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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented page echoes early 20th century debates on race, unions, and political leadership. It references Pears and Davids, mentions the Anglo-Saxon world, and predicts union and party tensions. The piece laments partisan divides and contemplates New York choices between Platt and Cox.
The unreadable OCR text hints at a hybird staff report from a Kansas newspaper. It mentions Mr Hiveive J Hrath and a company interview, with scattered names and events including October and references to Santa Me and Tupela, but details remain garbled and unclear.
Fragmented OCR reports from the 1599 season noting many players and injuries. It lists names like Hepcantver, Tees, Kelly, McVaughey, Burns, Cowden, Thomas, Thurston, Moran, and others with mentions of breakages and injuries across various towns and venues, signaling a high injury rate and uncertain outcomes for the season.
A garbled report notes shifting military actions and raiding near urgent towns, with references to General Quis and commanders Achwau Grant and Mockinnur. The correspondent, a pees da-Vhe, describes captivity, tension, and critical criticism of actions affecting regional stability and civilian harm.
The passage discusses General Otis in the Philippines, his aims, and public reaction to President Mokie’s governance. It notes the belief Otis would pursue a cautious containment policy, supporters claim decisive action, while critics worry about expansionist aims and political consequences amid a tense regional situation.
The article argues that many women who travel or work are judged by household duties and social expectations. It suggests a reform instinct awakens in wives and mothers as they face burdens highlighted in recent papers, and discusses how relationships and status shift under public scrutiny.
A garbled Chicago News excerpt offers a jumble of aphorisms and witticisms about life, honesty, and society. It riffs on attitudes toward adversity, knowledge, and daily routines, pairing proverbs with odd observations about parrots, barbers, and a dancer’s box office.
Ministers discuss the origin of evil while the Lord’s stance is noted. A curious woman asks blunt questions about what she can name, amid a dull club meeting where women discuss husbands views on wars votes and the weather, then wrap up with tea.
Fragmented OCR reads as a jumble of names and events from Galena Abilene and neighboring towns. Mentions include bids for a concert venue, a smallpox case in Chilhowee, and county legal actions. Several civic notices and public disorder items appear amid scattered names and venues.
A jumble of notes from Kansas towns reports carnival chaos and street incidents. References to carnival night in Hutchinson, street rule injuries, and local officials dominate a string of short items across counties, with lines about trains, quaratines, and court cases amid beer questions and local brawls.
A fragmentary reading details experimental preparations for a new warship program. It notes ships Marconds System and Melanchusette undergoing equipment at the North River for testing under Rigor Marcotl. The piece mentions admiral Rene Ake Wibar overseeing the process as the United States considers adoption and court scrutiny influences schedules and proceedings.
Letter from Mrs Johnson of Jonesboro Texas praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing months of spine spells and deteriorating mental health after three doctors failed. She notes neighbors observed improvement after the first bottle and urges others to try the remedy. Subsequent mention of Mr Perkins reports similar use and relief from female troubles.
Leavenworth October 4 The twine plant at the state penitentiary has all machinery installed and will soon start. A brick building stores raw materials, nine breakers and fifty spinning Jennies operate by electricity. A 200 horsepower dynamo powers the shop and lights the prison. Warden Tomlinson has drawn 30 000 from the revolving fund as material costs rise and material purchases proceed.
GOOD FOR BELOIT BETOIT KAN Oct marks chub ie of this city awarded the contract for printing the Royal Neighbor, organ of the Royal Neighbors of America auxiliary to the Modern Woodmen. The issue will include twenty-one pages, printed in the Western Call office in Beloit, with extensive improvements making it a leading print shop in northern Kansas. The contract elevates Beloit to second class post office status, increases the postmasters salary, and hires more workers at the Call.
The currency somptrotter declares dividends for creditors of insolvent banks. Atchison National Bank of Atchison Kansas to pay ten per cent, and Emporia First National Bank to pay thirty per cent. Washington state reference notes the action and titles the case involving these banks.
Salina and 14 Marshall Williams of Brookville faced local arrest warrants for stealing a cow from Mrs Ada Hoyt. Williams walked twenty miles to surrender and posted $350 bail for his appearance in an examining trial set for today in Justice Kingmunn's court.
Fire swept Cuney in the south part of the county destroying two store buildings and a residence. The losses totaled about $5,000. The Barris property housed a feed store and grocery. It was the seventh fire there in ten weeks.
Twenty head of fine horses from Hutchinson will be sent to the City of Mexico aboard first class passengers. The Wells Fargo office received Cherity head of horses destined for Mexico, with polite attention to travelers en route.
The article notes the Well Fargo introducing special carriages with a station cost about 36 per head or 700 for the car lot. It describes matched driving horses bought at top price, with one team costing over 3600. Bert McCurdy plans to take them to Mexico for carriage use, expected to bring as much as 4000 per pair in Mexican money or $4000 in good money.
