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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1899
Page
4
A lengthy, jumbled Topeka Journal column mocks national figures and wartime policy, debating Dewey and Bryan, Philippine governance, and political shifts. The piece riffs on editors’ opinions, election talk, and social anecdotes, interlacing local quips about shops, dogs, and residents with sharper political asides.
Fragmentary report on political forecasts and candidate prospects for McKinley and Hanna. It cites figures and party claims, noting Democratic support, Republican strength, and counter statements by Marcus Hanna and others amid contested predictions for next year’s Ohio election outcomes.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe evokes a rural mood as it reflects on water, weather, and the sense of place. The text hints at themes of homeland and identity, framing the country boy within a broader social landscape.
A collection of pointed paragraphs mixsaying about suspicion honesty and forgiveness. It muses on human nature and folly with asides on marriage poverty and desire, pairing wry aphorisms and social observations in a dated newspaper voice. The passages resemble a reflective column or editorial note.
A satirical piece reflecting on gender and marriage with pointed lines about how women judge men by words and purchases and how men’s jokes at weddings draw sharp looks from guests, highlighting social expectations and the humor of courtship.
Local notes report a protracted meeting season harming horses near Bhar and a postal shortfall of 75 dollars for postmaster Hinges City Theman McNulty. Mentions Dewey, Harrison, Abilene Democrat calls for a reelection, and community pieces touch on school veterans War service decor and local church Sunday school bands amid scattered weathered fragments.
A New York physician advises a patient to take Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for womb and menstrual complaints. Testimonies from Magim Lemp and Miss Jom Sawn praise relief after using the remedy, noting improved health and gratitude to Mrs Pinkham. Over a million women reportedly helped by her advice and medicine.
Leavenworth Kansas November 14 sensational evidence in the Hillmon insurance case. Arthur Simmons a local cigar maker testified Walters worked for him in May 1875 and was identified by a photograph. Insurance firms seek to show Walters was killed and his body passed off as Hillmon. The McGrance interest now nears 100000.
E L L Horth of Centralia filed a petition signed by nearly all local business men with Missouri Pacific Superintendent MLathburn seeking a right of way to erect an elevator. Horth claims rail amid July and August traffic favoured elevators and asks railroad to grant access, noting prior assurances and orders directing cars to elevators. The report outlines disputes over ground access and railroad consent.
In several townships a destructive caterpillar, called the cut worm or army worm, is damaging wheat crops. Professor Kaht of the state university offers control tips, including late summer burrowing, fall replanting, deep furrows, rolling, and the use of poison mixtures to starve the worms. Persistent plowing and careful field protection are advised.
In Clyde a broad meeting of capitalists and business leaders led to organizing the Hands Curtain Fastener and Supporter Company with $1,000 paid in capital. Officers elected: J. F. Randolph president, Ges. 1 Gremg vice president, L. J. Banner secretary, SH Knapp treasurer, M. Bottser general manager. Clyde becomes the headquarters as plans for commercial operations advance. The firm has already received an order for 1500 units and awaits larger inquiries. Patent secured in May 188? to protect the fastener for canopy and vehicle tops, signaling strong potential for growth.
Wichita considers adopting a Warnnz system of strict cleaning next year instead of machine sweeping. Proponents say streets will be kept closer with lower costs. Current practice sweeps streets at set times during the week.
The article describes a sweeping machine that clears Right rubbic and leaves mud and dirt on paved streets. Mud forms a hard layer until rain, creating a sea of mud. A crew of about eight workers could keep Main Street and other paved streets clean, with three on Main Street and others on Deugina Avenue. The system is touted as successful elsewhere and worth trial, despite higher initial expense.
An Emporia Gazette item recalls a man fleeing with his wife and six children, leaving them stranded on East street. Neighbors helped the family, who were aged under 20, while the husband sought independence, avoiding a harsher fate by timely exposure of his conduct.
Arkansas City reports a massive candy shipment of over two hundred thousand pounds received by the Manney Allan Mercantile company from Kansas City, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati. The Kanass-Southwestera line delivered the candy in five cars, described as possibly the largest such shipment to a single firm or town in the southwest.
Arianyas City reports a smallpox case after barber John Cleveland from Blackwell Oklahoma fell ill. Health officials quarantine about half the neighborhood, test homes, and move the patient to a pest house on an island in the Arkansas River. Cleveland visited several houses, but officials say no spread is possible.
