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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1898
Page
3
Readable catalog style notice listing weekly bargains on soaps starches flours and canned goods. Mentions Silk Soap Palm Soap Ciabrette Soap and Palm Soap plus Can Sugar Cured Hams and White Label Armour meats. Includes household items like tinware kettles wash tubs and mason jars with mail order option.
Aug 3 Lesyrmrorti report Lieutenant Colonel Cyrus B Roberts adjutant General Bocund army corps and Major Sev wntwanth United States Infantry received a report from his son in the Seventeenth Infantry who fought at Caney. Roberts rushed to his wounded commander Lieutenant Colonel J T Haskell, dragged him to safety while Spanish bullets whistled around them. Lieutenant Dickinson was mortally wounded after aiding the retreat. Three others were wounded as they pushed through a hedge to reach the line and attempt rescue. The engagement continued as the regimental party regrouped and carried forward the wounded.
Newton Aug 2 Congressman Larry Simpson has returned from a seaside vacation and is home in Medicine Lodge ready to begin campaigning. He will hold a big picnic near Marber and Pratt counties this week with supporters and plans to spend August in personal outreach. He is expected to consider joint debates, and a formal campaign kickoff is anticipated in September.
Topeka edged Salina 3 to 1 in a tense struggle. O'Connell of Topeka starred in defense and steady hitting, while Salina pitcher was praised for a strong showing. News notes cover Kansas tennis medals on exhibition in Topeka and local staff promotions as the city awaits further baseball games and events.
Railroad observers expect Kansas City to house the chairman of a proposed Missouri passenger association uniting about fifteen western lines. Omaha will host a meeting next Wednesday to organize the group with Union Pacific rumored to join. Kansas City is favored as the headquarters due to its gateway position and central location among the three key cities Kansas City Denver and Omaha.
Persistent rumor via New York says the Big Four Railroad purchased the Monon stock, aiming to gain an independent entrance from Chicago to the eastern United States. Vanderbilts, stockholders, and bondholders allegedly resisted high terms, delaying a deal. If the purchase succeeds, it could reshape local travel between Lafayette Chicago and Michigan City.
Fort Stockton Texas Aug 3 The Santa Fe intends to extend its San Angel branch ten miles west of Fort Stockton. The extension aims to connect with the Pecos Valley and Northwestern at Pedernales, linking to Amarillo and the San Angelo region. Officials foresee a large livestock business and note growth in earnings for the Santa Fe system.
Report notes Parsons overseer Wm. Oiserin supervising 60 new foot furniture cars and upgrades to locomotive and car equipment. Three bidders compete to continue rolling stock work with the Santa Fe line in Pittsburg and other assignments in Arkansas City and nearby depots. Water-meter upscaling at Santa Fe tank and a June to July billing period are described with details on contracts and fines.
The Floral Committee reports steady progress on preparations for upcoming ceremonies. Details show ongoing planning, ordering of arrangements, and coordination with local vendors to ensure timely setup.
The Committee of Fifteen approved 109 for the Karnival Knights and pledged more if needed to support the Flower Parade and related events. Floral organizers were empowered to lead the official souvenir programme with ads and a portion of profits returned to the fund. A detailed financial report shows 208 paid admissions with total proceeds covering expenses and a $71.01 profit. Resolutions praised Colonel Beck and police for order at the Manila display and thanked supporters and newspapers for assistance.
City council endorsed petition signed by about 2000 residents urging a special election to decide city ownership of waterworks. The committee recommended authorizing bonds for a Topeka water plant. City Attorney Bird and City Engineer Ramos discussed needed details on mains, costs, and plans before forwarding to legal action.
Police appointments were confirmed by the city council though opposition to Police Judge Perry arose, with a four to six vote. Judge Ferry faced opposition led by Councilman Skinner for allegedly ignoring a council committee in past police affairs. Confirmation votes favored Hargess, Drew, War ker, Roundtree, Morgan, Elliott. opposed by Benson, Blossom, Dickingon, Skinner. Chief Strauss faced less opposition, with Benson and Blossom voting against. No opposition to Sergeants Owens and Donovan. patrolmen not confirmed. The tax levy ordinance passed with balanced mills across funds totaling 19 mills, city valuation down by 710,000 but expected revenue still within the mayor’s assurance. Committees aim to suppress a tobacco factory and a dead animal house along the Kansas River between Topeka and Goodland. 250 residents petitioned for price abatements. The council approved funding to pay metropolitan police salaries previously left out and dishonored checks. Remonstrance against North Topeka sewer construction submitted by 165 taxpayers. Strauss bond approved.
Straves for $1,000 was approved and a favorable report on the Jackson Street paving from Park to Morse was adopted. Authorities permit sewer tapping on Fourteenth Street between Tyler and Polk. A $5,200 arm claim by Mrs Susie B. Guild for injuries on Colluz e Avenue is reviewed. Attorney fee demand of $200 by H C Hout goes to Judiciary. Damages claim of $500 by Louis St Clair Crall referred to Ways and Means. Paving contract awarded for Madison Street between Fifth and Sixth to H K Winans at $1.17 per sq yd. other bids listed.
At a Karnival Knights meeting John Waters will report colors for adoption after prior discussion of pink green orange. Young Indies favored orange and black with Sones, leading to Karnival colors. Frank Bennet heads the benefit minstrel committee and arranged Garfiield park events for August 53, 26, and 57 with Paul Tortinaton directing performances and promising a large crowd.
Grandest exposition planned in the United States runs from June first to October thirty first with easy access across Missouri and Mississippi Valleys. Reduced excursion rates via the Burlington Route offer convenient travel to Omaha Take and through Omaha in any direction.
The Rock Island Flyer offers a quick Topeka to Kansas City service leaving Topeka at 7 20 a m and arriving in Kansas City at 9 15 a m The return trip departs Kansas City at 7 10 and reaches Topeka at 0 p m The Peerless Steam Laundry advertises fast laundry service with no extra charge for small orders.
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad presents two distinct Rocky Mountain routes for tourists and long distance travelers. Through tickets cover Denver to San Francisco and to Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington via the proper gateway. Illustrated booklets by K Hooper describe the electric dining cars and sleeper service on the line.
A persuasive promotional item touts John Morrows Kidneolds as a cure for kidney troubles. It asserts liver and stomach treatment enhances kidney action and cites a Springfield Ohio testimonial from Buss Loutxe Breisteider detailing relief after using the product. It advertises box prices and dealer locations.
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