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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1899
Page
4
Fragments from a Topeka State Journal page discuss Filipino policy and public figures such as Funston and Reed, with opinions from Des Moines News Peoria Journal and Tacoma Telegram criticizing franchise handling and trusts. Notes on Topeka politics include First ward independence, Tenth street pavement, Bethany College cooperation, and city franchise cautions.
The piece condemns crude billboard erection and gaudy signs across Topeka and cites Chicago’s building code as an example of required permits. It argues citizens face a lack of legal remedy and urges action to curb visual pollution. The complaint frames aesthetics as a civic issue and calls for reform.
A correspondent notes planting 20 fruit trees about 18 months ago with modest hope. The piece extols fruit trees for shade, beauty, fragrance, and later harvests that can lessen grocery costs. It discusses early blossoms, the eye appeal, and potential long term benefits to a small lot owner.
A scrambled clipping discusses lies and honesty in marriage, noting a woman's agency regarding her husband's life insurance and a woman's claim about a doctor. It references a club, an erotic or adulterous tone, and a visit by a doctor, ending with a remark on dishonesty's pervasiveness.
A fragment discusses risky newspaper ads promising earnings from “agents” and dares readers to name careers that ruin men. The text laments professions that lead to ruin, noting some claim fifty dollars weekly while others earn nothing, and argues law aims to educate and broaden.
A garbled reprinted column offers pithy maxims and quips on life urging restraint, framed as advice about snorers, wisdom in small pleasures, self-control, and a Kentuckian joke about calming waters. It parodies bulletin snippets and political lingo with fragmented, humorous observations.
The Old Settler recalls a past wind storm that toppled fences and houses, likening it to a calmer time in Abilene when a Pennsylvanian family bought land but fled on the eastbound train after a hurried sale. The piece notes the absence of cyclones in those days and mentions tourist sleepers from Topeka to California via Santa Fe.
Lawrence, May 1. Griffin of Lawrence, a 26 year old Kansas University graduate and Phi Beta Kappa, is offered a professorship in political economy at the Imperial University in Tokyo. The post pays 4000 a year for three years with all expenses paid. Griffin, who has studied at Harvard and held a traveling fellowship, awaits a position decision.
A day of terrific wind Sunday affected central and western Kansas with 15 to 50 mph gusts and heavy dust. Sand reduced visibility to 200 yards in places, rooftops, windows, and chimneys were damaged, wind mills toppled, and a lamp in Santa Fe yards ignited but was contained by railroad workers. Affected towns include Abileus Chapman Newton Ellinwood Cimarron and others amid reports of hotel and school damage and widespread debris.
Montrose May 1 Conductor Wright of the Rock Island reported a badly mutilated man found beside the track near Formosa Burk Island. The head lay outside the rails and debris was scattered along the line. a section was ordered to gather the remains.
Private George F H Kay of the Twenty third Infantry was acquitted by a general court martial of murdering William Williams of the same regiment during a march from Cubs to Leavenworth near Washington Missouri. The court, composed of White officers, found Williams had attacked Ray who acted in self defense. Ray was released from the guard house Saturday. Also listed are pension grants for Kansans including Orielyai Ignatius Berry at Kirks City and John Boyd, Dennis Martin, and others with various increases and restorations.
Leavenworth reports April internal revenue collections at 326.5 percent year over year across Kansas and Indian and Oklahoma territories, with stamps and cigars driving totals. Tramps in Dodge City receive meal tickets for work. some refuse. McPherson Republican sold to W. I. Krehbiel of Newton. paper to remain Republican. Arrests in Lansing for theft from Wells Fargo. Baker College alumnus enlisted with Kansas volunteers. Chapman's May 1 wedding of Leonard Taylor and Ide Snyder. Emporia excursion priced at $1.84 via Santa Fe for Redmen Jubilee travel.
In London a sensational tale follows Lady Sophie Scott, wife of Sir Sarmmud Scott. A letter from Dover claims she left with a brother officer, but witnesses deem her actions a result of temporary mental strain. Relations with her husband are strained by money matters, yet reconciliation occurs as news of the incident reaches Ames.
Captain Boynton comes back to New York after a perilous global walking tour begun in San Francisco. He traveled under harsh terms from August 13, guiding a trek with no money or hospitality, aided only by a brown paper message. The voyage touched Lucania arrival and Montemori street amid a chain of names including Melville Haynton, McKey, Flood and Covington.
