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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1899
Page
4
A chaotic OCR fragment presents notices and quips about newspapers and editors, Kansas volunteers, political trusts, and foreign affairs. It includes editorials on Aquinalis, the Philippines, and China, mentions fire insurance and money orders, and jokes about fashion hats and summer vacations. It references Omaha needs, bankers, and local anecdotes from Atchison and Columbus, with bemused social commentary throughout.
The Philadelphia Record argues three iron and steel combines aim to consolidate rails wires tires and more, using ore coal and transport access to dominate prices. Consumers may be protected by tariffs taxation and law, though fear remains of corporate power harming public welfare.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses liquor, sin, and a man named Dowey with hints that drinking leads to death. The readable bits describe social judgment at a bar and the idea that one’s vice is exposed after another man dies. Names, places, and clear events are incomplete.
The editorial praise extols Funston of Kansas as a bold, fearless combatant from the Philippines theater. It lauds his grit, leadership, and readiness to charge into danger, describing him as a symbol of courage and national pride in the Sunflower state.
William Young of New York is to dramatize Ben Hur and plans a New York premiere in November with about 50 performers. Gen Lew Wallace backs a legitimate drama blending spectacle and opera, with music by a prominent composer and crucial climaxes from the novel excluding the crucifixion. The six act production will feature the sea battle chariot race and the Daphne grove scene with careful historical detail and religious restraint.
A. C. Jobes reports from Washington that President McKinley will try to attend the Transmississippi congress in Wichita May 31 to June. The plan includes a Yellowstone Park visit after Hot Springs and potential stopovers in Denver and Wichita. If Senator Wolcott returns from rope, Denver may be added to the western trip en route west.
Ereperia May 9 The Gazette notes two new smallpox cases yet the situation remains similar to Saturday The new cases are Mrs Joseph Rickabaueh and Will Burns both on Exchange Street Miss Sellers an early patient died The board reports others improving Doctors vaccinate in offices Town residents flee fear Mayor Morte seeks Sisters of Mercy nurses six volunteers Two sisters go to tents with a farewell The Catholic schools will close to allow nurses to serve until the epidemic ends
Exchange Bank of Atchison attaches unexempt property in Seneca tied to Governor A J Felt amid litigation over control of the Atchison Champion. Mrs John A Martin recalled years ago a sharp remark about loading Champion material into a wagon and dumping it in the Missouri River.
May 9 Garnett reports several smallpox cases prompting possible quarantine. A young man exposed in Kansas City returned home, attended a social event for Garnett's elite, and soon fell ill with smallpox. The community expresses alarm as additional cases emerge.
John Flynn, an Atchison Democrat elected city marshal in April, files suit in district court to remove J W Starr, his Republican opponent who claims appointment by Governor Stanley. Starr had been named to a temporary post created weeks before the election. Flynn argues the commission runs two years and seeks to bar Starr from office. Judge Casey, a Republican, has issued writs recognizing Starr. Salt to oust Starr was brought today.
Doniphan Judge Stuart refused to grant a divorce to Hien Philips from M Phillips, citing an arranged marriage via a matrimonial paper. The Arkansas origin wife, Mrs Phillips, faced the court’s stance that it will not dissolve a contract formed by such paper.
Cora Bloss an orphan girl living near Wilcox Nebraska died by suicide using paris green after accusing farmer James Gilbert of assault. Gilbert and his brother fled with Gilbert’s wife pleading for her husband’s punishment. Relative Het rick cared for Cora who was well regarded at the local schoolhouse. Posses pursue the Giberts.
Salina area farmer uncovers a wedding ring lost 23 years ago when a cyclone swept over a farm southwest of Salina. Mrs P Eckstrand had misplaced the ring in the gales and, despite decades of burial, the ring appeared fresh when the farmer plowed the field recently.
Surveyor L Bald win and assistant Benjamin Tilton began a United States coast and geodetic service project in Abilene today. The team started at the courthouse old mark and moved north to Union Pacific, then west toward Solenon, with plans to continue to northern Nebraska. The effort aims to establish precise levels and benchmarks. work has been ongoing for years but stalled previously.
Fragments advertise a Mystic Cure for Rheumatism by Swift & Holliday of Topeka and claim cures after doctors failed. Also promoted are savings on pianos and organs from H W Me Daniel representing T J Washburn Pian House. Additional lines tout One Minute Cough Cure for pneumonia flu grippe and similar ailments. Local businesses Stansfield Wilson Krastd Kane & Co and American Steam Laundry listed with address and phone.
Arkansas City, May 3. B Cobert son, a local miner, found ore specimens in prospect holes west of the city. He displayed rock described as containing ore and said to come from a hole about twenty four feet deep.
Rain delayed the Knights Templar parade this morning and the event resumes this afternoon with the grand commandery officers in uniform. Topeka and Newton commanderies lead the march, while Perry Hoisington and Lieut Perry Helsington headline the exhibitions at the Masonic temple. A banquet may conclude the conclave.
The state treasurer declined to pay a 1874 contract bill for 75 dollars for 25 days of fraighting in Barber county. It was approved December 16, 19?4 and marked OK by Captain C. R. Hicks, head of the Barber county militia company. The claim was presented by A Tuggett, the original claimant.
A Durango bulletin reports Weasil Ski and other Indians beat Mexican herders near the lower Florida mesa by the Animas River, killed five horses and a large sheep herd, and threaten further actions if whites stay. Sheriff Thompson heads to scene to arrest the unruly group as locals fear further clashes. The twelve-mile distance from Denver is noted.
The United States government settles its claims with Morocco. The Chicago then departs Tangier to resume its voyage around Africa.
Topeka doctors held a meeting Monday night and declared the cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak in the city was caused by seven distinct micro-organisms. Each had long, complex names, but all shared a fear of clean surroundings. A paper at the Topeka Academy of Medicine discussed the epidemic, noting about 200 cases.
Ex President Harrison, en route to England, heads to act as chief counsel for Venezuela in the boundary dispute. He expects the case to last two to three months with sessions to begin around June 16. When asked if he is an expansionist, he said he has views he is not ready to publish yet.
American Fire Insurance company of Philadelphia is admitted to do business in Kansas for the first time. State agent: N. Miller of Des Moines Iowa. Other ads note Kedol Dyspepsia Cure and local business names.
Tickets limited to July 16 on sale May 14 and 15 for 60 dollars. Travel via Los Angeles to Ogden or reverse, or choose same route for round trip. Agent Thos L King Santa Fe Route Topeka announces this limited offer.
Range of prices on stock furnished by J Cy Goings, commission merchant, receiver and chaser of grain, in Topeka Kansas. Ory 3 2885 listing. Portland via Santa Fe Route noted in circular text.
Low rates offered for Baptist travelers and others with round trip to San Francisco for 60 dollars. Return validity limited to July 18 with a June Pullman service and complimentary chair care to California daily. Agent King of Topeka provides illustrated literature describing points of interest.
Colorado Springs and Blue 18.00 A low rate sale advertised for May 16 and 17, with references to June 10. For details contact T. Lo King, agent. Downtown shopping noted at the Hotel Oxford and Restaurant, with a 38 cent dinner offer.
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