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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1898
Page
4
A clipped, opinion heavy column discusses peace in Cuba, the Spanish war, and American aid. It mentions congress influence, Brann’s atmospheric note, and questions relics of the Civil War while noting Topeka enlistments and Kansas veterans.
John Stew retired comedian known as Two Johns offers his estate near Chop River, eastern shore, Baltimore for widows and a school for Sarphans of Maine’s victims. The property includes 400 acres, mansion costing over 70000, steamboat landing, sawmill, laboratory, and industries. A committee called The American Society of Maryland would oversee fundraising and conversion of part of the mansion into classrooms for boys.
In a New Zealand civil case linked to Van Couver, Miss Houldsworth died after a skin graft procedure by Dr Purchas. Miss Baker testified that too much skin was taken. The court found the doctor’s skill overshadowed by brutality and awarded Miss Baker $3,000.
London reports Clement Scott the dramatic critic issued an abject apology after remarks in December about actresses virtue sparked a theater backlash. The dispute saw managers bar him from theaters, a flood of letters to Daily Telegraph, and actors associations seeking fair treatment before a special meeting on April 19. Sir Henry Irving is said to accept the apology and the matter to drop.
New York April 11 Walter Damrosch will conduct in New York tomorrow and at memorials but plans to withdraw from both Society organizations next year He will conduct ten weeks with the Ellis Company outside New York then devote most time to composition He says the company’s success in Chicago and Boston prompts a year’s rest plus ten road weeks.
New Maine story relays Bowden Linniken and Judd's Island plot to stock jack rabbits for reserve and Boston market. From Stonington to St Helena Island, western rabbits multiply fast with litters up to nine, ears and eyes described oddly, triggering local sightings and fear as stockpiled for March stocking and potential bounty if they spread to mainland.
The executive committee outlines daily plans for the Hutchinson Jubilee featuring lectures drills by Prof. Root and Prof. Spencer. Contest events include chorus violin piano and various solo and quartet contests across Tuesday to Friday with concerts each day and reserved seat information based on location.
Kansas City man GW Moore who obtained and published a photo of Mrs C E Albright on the front cover of an objectionable patent medicine pamphlet has fled Fort Scott. Advertisements claim origins in Kansas City and New York, with 5000 pamphlets still at the printer and no sign of the offender, who is not expected to return.
Fort Scott reports Charles Dykes from Lindley Kansas, jailed on federal charges of stealing mail money after a Linn county forgery conviction. An accomplice is being sought. Meanwhile Farmers State Bank opens in Westmoreland with 320000 capital. A Richards president and J J Rogers cashier succeed the revoked old bank.
The Commercial club has secured enough ticket sales to ensure the Chautauqua assembly in Coffeyville. Rev. Mr. Stewart will run the project and requires a $1,000 guarantee by June 25 for season tickets. The session runs June 27 to July 4 in an auditorium to be built at the fairgrounds southeast of the city.
Missouri River points to Denver round trip fare of 25 dollars noted with special one cent a mile opening ceremony rate within 150 miles of Omaha. Western Passenger association outlines summer tourist rates, return limits, and minimums. Illinois, Kansas, and Colorado routes priced with varied city points and stopover policies. An Arkansas City worker lost his Santa Fe job after running for marshal, while a Santa Fe route advertises limited one-night Denver through service with Pullman sleepers and reclining chairs.
Real estate transfers were filed listing multiple conveyances including Louis E Asherman to Fannie and Laura Eshleman for $1 covering lots in Strait street J W Morris addition and several other parcels. George W Holton and J L Holton to Ephraim Dietrich convey south half northeast quarter 34 10 14. Hiram Sparks and wife to Ephraim Deirich for $7 000 covering south half 24 10 14. Turner and wife to Elizabeth Doyle for $50 lots 229 221 Green street J W Morriss addition. Thomas H Bain and wife to Arabella J Palmer for $250 covering several blocks on Virginia avenue Crystal Springs addition. John Hartley and wife to James Padgett for $10 undivided half south 10 feet West 62 feet Lot 479 Van Buren Street. Edward and Alexander and wife to Chas Page for $1 lots 264 to 264 even 237 to 275 odd 254 to get even Illinois avenue Michigan avenue Highland park. Gertrude and H S Curry to Fannie Eshelman for $1 lots 312 215 917 319 Strait street Morris addition. B Rockwell to Julia H Pounds for $95 west half southeast quarter 20 13 16. J E Cooper and wife to Bank of Topeka for $1 lots 102 104 Thirteenth Throop third addition.
St Joseph, Missouri opened the baseball season with a win over Minneapolis in front of a large crowd. The exhibition contest saw Cincinnati decline Indianapolis in another early frame as Keilenstein Dwyer Mul and Vetta topped Scott Hawley Dooms Kahoe for Cincinnati.
Chas H Yale's Devil's Auction returns as Forever Devil's Auction at the Grand Opera House tonight with new features and prices of 15 50 and 25 or 26 cents. Lillian Lewis stars in Liberty and Love this season with a patriot maiden role. performances continue Tuesday and Wednesday with prices of 75 60 and 25 cents.
Assistant District Attorney Stothorn, renamed from Tecumseh, leads the preliminary to prove the burners of the Seminale Todians. Legal officials report strong public support for lynching in the region, making conviction seem unlikely. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised for lame backs and wounds.
Nelson visits Topeka bowling alleys as Knights Templar are photographed. Parasols in season with lace and silk appear. A. J. Hulk plans a month long business trip to Mexico. Open cars debut on Kansas avenue. Frank Curry catcher and Chamberlain center for university team. William Taylor holds duck pin record with 146. A man buys Easter salt with price tag at church. Dust cloud and a shaken doormat prompt cyclone fears. Auditorium fund sees $10 from Governor Leedy and $50 from Trust Companies of America. Northeastern Kansas bankers to meet in Topeka next Wednesday. Commercial club meeting postponed to Thursday. Siloam lodge presents Gen Ton’s Masonic gavel photo. Washington memento used for cornerstone lifting at the United Seat project. Gavel gifted by H. D. Allen of Boston formerly of Topeka.
The Rosebud agency chief offers to raise a regiment of Sioux youths for service in a potential war. Major McLaughlin voices confidence in the Sioux as loyal, capable troops, suggesting 1,000 fine fellows from the agencies could join if the government calls. Train details for travel and return to Kansas City are also noted.
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