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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1899
Page
4
The column surveys naval and political talk, mentioning Dewey and Aguinaldo, U S Guam affairs, and hoards of bank charter activity. It notes a rise in national bank charters post panic, with capital totals and liquidity shifts, and ends midstream with several incomplete remarks.
A New York paper notes the high annual cost of running the exchange machinery and the large salaries, including a $49,000 annual per member share, to sustain the market. It argues the system drains capital while offering the public a chance to win big, with office expenses and communications burdens. Syracuse reports on a municipal lodging house linked to humanitarian efforts echoing broader city philanthropy.
A fragment discusses trimming city relief through the Municipal Lodging House. It notes reduced nuisance, fewer applications for help, and that investigations identify worthy cases. The system is praised for cutting costs while aiding those deserving, with broader social relief implied.
A jumble of items from Pittsburg to Newton covers scarlet fever in Pittsburg, store robbery in Woodruff, a planned laundry foundation, and the Ottawa mower queen contest. Farther afield uproars include divorces in Fort Scott, miner calls from Kansas districts, and farmers wary of price and crop troubles.
October mad dog attacks in Independence Nebraska area. It bit calves and dogs, prompting owners Frank Naut and James Carter to shoot or kill suspected mad dogs. Reports say multiple dogs were bitten and one hog was killed. authorities warn containment as Hydrophobia concerns rise.
Norton Oct 31 Republicans complain the Sixth district receives fewer appointments than its entitlement. The piece notes several placements across Hilsworth Hassell Ellin Lokan Thomas Rooks Debors Smith Norton Fawlins Lincoln Sheridan counties, with staff from Jewell Mitchell Ellsworth and other counties, including W Hancock of Jewell as reform school superintendent and various county officials connected to state boards and offices.
Galena officials enforce quarantine after a violator, Vanryele, is jailed and fined for the offense. The board of health orders the entire Vanryele household quarantined for the period of Zidaye, with guards posted at the residence to prevent entries or departures.
The Hillmon trial entered its third week with witnesses sworn to prove the exhumed beds at Medicine Lodge in March 1579 did not belong to Hillmon. The first witness Claud Holiday, who married near Hillmen for years in the southern area of Leay.
Witnesses in an inquest testified that the body brought from Medicine Lodge resembled Hillmon in height hair and teeth were different from Hillmon’s. Joseph Neubauer and Holdsy claimed they knew Hillmon, while other jurors and Mrs Smith disputed details. Attorneys for Insurance companies presented alternate photographs contrasting with the plaintiff’s images.
In district court Judge Thurman hears the murder case of Andy and Calvin Berger. Prosecution led by Garrall with J. B. Barnes assisting. defense by J. T. Keay. Subpoenas issued for 45 witnesses. jury secured. testimony includes clothing and shoes linked to the victim. General expectation of a short, decisive trial and conviction.
Coffeyville treasurer issues quarterly report for October 11 showing a net increase in outstanding warrants of 2,646.12 dollars over July. General fund warrants rise 2,209 dollars, Waterworks 882 dollars, Street and Alley fund down 107.4 dollars, cash on hand 181.90 dollars higher than July.
Fort Scott October 1 James Wright a rubber ball vendor was arrested on a felonious charge involving a 17 year old girl from Cherokee. The girl testified she visited Fort Scott with her parents supervising. she lived with Wright for two days and wants prosecution. Wright’s defense suggested compromise but was rebuffed as the case advances to the next court term.
In a district court damage suit Mrs Jomphine Wilson sued Osige Township Sunday School association over a chance melon sale on grounds during a picnic. The court awarded $309 for the arrest plus $625 for melons and costs, with the association facing further suits.
Leavenworth County Sunday school workers will meet in Lansing on November 16 and 17. The annual convention gathers delegates and visitors for two days of programs covering all topics of interest to Sunday school workers, with local citizens hosting and ensuring a successful event.
Leavenworth October 31 Herman Witt set a trap to curb a rodent swarm invading his warehouse The trap filled so fast he needed both hands to lift it and saw dozens of rats writhing The catch and trap were hauled to the fire department for disposal.
