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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal surveys national and local reaction to Admiral Dewey, noting discussions on his possible presidential bid, critiques of his ambitions, and editorials from the New York World praising his leadership. It also references Bryan era politics, tariff debates, and fiscal policy, with broader hints at the era’s political shifts.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases about a prodigal, a calf, and an Archiesd man’s police session amid a crowd. Readable entities include Frem, Ateniion Glope, and a gymnastic context. No clear event or outcome documented.
A mosaic of clipped musings on dating gender dynamics and social talk. Observations touch on vanity wealth and female perception, with playful jabs at romance and the bachelor life. The voice critiques sneering gossip while noting how small cruelties shape relationships.
Fragmentary Kansan items report Frank James released to prison in Smith county and local talk of telephone lines and Rural Free Delivery. Mentions bids for land near Tom Sale, 200 dollars life insurance, a ten foot corn stalk, school trips with a pet cow, and party intrigues in Jewell, Osborne, Saline, and Bloomington townships.
Wellington plans a vast receiving elevator by Hunter Mid-Tne to process and ship grain, aiming to shift Kansas City grain flows southward. The project, tied to a 100,000 bushel storage facility, seeks to make Wellington a major Kansas wheat hub while Kansas City threatens rail/market responses. Newton’s fair opens with city officials welcoming visitors, a long parade, decorated floats, and daily concerts as carnival events unfold through the week.
Ex Senator John J Ingalls faced a $6000 suit in district court after lending his name to the Interstate Loan Company of Atchison He was made president yet creditor Ti Cetssoy of Jamestown alleges Ingalls held 2500 stock under the double liability law Ingalls says his involvement was simply as a brevet inducement to attract inventors and not a funding contribution
Abilene on October 3 crowns Miss Lena Sutter queen of the corn carnival after receiving 4005 votes. Miss Daisy Hunton follows in second place with remaining counts.
Patients praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female ailments after long illness. Two anonymous testimonials from New Jersey and Newark women describe relief from womb trouble, kidney and bladder issues, and intense pain following treatment and advice from the remedy’s guidance.
Votes were counted at small amounts for a carnival fund. A daughter of a Mr and Mrs Ratier is described as a lady of great beauty of form and feature. She will ride in a specially constructed boat in the parade.
Morland hosts a barbecue dinner on October 12 at the Morland town hall near the Hah and Oakley branch of the Union Pacific. The festival features free meals, plenty of beer, and a crowd expectant of many speakers and visitors from Hil City.
Stamp collectors from across the state converge on Wichita for the Kan an Philatelic Society convention at 7 00 pm in the Bedgwick building. Officers include President Joseph J Henderson and Vice President O H Phinney. A banquet and stamp exchange follow the election of officers and a program of philatelic features.
Coffeyville editor L A Kent sues Coffeyville Journal proprietors W G Weaverling and I R Arbogast in district court for slander and damages. He claims seven years residence in Coffeyville and a good reputation harmed by a May publication calling him a moral leper. Kent seeks 1500 dollars. Journal owners vow to fight to the bitter end.
Chanute city council, in Oct, made Forest Oil another offer for the gas plant. The city would pay 59,000 dollars plus 600 cash, with the rest from first earnings and 6 percent interest. Company to connect the plant with city gas wells at its expense and grant city control from the start. The city maintains current plant operations until paid. Mr. E Strong left for the east before action, leaving company stance unknown.
Cherryvale is on the eve of a major building boom. Emelter company plans at least 15 double houses this fall and capitalists arrange to develop the vacant district south of the smelters with modern cottages for tenants. A large brick business house will rise at Main and Wilson once contracts are let.
Hubert Lardner and Carl Drake presented a certified $500 check from the Fort Scott Driving Club to secure a visit by William J Bryan during the Fort Scott street fair. They have traveled to Dallas to meet Bryan and present the offer, with the check drawn on the First National Bank and certified by President Chenagh. Lardner expects a favorable response despite the bold pledge to “bake the big cars.”
Independence district court lists eight suits for divorce. Mrs Sadie Chandler of Coffeyville sues Frank Chandler, married in September 1802, alleging desertion abuse and threats. She left in June fearing he would kill her.
Charles E. McKee, representing Lemen Bros, plans to sell grounds at Argentine and Winter in Coffeyville after evaluating sites in Coffeyville following a stop in Little Rock. A show was held Friday evening to discuss the move and establish headquarters in Coffeyville.
A Coffeyville related report outlines plans for a winter show with annual expenses around 15 000 to 20 000 dollars and extensive renovations. It notes ground ownership at Argentine and potential relocation if profitable, plus details on pensions lists and a Timberlake death in Columbus.
At Monday evening’s council meeting Mayor Drew announced that the state school fund commissioners will buy city hall bonds at 4 percent interest. The mayor said brokers would offer lower rates but include commissions and printing costs, so the council unanimously authorized selling the bonds to the school fund commissioners.
