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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented editorial column by Frank P. MacLennan surveys figures and ideas from Richardsson to Os and Dewey. It muses on campaigns in Topeka, pensions, census jobs, and civic duty while noting calls for railways, inheritance taxes, and government action against rail car extortion. The piece weaves references to Sherman, Weaver, Watson, and Cecil Rhodes with a broad critique of American public life and infrastructure.
A garbled clump of headlines from Wichita and Hutchinson papers ridicules campaigns to press votes and crush rivals. The fragment mentions Otis, Aguingidd, and kerosene parasites with a tone of satirical critique amid Topeka registration notes.
Berlin March 16 The government launches a bold taxation experiment forcing large shops to pay a bigger fee share than small ones. The bill uses branches, employees and rent to calculate tax, grouping stores by goods and size. Cooperative stores are exempt. The plan aims to please small shopkeepers yet faces strong opposition in the Reichstag and commercial circles.
Los Angeles Express reports planning for the upcoming N E A educators convention in Los Angeles. The article notes decor, badges, and stationery, concerns over local excursion rates, exhibit space for school tools, hotel and meal finances, a $2550 volunteers gift from Mt Lowe Ball Works, and proposals for souvenirs and journals as the committee refines details.
The author argues France holds nerve and industry, with courage and talent that deserve respect. He doubts Dreyfus as a national test, warns against judging a nation by its errors, and notes France’s influence in ideas, art, and literature while urging restraint in condemnation.
A Philadelphia businessman cites Wanamaker profits surpassing $1,750,000 in Philadelphia and New York, with Christmas receipts in New York higher than Philadelphia. He credits aggressive advertising, spending over $300,000 yearly in Philadelphia and a larger NY bill last year. The note mentions Wanamaker’s rivals failing after A T Stewart’s death. A testimonial for Regan Rheumatism Remedy accompanies local druggists' listings.
James Nichols accuses wife Carrie Larse Nichols of eloping with William Haslett to Fort Steele Wye after she allegedly plotted to leave. He claims she chloroformed him and their children, while others say she traveled with a man and children on tickets bought at Union Pacific. Nichols also sues Rock Island for injuries from a work incident.
News reaches Pleasanton of the death at 101 of Grandma Whooper formerly of Maryland. Born in Wheaton, she once witnessed Lafayette's 1844 tour with a silk shawl laid for him on the sidewalk. Also notes strikes at J W Waggener quarry and a Rhodesia letters from Bulawayo. Wellington post office to gain second class status with higher clerk pay.
Pensions granted include Richard J. Ryan declared dead with a payment of 4300 for Hays. Pensions listed for Resin Pisher Nortonville and Christian Hildenbrand Russell show increases. Shafter Oregon area listed for Samu Hayes Medicine Lodge with 18 to 17. Joseph HL.
Birth announcement from Fort Scott Oregon missionaries F B Brown and wife in Chang-teh Fa Hunan province reports their child of American parentage. Leavenworth Republicans nominate Brewster for mayor Huhen for city clerk Mitchell for city attorney Carpentier treasurer council candidates include Ryan Caney Kauffman Rapp Kreckder Kempf. Havana Mason
Philadelphia reports a severe typhoid outbreak with 3424 cases and 360 deaths in the first ten weeks of the year. A new cerebro spinal meningitis rise, or spotted fever, adds 13 deaths in 34 cases, linked to unfiltered Schuylkill river water. Council reforms waterworks failed to pass.
London March 16 Mr Goschen told the house of Commons that the admiralty has not decided on the two new battleship designs to be built next year. There is strong belief both ships will closely copy the Oregon s specifications admired in the recent war. It is said the admiralty has the full Oregon plans, likely supplied by the US navy department.
Free offer targets Topeka readers claiming Dean's Kidney Pills restore function and relieve backaches from kidney and urinary disorders. Advocates strong testimonials, asserts this remedy outperforms rivals and boosts vitality. Ends by noting a friendly gift accompanies the purchase.
Doan’s Kidney Pills will be given free to 1000 kidney sufferers at the undersigned address on one day only Monday March 20 after 9 a.m. First come first served. This is a regular size box, not a sample. Rowley and Snow druggists southeast corner Sixth and Kansas Avenue. Bring this ad. Sole agents Poster Millburn Co Buffalo N Y.
George Newburger aged eighty two, uncle to Abraham Hummel, dies after attempting to recover a lost tile as a fire truck arrives at 402 East 125th Street. The off horse strikes him, the wheels pass over, causing fatal internal injuries. Fire engine 14 responded to the blaze.
A Little Rock dispatch reports panic in the Arkansas legislature as Senator Lankford is diagnosed with smallpox. After a half hour debate, the House votes to vaccinate all members.
Five men armed with hooks and stove pokers attacked sparrow nests on Boston common this morning near Tremont Hall. The effort, backed by law, destroyed hundreds of nests and seats but no birds were killed. Crowds watched as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals urged restraint amid the commotion.
President McKinley awoke in Thomasville Ga after a good night’s sleep to a sunny day. He planned a drive to the Country Club two miles from town where golf and trap shooting are offered. He drove one of the team and appeared steadier with a touch more color and sparkle.
Senator Lucien Baker plans re election in two years and reviews the field in Topeka this afternoon with political allies. He will remain at home through the summer and fall, not returning to Washington until December, amid prep for possible shifts and a special session. Rock Island Route Homeseeker’s Excursions offer low round trips on March 21 to northwest, south and southwest regions.
Obscured local notices report the death of John Eppel of 164 Emmett Street at 26 and funeral set for St. Josephs German Catholic Church at 8 AM tomorrow. A second minor death of a seven month old child of Mr and Mrs Thompson on Enat Twelfth Street occurred with a 4 PM funeral today. Additional fragments reference to Topeka and medical cures, with nonsensical OCR errors about ministers and cough remedies.
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