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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal comments on Gen Funston, Gen Lawton, Dewey and other figures with satirical notes. It notes Kansas politics, a proposed swimming tank gift, and shifting status of Newport as state capital after a June 2 change.
The Massachusetts legislature requires that after January 1 wagons use tires at least one and a half inches narrower than the axle diameter measured at the shoulder. Hollow axles must have tires not less in width than the axle diameter at the shoulder. The measure aims to preserve the roads.
The mint director provides final figures for gold production through four months of the year and for the world. Projections show the annual gold output rising about 50 million dollars yearly, with 1900 adding roughly 400 million more. Available gold for coinage in 1896 is about 275 million. by 1900 about 275 million is expected to coin a larger stock, as silver and gold vouchers change.
A literary sketch highlights Frederick Funston a young Kansas volunteer leader famed for outdoor life and daring. The account traces his rise from boyhood expeditions in Alaska and Cuba to command from Tampas topography work and his wrenching campaigns in the Philippines and Santiago.
A jumble of pithy observations on manners and social cues. It mocks gossip and social tricks while offering cautions on discretion and tact. The piece blends quips about women, men, business, and everyday life with a lightly ironic tone.
A fragmented 19th century style critique collection offers pointed lines on leadership, knowledge, and social roles. It juxtaposes gender, ambition, and success with archaic aphorisms about habit, manners, and fame. The piece reads as a witty, if uneven, mosaic of maxims.
In Fort Scott on May 23 a Kansas man, William Sturm, was drawn into an elaborate Spanish fortune swindle. A supposed secretary and a Cuban campaign veteran claimed a £140 payment would secure a fortune for Sturm's guardian role over a Spanish heiress. Sturm, warned by Secretary Hay, halted further contact as U S officials investigated. The second assistant secretary Adee confirmed ongoing correspondence with Spain on the case.
In Medicine Lodge on May 23 the Populist central committee met to set principles for the next campaign. Only three townships were represented, two committee members from Valley township conducted business. Resolutions include support for the Omaha platform opposition to fusion with any party and invitation to reformers to unite, opposition to monopolies and trusts, and favoring the initiative and referendum plan.
A Banes sailor, Pridewick Sedgewick, recounts leaving the Baltimore after three years in the U S Navy with Dewey at Manila. He says March departures affected by poor transportation and Dewey’s decisions. He criticizes the command for not letting sailors return home by rail from San Francisco and for replacing seasoned sailors with novices.
Hood's Pills are marketed as an effortless remedy for common ailments. The copy emphasizes ease of intake and simple operation, appealing to readers seeking quick relief with minimal effort.
In a blunt exchange, workers describe the strain of serving under Dewey amid personal clashes. The speaker notes a public figure's fame contrasts with the daily friction of those who must follow his orders and questions whether respect can survive such mismatched dispositions. Captain Dyer of the Baltimore planned to quit.
Lawrence May 28 Historic Eldridge House celebrated its forty third anniversary of the destruction of the first Eldridge House also known as the Free State Hotel Old settlers who witnessed the original event gathered for a ceremonial dinner at the new hostelry Speeches chronicled Kansas history Col C J Learnard led toasts with Paul D Brooks Mrs Learnard recalled the dawn bell used when the hotel burned and journalists and activists of the era shared memories of the raid and its aftermath
Colby Kansas May 23 Colby High School in Thomas County ranks among early county high schools with over 100 scholars enrolled. Superintendent W G Tiste, a prominent educator, is in his second term. Four graduates are Etta Levitt Minnie Lauterbach Jennie Townsley Ita Bieber Fev J A Bright of Topeka to deliver the address.
In Colby on May 2, major purchases reshape the market. The Warden brick block, 145 feet by 124 deep, built in 1885 at about 20 000, was bought by W S Ferguson for 45 000. The Opelt House, a three story brick hotel from 1885, once valued at 100 000, sold to P J Goat for 2 500, with improvements planned to continue operating as a hotel.
