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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
4
In Topeka the talk centers on Admiral Dewey and the upcoming celebration for his Philippines and naval service. The piece notes expected turnout in New York, troop reinforcements and speeches, plus local enthusiasm tied to the Dewey tribute. Also covered are wheat market news, naval outlook, and societal notes from Atchison and nearby areas.
An interview excerpt shows Admiral Dewey saying he is not a politician and would not run for president. He notes he is content aboard his ship and focused on duties, while remarks about Wheeler and party alignments provoke worry among politicians of both parties.
An Atchison Globe fragment questions why lovers admire touching hands. The brief musing notes hands are always present in affection and hints at city life, though details are sparse.
A fragmentary collection of aphorisms discusses gender, popularity, honesty, money, and success with bemused irony. It notes a man’s pursuit of wealth, the value of self confidence, and the risk of public office revealing one’s friendships or trouble, ending with a quip about counting friends and enemies.
The essay explores two sides of a woman's story and the social attention around romance. It notes how a comic label marks public perception and describes early marriage as changing a woman's sense of shared suffering and romantic storytelling.
A jumble of editorials across Kansas newspapers highlights evolving political alignments and media personalities. Mentions include Judge Rashore’s stance on Populism, Ex-Congressman John Davis on financial topics, and discussions of new parties like the Socialist faction. References to editors Snyder, Breberenthal, and local figures appear amid satirical musings on current affairs and literary taste.
Weir City reports confirm smelters will shut down by month end as ore and gas prices force休 closures. About 34 workers earned roughly $12 000 monthly, circulating funds through West City merchants. Expected shutdown may extend to Pittsburg Girard and nearby works, worsening regional layoffs and gloom.
Russell Sept 28 The People's party of Russell county held its tenth county delegate convention to nominate county officers last Saturday. A resolution called for central committee action to control the 1900 county ticket by popular vote primaries with a provision to prevent nominating a minority candidate. The war resolution endorses peaceful expansion and opposes armed conquest, praises American freedom for peoples seeking it, and condemns subjugation. It favors extending American benefits and denounces forced subjugation. It lauds the West Indies and Philippines liberation and thanks soldiers and sailors, hoping the work continues to uplift peoples to American standards. It supports greater popular will through direct legislation initiative referendum proportional representation and imperative mandate.
Fort Scott Sept 28 Major George F Pond reports a letter from General Frederick Funston now returning from Manila. Funston predicts the war may end by spring and supports United States rule over the Philippines. He advocates harsh military governance after conquest, praises the islands' value and resources, and expresses a desire to finish the war.
Large crowds gather for Emporia Street Fair day one featuring an automobile display and a colorful parade. A baby show, farmers’ market booths, street performances, and band concerts entertain attendees as locals and visitors mingle. Controversy noted in case involving Trego and Ellia County citizens. trial verdict rendered.
Coffeyville Post No 1 of the G A R will fund and present to the late Lt W A McTaggart a portrait of the young officer killed near San Tomas in the Philippines. William Stewart started the drive, the post and public plan to raise funds with GALRi backing any shortfall. McTaggart was son of the late Senator Dan McTaggart and a second lieutenant in company G, Twenty Kansas. The portrait will honor a fallen hero and be given to his widowed mother.
Pittsburg reports a hospital project with John J. Himnessiy visiting to tour a suitable site near the Arsott Co. shaft by Frontenar Streetcar line. Mr. Deviln of Mt Carmel Coal Co. donates 40 acres for hospital construction and use. He will join the bishop on return to finalize arrangements for the new hospital.
Fort Scott Kansas September 23 Adolph Eisen of Kansas City a collector for Helm Brewing company was tried there Wednesday on a charge of complicity and the jury disagreed The suit contends he represented the liquor house that supplied a local saloon and after completing the bar fixtures advised the proprietor relating to tab Ashing Up he is nauntly guilty with them The case set for trial again next week
Ateptegn Kansas, Sept 28 Moses Starcus a pioneer of Atchison and Mead died in his room at Raanaw Avenue. Police reported a troubled hour and a mishap with his jaw. he had retired from the trade many years ago and was about 70 years old, a respected citizen.
Concordia, Sept. 2. The town drives forward strong business growth in anticipation of securing the Missouri Pacific division if it leaves Greensburg. W. I. Wood and Arthur Sutherland, traveling merchants, have started a wholesale mercantile arm with profits paying out to four partners. The year's trade reached about $8,100, with improvements and broad town growth boosting all sectors.
A fragment from Hutchinson dated Sept 23 reports a convict nicknamed Diamond Dick escaping during a jail break attempt and suffering a wrist injury. The note hints at pursuit or recapture efforts but contains limited readable details.
An article fragment reports Avery's murder trial after a prior conviction for second degree murder. In prison a man attempted suicide by cutting his left wrist with glass, bleeding into a slop jar, and he likely will die. Additional notes describe Hutchinson reformatory transfers and local labor unrest with miners returning to work in Leavenworth.
A garbled Leavenworth dispatch shows Tim Burk advising editors to rally the governor against a populist threat while recalling a Salvation Army scene in Kansas City. The piece wanders through political jabs, Bilious chatter, and digressions about reform, with scattered anecdotes and stray names amid a fractured narrative.
A garbled reminiscence mentions families, a Wichita Sunday school class, and a person named Maury Smith with blue eyes. It references Leavenworth, a vocal machine, and abuse, then shifts to reporting a brewery’s booming business, caution about nascent trade, and a blank ending.
A reader's letter argues against American support for Britain over the South African situation. It warns the United States would invite national peril, urges caution in treaties, and condemns foreign interference while praising allied positions and critiquing revolutions and colonial policy. The piece cites England, South Africa, and American public opinion as factors shaping policy.
State war rants issued for arrest of 14 principal Kansas City merchants charged with violating department store regulation laws. Arrests and bonds posted as they refuse to provide statements on goods lines and business volumes for license collection. They will appeal fines and pursue constitutional challenges in higher courts.
Bishop Potter spoke on divorce and divorcees at the Episcopal convention. He noted rising marriages and Sabbath disregard in the U S and Europe and urged uniform state marriage laws. Rev. Morgen Dix presented a resolution welcoming Admiral Dewey, praised his service, and noted his Christ Church Montpelier Vt affiliation.
A Detroit woman, Mire Chara, 4, allegedly killed her three children after morphine and gas were used. Police found the bodies and she was hospitalized with wrist wounds. Neighbors say Jura Rivetier husband had trouble, investigators search for motive as authorities review the case.
Columbus news reports temporary setback on Chico national guards travel to New York for the Dewey celebration. Governor Bushnell and John B Meleam pledge support, but Attorney General Moupert rules state funds cannot cover trip expenses, risking Ohio representation. Governor and adjutant general seek private or other funding to proceed.
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