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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented OCR page from Topeka State Journal features mixed items and commentary. It references editors, subscription terms, political opinions, international notes, science and industry topics, and social commentary with scattered names and places, capturing a restless late nineteenth century newspaper voice.
Fragmentary notes discuss women and social chatter around Easter observances. Mentions are vague about conversations on virtue, marriage, and public perception. The piece references a man past forty facing social expectations and possible breach of promise issues in a bemused tone.
An old Wellsville case resurfaces as Mrs Carter allegedly placed her infant under a closet door, prompting rescue. Meanwhile John Harrison and Miss Lewis planned a wedding but faced uproar when paternity claims and coercive pressure led to the ceremony being called off. The county attorney hears the matter as further gossip swirls around the incident.
Reports detail a string of incidents at La Goubran near Toulon Bruges and Marseille with a major blast in a war department explosives laboratory. Chief Engineer Weil and assistants D Quivile among three hurt as windows blackened and damage spread. Officials say foul play unlikely amid rising public alarm.
A court in Altona sentences photographers Wirke, Priester, and Spoencke for taking without permission a photograph at the deathbed of the late ex Chancellor Rhemercken. Wirke faces six months, Spoencke five months, while Priester receives three months imprisonment for the offense and connivance.
In vivid testimonial form the clippings describe Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that quickly blends with the blood to cleanse and heal. Stories include a Lockport mother cured after years of leg disease, a man escaping gangrene and insomnia, and others recovering from malaria, rheumatism, and scrofula.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a health ad or notice promoting sarsaparilla pills for liver care in Wisconsin. The readable text is garbled but suggests product claims and regional reference without clear outcomes or dates.
Salina authorities raided J C Stevens wholesale house capturing a wagon load of Niquer and beer under a state prohibitory law. The county attorney later dismissed the case as unjustified and perjury accusations loomed against Jack Williams. Goods were ordered returned to Stevens and did return.
Thirteen workers at the Oske Loosa plant on West Beneath Street walked out at noon after the superintendent and owners refused to raise wages from five to two dollars per day. A spokesman said promises of a raise were made in recent weeks but never fulfilled. Thirteen quit. two who stayed returned to work. The miners allege the mine earns about $500 net weekly for its owners.
First zinc ore shipment from Galena district bound for Swansea Wales was sent last Saturday by the Galena Mining Bureau, a group including E St. Geo Noble and Russell Elliott, delivering three carloads to Vivian & Sons in Swansea. The ore traveled via Memphis and New Orleans. Aiming to export 160 tons weekly to England, the firm also dispatched two carloads of lead east today over the Frisco.
Lindsborg plans the annual Messiah performance on March 2 with soloists Mme Vitt and Miss Smith, a Stockholm-based conductor Prof Thorstenberg, and an orchestra of about 40 players plus a 220-strong chorus. Afternoon concerts feature the Bethany band and orchestra.
The W C T U convention of the Third district closed its two days meeting in Winfield with many visiting ladies returning home. Attendance was large and Biss Minnie Johnson, district superintendent, spoke at length as the sessions concluded.
Abilene residents recall a dinner surprise when steaming ears of sweet corn were served from home canned jars. A householder had a tinsmith fashion jars about the size of a dish five, cooking corn bits inside and sealing them. Guests marveled that the canned corn tasted better with the cob than fresh.
The Monday Afternoon club launches a reform to improve the townscape by planting trees along streets from Main toward the station. Santa Fe will create a park around the station with Station Agent Bechtel extending tree rows to the bridge, encouraging citizens and homeowners to support the effort for a prettier drive to the station. Governor Stanley to appoint Wichita city court judges and county officials, with Derby reporting strong cane and kaffir seed crops and county leaders planning reforms at Topeka reform school and state charit i es.
Washington reports Cadet HL Peterson of the school ship Chase resigned from the revenue cutter service after charges were pressed. The Treasury Department accepted the resignation without pressing the charges. He is believed engaged to Miss Charlotte Crane the actress.
A Topeka district court action targets a slot machine as a gambling device and nuisance at George Turehart’s store on Eighth Street and Kansas Avenue. Organizers plan more lawsuits against proprietors allowing machines, with lawyers hired to test whether slots are gambling devices. The anti slot movement shifts from criminal Cubbison law to civil action, anticipating court ruling.
John B Dolman former Rock Island lawyer seeks in district court custody of his two children and a reduction of $60 monthly alimony paid to his ex wife The couple divorced two years ago Dolman now practices law in St Joseph He contends he cannot pay 300 monthly and requests custody His ex wife a teacher appears with her attorney and her young daughter In court she says she can care for the children
In Potwin Place a caucus nominated a ticket for city offices to prevent council complications if Topeka fails to annex Potwin Place. The slate includes Mayor J. W. F. Hughes, Police Judge W. M Forbes, City Clerk W. A. Quigsey, Street Commissioner J. H Thompson, Marshal John Baker, and council members W. N. Tincher W. A. Myers J. W. Stoker N. H Loomis L. A. Stebbins. The Patricolo Grand Concert company visit is announced with performers and seat reservations opening at Rowley & Snow's. A substitute for Edward Everett Hale may be announced soon. The S.C. dancing academy will reopen March 4 at 615 Kan. Ave. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises collar edging services.
Friends of Senators Quay and Penrose in Washington deny a Youngstown wire report that the Pennsylvania legislature’s failure to elect a senator would trigger Penrose’s retirement and a governor appointment of Quay. Allies remain hopeful an election occurs before April 20, while Quay is in Florida and Penrose in Pennsylvania.
Mrs Alice Bittles died early this morning in Kansas City. Remains will be brought to Topeka and the funeral set for 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from Palmer's chapel. She was wife of the late William Bittles and mother of Mrs J C Darling, one of Topeka's oldest residents. Mrs F D Place, formerly of Topeka, died in Oneonta New York, of heart failure.
The Western league of baseball magnates met at the Republican House to arrange the season schedule. The circuit’s makeup needs revision and Grand Rapids admission is denied by Ban Johnson. Comiskey signs Chance at first base and Vanderbeek trades with Manning for Dungan. Columbus may open the season, with a move to Cleveland if the National league abandons the territory.
Five Dupont powder works mills at Penn's Grove New Jersey exploded this afternoon. Two workers were killed and two injured in the blast.
Only hours remain for voter registration as books close at 10 PM tomorrow. The First ward race drives the city’s largest eligible registration, especially with J B Betts favored for pro city ownership of the water plant. Mergen in the Second ward faces opposition but incumbents in three other wards are broadly supported.
Bila M Haber has filed for divorce from her husband Philip L Haber a farmer near Auburn. The notice indicates the action started in court and outlines the marital dispute without detailing further.
Spotash Grocery advertises low prices on a wide range of staples and canned goods. Items include 19 pounds sugar for 1.00, Jubilee and Aurora flour, green gages, plums, ginger snaps, citrus fruit, tomatoes, corn, rice, lard, wash boards, sugar syrup, pickles, salt meats, bacon, sugar cured hams, coffee brands, evaporated raspberries, raisins, Uneeda biscuits, and tobacco. Mail orders welcome.
Mrs Haber petitions the court for custody of four children amid fears her husband will desert them. A young woman linked to the family case is named as co-respondent in the suit. 21 meals cost 2.25 dollars. Frank Jongs of 528 Karias Avenue operates a sewing and mending service and a free American Steam Laundry offering shirt washing services.
Corner lot Harrison area offers a four room house with three corner entries and a shop. Desired by buyers seeking small footprint plus usable workspace. Agents note demand for single family homes with basic amenities.
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