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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented Topeka State Journal page contains editorials and remarks on political figures. Mentions Mr Joqbel of Hentac and the Cleveland bond market, with critical remarks about Admiral Teneoapiara and Mrs Inney. Text is garbled but preserves references to naval command, public reception, and potential political controversy.
The sudden death of Garnet A Hobart at his Paterson New Jersey home shocks the nation. A respected president and patron of associates, he bridged partisan divides and guided policy with steady counsel. His loss creates a vacancy in the presidency and alters the line of succession, with implications for national governance.
A proposed system in New York outlines supplying domestic help to subscribers at a simple rate. Housekeepers report for sweeping May notify headquarters to receive an expert sweeper, with charges set at 30 cents per hour plus $1 per branch. The plan aims to reduce worry and cost while improving service.
A Philadelphia report summarizes ongoing investigations by a Senate committee on manufacturing into adulterated foods. Evidence includes coconut flour, cloves, turmeric, rice flour, starch, and other additives found in pepper and bakery products. Tests show samples with dangerous contamination levels and mislabeling, prompting calls for tighter controls.
A report describes samples of vinegar, jelly, maple syrup, cream of tartar, codfish, butter, cheese, and cider with adulterants. Glucose, distillation products, colorants, and preservatives were found in varied amounts, including starch jelly colored with fruit, and cider with sulfuric acid traces.
The item sketches social clubs in Atchison noting a twenty year old Irish lodge tradition, a sleeping club, a card club, and a beer circle. It mentions women, neighbors, flowers for funerals, and a dramatic line about a man choosing life over trouble as a preacher reads a book from his pocket and declines a warning.
A fragmented prose piece from Chicago notes on work pay, self made men, truth in statements, rents and lending, language quirks, and social views. It reflects on character, philosophy, and common sayings with wry humor and observations about daily life.
A fragment condemns bachelor life and marriage roles, arguing men cannot set ideal examples for wives and children. It claims women wear masks on wedding day, and that married life harms a bachelor’s happiness, while criticizing women who seek male attention and attire.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood and organ troubles. It claims kidney and liver relief, touts testimonials from residents like Sidney and tests on scalp itching, asserting the product cured severe conditions after other doctors failed.
Leopold Edlinger, a German immigrant who worked for Farmer Tyler near Fort Scott, was found dead and buried in a potter's field. Authorities examine new evidence suggesting foul play tied to his wages, savings, and plans to buy a farm in Oklahoma as they hunt for the killer.
In Wichita on November 2 a thief who arranged hog sales before stealing them was tracked by the stockyards commission. E B Mosteller met a man who contracted to take two loads of hogs to Greenwich, then unloaded the hogs at the packing house. A German named Dorler later identified the stolen hogs as his.
Sadie Burgon, widow of a Philippine hero and former wife of a Kansas soldier, marries again in Armourdale as Probate Judge Say er authorizes the union. The ceremony honors the 20th Kansas regiment veterans with friends and relatives present, celebrating a long, storied wartime life.
Movement forms to raise a monument for Hewes R. D. Parks the lone Kansas soldier buried in Ar Ungtos National cemetery He served in Company B Twenty second Kansas and died at Camp Meade Pat Young Parks a student at the state normal school in Emporia enlisted at the first call Their father is a blind veteran of the war for the Union and the school has over 2000 students
Leavenworth Nov 22 Judge W C Hock of the United States district court will hand down the opinion in the Western Telegraph company case at the State Court of visitation. The ruling concerns the constitutionality of the law and the court’s potential impact remains uncertain. The judge is currently preparing the opinion.
Nickerson Nov 21 The Methodist Episcopal church at this place was rededicated by Presiding Minister George W Howes after remodeling financed to the extent of 32 600 The dedicatory services were held with the regular Quarterly conference This gives Nickerson a church building admired by all Since the establishment of the Nickerson Rotmel college the pastor Rev Woodward has been greeted by large congregations necessitating the addition
Salina reports farmers including Will Hoyne near Salina notice red rust injuring Browinses wheat in Saline County. Fall conditions with heavy dews are blamed, with rain or cold weather seen as helpful to reduce the rust and protect the standing crop.
W Rutter, a Fort Scott butcher, returned from Rogers after guiding his daughter to burial when he found his wife and another daughter ill with typhoid fever. Mr and Mrs Miller have also lost four children in the past two months. He planned to stay in Rogers but returned home at once, sensing trouble. The wife and daughter are seriously ill.
