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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1899
Page
4
A chaotic column reviews American and British tensions as Dewey and Freesochean topics mingle with the Lipton-Columbia yacht race. References to Aguinaldo, Lipton, and President Taft-era figures hint at broader political and maritime interests, including financial woes and Convention debates shaping a looming climax. The piece interlaces sport, politics, and foreign affairs with frequent editorial asides.
The piece recalls Canadian policy under 2004 rules praising government action to help farmers start home industries. A Pominton agriculture commissioner urged cooperative dairy production offering loans for equipment and export cheese aims. It notes 1592 cheese export data, growth to 18000 a year, and repayment by 1588, highlighting paternalism and regional gains.
From Galena word arrives that local women have formed a group pledging not to marry anyone outside the Pamir Kansas regiment. They plan to attend a Topeka reception en masse, aiming to attract as much attention as the troops themselves.
The Cinatgat Commercial Tribune argues household expenses will rise modestly next winter with meat prices high but offset by cheaper goods and lower potatos. It notes flour and canned goods remain similar to last year, while woolen goods and tin costs rise modestly. The piece stresses wage increases and steady employment as the main offset for higher living costs.
A reflective piece argues higher prices hit fixed incomes less than workers, noting investments may not rise and costs grow. It suggests many with fixed incomes will cut expenses while wage earners face harsher impacts from rising life costs.
A garbled OCR passage discusses gender roles within marriage and church, noting women shaping homes to appear restful, a preacher addressing a church audience, and a social milieu where men and women navigate expectations and morality. The text reflects dated norms with disrupted phrasing and unclear specifics.
A garbled set of aphorisms covers politics age and respect, with comments on steam power, love money and charity. The prose reflects comic misplacements and mixed sayings, including a mistaken line about saving a Boston girl and a playful take on the early bird.
The column mocks social manners and marital expectations, noting a wife’s love should be restrained and that true politeness hides dislike. It satirically critiques women’s public behavior and neighborly regard, suggesting balance between personal feeling and social decorum.
A jumble of local snippets from Kansas towns. Highlights mention a Fort Scott phone system, a Wichita style “Hinskin bees” trend, a Fort Scott resident’s suicide linked to a husband’s drinking, deer and antelope sightings near Gray county, and shifts in community roles such as Billy Morgan being promoted to colonel. Reports touch on mortgage lifting by Effingham Methodists, a curfew ordinance in Burlington, and a Denver Post buoyant note about Funston’s aquatic heroes in Africa, with assorted local quips about editors, governors, and small-town happenings.
A second batch of suits led by Thomas P. Fenjos accuses Harry Shallcross and two other joint keepers of selling liquor to veterans in violation of Kansas law. Federal affidavits accompany complaints, veterans testify, and prosecutors aim to escalate action, with several keepers expected to depart or face conviction as cases proceed.
Salina October report shows Smith, Coughlin, and Watts alias Puttey or Potty cleared for lack of evidence. The trio, linked as a regional gang, were ordered released but directed to leave town at once. Smith had been jailed two weeks prior amid suspicions of involvement in a Sty robbery, later acquitted, then rearrested with stolen jewelry. Coughlin and Puttey faced suspicion tied to fair thefts. Puttey bore a pistol wound that was not treated and went undressed during discovery.
Samuel Swayer, 64, a prominent Kansas stockman from the Scott farm near Winchester, suffered a left hip fracture when his wagon team ran away at Willy Falls while he and his son checked cattle. Surgeons Esigrand Gephart dressed the wound and aided home, but he soon developed hiccoughs and signs of severe internal injuries. Swayer is well known in Leavenworth.
Ottawa residents prepare for the floral parade with ladies crafting paper mowers and chrysanthemums for decorations. One parade vehicle will feature natural chrysanthemums, another drawn by four horses in tandem. About fifty votes may be cast for the queen soon after ballot boxes open. City schools form decor committees led by principals, with each pupil contributing to decorating tasks.
Leavenworth Oct 17 The district court judge gratefully accepts the tender of thanks from the petit jury that served in June The jurors presented resolutions of appreciation upon discharge acknowledging the court and the jury's service marking perhaps a first in the county for such actions during term completion.
