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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented discussion covers political trials and industrial commission debates in Washington. References to Mary Baker Eddy, General Lawton praise, Prohibition arguments, and social shifts in Atchison hint at broader wartime and moral topics influencing public opinion.
Odd clipped text from the Atchison Globe telegraphs shows garbled notes on births marriages and social remarks. It hints at local gossip and moral judgments, but the damaged lines make exact events and names unclear.
A collage of quips and maxims from Chicago and New York papers. Observations on ambition, marriage, editors, and life reveal a mix of humor and social commentary. The writing mocks pretension and notes everyday foibles with short sharp reminders.
A jumble of questions ponders public life and civility from officials and merchants to doctors and voters. It riffs on lynching, policing, waterworks, crop prospects, housing costs, and political promises, probing trust, competence, and progress in Kansas society.
An ad proclaims Dis Hood s Sarsaparilla as Americas Greatest Medicine that drives out impurities from the blood for all ages and both sexes, presenting a hopeful claim amid widespread disease imagery.
Representatives from five companies visited Independence to buy land for brick plants. A St Louis firm purchased five acres about five miles north and will build a vitrified brick plant with capacity of 160 000 bricks daily, aiming to start by August first. Existing plants in the county total 250 000 daily, run by one consolidated company, employing over 300 men with six months of orders ahead.
The Independence Kansas paper announces a new brick building for the Independence Tribune on South Pennsylvania Avenue. Editor W. T. Yor leads the paper, claims senior editorial status in Kansas after Sol Miller's death, and notes the paper’s long, uninterrupted run since February 1872 as a leading Republican weekly in Montgomery County.
Emporia June 19 The board of normal regents filled the vacancy in the faculty caused by Prof A M Halley resigning the chair of mathematics, naming Prof Bailey. He will likely accept the position though not at the former salary. Prof G W Ellis of Teemurah Neb was selected as assistant to fill the former Mr Payne Bir post. Ellis is a graduate of Hamilton College New York.
Will Shord, a traveling horse trader, was arrested in Humboldt Saturday for abducting a 15 year old girl from her home near Joplin. The girl escaped from her captor and appealed to the authorities. Bord, a half breed Indian, is held for trial.
Ilmer Owens age 2 of Shoemaker avenue was run over by a Burlington passenger train at Armour in Leavenworth. He was thrown under the wheels while alighting from the crowded platform during a Men’s excursion to St Joseph. He died after being brought to Cush ing hospital.
A private guard at Fort Leavenworth shot and killed a former Sixteenth Infantry private Wringer during an escape attempt. Olsen of Troop F fired as Wringer and a black prisoner fled in opposite directions. Wringer died at the fort. The black prisoner was recaptured later. Wringer faced removal for desertion. Olsen likely to be transferred to Cuba to avoid retaliation.
Francis H. Fielder of Osage Street, long believed dead after military moves to Mobile and Cuba, surprised his family by returning home to Leavenworth last week. A tailor by trade and veteran of nearly thirty years, he had been treated in the city and did not reveal his location or plans before the reunion.
June notes from Haviland announce Friends Academy commencement with address by Rev. J Woodard and diplomas to Misses Myra Binford Flora Wilson Julia Copeland and others. Local ball game Haviland vs Ursula rumbles 12 to 9. Pensions granted to Kansans listed include Joseph Boyle George Freak Joseph Worthington and others. Waterworks bonds vote planned in Enterprise. Mining accident near Galena claims Claude Harvey. Harvey county nominating convention planned with Jerry Simpson speech. Solomon marks William Dresser 100th birthday, longtime Mason. Wheat harvest starts in Sedgwick county with good quality and higher yield.
Logansport Indiana June 13 Osear Weity Kokomo deputy fish commissioner faced stiff resistance from farmers near Burlington Carroll county as they defied the new May and June no fishing rule. They trapped him with burnt cork barred his path and forced him toward Wild Cat creek where he was almost ducked before promising not to pursue further action.
Vancouver June report of President Makainesy directing that Hawaii’s general election scheduled for the last Wednesday of September will not be held. All native officers with terms expiring before new legislation shall be continued at the president’s pleasure.
New York reports Jim Jeffries accepted Charley Mitchells challenge for a London bout this summer. Jeffries said he would fight Mitchell ten rounds to a finish two weeks after arriving in England and only with an American referee. Childers says the National Sporting Club of London may bid for the fight with England set to sail July 27.
