlers arriving before 1650. He was about 60 years old.
Berhaupt resisted a curtain lecture by Chicazassi o penn Berhaupt. He grabbed a photo of his predecessor, threw it on the floor, and jumped fists flying. He lost shoes, danced a jig, and a piece of rides pierced his foot requiring amputation.
In Poughkeepsie New York Alexander De Witt who died at 90 after a life supported by friends and charity left 340000 in best securities to his various nephews nieces and a grandniece. A single yearly visitor Amos Harrison will receive about 99000. Doctor Alex Tyrrell gets 100. The will is filed in Duchess county Surrogate Dorland.
San Francisco reports Tom Sharkey in good condition after telegram exchanges with manager Tom O Rourke from New York. A challenge from Ambrose Jeffries is discussed with Sharkey pianoing to travel to Paso Robles for a possible bout.
A US circuit court suit by John T. Jonas administrator of the late Nicholas C. Creede’s estate alleges a conspiracy to allot a third interest in a Colorado mining property valued over five million dollars. Defendants include Ku Mid HL Moffat Walter E. Cheeaman and others, with Amethyst Aluminum Company named. Creede’s adopted daughter Dorothy noted as the stock beneficiary.
David Jackson noe was shot Sunday by S E Yeoman and rests easily. HO Jackson, brother of the injured man, holds hope for recovery. Mrs David Jackson arrived from Ray Clare Wisconsin. Yorman, shot four times, suffers some pain but is not seriously hurt and can be about. Surgeons removed 33 inches of Jacksons intestines in the operation.
The Arion society met Monday night and elected officers for the ensuing year. Oscar Bischoff is president with W. E B. Fagan as vice president Joseph Teimitch as secretary Ernest Mueler as financial secretary and Simon Strueinger as trustee long term John Schailer standard bearer and Wilhelm Schuetz. The group decided not to build a new hall this year delaying for two years until Building and Loan shares worth $4 000 held by the society mature. The planned hall on the Durein property on Quincy Street between Fourth and Fifth will cost about $7 000.
Postmaster Guthrie forwards Washington bids for removing the St Nicholas hotel and the Turing north of ail on government lots to enlarge the federal building. Bids ranged from $0 to $252 with completion times from 20 to 90 days. Guthrie recommends awarding to Swanson who offers free work in 20 days to expedite the project.
Police on Monday arrested Fritz Diels Ben Jordan and Jann Rneisher for selling intoxicating liquors in keerine a pigee. City ordinance imposes fines from allo Ball up to 400 dollars per offense. Cases to be tried. The Free Exhibition of Views at First Mt church tonight by Mr Woodland touted as first canvas display. Special bedding plastics prices at WW C Groves 1178 Clay street.
Discount on all silverware during the annual June sale. Rogers triple plated knives or forks priced at 147 a set. Goods are promoted as the best made and guaranteed to strip more silver per dozen than rival makes. H Morrison, 503 Kanaan Avenue.
Charles Jockheck alleges payment of 75 dollars to Hank Lindsey to gain police protection. Lindsey counters with 80 dollars described, while Chief Ramacy denies any approach on the matter. The stories remain loosely connected as investigation continues.
Mrs Minnie Higgins dies at home in Attrira dnne aged NM. Funeral set for Wednesday at 9 am from Church of the Assumption. United States Deputy Marshal Prescott brings William Posey to county jail awaiting federal officer from Indian Territory. Posey indicted for obtaining money by false pretenses by passing a $20 check to J C Buchanga when funds were lacking. Forest Huebner company show draws large crowd at Garfeld park casino with strong vaudeville acts. Performances planned barring bad weather. rain would divert to Crawford water.
In incomplete lines the fragment discusses William Dean Howells and the idea that fiction writers are superior to some others. It mentions war news and a critic’s view, with garbled references to a journal and a request for a master project. The excerpt remains unclear and fixated on literary comparison.
Colorado Springs residents plan a collection tonight at the Swedish Lutheran Church corner Fourth and Tyler to aid the Epworth League. A stereoptical moving picture show featuring 100 colored views from Sweden will be shown, with admission 25 cents for adults and free for children. Geraniums on sale at 3 cents each.
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