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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented 19th century letter-like dispatch discusses Ohio political shifts, a governor race, and Dreyfus, alongside US beef prices and supply. It mentions the Democratic boss in Ohio, recent newspaper purchases in Toledo and Cincinnati, and a looming tax or revenue push tied to the Philippine conflict in an era of high meat prices.
The Local Papers publish a four day A R week schedule in Philadelphia featuring Sampson fleet arrivals, veterans parades, and a grand naval pageant. Highlights include a reception for G A R veterans, a review by the president if present, and a reunion plus officers' convention at the Academy of Music.
In a column from the Atchison Globe, readers encounter sharp social commentary on women church influence, marriage pressures, and domestic expectations. The piece parries with humor about downtrodden spouses, gifts, and social dances, noting misperceptions about incomes and scandals around summer visits and illness rumors.
Fragmented humor essay notes gender relations and social norms. It hints at lesbian undertones, male judgment, and dating behavior amid era slang. Names and clear facts are obscured by garbled OCR, yielding a murky snapshot of dialogue and social critique.
In Kansas news, Charley Finch's theory links Cy Leland to the Fock Island wreck, a Victor Cole deal is valued around 20 million, and a Kansas cattle estimate figures a steer behind the leader by 2 million. Lawrence wakes, the state university opens soon, and Ed Little shares verses amid regional chatter.
Letter from Emil Eitzold of the Twentieth Kansas reports on Manila siege conditions. He describes prison scenes, waterlogged streets, and Filipino and Chinese prisoners. He notes re-enlistment plans, pay, and the potential use of native police, with references to ships and celebrations.
A merchant complains that despite ongoing Sunday business, others persevere in activity that diverts customers, both new and regular. He urges strict enforcement of the Sunday ordinance to curb this leakage and restore orderly trade.
A Kansas State University professor and his 33 year old cousin Miss Anne A Drake disappeared from their homes and were located by telegram near Cornwall Bluffs. The couple reportedly faced parental and social opposition due to being first cousins. Miss Drake's husband is 20, and the pair had ties to Lawrence and the Drake family. Relatives call the event an elopement amid family opposition and rumored license denial.
Baxter Springs reports a record turnout with 80 000 to 49 000 attendees for the Inveretate union event. Officers were elected by stockholders including Cal TAC Weldy as president and J M Cooper as secretary. Speakers covered Philippine war era expansion and Civil War reflections. Insurance firms in Wichita clash over lower rates amid union and non union competition.
In Colwich near Wichita on a Saturday night John Soreth was shot while driving with six men. Initial belief blamed Alfred Hatfield, but exhumation yielded a 9 millimeter bullet heavier than Hatfield’s 25 caliber shell. Hatfield denies involvement as investigators seek the shooter.
Oxford residents report the city council will enforce the Sunday closing law amid bootlegging crackdown. The council recently decided to enforce the ordinance with merchants previously ignoring it, and a local grocer shut down for the day as a test of compliance.
Mrs H J Cusack completed a corn husk hat for Miss Helen Gould and sent it today. The entire hat and decorations use corn husks, with lavender and purple flowers and pink tea roses. The piece highlights late style and local interest while noting desire to exhibit. Sedan report mentions city marshal Wilson killed and Co G member Kiser wounded during a resisted arrest. separate horse theft were sought.
Yesterday in Manhattan the Modern Woodmen of the Fifth district held a large celebration. Fully ten thousand people attended the event marking a major gathering for the order in the region.
Seven Woodmen camps joined the district festivities as a two and a half mile parade rolled along Paynts avenue at 2:20 PM. Cattle king C P Tewey gave the welcome address followed by Illinois lieutenant governor W A Northcott and Head Physician J B Hibben. Junction City won the drill contest with Manhattan barred from honors.
W. A. DeFord buys Ottawa Publishing from L Frank Finch who with P P Elder and Allen remain in leadership. Allen becomes business manager while DeFord serves as editor. Paper will maintain fusion Democrat stance and focus on local news in Ottawa and Colorado connections.
Corporal Bert Hanson of Company K Twentieth Kansas arrived from Manila and received a grand ovation at Forest Park. He was wounded twice at Caloocan and still carries a Mauser bullet in his left arm. Women kissed the soldier as G A R members crowded the tabernacle platform.
Adjutant General Corbin announced over 200 volunteer officer appointments remain, mainly from Wisconsin California and Ohio. Quotas in other states are full and only one lieutenant colonelcy and ten majors are pending. The president will finalize picks in a few days with governors urged to nominate colored regiment officers for service in the Philippines under Colonel William P. Duval likely to command.
Chicago September arms report quotes Dr. Nicholas Senn returning from Hawaii. He warns that one in thirty natives shows tuberculosis and foresees extinction of Hawaiians by disease and associated decline of native health. He advises those prone to consumption asthma or rheumatism to avoid Hawaii.
The Daily Chronicle editorial notes two possible paths for U S action in the Philippines. It argues force could conquer the islands, or they could allow the Filipino people to govern themselves, with each option demanding different time and costs.
San Francisco dispatch reports the transport Warren with 1,150 to 1,160 recruits bound for Manila postponed to tomorrow. Sherman and Grant require repairs before Philippines return. Bel Giant King, chartered from Santa Fe, arrived from San Diego. fate for troop or horse transport undecided but likely troops. Tacoma sailed from Puget Sound to San Francisco yesterday.
News from Formosa reports Japan intends after the motor system takes effect to suspend camphor exports for about six months without fees and then set pricing by demand. The measure affects production costs and employment as new law limits output.
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