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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
4
A dense OCR sweep from Topeka State Journal includes commentary on broader wartime mood and domestic concerns. It references British resolve, the Philippines, weather, wheat prospects, and political talk. The piece notes party tensions, currency debates, and social observations about family and public life.
A distorted report claims paper and pulp interests fear a tariff reversal aimed at boosting free trade. Senator Gallinger allegedly warned that protectionists will rally for a broader duty while critics insist tariffs harm industry and public welfare.
A garbled OCR style fragment discusses vanity and public attention, with disrupted phrases about appearances and social behavior. The text mentions women, health, and religious elements, including a reference to communion and a church, all jumbled beyond clear meaning.
A garbled Chicago News montage presents quirky proverbs and misheard maxims about musicians luck and manners. It threads whimsical lines on marriage notices palm readers piano keys and the average woman’s waist while hinting at social quirks and curiosities from a bygone era.
Chicago March 2 a scholarly note on the Bachiclory Book edited by Mrs Eeburt and Miss Simpenn. The issue features a cover story by Ula Dede Rosey plus fiction and poetry captions such as Damog and Bra and Pawn Ticket Ui. Fashions, daydreams, and a trial plan with turreted drawings are noted as the era’s “Books of the Day.”
Cleveland, March 2. With under two months to the state convention the Hare and anti Hare factions clash over control of the state organization and naming the secretary of state. The Hare group claims strong support in Cleveland and Columbus to back their candidate while rivals in Cleveland prepare a counter challenge. The outcome hinges on delegates and the party’s future leadership.
New York on March 2 Milton Rathbun reportedly completed a remarkable forty day fast, losing 43 pounds until breaking with an orange. He kept working daily, said the brain governs appetite and health improves with extended fasting. Reports note his gaunt appearance and continued routine despite hunger and meals later.
Two lumber mill men B H Stokes and Wilbur Fils were abandoned on inland near Port Royal by a boatman during a cold voyage to Hilton Head. One of the men Bilis tried to swim to safety but drowned. rescued hours later by fishermen.
Lawyer Robert J McDermott attached 190 dollars in revenue stamps to a deed for a hoped transfer of real estate in March in tnversim New Jersey The sale failed and he sought a 100 refund The claim was rejected Acting Auditor Litterick noted the law allows refunds only for 2 cent stamps McDermott appealed to the United States Court of Claims seeking treasury review
Boston reports the Bell Telephone trust cedes about one sixth of its market to Western Union in a landmark deal worth about 10 million dollars. The Western Union Telegraph Company is rumored to back theTelephone Telegraph and Cable venture, signaling a major shift as Western Union positions to rival Bell in the national communications landscape.
Telecommunication consolidation details reveal an anticipated alliance between the Telegraph and Cable company and Knickerbocker Telephone of New York. William J. Latta of Philadelphia serves as president, with Charles J. Glidden of Lewiston presiding over the Erie system. The Erie stock takeover, negotiated by Latta, Adams, and Glidden, signals a shift in control across Bell patents and independent operators, as stock prices rise from 100 to 122 per share. The network spans 115,000 telephone stations in 2,301 towns with about 25,000 miles of wire and 50,000 miles used for long distance, expanding rapidly. Headquarters sit in Lewiston and operations spread across Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Little Rock, Dallas, and Austin.
The Shawnee county jail is described as an accidental insane asylum with Alex Bradshaw and Simon Greenspie held for extended periods. Details mention a belt restraint system, crowded cells, and the sheriff’s role in managing inmates while state funding remains tied to asylum transfer.
Constable J M Ross returned from Des Moines Iowa with J M Buddarth wanted on embezzlement charges. On a train near Lincolnaville Maine the prisoner asked to use the toilet and jumped from a moving car. He was recaptured at a farm after a block by a second constable and pursuit by train crews.
The British punitive expedition in Burmah and Rangoon reports the seizure of a village group linked to the Mongpein murder of Messrs Kiddie and Lithestand. Sixty enemies killed and about 2,000 houses burned. News from Rangoon via Associated Press cites Lytton counsel wounded but escaped.
The Kansas insurance department reported February receipts of $70,195. Sources include agency licenses, charter fees, annual statement fees, and school fund fees plus miscellaneous items. The fragment also mentions Congressman Eppes undergoing appendicitis surgery and unclear medical notes.
