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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented Topeka newspaper text discusses subscription terms for the city paper and censored news under regime pressure. It notes political maneuvers in Michigan and Kentucky, Bryan and free silver advocacy, and a recent arrest in Ohio related to plural marriages. It also mentions a Boston Durfee cooperative lunch program and government debt concerns, with discussion of bond purchases and federal relief measures.
The National Municipal League committee proposes a municipal programme stressing proper city government through civic education and voter participation. It outlines municipal elections separate from state races, streamlined registration, and centralized accounting, with safeguards on debt and local taxation while limiting bonds and broad powers to local authorities.
The proposed plan grants the city broad powers for local development while limiting state control. It envisions a mayor elected for two years and a six year council term with one third of members elected biennially. The council would fix details, elect a controller, and appoint other officers without fixed terms, subject to removal by the mayor for non political reasons. Competitive exams would fill subordinate city positions under a civil service commission appointed by the mayor.
A regional column gossips about social norms in Atchison and nearby towns, mocking soliciting behavior, the double standard for men and women, and tales of wealth, marriage prospects, and public figures. It notes cross-town editorials and local curiosities, including university lectures and civic claims, with satirical detail.
A jumble of aphorisms and social jabs discusses excellence as a reward for labor, gender roles, religion versus politics, Indians and Americans, travel, church lighting, typewriter ideals, self made boasts, and a disparaging note about Job’s portrait in a country newspaper.
The piece mocks marriage as confinement and loss of freedom. It jokes that tying down a man means his self restraint and planning to exit. It contrasts church weddings with being stuffed in a glass case and notes a wife’s contempt when her husband cannot fix household pipes.
A chaotic column notes Atchison discussions of a new furniture factory in Burlington and local civic topics. It mentions Wellington ownership dreams, street fairs in Emporia, a lightning rod incident, home protection beliefs, and a brief reference to Carl Yroman and a congress race in the third district.
The senator Thurston performed a public reading of a poem at the Union League Club in Philadelphia. The event featured remarks from Nebraska Senator Thurston and attracted coverage as a historic display of oratory during a parade period.
New York dispatch quotes Camille Flammarion claiming the meteor shower was less abundant than 1798 and 1834. Junesen of Meudon Observatory telegraphs a few Leonids observed, including twenty first magnitude, with reliable ascent and easy descent near Plessis Sainte Opportune.
New York November reports by Captain John Lore and the Board of Inspection describe the Holland hull as a successful, capable submarine. Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers urges rapid expansion of submarine services and emphasizes single vessel designs with dedicated diving and torpedo systems for national defense.
Chicago on November 17 reports growing sentiment over rebates to favored parties and the potential impact on railways and telephony. The public note questions government action and the distribution of control among a few key interests, with references to the press and subcommissions and a Bennett Book Store appearance this week at 720 Kansas Avenue.
An ad lists Kid Gloves priced at 98 cents and 1.15 with multiple colors White Black Brown Blue Grey Tan and Mode. Saturday fittings offered. The Mills Dry Goods ad ends with an answer unnecessary. A district court divorce case involving Mary B. Stumbaugh and George W. Stumbaugh is reported as settled after her death from cancer. her petition claimed lack of medical care. She reportedly moved to a friend's home as lawyers prepared the defense. Stumbaugh counters that she was a faithful wife and mother and questions her motive for seeking divorce.
Real estate transfers listed include Martha P Knox vs Shawnee Fire Insurance Co for 10 acres in the southwest quarter 25-11-15 valued at 1066.60. Hattie O Brien to Charles R Coles 22M 28 tote in Oakland. Shawnee county to Leu Scofield tax deed 26.14. Mack A Witford and others to McCarter 9 for lot WT Buchanan st. O W Mowell and wife to G A amt er 125 for lots in Golden avenue. Hwan and wife to S J Read er and L Campdor as 500 for part lot 1 section a and lot 5 section 29-11-16. Robert Martindale to A Miller 76 for lots 3 S 7 block 4 Golden avenue Hassell Meadowside. abandonment note Patria Ta Abandoned. London dispatch reports Patria seen abandoned near Rotterdam. Also notices about address change for Tew number to 116 West Eighth Street. Coal company bonds and United States bonds offers noted. Advertising line for Eagle Hearth Pancake flour included.
A Washington Star excerpt quotes Chrit Wilkie denying the use of disguises by secret service detectives. He says no bureau operative has used false faces or costumes and that professionals rely on adapting attire to local contexts to gather information without drawing attention. The piece notes cases where agents blend with ethnic groups or urban neighborhoods.
President refuses to accept Damen’s resignation as Hawaities minister of Prince, keeping him in office until Congress sets a Hawaiian government system. Damen sent his notice from Italy while seeking Russian labor emigration to Hawaii for planter and capitalist interests.
Congressman J F Dolliver of Iowa arrives this afternoon to deliver a patriotic address at the High School auditorium before retiring tonight. He will be entertained in Topeka by Mr and Mrs H Anderson after the event.
In New York on November 17, promoter W A Brady and challenger Jim Corbett arranged a match with reigning heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries. The articles will be signed next Tuesday, giving Jeffries control over the bout’s terms. The note also discusses royal war powers and parliamentary approval in a separate editorial fragment.
A London Times correspondent reports from Sierra Leone dated August 18 on a medical research expedition by the Royal Tropical Disease Institute, Liverpool. Major Ross, a pupil of Dr. Koch, and entomologist Austen study fever cases, finding Anopheles mosquitoes spread malaria and that fever parasites circulate after biting patients. They note the teet parasite thrives in the climate and discuss potential links to cattle mortality and colonial transport.
A plain discussion of astigmatism outlines it as a defect in the eye shape causing blurred vision. It notes common symptoms including headaches and strain from trying to focus and advises avoiding eye strain through proper habits and vision care.
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