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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1898
Page
4
A garbled compilation from Atchison editors and readers covers war nerves, newspaper vanity, and public opinion. It mocks monarchical trends in Abilene, editor traditions, and the drift of journalism with quips about airships, coffins, and taxes on public discourse.
The cruiser Diogenes has been renamed Topeka with no other state designation. Governor Leedy will christen her by breaking a basket of flowers over the bow, a ceremony noted as a public salute.
A garbled Wichita Eagle item mocks the Navy secretary over naming a recently purchased vessel. The joke centers on dictating Wichita's meals, contrasting with Kansas City Times critique and a Grecian reference amid the tub suggestion controversy.
G E Llewellyn of Omaha praises Sansss and leads Omaha Transmissings International Exposition efforts. He notes Kansas officials and Mayor Helvering support and predicts representation from states west of the Mississippi, with about 35 states showing. He mentions New York Seventh Regiment band and Marshall’s band from Topeka, and anticipates a Midway rivaling the World's Fair with attractions from Cairo to Alaska.
Secretary Gage told the Senate that even with department efforts the liquor law remains openly violated in Alaska. He cites 40 saloons in Juneau and 12 in Sitka amid threats, intimidation, and bribery attempts, noting judges advocate not indicting violators and that enforcement is deemed impossible against prevailing public sentiment.
Washington dispatch reports a House debate on currency reform disrupted by a Kansas representative Simpson who refused to sit. Chair Hopkins ordered the mace to enforce decorum, prompting laughter as an assistant retrieved the emblem. The scene ended without enforcement, while other quips appear from contemporaries.
In Atchison on April 13, P Wagsener proposes a $1000 donation toward moving the Lansing horse collar factory to Atchison. The plan would employ 40 workers if locals cover half the labor loss for the Kiper contract eight to ten years. Projected yearly labor savings and costs are outlined, with refunds if targets fail.
J D Bowersock owner and candidate for Congress writes April 7 1898 denying any herd of catfish and explaining his mock method to breed fish. He notes Fred Vandegrift Kansas City Star and describes dam building on the Kaw river and a playful exchange over catfish symbolism. He jokes about catching the herd by a stairway to a dam and hints at political rivalries. He promises to send a sample catch if the letter was in earnest.
Two Mormon preachers conducted a house to house canvass across McPherson County aimed at securing converts. Operating since August, they traveled by pair, relying on charity for subsistence, and claim to have planned to visit every family though no converts were reported.
Atchison April 13 every clue has been pursued by hundreds of volunteers with the river being dragged by men using various devices in a bid to locate Mrs E A Mize. Authorities fear she fell into the river and was never seen after leaving her home.
Galena reports a strong ore haul with most diggings operating after brief shutdowns for repairs. The week saw robust activity across mines, underlying a rebound in production and market demand, with several major operators contributing significant tonnage.
An old periodical notices cycling’s surge then warns riders about over exertion causing pains and back strain. It cites Kendrick Lewis from Australasia and endorses Warner's Safe Cure as a hygienic aid during training. Goldsboro NC figures such as W. W. Broadhurst are mentioned alongside general advice to maintain health through its use.
The report states that about 4 pounds of zinc ore entered various bins with 3 075 520 sold and shipped. The average price paid was 22.50 per ton for zinc and 21.60 per thousand.
On April 13 Leavenworth police report a domestic row ending in Ea Bailey's death and Mrs Alexander mortally wounded with twelve razor wounds. Alexander, once linked to Benedictin, attacked his wife after shooting Bailey. A policeman shot Alexander, saving further harm.
Governor Leidy will issue commissions for four new Kansas National Guard companies within 30 days. The military board, in session in this city, audits quarterly accounts and screens officer applicants. Twenty towns have filed applications including Burlington, Russell, Girard, Coffeyville, Robinson, Chautauqua, Burr Oak, Frederick, Lecompton, Hutchinson, Wilson, Burlington, Kinsley, Pittsburg, Clay Center, Mankato, Abilene, Wellsville, LaCygne and Clyde.
Kansas City April 14 Colonel J R Hallowell nicknamed Prince Hal is at his brother in law Judge T P Anderson home. Unless he improves his condition is dire stomach ailment. He is trying an unusual remedy the dried inside lining of goose sandwich? chicks gut lining is prepared and ingested. Debaters Chosen for Kansas-Nebraska contest at Kansas University. Florence April 1 Karl Decker wins first place with W A Leyton and J Weindle in second and third. Activities include entertaining W J Bryan in May with Governor Leedy and other Populists. Republican editors meet in Emporia April 13 for Fourth District gathering with May date moved up.
McPherson April 13 The directors of the Bank of Inman have increased their capital stock from 5000 to 7500 Sawyer has succeeded WR Clark as director and vice president of the bank Joy at Baltimore Baltimore Md April 15 The war between manager Hanlon and star players ends Short Stop Jennings Right fielder Keeler and Left fielder Kelley sign for opening of league season They are in first class condition They refused to go on southern trip or play extra games without pay It is understood the agreement is a compromise Joe Corbett has not yet been heard from
The Patterson McArthur Gedney and Albatross coast survey and fish commissioner vessels have been turned over to the Navy Department for potential wartime use.
Boston April 13 Charlie Nichols Boston’s star twirler who held off salary talks reports to manager SeJe that he is ready to play. The Kid is in excellent shape and management is believed to have conceded his terms. Also reported Fatally Injured in a Runaway Benjamin Eberte, a mail wagon driver, was thrown from his wagon yesterday fracturing his skull. He is 32 and not expected to survive. The incident occurred near Hutchiison.
Evangeline Cisneros, freed from a Cuban prison, marries into the Bolivar family of Caracas, Venezuela. The union connects Evangeline with a two year old sister and the Senora Flor de Marie Cosio y Cisneros de Bolivar, highlighting a notable family alliance.
A fragment notes Vangelina Cisneros siste wife sent to Venezuela at the Cu ban revolution who married a young actor Senor de Oliver. It mentions Senor de Bolivar with Indian descent and pride in Red Cari lineage. Also references a photo caption of Fighting Tom Kuenkes in battle uniform.
Governor John W. Leedy criticizes U S inaction over Spain and the Maine disaster arguing Americans have become sheep and suggesting the eagle should be replaced by a turkey buzzard in protest. He vows to consider bold actions if he were president and recalls the slain sailors.
Superintendent Stryker argues at Kansas school meetings that criminal costs exceed teachers salaries and that educating children reduces crime. He notes transport of prisoners to the penitentiary often costs one to three times a typical monthly teacher wage. Letter from Insurance Commissioner McNall warns agents about unlicensed sub-agents and threatens license revocation if violations continue.
A Springfield Ohio chemist John Morrow promotes Morrow's Kidne olds promising to act on the kidneys to remove deposits and restore health. The remedy, sold in cosmetic pills, is claimed to yield immediate effects and is advertised at two dollars and fifty nine cents per box.
He served as an able seaman on the admiral's ship before later advancing to the role of quartermaster.
Columbia Mo April 12 wives and girl students at Missouri university organize a Federation of Women to aid female students settling in boarding and study. Defoe elected temporary chair and Knepper secretary. Constitution adopted and committees named to run federation as other universities form similar groups.
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