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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reprints editorials from New York and Rochester papers discussing Dewey’s expected homecoming, campaign buttons, and possible vice presidential pairing. It notes calls for a trusts department, revises opinions on embalmed beef, and surveys historic territorial acquisitions shaping the American republic.
Pittsburg industry workers in the Amalgamated Association receive May and June wage gains. Foodlers gain 25 cents per ton in advance, finishers and hoop mill workers gain 2 percent, as the wage increase for May and June is implemented.
A fragmented assortment of humorous observations on manners and love. The piece questions gender relations and social attraction, recalling anecdotes about perception, virtue, and the inconsistent nature of romantic interest.
Reports from western Kansas counties to Secretary Coburn show a statewide trend of population and agricultural growth. Elevations in cattle, sheep, hogs, and other livestock accompany gains in oats, barley, sorghum, and millet while wheat acreage declines are offset by increases in other crops totals.
A famed bull traveled across the ocean three times to reach Portland, Maine, after a price dispute. Bought by A. J. Libby of Portland Missouri, the bull was shipped from Glasgow to Portland, but port inspectors blocked landfall, causing a return voyage to Scotland, then re-shipment to Boston before landing. The bull faces ninety days in quarantine upon arrival. In San Francisco, July 13, Late Pence, Colorado political figure and attorney in the PairWill case, collapsed in court and is now bedridden at home.
A reader touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the remedy that restored health after illness and claims it purified blood and revived vitality. Multiple testimonials from Worcester Massachusetts, Victor Avenue, Niagara Falls Ontario, Rolland Michigan, and St. Sandusky Ohio laud cures for catarrh gastritis dizziness and blood poisoning.
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Senator W Mason of Tilinuie delivered an address to Horton high school graduates amid crowded seats. He avoided party ties and cited Lincoln Webster and Washington to defend his views. A dispute followed between Superintendent J E Dyche and Editor Bert Howard, culminating in a confrontation when Dyche allegedly threatened Howard with a revolver. the editor asserts self defense and notes no shot was fired.
Fort Scott May 13 A Manila report of March 29 claimed Col Funston of the Twentieth Kansas swam the Marilo river at Malolos and captured eighty prisoners. Second Lieutenant CE Warner confirms a descriptive account, noting Funston’s role as commander of a raft assault and that Warner, then sergeant major, aided from the field. Warner reports Funston was wounded in the hand and later promoted on Funston’s recommendation. the two men were friends.
State of Kansas versus Robert Simons is set in Oswego on May 11. Simons, former president of Neosho Valley Investment Co with a western office in Chetopa, faces charges of embezzlement and fraud related to sold notes described as cleared when heavily mortgaged. He was arrested in Chicago last February while practicing law. conviction prospects are uncertain.
A Nevada embezzlement case ends with Alm sentenced to seventeen months in federal prison after he and others confessed to trafficking bogus nickels. In Lucas, graduates object to holding commencement away from home, with Lucas high students led by Anna Pauley and Lila Scriven seeking local ceremonies as county plans a high school vote.
Cynthia A Banks of Salina is declared insane by a probate court jury. The 13 year old daughter of Eliza Banks of Pleasant Valley township has never spoken a complete sentence since birth. She has endured gradual decline with spells likened to fits, during which she harms herself and emits a single word, though never two words together.
Burr Oak May 12-60. H Truman of this city writes an open letter to W J Bryan proposing joint discussion on expansion policy. He supports the present administration foreign policy and offers conditions for a meeting near a midweek time, aligning with Lord's day service. Elder O S Cook Topeka Kansas referenced as authority.
Sealing May 1 a change at St John s College Salina Prof Gates to resume as headmaster of Rt John s MIN iciry college He will be succeeded by Prof Mize who will conduct the school during the coming year The meeting was attended by Rev Frank Millspaugh bishop of the Episcopal district of Kansas The college will remain under supervision of the Tpizconal church but Mr Mise may conduct it independently Gates has bought the Phillips property on Mount Barbara to convert into a school Washington May 1 printers list origins Thomas Folger Lowell Frank Abernathy Rosedale 8 David F Newson Formosa 5 Mitchell Finney Doniphan 10 Barton Fortney Qbertiet 0 Henry C Dufford Oberlin Additional Thomas small North Topeka 8 5 Incigne ctosiah Tipton McPherenn 96 8 Mursin S Clace Ssnton sales 6 to k John Bowermaster Portland to 8 William B McHan Oakland 87 Rosell Vertle Chetopy 4 Alphene Milner Soldiers home Leavenworth 610 312 Lloyd W Hisgins Horner Springs 8 to 1 Original widows etc Special May 2 Imperial act Abigail Ti Eliot El De rade 30 minor of James H Vosburgh Longton 14 Fatal Fall From Mul Lawrence May 11 Charles Owens fell forty feet from a mill and died His skull was crushed an arm lag broken He was unconscious since the accident Diagnosis from physicians offered little hope Dorrance May 12 Influence of posiologic trannitar in public schools shown by dami? of eight children European parents near here Six boys and two girls are total abstainers from intoxicants and tobacco None are church members
Leavenworth May 12. Serjt Louis Paris brought Joseph Buckley from Haveog under life sentence for murder and placed him in the military prison there last evening. Buckley and Private Hines were in the Second Louisiana volunteers and fought at San Juan Hill. An altercation led to Truckiey killing Hewes and receiving a life sentence. Rockiey, who killed a man in New Orleans three years ago, fled but later joined the volunteers at the start of the Spanish War. The Havana trip was by lendings, and Sergt Paris left last night for Cuba where he is with Company A Eighth United States volunteers.
