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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1899

Page

4

Salina Rounder Fraudled Lawson Faces Divorce Alimony

Salina news recounts a spring episode where Lawson of Marquette spent freely but was fleeced of nearly $300 by local rounders. His wife sues for divorce and alimony in Ellsworth county. Lawson’s shaky checks, two unsigned signatures, and arrests tie to a broader court hearing. Wing fined for being disorderly.

Balina Lawson Marquette Salta Piaying Tamon Sallis North End Brown Gistelet Ccipade Ol Vores Ellsworth Tarson Jens WN Tech Wille Lawkin Lavesin Bin Hoyt Hopkins California Testaurent Ullursas Wing Dail Aino Lawson A.W. Wing Polfes Court A. P. Laveen Whien Young Wing Helderbinder

Turbulent World War Nets Opinion On Submarines And Trade

Reports from wartime dispatches discuss a German submarine boat's apparent success and potential supply routes to Houston. Debates unfold over currency reform, food adulteration scrutiny, and Democratic strategy, with mentions of Ury Woodward and party canvassing as elections approach.

Huston

Public Sentiment Favors Salon Boycott Against Informer

Widespread public mood supports a salon protest against the informer. The majority favors boycotting as a method to express displeasure toward the informer.

Wasted Be Inc Aioe Salon

Robbins patent eases stovepipe joinery

In this country a simple device by Mr Robbins enables easier assembly of stovepipe joints removing the need for large joints and fiddling with wires. The note mentions a practical contrivance minimizing effort in securing stovepipe segments and suspensions.

Robbins

Government Debt Move Prompts Pricey Bond Talks

The New York Journal reports the government plans to cut debt by buying bonds. Secretary of the Treasury proposes to purchase 4s and 5s at about 112% or 120% of par, with the aim to raise funds for the treasury. Critics note the plan would cost the government billions and question feasibility and timing amid market conditions.

New York Journal Gage Ufferlok Eve Weras Cleveland

Government Bonds and a Postal Savings Bank Proposal

The article compares government bond financing with a postal savings bank of 1 billion dollars and an interconvertible bond system. It argues that via adjustable interest rates or deposits, the money market could stay easy, avoiding recurring government losses on securities. It cites Secretary Gage and contrasts annual interest costs under different schemes, noting potential reductions.

Mrr Morgan Chen Denis Treasury Gage

Fragmented notes on age, gender, and life signals in Atchison dialogues

The fragmentary text portrays attitudes toward aging, women, work, and social norms in Atchison. It references men critical of women around Grymucds stores, a wife in the shoe business, and a Manila hero who owed debt. The piece comments on life insurance, gun interest, and nightly routines, ending with a note on an uncustomed 9 pm bedtime.

an _Atonisun Grymucds Mir Atchison Manila

Fragmented 1910s Paragraphed Musings From Chicago Newly

A garbled column presents scattered aphorisms and social musings on ambition marriage wealth and gender roles. It touches on workmen self respect and the Sabbath while offering dated witticisms about Boers China and widow’s rights amid unclear attributions.

Prominent Bachelor Buttons in Now Votx Preas

Irregular bash article fragment jokes about bachelors and compliments, noting vetting of men and aging traits. It satirizes appearance and behavior, hinting at social expectations and mockery of romantic claims amid blurred details.

Miss Parthena Killedrew Sues For Damages In Publicity Case

Miss Parthena Killedrew of McCune Kansas sues Kama Sparks for 319000 claiming publication of a Chicago Pilot ad forged in her name damaged her reputation and mental well being. The suit alleges forged letters and misrepresentation led to unwanted marriage prospects and public embarrassment. The case cites Crawford and Labette counties and seeks legal remedy for defamation and intrusion.

Farthens Killedrew McCine Parthena Killedrew Kama Sparks Plainiif Crawford Labette McCune Chicago General de Holstiod Eures Isun

Infected Cattle Shipped Into Gowley County Protest Sparks Debate

Reports say cattle infected with dangerous fever were shipped from Arkansas into Gowley County last Friday via the Missouri Pacific. Inspector J W Chamberlain confronted railroad officials at Dexter and Eaton, but cattle moved onward despite protests. Authorities cite health law concerns and trace the rail transfer at Coffeyville.

Gowley County Dexter Missouri Arkansas Gee. Eddy Burden J. W. Chamberlain Comeyyilly Dexter Saturtay Eaton Exidy Inn Mountain Coffeyerite

Boycott A Joint Over Temperance Tension In City

A temperance dispute led by Chap man adherents to shut down joints and trigger boycotts. A local booker bought whisky and gave it with a prescription, prompting warrants for the jointist and a Chapman man’s report of tense scenes in the city last Saturday. The incident reflects heightened pressure on taverns amid temperance activism.

Chapman Foire Weeks

Rea Patterson Mill Imports Ferrets From Ann Arbor

The Rea Patterson Mill has imported two ferrets from Ann Arbor and housed them in the salt building. The article notes the ferrets, named Gen Funston and his wife, are effective against rats and mice, and that two in a similar mill would quickly reduce vermin.

