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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
4
Frank P. MacLennan reviews military moves from Manila to New York, noting General Miles silence and Lawton’s captured towns. Commentary from Chicago and Minnesota papers lampoons politics, finance, and the press while reflecting on Funston and Peffer. Social notes include a bachelor’s reflections and female influence.
The report compares sugar beet and wheat profits per acre. Beets yield up to 14.35 tons with $446 per ton, supporting $8024 regional totals, while wheat shows about 5.47 dollars profit per acre after costs. References include the Register of Glencoe Minnesota and the Boston Herald coverage of Rome New York beet growers.
A fragmented An Atchison Globe snippet describes an unidentified man urged to choose correct actions and avoid danger, noting he never walks on railroad tracks. The incomplete text also mentions a woman, leaving other details unclear.
New York May 2 Pianist Emil Sauer concludes a short tour reaching the Pacific coast and will sail for Europe after a farewell recital at Carnegie Hall today. He notes Americans were highly appreciative with large San Francisco and Chicago crowds. He mentions about $100,000 in profits from the tour and praises American audiences as especially receptive.
New York May 2 Dr Savage declares his belief in life after death and spiritualism. He quotes experiences of spirits and says spirits have bodies visible to a camera’s sensitive plate, likening them to stars. He asserts that consciousness ends not at death and cites encounters with the afterlife.
A fragmentary report claims sharks fear noise and avoid bathing near shore. It notes South Sea islanders swim in groups to alarm sharks and describes a rare fatal incident when a swimmer is dragged below.
A large force is pressing forward in Kansas with rapid momentum. Details on the drivers, locations, and implications remain limited in the readable text.
Leavenworth May 21 The electric line to Leavenworth from Kansas City is nearing certainty as stockholders visit the project. Officers and engineers discuss plans for a power house, car barns at Conner and Granview Lansing facilities, stone and steel structures, a 1200 hp engine, and 68 pound rails. The line will be 22 miles, partially graded, with white oak ties and rock ballast, speed to 45 mph. New cars are being built in St Louis with 42 feet length and 4 seating capacity.
Beloit residents await the launch of the City of Beloit a 40 by 20 foot river boat with a five horse power engine and a capacity over 100 people The boat built by Noah Cilne cost over 600 It will be dedicated with pomp and a Beloit party will oversee the launching and festivities including a military band and local editors among organizers.
Mrs Sean A Martin loans the complete files of the Atchison Champion from 1878 to 1952 to Midland College Library. The volumes, belonging to Cuba Martin, are the only complete copies in existence. Martin refuses to sell despite prior bids as they contain valuable Kansas history and will gain significance as the state grows.
May 2 Independence Kansas reports cattle thriving through winter cold with strong prices. Twenty one carloads of fat cattle shipped by Mears Einwterick Dutiest and Giterswey notable as cattle from the Indian Territory areas move into the region. Farmers begin driving wintered stock for sale and future feeding plans.
Russell May 22 five Kinseil city high school graduates received a warm ovation at the Congregational church for the class of 99. Vernin Rowe Emma Lautmann Pensten Brundage Clare Ronaelt Grace Russell led in Latin and science while Clare Russell’s handling of The American Idea and the slate history were praised amid strong community turnout.
Under Prof I J Cowdrick Russell city schools have high standards. The year links with Kansas University freshmen. Renovations include steam heat and new wall pictures. About $200 spent on a school library. A liberal library tax was voted. Cowdrick aims to make Russell high first in the county and supports a county high school to be voted next fall.
The thirteenth annual Cherryvale high school commencement was held in the opera house with the Imperial band. Raron Fong presented The Shears of Delilah and Edward Bellamy delivered the Our Last Half Century valedictory. Graduates include Edward Bellamy Ralph One Elmer Ax ton Joe Hendricks George Wal Nags Tommy Sherwood Lydia Bearey Gertrude Welsh Clara Schiffer Maude Wright Bertha Moore. The baccalaureate Sunday evening was prepared by S S Martin of Fort Scott.
May 25 Junction City shows strong prospects for a street car line to Fort Riley. Philadelphia capitalists study options on power plants and land between the city and Fort Riley. Franchises to be arranged with city council. City population rises to 5014 with new courthouse, three six story buildings and numerous residences planned.
Pittsburg May 25 A conference between miners and operators ended with a favorable agreement granting eight hours a day starting September 1. The compromise places Kansas miners on par with other regions where the eight-hour day is already standard. Arbitration will settle further miners’ demands, with two miners and two operators appointing a fifth arbiter.
