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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1899
Page
4
The column reviews British and Boer actions in Africa, mentions Dewey and Philippine war context, critiques American public opinion on politics, and notes social anecdotes about politicking and patience. It references Dewey, McLean, Roberts, and the Philadelphia Record’s Philippine figures.
A garbled passage discusses bankers anger, shoppers, bidders, and patients under care, with satirical lines about physicians claiming innocence during operations. It also mentions letters to Santa and a relative, plus a snippet on a woman's view of poverty and Christmas gifts.
A jumbled column surveys social observations and small-town quirks from Kansas with notes on marriages, cooking, schooling, and odd local happenings. It spoofs bachelor life and recounts peculiar episodes in Horton, Wichita, Saline, and Newton, including a china-store mishap and a lantern-slide former regiment display.
Cripple Creek, Colo Nov 1 The gold output through October was about 2. This month marks the latest production figures and the year is projected to miss the 10,000 mark.
An ad style excerpt touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all, citing numerous testimonials. It claims to improve scrofula inflammatory rheumatism and general weakness, with a 40s era tone asserting success across ages and conditions.
In Wichita on November 1 Mrs. Avery of 1201 Pat-Ap avenue interrupted a bold tramp who entered her home, robbed the pocketbook, and stole 3 cents in change. She drew a revolver but could not shoot as the intruder backed out while watching her. The man claimed to want to see her husband.
Citizens recall the Ledford land sale to Portlaid Cement Co for 3400 with J W Coffey claiming 150 as his commission. Mrs Ledford refuses to pay and Coffey, citing unpaid occupation tax, may be barred from collecting. Hearing before Justice Porter postponed. case hinges on tax status and real estate commission.
Fort Scott Kansas November 1 Over ten years the United States government owed Thomas Hinkley of Barton county Missouri 802 for services as private in Company L 224 infantry of the restlers Blakley has disappeared and cannot be found Today his half brother W D Hamm a farmer living here filed probate court proceedings to appoint an administrator of Blakley estate to recover the money Blakley enlisted in 1530 He was the son of Douglas Blakley of Barton county In 1st he was declared insane and sent to St Elizabeths Hospital in Washington Four years later he escaped and went to his stepfather home then he went south writing home regularly in 1590 when he said he was on the way home Nothing more was seen or heard from him since The government kept him on the army pay roll until 1et.
Charles Uri, a young worker at Hendersberg’s wholesale liquor store in Minden mines, was shot in the head by an unknown Black assailant. A group of two Black men and two Black women, recently arrived from the South, rode into town causing disturbance and brandishing a shotgun. They entered the Kernberg liquor store and fired after an argument with Uri, then fled. Search efforts failed to capture them within miles of town.
Alma, Nov. 1 The negro murderers faced a packed courtroom as witnesses testified. Confessions implicate Swune Hochins Will Colitis Johnson Joran and other Topeka negroes while state evidence and defense actions race to noon. Tension rose with a looming clash as crowds watched.
In a crowded scene a dispute arose over the guilt or innocence of the prisoners. A fragment suggests a piece of evidence tied to the body was found, fueling the confrontation. The exchange highlighted racial tensions as the crowd debated the case.
Arkansas City reports a letter from a British Columbia lawyer claiming James Huse, an old county resident, is arrested for murder. The letter says Huse traveled with another man, quarrelled, and killed his companion during a trip. Local law differs, and the accused would face trial there rather than in the United States.
Remains of Dr J B Hibben arrive in Emporia carried by Col I Severy and honored by two Modern Woodmen lodges and two Ancient Order of Workmen groups. Funeral rites were held at Maplewood cemetery after services in Kansas City. Local quartet performs. Rev Ward offers prayer. Woodmen deliver last rites with ritual by W Pusu.
Leavenworth November 1 four Klondike dive-keepers Harry Shallcress Cornelius Kennedy James Bailey and Mary Body were bound over for district court on $500 bond after a preliminary hearing before Judge Harkness. Indicted for selling intoxicating liquor to inmates of a soldiers home the offense carries Kanazs penitentiary punishment. One witness testified he bought whisky from each defendant. no defense evidence was offered. Bond set at $50. Trial to be moved to district court in November.
