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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1899
Page
4
A garbled European and American political column comments on the Boer War, imperial rivalries, and U S politics. It references Britain, France, Samoa, the Philippines, Cuba, and Maryland Democrats, interlaced with near-random phrases about Admiral Dewey, President McKinley, and Funston.
The Na tonal council passes a Dry measure 115 to 1 amid illness debates and budget shifts. If adopted on January 1, it reshapes US funds by about $1,700,000, while opponents warn of anti immigrant backlash and fear loss of foreign workers who may never become citizens.
A fragmentary reflective piece laments gossip influence on women, dressmakers, and integrity. It notes old fashioned views on religion, forgiveness, and reputation, claiming gossip harms worthy people and that honesty outlives slander. The prose hints at social judgment and personal character.
From the New York Press this item notes witty, shouted country humor about love and engagements in Ames. It teases social mores with jokes on masks, whisky, and bold statements about reputations and masculine bravado.
A jumble of notes reports Wellington eyeing a victory, Salina boasting bicycle counts, and editors debating ad expansion. Cross Bank failure in Emport triggers county dock actions, Arkansas City woman gains new news, and a Morton County brass band shows support. Port Scott ore rebuilder, Hutchings salt works, and Wichita street sale displays draw attention amid local chatter.
Book notes cover several titles with brief critiques. Nora Archibald Seth’s Under the Cactus Sofas Wing is praised for character depth and human nature insights based on Mise Smith’s experiences. The Barry’s by Shaw Bullock is lauded as Irish country life with strong family ties and a hopeful ending. Stalky and Co by Kipling remains a beloved schoolboy classic noted for its rugged heroism and colonial setting.
An advertisement extols patriotic virtue and urges strong citizens. it promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier for all ages and both sexes, claiming wide health benefits including curing humor and acting as a nerve tonic. Testimonial from Josie Eated of Stafford Springs, Ct.
S C Mc Bertie, held for assault in Jackson county, admits a brutal murder spree tied to Geneva Missouri and Osawatomie Kansas. He claims two accomplices and recounts killing an officer, a robbery attempt, arson, and numerous burglaries. Warden Wolfer corroborates details, while McBride seeks punishment as his conscience drives him to confess.
A letter dated October 4 from Leavenworth criticizes Mrs. Bumetid, secretary of the local WCTU, over a confidential dispatch about Pat Noonan and a preacher Kerr. The writer urges repudiation of Noonan’s letter, hints at donor gifts from the Leavenworth Haver Dealers Association, and argues for steering WCTU work back to prayer meetings while addressing public perception and the Prohibitory law.
Blue Rapids October 23 J R Burton opened the campaign with a rousing speech in the opera house. Fred A Stocks led and the Irving cornet band plus Rapid Glee club provided music. County officials attended while Stocks praised year happenings including Twentieth Kansas. Burton attacked fusion and supported expansion. W H Calderhead spoke briefly and the meeting ended with a handshaking social.
A divided tale from Ottawa describes a divorce suit and a curious personal history. It recounts a man living as though his wife dead and betting on a farmer from Pomona to be his spouse while the wife remarries in Kansas City. The canvas shows mistaken death, long separation, and a family forged in tension before a later reunion.
Norton Oct 73 editors of the Sixth district Republican party plan a November 14 meeting in Norton to unite editors from Lincoln, Mitchell and Sewell counties and press for state appointments and influence. They argue the governor has favored other areas and vow to push for solid district representation and access to offices. The gathering centers on Fred Devall of the Courier, who misses a promised board seat to another candidate, stirring local talk.
Editors are invited to Northwest Kansas a generous, hospitable region with a thriving business center. The area boasts two railroad lines, waterworks, telephone services, well-equipped hotels, three newspapers, strong schools and churches, rising business leaders, and the most famous club resort in the northwest.
A Friday evening shooting near Dwight left Jack Soderberg and Tom Shansgon wounded. Shannon assaulted Soderberg’s family with adultery accusations. Shannon was beaten and Soderberg shot twice in the body. both victims’ wounds were serious but non fatal. Shannon appeared before a local justice with a preliminary hearing set for Monday.
Michael Maniam, a wealthy farmer residing seven miles north of Independence, drank carbolic acid mistaken for whisky. He had both liquids in his buggy and drank one near home. The error was noticed immediately as he spat out the taste, but a small amount entered his stomach and he died within thirty minutes.
The Lambardi company enacts a reorganization next week after poor business in the United States follows a tour from Mexico to California and then to Los Angeles. Howard Bageard, manager for Ste. Lambardi, notes remaining cast will stay with the company.
Ex President Harrison is received by the Prince of Wales at Marlborough House in London. The meeting occurs amid formal calls as Harrison visits London, with details of the audience and proceedings summarized from the scene.
Frashington October 5 Governor Steupen Gage with supporters debates custody of miners held by Idaho. The governor contends Idaho should take charge while the legislature weighs legality and precedent. Meantime, the trial will continue for a time as the question lingers.
The text recalls a troubled marriage involving General Custis Clay and a former ward named Filey Breck. After a contentious split, Clay persists in muttered references to her, while his aged condition strains his household. The narrative hints at enduring affection tangled with control and estrangement.
Harry Lafever of the Two Merry Tramps was stopped by Officer Lucas before noon at Sixth and Kansas avenue as a planned exhibition drew a crowd. He faced police court later for attempting to perform with the street partially blocked. Lafever pledged a one wheel ride down the state house steps Tuesday at noon as a promotional stunt.
The executive committee for the Twentieth Kansas reception will meet at 9 tonight in the Commercial club room. The meeting ends to avoid conflicts with other meetings in the same room. The committee has much work, with several community reports to act upon and discuss for the reception details.
Frank Lewis of Union Pacific at Topeka was notified that the body of William Heck is in Anaconda Montana. He sought to inform the wife and other Topeka relatives but could not locate any.
Chicago officials report Hoosse Tunnel route has launched a boycott against the Chicago and Northwestern Rock Island and Stirlington on second class tourist California service. The move accuses rival lines of absorbing fares and detours, blocking access to California travel.
Fragmentary Chicago dispatch notes Dr W B Peere of the state board returning from Galena and discussing a possible special visit. The text is garbled and many names and actions are unreadable. It offers little concrete information beyond a formal local reporting style.
Fragmentary OCR notes show examinations and discussions with unclear names and places. The readable parts reference actions related to work and an event labeled Talk No 25. No distinct persons or organizations are reliably identifiable from the legible text.
A concise card noting Charles Bennett, optician, operating at 739 Kansas Avenue since 1879. Established trade marks tied to the shop’s long-standing local presence are implied in the listing.
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