Concordia May 25 Ex Governor Lewelling and a legislative group touring sites for an asylum visited here yesterday and favor the Clay Center area. Lewelling declined to forecast a final location, but expressed that Clay Center or a southern town could be suitable, and the party planned to move on to Clay Center.
Rain visited Russell county on May 19 bringing early benefits to a hard wheat crop though some heads will be damaged by frost. Northern half favors cattle and corn, southern half wheat, corn dormant due to drought. Wellington board selects teachers Nellie Palmer Amcila Moeser Tile Mavens Edith Myers Anna Wer den Jennie Kaecrang Lou Byrne and others. Ella Williams elected principal of the First.
A report underscores that health measures benefit men and women alike, emphasizing broad access to care and preventive services. The discussion focuses on inclusive medical guidance and equitable outcomes across genders.
Kansans receive pension awards for various individuals across multiple towns including Arcadia and Parsons, with sums up to $36. Governor Stanley orders a state militia company organized by R. J. Hulse, meeting with elected officers. El Dorado reports heavy cattle losses from a Sunday storm, while Newton features Carl Browne planning Sovereign Citizens of America efforts. McKinley will not attend the Transmissiosippi Congress. Wichita prepares a Washington push to invite him.
The Wichita Gun Club files suit over schedule for the Kaneut Sportsmen's association fourth annual meeting in Wichita starting next Tuesday. A three day shooting tournament with twelve events ends in a live bird test on Thursday offering prizes up to $200. Republican central committee sets McPherson county convention for August 5 with primaries August 4 and delegates to judicial convention to be chosen.
Abiens May 2 F W Hanneman of Enterprise filed a district court suit against Dr Sinen Steelswith a well known surgeon this city claiming damages of 5000 for malpractice in an operation to correct a clubfoot
In Grant's final year, a horoscopes predicted his death on March 31 provoking family anxiety. On that day he instead learned of his first pay as general, distributing money to his son and wife for their comfort, while showing little interest in the sum himself.
A fractured Roanoke meeting reports a split among delegates over neckwear policy and attendee comfort. The session yielded limited decisions with several representatives from railways and associates excluded from key talks while district and annual conference members remain in dispute.
Elliott W. Brown longtime manager of the National Sheep and Cattle Company and prominent stockman of Nebraska and Wyoming drowned in Indian Creek at Harricket Nebraska while attempting to la rd it on horseback. Brown had served as a Wyoming rough rider under Colonel Grigsby and gained fame last summer for rescuing many lives in Mississippi.
Public schools schedule memorial exercises at multiple sites with veteran speakers listed for Lincoln Garfield Jackson Quincy Pick District 1 Nickel Plate Lane Van Buren Parkdale Huells Potwin Catholic and German Catholic schools, noting cancellation for the German Catholic event due to the principal’s illness.
The Moyear-old son of Thomas Ewing of Highland Park was severely injured when a shotgun discharged during a play incident with a neighbor boy named Mogel. The arm was nearly torn off and had to be amputated, the pellet lodged in the shoulder and eye burn reported. The Ewing boy’s condition remained serious.
Former Georgia governor W J Northn addressed the Congregational club of Boston on The Negro at the South defending his stance on lynching. He argued history of slavery was misrepresented, urged toleration and noninterference, and claimed good relations exist as Negroes work in farms and trades and receive education and religious guidance under supervision, while noting a minority of crime.
H. J. Taylor, a prominent Black politician in the Midwest, rose from a Kansas City teaching role to campaign across the state. He shifted from Republican to Democrat, backed Tom Moonlight, secured a Liberia ambassadorship, faced allegations of coercing funds, resigned during Cleveland McKinley transitions, taught at a Black university in Atlanta, and sought a professorship near Kansas City. He was about 40, married with two children.
Constable Jose arrests Walter Groom, a resident described as a Guilt rarrier, for disturbing the peace and quiet of Withem Peer. The community remains divided on the fence dispute as a garden or boundary issue sparks local tension.
At the general meeting of the Institute of Mining Engineers President Longdon warned that British coal reserves are nearing exhaustion. He said evidence points to a shortage within a few years, making Britain practically dependent on the United States for cheap coal and possibly seeking an alliance for coal supplies to defend its navy.
Oil inspector C. O. Spencer takes charge of Standard Oil Pony refinery at Neodeots, places a deputy in charge, tests 2,000 gallons, finds 167 proof while law requires 110, oil deemed unfit for distribution. Company property served, tanks and wagons damaged, dispute escalates as Spencer vows to stay until compliance. Theater next week. Madison Square Theater company to open at Crawford theater. Campbell's advertises superior watchmakers at 5 Kansas avenue.
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