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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
4
Fragments from the Topeka State Journal include opinions on local and world affairs. The page discusses Philippine events, U S politics, and Kansas civic matters with references to Topeka ordinances, presidential prospects, and British parliamentary debates on women’s suffrage. It mentions Gent. Funston, Alger, Pulitzer, and the Twentieth Kansas Office. Several city issues and industrial notes appear alongside foreign news and commentary.
SOL LONG'S POETRY discusses Bent Murdock the El Dorado Republican power figure. The piece mocks Bent Mundock and a group on the tow-path, portraying rival factions and a chaotic scene as verses blur political rivalry with rural road lore.
A mosaic of maxims and jests reflects social foibles in Topeka and Atchison. Bits critique gender roles, aging, and public life, noting changes in women’s visibility, church resignations, and a culture of gossip. The piece pairs wry aphorisms with dated regional humor and curiosities.
A collage of wry maxims and pithy observations on talk, leadership, memory, knowledge, and opinion. It humorously critiques gossip, silence, and prudence while musing on leadership, truth, and human folly with aphoristic turns.
A witty dated reflection on marriage and love noting its supposed self justifications and social perceptions. The piece lampoons a wife’s imagined powers and the dynamics of domestic life with ironic humor.
Leavenworth May 4 The penitentiary board awarded a contract for machinery for a twine factory at the Kansas prison. The plant will cost about 23000 and be ready by September 1 with a daily capacity of about 11000 pounds. The twine trust warns of a price cut to undercut state output.
Hutchinson May 4 The state rests in the murder trial of John Moore accused of killing his five children on March 20. Evidence suggests Moore’s epilepsy may have impaired memory during the night of the fire while defense contends he was a devoted father. Moore testified briefly denying the killings as his wife described his epilepsy spells and behavior.
Wichita May 4 The tenth session of the Transmississippi Commercial Congress to be held May 31 and June 12 promises to be a success. It aims to promote business interests develop regional resources and increase trade while fostering fraternal ties and cooperation among commercial bodies with governors and congress members expected to attend led by Hawaii’s Hueh Crafe former president of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
Wichita May 4 Jerry Simpson opposes J W Tapp the defeated Sulvaging Army candidate for Wichita mayor and fusion nominee for congress. He says Seventh district will not send freaks to Congress and backs Wiebke, Tagening to work tops, while hinting at supporting Toler of Wichita to gain Sedgwick county delegation. Tapp counters that Toler cannot lead the delegation and that reform in the Seventh district will topple fusion efforts.
Kansas newspaper veteran Hetires after forty four years in harness ends long career. Bead served twenty years in daily work in the city and in all papers he edited, profits and vitality marked by every issue.
Wellington May 4 The city council voted not to pay the bonds, declaring them illegally issued. A committee recommended that the bonds be reconsidered, and held that individual councilmen could be liable for funds misused in the unlawful purpose.
The Reflector buys the brick block on Third and Spruce formerly housing C P Fenton’s Hour and Feed and G M Well Swan’s store. A new permanent home for the paper will place composing and press rooms on the ground floor after arches connect the two stores. The building will be refitted, painted and made an ideal newspaper home with a premier corner as the city’s west attractive business place. Possession is planned around pane.
Lawrence May 4. Kansas University professors Hopking and Carruth doubt the need for aggressive action in the Philippines, urging caution and cessation of hostilities. Meanwhile pension notices list grants to several individuals in Potwin Caldwell Logan Leavenworth and other towns, with amounts and status.
Ex pert Evans reports examination of books of J. E. Wiscoskle ex city treasurer of Argentina shows a shortage between 20 000 and 25 000. The audit, not completed, already reveals a deficit over 19 000. The mayor and council heard the finding at last night’s meeting and were surprised by the surprise in the accounts.
Abliene May 4 Abbey Moore on the Gixblet court yesterday argued that Herington must levy taxes heavy enough to pay the city debt and cover running expenses. The Bank of Herington filed the action, showing judgments and warrants totaling 890,508 dollars. Warrants have drawn 6 percent interest and have been outstanding for years.
May 4 report from Marysville states a board of education re-elected Superintendent R McKelvey then placed him under arrest for bigamy after his first wife arrived from Obit. A world meeting was held last night and he is barred from school duties pending the affair’s settlement. He and his wife have three children in Burlington. Adam Thomas eight miles northeast of town displayed pine wolves to town, selling some and auctioning others’ scalps to the county.
Boliva May 4 The annual state convention of the Degree of Honor A D U holding a two days session in Sulinn About 250 delegates present The day was taken up with routine business The session was held behind closed doors A reception for delegates was given at Odd Fellows hall last evening.
