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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal surveys national and state fiscal matters, noting congressional maneuvers on currency reform and the inflation of silver, while commenting on political figures and administration posts. It references McKinley, Goebel, and Roberson related debates, with focus on policy and salary issues.
Centenary events set for December fourteenth include school exercises across states and national observances led by Daughters of the Revolution and Masons. Ceremonies will honor the Father of His Country with a Mount Vernon procession, religious services, and a grand lodge march from the mansion to the tomb.
The thirteen prkites states will offer greetings and tributes divided by region as grand masters lay evergreen wreaths. Presiderit McKinley a Mason will address the assemblage from the mansion steps while America is sung and a band plays. Fort Washington and a US war vessel fire salutes, Mount Vernon grounds join in. The services mirror those held ten years ago.
Reading appears garbled with scattered phrases about stormy weather and mornings. Key names and clear events are absent, leaving an incoherent fragment of a newspaper page.
The piece humorously surveys women in love and the “amateur detective” impulse of lovers and husbands. It suggests men seek wives while single men search for partners and notes women’s instinctive sympathy with babies amid curious, playful commentary on attire and affection.
A chaotic Chicago News fragment mocks temperance fears and social pretenses. It jokes about poverty, model wives, vanity, and a dime museum ad seeking a henpecked husband, while noting marriages and baby arrivals as society’s perpetual shuffle of roles. The piece lampoons claims about equality and respectability with sharp, playful barbs.
JAYHAWKER JOTS reports Hutchins may open a wholesale grocery in Halsted Independent cites Edict Doyle as creating a notable venture in Atchison Champion. Kansas City Gazette tracks labor unrest while Lawrence Journal mocks a senator. Bud Downs of Columbus claims a 14-squirrel day kill. Wichita issues blurbs on wheat and city ownership of supplies. Wellington plans temperance push. Hurting news from Dorchester and Wyandotte. Burr Oak tale about a mother and collar. Judge Tobssen debate hints at political strategy. Wichita Register welcomes Dave Leahy, vows to carve politics from reporting, while Lubenin Argus relays a curious letter.
Reader letter style item featuring Mrs Barnard praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills after relief from bladder issues heart flutter and bleeding. includes additional testimonial from Ess A P about avoiding surgery and regaining strength. mentions unrelated commentary on politics and a bridge crew anecdote.
Ex governor Gav W Glick completes sale of Shannon HUI farm in Atchison township valued at 265000. Purchaser named Walter Latimer of Kansas City exchanges property at Sixteenth and Troost, with Glick keeping a Kansas City herd and remaining in Atchison to run the farm under its old name.
The report notes about $12 000 worth of Argonia State bank notes sold or 382.25 dollars for some bonds, with most top values around 200.25 and a few at 90 or 100 dollars. A jury failed to agree in the Nicholas Sheckman case against South Tiatsas & Texas abroad company for 210 damages and was discharged, with trial moved to March term. The wheat crop in this section is described as in the inert condition for this time of year, covered in snow and ready for field work after pleasant weather allowed full labor.
Abilene November 20. Warkmas opened today at a new Presbyterian church near Donegal in the south part of the empty. capacity about 500. A second church is under construction in the southeast part of the county by the Germans.
Four scarlet fever cases reported in Abiiens Abtiens during the past week, all mild and under strict quarantine. Sid One Weekes notes busy patron activity at the shop while doctors say no epidemic risk. Continuous observation expected.
The Isabelle Colorado Sprye mine reports a landmark shipment of gold ore by train, with two cars delivering over 100 pounds each and setting a historic peak in American mining output. Officials confirm the record figures and note continuing strong production.
Kansas reports a prosperous drought and population boom with new houses rising rapidly. Corn prices rise to 25 cents per bushel in western counties amid a record crop forecast of over 23 million bushels. Wheat looks excellent and state hopes for the largest harvest in history. Local comments from Atchison and Hook County residents note heavy rains and unusual mud in western Kansas.
