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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1898
Page
7
A discussion on the new chainless gear bicycle highlights improved efficiency and lighter weight, with 28 pound models and higher gears. Experts warn of cycling heart risk, while urban riders chase longer seasons, and country riders emphasize steady road use. Publicist notes growing bicycle adoption nationwide and potential shifts in riding peaks.
A collage of humorous and stock phrases from a period newspaper, featuring dramatic war reminiscences, self important boasts, light social banter, and breezy vignettes. Narratives touch on Cuban campaign bravado, cavalry exploits, personal quirks, and idle conversations in a bustling city print style.
Wright’s defense seeks release on affidavit promising departure from Topeka, but mayor and council defer action until the sworn document is produced. Jane Adams granted release on good behavior. other measures include garbage site sale discussion, street paving protests, and bids for city utilities.
The Hong Kong correspondent reports that Merritt and Aguinaldo agreed Aguinaldo will govern a cutalde of Manila for the present and no insurgent will be allowed inside the city with arms as peace terms with Great Britain unfold. A British survey party faced hostility near Deep Bay with natives attacking and closing gates, prompting armed response.
In yesterday afternoon action at Atchison Topeka lost 19 to 5. Balley replaced Fear behind the bat Eyler moved to second McGreevey pitched yesterday’s game. Gate receipts netted 14. Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Louisville, New York, Cleveland and Minneapolis results listed. School Burd Committees named with Edward Wider presiding. Round trip via Santa Fe to Cincinnati September 15 with sleepers and free chair cars without change.
A polite musical farce titled At Gay Coney Island will open next Saturday at the Crawford theater. The production uses none of the house scenery, presenting a vivid scenic Investiture of familiar Coney Island scenes with four boats and performers recreating the Shooting the chutes feature. Seat sales begin Thursday morning.
Dr. W A Minnick of Wichita denies resigning from the Republican congressional committee and denies communicating with dissenters. He declares his support for Chester I Long for congress, calls the bolt claim a campaign deception, and says the only bolt he anticipates is to join the party and vote for Long.
A Rome dispatch to the New York Herald says the American pilgrimage is postponed to October due to the pope’s health. Foreign Minister Cansegaro intends to apply Cleveland’s arbitrator decision to the Cerruti case and asks if the matter could threaten Italy US relations. The reply: no solution, even with force, would affect ties with Italy, and Colombia desists from further shuffling.
Washington reports a move to sever the concordat governing church ties in Cuba Porto Rico and other Spanish colonies It would end Spain and the Vatican joint control of bishop appointments and shift to a U S style system with bishops chosen by Catholic authorities and confirmed by Rome Porto Rico to join the American hierarchy Cuba status unsettled as civil administration evolves.
Kansas residents with fresh produce seek to exhibit at the Omaha exposition. They are directed to contact A. H. Greef, secretary, at the Grand hotel Ter Grand, Sixteenth and Howard streets, Omaha, for shipment instructions.
The indictment against Mrs Myra Atkinson wife of Governor Atkinson for forgery was quashed and the case dismissed by Judge Buezard because the indictment failed to allege guilty intent and Owens the principal’s dismissal would clear Atkinson who was charged as an accessory.
Western railroads including An i. & jurington, Denver & Florence, Missouri Pacific, and others met in Denver on August 22 to discuss rate changes. Officials and proxies from several lines attended secret sessions to plan a coordinated policy with Panama road interests also involved.
Parcel of mixed sale notices from a Topeka newspaper: delivery horse and wagon, burglar proof safe, showcases, two Round Oak heating stoves, two ponies, pony trap, delivery wagon, and various other items from multiple sellers. Names include B. Campoen, Gust Fourie, Prescott & Co, Ames, Bowman Co. Address references appear with North Topeka and East Fifth Street.
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