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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1899
Page
3
A garbled Topeka State Journal page lists items on theatre, politics, and society. It mentions Prank McLennan, subscription terms, Chicago and Detroit offices, box office notes, and various foreign and domestic topics, including naval receptions, bonds, and European affairs.
Mr Malthus warned of global famine but recent experiments and calculations show two grains of wheat can be grown where one grew before. Statisticians and agronomists dispute looming shortages, arguing yield growth stems from better soil management rotation and knowledge rather than impending scarcity.
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses farming yields and wheat growth with garbled phrases. Mentions farmers, water, earth, and possible connection to C Wood Davis. Context insufficient for a clear event or named outcomes.
From the Atchison Globe a humorous meditation on aging and romance. It ponders how men perceive women and commitment, noting the polish of social signals like sign boards and sky rockets. The piece wryly observes women recalling small bargains as virtue while men debate generosity and motive.
A satirical column discusses women and their views on kiss sharing, luck, and misunderstandings. It contrasts women's sanctity with men's bad luck, notes how fashion signals fit and the idea that modern life lacks the old reverence.
The Salina area Populist paper expands coverage of the street fair and county projects. Reports mention new bridges, trees planted, and a three county car contest amid broader notes on local politics and sensational rumors from nearby towns.
The Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo announces a Denver trip with a $19 round trip fare to Colorado Springs and Denver. Tickets available to all, with promotional rates this season. Santa Fe trains offer the travel option for a comfortable excursion to Colorado.
The piece surveys several new and notable books. It highlights The Conjure Woman by Charles W. Chestnut with its southern life and folklore, praises the vivid illustrations by Alice Barber Stevens, and discusses The Wife of Youth and other novels by Thomas Nelson Page. It notes forthcoming works by Paul Leicester Ford and Maurice Hewlett, and mentions editions tied to Merry Christmas releases.
Washington reports Secretary Hitchcock will submit a thorough Interior Dept inquiry into Cassius A Barnes governor of Oklahoma. The probe covers contracts with attorney general Cunningham for land lease revenue, and territorial money lending to banks. The findings may prompt the president to act within days, with possible removal or continued scrutiny.
Governor Stanley writes General Shafter in San Francisco about the death of Fred Durham, allegedly the young man from Topek who leapt from a transport en route from Manila to the United States. His father T W Durham insists the victim was his son, amid hospital and medical notes in the case.
In Fort Scott the city court collected 1714 in state criminal fines during August with 1706 paid by seventeen liquor sellers. The August revenue totaled 21 and covered the court costs and salaries. A clerical slip reduced the known total by 1014, but the month still stands as the largest revenue in the court’s history.
Returning Company G members recall their mascot, a loyal dog who joined the Manila voyage. The dog protected Captain Fred Biuch against a threat and inspired bets among the crew. After homecoming, the men will draw lots to assign the mascot to a new keeper for its remaining days of service.
Mrs. Bivens, pursued by her husband, kidnapped her two children aged 1 and 3 from their Denver home with a private detective. At Union Depot she aimed to return to Colorado as he overtook her. she managed to get one child aboard a train, eluding him. The couple had separated months earlier in Denver. He had moved the children via Salt Lake City and Omaha, posing that she was dead, while living with a foster family. She had tracked him down in Kansas City, Kansas, and located the children in recent days.
Divorces filed in August in Leavenworth County set a record with twenty four petitions. Seventeen of the 24 were filed by women while seven were by men. Most male petitioners are veterans residing at the soldiers' home.
In the private court three insanity cases were decided this week. Anan A. Parsons, 66, was found insane due to old age and grief over his son's death. Mrs. Hila A. Godwin of Edna, Ken, refused treatment and was declared insane after a violent temper. Jefferson Faggins, 25, was adjudged insane with 15 months of deteriorating mental state attributed to smoking.
Platt Bates returns to Downs amid warm welcomes from local residents. Born in Downs and raised there, he later worked in Nebraska and enlisted with the first Nebraska regiment. He served with the garrison and spent time in Spain and the Philippines before returning home to Downs.
Weeks after the battle Bates returns to Downe with his uniform, greeted by a large crowd at his parents home. J H Smith of the Times presides at a short speech before Bates thanks the crowd and distributes Manila cigars as keepsakes of the war. He appears in good health and expresses happiness to be home.
Leavenworth Sept 5 The twine plant machinery for the penitentiary has nearly arrived at the Lansing prison and is being set on the ground awaiting installation. Work toward inspecting the machinery has not begun yet and may take about a week. The penitentiary board will meet Tuesday to order starting work. The state has begun retimbering the coal shaft at a cost of nearly 5000 dollars to be completed by prison labor. The shaft work proceeds slowly as timbers are replaced from top down with air shaft used to hold coal. Officials say the state will need to buy coal this year for state institutions.
Leavenworth dispatch notes local belief of a zinc lead vein with assays from nearby samples. Professors Bailey and Cady of the State University found twenty five percent lead and zinc in specimens from John McNulty’s farm two miles west of town. A prospect hole will be sunk next week to gauge vein thickness.
The Deld Packing Company at Wichita plans to boost its workforce to meet Kansas City plant demand after a fire damaged the Kensan City facility. The Wichita plant now handles about 600 hogs daily and few steers, with full-capacity output near 1,000 hogs and 250 steers per day. Manager Fred Deid says local staff will be expanded and additional workers from Kansas City will join to operate at full capacity as needed.
Pensions listed for Lom, Babb, La Blanche t, Parris Waller, Garnett, Smith of Spring Hill, McGinnis of Axtel, Poston of Longton, ACOTE White, Dester, Levi Cox of Ar Chia, and others with varied amounts. Salt mines at Solomon show improved output after dry weather, with early season losses recovered and potential to match last year’s yield. Manager Witsatt reports life crop sold to a St Joseph packing firm.
Judge Hazen convened the district court for the September term and opened the docket. The Yeoman trial for hitting David Juckson looms as the main case, likely scheduled late. County Attorney Jetmorn aims to finish the criminal docket within a week. TM. James seeks another trial for shooting WH Hayes after a hung jury. J. H. Oakley faces embezzlement from Nuve-Me-Cord Mercantile. There are 19 Hagler cases listed from the police.
The clipped report describes hot dry winds damaging corn and wheat in a period of buildup to harvest. Destinations mention Bourhan, Atehioon, Wytsen, and Blew and Peapidiyo with fields in ripening stages. Threshing begins, leaves changing color, and general field conditions show promise for winter pasture.
At 12 20 Chief Ramey and Officer Bundy raided a Ken nar avenue establishment run by the Simmons brothers. They found a full joint minus bartender, a wooden bar, mirror, stove, refrigerator, chairs, and bottles. The bar and items were loaded for transport to the police station after the raid.
A scorching wind sweeps southern Kansas, threatening corn yields as temperatures reach 94 to 101 degrees in central regions. Record heat reduces soil moisture and increases stress on growing crops, with statewide advisories urging precautions. Officials warn early corn faces potential damage if winds persist and heat continues.
The visiting Admiral Dewey is welcomed ashore at the Hristo hotel in Gibraltar. He shares a cordial reception and dines with Str Horatio Sprague, the United States consul, amid a warm reception by local officials and residents.
A mixed dispatch notes gold discoveries on Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga and reports 28 fever cases at Key West with three deaths. Weather data records a high 92 and low 74 with south winds. The National Postoffice Clerks convention section discusses branch failures and causes in the west.
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