Wellington May 23. Assessors returns in ten days show Sumners population will top 25,000, about 25,500, enabling county officers to raise salaries under the new tax and salary law.
Leavenworth May 23 Jacob Stein Rower 65 was struck and killed by a Chicago Great Western passenger train from Kansas City just north of Henneford while Scott Steinhower, slightly deaf, walked a path alongside the track in the same direction as the approaching train. Steinhower tried to cross the track as the train neared and may have failed to notice it until the last moment.
Peabody reports a lightning strike in a jail causing debris from plastering. Winfield Courier notes a Peabody storm with three inches of rain flooding streets and property. Coffeyville plans a late July Chautauqua assembly per Commercial Club directors, delaying earlier dates.
Over 1500 dollars in stock has been subscribed by Plainville merchants and farmers for a creamery project. Work will begin immediately on constructing the plank building to house the enterprise.
A county clerk reported 27 wolves captured yesterday. The animals were brought in by Fred Linquist of Fajun and N. F Frost of Washington township. The county offers a bounty of 1 dollar per wolf scalp for payment.
A Miles City special reports uprisings near Cheyenne with armed Indians driving a woman and child from their home, burning haystacks and killing cattle. Deputies and a posse moved toward Lame Deer to arrest the suspected assailants.
Washington May vi. The peace jubilee opened with sunrise salutes from Dolphin and city bells but heavy rain arrived soon after. The day had been declared a Winlf holiday with bureau workers released at noon. A parade of federal and local groups formed, yet showers drowned the flags and sent crowds seeking shelter.
The executive council accepted work on the state house walks completed this week after repairs. Contract price was $10,000 with $7,500 unpaid balance awaiting collection by the auditor, while KB Kepley handles curb work totaling about $16,000. The Gilsonite company blames prior supervision for poor conditions, citing drunk and inexperienced labor.
John M Hutchinson founder and six year promoter of railroad and financial policies died today at his Philadelphia home. He served as president of Pittsburg Youngstown & Ashtabula Railroad and was a director of Pittsburg Fort Wayne & Chicago, Northern Central, and Takas Pacific railroad lines.
The second annual meeting of the Western Unitarian Ministers Institute in Chicago featured Rev Orelia Cone of Lawrence Kan presenting a paper titled The So-called Prophecies of Jesus in the Synoptics. She argued the Bible contains misleading statements and that Jesus did not utter prophecies of his death and resurrection as the gospel depicts. Other papers discussed the Spiritual Mission of races as ministers from Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Kansas and Nebraska attended.
Fire broke out at 2 40 in the Bates building at the corner of Sixth and Kansas avenues. By 3 00 the blaze was under control with no danger of serious result. Damage described as small.
The Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly postponed action on a temperance resolution opposing Tobacco use and urged Christian voters to unite against the liquor trade. A temperance committee report prompted heated discussion, and a move to ban tobacco was not adopted. The assembly scheduled the first Sunday in November as a temperance observance.
In Paris a duel occurred after a dispute between Catulio Mendes and M Vanar during a Bernhardt Hamlet run at Theater de la Place Chateln. Mendes was wounded on the head or forearm after several sword exchanges. Vanar appeared regreful. Mendes sat calmly as Madame Mendes, with husband nearby, witnessed the scene amid few spectators.
The Iowa prohibition convention met in Des Moines on May 2 with Revered Gr Van Meas of Ararat as temporary chairman and George Dyke as temporary secretary. The convention adjourned after caucusing on the gubernatorial nomination with limited attendance and no clear frontrunner identified.
A fire alarm sounded at several intersections including Monroe and Eleventh streets, but the fire response faltered as the department chased false leads. Fire apparatus and police relayed telephonic alerts while no blaze was found, with reports of a smoke or spark near Madison Street and a misdirected return to the original site. Also listed are jurors drawn for the June term in Leavenworth and a separate robbery case in Greenwich, Conn, noting a village merchant and postmaster attacked by robbers.
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