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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1898
Page
4
A garbled page from a 19th century newspaper mixes odd phrases about telephone numbers, geography, theater, and public life. It references figures like John J. Ingalls, Buffon era ideas, Port Arthur, and Washington era politics. The piece includes social advice and scattered opinions on manners and current events.
The readable lines discuss war fever and political sentiment, mentioning Cuba and potential state changes. Names and places are garbled but imply a critique of official action and national destiny, with scattered references to individuals and regions.
A sprawling political roundup notes Orient New York area residents and regional figures. It details Cherokee county Republicans backing J B Hamilton for secretary of state, and various county delegates to state conventions. Wyandotte Democrats plan separate nominations while Douglas Republicans back Peairs for state superintendent and Hessin support. Reports on congressional bids by St John and Dave Hanna surface alongside gubernatorial hints and a federal case of a Montana secretary send to prison for hiding bills.
Rail shipments from Tacoma to Japan surge as two headed steamers Devonshire and Card are named to haul rails from the Northern Pacific yard. The Devonshire, capacity 5.9 tons, arrives April 9, with total carload estimates rising from 290 to about 600. Falls and Vancouver see similar Orient-bound rail moves from Fol Steel works and Vancouver BC port.
Two 11 year old Emporia boys Seymour Yoakum and Hoy Grimes ran away seeking city nights. They rode freight to Topeka and were spotted in Sunita yards by a policeman. Detained at the depot, they cried and were held as runaways until relatives could be reached.
An expert dressmaker offers a free 18 to 22 page book titled Home Dressmaking with pictures and practical steps to refashion and recolor dresses wraps and coats from old clothing. The State Journal arranges free copies for readers who mail a coupon and a two cent stamp to Wellh Weharden Co Burlington Vermont.
A Los Angeles dispatch dated from Toe Angeles claims heavy citrus losses from frosts on the 14th and 35th of the month, estimating 4 500 car loads or 2 250 000 dollars. Local observers report minimal damage since January, noting December and January frosts caused any loss, about 20 percent of the crop, with an excellent outlook forthcoming.
William K. Vanderbilt paid 170000 dollars for 660 Fifth avenue property adjoining his marble palace at Forty second Street. Chauncey Depew declined to comment on plans, saying Vanderbilt may rent or do nothing, and does not plan to add to his house.
Mike Sutton, Kansas internal revenue collector, anticipates a $600 salary increase tied to higher department receipts. Last year Kansas revenue neared 250000 dollars, and Sutton expects this figure to more than double by June 30. He cites expanded tobacco manufactories and more squar e sales as drivers of rising collections.
Responses from People's party members on referendum propositions arrive to W H Bennington in Kansas. Questions ask whether to hold a national convention and preferred date for nominating presidential candidates, with options July 4 or May 26. Voters’ opinions are being tabulated as results depend on state mail votes.
Thomas J Mosier city editor of the Journal died at his home in Kansas City Missouri from consumption He was born in Pennsylvania in 1850 and worked for the Isitrak Press and held posts at the New York Times Detroit Tribune St Louis Pioneer Press Rocky Mountain News and other papers The body will lie in state at Elwood cemetery The piece also includes anadvertising insertion about Santa Fe trains and passenger service note in Topeka
Three boys digging near Arch street in Leavenworth discovered a cave six by six feet containing three skeletons that crumbled on exposure. A curious incident left one boy fainting and later rescued. authorities found dust piles and a garment fragment, suggesting old inhabitants were trapped when the hill caved in.
Emporia April 2 President J D Hewitt of the College of Emporia is critically ill after a brain blood vessel rupture. He has been unconscious since yesterday evening and his right side is paralyzed. Little hope of recovery is entertained.
Newton residents fear scarlet fever risk amid reports of several cases. The city health committee urges vigilance and preventive care, while Dr James McKee, county health officer, says no immediate danger is confirmed but acknowledges disease presence.
Holton April 2 Ex Representative SB Ream was arrested for stealing two kegs of whiskey worth 53 dollars from Leavenworth & Western Railway depot. One Secret Service man investigated the matter. Others are said to be implicated and further arrests will follow.
Beloit and other Sixth district editors push growth this year as Beloit Call adds a press and cleaner layout while Beloit Times expands with ads. W R Baker of Glen Elder Sentinel funds improvements from profits. Kirwin Independent to relocate to Phillipsburg for Populism. B T Baker marries Hattie Cummings to boost Smith Center Journal. P Dennison of St Francis Rustler plans a Republican paper in Gir. H L Smith buys Downs Times from E P Knotts. Times previously bloated with ads.
Washington reports pension awards for Kansas including Hiram McAfee Sharon Spilling and John Brutschin while George Mattingly gains four to six dollars. In Emporia Ettx Clapton, 21, died by taking strychnine at the Fifth Avenue hotel leaving a note. Atchison names S R Washer secretary and G H T Johnson treasurer for John A Martin monument. J W Bush loses a $50,000 suit in Larned as Judge Andrews orders acquittal.
Mrs. Sallie Holt awoke to a strange misfortune last week as her false teeth disappeared from her room while she slept. Neighbors reported a blue mound and a humorous, if puzzling, incident that left Holt puzzled by the missing lower denture.
In Washington township five miles above Reynoldsville Pa a religious revival triggers mental breakdowns in the Caylor family. The 13 year old daughter is sent to Warren asylum, and father James and son Alfred are jailed after derangements. Lunacy orders push them to Dixmont asylum. mother and another son also end up deranged by the shock.
New York trade data shows fewer failures in three months than any first quarter since 1881, with liabilities per firm at a record low and smaller losses under $100,000. Despite war clouds, money rates firm at 6 percent, gold imports cushion worry, and grain exports rise while corn advances and cotton stockpiles grow.
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