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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1899
Page
3
A fragmentary report describes multiple generations of a family with references to ages and roles. The text mentions a household including a matriarch or elder and a younger member seeking guidance, touching on family dynamics and future plans.
Fragmented OCR records a dramatic sermon scene with a Black man struck dead during religious fervor. The narrative mentions wrath, church attendance, and an investigation into the mysterious death amid public gathering and burial rites. The text references clergy and community reactions, with placeholder phrases reflecting garbled OCR.
Ailing 83 year old miller Millikan, once wealthy and long a Civil War era mail carrier, received a post office notice about a $5 payment tied to a share of a breakup. He had hoped to be freed from hardship as he faced potential divorce and support issues. He returned home after a visit, seeking care.
Mrs Katharine Gould, formerly Miss Katharine Clemons, refuses to wet foot aboard the Niagara after her husband's big steam yacht suffered a fatal accident during repairs. Pat Rooney, a mason, fell through a hatchway while ballast work was underway and died. Mrs Gould later refused to board the vessel as repairs continued and a damage suit against Howard Gould was filed by Rooney's widow.
Carlinville Illinois reports the birth of triplets weighing five pounds each to Mrs Kite lam wife of Raniwel Killam a tarher. All three babies are healthy and expected to live long. The mother is a small woman with a notable family history of twins or triplets.
Cairo Ohio March 20 five cases of smallpox are reported at Gibson wood camp below Tiptonville Tenn Frank Gibson leads a crew of twenty four men digging out pipe wood for Manule Pulp company One man from the camp arrived with smallpox and was sent to the port house Several others sought to come up today but the boat could not move The men are surrounded by water and living together in the rewsbo at Medicine and purses will be sent them tomorrow Bly's Cream Halm advertised as a remedy for nasal catarrh and cold in the head is marketed by Ely Brothers New York for 50 cents.
A fragmentary note mentions an OSV castle and a character named Toonz, with unclear dialogue about the quest. The readable text hints at a playful or coded phrase and a cautionary stage part of the scene, combining fantasy imagery and whimsy.
Havana reports a Saturday night clash between police and civilians at a public mulatto ball in San Jose street leaving numerous wounded and rumors of two police killed. American troops summoned to restore order as reserves battled attackers. Police captain Estampes badly injured and horizon of further arrests and public opinion split between support and condemnation of police actions.
U S and United Kingdom commerce figures show growing domestic exports with the United States surpassing Britain in total yearly exports for 1998 and eight months through February. The report notes steady increases since 1879, with Britain maintaining a proportionate share of world market growth and a historic trend toward a friendly rivalry in global trade.
The article notes a 63 percent rise in general exports during the period while U S imports from the United Kingdom did not rise similarly. It contrasts 1898 UK imports with 1879 levels, citing figures around $108.5 million to $108.9 million, highlighting a widening export surplus for the United States.
Patrick Walsh former mayor and U S senator from Augusta died at his home after a three month illness of nervous prostration. A prominent Georgia figure he led civic and press interests here for decades serving in the city council state legislature and the Democratic National Committee. Walsh edited the Augusta Chronicle and guided southern development before his death in March.
Reporter notes ex congressman Simpson denies preparing a tell all work though hints at a series of letters on politics. He mentions possibly writing “My Observations and Experiences in Politics” but declines specifics. Also mentions a genuine orangutan exhibit heading to the city zoo from Chicago via manager Frank Cook.
J J Cutting, once of Boston, arrived from Nicaragua claiming he served as a lieutenant of the Rama Rifles in the Central Nicaraguan uprising. He says the revolt would have succeeded if leaders like Reyes had not shown cowardice. Cutting warns of unbearable taxation and says American mine owners foresee another revolution.
Dayton files a suit against the City Railway seeking 5.4? damages for impairment and destruction of underground water pipes due to electrolytic action from electric car current. The complaint alleges careless management diverts current to pipes toward the power house, causing corrosion and water service disruption. Similar case was filed recently against Peoples Railway.