Police pursue two convicts from Leavenworth after an October escape from the federal penitentiary. The suspects are named as Jack Holly and L Priest, two of the three who overpowered a guard at the prison, seizing his rifle and vanishing into the night.
Winfield at Oct 24 reports Sheriff Daniels and deputies raiding joints. warrants pursued by County Attorney Hargis for selling intoxicants and maintaining a common audience. Separate notes from Burlington fire damage to J M Baldwin ranch and Charles King ranch. Atchison Congressman Ball y cites undecided location for congressional convention, likely Atchison or Leavenworth.
Washington October 24 The National theater hosted a social and political gathering to view Mrs Leslie Carter in Zaza Admiral Dewey with Lt Caldwell and Major Ferguson occupied a proscenium box and received applause and cheers the admiral acknowledged the attention.
An 1899 New York Herald dispatch from Washington quotes Clifton R. Breckinridge, then U.S. minister to Russia, asserting it would be the United States duty to aid Britain if any nation or alliance seeks to hinder England in the South African conflict. He emphasizes patriotic duty and racial kinship guiding U S action to stand with Britain during her crisis.
George Roberts aged 33 died Monday night at his parents home 315 West Tenth street after a five week battle with typhoid fever. He belonged to Topeka lodge of Elks. Funeral planned for Wednesday at 2 from the family residence. Telegrams today note illness in Topeka families. Ensign relieved to learn of N R Ensign father’s death from Bright's disease. Local confusion and garbled text follow about unrelated notices and church events.
A reader reports a round trip fare of 2.67 dollars to Kansas City with a return via the Fock Island route, noting October travel timing and Seth as a point of contact or reference.
Brigadier General Hughes of the Kansas National Guard and W J Descon of Topeka arrange to entertain visiting guardsmen for the Twentieth anniversary reception. The court house dining halls will feed about 2 000 men with lodging for two nights. Companies from Hiawatha Yates Center Manhattan and others will attend under orders from General Hughes noting governors cannot call out. meals and lodging arranged, trains offer reduced rates, and guardsmen to be housed and fed with the visiting units arriving in Topeka.
A Post-Dispatch report from Peoria Illinois states Juan Garcia a Cuban and his sweetheart Hessie Mahoney daughter of a publisher were found dead in a road near Peoria. Garcia shot Mahoney then killed himself after their plans to marry were opposed by her parents. The couple vanished last night and were found lying side by side with Mahoney dead and Garcia dying hours later.
A two year old girl living with her sister on Brown Bratt Adams street was found in an overdose crisis in her bed Monday afternoon. A sitter discovered her and two physicians treated her until she regained consciousness with minor lingering effects. No explanation was provided for the incident.
The grand jury in Paris Missouri returned a twelve count indictment for murder in the first degree against Alexander Jester for the death of Gilbert Gates son of a Chicago millionaire eight years old. The charges cover all theories of murder from unknown means to knife pistol and poison.
At a recent Washington session of the supreme council Scottish Rite Masons William Green of Topeka was honored with the 23 degree among 21 recipients. The Topeka active Mason is noted across Scottish Rite bodies. Frank Pierce of Colorado was elected treasurer general.
Probate court formally pronounces Greenspan restored to his former civil status after a period of absence. The decision ends his marginal legal limitation and recognizes his full rights. Congress discussions mention Fort Leavenworth funding tied to war department needs and forthcoming appropriations.
The court held that osteopathic manipulations used as treatment are not covered by the Rock Island Route fare policy. The case, carried up from Lu cas county, concerns travel reimbursement for a Kansas City return trip priced at $2.67.
Mrs J Bmnith and Mrs Elizabeth Drybourough sue for damages totaling 26 000 from a railroad company alleging they were not warned of an approaching train. Both women were injured attempting to jump a crossing after their driver failed to warn them.
A Topeka Commercial Club meeting outlined plans for a Cooperative Stamp Association with a $5,000 novelty display and premium stamps offering 10 percent more value to customers. Members include The Topeka Cash Dry Goods, Chas Adam Dry Goods, Hub Clothing, Rowley & Snow, J. S. Spront, Mills Dry Goods, and many others.
Beginning November 1 the two Santa Fe general shops in this city will shorten the workday to nine hours from seven until six in the morning hours and from seven to six in the evening after the first. The change cites earlier darkness and notes similar reductions at other Santa Fe shops.
Real estate transfers listed include Kilngaman to Weather on lot 80 Jefferson Street Crane's addition and numerous other deeds with prices and lot locations across city additions. The state board of health votes to enforce a quarantine against Joplin and Springfield Missouri per a Galena city ordinance.
Local notice describes the Funston cane novelty arriving in Topeka through Kaswar City dealer Walters. Cash Goods Company holds exclusive rights to handle the canes and has ordered 1000 units for sale late this week when stock arrives.
A report notes the verdict in the Captain Dreyfon case. A stern look etches his face as he processes the decision, while others nearby watch closely for the next steps in the matter.
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