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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal discusses Capt. Carter found guilty of defrauding the government of over a million dollars and dodging punishment for years. It compares the Kanasa polygamy networks to crime, notes legal vindication for the state, and comments on news suppression and national contrasts.
Topeka voters deliver a decisive result in a citywide election, settling the auditorium issue and signaling strong two thirds support. The outcome reshapes tensions between north and south sides, while the Kaw River bridge and westward viaducts stand as visible testaments to unified progress in the capital.
In the Dreyfus treason trial the verdict is attacked as crafted and unjust. Critics say judges avoided admitting guilt or innocence, aiming to protect the army’s honor while offering a loophole for the accused. The sentence seeks to time the punishment with limited terms to avert broader upheaval in France.
From the Atchison Globe a note on talent scouting through song. A man witnesses a girl's singing prowess and is inspired to seek opportunity, framing early 20th century small town entertainment culture.
The passage depicts social awkwardness and financial worry as a woman dismisses a party at her home while guests debate money, wardrobes, and the cost of appearances. It mentions bank failures, theft, and looming reparations, highlighting a loveless marriage and strained finances among the middle class.
A collage of caustic musings on marriage and love contrasts male and female motives. The piece jokes that brains lower a woman's desire for brainy praise and mocks drunken tales, implying women avoid flawed men while men may hide their faults.
A collection of satirical lines on hypocrisy relationships and common sense. It mocks men and women, vacation choices, and social pretensions with brisk quips about marriage, wisdom, and wit. The piece notes the gap between appearance and reality in private life and public manners.
A fragmented Minneapolis Messenger piece references a lemon brothers circuit, a secret oil dossier, and mentions a Clyde watermelon carnival. It lists counties producing one third of the state’s best cattle and notes western Kansas farmers delaying college due to corn harvest. It also recalls a wild carnival scene with elephants, clowns, and aging performers from twenty years ago.
A long, opinionated review lauds a Kansas history by Wilder, praising Prentis and other early explorers, Lincoln and the emancipation era, and the state’s territorial infancy. The piece extols detailed narrative, strong local personalities, and the book’s ability to frame Kansas born from exploration, independence, and Civil War era events.
J H McKnight travels to New York to discuss establishing a Wichita slaughter house with the Greater New York Beef association to challenge the beef trust. Two plants could be bought, Jacob Cold & Son and Whitaker & Bons, with capacity for cattle and hogs. Wichita’s vast western territory and nearby strips could supply beef, reducing rail costs to Kansas City. The New York group hesitates, split on options, while stock sales and reorganizations unfold.
Soldier Curran from Leavenworth recalls Manila tour with the Twenty second Infantry. He says many Filipinos are intelligent and capable of self government, citing households with fine furnishings and books. He notes the volunteers want discharge and warns Filipinos must be whipped if any remain.
County Attorney J. O. M. Ready notified jail contractor J. F. Mitchen and supervising architect J. Hi. Wolfe that the eight hour law applies to the county jail project. Workmen must receive the same wages as for ten hours, with per diem rates adjusted to an eight hour day as specified by local statute.
The notice extols the imagined medical powers of sparks or purifying agents said to enrich and purify blood for all ages and both sexes. It alleges cures for scrofula salt rheum and despepsia and catarol in a sensational ad style.
C B Jobe temporary receiver of the defunct Atchison National Bank filed a formal mand against Superintendent Todd to recover $87,000 deposits withdrawn from the bank an hour earlier. Atchison date Sept 11.
The comptroller of currency appointed Mr Jabes to take effect at Goom on Tuesday but a late telegram delayed the bank opening until 1 45 am The bridge people withdrew their money at 10 o clock The receiver says the withdrawal followed an act of inanigency and the demand has been sent to Cleveland The bank president Norman Barratt says assets will cover 70 to 80 cents on the dollar
An 1900s report from Leavenworth notes a cache of relic muskets unearthed in Fort Leavenworth storehouse No 2. The English made rifles bearing Tower marks and crown inscriptions likely from the Tower of London. The arms, dusty but largely preserved, will join infantry and cavalry exhibits along with various vib er guns from global conflicts.
The sixth judicial convention at Nortonville adjourned with 840 ballots cast and no nominee. Johnson led in Jefferson county with ten votes and Hurrell led in Jackson county with ten. Jefferson county backers plan to support Johnson, while Hurrell loyalists in Jackson cannot switch.
Greensburg Kansas fielded its waterworks in a Saturday meeting with Alva Oklahoma officials to sell the 138 year old system built over a decade ago for 7000 dollars. The plant has not operated for seven years as the town declined after the boom. Bonds were transferred, and Greensburg will relocate the existing works while planning a new 16000 dollar plant as old pipes are replaced.
