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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1899

Page

4

Elections Refuse to Endorse Any Ticket Says Record Will Decide

A long review of off year results notes endorsements for Mukin fer and Colonel Bryans from home states but cautions that margins in Ohio Massachusetts and Kentucky complicate any clear party verdict. It discusses Taft era politics with references to Quay Hanna and Tammany, and ends by praising Lt. Lily and Philippine battlefield conduct as a model of soldierly virtue.

Tost Mukin Fer Bryans Varia Nebraska Ohio Massachusetts

Scandal and social norms in Atchison society teased

The piece criticizes fall social rituals and gossip among Atchison women, noting how young marriages invite public scrutiny and “chaperon” roles. It contrasts women’s expectations with men’s actions, mentioning financial help, reputations, and the persistent sting of hypocrisy in local dating and courtship.

Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News

A collage of quips about marriage luck and happiness laced with ironic humor. The piece comments on desire misfortune and the difficulty of pleasing the ignorant and the witty alike.

Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Presa

A fragment from a satirical column humorously noting that wedlock and manners shape female judgment. It argues women prefer sensible men, while men learn humans are not angels, and questions the value and folly of social rituals like football obsessions.

Jayhawker Jots from a fractured Marion notes and town chatter

Readers glimpse a jumble of names, places, and events from early Kansas life. Mentions include Baker University students building a private electric plant at Maldedn, Cherryval publishing Gus, Charley Scott as chief, and references to pubs, pensions, and local lore. A prison visit, gold mining talk, and broadcasts from Junction City and Lawrence appear alongside scattered notes on local culture and politics.

Marion Hana Baker University Maldedn Gus Charley Scott Tye Ulm Burlington Jeffersonian Willem Gold Benrndia Tyimty Philipe Colby Tribany Muller Mer Eine Uto Kanan Washington Kinnear Kansas Wanlen Tonillnios Pensiontury New York Penitentiary Junction City Kasiene Town Manila Icty Ine Chanite Tribune Kansas Boys Kanne Exchange Lawrence World Jones Lawrence Bet M. Jones Kanone City Jones Dry Goods Company Msn Wechita Stront Railway Wiolilla

Turbulent county politics and editorial notes from the era

Local election news reports a 500 vote majority for a candidate, with Frank McGrath noted as a former populist now Republican sheriff candidate in Mitchell County. The column also highlights editorial quirks, misprints, and anecdotes about reporters, papers, and a prominent woman editor at the Globe, describing her influence and salary while detailing various small-town happenings.

Iola Republicana of Latine Sherif Frank McGrath Farmers Republican Toht Mitchell County Colby ‘Tri- Fume Waverly Gazette Waverly Burlington Hive Pan- Stan Scurt Funston EWE &H New York Jima South Africa Ottawa Boltwood Witnissom Mager Guard Capitan Crowntow Kansas Alia Gureige Lang Odetn Roma Tourteen Vicars Henkes Telegraph Boske Ane Ousbier Tom Cals Awa Ebrha Atchison Globe Mins Garaide

Havana appoints General Nunez as new governor

Tavana November 8 General Ermito Nunes succeeds Cerverande Eiverd as Matana’s governor and assumes office after interviews with Governor General Brooke and Secretary Capote. He accepts the Fevlaarlur of Seine Vivanen and outlines plans to rebuild Liefaland with a focus on schools, parks, and public works.

Havana General Nunez Tavana Ermito Nunes Cerverande Eiverd Rnid Matana Brooke Aid Senet Seine Vivanen Seretary Oy Rovertien Boyan Xivani Liefaland Vlew Belloutie Gikepen- Benes Sue Wacington Ser Nineene Res

Wild Cats Insurers Face Court Action in Springfield

Three insurance companies are under legal pressure in Sangamon County Court. Northwestern Fire Insurance, Mercantile, and another firm face orders to cease operations in Illinois for failure to meet charter obligations and pay claims. The state seeks revocation of their charters and permanent injunctions.

