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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
4
The piece reflects on Democratic maneuvering in Washington with notes on McKinley era policies, water and gas company charges, and Penrose and McKinney political renomination. It cites Kansas mineral resources rising to 27,169,000 in 1898 and discusses census and women’s voting issues, plus Sherman and Lawton’s Philippine campaigns and strategic moves.
A fragmentary column notes local flirtations at a party and a farmer causing a stir by parading a jacket while his wife carries a spring coat. It muses on women’s wages, kindness to men, and a tongue in cheek critique of patriotism as a lifestyle.
An Atchison man has spent over a sum on his daughters’ musical education though they have not yet shown enough ability to invite friends. Neighbors report weekend ice cream breaks and a lively, if imperfect, musical scene at home as the family pursues practice and progress.
A fragmented Chicago News page presents a mosaic of aphorisms and humorous observations. The notes touch on egotism prudence and aging, with jibes about money luck and marriage, alongside social mores and household advice.
In Pittsburg May 27 a large Weir City mass meeting endorsed general work suspension in all mines not signing the conference agreement. The action takes effect today in the Weir City area as miners prepare for potential jobs by non signatory operators both white and Black workers anticipated for idle K and T mines.
Elis a private recently discharged from the Third Nebraska volunteers shot his wife in a dawn attack, aiming to kill himself. The bullet entered above the temple, fracturing the skull. he survived, aided by county physicians, and had a prior love affair motive. Nearby, commencement week plans unfold at Manhattan Agricultural College starting June 4 with sermons, exams, and diplomas.
A mosaic of questions about civic norms and personal conduct in urban life. Topics touch on dress, bicyclists obeying regulations, street signs, water conservation, public safety, political behavior, signage aesthetics, and community standards.
Independence officer arrests M Holaway a Davis Brew Co salesman from Kansas City for violating the prohibitory law. He collected Wyours orders filed by the firm, a test case to determine how many cases. The matter will go to district court then likely to the supreme court as the first such case.
Wichita May 27 Secretary J McKnight of the Transmississippi Congress received a telegram from Governor D F Francis of Missouri stating he would attend the meeting there from May 1 to June 3 and deliver an address on the Louisiana purchase fair. Governor D A Jones of Arkansas also notified he would be present today.
Sedan Kab May 7 Lieutenant Haines and two assistants opened a recruiting station today and secured twenty-seven recruits from forty-seven examinations. The boys showed eagerness to enlist and many rejected were sorely disappointed.
Heavy rains flood streams across Chauteauqua County and nearby areas. Bee Creek, Cheyenne Creek, and Lite Caney run over banks, inundating wetlands and damaging wheat. Duck Creek floods parts of town, Santa Fe depot surrounded, boats used to reach the depot. Fall River and Verdigris rise, bridges washed away, Neodesha and lower bottoms report high water. Pensions for Kansans listed include Jerome A. Butts of Phillips.
Fragmented OCR shows varied items from Kansas towns including allocations to individuals, changes in funds, a Soldiers’ Home tribute for J W Sidlow, critiques of the Ogallah station, and improvements planned for Goodland Cemetery. It notes upcoming talks by Dr. Richard G. Moulton at Emporia Normal Commencement on June 13.
Berlin May 27 negotiations proceed under Krapp and Bron Summ to form a large German iron and steel trust. Bron Summ, now married to an American daughter of Louis Hottman of New York, aims to challenge American competition. European governments and railroads have recently awarded many contracts to American firms, spurring the move.
Brilliant reception last evening for delegates to the tuberculosis congress where Imperial Chancellor Prince van Hohebrote and other dignitaries were present. In the afternoon Prof Rudovih Vir chow delivered an address rejecting hereditary tuberculosis, asserting it contradicted his pathological research and that TB has not been found in unborn or newborn infants. Berlin May 37 Prof Leyden spoke next.