A bizarre medical anomaly from Hope Kansas reports a calf born with the head and front portion normal, but the torso twisted and the backbone exposed. The body appeared turned inside out with heart and liver on the outside, while the remainder lay inside.
Vienna reports Russia poised for a dramatic show of force in the Far East. Since January, Odessa shipments to Port Arthur have included seasoned units totaling about 60,000 men. Roughly 100,000 troops are said to be in Eastern Siberia with Port Arthur as command hub. Vladivostok is being rebuilt as a commercial port, highlighting military priorities over trade interests.
Buffalo June 19 Timmy Michael has consented to become a jockey at age 1 2 position he has trained for years on the hero track. He will take the post August 1 for a term of years and will not return to the cycle path, according to a prominent horseman.
Mrs. Lon Hoding killed herself in the county jail in Wichita while awaiting trial for insanity. People passing by saw her body from outside. She was cut down before life ended but doctors report she cannot recover.
Adjutant General Fox announced from Washington that F C Whitaker of Topeka, in the Twentieth Kansas, previously reported killed, is alive. The general says Whitaker was wounded but has recovered.
The Sunday warmth settled disputes about June snow storms. The day reached 92 in the shade, the hottest since last September, and remained there briefly between 3 and 4. May’s high was 90, last June 9 percentage on the 244 and 23d. At 7 this morning it was 70 in the shade, with observer Jennings predicting no snow storms this month.
Walter Kern of Philadelphia and other preferred stockholders ask Vice Chancellor Reed for an injunction to stop the 144 percent quarterly dividend on the common stock. They claim the charter limits common dividends to January 1900 from surplus earnings, while the company also pays a 6 percent preferred dividend, risking their interests.
Governor Stanley reports Col Wilder Metcalf sent a letter confirming his commission as colonel of the Twentieth Kansas. The note notes the regiment is in good order and active at the old stand in Denver. Conferences on resuming operations at trust smelters wait on President Nash of American Smelting and Refining Co arriving from Omaha.
Kansas Assembly of the National Union will meet Tuesday at 2 PM at the National hotel Topeka to elect a senator for the Kansas branch. The tweety councils will be represented by delegates, with a complimentary dinner for debaters. Capt. A. M. Fuller to toast, Modoccs to furnish music. Governor major and insurance commissioner expected as guests. Topeka hosts one fifth of state membership and reception committees will greet visitors.
Arthur Williams and Sidney Darby attempted a London to France crossing by balloon at sea level. A storm and gas condensation forced descent near Brighton. Williams landed safely, Darby released the rope and fell, surviving badly injured in a marsh after being carried aloft by the balloon.
A list of real estate transfers shows numerous parcels traded among multiple buyers and sellers. Entries include properties on Washburn Avenue Buchanan Street Midpagers First and other streets, with prices ranging from $1 to $690. Names such as Laulee Crave Jota Brown George Brindle and Solomon Collins, and others appear in various transfer notices across Shawnee County and surrounding areas.
Rev. Charles H. Powell, ordained Sunday at Grace Cathedral, departed today for his Cleveland home. Shawnee county teachers plan annual focal and reunion in the high school assembly hall Tuesday evening with a short program. A Phathany college student and ex-students meeting is set for Tuesday afternoon 4 to 6 at Mrs. C. J. Holman 1221 West Tenth avenue to arrange a scholarship.
J Ho Hicks a colored policeman age 48 died this morning of consumption at his home at the corner of Fourth and Jefferson streets. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock from the residence.
In Lebanon Missouri on June 19 a movement on foot to erect a $10,000 monument to the late Richard P. Bland has collected about $1,000. William J. Bryan has contributed $209 and other amounts have been raised.
Annual June sale discounts on all silverware. Rogers triple plated knives or forks priced at 147 per set during the sale. Claimed to strip more silver per dozen than any other make. C. H. Morrison at 505 Kansas Avenue announces the deal. Special bedding plant prices listed by W. C. Groves at 1173 Clay Street. Telephone 6, Kaczynski, for charcoal.
Frances Porcher notes a quarrel over past lives in a newlywed couple. They debate if loving a partner allows digging into past years, while sharing confidences and fears. A tense moment reveals emotions and faith in forgiveness, ending with a vow to let past ghosts fade.
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