A fragmented timetable notes departures and connections from various stations to Jacksonville Florida with through car service. It mentions a 6:30 departure and connections via Chattanouns 5:45 Avanta WO:10, through to Birspinghan and Jacksonville with sleeper, rectinibe Chair car, and Wagner Palace cars. Stops include Gluthe Pass Pleanton Jort Beslt Tamer Bpel id.
Street Commissioner Snyder leads over a hundred men in cleaning city streets after heavy snowfall. Machines and shovels clear gutters and crossings while packed snow creates slush hazards. Efforts aim to prevent floods as thaw threatens, with plowing and flushing planned on Kansas avenue.
In New Orleans March 2 the National Editorial convention featured a speech by Thomas M. Patterson of the Rocky Mountain News Denver on a paper trust and protective tab system enabling few manufacturers to control the white pulp supply. Editor J F Lanning of the Legal News Norfolk exposed tariff disputes over wood pulp, prompting denouncements of Lang Ring as a politician method.
A St Louis Republic report recalls Senator West defending his bid for the legislature against A B Welker amid war era tension. The campaign, charged with mutual accusations, hinges on a six vote margin as Welker hurled a charge West stole pigs. West denied the theft, choosing to address the allegation plainly while witnesses allegedly prepared to prove otherwise.
Berlin March 2 The Vorwaerts prints the secret Instructions issued by the Prussian interior minister Baron Von Rheinbaden. They bar American consuls from receiving statistical data on food adulteration and contravention of the food laws including spoiled or injurious meat. Consuls must be directed to imperial statistics. The paper notes about 2,700 annual punishments and says the Reichstag will force answers when the meat bill is debated.
Washington reports a war department telegram noting convicts and riots involving soldiers, with mentions of Powell and LOUGHBROUGH. The message covers jail disturbances, a Topeka Farmers Mutual Livestock Association charter filing, and a St Petersburg sugar crop forecast linked to Russia's minister of finance.
Salt Lake City March 2 The Republican state convention met to nominate a candidate for congress Hon Reed Smoot of Utah county served as temporary chairman In a start speech he praised national prosperity and full employment especially noting gains in lead and wool He denounced the Democratic legislature for failing to elect a United States senator and blamed the party for governance failures the convention recessed until 2 o clock
Washington March 2 Senator Carter of Montana presented a memorial of western governors protesting a bill to release public land for grazing. He warned there is little chance it passes and urged a stern stop. Senator Vetler and Senator Foster opposed the measure citing government policy and public opposition.
H Ricaby, back in Topeka after an extended absence, is tied to the Westminstrels as general agent this year, with past roles in the Crawford and Del Conte circuits. The Kansas snowstorm slows rail travel for days, but freight service resumes on all Sante Fe and Hook Island branches. passenger trains face minor delays due to soft tracks from melting.
Copenhagen reports the Danish government will not accept any offer from America to acquire the Danish West Indies. King and Premier Hoerring oppose cession. Disjointed notes follow about delayed New York mail service due to a heavy snowstorm and stray, garbled quotes from a Chicago dining scene.
Editor E. W. Howe presents The Story of a Country Town with praise from Chas Dudley Warner and W D Howells, while Century and Saturday Review offer mixed judgments. The item highlights opinions from notable figures and publications about the American book.
A stream of conveyances is recorded including C Martin and Wite to ET Taylor at 3400, lots and parts. Hyner to John at unspecified parcel. Millake and wife to The Unement Syndicate Co for 50 dollars covering lots 194 and 198 on Kansas Avenue. Campdoras to B M Campdoras with multiple lots on Van Buren Street. Wooster to J. Wooster, fractional lots. Edy Wooster to Wm A Ward, partial NW sections. Crescent Cattle Co to City Real Estate Trust Co involving Oakland Avenue parcels. Chas Patrick to C Elliott at 250 for lot 29 Harrison Street. Heywood et al to W B McToonald for lot 33 of SW quarter. Knox and Sareh M Howard for multiple lots. C Bowman and wife to Vinton Phenis for lots 4 and 4 ½ on Sixth Avenue West. Thames and wife to Wm H Cremene et al for multiple lots on Tenth Avenue East. Wm Sutigan et al to B E Strait for lot 12 and area on Kellam Avenue. WhitCounty transfer to Maria Gooney for taxes. remaining entries cover Carey Street and Gross’ Addition transfers.
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