In Fort Scott on May 11, jury testimony from Mr and Mrs Jerry Groff led to the conviction of Cal Tien of Canada in a federal court. He was found guilty of forging nearly a peck of counterfeit nickels, tied to a wider fraud scheme.
Alfred P. Lasher of New York has filed suit in Shawnee County District Court to set aside the Santa Fe sale and the reorganization of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The action, aided by Jetmore and Jetmore, targets the reorganized company and bonds potentially totaling millions. The case may seek a court receiver and income management for creditors during litigation.
Younkin who faced bigamy charges and two wives fled town with Miss Virgil Davis of Oakland after promises to return to his first wife. County Attorney Jetmore dismissed the case amid pleas from Mrs. Younkin No. 1 and No. 2 and kinfolk. He is now sought by police while living with his brother Clarence after being released and briefly sheltered in town.
The Bradley Martins plan a farewell at the Waldorf Astoria next Tuesday after a month in New York. Mr Martin will sail for London on Wednesday, with their West Twenty first Street home placed with real estate dealers as guests are limited to about ninety.
A Dewey health message from Admiral Dewey notes his condition is not ideal and suggests a possible return by the Suez canal rather than the Pacific coast route. The U S Manufacturers Association Chicago thanks him but cannot accept an invitation due to health requiring rest.
The Garfield park management announces summer attractions. The Oliver Colby Vaudeville Company performs five nights beginning May 23. Thurston Heatner’s Stock Company appears the week starting June 5. The Arnold Wolfurt Stock Company performs the week beginning June 19.
After the Coleman family suffered, many neighbors visited the house and provided aid. Chief Ramsey assisted by arranging food supplies. Page's, Topeka firms, and CH Johnson with H J Nichols from Nave & McCard company delivered groceries. Cowdrey buys the pacing stallion Heirloom with 2 16 record. stallion at cus works stables.
Rev Hogbin today chosen to succeed Rev Charles M Sheldon as moderator at the general association session in Kansas. Morning papers compared the first and nineteenth century church, read by Rev L Schnacke of Great Bend. Tonight speakers Roy of Chicago and Clark of Savannah discuss Congregational work among southern colored people. Sunday services will fill city churches with visiting Congregational ministers.
Julius H. Balke a baker who recently moved from here to Winfield is jailed there awaiting Sheriff Cook to return him for trial on bigamy charges. He wed Miss Russ M. Rickman last August and she alleges he already has a wife in St Louis. Sheriff Conk, busy with stolen horses in central Kansas, may travel to Winfield to retrieve Balke and bring Burke back.
The Marshall's band management announced a contract for Godfrey's British Guards band to appear in Topeka. The concert will be at Garfield park on Monday June 6 in the evening with seating arranged at the park. The band is described as among the world’s best and the event promises top-rate entertainment.
A Topeka concert at Garfield Park features John Philip Sousa’s Hands Across the Sea, played after intermission for the first time in the city. The program lists Campania Carlton, Army Chaplain, and other pieces, with a likely encore.
Anna Mapelumate seeks a divorce from Charles Milton Shumate in district court claiming cruelty and lack of support since their Topeka July marriage. She also requests restoration of her maiden name Anna Mabel Taylor. Shumate contends the marriage was arranged out of spite.
Elected at the Kansas Eastern Star convention in Norton Eva Wheeler of this city, a charter member and former associate grand matron, will serve as standing matron of the state order. Her election honors Norton and its Eastern Star lodge members.
United States Deputy Marshal Prescott returned from Leavenworth with a suspect named Brewer accused of passing counterfeit money. Brewer, about 61 feet tall and described as a barber shop owner, allegedly received a 235 bill to change and slipped counterfeit notes into the mix. He faces a Leavenworth hearing next Friday. Meanwhile in Paris Texas, a fireworks display caused a semicircular seating collapse injuring many spectators during the State Firemen’s Association event.
Edward M Grant a Rock Island brakeman was brought to Stormont hospital after a wreck in the Henington yards last night. He suffered a broken right leg below the hip dislocation of the left ankle and multiple cuts and bruises. He is described in painful condition.
At 418 Kansas avenue a Court of Honor dance is planned for Tuesday evening May 16. Steinberg's orchestra and Marshall's Band will render an interesting program at their concert tomorrow afternoon.
A jumble of church notices lists sermons and gatherings from multiple congregations. Governors and pastors are scheduled at United Brethren First St Church, Walnut Grove M church, and other houses of worship for morning and afternoon services, Sunday schools, and Epworth leagues, with topics ranging from Christian science to duty of the believer and calls to service.
London report says Mr G Birt chairman and managing director of the Millwall Corkompany was sentenced to imprisonment for collapsing the firm with a deficit exceeding 1,000,000. He disappeared in February leaving debts. he is a father of thirteen.
United States Marshal W. sterman returns from a trip to Arizona and California. He took a federal brimmer to Arizona and visited relatives in San Diego. He says Americans are enthusiastic and would get a warm reception in Los Angeles, similar to that given to Dewes. Weekly Bank Statement reports surplus reserve up, loans up, deposits up, and excess reserves. Memorial Day Order issued by War Department for observance at army posts with flags at half mast and programs. Your men left spotless, American Bream Taupary. 112 West Seventh
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