Insurante Llinda Til Benator F. Hetty Suate Fedou Inaurhaer Gaetan Creuset Deeley

Soldier Walked 3000 Miles From San Francisco Home

A private in the Tennessee regiment returned to Clarksville after a long march described as walking the entire distance from San Francisco to home. The man carried six dollars and ten cents, wore worn shoes, and the journey lasted months with stories of hardship and romance.

Clarksville Tenn Hinebres Pitet Tennesaoe Regiment San Francisco

Means McKinley Again Lennon

November 1 reports from the Daily Chronicle speculate on a second presidential term for Mr Stehinsey. The paper critiques imperial policy in China and argues Keemns may fail to secure reelection if his policy remains unchanged.

Lennon Stehinsey Daily Chronicle China Keemns

Carnegie Returns New York May 9 Passengers Arrive

Passengers who arrived on the White line steamer Pevanic from Liverpool and Queenstown include Andrew Carnegie and Mrs Carnegie. Also listed are Mrs J A Brexel Sire Dwexel the Duke of Manchester Lord Fauntleroy and family and others.

Carnegie New York Ramone Pevanic Liverpool Qotenstown Andrew Carivg J. A. Brexel Dwexel Duke of Maschester Lord Faunetfote Fasilly Dw. Smulley

Kansas City Soldiers Day Gang Purse Theft Rush

In Tols on Nov 9 a large pickpocket gang swarmed the soldiers reception coming off a Ottawa train and stole money and items across the city. By nightfall about 125 dollars had been taken with dozens reporting losses including purses tobacco cards knives and hat checks. Dozens faced hearings as police listed suspects and victims with names and amounts.

Tols Ivia Fianaton Ottawa Parcell Jus Mont Vollowmaun Depot Jon Abern Hi Atsiin Case Fen Foliowa Alexander Por Tom Mechetan Alex. Huxley Walter Soules Mra Wistiewalt William Mungen J. H. Patterson Yxlae M.A. Werkerlop Depusit Yates Center Bank Polly Hall Geneva O. FL Geott Tryant Juddi Miles Fisher Les Eind Curtis Mra Crumly Bins Purmwin

Kansas Dairymen State Association Meeting in Manhattan

The Kansas Dairy State Association to meet in Manhattan November 22 24 with rail rate approved. President I S Fiord to give annual address, Sam Kimble to give welcome, and Ludelph Cmbe and WH Mame to present scientific talks. Sessions include dairy testing, creamery economics, engine care, milk pricing, calf rearing, and butter production. College music programs accompany morning and afternoon sessions.

State Association Manhattan Novi Ranses State Dairy Association I. 5. Fiord Sam Kimble Welvunte Ludelph Cmbe WH Mame H.R. Brown HL van Tawen J. HM. Paylor Mario G. A. Barbet Vocasolo Edith Hayniess Bigis Kansas Aigiasa F. T Stewart E. A. Forney Grisa James Stobinanm Muse College Leetube Hutter Munny Patronsclita D. Z Otte Fred Pockile J. AL Conneer W. Priest Mendotin Tultar Club Créamervinnn Chas G. St. Garrett Glee Coltege Orchestra Viellit Soto HR Brown Eeport Wagner Symphony Club

Glad to Get Home Col Little to Settle Down at Abilona

Lt Col E C Litre speaks to the Reflector about returning home with the Twentieth Kansas Phan after months of service and danger. He praises friends at home and the welcome across stations as the regiment crosses the state. He says he looks forward to settling down and enjoying home life after the battles.

Lisut Little Abilona Ablisne E. C Acre Twentieth Kansas Fagalgun Sunflower Tien Col. Lilue

Abilene Welcomes Return to Law Practice and Home Life

The speaker announces plans to resume law practice in Abilene and open an office soon. After travels around the world, they praise Abilene as a prettier, pleasanter, homelike town and express sincere gratitude for the warm greetings from its people.

