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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
4
The clipping samples volatile remarks on British, Kaiser, and U S politics, flagging war weariness, stock trading, and early election meddling. It notes Maona, Bryan tours, and calls for peace while touching on canal projects, suffrage stir, and party fundraising dynamics amid global tension.
A fragment on Ohio politics surveys the queer campaign scene and mentions Cleveland figures, hinting at denials and shifting alliances within the state's political fray. It references local actors and a tense struggle shaping campaign narratives amid ongoing regional debates.
Widespread disgust with party leaders and “bossism” frames the Kansas and national scene. Readers are warned the fall election will be a purchased victory, test of party principles vs money power, with voters urged to act on integrity rather than mere gain.
In a humorous Atchison column, readers glimpse daily life quirks and social froth. Jests target marriage power dynamics, gossip about women and kin, and a yard fence showdown that ends with a domestic accord. The piece mocks male vanity and domestic banter with a folksy tone.
A satirical reflection on courtship and social manners. The piece notes that a girl avoids calling a disliked man mean, mocks male-female dynamics, and comments on fashion and public behavior. It wryly observes how men perceive women when out walking and the impracticality of long hats. The tone is humorous and observational.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Lerom and Chicago with unclear context. The lines mix nonsensical phrases about marriage fireman talk and a rose, lacking coherent events or names. No identifiable news item or outcome emerges from the fragment.
A fragment shows a courtroom exchange where Mr Tenace argues about Urking tithe Shakey and catching tim in a Wer. The judge demands clarity as the dialogue turns to teaching and breaking for bodily harm, reflecting a tense parental development scene.
Kansas City attorney seeks a state warrant for Mrs G H Aurner a physician of Argentine charged with murder in the first degree The case centers on Miss Gem Gilmore whose death led to a preliminary hearing marked by witness May Sterrett later sworn to false testimony Sterrett now Mrs Booht claims truthfulness after a conscience check and affidavits in Wyandotte County court
Mrs Fleming in Atchison receives a curious parcel from Kansas City. The box contains a man’s suit, neckties, a collar inscribed Dead, a photo marked Arthur Fleming dead, letters from a Culridge Neb brothel, and a pasted card. Officials speculate the items belonged to Arthur Fleming, once linked to local residents, now unknown. The package was returned to the express office.
In Rice County the broomcorn crop faced a rapid rise in demand and prices as frost and Illinois’s buying frenzy spurred a late spike. Fewer farmers grew broomcorn this season, tightening supply. prices reached 100 to 120 dollars, with some blocks offered at 125 to 150 dollars. The trend ends as stores near season’s close and growers hold remaining harvests.
The probate judges office shows licenses issued this year to 187 couples, a strong record though short of last year. Last year in Hteno county 28 couples were married during November and December.
Puritan era style ad copy touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as purifying and enriching the blood, claiming it gives vigor, a good appetite and strength. Mrs H L Mowry of Towanda Pa endorses Hood s Pills and Sarsaparilla for rebuilding health.
The report notes July likely to reach 20 marriages this year, increasing new homes in Reno county to over MW in two years. During the recent court term, 23 divorce cases were filed, 14 divorces granted, three dismissed at plaintiffs' cost, and six continued.
Chase County cattlemen protest a law allowing township trustees to tax personal property before September first claiming they must pay taxes on cattle in Texas and Kansas in one year. Sheriff McCallum levied taxes on cattle shipments, stockmen hire counsel, and appeals fail while 25,000 Texas steers move to market and potential yearly losses top a million dollars.
Mueller the showman says he spent seven years in the Transvaal and knows Boers well. He condemns Oom Paul Kruger as bad and dangerous, says Boers are capable fighters, and predicts England must deploy many troops to quell the war. He believes the conflict will outlast common expectations.
Rich Kansas preacher Rev. T. H. W. James, pastor of the Oakley Methodist church, gives 60,000 to Bethany Hospital in Kansas City Kansas. Rev. Betts, general superintendent, has left for the East to visit larger hospitals as Bethany Hospital is praised as one of the finest in the West.
A jumble of antiquated curiosities and curiosities of the era. The tale mentions a king’s tobacco reserve in Sigm a London pigeon nest story at St Clement Danes Church. It recounts Harriman Alaska discoveries and notes on the first daily newspaper origins. It ends with a description of a jeweled wooden boxed gift from Orenburg and a vast blue enamel shawl.
J R McKeever of the Santa Fe offices is the author and publisher of a song titled Eight, Eighteen and Eighty. The piece shows originality with romantic undertones and pathos. The title page features artwork by Geo B M Stone. The song is available at leading music stores.
In North Topeka a dispute over confiscated liquor ended with Judge Hazen ruling the city had no right to hold or destroy the stock. The case began after a police raid captured liquor and arrested Conley and Putnam. Conley was convicted, Putnam dismissed, and later the liquor was found to have evaporated through unknown hands. The judge said the city erred and possession should return to Putnam where lawful.
The Populist regents appeal from the state agricultural college case advances to the supreme court with a stipulation for a stay. The Republican leaders promise no permanent appointments and to limit to routine work until a ruling on November 20. Postmaster Guthrie asks Governor Stanley to declare a legal holiday for the Twentieth Kansas homecoming.
Galena Kansas mayor Allen issued a quarantine against Joplin Missouri after alleging twenty five smallpox cases. Memphis and Frisco railroads are halted at Galena and the mayor has appealed to Governor Stanley for protection.
An obituary notice notes the death of Tia Homes with funeral arrangements planned. The service is set for Sunday at 2 o clock at a local chapel following the death earlier that week.
Rock Island brakeman N. J. Farrington of Kansas City Kansas was thrown against a caboose cupola by a sudden jerk of the train west of Tupeka He is at the torment hospital in Chiety with internal injuries The incident stemmed from an uncoupling during the stop Bishop John H Vincent to address young women at 4 15 Sunday afternoon in the W GA rooms
The Topeka Lancers, a company of horsemen for Gen Funston in the Twentieth Kansas parade, met to elect officers. Captain A M Puller chosen, Hiehard Zeller as lieutenant, membership limits raised, equipment plan to be decided by a committee. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday. regular drills to start in about a week.
James Gordon of Mossville township caches 28 wolf scalps in the county clerk’s office marking his fourth consignment this summer. He claims to have trapped at least eighty coyotes since April and mines scalps for sale, noting poison traps kill more than coyotes. Gordon runs operations along the county’s northern part and explains den trapping in spring and fall methods.
Five thousand Shawnee county pupils from country schools will be dismissed for the day to travel to Topeka and witness the Twenty-First Kansas reception and the patriotic demonstration linked to Admiral Dewey’s New York reception. County Superintendent Stout organized letters to district officers urging dismissal for the event to teach patriotism and observe the ceremonies.
The Board of Education will meet tonight to reconsider allowing serious children to participate in the Twentieth Kansas reception. The parade committee will confer with the board on ideas for child participation and planned activities.
A public notice from W. S. Shallenberner states that the Besbrook post office will be discontinued after October 1. The move follows mission township routing changes and may affect the first delivery route in the area as the department proceeds with its reorganization.
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