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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1899
Page
4
A fragment from the Topeka State Journal includes political commentary by Frank MacLennan on U.S. treasury bullion and currency, Bryan and Otis, Philippine affairs, and criticism of imperial policy. It references figures like Wheeler and Nash, plus discussions of money supply and public sentiment.
A Pittshere Dispatch summary argues national election stakes are overstated. Local results show varied influences from streetcar strikes to personal popularity of candidates. Nebraska's result suggests fusion issues but lacks durable impact on Bryan’s presidential run.
The text hints at shifting public sentiment toward self reliance and independence, noting support for administration while cautioning against committing to policies not fully defined. It references the Philippines and the idea of elections shaping future stances amid unsettled dispute.
A garbled Atchison Globe column features scattered humor and opinions on manners, theater talk, a travel agency, and a would be amateur musician. The piece touches on conduct, property sales, a Hot Springs visit, and reflections on ticket prices and theater experiences.
A fragmented Chicago News piece judges politicians as too confident and public discourse as fluctuating. It critiques gossip, gender norms, vigilance over property prices, and the tension between honesty and wiser conduct in daily conversations.
A fragmented excerpt discusses gender roles and feelings around fatherhood and relationships. It cites a revival era interest in women and men, noting a man’s impulse to escape with a baby and a Bible proverb about men as nurses. The text critiques women’s instincts and social expectations in a dated voice.
The piece mixes local buzz about county elections and town name changes with scattered notes on residents. It mentions Osborne county votes, Valentine proposing dropping Canter for Clay, and Eva Ryan selling newspaper work from Hiawatha, among other clipped items and misread names.
A compilation of assorted Kansas items notes season weather forecasts and local curiosities. Mentions of Dell Valentine in Topeka on supreme court work, a Marion county political update, and various community remarks about Cadmus Moses in the Philippines. Also references to a funding joke in Montgomery County and Roosevelt visits in Albany with brief tour details.
Nov 13 an incoming Hasenger train collided with United Verte Pacific tallrnad near Jerome Arizona. Eight fellers georth of bere. The emeine and two Vet cats pulled from a badge and crushed the firemin, David Itons to puath the exzine. The other trainmen did Disconeers estuped uniusirsa.
A long items list reviews several books including Love Letters of a Musician by Myrtle Heed. The praised novel follows a violinist in poverty who writes love letters to a woman who later discovers them. Other works highlighted include A History of the World by Aladin ikagozin, Elsie in Ye Souk, Robespierre, We Win, and Mrs Marion Crawford’s Crucis. Publication details and prices are provided.
The state convention of the M C A begins in Ottawa Thursday evening and runs four days with speakers including Governor Stanley Major R K McClaughry of Fort Leavenworth and C Michener of New York. Programs feature devotional services, bird’s eye views of city and railroad work, and meetings at multiple churches with delegates from colleges and associations.
Rumor from Kansas City claims General Manager Prey of the Santa Fe has tendered resignation amid friction with Vice President Berry. The report notes a prominent New York broker as source, but Frey is said not to be in Toledo.
Washington Nev 11 The pension committee formed at the recent GA encampment in Philadelphia presented to the president a report urging changes to pension rules. It seeks executive action to consider disabilities in pension status and to cap pensions for workers earning under $4 a year, with broader reforms to ensure fair treatment and timely action.
Catherine Bear Herron wife of George W Herron died this morning at 22 05 at the Dane street home after two months illness and a paralysis spell. Survived by her husband and a daughter Laure B G Hulm. Born November 1 1835 in Morgan County Ohio she married in Athens County Ohio August 18 186? They moved to Topeka in 1868. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at the family residence conducted by Rev L Blakesley and Dr Fisk.
Maggie Phillips entered a Kansas avenue hardware store between Third and Fourth streets. She grabbed a six dollar bill from the till after the bell rang, then fled but was later caught with the money in hand. The proprietor recovered four dollars, the case was reported to police, and Nussbeck declined to prosecute. The docket shows the entry Dismissed.
A deed filed today in the office of the register describes a transfer of 17 lots at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Washington Street from Edward Wilder to the Santa Fe Railway Company. The price paid was 05.50. The property is described as near the Santa Fe trunks with future additions planned to the Topeka yards. Mr Wilder said the purchase was made for the company and that no immediate development at that location is planned. The land was secured by Mr Wilder for the company.
A Leavenworth scene shows Democrat John Hann endorsing neighbor Michaels for office after a summer vow not to run. Michaels secures a nomination at a party meeting of twenty Democrats, with Hanns’ reluctant speech later praising the outcome. The piece ends with a small ad noting a watch charm reward and local jewelry sellers.
Work started today with twenty five men and as many teams grading the Kansas City Topeka Electric right of way near Bonner Springs east of the Kansas river. The route to Kansas City will be graded first with completion expected by year end if weather holds. More teams and workers to be added, with 25 more teams and 75 more men to join by week’s end.
The fragment lists several obituaries including Ned Taine 77 at home and a family infant. Barak Habumer 80. a child Mdale thankty three. and Tecumseh funeral planned Tuesday morning. Details are incomplete with several garbled phrases and missing locations.
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