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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1898
Page
4
Readable scraps note mixed opinions on Spain, Dewey, and Schley during a wartime era. Mentions McKinley cabinet, Cuba, and U S expansionists. References to Wheeler, Massachusetts, and Pacific rail shipments to Japan signal imperial debate and party platform shifts toward initiative and referendum.
A chaotic mix of sensational murder notes and sensational schemes floods the page. It recounts a historical lure with the Luetgert case and a box of candy plots while noting new interest in Puerto Rico and Cuba investments. It mentions failing plans and warned consequences in a vivid but jumbled recap.
A collection of scattered remarks from multiple papers notes limited drainage and wharfage, hints at railway expansion, and discusses local social scenes. Reports include a crime snippet about a grabber in Atchison, a gunner display idea at the Wichita exhibit, and gossip on women’s conduct and employment wages.
A fragmentary collection of humorous proverbs and witticisms on marriage money social manners and human folly. It jokes that art lovers need model wives money wins battles but not always second rounds and a minister’s voice can fill a church yet empty a patient’s pockets.
Senator Cushman Davis, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, arrived in Washington to join preliminary talks on peace terms with Spain. He met with President and later with State Department officials to discuss the Philippines and future American policy while declining to comment on questions.
Report suggests a political alliance between Governor Pingree and Senator Alger in Michigan. The plan envisions Alger entering the Senate later in the term, with Pingree shaping a slate including Albert Pack against Burrows. Western Michigan polling hints Burrows faces a tough re election, while Pack mounts a campaign as Republicans aim to reclaim seats in Congress.
In New York Ray Bond Street Jail, the aged wealthier White defied a court order to hand over his wife's estate to the public administrator. He escaped to his country home, then returned to stage a bizarre scene at night, shouting murder while asking guards to mail letters and prompting other prisoners to imitate. The prison staff eventually quieted him as he finally slept.
El Reno Oklahoma August 25 Ex Delegate Dennis Flynn was nominated by the Republican convention after a bitter split with Governor Barnes faction. The platform demanded full territorial control under the peace protocol as a condition of Flynn’s acceptance.
City council faces push to curb street litter from empty beer bottles amid protests that bottle abuse and punctured tires burden cyclists and worsen street cleanliness. Citizens urge enforcement under temperance laws to restore order on busy thoroughfares. Local officials weigh practical steps and public safety concerns.
Chinese women from the Orient aboard the steamer Helxic were brought to San Francisco from Angel Island quarantine. Among them BM were ticketed for Mexico, the rest awaiting determination of residence here. Special attention will be given to their routes and status as they travel through the port.
A collision at Limestone creek south of Xenia involving Geo Carmean and Jacob Moyet’s spring-wagon team killed one horse and crippled the other. The engine was disabled, preventing further movement. Burlington electric lights set to resume. Gove County stock business notes rise.
Wichita and Newkirk reports detail a stolen horse and carriage tied to a suspected ring. Sheriff Simmons notes an organized operation with strangers trading and leaving town. Townsfolk Boude and H D Lee discuss plans for local ice and storage facilities as Topeka parties eye Salina prospects.
Sheriff Davis returned to Kingman with Allen Hewes, wanted for the August 30 killing of Bob Bomar at New Murdock. Hewes, found in a broom corn field near Leslie, Woods County, Okla, used an alias and was traced via mail directions left at post offices. Garfield County Sheriff James Bishop accompanied Davis. Hewes claimed he intended to surrender earlier but was advised otherwise.
Gove County cattlemen plan major shifts this year. Mixes of cows and teats end as cattlemen import cattle to boost stock quality. Open range fencing expands. next year more fencing likely. Local buyers purchase waterway land while nonresidents may need to invest in watering places to herd cattle along Smoky and other streams.
Burlington Aug 22 electric lights will be resumed on Thursday September 1 under a year long contract with the city council two months prior. Lighting begins Wednesday night to prepare and ensure the system is in good order and finances allow the service without tax increases or debt.
Wichita editor Jim Snyder traveled to McPherson to comment on county politics. He predicts Long will trail Stimpson by about 209 to 20 votes and urges defeating Chester L Long and Jim Simpson's faction. He criticizes GOP bosses and warns the campaign in McPherson mirrors the state, risking Republican victory.
Assistant Attorney General Snelling and Crawford county’s attorney report no permanent injunctions yet, but papers have been served on Western Coal and Mining at Yale and Fleming. Sixteen injunctions restrain coal to be weighed before credit to miners and forbid issuer scrip. Operators plan to comply and may shift sales from scrip to cash on payday, with day work increasing. Cases to be taken to the United States Supreme Court for final decision.
Atchison man Frederick Widmayer reports striking it rich near Dusrest Alaska after two years in the Klondike. He plans to return in a year with a fortune, while four other Atchison men failed to profit. Adolph Lester vanished after four years searching. Hiawatha men Bowen Poht and others faced limited success. Harrison and McQueen reached Alaska with no fortune yet.
Fort Scott, Aug 25. Harrison Sise and Lucy Sise, long tied in marriage and divorce, began their third suit here after a history of three marriages and two prior divorces. She accuses extreme cruelty and says she was decoyed into the latest union for cash and farm alimony previously ordered.
Tom Jones died at William Watkt home in Emporia. His wife, who had just given birth in Ethel Missouri, brought the child to Emporia per his dying wish to christen it in the house where he died. Rev Whitby performed the touching ceremony last night in that room.
Stockton and Rooks county Republicans nominate E Bartholomew for representative and W W Marshall for clerk of the court with J H Richmond as superintendent and Martin Lavellie as probate judge. County attorney candidate 8 N Hawkes faces Be loit convention ties. Frank Nelson visits and speaks. Populists nominate a woman for probate judge and other county posts in Salina. Bank president Milton Barrett dies in Hot Springs.
In Westmoreland on August 25 the Republican county convention nominated Probate Judge S. Fee Clerk District Court Willis Comfort County Attorney L. L. Badgiey Superintendent M. D. Weller Representative T. J. Richardson Commissioner George Warner Burglary at Benedict Costs and items stolen included checks totaling 360 a gold watch and 365 in cash The Benedict store of C A Sprague west of Chanute was robbed this morning. Some checks were Missouri Pacific pay checks The platform renews the party faith in bimetallism and other silver streams urging protection reciprocity and a strong navy The final proposition notes territory gained in the war and asserts it remains part of the United States
In Boise Idaho on August 33 four state conventions gathered Democrats Silver Republicans and two wings of the Populists. Democrats elected W H Watt temporary chairman and a credentials contest from Binham County could decide control. Fusion Populists named Joseph Banham and Lieutenant Governor Moore as leaders amid five member harmony committees. Attache of Ah Road convention favored fusion of silver forces with Littleton Price acting temporary chair. Keats chosen permanent presiding officer and platform committee named to work with others.
Mitchell D D August Republicans nominate Kirk Philipps for governor J T Kent for lieutenant governor W H Riddle for secretary of state and back a platform endorsing protection and the gold standard while opposing free silver. Robert Gamble Yankton and Charles Burke Pierre named for Congress with GA H convention set for September in 1888 leaving on a special train from Pierre. round trip fare fifteen dollars.
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