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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
4
The Chicago Journal voices skepticism of the Pineree-Alger alliance and notes calls for real war. Quotations from Colb Ingersoll and others touch on McKinley, Adams, and U.S. policy. Reports from Philadelphia, Washington, and New York reflect press viewpoints on Cuban, Philippine, and European affairs and the Manila telegrams publicized.
A historic overview explains how steam and mechanization shifted production from crafts to factory systems. Concentration of capital and corporate enterprise replaced craft labor, favoring centralized operations, automatic processes, and large-scale departments. The piece notes rising demand for mass-produced goods and the social impact on workers and small businesses as industrial progress accelerates.
A humorous, fragmentary column from the Atchison Globe lampoons etiquette, courtship, and weddings with quirky lines about busy people, expert doctors, and changing names. It quips on pilots of conversation, mispronunciations, and social expectations, ending with satirical scenes near a wedding and procession.
A fragmented column of pointed remarks and maxims touching on honesty luck work and social behavior. It includes quips about actors dentists barbers and a stray note on a marriage proposal in Kentucky with ages jotted for William Bird and Mary Chaff. The writing mirrors a busy newspaper page of stray items and humorous maxims.
The fragment argues about loyalty to married women improving virtue, mocks loud male bravado before women, and notes how people hide true selves behind masks. It comments on scandal, virtue, and belief that spouses' infidelity shapes social behavior.
A reflective line notes how a man drawn to racing and afternoon gardening recalls his mother’s caution against early marriage, suggesting respect for her prudence when weighing life choices and leisure.
A questionable scheme alleges Chicago capitalists and the Dominion Parliament profit from a whisky monopoly fueling Klondike commerce. Captain Healey of North American Trading and Shipping faces criticism as whisky permits are revoked, shipments halted, and prices soar from 10 to 324 dollars per gallon, with a predicted rise to 50 dollars and broader impact on miners and sellers.
Colorado Paris exposition commission signs with F Higbee for a life size solid gold statue intended for the Paris exposition. The sculpture, about five feet high with a silver base, will depict Colorado scenes Cripple Creek Leadville Pikes Peak and San Juan with bas relief panels and railroad representations. The exhibit aims to showcase Colorado mines and metallurgy with gold from Colorado mines.
War department orders move one Sixth Cavalry troop from Fort Riley Kansas to Boise Barracks Idaho and another troop from Fort Riley to Fort Walla Walla Washington to replace units sent to the Philippines. Also includes a therapeutic testimonial about a medicine sold nationwide.
A damaged OCR segment lists various firms and individuals such as Ge buttle German washing Guild Whittelsey Mer Co and Dewitt's Tiltie Barly benefit mer Manerilp. Mentions aid to bellies CUMS and a marine const petition with several names including A J Amala & Son Kane & Co and WHWV son.
A woman from Ressnenace, Iowa shares relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved energy, reduced back pains, and fewer menstrual symptoms after two to four bottles. The advertisement urges women to seek Mrs Pinkham's free health advice from Lynn Mass and not to delay care.
The Lanyon Zinc Company plans two new plants at the adjoining grounds of its zinc smelters in Topeka. A sulphuric acid works will be built first, about 1000 feet long with a tower end 8 to 100 feet high, costing around half a million dollars and employing many skilled workers. The second plant, a zinc rolling mill costing about a million, will follow.
Independence June 27 Wheat harvest finished in southern Kansas with yields near average and some fields saved from plowing. Heads better than expected, rain improved prospects. oats harvest now starting with large yields ahead. corn mostly laid by as rains aided crops overall.
Shareholders in the Emporia Wigwam No 4 sue the Neosho tribe to garnishee the treasury cash. The treasurer reports about $3,000 on hand from a recent week, but lawsuits threaten to wipe out funds and destabilize the organization.
Joan Kornstadt a youth confessed to murdering his cousin Nora Kornstadt the 10 year old daughter of Toni Kornstadt. He assaulted her and dumped her into an abandoned well where she died soon after being found alive. Sheriff Gillespie ordered custody and County Attorney Mel Collech led the inquest. Kornstadt was moved to Wichita amid mob fears.
Episcipalians in Marshall County celebrate the restored Trinity Church at Irving. On June 5 a red-letter day marked by fresh paint stained glass and repairs. Rev Byersden and Marysville clergy led the restoration service with confirmation and Holy Communion. Afternoon baptism welcomed two adults and one child. a vestry was appointed and a guild organized.
