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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1899
Page
3
The piece argues for direct public voting over representative rule, noting voter enthusiasm in Topeka waterworks plans and criticizing the legislature for serving rival interests. It asserts the people should cast ballots with their own hands and questions the safety of entrusting decisions to representatives.
Fragmented lines echo Rudyard Kipling about work and praise. The speaker notes a Master who guides labor and a separation of joy from toil. The text reflects a philosophical verse on duty, merit, and communal effort.
A sensational courtroom narrative recounts the Joseph George case involving Miss Dicker, Miss Backer, and others. Details describe alleged manipulation, seductive influence, and threats of marriage as a factor in a medical or moral dispute, ending with a remand to March for further examination.
New York report details Hetty Graham accusing the Society For Political Study of exploiting children. A speaker named Amiprica Fhilins demonstrated portway machinery as a model for forced child labor. Witnesses claim children were coerced to work in unsafe conditions under factory rules, with authorities urged to intervene.
A fragmented testimonial piece urges quick health action and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for the liver kidneys and blood. It cites names and locations including W. S. Baroch of Binghaston New York and Mae Jzsarz A Mriawe of Clayton Delaware as examples of positive effects on neuralgia and general health.
Leavenworth march 4 there is no cessation of work on the winner road toward the soldiers home and penitentiary plant will furnish power for the line. Track work continues between the home and lansing with 40 men setting poles and ballasting. Rails and ties are arriving and will be laid at once once rails are in place. The roadbed is complete to the santa fe crossing near lansing and operation may be by winner company or a lease to leavenworth electric road. If electric, two cars may run between the home and lansing using penitentiary power.
Twelve notable locals traveled to Wyoming to inspect a copper mine they own an interest in. Heavy snow and storm forced an abrupt retreat, but they plan a return voyage soon with optimism for a rich strike potential.
Dodge City March 4 2 V Santa an attorney was arrested Friday on charge of embezzlement. He posted $40 bail and a preliminary trial before Squire Preston is set for March 1th. He allegedly collected 250 from the Santa Fe Railway Company as a fee share but did not account for any part. The deceased's parents reside in Stockholm Sweden at the American consulate. Local natural gas discovery reported west of Manhattan on Swingte's land with a chemist confirming natural gas presence though quantities remain undetermined.
Smite center residents circulated a petition to raise funds for a Catholic church. Joe Mathes Jr led the drive, seeking 440 dollars to locate the church here, Bellaire contributed, and Mr Wilson’s later circulation drew about 300 more subscribers from citizens. Phillinsbore March 4.
Marysville report notes George T. Smith editor and proprietor of the Marshall County News is dangerously sick at his home. Hanover obituary records the death of Joseph Herynk, aged 73, described as an old settler and fruit seller. he leaves a wife and sine children. Your linen left spotless by American Steam Laundry at 12 West Seventh Street, telephone 341.
A six year old New Jersey boy, Stephen Konaga of 186 Hills Avenue Trenton, ran away from home to roam the roads. He traveled north along the river to Washington Crossing before being found by railroad workers. He was taken to the police and sent home after threatening to run away again.
The forthcoming annual civil service commission report to the president discusses two major issues and a comprehensive history of merit based appointments. It argues colonial governance shows instability where political influence dominates and urges reforms to align with civil service principles. The document reviews past violations and includes several recommendations to strengthen insular administration.
Conductor James O Bryne of the Santa Fe freight service reportedly forgot his horse after buying a young steed at a horse market. He left the animal hitched on Kansas Avenue and, after a restless night, recalled the oversight and went to retrieve it. Rail workers note conductors are not known as red horsemen.
Webb McNall's Department of Insurance reports income for January and February totaling 58 257 0K. Of this amount 55 042.84 was collected under the 2 percent tax law enacted by the Special session, highlighting the department's revenue through the new levy.
Wages at Riverside Iron Works increased 19 percent during the current period. Carben Limestone company employees in Newcastle Pa saw about a 10 percent raise, restoring pay to the 1882 level. In Louisiana Mo Nancy Riggs, a very large woman, was transported to St Louis hospital for an operation after being carried to a train in a baggage car due to her size.
Relics of Sir Walter Scott drew buyers in London this week with letters selling for 1126 dollars and a walking stick from Abbotsford fetching 205 dollars. Two locks of hair went for no guineas each, with a guineas valued at 3.35 dollars.
Cornelia Jeffer son, by marriage Are Jackson, died today in New York at age 62. She was the only sister of Joseph Jefferson, the comedian, and early in life appeared on stage. Throughout her life she remained connected with the drama, sharing in its sights and stages.
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with northerly winds. A meeting of the Shar an Accessibile Society is planned in the L. A. parlors on Monday March 6 at 1 pm. All contributors are members. J W Sidwell pres. Quick, good work from American Steam undry. 112 West Saveoth street Tele-
Washington reports Uncle Sam needs 67 000 men for the army with recruiting officers empowered to advertise freely to speed enlistments. Ninety five officers will supervise recruitment and a mix of Americans and natives may serve in new regiments under McKinley appointed generals Col F C Ainsworth and John Tweedale.
Advices from Juneau report a new strike in the Porcupine district drew miners to the Chilcat country near Hayes Mission. The find was made by Talkin menyerk, which traveled into the Ghileat about one mile from Hayes Mission.