A Wichita event opened Monday amid noise and excitement with crowds cheering and bands marching. Spectators lined the streets as parades formed and vendors offered refreshments while city officials urged calm and safety during the celebration.
A fragmentary early 20th century notice describes an upcoming Kansas City event to honor veterans of a Civil War era Kansas regiment. It mentions former residents, named individuals such as Madison and Conover, and plans for organizing a gathering with figures like Studley and Funston familiar to the era. The piece hints at reunion details and involvement of local businessmen and lawyers.
Galena Oct 17 Deputy City Marshal Jutes Lane died after an accidental gun discharge when his weapon fell and exploded. The fatal shot entered above the pubic bone and traveled upward near the spinal column. Lane, a brother-in-law of Alderman Rauch, was among the area’s noted officers and faced the grim outcome of the mishap.
The eighteenth annual meeting of the American Street Railway Association and the third annual meeting of the Street Railway Accountants Association opened in Chicago with an exhibition of supplies. President Charles S. Sargeant gave the annual address and Charles T. Yerkes spoke on securing investments in street railways. The association drew officers from U S street car systems nationwide.
The National Spiritualist Association opened in Chicago with Mrs. Baliou presiding over the invocation and Judge J. B. Bradwell delivering the opening address. Harrison D. Barrett of Boston was named president as the gathering shifted to committee reports and organizational business.
Ellwood Smith, a young Black man jailed in Pleasanton for drunkenness and resisting an officer, seeks a pardon. A city marshal allegedly beat him during transport. eight months of a one year sentence have passed while Smith toils in the rock quarry. Local leaders and Republican figures petition Governor Stanley arguing the sentence was racially biased and unjust.
A list of citizenship pardons granted after sentences expired includes numerous offenses and names. Notable entries include murder related cases in McPher Spargiars and Van Garder with multi year terms, burglary in Republic and Shawnee counties, grand larceny in Cor Manche, and manslaughter in Smith county. Several individuals receive fines or short terms, with crimes such as embezzlement, pickpocketing, and burglary noted along with counties and sentence lengths.
Mitchell County residents back an unconditional pardon for Frank Snow and Charles Zelle from the Kansas penitentiary. The judge and prosecutor favor mercy, with 200 signers supporting release after one year. Another case targets Sun Valley Air Line Railroad company for missing Monett station and facilities. A Topeka schoolchildren welcome plan suggests inviting Gen Funstearrigge with favors. plant contributions encouraged.
A mob of about 40 men gathered at the Commercial club rooms last evening to form a mounted gun company. C H H Simpson was elected president and J Ak Vechten secretary while other named members joined. A further meeting is planned to finalize the organization and permanency of the group.
Out of Porac Manila report says Bell's regiment moved from a canton northwest of Bacolor this morning and drove the enemy out of Porac. One American was killed and one wounded. The Filipinos suffered several killed and wounded. Americans captured two mortar of ammunition.
Foreclosure actions filed in a United States circuit court against the Minnesota Avenue Building Company in Kansas City Kansas. Jetmore and Jetmore represent Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance of Milwaukee. Defendants include James D Husted and others. Original mortgage $45 000. current amount due about $27 000. Ten years ago Husted led the M C A in Banse with notable charitable work before a boom collapse.
Mrs Alloe and George Stevens eloped from Pennsylvania nine weeks ago to England and were brought back by County Detective Johnson. They face forgery charges after allegedly borrowing $400 on the woman’s husband’s property and Stevens allegedly impersonated the husband to sign the mortgage. The couple traveled from Forte to Liv and were arrested.
The Bumble Bees club was organized last Thursday afternoon at Mr. Herbert Bhumway's home. Members include Mrs. Henry Muuney, Mrs. Grynn, Aire George Marker, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. John Swanson, Mrs. Fred Johnston, Jess Sounger, and others. The group aims to foster social and community activities.
Herald report from Washington notes the president will focus on creating a cabinet level department to oversee interstate and foreign commerce. Debate continues on whether to place colonial affairs under this new department or retain colonies in a separate bureau within the State Department.
A permanent Topeka branch at 412 Topeka Avenue invites all invalids to seek free medical consultation and minor procedures for three months. Led by Dr. S. Ronald McCully, the institute promises treatment for cancer, catarrh, deafness, and many other diseases without charge until November 5, with no Sunday hours.
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