Comervie Journal Fhes-Patterson Mine Company Ann Arbor Mick Funston Mttle Kansan Rea-Tatterson

Honest Dog Returns Lost Purse In Ohio Town

A dog finds a lady's purse containing two dollars on Cedar Street yesterday. Instead of keeping the money or wandering off, the dog leads the purse to its owner, earning a new collar as a reward. The Matteson family praises the canine's honesty and loyal conduct in a small community report.

Matteson Golm

Trial date set for Harry Brandley murder case

Cotterwood Baus Nov 21 The trial of Harry Brandley charged with the murder of Frank Fynard was set for Monday. One hundred extra jurors had been drawn in addition to thirty regular jurors. Juror selection revealed issues with county trustees not certified since 1898 and the defense asked for a delay. The case was continued.

Cotterwood Baus Harry Brandley Frank Fynard

Pension for Mrs Elliott Widow of Twentieth Kansas Captain

Mrs Clara J Hilliott of Coffeyville has been granted a pension of twenty dollars a month dating from March 1. Two of her children under 16 will receive twenty eight dollars monthly. The pension honors the widow of Captain D S Flibott of the Twentieth Kansas, killed February 28 in the Philippine Islands.

Twentieth Kansas Geta Coffeyville Clara. J. Hilliott Telflore D.S. Flibott Twentieth Kansas Regiment Cacocan Philippine Islands

Murder Comes to Light in Freight Car Attack

Frank Taylor, son of the late W. E. Taylor, a Junction City man, was attacked in a freight car by two men. After a brutal struggle he was shot and killed and his remains were removed. A second report notes bombs brought from Waukomis and describes a violent murder with no clear clue to the attackers.

Frank Taylor Junction City Mov Tousy Waukomis W. BE. Taylor Wien Taylor Amir Dertrs Waukomis Thin Spring

Norton resident McLennan favors anti Stanton stance in Norton county

McLennan of Ellsworth County, a Republican farmer and stockman now in Norton three miles east of the Prairie Dog valley, backs not renomination of Gen. Stanton. He prefers Low in the senatorial race and predicts strong support for Gailies in the Sixth district. He owns 200 cattle, 400 hogs, 150 acres of corn averaging forty bushels, and is a large alfalfa grower with ample comforts on his 20 acre McLennan ranch.

Norton McLennan Martes Ellsworth Turner McNall Caltty Gen. Stanley Theidenghal M.A. Low Thea Eile Mitchell County Haskell Smith County Treeder Norton County

Pensions for Kansans list works and claims outlined

Buffalo Kansas November 91 The executive personnel of the Modern Woodmen of America discuss pensions crafted for Kansans. Original John Wasgener Carbon Gate $83 to $0. James Thomason Trent $3. Thresé Moody Randolph $Hi to $0. John B Sullivan Carbon Dale $8 to 12. Widows Sarah J Henderson Expert 4. Harriet M Glasscock Cedar Vale. Mexican War Widows Ann Freeman Tonganoxie $3. Robbins of this place witnesses a noted invention destined to reduce the amount.

Kansans Washington John 1 Wasgener Carbon Gate Bosserman Clinton James Thomason Trent Thresé Jamies W Moody Randolph John B Sullivan Carbondale Sarah J. Hendeson Harriet M. Glasscock Cedar Vale

Private Revenue Stamp On Neck Of Berth For Bitters Claim

Feeble kidneys from weak stomachs blamed for impurities. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters promoted to strengthen kidneys and stomach. Claims cure for constipation indigestion dyspepsia nervousness and general debility. Private revenue stamp shown on neck of the berth as endorsement. No equal according to advertisement.

Outrage Kills 3000 Sheep in Colorado

Report from Cenly Colorado states masked assailants captured herders driving sheep into Colorado and killed the entire flock. The attackers warned against bringing more sheep, noting these were the first in years to venture into the region.

Colorado Denver Cenly

troops sail for Manila from San Francisco and Honolulu

The transport Manenck and City of Pushia sailed for Manila via Honolulu carrying part of the Forty-fourth Infantry and recruits. The City of Puebla and the City of St Paul also departed with other units including Colonel Anderson and the Duke of Fife’s detachments. Major Mule assumes command of the remaining six companies aboard the Duke of Fife as the fleet heads to sea before midnight.

San Francisco Cat Manenck City of Pushia Manila Honolulu Hancock Forty-fourth Infantry Puebla St. Paul Anderson Duke of Fife Mule

San Francisco News On War Regiments Leaving Presidio

The Forty-ninth colored regiment arrived from Jefferson Barracks en route to Manila. They are the last of the volunteer regiments to depart. At the Presidio three more colored regiments and two others prepare to be embarked soon, leaving five batteries of heavy artillery and five troops of cavalry. The Tennessee volunteers will be mustered out next Thursday.

Presidio Tennessee Volunteers

40000 Jones Men Voted For No Other Candidate

Columbus Ohio November 21 The canvass of the official vote in Ohio shows Judge Nash's plurality at 44007. Vote totals list Nash 417199, LeLean 5661700, Ellis 5 Hammel 5, Bandlow 2, Jones 100, Carlawell 12720. Analysis indicates about 4890 electors who voted for Jones for governor did not vote for any other statewide candidate.

