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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1899
Page
4
A vivid set of vignettes recounts a self important traveler at Santa Fe depot who trades a through ticket to Chicago, a polite brakeman, and a curious clash with a Topeka bicycle law and two contrasting Topeka lawyers. The piece also covers a horse buyer in Kansas City and a farmer’s quick-witted exchange over a mispriced horse.
A fragmented assemblage critiques the Dreyfus case and Anglo American tensions, cites state political shifts, and comments on debt, industry, and land law. It notes a harsh view of Philippine governance, warns about warrants, and mentions homestead protections for Texans.
Fragmentary prose critiques social behavior and morals with scattered reflections on women, fashion, and public figures. The piece critiques old ideas and mentions names obliquely, hinting at scandal and social judgments.
Fragmentary clippings describe Morone in the Philippines and a town abandoned by American troops. Mentions a historic stronghold and a potential return of a girl lover plot. Includes older satirical notes on love and bachelor reflections from a New York piece.
A collection of satirical quips on manners, gossip, and human folly. The paragraphs mix wry aphorisms about men and women, learning, wealth, and social behavior, reflecting a lively but tongue in cheek urban voice.
Ambiguous Kansans gossip about political figures, fairs, and editors. News bits mention ex governor Morrill’s health return to Hiawatha, Judge Babb’s Wichita Commoner stake, and a semi centennial term claim from Estonian links. Several stray jests touch Jewish holidays and local fairs.
A watermelon received at the Rock Island depot Friday bore an inscription referencing Blind Jesse. The brief note suggests a local or humorous marking attached to the fruit during transit through the depot.
A 47 pound melon with an inscription reading De world am mire was sent to Blind Jesse Brooks, a paper seller at the Rock Island depot in Topeka. Jesse, unsure who sent it from Caldwell, claimed the melon as his own and let travelers joke about the read message while he sorted baggage.
Paul Grice of Marshall county petitions the governor for a pardon from Marysville jail where he was sentenced to four months for whipping a boy working for him. The case drew criticism over severity with Tillingeley noting sympathy for the wife and creditors, while the governor cites a lack of patience with men who beat women. Proceedings were in Axtell.
A man with golf sticks resists play on Sunday saying they cannot come all this distance for nothing. He suggests they go to the park refectory for ice cream, reflecting a casual, everyday scene from a Chicago Tribune fragment.
An old ad copy touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a health remedy. It claims proper digestion transforms food into strength while improper digestion leads to distress and illness and urges not to substitute the product.
Great Bend Kansas September 4 Farmers oppose inflated land prices for an irrigation lake project in Barton County with plans for condemnation under new law. Keen Irrigation and Lake Co president F B Keen and G W Moses seek appraisers while farmers organize monthly meetings to defend fair value.
Agra September 16 old Phillips county soldiers reunion closed Friday as one of the county's most successful events. The crowd included Camp Thomas Herculor units K N G and local G A R, with notable music by the Phillipsburg orchestra and Nilsson quartet. Strong hospitality from Agra residents noted. Phillipsburg to host next year's gathering with about 2000 expected attendees.
In Cottonwood Falls on September 16 the tenth annual Old Settlers reunion drew a large crowd under a grove tent. John Madset of Emporia opened events with a tree of address and Congressman J. attended with Marshall's band providing music for the Lantry brothers guests.
Atchison Sept 1 Pacific Freight No 124 wrecked 4 20 pm between Pent Neb and Julian station near Nebraska City Three crew were killed Engineer Tom Gilla Fireman T M Ruse Brakeman W H Foster all residents of Atchison They were single Conductor R W Montgomery and others escaped with two grain loads and two empties headed for Kansas City
A father was arrested after his missing son case triggered a murder investigation. Authorities say the son disappeared about five weeks ago and Edgar Beare testified in his defense that the boy left with a man tied to a prior incident. Clothing found at home, search parties organized to locate the boy.
Marion Kansas reports a large crowd for the soldiers reunion with Gen Hudson and W A Calder among speakers. The closing morning meeting precedes a county rally in Centret Park featuring James A Troutman and State Superintendent Frank Nelson. Veterans and families camp in the park as a river of local activity continues.
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