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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
4
A Topeka State Journal column surveys ongoing issues from a peace conference to funding the war and Cuban affairs. It critiques politicians, notes Dewey and Roosevelt era debates, and reviews Funston’s rising political profile while urging accountability for officers and war aims.
A Tacoma committee endorses aiding returning soldiers with immediate employment and community support. The Ledger backs the plan, promising non circus like welcome and urging funds to help veterans and families find steady work. The letter stresses avoiding public spectacle and ensuring those left behind receive care and opportunities.
Atchison Globe column surveys small town quirks from fashion to hospitality, noting a girl with four dresses visiting, a traveler judging hotels by abundance or scarcity, and the inevitability of funerals and future days. The piece blends wry anecdotes about social habits and daily life in Atchison.
A collection of pithy maxims on slander self preservation luck and common sense. The quips mix advice about wealth patience and judgment with humorous jabs at vanity and ambition. Strong phrases reference racks of fortune and the ladder of success versus quick ascent via risky routes.
The Iola Register notes the two year old Delly Iola Hegister’s birthday as typhoid spreads across Kansas. Items mention a Dickinson County arrest for abuse, remarks on gas fire safety, the new Columbia ship at Abilene yards, and a note that most Kansas banks are non national. Reports cover Mose figures, Indian reservation losses, and preparations for veterans in the Twentieth Kansas.
A short item notes a playful promotion at Bennett Book Store with a quaint snapshop of prices and items featured during a weekly window. The piece mentions discount vibes and a friendly retail scene.
Kansas news reports a councilman’s charges against the marshal spark a broad probe into city officials. Jointists alleged to pay 54 monthly for running a saloon, claiming the 34 per month tax violates state law and planning a civil suit for funds paid over six years. City revenue from intoxicants cited as nearly 90,000.
Ottawa residents follow long French spoliation claims as Mrs Day relict of Dr S W Day receives a share of government payments. The fortune totals around two million with several claimants and a pending court of claims adjudication. Provisional proceedings have dragged on for years while families press for final resolution.
In Wichita on October 27 a federal suit accuses officers of the defunct First National Bank of Arkansas City of conspiring to defraud creditors. W A Leech seeks to recover a March judgment by alleging Hartley Deering and others looted assets during liquidation to benefit themselves, claiming about 150000 to 230000 were realized from the bank’s assets. Approximately one hundred unpaid judgments against the First National are noted, with other creditors likely to join the suit as it proceeds to trial.
Wichita Oct 27 The Kansas live stock sanitary board met and set cattle inspections for 1899. Dr Streator moved from Woodward Okla to Kiowa Kan to monitor Texas cattle infections routed via Amarillo. wielu personnel reassigned to Caldwell Arkansas City Coffeyville and more. Beatty Brothers at Coffeyville to be investigated for alleged deal with cattle.
Sheriff Robson rode in from Tremdey evening on the Rock Island line with three men in custody for selling intoxicating liquor and creating a nuisance. G Jent and Bob Rhodes with M J Mullin faced multiple counts. they posted bonds of 5900 each. Trinvilla J Ely testified as the complainant. Authorities reported the scene under the Kansas search and seizure act, finding no liquor.
Lou Rockefeller of Emporia is set to move to Burlington to run Standard Oil operations. A long time resident with farming and hauling experience, he is a first cousin of John D. Rockefeller. After a letter to Kansas City headquarters, he secured the posting, reshaping local employment prospects.
The next meeting of the Synod of the interior of the Reformed Church of the United States will convene in Iola starting the fourth Wednesday of October. Delegates from Timots, Towa, Nebraska, Kans, Missouri, and Colorado will attend. about 70 to 80 are expected amid plans to secure the auditorium for the event.
Washington reports detail an arrangement with the Sultan of Sulu by General Bates. The plan aims to secure royal services for a clerical wage, improve slave conditions, and promote emancipation. It is not considered permanent and awaits presidential approval or rejection.
Kansas City gains a suggested travel option with a return via the Hock Island route. The note emphasizes convenient connections and timing adjustments for autumn travel on October 20th.
Rear Admiral W T Sampson, visiting Palmyra New York, was greeted with a festive procession and luncheon at Pliny T Sexton home. An afternoon program at First Presbyterian Church drew a packed crowd as Sexton welcomed him and presented a flag from the Washington Capitol tied to the Cuban freedom resolution.
General Manager Brey and General Superintendent Mudge of the Santa Fe met in Chicago with the grievance committees of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. The unions seek higher pay on heavier engines, arguing increased heavy engine use over the mountain divisions and in other territories.
Deputy Collector Phelps confirms thousands of dollars in diamonds smuggled into the United States were seized by government agents. The stones valued near 20,000 were allegedly offered to Malden Lane jewelers at unusually low prices. Secret service traced the case to Canada, with a man named Adolph Peabody involved in a hotel meeting with U S Treasury Agent Theobald and Collector Bidwell.
An old classified style notice touts a medicine called New Great South American Kidney Cure promising rapid relief from kidney, bladder, and back pain with immediate easing. It notes sales through a Topeka address, mentioning a Rock Island Route travel offer and a return fare of $2.67 for October 20.
Mr W H Cox of Seward Avenue reports long kidney complaint with backache and disturbance at night. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Rowley and Snow he says pains disappeared, sleep improved, and kidney secretions corrected. Sold by Forte-Milburn Co Buffalo N C as United States agents for Dean's.
New York reports a block of 200000 Leather Co common shares transferred to John D Rockefeller, centering control among the Rockefeller group. The Leather total capitalization is 125 million with 62 million preferred and 63 million common, voting rights in common.
An amusing Westminster Gazette item recounts a hoax during a recent maneuvers near Bere Island. A Castletown coast-guard informer pretended to be a turf cutter and carried secret papers hidden in turf baskets, fooling an invading force and revealing the folly of the attackers.
Charles W. Fairbanks United States senator from Indiana spoke to a large Omaha audience last night, urging retention of the Philippines and support for the war effort. He planned to speak at York tonight and Columbus Friday before heading to Ohio to continue campaigning ahead of election day.
A new pitcher featuring the Admiral on one side and the Olympia on the other arrives with crossed flags on the front and an American Eagle mouth. Available in two sizes and practical for use. Come in and see them.
A 19th century digest lists top corn producing states Iowa Illinois Nebraska Missouri Kansas Indiana Texas Ohio with yields over 100,000,000 bushels and notes total production in lowa Maine Rhode Island and other states. Prices per bushel, farm earnings, and historical averages are cited with figures from 1596 to 1900 era. The piece adds medical advertising and a court inquiry note from Quebec dated October 87.
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