A girl in Ottawa was fined five dollars and costs after being found to have stolen a bustle from James Guy's general merchandise store. Judge Child weighed the case, assessing the crime in its phases and sentencing the offender accordingly.
Memorial Gate funds in Ottawa advance with citizens backing. June reports note Ottawa residents support Forest Park project as Company K returns from the Phail event, marking progress toward the memorial gate initiative.
Blue Rapids announces a three day Old Settlers reunion from August 10 to 19 with Woodmen day on the 18th. A good programme is planned and the subscription total stands at $1,200 for dedication preparations.
Hoffer and Senn seek positions on the state ticket amid fusion talk in Hays City with Colby conference planned. Democrats expected in attendance, possible Sixth district candidates named for secretary of state, including Hoffer and Senn. Pension list from Washington dated June 27 follows with various original, increase and widow awards across Kansas.
Galena has been dry since midnight as whisky factions heat up and joint operations face possible long-term closure. The city could gain or lose thousands in revenue depending on a compromise. In Kirwin, W A Horton, Phillips county district court clerk, married Miss Peart Strout at the bride’s home. In Cimarron, Minnie Price married Francis Francisco at the bride’s home as Rev John Bull officiated. the bride is noted as a leading parishioner and the groom a local merchant’s kin.
Cherryvale June 27. The Edgar Zine company cilled out its first carload of spelter sent to St Louis. The car held 42 plates and was elaborately decorated. The firm now runs one furnace and plans two more. two additional furnaces are under construction. Wichita June 27. The Commercial club condemned the fakes circulating about Miss Slaven's case and other matters.
A New York Sun summary notes a Tahitian voyage where a schooner from Tantz drifted through vast Pacific currents for about 2400 miles. The passengers, 12 ton crew, faced storms and near-peril but survived, aided by Tahitian provisions. Currents between the South Equatorial and North Pacific influenced the route, raising questions about involuntary wanderings and Polynesian dispersal. The piece links this drift to broader theories of oceanic navigation and population spread.
Topeka Turnver ein returned from Lawrence with a large share of prizes after a pleasant gathering attended by about 2,500. Marshall Military band and Bella Bend supplied music throughout the day. Young ladies from Topeka displayed drills including a lantern sequence. Participants included Antonia Ermuss Amelia Seybold Kate Earnestine Minnie Mueller Laura Holland and many others. Judges hailed several performances and prizes were awarded to participants from Topeka Marysville and Lawrence in apparatus events and marching displays.
The third annual convention of the Independent Telephone Association met in Chicago with 850 delegates from 18 states. President James H. Thomas of Chillicothe Ohio spoke on the year just closing and said independent telephone interests have capital to carry on. There are 2,200 independent companies with 575,000 instruments and about $55.9 million invested. Papers were read in the afternoon.
Havana dispatch notes thirteen yellow fever cases this year with five deaths and eight recoveries. One death occurred on a ship, one among a marine, one sailor, and two civilians. No current yellow fever cases in Havana. Collector Bigs anticipates June customs receipts exceeding one million dollars.
General Otie forwards a list of additional casualties to the war department detailing members of the Fourteenth Infantry at Guadaloupe Hil June 10 including Girard Strumper and Alfred A Mahoney of the Twenty-first Infantry. Wounded entries list Romery Perry Joe? Crogan Overton Curran Mulhey Noland Wadlington Mer. Seventeenth Infantry West Sen Mer-
Nando notes items from June 2 involving company D and Albert Re Davia with minor leg injury. Mentions company E and musician Wee. References O Carrot with forehead concern and slight.
The Philadelphia Enquirer reports massive improvements for League Island Navy Yard to become the nation’s greatest naval station. A first $800,707 appropriation funds dredging, basins, docks, roads, a new headquar ters building, rail spurs, and a plate shop. A 700 foot dry dock will be drilled with construction starting next month, plus coal storage and a riverfront plaza between Warwick Street entrances.
A collage of humorous snippets, personal notices, and stray ads from early newspapers. Includes jests about daily life, misheard sayings, a grocer’s breakfast claim, and brief social notices. Contains assorted odd lines and fragmentary lines with scattered names and product mentions reflecting period humor.
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