Prisoners from Arkansas and Indian Territory arrive at Leavenworth. Names include James T. Jones John B. Sodgrass Joe Hadeler and others with sentences ranging from one year to five years plus fines. Deputy US Marshal Bennett leads twenty four northern district detainees into the federal facility amid crowding concerns.
The Elk City Enterprise and allied Republican papers clash over Ed Little of the Twentieth Kansas. The Journal defends Little as a brave soldier misrepresented by critics who accuse him of political missteps after San Francisco.
Leavenworth reports November revenue receipts will exceed last year by about 10000 dollars. The gain appears across departments, not isolated to one. Stamp sales already total over 2000 dollars with a record month expected, amid unusually high collections for November.
Wichita plans a new brick fire station west of the city building near the past. Existing North Market and South Topeka stations host hose carts, chemical pagnes, and ladders while the future brick station will align with the north side of the city building.
In Wellisxton on November 30 a group labeled knockers began actions against the county high school. Ram Kincalt of Belle Prairie, Hira Hitch cock, and others are named. John W. Adams of Wichita has been hired to challenge the vote’s legality. he is in town today to begin proceedings with the county.
Southern Kansas miners erupt after Judge Williams sentences John P. Reese to jail for contempt of court. A district No. 14 circular warned of districtwide work suspension and a plan to burn the judge in effigy unless Reese is released. Debs cited as inspiration, unionists vow to press on in support of Reese.
Women’s Relief Corps hosted a reception and banquet in Burlington for Company E of the Twentieth Kansas. Festivities filled the large Hamilton’s Hall with Springfield rifles, cannons, flags, and flowers. Speakers included Captain A H Krause of Lawrence and Sergeant Hoo Simmons of this city. A grand banquet followed at the G A Tt ll. Guests included twelve company members and other invited officers.
A man claiming to be W H Booth opened lumber offices in Atchison and claimed to represent Booth Brothers manufacturers of yellow pine at Wiss Ark. He obtained 260 from Exchange National Bank of Atchison on a worthless draft, then disappeared. Arrested in Milwaukee and returned to Atchison, the Bankers' Association offers a 50 reward for his arrest. He faces charges for securing money under false pretenses, using the alias Hemingway in Milwaukee.
Wellington November 10. Dr W M Martin county health officer notified by telegraph of two well developed smallpox cases in the Tinton family southeast of Guelph. It is not stated if patients are children or adults. Quarantine regulations are in force and may confine the disease to the family. The family home is on a farm adjoining nest BR Gillam deputy county jer.
H A Northrop of Kipp departs for Grandin Florida to join a co operative colony. He has lived in Saline county since 1867 and will be joined by his family next month. The plan includes a central of 600 acres used. Randall news notes a church project in Jewell county and local transfers and telephoning connections among city and Atchison.
Waterbury Connecticut reports the acquittal of Rev. T Careen Hanna a young Baptist minister from Andanful who faced charges of making love to two parishioners. Church officials found him pure upright and innocent as an angel, noting letters from Miss Simmons and Miss Squires were misinterpreted and did not prove kissing or misconduct. The church disruption followed sensational rumors and a lengthy internal inquiry led by Judge Verlie Munger.
A man named Hanna suffered memory loss after a wagon accident near Plantville. He returned home with his fiancee Anna Barnes Clark assisting as he relearned basics. In New York a specialist treated his amnesia, and he later married on June 20, 1898.
McPherson county poultry and pet stock show in McPherson opens with over a hundred fine birds on display. Entries include barred Plymouth Rocks and other varieties from local producers. Sparse readable lines indicate wide participation and town entries enhancing the event.
Wellington reporters have formed a union and demand a raise of 5 wages and a regular salary scale. The action reflects a growing movement among mercantile firms workers. Reports say a similar union may be forming in another city.
An advertisement urges readers to restore hair color with Ayer's Hair Vigor. It claims the product permanently returns grey hair to its original dark shade and promotes daily use to keep the color, targeting dressers and shoppers.
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