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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports on proxy speaking by Miles and noisy debates over Admiral Dewey, Sampson, and war plans. It notes the expansion issue as a political weapon, possible West Point funding, and questions on the currency and senatorial selection by party factions.
The text describes Governor Leedy withholding recognition from National Guard regimental organizations, ordering uniforms returned and regiments disbanded, and labeling Guardsmen as unreliable yet demanding their obedience. Protests followed while the governor’s stance and the regular army’s perceived superiority were debated, including court martial findings from the Seven Greek regiment and criticisms of training for combat effectiveness.
The Philadelphia Times denounces the Kaneas State Vale association offer to reward a soldier with 1000 for swimming a reef with nine Calumpit troops. It mocks General Monstin and Habann in Not Hhely, suggesting the plan risks ridicule and undermines citizen pride while offering a warped war education to youth.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe mentions busy days and calls, fashion dress fittings, a tale of a refused marriage over clean nails, a Wichita link, and a notable older lover figure. It references social expectations and local anecdotes with a hint of editorial banter.
Bright hopes clash with grim experience as a poet narrator laments missteps of life. He notes women and men’s vanity, self deception, and social pretensions while reflecting on duty and dignity amid urban weariness and desert imagery.
A fragmented satire on love and marriage notes that women yield to influence, men fear dying and death, and societal judgments shape worth. The piece stringently jokes about appearances, faults, and the bets men place on relationships amid a cavalier tone.
New York May 18 Professor Saville of the Museum of Natural History reports unearthing at Potham Bay Park bones of an ancient Native American likely Mohegan, buried about 400 years ago. A stone knife and pottery were found near the skeleton, the discovery described as the city’s most significant since earlier finds at Tottenville.
York May 18 Minnie Seltzman Cutting alleges marital strife and desertion by her husband She claims he forced her to work as a performer to fund his lifestyle and that Manager Procter paid her 70000 weekly while she supported him She vows to sue for divorce on desertion grounds
In Conway Springs on May 18 a traveling swindler posed as a Tahir Indian healer selling fake medicine and promising returns. He handed out corn remedy boxes, then offered a three box set for 25 cents each and redistributed money from supporters, ultimately ending with a rapid exit as the crowd lost faith. The episode drew a disappointed, bewildered gathering after a loud cash grab and staged finale.
Hutchinson May 18 The Jubilee featured choirs from McPherson Ottawa and Anthony entertaining 300 people last night The second day included a class A chorus contest for a 100 prize with Ottawa leading McPherson second A piano while contest opened with seventeen entries and fourteen towns represented All contests to finish today and awards to follow the closing concert
May 18 reports from Pittsburg Kansas show no new union defections. several mines remain idle while others operate with reduced crews. The Pittsburg Midway miners voted unanimously against suspension. Welton district leader T. McManus is expelled for opposing the strike. Executive board members remain doubtful about success.
Turon residents report a wave of robberies and arson injuring Mo P Potter's mill and elevator, burning his large barn and killing horses. Total losses run into thousands with several stores robbed by masked intruders. Citizens met to organize patrols and catch the culprits.
Fort Scott reports Thomas O Tools, a patent medicine maker from Unis City, once believed dead after a failed Texan life insurance scheme, is alive and under arrest near the Mexican border. Bourbon County officials seek a warrant for his arrest on charges of attempting fraud against an insurance order linked to a life policy.
Rev and Mrs Samuel Prica celebrate their fiftieth anniversary in Ellington on May 18. The couple, honored by family and friends, reflect on five decades of marriage and community ties.
Samuel Price and his wife marked their 50th anniversary last evening in Kanaat. Married in Barnesville Ohio in 1894 they moved to Kanaat in 1878. Price preached at many Methodist pulpits across the south and southwest conferences but is now retired from active pastoral work. Eight children attended, led by their eldest son Charles W. Price publisher of the Electrical Review in New York City.
