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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1899
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal details a turbulent spectrum of topics from press freedom in France and sensational headlines to fiscal worries in New York and government bond cautions. It mentions court martial outcomes, territorial expulsion politics, and public revenue concerns while commenting on journalism integrity and public sentiment.
Fragmented OCR reports advances in railroad statistics from Poor's Map itical volume. It notes increases in track mileage and earnings across the United States, with midwestern and central western zones seeing notable gains. The record includes yearly mileages and net increases, showing expansion in railroad construction and operation through the period described.
The passage notes all mites confined to the territory east of the Mississippi with New York leading, Pennsylvania second with 12a mites, and Massachusetts third with 10% tales.
The San Francisco Bulletie outlines a looming national campaign with Republicans backing McKinney on re demonination and the gold standard while Democrats in Ohio oppose expansion and favor Bryan renomination along with free coinage of silver. A Globe Lights column mocks social pretensions and political posturing with skeptical vignettes on manners and contemporary life.
A fragmentary column argues on vanity and sincerity, noting that adversity exposes insincerity in humility and that trust in oneself affects others. It jokes about rent, popularity of boat excursions, and social pride, with a satirical tone about appearances and public print.
A satirical column lampoons romance and marriage through biting quips about women and men. It contrasts trust and affection, likens love to an undertaker, and mocks aging and marital expectations with sharp, humorous observations.
Emporia plan September street fair with work and grain exhibit and a tower parade for children. Marshall’s Band to provide music in a large tent dance and a rival carnival in nearby Atchison is noted. The old settlers' brass band entertainment is arranged, with W A White of the Emporia Gazette credited for emphasis.
Private Ralph S. Geb Fett of the Twentieth Kansas writes home about exploring Manila’s ancient dungeons during a break from front duty. He and a comrade visited about 30 rooms in walls built over 400 years ago, describing skulls, rats, and the eerie darkness. The letter recalls the old fortifications, hidden passages, and the fear of the underground vaults, ending with relief at emerging into daylight.
A large cotton seed and linseed oil plant is being built west of Kansas City along the Rock Island and Union Pacific tracks. When completed it will be one of the most complete facilities of its kind in the west. The project is led by Hon. Clark, formerly of Decatur, Timols, and backed by Pettus, Sane I Youseed. An elevator and other improvements are underway and operation is expected soon with a side track connecting to Hook Island lines. Judge Mitchell of the T. Court at Wichita rules on a writ affecting D. O. Mitchell’s appointment to office.
In April the city election faced a contested result as E. E. Enoch served as police chief while Mitchell refused to surrender the office, arguing non elective status. Judge Dale ruled the office is elective under first class city statutes, with Mitchell appealing without moving for a new trial.
Fort Scott reports a remarkable cattle shipment from Bourbon county. D F Coons Devon ranch will send a special ten car train carrying about 200 head of steers aged two to three years, averaging 1458 pounds, to Kansas City. The entire lot is valued at around $16,000. The shipment is supervised by D F Coon himself.
Hotchineon dispatches report Hutchinson company representative Martin in the Klondike country optimistic about a near big find. He has a claim near one major discovery and WAG de Baltaven will be developed there as claims grow. Martin notes clearings around $6 in dust daily and plans to stay as the trip progresses.
Ottawa reports Sepert B. Smith a former Presbyterian minister from Toron Kan jailed on forgery and embezzlement charges. He was arrested in Oklahoma on a warrant from Brewer and Sarnard for selling trees and padding his reports to draw commissions in advance. Smith has worked the scheme for months and is said to have a family in Missouri.
Arkansas City reports the Southwestern Soldiers association drawing over 10,000 attendees with Jerry Simpson and W A Calderhead as lead speakers. Pensions list in Washington includes Kansans such as Anderson Wilt Onaga and more. Emporia College of Emporia opens its seventeenth year after restoring football, with J Han na delivering the opening address and plans for an outwardly improved athletic program.