A May 1 rain storm seven miles southwest caused substantial damage with cattle missing and reports of drownings as Peter Byers family and Mrs Jerome Pilamim drowned crossing Commey creek. Lyons dispatch notes farmers west of town suffered severe wind and hail with buildings wrecked and crops damaged but no injuries listed.
The war investigation publication is nearly complete but printing funds are exhausted. Civilians and workers have been notified of their mischance as the special appropriation nearly used up. Attempts to secure funds continue amid a push to publish testimonies and the body’s report. Schley on Pike's Peak summit trip noted with royal reception and a future return to Brooklyn. Four plague cases reported in Alexandria Egypt.
Subscribers in one day raise 25000 for a California marble statue to the hero Dewey in Golden Gate Park. Notable donors include Claus Spreckels Mayor Phelan Jonas W Mackay and a donor named a friend. A 100000 goal prompts an artist committee to design the monument. A separate note reports a rapid New York to Cleveland to City Ball trip by car in four days.
The article stresses equal health benefits for men and women, highlighting shared risks and inclusive medical guidance. It notes organizational support and calls for broad access to preventive care and treatment options across genders.
The piece argues for a police force run on merit not politics, likening fire department standards, praising Sergeant J C Owen as efficient, and citing Chief Ramsey and others urging nonpartisan appointments based on capability. It warns politics erodes efficiency and unity for public safety.
Col Sam Hadges appears on the street with a placard reading Out June First to promote a city directory to be ready for distribution within a week. Printing completes tonight and binding begins Monday. Redges answers questions by displaying the placard to avoid queries.
J W Moore of Marion county announces he will seek a representative seat next year. Former member of the state live stock sanitary commission under Governor Morrill, he was removed after a controversy between the two men.
In St Louis on May 27 Attorney General Crow filed suit in circuit court to void the charters of four retail drug companies. The four stores, alleged to be cut drug stores, are accused of joining wholesale concerns in a boycott against nonmembers of the St Louis Apothecaries association. The state seeks treble damages and $100 a day penalties from the association until now, under the antitrust act.
Ex State Senator Milt Brown of Garden City will relocate to Topeka after purchasing the Norton residence on West Sixth Street. He plans to open a law practice and engage in outside work for a commercial credit company next week.
In North Topeka many residents travel to Alma and Mankato for visits and shop for timber and dental services. Church services and memorial events are announced along with upcoming weddings and sermons at local congregations. }
Marshall's Band will present an interesting program at their concert tomorrow afternoon. An unclaimed freight sale takes place at the A T & 5 F Ry Co street warehouse beginning Thursday June 5 at 9 a.m.
Rev G M Chamberlain was arrested by Constable Rose on a warrant sworn by Al Te. Amwes. Chamberlain, a Methodist layman formerly of Pennsylvania, alleges he was defrauded by Atwood in a Salt Lake City real estate venture. He claimed he advanced $20,000 to fund purchases and faced ruined prospects as lots proved valueless or misrepresented. Atwood, an insurance man from Potwin, denied the claims and was involved in the case at the Wifth Avenue hotel meeting true to the warrant. Judge McCabe discharged Chamberlain after hearing, refusing Atwood’s demand to remove him from town.
New York May 27 It is decided that the Fitzsimmons and Jeffries fight will be twenty five rounds instead of twenty Brady and Julian reached a meeting and agreement Betting is likely to run 2 to 1 on Fitzsimmons Harry Corbett faces £40 009 of Jeffries money in England Dowling backs Jeffries with a $5 009 commission Frank Dirge bookmaker placed a bet of 1500 to 31 000 on Jeffries Meohan Stuart back Fitzsimmons Jack Bows and Gilmore placed bets on the champion’s chances Stuart expected in Hot Springs town with £10 000 to back Fitzsimmons
Dr Boam III experienced a heart failure attack in his Kansas office this morning as onlookers watched for several minutes. A nurse was summoned and he was taken home on West Tenth Street. Later reports said he was much better and expected to recover fully.
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