Columbus Gblo Nash AL Hammel Prohibition Robert Bandlow Socialist Labor Joan A. Carlawell A. W. Pattick Derm Jones Etite Ethoes

Gunder the Pome on Stage Impresses with Scenic Power

Review praises the Samoan hurricane scene in Lincoln J. Carter's Gunder the Pome for its realistic stage weather and ship battle depiction. It notes Carter relies on scenery over performers, highlighting Miss Madeline Hunt and Frederick Beaneay as key figures but assessing overall company talent as variable.

Lincoln J. Carter Gunder United States Trenton Carter Madeline Hunt Seasor Misa Hunt Frederick Beenaeay

Mormon Elders Arrive in Chattanooga for Ohio Mission

Thirty Mormon elders travel from Utah to Chattanooga for assignments to work in Ohio and the southern states. President Hieh of the city will oversee their ensignments at the head of the Mormon southern propaganda effort.

Ormona Ohia Chattanooga Tenn Utah Ohio Hieh Mormon Southern

Easter Wonder: Local Notes and Memorial Plans

A jumble of names events and weather notes. George Washington’s 100th death anniversary is marked with memorial services at Mount Vernon led by the Shawnee Tribe and the Improved Order of Red Men. Inez Racan paid $45 into the police court fund for a disorderly house. Kansas weather calls for rain tonight with mixed conditions from the east and northeast winds.

Chicago Kansas George Qahington Red Men Thia Rity Washington Biagrave Mount Vernon Inez Racan

Democratic national executive committee meets in Silver Left

A final session of the Democratic national executive committee in Silver Left, Chicago, discussed regime work and a presidential platform outline. Chairman Jones opened the meeting with full attendance, committees reported campaign status, and a total fund of $147,000 was noted.

Chicago Democratic National Executive Committee Othe Benottof Elock Benator Jones Chateman J United States Clayton Alabama Jonos H. Martin Sally St. Louis

Lawton and Young Close In on Filipino Leaders

Manila reports say General Lawton's pursuit of Aguinaldo's ministers through the Bing mountains grows urgent as American forces press the insurgent leadership. Troops suffer sickness and supply shortages, horses die, and soldiers march barefoot amid harsh jungles while Capitanes from Cabatuan publish a despondent farewell.

Manila Lawton Young Aguinaldo Be Uef Truil Bing Mounains Youngs Belove Tarjac Cabanatuon Linton Independencia Taclac Bette

Dewey Home Transfer to Admiral Dewey’s Son

Papers drawn up by Mrs Mildred Dewey transfer all right and title in the Dewey home to Admiral Dewey’s son George Goodwin Dewey. The deed will be recorded this afternoon or tomorrow.

Washington Mra Mildred Dewey Admiral Dewey George Goodwin Dewey

Fragmented OCR:String of political notes on party leaders and campaigns

The text presents a garbled report about political figures and factions within a party, mentioning Hetty, a chairperson, and various accusations and internal tensions. It hints at alleged influence, appointments, and power dynamics within the administration and board, with confusion around names and dates.

Police Court Sustained in Aquor Cases

Judge Hazen issued commitments for Fritz Duretn and an accomplice after the police arrested them in June for selling liquor. Each man was fined 133 dollars and ordered to pay court costs, which they paid promptly this morning.

Hazen

Overtures Placed Before National Executive Committee

In Pittsburgh on November 31, talks were set to discuss reducible differences between two branches of the net TU. Overtures have been traded to the national executive committee. The committee will meet in the city to consider them and all differences will be settled.

Bonita Pittsburg Trlent Hones Reduida Net TU Nat Tatter Thie Aee

Piece Work Inaugurated At Santa Fe Shops

Workers at the Santa Fe shops began a piece work system last night in the Dlacksmitt shop’s large steam hammer and car sheds. Four men produced twelve axles in eleven hours under new wage scales per axle seven to thirty cents. regular ten hour wages were lower. Two crews built trucks under the new plan, with expectations of higher daily output, though concerns about sustaining the extra strain were noted.

Santa Fe Dlacksmitt Hammersmith Hemmersmith Hammermaith Uxten Balldine

United After 20 Years Romance Of Porter Couple

A Topeka couple, Mr. and Mrs. E Porter, will reunite after 20 years apart in a social reunion this evening at Twelfth and Polic. Lt G Porter and his wife separated in town two decades ago. He had wounds of means, she ran her own affairs. A letter from him revived old affection, and they are now living as husband and wife in Mrs Porter's handsome home.

Polic G. Porter Mr. Porter

Prisoner Reported With Chickenpox Like Illness Scene

A prisoner in the city falls ill with a rash described as Cuban chickenpox by some as a possible smallpox scare. City physicians report the case Monday and quarantine debates loom over proper containment and testing as several inmates remain in contact with the ill individual.

Jordan al Rast Phyllin Peerson Whyalan Bait Privgher Jordner Wati

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