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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal runs a chaotic OCR fragment with garbled names and events. It includes stocky notices on telephones and telegraph services, scattered political commentary, and references to the Democratic and Republican factions, Puerto Rico tariff debates, and a remark on Mr. Bryan and Taft era politics amid weathered international topics and domestic party maneuvering.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Globe sighting by Ed Howes and fewer readable details about a woman, money, and clothing. The text is highly garbled with apparent misspellings and nonstandard terms, making a coherent summary difficult. No clear date, location, or events emerge.
A garbled column mixes opinions on warmover foods with social behavior, hunting for belongings, and a fox tale. It mentions John Appleton, Dr W W Campbell, bachelor life, age norms, music tast es and amateur players, and a Brym reception with a mix of professionals.
The text offers fragmented observations on life and manners. It compares aging, relationship dynamics, and social beliefs with proverbs and digressions about theater, finance, and fashion. The tone resembles a satirical column of jumbled aphorisms and cultural commentary.
The Story of a Country Town by J. W. Howe is selling briskly with a hundred copies evicted Monday. Howe will write the Lay Bormons for the Topeka State Journal starting next week as demand grows while partners race to meet orders. A telegram reports eighty people arrived tonight with more shipments on the way and new buttons from The Dont Worry Club promoting the book.
New York March The American Sugar Refining company cut the price of all sugars by 10 cents per hundred pounds, a larger dip than the usual five cent reductions. The price of standard granulated sugar now drops to 4.0? a pound, signaling a sweeping relief for buyers and potential market ripple effects across merchants and consumers.
A brief health advisory notes that children may suffer headaches fatigue paleness and listlessness as seasons change toward spring with concerns tied to learning difficulties and reduced vigor. It urges vigilance for early signs and seeking guidance from caregivers.
The readable text touts vitality through vigor boosting claims, promising enriched blood and strengthened mind and body. It references youth and buoyancy, but the fragmentary OCR makes the source context unclear and leaves the exact product or endorsement unnamed.
Reports show an official list of unclaimed articles on file with the government postal service. A Cleveland January tally lists 26 items including 388 money sums from 1 cent to $20, plus gifts, photographs, knives, and other goods. many parcels likely lost but recoverable through postmaster reports and division investigations.
Senator Edward O. Walcott was granted an absolute divorce from Senator Walcott on grounds of desertion. The district court judge ruled after new evidence was presented, with the divorce finalized in March.
In Emma Kelly's report from the Cine lobe Democrat miners discuss new Yukon district discoveries near Koyukuk and Tanana rivers. Richness at Slate and Myrtle creeks fuels excitement as prospectors rush north from Circle City toward Cape Nome and Dawson.
A damaged note from Ontario writer J. Moffat describes Indians near starvation with two rations of meat and mentions Phil Bele View and Sandy Wolmes dying of war ration. It notes a bleak ending as the writer nears death and hopes for relief. Police report from the Canadian mounted police details famine among Native Americans and white deaths with scattered survivor stories.
A miners' train with 40 workers north of town collided with a freight train on the C E railway at six o'clock. Melvin Easter and Charles Crompey died instantly. More than four others were severely wounded and several sustained serious injuries. A special train transported the injured to the city as wreckage blocked the line and local businesses aided with conveyances.
In Frankfort Kentucky this March the examination trial of Harlan Whittaker on the Governor Gobel assassination charge drew a packed courthouse. Prosecutor aided by Col L Campbell of New York, all witnesses were Whittaker arrest participants including detectives, defense offered no cross examination that day.
The Republican Flambeau club discusses running a Curtis train to the First district congressional convention in Atchison on March 20. They plan a 200 or more person excursion with nonmembers invited and a cannon salute upon arrival.
Governor Stanley told Journal reporters the state will vigorously defend the constitutionality of the court of visitation law, calling it on the statute books and enacted in good faith as relief. He invited ex-Associate Justice Allen of Topeka to aid in the defense, stressing he governs for all people, not a party, and the judges agreed to extend the invitation.
A probate court session considered appointing a guardian for a young man not yet of age who wished to enlist in the regular army. Judge Dolman asked for a guardian and T. F. Warner of Potwin volunteered, receiving appointment with no fees. The case highlights the need for legal guardianship before military recruitment.
In federal court Judge Hook ruled one phase of the long waterworks case. The Whiting Plain claim against the waterworks was affirmed in state court and a balance remains from receivership. About 2000 dollars may be available to pay the judgment with interest near 10000 dollars total. A special master is sought to audit finances and trace funds. The court also heard arguments on a lower water rate suit, with other hearings postponed.
Washington March committee on naval affairs reported favorable on a bill to build a government cable to Manila via Honolulu Midway Islands and Guam under the navy department. Construction would start San Francisco to Honolulu at once, with future extensions to the Philippines and Hong Kong. Estimated cost to Honolulu ranges from 5.5 million to 34 million dollars.
Representative Levy of New York introduced a house resolution directing the customs collector for Cuba to deduct 26 percent from the island’s monthly receipts to cover the United States wartime and postwar expenditures in Cuba. The measure argues funds were spent by the U S on Cuba during and after the Spanish war.
General Otis cabled the war department with a list of casualties in the Philippines. Among the dead is First Lieutenant Edgar F. Kobles Ninth in Dentry, who died near Tinuin. The report also notes twenty two wounded and identifies Kobles as a native of fitness. Boebel Law Will Stay in Kentucky. The Frankfort house, in a party vote, rejected repeal of the Goebel law and related measures.
The Topeka Fanciers association will hold a meeting at the Commercial club rooms at a specified hour. Mr F O Burkett test today for Liberal Kan where his father owns a ranch. Visit is partly business and pleasure. He plans to return in a few days. Samuel W Shields seeks majority rights in district court. Emma Dixon arrested. warrant sworn by Mrs Ansa Kelly on petty larceny and later rearrested on grand larceny. bond furnished by J.
Washington March reports Admiral Watson's health prompts detachment of his vessel from the Asiatic squadron and homeward voyage via Suez Canal and Mediterranean. He may visit northern Europe and Paris exposition. Rear Admiral Remey to take command of the Asiatic station in Watson's absence. Captain Wilde to lead interim station duties at Cavite.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Parkhurst home on Topeka Avenue. Rev. Wyman of Unity church led the service with selections from scripture and hymns. A quartet and pianist accompanied the ceremony, flowers included a white linen quilt from Parkhurst & Davis staff and a wheat and lily arrangement from the Ladies' Music Club. pallbearers were senior Parkhurst & Davis employees. Interment followed at Topeka Cemetery.
Editor A G Stacey becomes editor of Northwestern Miner at Harrison in the Yellville district, 70 miles from the nearest rail line Eureka Springs, with the magazine praised for mining district coverage in Arkansas. Generosity note reports March 6 1899 funds presented to Mrs Lawton totaling 9843207 dollars from public subscriptions.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York presents its year ending December 31 1900 figures. Disbursements show claims for policyholders and annuities while assets include cash and investments. The statement notes auditors examined the figures and indicate they are calculated by the company's actuaries and accountants.
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