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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1898
Page
4
The article surveys diverse topics from U S treasury balances and global debt to expansionist talks and naval fame. It notes rising gold reserves, potential Republican tactics in New York, and the interplay of major powers. It mentions a military encampment in Cincinnati named Camp Sherman and profiles Rear Admiral Schley with light humor.
A garbled account blends Benedictine monks, charity gifts, a London marriage, a flag aboard the Bonhomme Richard, and a Charleston to Barna, Bulgaria exchange of costumes. It mentions Andrew Carnegie’s Skibo stay, a Chilean naval link, and a chaotic army war department debate over investigations at Chickamauga and Montauk points.
Secretary Alger refused to publish criticisms of fever care in Cuba noting officials discussed disease dangers and the army size debate. He defended General Miles, saying the general would not make such statements and avoiding comment on any alleged interview and possible court martial.
A vintage testimonial ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for dyspepsia. Eva Cram of Fort Scott Kansas and Mus Sanam CanLa of Doradhen Kansas claim relief and cure after taking the medicine. The copy urges not to buy substitutes and promotes Hood's as the sole blood purifier.
The Topeka baseball team disbanded after a 5 to 6 loss to Atchison, ending financial struggles and a cooperative play period. Reports say Wichita also disbanded, with Atchison and Ottawa expected to quit soon, signaling collapses across several teams amid debt and attendance woes.
The Ropexa Hepupiwan Slambean club plans to travel to Lawrence for the September 1 opening rally. With the fiparece issue resolved, nothing stands in the way of attendance. The Santa Fe Route dining offers desirable, seasonable accessories to the service.
Selina August 23 The annual state meeting of the Dunkards or River Brethren of Kansas opened near New Cambria with delegates from several counties. The session lasts two days with a love feast tonight featuring a Pascal Lamb broth. Most Dunkards in the area reside in Dickinson County and practice feet washing among members.
In Ottawas Kan August 20 Democrats and Populists held county conventions. Democrats backed a commissioner, a county attorney, and a legislator candidate Don Simmons of Wellsville who had voted for resubmission. The Populists balked over the commissioner post and endorsed McKinley while censuring Senator Sheldon. P B Elder, seeking another legislature term, was badly defeated by W E Hibbe of Wellsville.
The Aug 29 to Aug 29 reports list Republican nominees for county offices in multiple counties including Labette, Sheridan, Coffey, Chase, and Cimarron with nominees for representative, probate judge, county attorney, clerk of the court, superintendent, and commissioner. Occasional notes mention resolutions endorsing President McKinley and a Smith County convention address by Prof Frank Nelson.
The Republicans of Clay county met in convention and nominated W. J. Branbury for representative, W. Jacobson for county superintendent, Scott Bloss for probate judge, John A. Morrison for county attorney, and J. H. Russell for commissioner third district with Geo. H. Fullington as well. In Atchison county the fusion ticket by Republicans and Democrats left Charles S. Albright as probate judge and J. C. Greenawalt as clerk of the district court with George Spear as county superintendent and Arthur Lacey as representative. J. Walker named for high school trustees. Populists nominate LB Wilcox of Muscotah for the legislature.
A controversial race in Salina and Enterprise sides sparked by a team and wagon mortgage led to a ruse. One contestant won while the other fled town after investors warned of a possible scheme. the suspects remained at large.
Fort Scott August 2 Jacob Hoillevar a well to do grocer vanished with rumors of elopement. His wife denies the claim taking possession of the store and real estate said to be his. She says he went south but offers no further comment. He was known as an active church worker whose disappearance is surprising. A second item notes Rev Elisha Arlington Wilson of Kansas City Kan will preach 18 nights at Shi Joh Baptist church Fort Scott. He has preached in several major cities and began ministry at 14. A third item reports Victor Martins accident on the Martin farm near Tecumseh where a dislocation of two knuckles occurred and two small hand bones were found broken after initial misdiagnosis.
The negroes of this county who are a majority of Republican voters have nominated a ticket for November elections. The slate includes all county offices and three commissioners with all candidates Negro. Senator Sheldon condemned as Ottawa telegram says Franklin county Populist convention endorses the administration and criticizes Sheldon for sympathizing with Costigan.
A list of Republican nominees for Kansas House districts where conventions were held. Names include A. Coy Oskaloosa, Wyan dotte David Hoag Kansas City, G Mendenhall La Cygne, J Edwards Kansas City, and many others across Jefferson, Miami, Bourbon, Cherokee, Labette, Linn, Allen, Montgomery, Shawnee, Doniphan, Marion, Butler, Cowley, Sumner, Rice, Barton, and more.
A garbled list from Ellsworth to Phillips County mentions senate vacancies and renominated figures, with names like Seaver Ackerman and Garnen City figures. A wedding note from New Albany, Ind reports Minnie Trotter and Nelson Bouver Converse wed in Jeffersonville, the groom being seven and the bride eighteen, with a family Bible cited to prove age.
For the annual G A R encampment in Cincinnati Ohio in September the Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced round trip fare from Topeka. Tickets must read via Union Pacific. Contact F A Lewis city ticket agent or J C Fulton depot agent for schedules and details. Electric dining cars on the Santa Fe Route are available with use of electric fans.
A local notice touts Morrow’s Kidney Elds as a universal cure claimed by user C N Ela of South Topeka. He credits relief from kidney and bladder symptoms after two boxes, urging others to try the remedy. Advertising links list 10 cent per box price, Swift Halliday druggists, and John Morrow & Co as manufacturers. Train travel option to Cincinnati shown with a Santa Fe Route round trip special from September 5 180k with a $10.10 fare.
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