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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented remarks discuss Kansas political temperament, party loyalties, and calls to back or oppose leaders like Wheeler and Addicks. The text weighs McClellan versus Grant traits, Philippines policy, and internal party divisions, hinting at upcoming conventions and presidential appointments amid a turbulent Republican era.
A New York World review contrasts the Philippine war with prior campaigns noting duration and casualties. It cites roughly 12 000 officers and men engaged, 50 000 to 60 000 casualties claimed, and compares public fervor to that during General Scott’s era, referencing canal operations and Pacific theater actions.
Tornadoes and severe storms struck multiple states causing deaths and extensive damage. Reports list several counties in Kansas Oklahoma Texas Missouri Iowa Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois affected with property loss and injuries. The storms disrupted communities from Valeria to Santiago and Beneca with numerous fatalities and damage tallies across counties and towns.
A compiled peril log lists numerous tornadoes and storms from January to September across Alabama Georgia Texas Oklahoma Kansas Minnesota California South Dakota Nebraska Iowa and Kentucky with dozens killed and many injured. Notable events include a March Georgia tornado that wounded Blakely and Arnington areas, a June Kansas storm near Salina killing seven, a September hurricane in the West Indies causing heavy deaths, and large damages in Oklahoma and Nebraska with cattle losses and destroyed property. The entry also notes Weather events in Arkansas Fort Smith and Tennessee maid-rose region and references new weather catastrophes in late 1899.
A collection of fragmented, opinion style lines touches on social behavior, gender roles, work, and ethics. The text lampshades mockingly on generosity, toil, and foolishness while highlighting dubious aphorisms and misprints.
FragmentedOCR text presents reflections on love, marriage, and gender roles with scattered notes on photographs and social observations. It references a bachelor viewpoint, women’s feelings, and a stray digression about cows and biology, yielding a garbled, partially legible snapshot.
A wreck near Victoria during a voyage from Victoria to Colter nine miles south of Victoria. Thirteen miles out, the steamship folded port. Puseeigert and crew were saved after the disaster.
Ad copy-style note touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier for all ages and both sexes. Claims to purify serofuia and treat salt rheum dyspepsia and catarrh, framed as a preventive spark to spur healing work.
Two Filipino youths were linked to tearing down and ripping the American flag at Haviland Academy during closing exercises. Williamson & Co. own the business where the flag previously flew since Decoration Day and reportedly displayed the torn banner. The incident marks a second flag destruction at the academy within a year amid ongoing investigations.
Matt Burch, a 21 year old Carbondale woman and noted whistler, fights a rare spasm illness. For weeks cramps seize feet and travel up the body neck and head, rendering her unconscious at times. Three strong men must lift her back to shape after each attack. Her mother suffers chronic rheumatism and cannot aid. Doctors have yet to diagnose or treat the affliction.
Independence June 29 Judge Skidmore of the district court handed down an important decision in the case against the city court of Coffyville created by a special act of the legislature. He held the legislature had authority to establish a cy court and abolish justices of the peace, with the decision likely to be appealed to the supreme court. Other cases are pending in different parts of the state.
Travenworth June 20 The Leavenworth Electric Railway company owning and operating 12 miles of track through Leavenworth Port Leavenworth and the Soldiers Home was paid today to Leavenworth Ram City Electric Railway company. Price reported at 210000 The purchasing company comprises Cleland capitalists who now hold electric and half completed line between Leavenworth and Kansas City They also control beach fencing from the Soldiers Home to Lansing A large fight over a franchise to Kansas City followed and surprised Leavenworth residents
Fort Scott refuses to pay dog tax arguing the animal serves as body guard and shelter for his store. J A Yenkela, a prominent merchant, was arrested for violating the ordinance. He defends the right to keep a dog as protection and plans to take the case to higher courts.
A Pratt County young man named Emons was bitten by a dog on Saturday. He was rushed to St Joseph for treatment as the community reels from reports of multiple deaths linked to the incident. Authorities plan stone applications for wounds and to assess the danger.
Pensions granted by officials include Jonathon Staton Neodesha Hischer Pawnee Station Joseph Cram Clyde Peter Hubeus Deugiesa 14 to SIT Geo T. Roving Russell Elb H. BilomBeld Hurnesville 4 to 8 isan Wenderly Coffeyville 314 to 316 Benjamin PF Jonsan Severs Richard Hraniean Leavenworth 36 to $3 Wiliam Shi National Military Home Leavenworth 16 to 1 Reissue and inereset Richard D. Ells Crestline 8 to 312 Original to widows Hannah Lewis.
