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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
4
Fragmented 1900 era notes discuss Aguinaldo’s image and a push to secure him for next elections, Roosevelt and Dole topics, Hawaii politics, and tariffs. Mentions Yankee Doodle, gold standard, and Kansas financial reversal from heavy debt to demanding eastern securities amid the Philippine question.
A late nineteenth century vignette critiques social pretensions. It notes a man asked to be pall bearer refused quietly and observes the ease with which people seek public office after business reversals. The piece reflects on appearances, gender roles, and moral expectations without explicit events.
A jumble of Chicago proverbs remarks on gender roles marriage and earning power. One line notes a man’s pride in work while another warns flattery as folly. The bits touch on ideal partners conscience parental worries and domestic expectations in a humorous old style.
Representative Babcock of Wisconsin after a western tour reports upbeat Republican sentiment nationwide. He notes strong support for the president in the west, predicts gains in several states, and warns of tight House margins due to patronage disputes and local issues. He says the west has shifted on silver, with confidence in Republican leadership but recognizes potential losses in eastern districts.
The Committee of Fifteen settled on Garfield park for the G A reunion in Topeka comparing space needs and easy streetcar access. Headquarters will be in Garfield park with some tents. Floral prizes were revised including funds for best appearing equestrian couple and pony events plus decorative vehicle prizes.
George Engelke and Peter Edminston, who left Riveraiée California over a year ago to prospect in the Colorado desert, have not been heard from since. They traveled from Riveraiée to San Diego before starting their perilous journey. Authorities believe both men have perished.
Prof. G E B Patrick of the U S Department of Agriculture is at Medicine Lodge to test sorghum varieties for feeding syrup and potential sugar use. He plans six weeks of field tests at a sugar mill, meeting local sorghum raisers, and will select about 1000 pounds of seed for free distribution after reporting.
Wichita and Sedgwick County plan a larger, more systematic display for the Omaha exposition, aiming to match or exceed other states. The Commercial Club already sent a creditable exhibit of corn wheat and oats with potatoes and rye, noted for its competitive quality despite late preparation.
Senator Baker spends afternoons at his desk quickly answering letters. A batch included pension applications and requests for veterans housing and Navy paymaster commission support. W. C. Davis of Lawrence sent thanks for the successful assist.
Abilene Aug. 26 Populists and Democrats nominate a 51 year old settler who moved to Nebraska a year ago for the legislature in Richardson county. Fusionists hold about three fourths of the vote and he is expected to be elected. The county also produced Col. T W Pa father of C H Pattison and Buffalo Bill Cody who served in earlier Nebraska Legislatures earning the title Hon. Humbar wear is noted as an Abliene High graduate.
Ottawa August 6 W A Deford has returned from St Louis and says he will not be a candidate for county attorney He accuses J B Chapman of causing Chapmans appointment and accuses him of ingratitude and dishonesty He will not contest Chapmans summons but will back the ticket regardless of the convention and will support the ticket per his telegram to Judge Franklin
Residents of Lindsboro plan a large reception and entertainment for September when the Republican county convention and picnic will meet in the morning.
The city previews a Billmoat Theme programme with speakers W H Stanley candidate for governor and W J Bailey candidate for congress. Geo K candidate for secretary and Frank Neisom for superintendent. Music by Bethany Bend and Little Vendla Hisimar Wetterstrom. Emporia faces school tax dispute risking fall openings as council blocks the board’s levy plan.
In Leavenworth Miss Julia Trettin fainted at the altar during the wedding to Alexander Doughty in a crowded German Lutheran church. After removal to her sister's room she recovered and the ceremony resumed two hours later with the groom serving as Mount Muncel Cemetery sexton.
Salina Aug 24 William Jones tried to escape Saline county Jail and struck Sheriff Forsee on the head with a short iron bar as the sheriff entered the call An assistant aided and subdued the prisoner Jones was arrested in Kansas City about two weeks earlier after a fight for stealing horse and buggy at Salina Jewell County Republicans Mankato Aug 2 The Republicans of Jewell county held a vigorous convention nominating a strong ticket Representative J W Bogunkef clerk ais mon county attorney R H H McBrice superintendent public instruction Miss Josie Smith probate judge H Evans commissioner N Harris EE Moody resigns Lawrence Aug 20 R K Moody to engage in business with W R Stubbs in this city.
Farmers haul new hay to market as fashion shifts to bonnets of black yellow and red. The Daughters of Erin meet in Topeka. reunion committee convenes at Topeka Post hall. Mrs Ante L Diggs travels to Hoxie. Captain H M inps returns from Kansas City. Cantata Queen Esther slated for Garfield Park in September. Frances Willard pictures appear in Kansas Avenue windows. The Elk Ball team travels to Nilebitas for a game. Private Secretary James Lewis praised in governor’s absence. Curry and John Frey depart for New York City. Several notes on local events, speakers and upcoming tournaments in Topeka.
J S Banks, a barber, describes long hours on his feet causing severe backache. After failing remedies and doctor visits, he used Morrow's Kid Neoids from Swift Holiday Drug Co. and reports complete relief from his kidney ailment within days. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co. Elements, Spring Reid, Ohio.
Local ads and society items note posters in Topeka and a tennis club tournament at Tenth and Fillmore Streets. events include a Labor Day Woodmen gathering in Atchison and an excursion by the City Salesmen’s association from St. Joe to Topeka.
A letter from Dan H Case in Honolulu describes the fourth expedition ships Peru Puebla Rio Janeiro and Pennsylvania unloading for Manila. Local residents opened homes for meals Hospice rooms fed thousands daily and Red Cross served many visitors. Mrs Damon hosted up to thirty guests nightly, with ministers’ wife hosting multiple groups.
DAN H. CASE recounts visits by regulars Lane Adams and others to Mrs. Case in Honolulu. He describes meals, mango treats, a shipboard jailbreak for visits, and frustration with officers who side with privates. locals, notably Hawaiian women, express dismay at officer arrogance and class tensions.
Captain Clark of the Oregon declares Cervera should have stayed in Santiago harbor to deter the American fleet. He argues misjudgment allowed U S forces to approach and threaten the shore, with lessons on ship design, stokers, and crew when comparing Spain's ships to American vessels.
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