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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1899
Page
4
A compact extract from the Topeka State Journal features tangled notes on politics and media. It mentions John R. McLean and a governor race, Dreyfus, trusts, and editorial lines, plus a remark from the Omaha Bee about blacklisting fake advertising.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe discusses social tensions, including women’s ambition and finances, a man owning a cow, and wedding customs. It mentions a stockmas term in the directory, gossip about engagements, and a bride’s return with talk of domestic duties and servants.
A collection of aphorisms on vanity courage duty and revenge in witty condensed form. The writer pokes at human foibles with sharp humor noting mirrors misperceptions neglectful duties and social pretenses across brief reflective lines.
Kansas City Kansas Sept. 4 The Gazette printed an editorial denouncing Labor Day and praising Sabbath rest, drawing ire from labor groups in Kansas City and prompting talk of revoking Gov. Martin’s support. The piece argues against spending on unions and industry, urging rest and highlighting religious themes.
A fragmentary passage satirizes gender stereotypes noting a woman prefers comforts over reason, collecting old china and men, and being easily distracted by new patterns or a baby, with society measured by talk before nonfamily audiences.
Jayhawker Jots recalls Beloit editors Henry Allen and Joe Bristow, boys in a Democratic era. The piece chronicles a misadventure with trousers and a staircase, a Salina boom, and local paper rivalries, ending with Bristow's astonished exclamation.
Sept 4 reports from Kansas counties detail Republican and fusion ticket nominations in Barton Ford Ottawa Republic Coffey and Pawnee with names such as Theo Griffith J R Johnson Sidney Morrison Joe Miller F A Larabie George Bowling Eugene McDonald Frank Thom Fr ank Fockelstier W Greenstork Mike Oste Christy and others. Delegates discuss anti fusion stances and endorsements of the 1898 platform amid war policy debate.
Fragmentary 19th century note speaks of tiny efforts cutting down great giants as “little strokes” break a widespread malaise. Convoluted language and garbled spelling suggest a sensational medicinal claim about Sarsaparilla and “Bad Blood” without clear events or dates.
Recitation of the war in the Philippines at Lang addressed the convention. Douglas county Republicans met in convention and nominated Sheriff Myers treasurer ape Ww. Games county clerk George A Flory register of deeds George F Sox wan surveyor Lloyd Duffee coroner Dr H A Oatman A B Asher. The platform endorses the administration of President McKinley and denounces trusts and the suppression of the fight. Congressman J D Bowsersock presided.
Sept 4 sight at Will Glasgow residence three miles northwest of the city ends in a gunfight. Charles Evans tries to pacify Glasgow and is shot three times in the throat breast and hip. Evans likely to die. A Simpkins youth is shot in the leg but not seriously hurt. Glasgow jailed.
Edward Merritt of Lansing secures state court injunction blocking W and Winner E E Coombs and others from continuing track laying in Langing near his home. Track work suspended as papers served. Line from Leavenworth to Kansas City nearing connection while graders operate in the Tanelsis Wenit area. Merritt, Lansing merchant, secretary of the Lansing branch and original promoter, seeks remedy and damages.
Newton September 4 voters chose Miss Minnie Bender as queen of the street fair to be held October 2 3 4 5 at 10 o'clock The contest ended after spirited voting with Bender receiving the most votes and securing the honor The candidate is the daughter of a prominent Newton family and pledged to fulfill the role with distinction.
Mrs Ho J Cusack will visit Mrs William McKinley this year in Washington to present a cream colored straw bonnet made of corn husk. The fancy headwear, with pink cream roses and pink bow, was showcased as a notable fashion item. Yesterday Mrs Cusack taught fifteen people the art of making corn husk flowers, including six children aged 7 to 10.
Atchison police reports for August show arrests across demographics, twenty three saloons paying monthly fines, local and total cash fines recorded, prison labor value, and daily averages. Gambling venues and slot machines contributed portions of the total revenue, with additional sums from other gaming concerns.
A federal judge in Fort Scott dismissed the perjury charge against Angell Matthewson of Parsons. The court reversed prior findings and discharged him, ruling he did not swear falsely or withhold property in relation to his bankruptcy and discharge proceedings. The case involved Cory's claim of $61,000 in property and $200,000 in liabilities.
In Atchison a man named Jake Harcuff mistook an undertaking establishment for a boarding house. He asked Mrs Harguff about lodging, was frightened when told the place sells coffins, and hurried away fearing he might be asked to occupy one.