The Bankers Union of the World, headquartered in Omaha, is reportedly insolvent. Local officers cannot reach headquarters and Secretary Oritekte has refused dues and assessments. The Fort Scott lodge has about 200 members, with monthly meetings irregular due to poor attendance. The head lodge reportedly has seven debt claims it cannot meet.
Beloit November 14 the state dairy association has secured F D Coburn for the annual meeting He will discuss A Visit to an Eastern Milk Farm at the evening session starting 7 29 p m November 23 at the Kansas State Dairy Association convention to be held November 22 23 and 24 in Manhattan Kansas A large attendance is expected
Wellington voters will decide on 25 000 to buy the water works and 114 000 to purchase the electric light plant. They may vote for both, for water alone, or for electric alone.
Knights of Pythias in this city held a reception and banquet at this home in honor of Lieutenant Colonel B. C. Little. A. V. Jayett delivered a welcome address as Colonel Little responded. The event took place on November 14.
The jury in the Gentme Mack murder trial returned a verdict of second degree murder. Mack, about 23, is from Winterd. The defendant and victim David Humphrey did not know each other before the July Fourth incident.
J B Vaughn, a pioneer citizen of Montgomery county, died suddenly last night at Independence. He came from Bartholomew county Indiana in 1870 and was one of the early settlers noted in the community.
In Kansas notes, pensions are announced for Original and Supplemental recipients including Lashment, Jewett, Holmes, Nelson, Deemer, Bunch, Anderson, and others with sums from $8 to $17. A bank opening in Galena is reported, naming officers and directors, alongside a fire at Edwardsville’s Hunt general store causing about $3,000 in losses, mostly insured, with a two story brick structure affected.
The State Journal is urged to ring the fire bell during the next three nights of a meteor shower to signal observers. Citizens dislike looking up at a 45 degree arc and would listen for the bell as the shower starts after midnight near the southeast horizon, with alarms coordinated to avoid confusion with any fire alerts.
Washington reports Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow returning from Kansas pleased with the Kansas elections. He says Kansas leans Republican next year, McKinley enjoys strong popularity, and Democrats face tough odds if they back Bryan or any sound-money candidate. He argues expansion is favored in the West except for a notable anti free silver faction. He cautions defeat is possible for Republicans if misread, but overall confidence in McKinley’s administration remains high.
Unclear rumors swirl around J. Z. Pres and his possible reelection, with confounding statements about retirement and replacements. The unsettled chatter mentions Burr and movement from Ranpas CGS, and references air travel and a return to Tephka Witae amid the confusion.
A damaged passage advertises Chamberlains Pain Balm claiming it cures many ailments including colds and pains. It also mentions a buyer seeking relief and includes a fragment about a railroad accident and a nurse’s sales pitch. The text blends medical ad copy with a train accident report and drugstore claims.
A damaged OCR record of a New York horse show notes General Tracy winning prizes. Classes included Shetland ponies, hackney fillies, two year olds, and trotters with notable exhibitors such as Danbury, Harry Hamlis, James W. Cooke, Bain, and Thomas Watt. Prizes ranged from 10 to 80 dollars, with specific horses like Victoria III and Robbie D winning in various divisions.
A telegraphed message from President McKinley expresses sorrow over the death of a husband who gallantly fell in battle near Eun Ja cinto. The note consoles the widow and children, extending official sympathy from Mrs McKinley and the nation.
Mr John T Nicholson head of the company booked to present Alabama at Crawford theater cancelled the Topeka performance Wednesday evening after Miss Ines Mapson, the leading actress, fell seriously ill. Mine Mapleson is hospitalised after the Letven worth show. No substitute could be found in time. ticket buyers received refunds.
The St Louis and San Francisco railroad saw board changes as Mr Charles D. left the directory and Mr Henry Myraud was elected to succeed Mr Greed. Mr Glod joined the military during Santa Fe control.
The Slet General Assembly of the Kolehte of Labor convened in Fannett hall Homton on November 14. Governor Wolcott welcomed delegates. General Master Workman John N. Parsons presided. In the afternoon session the assembly began business, and the Soldier Band was reorganized. The Twentieth Kanes band is engaged in a tour with Charles P. Fig of the Fifth Missouri as band master set to lead the charge at Mound City on November 3.
Former President Efirrisomana family returns to their home in Indianapolis after a six month European trip. Crowds gather at the station to greet the party as they arrive.
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