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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
4
A scattered transcription from a 19th or early 20th century column discusses Kentucky's stance on old war rhetoric, sugar trusts, and political shifts. It mentions Havemeyer, Bryan, Debs, and trust critique, with references to public notices, beer, and political party dynamics. The text notes debates on tariffs, monopolies, and party realignments, plus social observations on society and manners.
A collage of pointed maxims and humorous reflections from the Chicago News and the New York Press. Observations cover gender roles, money, pride, and social conduct with satirical asides on marriage, gossip, and human foibles.
A garbled piece questions trust and duty in Kansas towns and public life. It muses on honesty, politics, marriages, and reformers, with scattered names, places, and scenarios reflecting a distracted era voice.
In a county jail visit, a heavily cloaked woman with a large rose asks to see a prisoner described as a soldier. She pins the bloom to his coat and explains she is a soldier’s daughter seeking a gesture of sympathy from the outside world. The jailer accompanies her downstairs as a muffled sound is heard at the window.
A noisy parrot in a street near the courthouse heckled a witness with profane squawks provoking the judge and bailiff. An amusing run of incidents followed as local police and clerks tried to restore order amid window chatter and the bird’s bluster.
Topeka builder John R Mulvane says he never knew a joint operated in his building after acquiring it last September Crawford acted as his agent and no leases for liquor sales were authorized He plans to investigate when Crawford returns and will pursue remedy if a joint exists in the premises in his 20 years in Topeka he never rented for such use and will defend title in court
The North Topeka fire district faces an aging chemical engine from station 17 that has broken down en route to fires. Mayor Drew and Chief Wilmarth advocate buying a new chemical engine, with funds to be allocated after July tax settlement as city finances permit. The proposed price ranges from 1500 to 2100, with upgrades possible by replacing the old Babcork unit. The council expects to purchase the engine this fall if finances allow.
About 25,000 people packed Holyoke on June 17 as a mile long parade stretched through the day. The president and officials stood on a reviewing stand at Athletic Park and acknowledged salutes. Afterward the president and Mrs. McKinley rode with Mr. Whiting and later dined at his residence.
T Alexander appointed administrator of W E Alexander estate by Judge Dolman. W B Alexander was killed when a clay bank caved in at the Capital City brick plant west of the city on May 2. The administrator filed suit for the estate against Capital City Brick Fayne Company seeking $5,000 damages for alleged negligence under dangerous conditions.
The steil tow barge Manta, claimed as the largest vessel on the lake, was launched at Chicago Shipbuilding in South Chicago. Owned by Minnesota Steamship Co and built for iron ore trade, the steel schooner measures 5,009 gross tons and 4,467 net tons. Editor Richardson Weds in New York, J J Richardson, Davenport Democrat marketer and long time Democratic committeeman from Iowa and Minnesota A, wed Addixon G Rich of Buffalo. Sprathey Convicted for petty larceny after attempting to steal maps and private papers aboard a train. Sprathey, a Suiaret Tue, served in Twenty-third Kanen.
Announced discounts on all silver ware with Rogers triple plated knives or forks at 47 a set. Promises best quality and long-lasting wear. Includes hair refreshers, window screens, blood purifier, and gasoline specials. Mentions Montana Cha ney & Morton and Sante Fe Route tourist sleepers to California.
Charges of gross neglect of duty and incompetency unbecoming an official were filed with the state board of health against H Z Gul, secretary. The board adjourned without ruling, next meeting set for September. Dr Gill and his stenographer dispute details, and a vacancy sought for a family member is noted.
Kansas live stock sanitary commission weighs a quarantine against Illinois cattle to curb tuberculosis risk. M G Campbell reports witnessing infected cattle in Chicago and supports a quarantine, though no official action has been taken yet.
In Havant on June 11, about 5,000 Cuban soldiers await pay as Lieutenant Colonel Haterty has disbursed 28,275 dollars. Remedios mayor reports 282 receipts. Men sleep in parks and hotels while debts mount for food. Benito Hernandez, veteran since 1895, missing from the list. Americans and Cuban forces clash over lists but agree to pay identified men lacking arms.
Fort Scott June 17 runk Greenfield arrived from South America to outfit a relief expedition to find his brother Alfred who went into the interior last August with a rubber concession party. The brothers previously traveled via South Africa and joined English miners in South America before separating.
London June 17 Ted Sloan American jockey denied the assault claim on a waiter at Ascot Heath. He said taking blame was to protect a friend and noted letters seeking compensation. He recalled comments urging the waiter to go to hospital for potential money and insists he did not owe the waiter any payment.
The funeral for David T. Jack im, shot by S. J. Yeeman last Sunday, will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. D. Countermine officiating.
Sam Merrit of North Topeka was ridden with by his horses near the bridge last night the horse kicker wrecked the buggy and Merrit's shoulder was dislocated and his side badly bruised Faith Revins a colored woman connected with Johanan Jordan was badly cut with a razor in tent With another colored woman at Wichita a city or two ago JOW Priddy has sold his book and stationery business at Eighth and Jackson streets to W M Corbes of Potwin for his son The business will be continued at the same place Rehearing Granted The court of appeals has granted a rehearing in the suit of John C Doug Ike against Leeno Lieberman a tax case from Leavenworth The season for the rehearing is that the defendant knew nothing about the case until we received notice that the court had rendered a judgment against him Judge Fock was the defendant s attorney before he went on the federal bench and it was upon an affidavit by him that rehearing was granted Telephone 32 Kacsyneki for coal and related goods.
The Knights and Ladies of Security report rapid expansion in 1899 with over 25,000 members and 17 state councils. The January 1 1899 membership surpassed 20,000, while the reserve fund nears 200,000 dollars. The order promotes a “Reserve Fund” plan to ensure perpetuity and lower costs, with Topeka hosting about 1,500 members and a monthly publication reaching 20,000 copies.
Denver, Cold Springs and Pueblo offer a round trip fare of $2400 with return validity until October. Contact A. M. Fuller for reservations and details on Palace Sleepers. Also mentioned are Bennett's Book Store at 7M Kansas and J. W. Priddy merchants.
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