Abilene Tam

Leedy Heads New Joplin Mining Company

Leavenworth reports a new mining company formed for operation in Joplin and to be known as the Leady Mining company. Stockholders include ex Governor John W. Leeds of Lawrence Jen Sivan John B. Atwood and W W Hooper of Leavenworth C P Hutchings of Kansas City Kan and H S Landis ex warden of the state penitentiary. Officers not yet elected but Governor Leedy is expected to be president Jen Fran treasurer and W W Hooper secretary Harry Landis manager. The company bought a valuable mined tract in the Joplin district worth 20000 and will develop it at once. Stock has 41% been taken up.

Leavenworth Joplin Kigwo Leaty Mining Company John W. Leeds Lawrence Jen Sivan John B. Atwood W. W. Hooper C. P. Hutchings Kansas City Kan Hos, Landis State Penitentiary Leedy Jen Fran IW. W. Hooper Harry Landia

Banquet at Abilene post honors Company L leaders

Abilene November 8 Abilene post Grand Army of the Republic held a reception and banquet for Company L Twentieth Kansas. Lieut Col Little and Judge Moore addressed the gathering with other speakers.

Barr Co L Col Little Abilene G.A. RR Cave Company L Col Litte Moore

Newton Girl Again Insane In 1900s Case

Newton Nov 1889 Ives a 28 year old daughter of a Harvey county farmer, previously confined at the state insane asylum, was again adjudged insane today. Her derangement traced to religious excitement and devotion, with the past two years spent at her father's home amid familiar scenes triggering relapse.

Newton Ame Ives Harvey County

Coffeyville Fights Pardon for Emmett Dalton

Coffeyville residents oppose clemency efforts for Emmett Dalton, whose pardon rumors prompted public sentiment checks by his mother Mrs. Dalton. A remonstrance was sent to the governor after prior pardon attempts, as Coffeyville resists any move toward clemency despite local petitioning and sentiment.

Emmett Dalton Coffeyville Amie Emmett Coffeyville Willeht Dalton

Argonia Wreck Hits Santa Fe Train in Kansas

A Santa Fe double header crashed into a stock train at the water tank in Argonia Kansas on Wednesday injuring Conductor Woodcock Fireman Will Owens and Brake snap Walter Dick. The engines caboose and stock car were badly damaged and several head of cattle were killed. The crew suffered severe bruises and sprains with no internal injuries expected.

Santa Fe Argonia Kansas Collman Woodcock Will Owena Hrake Walter Dick Panhandle Argenia

Building Sold in Manspeaker Lot Transaction

The south half of the Manspeaker building lot has been sold by Felivia Morse to Morthw P MacVicar for 15000 dollars. The lot measures twenty five feet in front and ten feet in depth.

Manspeaker Felivia Morse Mforthw P MacVicar

Local men arrested for selling liquor in city

Wednesday afternoon police arrested A Townsend We Jones Ed Tymes Peenessy James Johnson on liquor sales charges. Johnson waived preliminary hearing in city court this morning and was bound over for district court trials in $200 bond after shouting at FR Witcher through a window.

Hquor A. Townaend We Jones Ed Tymes Peenessy James Johnson FR Witcher

Knights and Ladies Security Official Nomination Noted

The state department of insurance began an official nomination of the Knights and Ladies Security, a secret fraternal beneficiary group. Charles H. Ridewas will act as distant superintendent of Insurance. All duties will be carried out by department officers and employees with no road expense for this work.

Knights and Ladies State Department of Iseurance Knights and Ladies Security Charles H. Ridewas

Withdrawal of Troops From Cuba and Porto Rico

Washington reports President McKinley and Secretary Root weigh troop withdrawals from Cuba and Porto Rico to avoid political charges. At present Cuba hosts 21 officers and 1,7 60 men, Porto Rico 108 officers and 4,265 men. General Wood urges restraint, while General Brooke cautions against pulling troops. Havana and Pinar del Rio officials favor keeping forces. Ludlow will give advice on inland reductions. Porto Rico officers think troops can be reduced and some units may return to the United States.