The issue lists several Kansas entries including names James Herman, Thomas Rogers, Hethan Richards, David W. Weltmer, John Mund dead, John Q Adams, Sarah J. Heckert, Catherine H. Lindsay. A fire on Udall's south side destroys multiple businesses and stables with seven horses lost and a total estimated loss near 10000 dollars.
In Cooper a mine collapse trapped Galens Willits and two others, with Willits fatally injured and others narrowly escaping serious harm. Newton reports a widow in personal crisis, and a May district court case in which Miss Hunt sues a Butler county man. Abilene sees Hugh Greenwood acquitted after an attempted assault charge, with uncertain evidence.
Judge Jay Johnson died this afternoon at 3 27 at his home on West Sixty street after years of illness from softening of the brain. He was a prominent Kansas figure, longtime judge of the circuit court of Bhawner county and master in chancery during the Santa Fe receiver case.
In Washington May 18,推yphe Tay lor and others suspected of the Rownatery mining murder at Sildell fought a long standoff with police. A sergeant was killed and a policeman wounded as a mob held a posse of officers at bay for hours. A dramatic assault, a near-lynching, and a tense siege followed, ending when police prepared to burn the house and the fugitive surrendered. Victims Rosen Stein and his wife were found murdered and wounded. Stein died, the wife is missing. A suspect named Humfrrey Taylor Silas Brown drew police attention after the burst of gunfire. The crowd surged, and a desperate attempt to restrain the prisoner occurred as authorities moved in.
Washington May 1 The Tlinots Steel company informed the navy department it will not bid on more ships and cruft ers due to heavy private work. Hartford May 18 The Senate voted 12 to 10 to reject the measure providing for women suffrage.
May 18 in Westminster church Minneapolis nearly 700 commissioners attended the opening service of the 10th annual assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe delivered the sermon urging universal religious awakening and militant gospel outreach.
London dispatch reports China refuses to grant a railway concession linking Pekin to Russia's Manchuria system. The Russian minister to China vows to press the grant, warning of calamities from Italy France and Germany and noting England's ties to the Anglo Russian convention. A Missouri medical group cites penalties for advertising and bars a St Louis physician from its delegation for advertising in newspapers.
Philadelphia May 15 session of the general committee on rote invasions of the United Presbyterian church appointed standing committees for new work resolutions and recommen dations to the general assembly and for devernal exercises Special missions and special work and assistance applications from twenty eight churches were granted The Second church of Topeka Kan was refused on grounds of no need for its existence
State capitol conversation centers on Treasurer Grimes reform lowering interest on unpaid warrants to 1 percent versus seven percent under prior administrations. Populists say Grimes followed predecessor Herebower, who reportedly paid seven percent after an eight to ten day records check.
State Auditor Collee pressed Kaheas and Southwestern railroad over sidetracks and related property at Anthony. The company submitted a statement reflecting a 33,000 increase in assessment. Also contains an unrelated piano advertisement from H W McDaniel of Topeka and T L Washburn Piano House.
Governor Stanley withdrew a commutation for Pushert Shelton who was to be freed for a stated offense. The governor announced Shelton must serve out his five year term after discovering this was his third term in the penitentiary.
Washington May 1 terse report says Secretary of the Interior has asked Alger to authorize troops to assist in a vaccination program at an Indian reservation area. The forces will be sent from Fort Wingate to support the operation.
The Hutchinson event drew audiences from Winfield Wellington Wichita and Kansas City with remote participation by long distance telephone. Reports from all locations say music was heard clearly and the program proceeded smoothly amid the festivities.
Washington May 11 reports on state house guesses placing Fred of Junction City as penitentiary chief clerk after duty. Infant Irma Kohl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kohl, died Wednesday night. May 18 Kyle withdraws resignation as industrial commission chairman following Senate request. Various small notices and ads about services and local businesses appear, including watch repair and a photographer’s offer.
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