A fall article reports a strike at Tar Creek six and a half miles west and one mile south of Baxter. Cynthia Mills and Porter Big Strike lead the effort with Stine and Dig strike crew aiming to install machinery and develop the find. The region shows excitement as locals plan development and more land is readied for work.
Democratic county central committee met in the courthouse assembly room to exile a convention to nominate a county ticket. The convention was called for Saturday July 29. Populist committee met in the same room and called a convention for the same day. Wichita County Republicans nominate ticket with Probate judge Fret Friar and other officials. Annual Fourth of July festivities planned in Abilene include a band contest and races. Clarkson Toms, president of Peoples Bank, dies at 14th year in Pratt.
The will of Augus tan Daly filed for probate in New York bequeaths his wife his personal effects and a share of his estate including bank accounts, engravings, paintings, and furniture. Ada Rehan is named a beneficiary with a substantial portion of the estate, while executors are authorized to continue the Daly theaters business in London and New York. The remainder goes to other relatives and charitable purposes, with specifics on fractional divisions and protections.
A New York World report estimates 100000 travelers will sail to Europe this season with three quarters booked on North Atlantic liners. Summer travel shows robust demand and high spending, with flyers likely to carry between 100 million and 124 million dollars in total from tourists and immigrants.
From Funston, the report notes the Malolos operation was achieved with restrained triumph. The narrative stresses calm conduct and orderly advance, highlighting orderly discipline, modesty in victory, and the absence of boastfulness by commanders or troops.
The official report from General Funston confirms Kansas volunteers in the Twentieth were first to enter Malolos and breach the Basbag River defenses. On March 31 the regiment advanced on Malolos, with a small party entering the city square. April 25 26 saw continued action against Filipino entrenchments and across the Basbag river. The assault included Company K and Montana troops driving enemy from positions, a river crossing, and heavy combat with casualties. Despite sickness and dispensations, no arrests in April. thirteen wounded, one killed, three died of wounds.
Mrs Emmons Blaine filed a personal property schedule in Chicago totaling 1 663 000 dollars under a new revenue law and asked for guidance from Assessor James J Gray. She emphasized a belief the law is equitable and that wealthier citizens should comply.
Colonel A S Johnson returned today from a Costa Rican trip after a stay in New England to visit relatives. He is weather beaten and appears tired but in good spirits, having spent two months away. Australia votes on federation with New South Wales showing strong support in early returns.
A storm capsized an outing party on the Son Line east of Rhinetanier Wisconsin. Four adults and two children drowned. Names not provided in the report. The incident occurred Monday during a fishing trip on the lake.
In New York the Home silk mills at Haverstraw closed after 200 girl workers, learning weavers, went on strike. They had been paid 2 to 8 dollars weekly and then four cents per yard on piece work. They demanded six cents for small looms and ten cents for larger ones. three organizers were discharged.
Madrid reports the budget balance to show revenue outweighing expenditures through income tax and tax increases. The government plans to seek consent for bills on interest payments on the public debt. Minister Villaverde predicts the new scheme will yield a 30 000 pound surplus.
In Sutoll, Richmang, Va on June 20 the Farmers Bank dedication featured Rev Dr W W Staley offering a prayer asking for honesty and ethical conduct by bank officials and its growth to serve the community. Also notes a massive New York World electric power plant project details and a showing by Dr Frank Swallow of Valley Falls with Happy Heir horses at the show.
The article recalls a traveler’s feelings when hearing birds sing away from their native lands. It discusses how songbirds evoke memory, place, and the sense of distant horizons, noting the difference between foreign and local songs and the impact on the observer’s spirit.
A garbled humor column mocks reform rhetoric and political nonsense. It references elections and public sentiment, mentioning the United States welfare idea and stage minded satire while noting humorous misfires and misstatements.
Attention to unusually low fares for summer trips to the East with several listed destinations. Details include flat rates, round trip costs, and certificate plans from Milwaukee to Richmond and Indianapolis, with dates in June July. Contact Lewin or Patton for full schedules and tickets. Burdock Blood Bitters touted for digestion and bedding care via local listings.
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