Mike Garrity a prosperous farmer died by his own hand at his home several miles south of here yesterday after domestic trouble likely worsened his state of mind.
The 16 year old daughter of J C Peterson a farmer near Brookville Saline county disappeared last night and a farm hand named John Pitte also went missing The father followed but the girl eluded him The Peerless Steam Laundry has introduced a device for smoothing edges and cuts.
State Dental association sessions feature Dr J D Patterson of Kansas City lecturing on maxillary diseases with charts. discussions led by EL Bergstresser and J Hoot focus on porcelain bridges filings distal cavities and homemade porcelain furnace demonstrations. A future meeting site is chosen as A E Pei of Chicago to lecture on neuralgia etiology.
T J Coughlin, long time chief clerk at the Topeka asylum, has purchased the Tayman Oberley Hardware company at 702 Kansas Avenue. The firm will be renamed TJ Coughlin Hardware Company, with J A Oberlenue and M the old owner to continue for three months.
A. Craig, a colored man charged with bicycle theft, had to be tackled by four men to be handcuffed in the county jail after his court appearance. He resisted returning to the courthouse, and constable Ross and Officer Lucas were forced to drag him from the building to the jail.
J H Lane, advance agent for Chiquita the Cuban midget, visits Topeka to arrange a May 8 appearance at the Grand Opera House. At 27 inches tall and 17 pounds, the 20 year old carries trunks of dresses and diamonds worth about 200000 dollars, promising a showy act for a week.
A Topeka youth named Clarence Gregg was injured at La Junta California while attempting to board a Santa Fe freight train. His right leg was severed below the knee and he was taken to the company hospital in La Junta. The incident is believed to be a suicide or theft attempt. no match for the name appears in the local directory.
John Breckinridge, a Black man claimed born in Kentucky, was arrested by United States Deputy Marshal for selling liquor to Iowa Indians near White Cloud, in violation of federal law. He faces a hearing next Wednesday before United States Commissioner W. L. Bond at Leavenworth.
Senator E C Walcott announces with Henry J Woolfort they will depart for Carlebud for six weeks, planning to return in time to host President McKinley on his western trip. Spain Gets 55,000,000. New York May 4 The first of four entry warrants of 1000 to pay the Tish InGerenity delivered to James Bunman of the National Bank by Oliver Taigny, secretary of the Wrench embassy, Washington. Woman Suffrage Beaten Again. Hartford May 4 Connecticut House defeats bill for woman suffrage 46 to 6. Farmer Falls For 113,000. Chicago May 4 William A Boles, farmer of Barengy IA, files bankruptcy liabilities 113,000. creditors include several banks.
Durango Colorado May 4 A surprise as Buffalo Jones appeared near Ignacio with 300 followers from Gathie Oklahoma and Was met by Dr E D Alle. Jones aims to start a townsite named Tabor on the reservation with hopes of more villages and railroad interest on the ground.
John Lawrence Hall a 14 year old inmate at the reform school died in an engine house accident when crushed by a large fly wheel during night duty. Witnesses describe the wheel, belt and shaft motion as hall fell head first into the wheel before being churned to death. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental with no one held responsible.
Topeka men lead the Kansas State Homoeopathic Medical Society officers for the coming year. President Win B. Swan of Topeka was elected, with vice president Frances M. Jackson of Emporia, secretary W. E. Buck of Kingman, and treasurer Miriam A. Swift of Topeka.
Anas Bankers Life Insurance Wormimursoner Church plans to review Bankers Mutual Insurance of Des Moines for authorization to operate in the state. A letter asks if the company is licensed and notes substantial insurance written recently. Mr Church aims to arrange a meeting with the firm.
In Kansas City, the Supreme Court hears quo warranto proceedings filed by Attorney General A. W. A. Godard challenging the Zimmer fire and police commissioner act, passed at a special legislative session, on grounds it creates corporate powers by special enactment. The filing seeks to deem the statute unconstitutional.
Dr S Lauwrenes of 11 Dorado prepares memorial protesting any officer appointment to command the Twin Ueth Kansas regiment. He argues it would be gross injustice and breach of precedent to appoint anyone but Lieutenant Colonel Little St. Lawrence.
London Star Life outlines new Russian rules for native and foreign travelers. Licenses cost 50 rubles and a further 500 rubles for the trade firm’s representation. Licenses valid for one year from January with renewals in November December, obtainable via local treasury or municipal authorities. Fines up to 1650 rubles for unlicensed activity. Jewish entrepreneurs require ministerial sanction. Also notes moralizing line about good habits and a mix of market gossip and local notices bundled in the page.
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