The Lincoln rence mills increase output from four to one hundred barrels daily and plan enlarging the works with an elevator. Proprietor J. J. Rees reports rapid trade, keeping force employed around the clock. In a separate item a unknown man was found dead in a cornfield near Fairview. A letter to J. F. Snyder of Falls City from Mrs. J. H. Snyder of Falls City may aid identification, postmarked October 4.
A Washington dispatch notes that France Germany Russia and England will press President McKinley to define whether the United States plans to seize part of China and which region. Count Cassin the Russian ambassador is due tomorrow to pose the query, with other powers soon represented.
Weir City saw a mob string up George Wells from a telephone pole after he was arrested for the shooting of Gus McArdle in Berry Jones joint. McArdle died within a half hour after being struck in the forehead by a lone shot.
St Louis dispatch reports the St Louis Kansas City Hines executives meeting to restore passenger tariffs from Chicago and St Louis to Kansas City at 12.50 and 7.5 respectively. A license collector warns against unauthorized sale of official buttons amid a push to deter counterfeit tokens and a committee is tasked with managing button sales on upcoming excursions.
Fragmented notice recounts badge distribution in the Grand Army division, mentions travel plans to Minneapolis and St. Albery, a retirement in Burroughs line, and winter funding remarks. It also references medical issues and a public sale context with unclear details from the damaged text.
Miss Maud Kimson of Leavenworth was found clinging to an overturned boat in the river near Bongish. Thad Durff, aided by an unnamed companion, fled after she was rescued. Kimson says Durff proposed marriage. upon her rejection he capsized the skiff and tried to tear her hands free. A man nearby aided Kimson as Durff swam to Kentucky shore and vanished. Kimson’s father offers 100 dollar reward for Durff, a hunchbacked bookkeeper.
Springfield reports a passenger train on the St Louis Peoria and Northern railroad was stoned near the city last night. The rear coach Midget suffered heavy damage, windows broken, with losses totaling several hundred dollars. No injuries were reported to the passengers or crew.
The body of Edward Fairfax Berkeley was found after drowning during a initiation step near Geneva. He was en route to St Louis when death occurred and his wife and relatives react to the tragedy as allegations of fraternity involvement surface amid a turbulent scene.
International yacht racing is the costliest sport, with yacht bills and racing expenses running into millions. The Columbia skipper earns 2000 a big service, crew salaries sum high monthly costs, and maintenance and entertaining expenses dwarf the value of the yachts. Comedians Morgan, Gould, and Astor hosted hundreds of guests each race day.
Charles J Parker a well known Chicago sporting man died today after being stricken with paralysis while reading a paper in a New Orleans cafe yesterday evening. He had come to manage Parson Davien Wilined and sporting establishment and was involved at different times with Schaefer Slosson and Ives.
Funeral services for Mrs Marta Barnes wife of W OG Barnes and mother of Charles W Barnes were held Monday afternoon on West Tenth Street before the remains were sent to West Hartford for burial. Also noted is the funeral of Ny who died Sunday at Paola at 2 o clock from Westra Avenue. The services were conducted by Lincoln post. An infant child of Amos was buried this afternoon from the family fence east of town.
Real estate transfer notice lists receivers C Knowles and Bennett Wheater of Invectment JRruat com with scattered names and phrases. The fragmentary text references J Bigasan FL and southeast j Sha oa Ter Sues, plus unrelated medical ad snippets and Dr Thomas Electric Oil guidance.
A scanned election precinct roster lists voters and judges across multiple wards and precincts. It names precinct leaders, judges, clerks, and locations, including Fifth, Sixth, and Fourth Wards, with detailed staff assignments and polling sites.
Civil suits for penalties totaling $2 000 were filed in Chicago against fifty corporations in Cook County for failure to file affidavits denying any agreement to control markets. Penalties accrue at $50 per day for each failure to file the required affidavits. In another item, Bert Stewart badly injured after falling from an extension ladder at the state library rooms while helping decorate Nail. He suffered a sprained left ankle and severe bruises. He cannot join the others to Hutchinson.
Washington Oct 21 Commissioner Wilson of the Internal Revenue Bureau holds that an express company which buys or sells foreign money or exchanges is subject to the special tax of 20 00 a seat as a broker for the business.
Drummers and fifers statewide are invited to the Grand Opera in Kansas City for the Twentieth Kansas reception. Santa Fe Route tickets priced at 2.67 dollars round trip, on sale October 20th and 21st, with return by November 1st.
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