Local committee, with Governor Staley, discussed militia muster rules before the Twentieth Hawkas Reception. Maj Gen Hughes urged care in timing and measures, noting time constraints as the governor travels. plans include a potential garden party and securing a cent mile rail rate for visiting Kansans.
The seventh annual meeting of the Topeka Athletic association held in tub rooms elected a young slate to the board. J. W. Thurston and others were named directors including J. W. F. Hughes Frank Bonebrake W. A. Morton J. Warner Levi Hawkins Adrian Sherman F Burkett and Clarence Smith. President Thurston is expected to be re-elected with Mr Hawkins as secretary.
A local political committee opened a petition drive to sustain Me Chaney’s unexpired term, reporting rising support from women voters. Early turnout exceeded expectations as receipts and officer reports highlighted steady backing and a surge of signatures in Topeka and surrounding areas.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a murder inquiry moving suspects from county jail to Alma and on to Topeka. The narrative names Parkas June True and Aine tid fens amid uncertain details of a transport by train and authorities, with locals recalling a tense afternoon and unspecified pleas.
London dispatch from Durban Natal reports Boers likely to attack today. Authorities note that the most alarming rumors concern their intentions and move to seize the city.
Dr GC E Mieus, father of Dr TL Sunn, has arrived in Topeka and will reside there. Dr Sunn served in the Army medical department, stationed at Ft Logan, Col. He has been retired from active service. During summer, Dr Munn was elected chair of bacteriology at the Kansas Medical Institute and will assume duties thereof. he does not intend to enter medical practice, but will pursue bacteriological work with government support.
At the meet the general end finance committees stated opposition to funding schemes. They opposed using ad revenue where one third would go to Kansas City reporters and half to the Twentieth Kansas committee. They urged subscriptions as a matter of pride with no advertising ties, preferring merchants and professionals give cent per dollar rather than revenue shares.
The ceremonial stamp ordinance was defeated in the city council meeting on Monday evening. It proposed a $25 yearly tax. Votes were recorded as Comer, Roundtrews, Witterd, and others in the Blossom, Fetis, Morgan, Henson, Williset, and Blew group.
Fire today destroyed the Harris Emery company five story building and spread to neighboring blocks including the Temperance Murphy house Hegel store and a shoe store. Total loss about 500000 with Harris Emery alone estimated at 350000. All properties were insured.
Paris reports the Venezuelan boundary tribunal awards about 100,000 square miles to Venezuela from the claimed 200,000, granting marsh areas near the river Bartma and Boras to the interior while Katlin retains the forest country.
In fogbound seas off St Johns Newfoundland on October 1 the Western line Steamer Fay State capt Watton ran aground and appears a total wreck. All crew and cargo are lost. One boat has reached Cape Fuller amid thick fog.
A Topeka gathering of Santa Fe Division superintendents will convene to arrange a new full time card. They will arrive by Thursday and begin work this week with the card taking effect around November. General Passenger Agent Black and General Superintendent Mudge are in Chicago with officials to discuss proposed changes. California Witted trains are expected to run triweekly until the San Joaquin Valley line opens into San Francisco.
The Kanass committee welcomes the Twentieth Kananean troops returning to the United States. M.D. Bampeon of Tilina, Mayor A. T. Selig and Mrs Selig, and other officials and residents greet the party aboard the Santa Fe California train. The party includes Sargeant Sheldon’s family and Governor’s appointees who decorated the Pullman car before arrival. The governor fears the regiment may reach San Prancisco before the executive committee arrives.
An eight year old girl, Mary Parkmann, daughter of Jobe Parcingen of toe Moo By, was run over by a vehicle on East Street. The driver, Sevens, allegedly drove rapidly and failed to stop, causing internal injuries.
Estimates by city engineer and related officials are approved for alley and street work. Names cited include Halil Engi neer, Sohn Hitchie, Bisok el Seot, and Van Biren Steete. Work covers Ve route segments along avenues such as Truth and Frlor with dates undetermined.
A fragmented report from a Chicago daily notes a fire emergency affecting a street scene in Terre Haute Indiana with unclear details. The brief mentions a fire event and resulting disruption in the area, with references to local locations and a newspaper caption.
Augustus Hopper Kroger, half brother of Oom Paul, travels from Neligh Nebraska to New York then to the Transvaal to aid Irish and German Chicago volunteers. He seeks Mayor Harrigan’s help to raise a regiment for the Boer forces and hopes for victory alongside Kruger. He claims news of the war and mentions family ties, aiming to join the fight within three or four months.
The city tax payments for the current year show major owners contributing sizable sums led by William Waldorf Astor at 265000 and John Jacob Astor 225000. Separately Mrs Charles Wenneren was treated at the Stores hospital after a violent incident left her nose badly disfigured and a later attack prompted medical procedures and discharge.
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