Lawrence Kansas reports Mr John Ross buys four tickets at 825 each for Mr and Mrs Kilworth to begin a worldwide trip with side trips costing 3600 more per ticket. The Uckety First Paris World’s Fair tickets arrive next year as they head west to San Francisco then from New York toward the west. Also notes Kansas corn crop interest and rail elevator plans in Oklahoma. Separately Abilene reports Louina Gatch seeks divorce from Win Gatch after four honeymoons and mounting life pressures.
Fort Scott street fair committee adopts city traditions for selecting a queen with a coronation service. Nearby towns within eighty to ninety miles may send maids by popular vote. The event includes a public ballot with a one cent per blank ticket. Wellington records $30,000 of furting bonds issued and registered by the county clerk.
The city shipped bonds to Topeka for sale to the state school fund at a 4 percent rate, with brokers offering about 4 34 percent. Wheat out of Kirwin shows a good crop with 100 cartloads shipped since August, aided by active cattle work and car capacity. Republicans in Alderson county nominate a ticket including Don Moore as sheriff and Egbert Simons as treasurer.
Mel Anderson finds a torn handbill seeking performers for a country circus and spots the name Edward Kellam marked 24 in blue. Kellam is identified with the Velandens Mining and Smelting Co in Velandens, Durance, Mexico.
Chicago September 14 The second day of the trust conference opened with Wm Wirt Howe in the chair and attendance down. A Missouri resolution to create a 16 member resolutions committee triggered factional strife as backers and opponents argued over appointment method. An amendment to have delegates appoint the committee was carried narrowly. Edward Rosewater praised public courage while Bourke Cockran worked to restore harmony. It was decided the resolutions committee would include one representative from each national organization rather than each state, and all resolutions would be referred without debate.
Henry Smith, night clerk at the Pleasant Home hotel on East Fourth Street, was found dead in his bed this afternoon after drinking heavily and retiring last night. Hotel residents alerted staff and officers forced the door to discover him deceased, a likely accidental death.
The deputy sheriff served writs in an injunction case against F G Grimes state treasurer before the executive council. Grimes queried if this means jail, and asked if his family could accompany him. The deputy claimed he did not know how that could be arranged.
Hugh Brady, a Topeka pioneer and longtime resident, died this morning of heart disease at his home. He was 85, survived by his widow, with no children. Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Assumption at 9 o’clock Saturday, with members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians acting as pallbearers.
J L Zacharias and Ti Ma Cord of the Commercial Bank of Hive Island Tit traveled through Topeka and Kansas over several days to survey the western wells. They learned of salt mines in Kansas and hurried to Hutchinson to inspect the large salt plant, remarking on their unfamiliarity with Kansas salt production.
General J W F Hughes voices government mail cutback anger as Topeka businesses lose afternoon delivery for east west routes. He says 39 000 Topeka residents suffer while shipments now arrive later. Art Metal Co wins library book stock contract for the new state library room with work starting promptly and completion expected by February 16. Carpenters will finish work and the library may relocate within the month.
Joseph J. Gill of Steuhengile was nominated for congress by the Sixteenth congressional district Republican convention on the 293rd ballot today. The weather noted a high of 66 and a low of 4 with southeast winds at 12 mph. See a $2500 steel range at T. J. Coughin Hardware Co. 703 Kansas avenue.
A fragmented note discusses an editor’s plight and a dubious claim of a cure for piles. The text mentions boxes and a reader’s doubt about the credibility and sourcing of the medical remedy.
The Thirty-second Infantry, recruited at Learne Worth, will depart Saturday morning over the Santa Fe for San Francisco. Troops go from Leiverworth to Holliday then via the Emporia cut off west. Five sleeper trains, a caboose train, freight cars, and camp equipment accompany the unit bound for service in the Philippines.
Sept 14 Providence R I Grand Circuit races resume at Sarra Ransett park in perfect weather. Finishes stirred grand stand seats as 2:16 trot and 2:11 pace yields saw sharp betting and upset outcomes. Gay ton and Captain Jack win heats in a dramatic 10 trot amid a collision near home stretch.
The fragment describes challenging cases and attempted solutions, mentioning "evilnt ren ea wttedey" and references to teams, weather, and remedies. It notes some approaches failing naturally and others succeeding, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
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