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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented digests column notes debates on gold standard shifts, Dreyfus, and public funds. It mentions mining and manufacturing as paths for growth, Carnegie era trusts, and the Chicago conference, with commentary on banking reserves and national finance.
A fragmented OCR snip references a bemused dew man and a Western scene with two men, an atehipon mut, and a returned entity. It hints at a reaction where someone says nothing there and charges for that, but the text is too garbled to identify names, places, or specifics.
A collage of rural life notes from Kansas towns: Wellington seeks a rural tree delivery route, Emporia hosts a street fair and home product show, and Norton County faces Russian thistle pressure on farms. Descriptions of threshing incidents, poll tax concerns, and editorials on Dreyfus echo the era, alongside local efforts to curb theft and promote state reform.
Government considers changing the Oakland mail route into a station in Topeka. A reorganization proposes moving the post office staff, with clerks earning current postmaster salaries but a service improvement expected.
A garbled note discusses dumping grounds and regional shifts of responsibility involving Topeka and nearby towns. The text references Commissioner Hale and possible legal actions to assign or curb duties, with mention of families affected and concern over care and relief. It hints at cooperation or pressure from neighboring towns and questions about who should bear costs or responsibilities.
London dispatch reports from Hong Kong that Aguinaldo is willing to release all sick and civilian Spanish prisoners. Major General Otis, however, opposes allowing Spanish vessels to proceed to Philippine ports to receive them.
Miss Marie Watkins sister of Mrs TL Ewan was injured this morning in Blinrow when she stepped and slipped on bricks near the Ewan real estate. She could not rise and was helped inside. Initially feared fractures but examination showed a severe sprain. She will remain at home for some time.
Weather report records rainfall of nearly a quarter inch since Saturday with varying amounts by hour. Maximum temperature reached around mid afternoon, humidity high, north wind prevailing. Also mentions Father Funston declining a role on the Twentieth Kansan reception committee amid entertainment plans and references to local stores.
A lively note touts pure blood as health proof urging purification with Hood s Sarsaparilla. The pamphlet claims only one in ten have pure blood and promotes ongoing laughter and vitality through the remedy.
A catalog-style review list outlines Egerton Castle’s Young April with praise for its romantic springtime drama and aristocratic hero. It also covers works by Mrs G H Alden, Harold Frederic, H G Wells, Katherine Lyttelton’s Joubert translation, and a bee study by Margaret Morley, noting themes of virtue, society, and modern life.
A. M. Bind stated to North Topeka residents that critics on the south side mislabel city hall supporters as kickers and vandals. He insists backers are merely advocates for the project and refutes accusations against those across the river.
Sis Hopkins creator He Is In Topka Today talks about plays with Mr. Row Bowers treasurer of sidetracked company in Topeka originator of She Hopkins the Hoosier Girl. Melville seen in New York last season. Convict Wants to Die at Lansing Kansas penitent, Cook requests Governor Stanley to sign death sentence. A. Palmer directs entertainment with concert program Wednesday evening.
Charles Bennett operates an optician business at 730 Kansas Avenue, a longtime local shop established in 1879 offering eyewear and optical services. The terse listing notes the address and the enduring presence of the firm in the community.
Charles Alfred Pillsbury a noted Minneapolis miller died after a long illness at 5 pm in Minneapolis. Born October 3, 182, he built a milling empire with the Pillsbury family and gained European medical counsel before returning home. He served as a state senator for ten years, leaving behind Mrs Pillsbury and twin sons who reach majority next January.
Passengers on the Rock Island St Joe train Sunday at noon restrained In Ay Sharp a 2 year old girl from Nemaha county who suddenly went insane during a trip. Attendants were aided by Abiinet Walters and other passengers as the girl fought and scratched those nearby. She had earlier endured alleged assaults by four men. She was moved to Topeka and placed in the state insane asylum.
The senate as high court of justice opened at 2 p m to try six politicians including De Montcourt and Guerin on charges of conspiring against the government. The procurator read a lengthy indictment as the session extended from 2 25 to 3 40 p m amid a secret session on the inquiry. The body planned to reconvene later to announce decisions before adjourning for the inquiry’s conclusion, possibly in a month.
John R Mulvane is summoned to district court on September 25 to testify in the Sam Klein liquor conspiracy case. Klein faces charges over allegedly furnishing liquor at a club on the third floor of the Crawford Opera House building. Mulvane, shown as owner during bankruptcy, may testify on who paid rent for the Four, 7.
The United States Department of Agriculture climate report notes Kansas had the warmest August on record since 1896, with a state mean temperature above normal by 1.2 degrees. Englewood reached 109 degrees, Coolidge reported the least departure, and rainfall averaged 9.79 inches below normal. The report details regional precipitation excesses and deficits across Norton, Phillips, Saline, and surrounding counties, plus wind, cloud cover, and daily precipitation patterns.
Mrs Laura Wootts, formerly Minebea rn Crows, died at East Las Vegas on September 16. She leaves a husband and four children. The funeral took place there today.
Chicago becomes the hub as the Democratic National Committee confirms no HQ move and outlines plans for organizing forces for the next presidential election. J G Johnson will handle headquarters work with ex Goveror Stone and others present to discuss financing and media strategy for the campaign.
Chicago sources report a row between the Jaberiob and the arrangements committee for the Chicago Fall Festival. Labor tensions stall the prep work and threat of a strike on federal projects casts doubt on the event.
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