At a Wichita meeting, 75 Germans organized the German American Society in Sedewick county. Aiming for non partisan goals, the group expects 200 members soon and vows to oppose candidates supporting surmptuary legislation via a five member committee from all parties.
The treasurer of the street fair committee reports total receipts of 4550.90 from all sources with 2755.50 from citizen subscriptions and 2068.20 from rents and privileges. Expenses total 3955.02 covering music lights queen coronation and performances. Unpaid bills total about 16. The October balance stood at 871.78 and after settlements a fund of roughly 359 to 759 is expected.
Wellington reports farmer H. H. Brittain aged about 60 collapsed and died in the herd yard while tending cows near Hunnewell. No investigation planned as no marks of violence found. he was the third brother in the family to die suddenly.
In Hutchinson on November 1 a late evening injunction barred the mayor and city council from issuing to the Hutchinson & Southwestern Improvement Company the $2,000 bonds approved over a year ago to aid the company’s project. The order stops further action pending a court ruling on the dispute.
Leavenworth reports focus on Mrs. George Nichola sister of Fillion alleged to have been killed twenty years ago as she testifies for the insurance companies. She describes Hillmon as five feet nine inches tall with bad teeth and light brown hair. Deposition testimonies from two Hillmon brothers say he was medium sized and plagued by toothache during buffalo hunting days.
Walter Baker, tenant of Dr. Gill's house, resisted eviction with a murderous assault on Dr. McAllister as Constable Farrell aided removal. Baker, who refused to vacate, fought the officer and is jailed on charges of assault with intent to kill.
Kansas City dispatch details Miss Laura Radford, a Kansas University languages professor for two years, journeying November 15 to India for missionary work. She will travel via Chicago New York London Paris Bombay and Madras, expecting to be away at least a year. Radford, a Kansas State graduate, was chosen by the National YWCA to study abroad with two peers. Her farewell was hosted by F D Mills on Washington Avenue with many university students present.
Sedan Nov 1 The widow who sought 10000 dollars from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway for her husband’s death after a July crossing accident near Chautauqua Isthin county failed. The district court jury returned a verdict exonerating the railway and its employees from negligence after several days of trial.
The Arkansas City band meets weekly in a former Portest house on First street under J. C. Greenleaf. The group has improved markedly, with twenty two members currently active as they pursue steady practice toward success. A six pound sweet potato wins praise in early potato class reports. Cannon salvaged from Caloocan battle arrives in Salina as town debates its fate.
A Philadelphia Record piece recalls a comic truce tale from Kensington where a cheerful manufacturer borrows $25,008 from a stranger to save his ailing business. He repays $26,000 with interest at nine percent after a year, illustrating how optimism and luck intertwined with cash in hard times.
In a summary of lectures and discussions, participants tackle misconceptions from childhood misread prayers to controversial views on heredity and regeneration. Mrs. Eva F. Riges argues for love over lust in marriage while Dr. M. A. Stewart condemns sin as an ancient curse, sparking a heated exchange about women's roles and motherhood.
Ex governor Alvin Saunders dies early in the morning. A pioneer in state politics and business, he is noted as an early settler whose career connected to Major Russell Harrison, son of the ex president. The report cites his infirmities as the cause.
A Detroit Free Press item humorously recalls a man’s accidental spill of hot coffee into a growler tap. The ensuing chaos sends children fleeing while the father calmly treats the burn, later explaining he has neuralgia. The tale shifts to Australia Swan lore noting the black swan’s fierceness, value of down, and practical uses in hunting and industry.
Cherryvale News notes nineteen new residences planned for Unte Elty this fall with work to start soon. Additional plans include a half dozen more houses and further building arrangements amid a genuine local boom.
Drummers and fifers attending the Twentieth Kantes reception in a thin city are urged to bring their instruments to Darwin Post Hall on Thursday morning. The plan proposes forming a large drum corps for the parade.
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