A bold American journeyed across Spain and beyond in a perilous odyssey. He faced Indian fire in Utah, starvation in the desert, a train crash, and a banged head near Glenese. McKinley wished him well on January 23, 1898, then he wove through the UK to meet Miss Lauder of Glasgow in Dublin and later pursued love across Europe.
Western Union faces a potential walkout as messengers react to a monthly pay drop from 15 to 12 dollars. The boys note bicycle and sweater costs and joke about salaries of wealthy executives, arguing they contribute to the company’s health.
Mrs Julia M Clark wife of Judge J T Clark died suddenly at her home 239 Greenwood avenue after a period of ill health. She left four children in Idaho Topeka Indianapolis and Topeka and had been a longtime member of the Friend in Cornell and the First Presbyterian church. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Miss Lilie Morris Tecumseh died of consumption at her brother in law A E B Sweet’s home 11 Madison street.
In Norfolk Virginia on May 1 the case of Charles Schwartz a 16 year old boy against the Southern Railway company goes to trial. He seeks 20000 damages alleging he fell down a hatchway aboard a chartered ship near West Point four years ago causing a damaged arm. He claims promises of education and a position were made by an agent but no vacancy existed. The suit follows his transfer to work as a messenger for the Postal Telegraph company. The outcome is awaited with unusual interest.
Mo Toptin May 1 reports the Boston syndicate purchasing eighty acres near Avros, including the Tuttle mine, from Minor and Rogers for 500000 in the year’s largest mining deal. Missouri zinc funds attract eastern syndicates as deals approach 3 000 000 while Maryland Casualty prepares to start Kansas operations after regulatory checks.
City council members debate amending the plan to place an auditorium separate from the city hall. City Attorney Bird and others argue the project must follow the proposition approved by voters, with the current sites and funding of 360 008 preserved to ensure a new city hall and auditorium. Critics warn changes could defeat the project and delay construction.
The city railway seeks to lay a double track along Topeka avenue from Tenth to connect with the ground line. The city engineer is asked to locate road lines and materials already purchased. Residents along the avenue oppose encroachment and trolley poles near homes. council action is anticipated through protests by property owners.
The Topeka city council will consider granting a new telephone company a franchise. The plan faces opposition from the Brady firm which fears loss of customers. Tax terms proposed would tax gross receipts at 3 percent for the first five years and 6 percent for the remaining years, with city revenue cited as a motive. A provision allowing rate reductions by the council if needed is also discussed.
William Wikidgl a Topeka young man is described as violently insane after nervous prostration. He is placed under restraint and guarded by attendants and physicians awaiting progress of the illness. Officials believe the condition temporary and he will recover shortly. probate court action was considered but abandoned in favor of private care.
In Aspen Colorado reports from May 1 recount severe winter hardships for mountain sheep at Conupdrum Gulch and Maroni Creek. Trappers Rich Thomson and David Saunders found a dead ram and two near-starved sheep, one a buck and one a ewe, snowbound and eating saplings. They moved the animals to melt-water and provided brush. all were barely alive. Another trapper notes several other dead sheep, suggesting heavy losses across the area near Aspen with bands totaling about 159 animals known in the head of the gulches. Rhodes Enemies Cheer in London as Cecil Rhodes receives cheering news from the Cape colony.
Reports from Bluefields Nicaragua indicate officials pursue policy to crush American business. The government under Reyes is accused of extortion on imports and pressuring American merchants for extra payments. U.S. interests in Bluefields exceed two million dollars in gold as a battleship Detroit stands by to safeguard.
A jumble of property transfers and tax deeds lists parcels in Topeka and surrounding areas. Names include Charlotte Wolf, George Wolf, Gus Anderson, Malcolm, Caverstena, Shawnre county, Frank Patrick, Charles Patrick, Corey, Sam Cress, McDonnell, J. Boss, N. Jones, D. Howard, and Horne's addition with various streetbounds and dollar amounts noted. The piece also contains a long letter defending attorney Overmyer and distancing a local firm from Martindale ratings, ending with signatures from Dobbs & Stoker.
The state basic education commission will convene at 4 20 this afternoon to discuss electing books and other matters for public schools in Kansas over the next five years. The meeting aims to outline the five year plan and related issues for district schools.
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