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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
5
Work on the brick plant at Independence proceeds with digging and early construction. Officials expect completion within sixty days and the facility to begin operations shortly after.
A fragmentary notice indicates Madden Boys of Lexington sold thirty yearlings to John E. Madfer at a private price. The lot reportedly includes Woodburn breed mares and notable sires such as Palsetto, Lisbar, and related bloodlines, reflecting a premium stock transaction in early breeding markets.
A fragment notes political maneuvering around fusion in the campaign with Mr Stryker and Attorney General Bryte, outlining possible steps if party unity requires sacrifices. It mentions William Stryker’s willingness to retire from contest if necessary and hints at shifts in state leadership.
The brief line contrasts modest living with wealthier rivals, asserting a stance of restraint and a claim of superiority through frugality. It presents a personal viewpoint rather than a reported event, noting an implied comparison without concrete dates or places.
Topeka city items report sidewalk work on Tenth street between Kannah and Harrison, brick construction and repaired streets. Various notes cover hospital nurses visiting Cubs, a budding duckpin game, maintenance on gas lines and telephone work, a war talk on Spain, court adjournment, and local civic updates including a progress on electric lines, rail regulator speech, and a topeka tennis club tournament pending weather.
Minneapolis slides past Atchison 5 to 2 as a lively early season baseball feature. Key plays came from strong pitching and timely hits while the contest showcased competitive league action. Local reporters note steady attendance and notable fielding on both sides.
Osage County post calls for Pension Commissioner Evans removal after memorial accusing him of bias against Civil War veterans and their widows. The uproar follows a dramatic election for department commander with D W Eastman of Emporia winning on the third ballot amid heated debate.
Wichita April reception honored Maj Calvin Hood of Emporia by the Mother Bickerine home board of managers. Held in Hotel Carey parlors, the event celebrated Hood’s unsolicited donation to start the home for veterans wives and daughters after the G A R turned Ellsworth grounds to the W R C. The gift remains the largest by a single individual to date.
Curtis of Kansas reports favorably from the house committee on the Broderick bill allowing the sale of surplus land on the Potawatomi and Kickapoo reservations in Jackson and Brown counties. The measure, from the third congress, faces Indian rejection.
Absentees who failed to receive land under former allotment noted. Resignation of Emporia militia captain Gapes sparks forceful replacement. Tipton and allies blamed for political maneuvers. Other changes include pay increases for numerous officers and widows. Marion scene reports a preacher accused of immorality, Dr. Joseph Pike sought for improper relations with a minor.
Delegate Smith of Arizona introduces a bill authorizing the Santa Fe and Grand Canyon Railroad to construct and maintain a line over the Grand Canyon forest reserve, with a southern entry near Cunconio County and paths to Little Colorado River. The measure limits timber cutting and requires side tracks to reach mine groups.
Conductor Wilbur and crew pull the first Santa Fe train over the new Panhandle to Washburn track. Fireman Snider injured near Albuquerque engine. Alamo Gordo named as El Paso & Northeastern first division station. Charity Webb retires from Santa Fe Pacific and returns to Las Vegas. Yard work in Las Vegas switches to Bessemer rails. Santa Fe plans large arc light at San Jose yard. Bisbee yard gains arc light. Martial reassigned to Albuquerque. Chas Haines at El Paso. Engineers Leseman Neal Koebler run from San Marcial. Southern Pacific seeks Goodsell whereabouts. Charles Killam attends sister’s wedding in Newton. Dispatcher Miller arrives from Kansas City to take a trick. Roy Clements now chief dispatcher. Wellington adds dispatchers. Fred Pomeroy moves to Wichita. Block business seen as lively. Woodcock from Arkansas aids Bande line rush.
A major blaze in Vancouver British Columbia destroyed large sections of Stimson Wharf and adjoining buildings. The J L Card steamer discharge sparked the fire which spread rapidly along the waterfront. Fire crews fought to control the flames as structures including the New England Fish Company shed and packing shed were consumed. About 50 by 70 feet area burned before containment.
Washington April 2 Senator Edward J Walthall Miss died in his apartments at the Cairo yesterday at 5 30 pm His illness began in January when he took a cold Funeral arrangements call for services in the senate Saturday at Steelock The remains with a congressional committee will leave Saturday night for Honey Springs Mississippi The Santa Fe train leaving Bay at 7 30 am is designed priv eka people and its journeys end there
A jumble of political notes mentions F W Frasius planning a German weekly paper to aid the Populist administration with questionable subscriber figures. References to anti trust law, attorney general activity, and railroad routes list Santa Fe through Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with Pullman sleepers, claiming unique through service to Topeka.
Davis and Glick advertise lower grocery prices despite the Spainish American War. They claim value is higher in their store with guaranteed goods and a wide selection including hams, bacon, lard, canned vegetables, fruits, fish, and sauces.
Mail orders shipped promptly and flour promoted as still at lowest price with a forthcoming large advertisement. The note highlights quick service and anticipated advertising push to draw customers. The language emphasizes ongoing value and delayed, larger ad expenditure.
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