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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented Topeka State Journal column covers Admiral Dewey and the Phillips slands era, U S budget figures and the Philippines, Utah politics with Brigham Roberts, Illinois Republicans and a national constitutional revision push, with remarks on other leaders and events of the period.
The article notes unusual fall leaf colors across Kansas with trees shifting from green to red, yellow, brown and chocolate. It cites Cincinnati Commercial Tribune commentary and various theories about causes including weather, frost, and sunlight, while admitting no definitive explanation.
A scattered Atchison Giunta excerpt critiques male umpires and recounts social judgments of wives. It contrasts faithful, industrious husbands with indulgent ones and notes how a widow’s remarriage reshapes reputation. The piece portrays public gossip affecting local women’s lives and moral standing.
The snippet lampoons political ambition and social pretense with quips about credibility, reputation, and the folly of self assurance. It references empty pockets, excessive advising, and a general distrust of bold claims. The tone matches a satirical metropolitan column.
A reflective column on women's secrecy and resilience, noting a woman can hide secrets as well as a sandwich-sign man hides business, and pondering the worth of new clothes, rainy days, and memories of a husband’s imperfect patience.
A jumble of names and events from various towns shows a chaotic Kansas press brief. References include Atchison writing, Arkansas City traveler notes, Stafford county mail routes, and Leavenworth stories. Reports mention Dewey, a yacht race, and a diamond famine rumor.
A Topeka educator long active as a county superintendent is famed for wit and dramatics. The tale recounts a late night mistaken home visit by the jovial figure, a near arrest, and his calm after redirection. Amid antics, a police tale and a public backstory unfold with local color.
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review notes a grand Dewey demonstration powering toy sales and a record $1,058,000,000 in four business days through New York clearings. It details international rate changes, rail and steel contracts, rising wool sales, cotton mill activity, and export shifts abroad with ongoing concerns about consolidation and prices.
The Tola Post Office reports a gross business of 6067.81 for the year ending October 1, showing an increase of about 2400 dollars or 49 percent over last year. The note also mentions ministerial activity and local church songs amid the garbled text.
Philip Young, a ward at Atchison soldiers' orphans home, walked solo to Kansas City to see his dying mother Mrs. Young at 1139 Troup avenue. Detained at the door by attendants, he was turned over to police and sent back to Atchison. probate court had placed him there months ago due to his widowed mother's inability to support him.
Fort Scott voters prepare for next week’s carnival queen parade with maids of honor from Parsons Galena Coffeyville El Dorado Liberal Columbus Jopta Webb City Lamar and more. More than 31,000 votes cast in some towns show strong interest. Queen is Miss Hattie Combs daughter of Col C. J. Comba of Fort Scott.
Dodge City faces a water cutoff after the waterworks company warned it will shut off service on the 13th Inst. The city and the company dispute a basis for supply with the city insisting the old contract expired while the company claims it still furnishes water. The city offered $75 in warrants per month, which the company refused. A shutdown would end water use for fires and could raise insurance costs, with litigation likely.
Emporia October 7 J W Bieppel a Madison resident south of here in Greenwood county died after a violent stomach cramps. Medical aid arrived but he perished in agony. Symptoms suggested arsenic poisoning and a medical exam confirmed poison. The stomach showed three holes and portions of liver and stomach were sent to Kansas City for analysis. It is believed the poison was put in his food.
In Fort Beott district court a suit seeks $88,000 in back taxes alleged due from the Jos McCord estate. The case asserts omitted personal property and rising yearly sums, claiming $217,875 withheld and forecasting broader action if the county pursues the claim. The estate, valued around $500,000, flows to nephew C. H. Harhiner as executor.
W H Booth, charged with swindling in Atchison, fled after securing 250 dollars from Exchange National Bank by a false firm. He used names Hemingway and Booth Bros to pose as a lumber manufacturer, drew 500 dollars on a non existent Wise Arkansas firm, and vanished. He faces return to Atchison for trial. a 360 dollar reward was offered.
In Larned on October 7 Charles J. Chaddick reports his Early Harvest apple tree has produced two crops this year and is now in full bloom for a third time. The unusual event attracts attention and speculation from local fruit growers and residents.
The Kansas State Equal Suffrage Association plans three daily sessions at Armory Hall Kansas City on October 9 with speakers including Mrs Annie L Diggs state librarian Mrs Kate Addison Mrs Anne C Wait editor Lincoln Beacon Mrs Alice David editor Leroy Reveille and other prominent Kansas women The event will feature talks by ex Governor John P St John Judge L W Keplinger Judge S S King and Father Kuhns aiming to educate inspire and press for equal voting rights The visitors will stay at Allman hotel hosted by the Current Event club and the meeting is expected to be the largest in six years with extensive local participation and coverage
Fort Scott reports N A Corbin a wealthy stock raiser tracked down and recovered 14 hundred dollar worth eighteen head of yearling steers stolen from Blue Mound pasture last Monday night. Corbin spent considerable sums hiring men and tracking the cattle about 100 miles. The thief claimed to have purchased the cattle from an unnamed stranger.
Hutchinson lawyer Burchinson Ost. 7 F. C. Clerk, Reno County bar member, was carivisted last evening of murder in the second degree. The case concerns events on the night of May with charges and trial details read before the court.
Fragmentary text describes a murder case with Harry Postiethwaite confessing and implicating Clark who was convicted but a Supreme Court remanded for new trial on technical grounds. References a restaurant and an attorney present. weapon allegedly supplied and body disposed.
W Allen of Smith Center will rename the local paper to the Smith County Democrat and push an anti fusion stance. Jack Stewart gains control as former editor T T Long returns to teaching, ending fusion ties at the paper.
Arkansas City on October 7 reports a hotel robbery at the Gladaton with the safe left unsecured. The clerk left at 9 am and forgot to lock the safe, discovered missing at noon with about $800 believed stolen though exact amount unclear. The crime lacks a definite suspect or clear motive.
A rejected suitor tale centers on Zinck whose refusal to marry him allegedly tempted him to commit a crime. Ganter, a grocer west of town, left two small children as Zinck faced disappointment.
Latona Republican notes a 1000 Sushbele onion consignment from Abilene and a White Spanish Dunkets purchase in the area. Whitham, owner of a southeast Abilene farm, irrigates and yields bushels of potatoes and apples. Tampa reports unrest as Fire Brands threaten to wipe out a sect after a Sunday meeting. no arrests.
Read aboard county officers seek approval to spend up to 25000 to create another building at the Bass poor farm. A GOP river project and a separate 2000 damage bill haunt a county senate bill as officials weigh action.
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