From Atchison a unusual bonnet design for Queen Victoria's bonnet uses corn husk yarns soaked in water and knitted on large needles. The bonnet features violet accents and a tiny violet bouquet on one side, blending in with millinery styles yet visible on close inspection. The news item shifts to local milestones noting Rev J A Smith and wife celebrating their 25th anniversary in Neodesha with about 25 attendees. A new Montgomery County High School opens, costing over 20000 dollars with 6 instructors and 200 to 300 students. James Lawrence dies of lockjaw after a rock-bruise injury in Olathe. Judge Charles F Johnson wins the Oskaloosa primary by a wide margin. Gas franchise proposal in Abilene, sharing six months to operation. Pawnee County corn crop near 800000 bushels, forage crop up 60 percent. Coffeyville state band disbands due to lack of civic support. A broomcorn band in Sterling is killed fleeing a train. Miss Cora Marshland is offered the chair of elocution at the state normal school in Emporia, contingent on Miss Haglin's resignation.
Sylvain Klein from Topeka recounts knowing Alfred Dreyfus at the Strasbourg military school. He describes Dreyfus as a skilled fencer who refused to scar his face, his vigor in baseball, and the Franco-Prussian War ending their school days. Klein notes Dreyfus remained French at heart despite later political strife.
A Washington ispater reports rural delivery will begin tomorrow from Mission Center Station through Miselon township. William R Comstock named carrier with William M. Jack as substitute. Route covers 18 square miles over 27.9 miles with population served. Service will lead to discontinuing post offices at Selbrook Wanamaker Quinton Hsightar and Whitheld.
The note lists a fare of 19.00 and mentions Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Return Min on the G Rockan Route with pale September 6 7 and 8 and returning September.
A widow, Mrs. Sam Jack, refuses to follow her deceased husband James Jack’s will which guided an agreement with his brother. Sam Jack questions the policy and asserts knowledge gaps about the will and the estate. The woman, a former chorus girl who moved to New York, now runs a theater with Jack’s backing and plans to build a home on Warren Avenue.
An examination of the New Orleans mint reveals a sooty, hissing melting room where discarded silver particles, ashes, soot, and crucibles yield money. The article describes filtration through mud, quarterly extractions, and a hidden revenue stream labeled the artificial silver mine, with crucibles and waste proving unexpectedly valuable.
A fragmented 1909 to 1912 overview describes new underground roadways and rail routes in London. It notes the Royal Exchange area, Central London tunnel lines, Waterloo and City line, and plans to connect North and South London with future tube links.
The Burlington Route promotes travel from the Missouri River to St Louis Chicago and beyond with fine trains free chair cars dining cars and Pullman sleepers. North and northwest routes serve Omaha Sioux City St Paul and the Midwest while western service covers miles of standard gauge rail with courteous treatment. Agents in Kansas City and St Joseph advertise travel services and schedules.
A Springfield reader testifies that Morrow's Kid-ne-olds cured kidney troubles and related symptoms after other remedies failed. The ad claims the yellow tablets, not pills, sell for fifty cents per box at drug stores and Switt & Holliday store, manufactured by John Morrow & Co Chemists, Springfield Ohio.
In Chicago two men are jailed as suspects in the stabbing death of Walter F. Koeller of Hermann Missouri. Herman Hundhausen 22 and Henrek Henrak 23 are described as schoolmates of Koeller and face a series of weapons and belt items found. Motive cited centers on Koeller’s engagement to Miss Jessie Horo of Shirley Illinois and enmity at Dixon Illinois college.
New York marked Henry G’s birthday with a daytime ceremony at the Central Palace attended by the Vampires the Pa Single Tas club and Abou Perrone. Messages from the English taxmen and remarks from Gar-Feancleon and McHagh were read, celebrating the occasion amid a clash of names and roles.
A garbled notice hints at looming dramatic events and a key meeting involving James F and nearby groups. The fragment suggests a call to action, a compass or direction, and imminent developments affecting residents and local officials.
Diphtheria sore throat instant relief permanent cure claim and druggist location by Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil at 704 Kan Ave opposite other place. Secretary A P Shreve. G A RL headquarters.
Reading from a jumbled text, teachers discuss pupil behavior and the need for eye wear in class. The passage references taxes, school life, and a proposed policy about wearing glasses for students.
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