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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1899
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment from a Topeka era page mixes political jokes, figures like Dewey and Rockefeller, and brief mentions of Dewey’s house, the leather trust, and the Manila peso. It also touches on the Chicago drainage canal, Rhodes, and insurrection in the Philippines, with stray lines about Helen Gould and Jay Gould. The text is loose, with many garbled names and unrelated topics.
A fragment from the St Paul Dispatch contends Providence intends a commercial destiny for the country not to be tributary to distant ports. It argues the thirteen states have ruled too long and asserts natural boundaries and geography favor westward expansion from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with Africa cited as a distant comparison. The piece implies a transformative territorial vision amid Civil War echoes.
A scrambled text mix cites the Mississippi river basin and a grandiose image of the iron region, then shifts to a satirical collage from Atchison Globe poetry on manners and entertainment. It mocks political figures, gender roles, and social routines, ending with a call for honest attendance to events.
A satirical piece argues pride saves women and dominates men. It jokes that courting involves women buying their trousseau and that one rejected girl sparks revenge on several others. The narrator notes marriage as a means to control or avoid the chase.
A chaotic jumble of notes from a Kansas community page reports a 12 year old boy run over by a train, local club gossip, development hopes in Lawrence and Atchison, auto factory talk, smallpox concerns, and scattered regional items. The page mentions crowds eager to receive Company H, debates over a new court house, and various rural anecdotes about wheat, weather, and local incidents.
A Kansas dialogue condemns a newspaper claim that “nobody was drunk” in public gatherings. It argues Kansans do not get drunk, denounces the suggestion as slander, and decries sensational reporting as brutal and inappropriate for the state.
The Topeka Federation of Clubs formed a committee led by Mrs. John Thomas to select 160 young women who will serve at the Twentieth Reception banquet honoring soldiers. The list includes dozens of named volunteers and many Mrs. and Misses from local clubs, churches, and families who will wait on the tables and attend the event.
Rail offices at Santa Fe and Rock Island in the city will close Thursday for the Twentieth Kansas reception. General Manager Free will return from Chicago Tahesdas and issue orders promptly. Banks will also be closed all day.
In Watkineville Georgia last night Pierce a Black man killed Walter Puryear and fatally wounded Mrs. Puryear and his wife with an axe while the family slept. Sheriff Overby went to the scene with hounds as neighbors reported a violent disturbance.
A tramp accosted a traveler aboard a moving Lake Shore boxcar near Graytown Ohio, robbed him of a watch and seven dollars, and threatened to shout for help unless he jumped. The traveler Leaped and lost both legs, was rushed to Grand Opera House city for care. records show ticket sales from Grand Opera Kansas City and return options.
The Kansas article notes amendments to school land laws provoke public concern over losses to the state school fund and county treasury. Purchasers and settlers defaulted on interest for years, prompting stricter rules. leases may extend to five years, with forfeiture of contracts and delayed entries for many.
Fortieth Infantry will break camp Monday and move to San Francisco via Union Pacific and Southern Pacific routes. Organized at Fort Riley with ten companies and part of a third battalion, the regiment travels in six trains, including a freight train for quartermaster gear and regimental equipment while tents and ramp equipment are loaded.
In Leavenworth Kansas the electric line faces a setback likely forcing abandonment of at least two miles of its right of way between Lansing and Leavenworth. The halt stems from a misunderstanding between railroad officials and Leavenworth County commissioners over a culvert near the soldiers' home.
Commissioners contest the road franchise as culvert issues mount causing delays. The contentious siting prompts a show cause hearing with the intention to keep the line in service, though the promoters fear a three week setback before the Leavenworth electric line can operate.
In Clay Center on Saturday Oct 30 crowds gathered as Senator W A Harrie spoke on Philippine policy urging freedom for the islands and a U S supported stable government. Jerry Simpson followed with a lively address on finance trusts and expansion drawing strong enthusiasm from attendees.
