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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1898
Page
4
A condensed column notes mixed 19th century topics including statements on generals and the Philippines, Dewey’s ranking, and Aguinaldo. It references Canadian prohibition votes, Pacific trade, and commentary from Boston and El Paso papers.
The article argues that improved business conditions are due partly to wartime government spending but warns prosperity is uneven and not enough to guarantee a sustained boom. It notes stock markets, grain prices, and European crop prospects affect sentiment while agricultural holders reportedly paid down debt and foresee another large crop year amid repairs and ongoing adjustments.
In this period view, women adornments and carpets show improved living as farmers gain wealth. A bushel of wheat equates to wealth for the nation, while the economy shifts with gold and trade balances. The text credits farmers as the source of prosperity, not war.
A phonetic collage presents light gags and maxims on manners, marriages, and everyday folly. It mixes lines about vanity, parental longing, modest courage, and social pretenses with a playful glance at travelers, money, and worn1en’s compliments.
Associate Justice Brewer questions biblical precision in victory tales of Dewey and Schley. Queen Victoria described as spiritually in tune with the departed who watch over the living. Frances Willard joins the line of notable women honored in Albany’s capitol. Clare Harton and Harriet Beecher Stowe also named. Barns of Barns in Boston returns from Juananes, recounting Robinson Crusoe tales and Friday’s footprints. Davenport, Iowa reports Jacksonvillle troupe expects 25,000 Democrats if war ends. An anecdote recalls Union and Confederate flags at a regiment’s march. Petersburg Journal notes Czar plans long Paris visit for the 1900 exposition, with possible palatial arrangements for the Emperor’s stay. Nicholas I rumored to consider a Paris palace plan for future visits.
In Lat Tents county along the Menom railroad lies a claimed Red Cross farm area said to be a buffer against invasions. The piece is connected to Dr Joseph Gardner of Bradford Indiana and to Clark exenty of ambis reninge, with the broader claim of international treaty protection guarding the zone.
Boston August 16 A sloop named Leona was struck amidships while towing near the wharf. Several crew members were injured or drowned as the vessel sank, with a mix of passengers and excursion ticket holders from Oklahoma and Texas affected by the tragedy.
Fragmented OCR text shows a detective story scene with a character named Trish trying to impersonate a Celestial. Police investigation unfolds on Elizabeth Street near a Chinks suspect, with a procession ending and tense street exchanges. The readable fragments hint at a confrontation, a suspect, and an officer’s nervous observation during a raid.
Detroit August reports an armless cyclist named Stevenson wowed spectators by steering a three wheeled machine around a quarter mile track in record time. Despite a missing limb, he rode with precision, drawing praise from rivals and officials for balance and control on the complex curved course.
Injuries to Peorta fuel talk of shutting lower river traffic for months. A completed canal aimed to prevent a bar that blocks passage, leaving little room for any boats between Peoria and St Louis. Officials consider further action as the bar expands and threatens river commerce.
A controversial move by Princeton’s Alexander Moffatt Yale’s Walter Camp Harvard’s B D Wreen Penns rvanie and Annapolis tampering the eastern universities football rules committee seeks discharge. The main change limits a touch down to four points for a field goal turn and aims to raise the value of the dropkick, but the rambling notes and unclear language show the proposal’s spirit and letter may be at odds.
A petition presented to city authorities regarding the future of Lake Front park prompted debate. Citizens supported the grant while noting past history and the need to consider the project amid rising concerns about park installations and local development.
In a Chicago ceremony at St Franciscan academe seven priests and many from Chicago witnessed the reception of thirty year pupils as sisters of St Francis. Six applicants wore foxle vows. fourteen took simple vows and fourteen took perpetual vows. Named avitiates include Mathew, Gertie Haysmane, and Mary Pesan. Also notes a Cincinnati Vie Sante Fe through train and a round trip fare of 16.10 dollars.
After battles near Manta and Santiago foreign experts doubted unity under fire. The courage of Sampson's fleet shines as crew volunteer for the Merrimac mission. A Harper's Weekly illustration shows the Gregon band after the surrender, the men amid cheers playing the Star Spangled Banner.
Pittsburg Kansas August 16 The Ht Lanyon smelting works idle for months while leased to the Cherrikee Lanyon syndicate will be restored to original owners within days. The heirs unhappy with rental terms canceling the contract plan to relight furnaces by September 1 under A Lanyon. Rumor also ties revival of the J Louis smelter No DL to the move. About 600 workers expected to be employed as plants restart lifting Pittsburg’s smelting prominence.
New York reports on trials to restore vision for patients including Joly F Mare Im and Mr. Roues. Public tests at the Coxaldge office note improvement since last month, with patient reading increasing from two to five letters in a row.
Washington Aug 1 1910 one president desires to have Adjutant General H C Corbin a member of the peace commission and it is probable he will be selected The matter is being considered in reference to duties under Corbin relating to the suspension of hostilities and if those duties can be assumed by another officer without detriment to the service Corbin will become a member of the commission
William Caldwell and his wife and five children of Humboldt Street were exposed to contaminated cheese. They were critically ill for about five hours before doctors declared the case food poisoning from plomaine.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a complete purifier of impure blood and curative for painful ulcers, claiming dramatic improvement after multiple bottles. The testimonial asserts ulcers vanish, enabling normal activity and rest, and advertises the product and Hood's Pills for sale by druggists.
Immense crowd attends Capt Sherman’s funeral at Seneca. M. Reichenberger, a Wichita area farmer, rushed to reach his dying father in Huron Kansas, offering Kansas Midland $1800 to finance a special train to connect with the Union Pacific, hoping to beat a ten hour delay. Reichenberger, a wheat grower, reportedly expected $20,000 profit from 1897 crops.
County conventions across Harvey Chase Lyon and Montgomery counties yielded a fusion ticket plan. Democratic nominees included J B Fugate for representative with Populists taking most other offices, while in Independence Montgomery county the ticket featured John Callalian and H P D Farrell among others. In Belleville and Clay County the Populists and Democrats announced concurrent slates, and in Emporia Lyon county voters were set for a fall ticket after a central committee dispute. Colonel Thomas Fitch returns home on furlough from Chickamauga, detailing camp fever and upcoming moves to Kentucky.
The Kansas group has embraced drill work like veterans and completed inspections with credit, showing capability to perform with any organization.
Sergeant Charles Voight of the Sixth Cavalry died at Fort Leavenworth hospital after wounds from San Juan Hill and fever. He arrived from Cuba weak, was treated for typhoid, and died while his widow and two children mourn him. Burial with military honors occurred at Sheridan Drive cemetery. first war victim buried there as more bodies arrive.
The allied silver forces of Brown county met in Converse ton and nominated Hartley Keeler for Representative P M Pearl for county attorney Lieutenant Elliott Davis for probate judge John Cushnie for clerk of the court M Means for superintendent A W Lichts for commissioner. The 260 delegates endorsed a youthful ticket with a harmonious convention and a central committee formed Grant Harrington chairman John Meyer secretary. An active campaign starts immediately.
Parsons Aug 15 The Kirkpatrick managers force a joint discussion with Congressman Ridgley. Substitution banned. Debates limited to party platforms. Dates and venues to be set by Populists. one debate per county. Wreck of the American bark C near Flinders Island reported from Melbourne.
Asbury Park report details Jim Corbett's sparring with trainer Tom Lansing and a dramatic exchange ending with Lansing down. Corbett claims superiority over McCoy, vows to continue training, and discusses upcoming bouts and readiness for further matches.
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