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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1900
Page
4
A garbled Topeka State Journal column mixes political forecasts and social quips. It notes fireworks displays becoming common, references Senator Edward Walcott of Colorado, banker Henry Villard, and W J Bryan's campaign ideas, plus a parade of Kansan political figures. The piece juxtaposes international events, journalism trivia, and local humor in a broad editorial collage.
James W. Dugan, chief clerk to Superintendent CW Kouns, of the Santa Fe car service, is reassigned to a post in Detroit. Dugan has sixteen years with the company and will become manager with jurisdiction over Klant and northern Obi. Mr Lingan’s family departs for Detroit tomorrow.
Geo B Waters a notary living at 14 East Fifth street has turned over a copy of the New York Herald from Saturday April 15 1865 to the State Historical Society. The issue features Lincoln’s assassination announcement with a worn top center image and pages pasted together.
A bill to disfranchise Negroes was introduced in the Georgia legislature. A similar measure failed at the last session. Public reaction mixes rhetoric with speculation about Wartalacant and political motives as the bill proceeds through the Tower house amid campaign chatter.
Burton era politics unfold as Pitapatrick, newly elected Republican senator hopeful for Elk and Chastenqua counties, campaigns statewide. He avoided the senate race during the national contest while signaling support for Uncle Jase Helmick amid a crowded field.
In Chas county officials McCollum and Dr Hamme announced efforts to win the banner for the largest vote gain. They cited Bryan and McKinley totals from a past year and reported this year’s counts with McKinley ahead and Bryan trailing in a county election context.
Kansas State University plans to ask the forthcoming legislature to appropriate money for two new structures. A museum building would cost 100000, the chemistry building 40000 and a general maintenance fund 1000. The push follows prior failures due to the legislature's political makeup.
The historic Polk home plots a sale in Nashville to J W Rintes of Chicago and J Craige McLankhan for eighty thousand dollars. The house will be torn down for a hundred thousand dollar apartment building named for the former president. The event follows a contested will and a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling that the will violated the state constitution. Efforts by Daughters of the Revolution and other patriotic groups failed to raise funds to preserve the mansion.
Cyrus G. Neely aged years died in Richmond after mental decline following his brother Charles F W Neely tied to Cuban postal fraud. Neely resided in Muncie and long served on regional railroads. Funeral services to be announced. Madelie Crawford to sing at the Auditorium Thursday night.
Fragment from a 19th century ad style text praising Dr Pierce remedies. Mentions woman’s health, nervous condition, and “Favorite Prescription” with reference to constipation pills. Includes promotional tone and letters answered.
McCausland, a fugitive known as a “wild man,” was shot by a deputy near Holbrook along the Santa Fe line. The bullet ricocheted, striking him as he moved at night amid brush and debris. he had been roaming the area for six weeks after claims his father was the Belfast postmaster.
Mrs and Mrs Henry are bound over to the grand jury on murder charges in Albuquerque. Reports describe the couple’s arrest and the infant’s death, with neighbors noting distress and the father, Gee Henry, in Albuquerque confirming sensational details. The case has drawn strong local reactions and ongoing police investigation.
Morning confusion as three stations and the hose company scrambled to 3818 Tyler, 18 Tyler, and 918 Tyler without a confirmed address. Smoke from a register drew water from the Kelly family home but no fire. The source of smoke was a hot air chamber board left by workmen, causing no structural damage beyond water damage to the register.
Santa Fe officials report operators at intermediate points walked off at noon, main stations still operating. a telegram later urged adjustment and orders to resume. Frost appoints Samuel Kimbly chair of the Semi Centennial exposition legislative committee with C D Walker John W Breidenthal J Delton and T W Henry as members. meeting discussed committee methods. Episcopal Church Congress opens in Providence as the Tapscopel church marks its annual gathering. sermon delayed by Bishop Potter. A village blacksmith’s son saved by remedies amid recurring attacks. testimonial notes Gut chamberlain's Cough Remedy as trusted, with multiple dosages noted. Thursday night framing and local notices appear in scattered items.
Crawford the Craw fort theater manager accuses the morning paper of biased coverage and censorship in a heated exchange over ads and program notes. He blasts editorial style and demands, calling critics rude and insinuating threats behind the defense of capital interests.
Mrs Anna B Kistler obtained a district court divorce from Charles Kistler, filed November 11, granted November 4, not contested. Petition cites extreme cruelty including violent language, bodily harm, and attempts to eject her from the house. The defendant denied the charges. couple married November 11, 1890.
The census bureau states the center of US population is Columbus Indiana, moving from Westport eighteen miles away over the past decade. Columbus, seat of Bartholomew County on Driftwood River, boasts Bell and Harrison exchanges, a large Mooney library, several factories, two banks, four daily and four weekly papers, and a Democratic history in city and county government.
Indianapolis November 12 coal operators refused to accept the Tinels scale citing wage increases and offered to continue negotiations. The conference failed and instructions were issued immediately, leaving miners idle in Indiana.
A fire of unknown origin destroyed a four story brick tenement at 140 and 145 G street. A man reentered the smoke filled building to save a kitten, emerging five minutes later with the animal unharmed. Neighbors cheered as the man carried the kitten home, seemingly unconcerned about the blaze.
A courtroom sketch details Charowhas being arrested by police for assaulting Altendorf. He was tried in the police court, convicted, and now faces a second case. The early verdicts show Charowhas has won one proceeding, with the total amount in question totaling about half a dollar.
A sensational double elopement report details Amos Harvey fleeing with his sister in law Sarah Cardave from Mount Vernon to Arkansas. Authorities say Harvey, a married man, planned the union with a local girl amid family opposition. The incident prompted warrants and linked the couple in the same school district as the search mounted.
Frank G. Willard has returned from New York and will be summoned by Ferry and Doran to testify in the case against Frank Grimes, state treasurer. One day’s notice to renew depositions must be given, and Willard will likely be served before its day.
Forecast calls for fair weather with small highs and lows, no immediate threats. Temperature readings from midnight show the day starting mild with rising conditions expected into Wednesday, while a few inaccuracies in the text obscure exact figures.
The obituary notes Chas Engler as a pioneer who settled in Topeka and lived there until his death. It lists surviving children and mentions partners in business, including Batchelor and Wallace, with scattered biographical details and ancestry notes. The article also recalls a violent incident in a dance hall where W A Kennedy and Daniel Kildeer were killed after a threat to shoot Dick Adams. It closes with a brief dispatch about the British steamer Michigan arriving from New Orleans and being partially extinguished.
A pocket book from TP Cully’s residence was found on the ice back of the min a g hhe morning. The items appeared the “baval” and were clearly traced to the burglarized home. Receiver Bomerset of Somerset Bank and company filed a judgment in favor of R th Garrited Biases as receiver of the Somerset Bank. Heavy snow blankets the northwest and Crogan, Wik reports broad northward. Also notes on corn treatment and a Mabelle Crawford appearance at the Audi ordum Thursday night.
Street work reports no paving on Lane street Fourteenth and Fifteenth while local religious and civic notices mention President Martin of University preaching Sunday at Park Sale Methodist, a bank inviting bids on a border project, and December meetings planned by city and regional officials amid scattered misprints and town chatter.
The ad markets the Harden Grand Piano as the top choice, boasting fifty years of presence and over 64,000 instruments sold, while dismissing rival testimonials as advertising ploys. It highlights the Style X Grand model’s power, compact size, and refined tone, inviting readers to compare construction and responsiveness.
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