New York Herald Washington, D.C Meklley Root Cuba Porto Ie Cubs Porto Rica Word Santiago Goyeeral Wood Hrooke Cala Spon Lee Havana Pinar del Rio Ludlow Porto Ries

Deroulede Trial Opens Amid Crowds at Luxembank Palace

Parla reports the opening of a state senate trial with police cordon around the Luxembank Palace. Anti semite and monarchist factions are watched as Henri Rochefort appears to an ovation. Fifteen judges are escorted by Republican guards while M Deroulede claims to defend the rights of the people.

Parla Luxembank Palace Senate Trafic High Court Senaoir House Durin Guanle M. Failleres Refate Fit Yeon Pallieres M. Derovlede

Train collision on Brandywine Bridge injures crew in Delaware

On the Brandywine River bridge southbound Baltimore and Ohio freight split, a passenger train plunged into the freight cab and caboose, tossing coal cars from the bridge. United States express messenger John Alden of Philadelphia broke an arm, conductor Wit Dum Galloway suffered severe cuts, and M Lacey of Wilmington sustained internal injuries. others were bruised but not seriously hurt.

Wilmington Del Baltimore & Ohio Brandywine River John Alden Philiedel- Pia United States Express Wit Dum Galloway Broteurs Elds M. Lacey Chem

Silver Goes Up On New York Silver Market

In New York the price of silver certificates for 40,000 ounces rose on the stock exchange with November options trading from 60 to 80. Prices were active at 60 to 80 as vendors noted increased demand from citrine and India for minting purposes, while analysts cited seasonal factors and the need to hedge for future price movements.

New York Stock Exchange Zimmermann Proskey L. Zimmerman India

Madison Wife of Prominent Politician Dies After Surgery

Mrs. Ed Madison aged 33 wife of the Dodge City lawyer and state figure died last night at a Topeka hospital following an operative procedure. She had been ill since last February and leaves four children. The body was to be taken to Dodge City for burial.

Madison Ed Madison Dotge City Cirtat Hospital Mit Ked Bean Topeka Mavliver Dodge City

Real estate transfers and proclamation noted by governor

Real estate transfers list multiple grantees and parcels including Kaw reserve and Huntoco's addition with various deed values. A Thanksgiving proclamation is noted, Governor Stanley preparing a new version likely similar to prior texts, with expected ceremonial language and emphasis.

License ordinance discussion in Meense committee meeting

The Meense committee of the ay council will meet tonight to recast the license ordinance. The draft lists many licensees including gas, electricity, telegraph and express companies, wagon owners, and various service providers with yearly fees and penalties.

Nickmen Exprean Wagon Folluwing Atherae Sea Eee Foun Raek Ball Echrowine Sitl Witta Alec Hor Tatunia Wiener Wurst Wyola

Governor denies voting for Tuslon candidate in Wichita race

The opposition press accuses Governor Stanley of stirring up politics in Wichita by backing David M. Dale for district judge, while the governor asserts he voted the straight ticket and rejects the claim he supported the Tuslon candidate Teurthe.

Stanley Wichita Bir David M. Dale Stepuhiload Teurthe

Made Bills in Prison at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary

J G Mckitten a clever counterfeiter, sent to Leavenworth for ten years, exploited the prison photography office to manufacture fake currency plates. He arranged delivery of paper and film via trusted inmates, producing a high quality bill before being exposed by the warden and deputies. The operation relied on water color inks and careful concealment within the gallery.

Leavenworth Cor J. G. Mckittien Secret Service The Treasury Federal Tuthus Matenemd Lowo Maine Mckibben Perecens

Two Killed In Wreck On Crossing In Binghamton Nevada

Two men died and another was fatally injured in a collision between a car and a locomotive at a railroad crossing. The crash occurred near a Delaware Luckswanna Weaters millie train. Names Kennedy and Newton are mentioned among the victims.

Binghamton N Delaware Luckswanna Weaters Tie Metormas Claines Kennedy Beott Newton Homer

Fragments of a Odd Description From an Unclear Tale

A garbled OCR fragment mentions an Atlantic event and a narrow operation tied to a fortune. It references a tall figure and a car in a scene of short duration, with questions about quantities of PF and an excited crowd seeking detail about time and outcome.

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