Atchison November 22 Amerson Wilson a colored man was instantly killed by electricity at Seaton's foundry while adjusting carbon rods of an arc light. He leaned from the floor with a makeshift prop and his left hand touched the live part. Crockett and Green, fellow workers, heard his final cry and found him dead.
A new adjudicator, Geo A Burdett of Boston, will direct the vocal contest at the Kansas Musical Jubilee in Hutchinson from May 1 to 3. Burdett, a prominent Boston musician, formerly with the New England Conservatory and Harvard club, now leads the Philharmonic Society of Boston and has pledged to oversee the royal concerts next year.
Dr Swensson Bethany College president announced a donation of 324 acres near H Meringtos from Major and Mrs Bert of Pennsylvania. The gift adds to prior gifts valued around 1500 and boosts Bethany College’s land holdings amid fundraising success. Located near Lindsborg, the gift is celebrated as a major boost to the college.
Date the following concerns went to the wall includes several banks and companies in Newton and Guthrie. Jamestown on November 21 reports substantial town growth with new stone business, elevator, residences, stone crossings, and sidewalks boosting population and commerce while Williamsburg recounts a man driven insane after learning of his mother’s death on November 22.
Wellington, Nov 22 A county temperance organization was formed in Wellington yesterday and it was decided to raise a fund of 10000 with pledged subscriptions and gamblers.
In Great Bend on a Tuesday a formal saloon opening featured a parade from the depot to the saloon led by the mayor and town marshal. A band played as a large crowd celebrated. A Farmers Institute meeting in Wellington planned an institute for Friday after.
In Topeka a dentist Dr J H Goodwin testifies to relief from four years of chronic backache and lumbago after using Morrow’s Kid-ne-olds. The ad claims the yellow tablets cure rheumatism in the lumbar region and stomach issues. It notes boxes priced at fifty cents and liverlax granules at twenty five cents per box, produced by John Sabean & Co of Springfield Ohio.
Emporia reports a rich vein of 11 inch coal found ten miles south of town with surface works continuing and Osage coal priced at 4.50 in Emporia. Henry Adolph hauls land tract for Bernard Mus, delivering at $ per ton. Independence notes the death of Corporal Harry Bloxam of the Twentieth Infantry in San Francisco. funeral with military honors to be held at Liberty.
Fifteen hundred strikers from Audithourt Vaucheigny and the Doubs factory district began marching toward Paris with 50 guards and wagons of food. Paris authorities and prefects blocked them at the city gate as drums sounded, police monitored the march, and attempts to enter the capital were met with orders to disperse. The situation remained tense with sporadic fires and crowd activity continuing into the night.
George Dixon defeated Eddie Lenny at Broadway Athletic Club after five rounds. Dixon appeared to decline since his peak, though he kept Lenny at a safe distance. The bout fuels belief Terry McGovern may seize the title from Dixon, who has held the belt for years.
Lawrence engineer seeks a distinct whistle for the Awitehenele engine running in the yards. He has tried to get the sound altered to a different tone and complains the current requests to shopmen lead to delays and partial repairs.
A clerk reports a man seeking a whistle after promises of one. He pleaded for a new whistle but authorities refused. He boarded a locomotive in frustration and saw a card reading No fish no whistle placed at his seat.
Kansas City reports two Central football players undergoing systematic training for a game with Topeka high school set for Saturday. Topeka teams are praised for superior teamwork and clockwork play averages. Central Athletic Association plans participation in the state meet at Columbia next May with entries in all fields.
Kansas City November 12 preparations for an 48 hour race for the American championship begin at Convention Hall. Riders will compete eight hours daily starting this afternoon. Among entrants is Charles W. Miller of Chicago, the world’s champion long distance rider.
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe chief C F L Ressegue is slated to replace HL Ul Mule as numeral superintendent of the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe in Texas. Ressegue's long Amtrak career includes leading the Chicago division and serving as southern division superintendent before promotion. The Texas successor remains undecided, with multiple G C S F officials in contention and ongoing leadership reshuffles anticipated.
The article discusses cataracts common in older eyes and the importance of prevention and treatment. It includes an advertisement for Bennett, Optician, at 740 Kansas Avenue, offering eye care services and likely eyewear.
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