The Havana Commercial company filed articles of incorporation in Trenton with 20 million dollars in paid up capital to buy manufacture and trade in tobacco. Isidore L. Carroll James V. H. Lawrence and Charles J. Horton are incorporators Horton holds all stock except forty shares and left New York for Cuba with twenty certified copies of the articles. The filing fee was four thousand dollars and the state will collect an annual franchise tax on the 20 million capital.
Coffeyville residents learn from Senator Baker that the War Department will return Captain Elliott’s body for burial in Coffeyville. The remains will be in charge of one of his sons.
The legislature faces a standoff as the Senate includes 15000 for paying itself to try the Stewart Falloon contest after the session. House members refuse to consent. Without House approval the bill stalls and state officers and departments risk pay deadlines July 1, forcing a Brienley call or a moneyless government. The Senate could delay until a special session to pursue the contest.
The Gilbert family victims are buried in Clay Center after a murder spree. A reward is offered for Gilbert’s capture. The investigation shows he returned home intoxicated from Wakefield, killed his wife with a hammer while she watched the stove with the baby, then killed the other three children, changed clothes, donned a salt and saddle, and fled. He is described as blonde, undersized, with a reddish beard and light mustache and eyebrows, with no trace found yet.
The pope left his bed and sat in an armchair from noon. He shows continued improvement with a good appetite and no significant danger. In New York, the weekly bank statement reports surplus reserves down by 2,756,775 and loans up by 9,082,700, with deposits rising and legal tenders down, keeping banks 25 percent above reserve requirements.
San Francisco dated March 4 reports the transport Valentis due to sail for Manila this afternoon carrying 350 soldiers and 5 stores, with 1,500,000 dollars allocated to pay the troops in the Philippines.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Steam Laundry ad promising free delivery for large or small bundles and urging customers to call by telephone. The phrase Old Reliable and Progressive motto appear, but details are unclear.
W M Costley plans a week long business trip to St Louis while Capt Dowdell recovers at home on Jackson street. Many small notices list visits, travel plans, and social gatherings including Miss Julie Waite from Kansas City and Mrs B W Davis's upcoming New Mexico trip. Church services are announced for Sunday with Sunday school and litany in two churches. Joseph A Bond dies in Independence due to boiler accident. Mrs N F Genkle travels there after telegram. Carrie Harkins hosts a small gathering at Park street with friends and music, featuring Mr Reader on phonograph.
Snow covered the state today with about two inches of wet, nondrifting accumulation. Streetcars faced delays as tracks cleared, but once plowed service resumed. Thermometer dipped to two degrees above zero at 7 am then rose one degree by 1 pm. Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday forecasts.
In Atohisa on March 4 hundreds of Republicans oppose expansion with Albert H Horton former Kansas chief justice and David J Brewer associate justice of the United States among the critics. The protest reflects strong sentiment within the party against the policy change.
Two bicycle riders, Dave Aratic and Dar Murphy, collided on a country road between Mayfield and Mountain View in darkness. Aratic was killed almost instantly. Murphy suffered cuts and bruises with all fingers of his left hand broken.
A contract to dredge and pile for river terminals near Savannah has been let to W. W. Hedgeman of Pittsburgh for 200000. Work must start by April as Georgia and Alabama rail line options neighboring property around the central depot. Other notes mention rainmaking experiments in Los Angeles and a fire at 1205 Western Ave. in Savannah.
A fragment from the Chicago Inter Ocean recounts a tale relayed by a U.S. officer near San Juan. It centers on Sergeant Robertson and a widow named Shora, her charity, and a rumor of prayers for the repose of souls amid war’s hardships. The piece blends storytelling with moral reflections on indulgence, poverty, and spiritual aid.
Washington March yesterday the senate debated routine business and passed over three dozen minor bills. Two major measures cleared the calendar including the fortifications appropriation and a criminal code for the District of Alaska. A provision for high licensing of liquor drew strong debate and narrowly failed after a late amendment. The fortifications bill passed as is and moves to the president along with the naval personnel files measures.
A garbled early 20th century note outlines Elks plans in Cedar Rapids with scattered names and roles. It mentions a uniform issue, presidents, treasurers, and a tense event schedule amid misread phrases and broken sentences.
A garbled text fragment outlines a concert program with mentions of an orchestra, a chorus, and special trains for patron attendance. The legible items reference a Messiah performance and running trains to concerts, with unclear names and dates embedded in the OCR.
Officials of the War Department report few applications for concessions and public works grants in Cuba and Porto Rico. Despite expectations of American capital flow, only a limited number have been requested, suggesting tepid interest from grant seekers in these islands.
Prohibition in camps across Washington expands by an amendment to the army reorganization bill. Senator Harrisbrough’s proposal will bar officers or soldiers from selling intoxicants and forbid any post or exchange from handling liquor on military grounds. The ban extends to any area used for military purposes, effectively excluding liquors from all military reservations.
A Chicago report from March 3 describes a bullet found near Pratt of the Muronic Temple. The account includes garbled lines but mentions Pratt asserting the bullet is sweet and present, with unclear connection to a soldier who allegedly never lost his head in battle and a remark about Syria.
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