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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1898
Page
4
A dense, opinion strewn scrape of editorials and quips critiques Spain US war talk. It riffs on Gen Coxey Irish Mary and Swiss non intervention, mocks politicians and newspapers, and lampoons Lima and Topeka politics while noting Lodge fusion chatter and the State Journal’s forecast.
A brief Atchison Globe item jokes about social behavior and appearances. It notes that many claim to be helpful while seeking favors and contrasts two local figures, including Wie Bolter of Johnson County who has steady work despite being deaf and dumb, and his brother Joe who never held a job.
A humorous reflection on marriage and dating norms. It jokes that bachelors fear commitment yet note societal pressures on women and married men. The anecdotal piece lampoons self image, love, and housecleaning as social foibles of early modern dating.
Rochester April 15 Mme Rhea the stage star was found in contempt of court by Justice Werner and fined 250 dollars for failing to pay royalties on the play Josephine Empress of the Preach. Warrant expected when she enters the state.
Judge Dale of the district court voids tax titles in Sedgwick County tied to years 1891 to 1895, ruling the state university tax levy unconstitutional for exceeding two years. George Lyons had sought redemption of a quarter section seized for taxes. The decision affects prior tax deeds and the legality of tax sales under the university system.
Horton residents took part in a cake walk at the concert by the Ladies guild of the piice church last night. Miss Nellie Lowell and Mr W Morrison performed, and Topeka visitors included Mrs Fthel Short and Miss Mabel Huey. The Horton Tolan event on April 15 was also noted, with the State Democrat Editorial association meeting that day. Officers elected for the ensuing year include BE Buck as president and W Morrison as secretary, with Newton as the next meeting place.
At a Bryan meeting in Wichita on April 1 Thomas Jackson, a Harvey county representative and former colonel of the Sixth United States Infantry, had his name engraved watch stolen. This week a pawn broker in Lincoln, Nebraska recovered the timepiece from a tramp, selling it for $1.50.
Ex Lieutenant Governor Daniels writes to ex Senator Peffer in the Independent News. He presents a critical analysis of the current political scene and protests perceived peril. He proposes uniting reformists backing Gryan in 1896 into a single party with a focus on pensions for Kansans.
Mrs Elliott F. Shepard plans a fine new house on Sixty-sixth Street east of Fifth Avenue after purchasing the Sand 7 East Sixty-sixth Street property. She recently sold 2 West Fifty-second Street to her sister Mrs William Douglas Sloane. The Vanderbilt line left a block of houses on Fifth Avenue between Fifty-first and Fifty-second Streets to the younger George W. Vanderbilt. Mrs Sloane has joined her house to Mrs Shepard and will entertain with daughters Miss Emily Van derbilt Sloane and Mrs Sloane next winter.
Hutchinson April 15 The Populist county central committee met here yesterday and called their county convention to elect delegates to the congressional and state conventions for May 5 in Union City. 3,000 New Pupils in a Year. Kansas City April 15 Investigation 600 pupils of the public schools have come to the city within the ae More school rooms must be Ma
Union Casualty cantons of St. Louis president C B Ebberle urged Insurance Commissioner McNall to enforce the law on insurance companies. He praised McNall for pursuing compliance and defended McNall against criticism. The report also covers a Greeley county bond case on appeal, a five day extension for Broadway Manufacturing, and charter filings including Selden Creamery and Robinson First United Brethren church.
The Union Pacific offers one fare round trip plus 5 00 from points in Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah to Rawlins Wyoming. Tickets valid on the 1st and 2nd Tuesdays of May June July August September October and November. Stage line connects Rawlins and Grand Encampment daily except Sunday. Also details for travel from Kansas City Topeka and Topeka connections on the 8 20 a m train and the 7 p m Limited.
Independence April 10 The financial reports of the Latter Day Saint church show assets of about 204 and a year’s balance near 1200 after gifts and other income. Missionary spending and ministry support accounted for most outlays. a conference schedule change sets next general conference two ahead, with Lamont, Topeka area hosts.
A Chicago audience enjoys Mr John Drew in One Summers Day at Hooleys April 15. The plot centers on a worldly bachelor vying for a young woman with a younger suitor, ending with the elder winning her. Review notes Drew’s modern look and the dialogue’s occasional quaintness.
New York paper prints a scathing wartime appeal on its first page offering to keep jobs open for employees who enlist against Spain and proposing a reward likening Morote to be killed, highlighting tensions over the Morote case and funding incentives.
Washington April 15 Patriotic women led by Mrs Russell Sage and Mrs Walworth have offered to purchase and outfit a hospital ship for the government. They note only one ship is needed for the sick and injured and urge swift action. Indian School Changes Santa Fe April 16 Promotion of Prof C H Lamar to superintendency at Pawpaw Indian School, OK, triggers other promotions. Miss Desette, previously at Zanparble, transfers to Santa Fe amid bureau upheaval and public comment. Train schedules note Union Pacific 8 20 a m to City arrives 6 10 p m with alternative departure times Kansas City Topeka 3 30
A garbled excerpt echoes anger at the Maine disaster and calls for justice. The speaker blames neglectful leadership and insists the nation must confront the crime of the century.
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