A proposed California cycleway would run over elevated routes in Los Angeles with a central path and lighting. The plan envisions electric lamps every 20 feet along the center, drainage and angled sides, and a wide pedestrian corridor extending through the city. The project outlines cost estimates and design features as part of a broader transportation proposal.
At a Syracuse Ministers Association meeting Rev Dr James B Kenyon president of the Syracuse Browning Club denounced Kipling as lacking literary merit and called his jungle stories barrack odes and Recessional harmful. Several ministers rose to defend Kipling and urge retraction. The Browning Club is a leading literary group in the region with diverse views on the author.
A March 16 reply from Warner, Vice President of the club, to A L Taylor president in To la Kansas, notes depot facilities at Iola are inadequate and plans have been drawn to increase facilities soon. Work will begin once weather moderates.
Immense copper ledges uncovered near Prince William Sound between Orca and Valdez close to Copper River mouth. One exposed ledge runs 3000 feet long and four feet wide from tide water to a bluff. Additional ledges are being opened by prospectors for the Standard Syndicate, with English investor Lewellyn Williams directing from London by cable.
Tacoma police say T. F. Swartz, named by Dawson advices as an eight year prisoner, is the king of diamond swindlers. The offense occurred last July in Dawson, where he paid bills with gold dust containing brass, fooling many for a long time before exposure.
Olga Nethersole the actress today visited Tower Grove Park and, under Henry Shaw's bequest, planted a young English elm near the Shakespeare statue. The ceremony occurred near the mulberry tree planted by Adelaide Neilson in 1880 and close to the Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett memorial tree. A squad of mounted policemen and many prominent citizens attended.
Rutland March 20 George Dewey has received a letter from his father the admiral indicating he is in good health though fatigued. The admiral expresses hope that his task will be finished soon. Charles Dewey expects his brother to arrive in Washington around June 1 and then visit their old home in Vermont.
Mary Meaterh Tease, famed lecturer, will speak on Certain Un-American Tendencies in New York then travel to Boston for an audience. A secretary notes invitations sent to the Baste editor for an informal talk at 18 Lenox Avenue.
Kansas City hosts a plan to stage a spring music festival directed by Theodore Thomas featuring the Thomas Orchestra Chicago and large choirs from Kansas City and Chicago. The event would present oratorios such as The Messiah and The Creation with famed soloists and stars, scheduled for the week of April 34 including April 30, with ticket prices from 2 cents to a dollar and a $3,000 guarantee fund sought to cover about $25,000 in costs.
County Attorney Sheppard filed an ejectment suit in district court seeking possession of the Criley ranch near Hopler, a $325,000 tract once owned by Deborah Driscoll in name while insane. Plaintiff Annie Anthony, guardian for Deborah Driscoll, alleges the deed was not signed. Defendants include land agent Whitnah, tenants Orr and W G Orr, and the Ashdown heirs of Charles H Peterson. The case centers on contested ownership from 1890 deeds and a Wiscons in conveyance.
Glanders, the fatal horse disease, nears epidemic levels in Kansas City. Over twenty cases reported by Veterinary Surgeon Geo W Werner in the last four weeks as authorities move to stop its spread.
A Missouri case involves Dr. Werner Woe and veterinary Dr. T. E. White, acting in Columbia. A horse at Ay Forest Avenue showing early signs prompts concern over a contagious disease akin to smallpox. Assistant Police Surgeon Manahan deems it the most loathsome case seen, noting danger of transmission through shared drink sources. The city cannot order euthanization. confinement to the stable remains the course while authorities monitor.
Mrs Louise Waring widow of Col George Waring says New York City used her two wheeled hand cart patent without royalties. The City Street Cleaning Department reportedly altered carts and bags, then removed and dumped them. Her counsel Arthur von Vriesen claims infringement and seeks compensation.
An older Springfield Ohio advertisement features a testimony by Mr Wilson claiming kidney trouble relief after using Morrow’s Kid Cure from Switz and Holliday Drug Co. The speaker asserts long battles with ailment ended in days and urges readers to contact John Morrow & Co for purchase at 69 cents or 60 cents for sample.
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