Lincoln residents feared a local dentist had been robbed after an Associated Press report from Wichita said Dr. Stewart of Northern Kansas lost several hundred dollars to robbers. The Lincoln doctor was away, and friends anxiously awaited word confirming his safety and the incident.
Lincoln, Oct. 3 regrets on all sides as business prompts several excellent Lincoln families to move. E S Bower and family depart to Emporia, J Tolliver becomes Kansas City salesman for Hyar-Robinson, HT Bredes family to the Pacific Coast for the winter. The Rave beer family, longtime cattle feeders in Lincoln County, also leaving.
In a joint venture the Union party reports discovering zinc in rich shale depths. Drill cores show three feet of shale before striking zinc and six inches further before tool failure. Enthusiasm runs high with estimates of $20,000 unlikely to buy the prospect from Mr. E Thiele.
Lincoln welcomes Chas Kelley Thos Garrity and Otto Olesen home from First Montana regiment with a depot parade and banquet at Windsor hotel. Reports also cover military home grants, personnel moves, cotton shipments to Japan, a Burns Citie newspaper for sale, and a Lincoln reception plan for Twentyeth Kanes with a proposed drain corps for the parade.
Secretary Long announced no change in Admiral Schley orders. He will command the South Atlantic station with freedom to move as needed after assuming command. The proposed fleet increase depends on necessity, which has not yet arisen.
An order by the Keners Committee aims to keep all teams within Hoeke of Hareneid Ay, risking blocked Kanes Avenue alleys and disrupted deliveries. Tyler may be modified to permit deliveries, but enforcing the route could strand wagons and require careful timing to avoid congestion in side streets and alleys.
London dispatch says the war office noted British forces under General Bert’s group were pushed back after several hours of combat. British casualties were around 100 with Boer losses higher. Boers held superior numbers and artillery, leading to a tougher engagement.
The Grocers and Butchers Association warns of a pie and cake shortage for the Twenty20 Kansas banquet. They request 180 more cakes and considerable pies from Topeka ladies who have not yet volunteered. Deliveries may be made to the Library hall state house serving area or Rome grocery store in West Topeka.
High school football snapshot from City and Topeka clash on Washburn field Wednesday afternoon pending kickoff. The Topeka lineup includes Griggs Tomlinson Hunter and Catrath as key players in what is described as a promising, competitive contest.
Colonel W H Strickler formerly of Does City now of Topeka honors the late General Guy W Henry at West Point. Henry died of pneumonia in New York last week. Strickler says Henry combined all traits of a perfect soldier being brave gentle and kind.
The order places the National Guard under Col J W F Hughes in Topeka with full command of the guard during their stay. At Windsor Castle preparations for Kaiser William II’s visit continue as he is due to arrive, occupying the same state apartments as before, with a large accompanying suite.
Real estate transfers listed show A T Reachelde and wife transferring 754 and 706 Lane Street in Martin and Dennis addition for $500 to F B. From John F H Calvin and wife to T P Rodgers properties at 315 Iota Street 87 Massachusetts Avenue and 257 259 Pennsylvania Ave Highland Park including adjacent parcels.
Fragmented OCR text mentions CasTorin Beara and Boagtt Pee Liat with unclear context. Readable terms include names CasTorin Beara and Boagtt. no clear event, date, or organization identified. Summary conveys uncertainty while noting potential person names.
Legal brief outlines a pending case involving Rubin and Sthe Saintis with court actions expected this month. The document notes filings, parties, and procedural steps, without detailing sensitive allegations.
A historical notice lists election precincts with assigned judges and clerks for Third Fourth and Fifth Wards. It notes polling hours from 8 oclock until 2 oclock and directs voters to the offices of Sirgminsce for judge and clerk assignments.
Commercial travelers in Janesville Wisconsin have formed a national society named The Gideons. Officers elected at a secret meeting include President BH Hill Bott Wins Vite Vice President W L Knighta secretary W J Nicholson all of Janesville. The group starts with 180 members and aims to support Christian travel industry workers in their faith and outreach.
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