The Wyandotte county Democrats name a full slate for local offices including district judge EL Pischer common pleas judge W E B Prynn clerk Richard Mapes county clerk Frank Holcomb sheriff Chris Kopp treasurer John T Matney register of deeds Fred Helsier surveyor B F E Bleham coroner A J Gannon and commissioner W H McCamish Sr Two nominees Richard Mn and Fred Helsier serve in the Twentieth Kansas regiment returning from the Philippines where they earned distinction in battle.
Kingman September edition reports the Populist county convention naming Sheriff 8 C Davie Clerk Walter Long Treasurer Tien Callahan and others while criticizing the Republicans and Democrats over wartime policy. Separate notes cover a Sixth Judicial district convention nominating Walter L. Simons and endorsing rival candidates, plus Burlington creamery plans a 55 000 facility and an Enterprise Conference ordination in Enterprise with Bishop Merrill leading and D W Smith speaking.
Officials in Washington express concern over reports of possible Latin American military or political unions against the United States. The discourse follows earlier disputed moves in the Cerutti case, the Wilmington Amazon voyage, and questions about U S policy toward Colombia and Bolivia amid distrust in the region.
C. W. Southward, a leading sheep feeder in Wichita region, intends to feed 16,000 sheep this winter near Derby. Over six months, he expects to use 3,000 to 40,000 bushels of Sacorwick content corn along with about 60 tons of hay kaffir corn and sorghum. He plans to market the sheep in March at Kansas City and Chicago.
The War Department bought 4000 head from the Jennings herd in Indian Territory for shipment to Cuba. First shipment went out yesterday and the rest will be sent this month. A separate notice reports a fatal self poisoning case in which Rus sing, who oversaw street sprinkling, died after taking strychnine. Pensions for Kansans list several increases and new awards for residents including Leavenworth and Clay Center beneficiaries.
A fragmented report describes a group claiming misconduct by conductors in Abilene. They allege exorbitant prices for hoard and say those who traveled from there faced severe dissatisfaction. The text hints at charges and checks but is unclear on specifics.
Washington on September 11 notes wheat at 70.9 versus 86.7 on September 1, with corn at 85.2. The terse bulletin records crop condition indices, reflecting midseason changes and varying health across key staples.
Fred Close of Topeka, a real estate owner in the Johnson Holliday syndicate, visits the grounds to oversee a 15 ton mill project to work the old claim. He dismisses reports of a fake and coal miner scientists debunking gold, insisting the claim is genuine and he will not sell land for under $1,000 an acre.
Harriet Whitney sues Arthur Dixwell in Suffolk County Superior Court seeking 10,000 pounds for alienation of her husband George S Whitney's affections. Dixwell, a Boston club member and baseball fan, denies the charge in general denial.
In Cleveland on September 11 Senator Hanna learns his name was placed on the tax list and he faced penalties for failing to file. The Board of Equalization demanded returns and a hearing as Hanna prepared to respond from Europe. Details mention property values, livestock, and personal effects taxed, with the board pressing for payment of assessed amounts.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a Sept hearing in district court about an unconstitutional issue tied to Sad vald and diasetr. It mentions a club policy, police department, and a scheduled match between Kid Parker and Frank, with authorities not interfering.
A fragmentary report describes a chase or search involving Toby, a woman named To ad tie etet CaNere, and a revived rumor of marriage. It notes a possible return to the town and mentions a father guarding a stoltgun, but no one here knows Toby's current address.
Rumors in Santa Fe suggest reorganizations in the Wea fran department following C. R. Hutsox resignation. B Montgomery moves from Kansas City to assist as general agent. F C Meagly becomes a commercial agent. Topeka freight office gains an assistant general freight agent.
Two firefighters and a four year old child died from gas in a rear vault this afternoon in Monroe Dest. The child, four, fell into the vault at his father's house. Bland and Harry responded with a ladder and were suffocated by the gases. Their bodies were recovered. Christian Science ruling in Springfield says treatment by mental or aggressive methods is not an offense when no money is involved. if a child dies such treatment is not criminal. Navy department names Fear Admiral Paranbar to command North Atlantic station replacing Rear Admiral Surmpeon in Boston plans.
Local police report details arrests for selling liquor, keeping a disorderly house, and staged theft. Citizens include Lon Townsend held on liquor charges, Julie Thompson bonded for a disorderly house, and Wright’s lieutenant Pearly Arkison arrested after a disturbance. A city court case involves Willan McGuire alleging Pred Beeler stole a receipt under revolver threat with Beeler denying the charge.
Fragmentary text describes children and a school related scene with names such as Tina Sat and Satta. The readable parts hint at activities and questions during a talk, with some garbled phrases interspersed.
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