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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
4
A garbled federal subscription notice mixed with wide ranging excerpts from Indianapolis and Chicago sources. The items discuss alimony in gold, tariff reform, a push for free trade with Port Rico, stock dividends, and political maneuvering around the Cleveland administration, with scattered references to the Minnesota and Topeka papers and the need for national banking and justice reform.
The piece critiques Republican opposition to the Dingley tariff and the push for free trade. It argues a 25 percent tariff would be adequate to fund administration costs while highlighting tensions over Porto Rico duties and public support for protective measures. The article references the Ways and Means Committee and calls for honest leadership amid contentious tariff proposals.
A column from the Atehiaon Globe lampoons gender roles and social manners. It portrays a mix of anecdotes about women watching men, church social duties, household finance, and opinions on competence and favors, reflecting early 20th century attitudes and civic observations from Atchison.
The fragment reflects on prudence vanity and social pretenses with aphorisms about love friendship money fame and honesty. It mentions promissory notes remarks on wine passion and the ritual of marriage amid etiquette and humor. The tone resembles a period moralizing quip column.
The Kansas Grain Dealers Association elected officers for the ensuing year. L Cartelson of Muscotah was named president, A Higgins of Stockton vice president, with a Hi Roller of Greelevines serving as secretary treasurer. A report, inspection notes, and papers were presented at the meeting. An excursion left Wednesday for Galveston and will return next Thursday, with W Price presenting “Overbidding.”
Deputy U S Marshal Mooney arrested W J Parker and Louis Hulett in Fort Scott after they were held in Chetopa on counterfeiting charges. They faced bond denial, with 171 counterfeit dollars and about $16 in genuine money found. Hulett said he found the coins at a railroad crossing. Parker claimed little involvement. Merchants identified both men as passing the fakes. Three dollars were reportedly circulated. The case suggests wider counterfeit activity in the area.
Fort Scott, Kansas, young Latham, jailed on a kidnapping charge with $260 allegedly linked to Fadith Downs. His wealthy father from Ceres has not acknowledged the request for funds. A Poland woman, daughter of a Ceres-born father, was released after a similar appeal, and a promise was secured for her return home. A tearful scene at the jail highlighted the outcome.
Wichita report says A Maxwell of Winfield is charged in federal court with using mail to peddle a so called electric invention that promised to revolutionize lighting. He allegedly sold a nonworking machine to the Odd Fellows lodge at Sea Animas Colorado and failed to ship most material while keeping about $157.58.
In Salina March 16 large military funerals tallied for Henry H. Morrison and Samuel M. Wilnen who died in the Philippines. Services were at the Presbyterian church with a guard of honor and a firing squad salute at the cemetery. Attendees included company M Twentieth Kansas and the local veterans post members.
The Sterling club, a men’s organization, fills 90 rooms over Pair and Shancks store into habitable apartments for rest and retreats. Couches for daytime naps and quiet rooms are provided, with strict prohibitions on time of liquors.
Wellington officials report a dramatic debt reduction from 316000 bonded obligations since May 3, 1884. By March 16, the city claims debt contracted has been cut significantly, noting strong fiscal management and steady payments over the period.
A council resolution proposes a sinking fund levy to reduce city bonded debt significantly over 16 years. The plan envisions raising funds through a five mill levy to create a sinking fund sufficient to retire the indebtedness and wipe it out within the period.
Fire destroyed a three story Beloit hotel amid discovery of insurance coverage. Brunswick house saved most furniture. building insured for 2400 and contents for 500. Nearby, Parker Creamery opened a high western state skim station at Eakin Lakin with D A McCristal in charge. Lawrence professor L T Blake elected to American Physical Society. Ralph Forde shoots and brings down a seven foot eagle near Verdigris. Emporia Gazette reports cemetery road fixes. Lawrence plans macadam to cemetery. Prohibition trials in McPherson bring jail terms and fines. Rural mail route opens west of Lawrence serving 1000+ residents. Abilene hosts receptions for Mary Vance Humphrey and Julia Rockwell.
An advertisement-style notice touts Dr W G a renowned authority offering a trial of his famous method for curing hernias and ruptures. It references suffering patients and promises public access to the treatment free to all with testimonials, claiming success for a young patient and urging readers to seek relief through the advertised approach.
W Y Church, superintendent of Insurance, has entered the race for superintendent of insurance, subject to the Republican state convention. Marion county Republicans endorsed him yesterday naming delegates to the state convention. Church is expected to be easily nominated with no opposition, and insurance men praise his efficient tenure. The Marion Republicans also endorsed the state administration and urged support for J M Miller for Congress at Export next Tuesday.
Washington reports Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett has secretly married Dr Stephen Townsend of London after meeting in Genoa. Burnett traveled from Washington in October and sailed February 28 on the North German Lloyd Empress. Townsend, a physician, is connected to Maytham Hall Kent and to the writer’s forthcoming dramatic adaptation of The Willoughby Claim. Vivian Burnett, her son, and Townsend’s life path are noted amid plans for Riviera Corsica travels.
State Auditor George BE Cole presents a comparative statement on delinquent state taxes for counties from 188s to present. Beginning 1995 the total due stood at 145 234 dollars and rose to 622%% by 189% before 1898 payments reduced the balance to 59 518. By 156 only 34 counties owed nothing. 56 counties had paid up to date, leaving state accounts balanced and improving state business.
Democrats of Kansas arrange lodging during the national convention in Kansas City. Describes rival Republican club settings, a disputed offer, and statewide attendance projections from 2,900 to 10,000. Mentions personal finances and remarks by Chicago report.
New York March 16 Charles Thomas Davis editor of the Wall Street Review and five others are indicted in a transit conspiracy. He posted $11 bail on two rumors indictments and another for conspiracy. In Tombs a week. Police capts told to curb actions against hotels and cafes with rush fees.
In the first convention of the year the Fifth district Republicans re nominated Congressman Calderhead and selected delegates to the national convention. Delegates listed include J. R. Burton Abtene W. W. Caldwell and Concordia with alternates T. Yoder and others. A report claimed Burton sought a national convention seat but was denied by party managers.
The Kansan conference of the Evangelical association held its annual session in Jewell City on March 18. The meeting opened Thursday morning with Bishop Horn of Cleveland presiding at the opening ceremony in the city.
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