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A jumble of editorial lines mocks Montauk Point Montauk era politics. Mentions Alger Shafter Miles Dewey and Merritt with hints of war policy and education shifts in Chicago and Santiago.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1898
Page
4
Glove Sights and Town Letters At Atentson Gione
Fragmented local column noting armistice talk and street work bitterness. Mentions grading paving, a church quartet, fear of political candidates, reanimation of social events, and a boastful Atchison woman. Describes postman visits and a cut glass and silver affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Quartet
Willow Bride-to-Be Faces Neighborly Gossip
A note from the neighborhood describes a woman moving her husband's picture from the parlor to the dining room and then to the spare bedroom over the last six months. Neighbors say they expect an invitation to her upcoming wedding any day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchinga Wilow
Chicago News Proverbs and Reflections on Relationships
A Chicago page presents a collage of proverbs about men and women, touching on courage audacity and social perception. The piece muses on how men fail and how women influence outcomes, finishing with a note on widowers and prolonged mourning.
Crisis in Samoa sparks talks of tripartite split
Washington reports slow telegrams delay official word on King Malletoa’s death. Observers foresee upheaval in the Samoan government as the United States Britain and Germany weigh ending the tripartite rule and dividing the islands. The U S aims to retain a coaling station and open port for Pacific operations and merchant ships.
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Washington
State Department
Malletoa
Samoa
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Apia
Great Britis
Australia
San Francisco
Pago Paro
Tultwiia
Une
Mic
Mr. Hay
Sore
Bibs
Rebellions threaten Canton as Kwang-Si unrest flares
Reported quiescent Kwang-Si rebellion near Canton shows signs of renewed activity as rebels prepare to attack the city. Viceroys Tan of Lang Kwang and the Canton authorities clash with foreign forces over surrenderes and suppression. U S consul protests to the viceroy, while Triad and White Lily societies are cited as fomenters. Bermuda steamer Ber mu da case closed. vessel to Port Antonio for 3125 00 to Boston owners.
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Hong Kong
Kwang-Si
Canton
Tan
Lang Kwang
Kwang Chow
Foreien
Fee
Pekin
Kwang Tang
Haitan
United States
Triad
White Lily
Bermuda
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Antonio
Boston
Sewall's Last Report on Hawaii Appointment and Annexation
The final dispatch from United States Minister Sewall to the state department covers his resignation as minister to Hawaii and the ongoing Hawaiian negotiations. It discusses the acceptance of Promdenk Dole by the Confrred, ratification by the Hawaiian legislature, and pending U S senate approval. The report also notes pending claims against the late government, Japanese government issues with the Hewall sealing question, and the evolving travel and immigration complexities between the United States and Japan.
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Hawaii
Washington
Aim
State Department
United States
Sewall
Ubeo
USA
Tate
United States Senate
Tuite
Elaine Nanos Egainet
Marwall
Britten
Inneed Wesordie
Tinwathan Wesateediow
Itestates Chints
Japan
Praise for Colonel Hay as ambassador in recall
The National Review lauds Colonel John Hay as the best ambassador to be received in years, noting his cautious speech, restraint, and balanced approach to British relations. It suggests Senator Wolcott as Hay's successor at the state department on the psychological moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Review
United States
John Hay
Hay
Senator Wolcott
Huy
Sewing machine trust reported on stock exchange
London August 31 The St James Gazette says a Anglo American trust to control output and sale of sewing machines knitting machines and needles is being formed. Several American and two Midland firms have sold their business to the combination. Capital announced at 7 500 000 divided into preferred and ordinary stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. James Ga
State horticultural society moves to new exhibition rooms
The state horticultural society has moved to the north wing ground floor of the north house. The secretary is arranging pictures and reference works, plans to keep an ongoing fruit exhibition, and will preserve specimens in cases. A reading room with recent horticultural papers will serve visitors seeking knowledge, and rooms are open to the public during shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Tormex
Coroner's jury links Emeline Reynolds death to unknown suspect
New York August 21 The coroner's jury in the Emeline Reynolds case found that her death in the Grand Hotel on August 16 was caused by a man likely struck by an unknown person. Dr J Kennedy, the dentist charged with murder, was ordered to await grand jury action. Washington dispatch notes shifts in naval and political plans as Britain and the United States exchange moves. Corbett heads east from San Francisco August 31 to confront McCoy, while promising no delay beyond a planned rematch.
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New York
Emeline (. Reynolds
Grand Hotel
J. Kennedy
Local lake fishery rivals unite to challenge Booth syndicate
To fight Booth Syndicata Poledo O August 31 J B and J M Dewey and Thompson and Lamb of this city formed a combine. The new organization has secured several new grounds and vows a hot fight for the lake business. Drowned at Windsor Beach Rochester X August 41 Miss Fannie Beck and Charles Herrick editor in chief of Law Co-Operative Publishing company were drowned while bathing. They were seized with cramps and perished before help could reach them. The bodies were recovered.
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Booth Syndicata Poledo
J. B
J. M. Dewey
Thompson and Lamb
Booth Syndicate
Windsor Beach
Rochester
Fannie Beck
Charles Herrick
Law Co-Operative Publishing Company
Lake Ontario
Rabid mad dog injures staff at Onlo State hospital
A rabid doe attacked staff at Onlo State hospital for the insane in Toledo. It bit and tore at Dr. F A Toda before the beast was killed after a desperate struggle. Dr. Newlin examined the animal and confirmed rabies.
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Toledo
Onlo State Hospital For
F. A. Toda
Newlin
British navy urged to adopt American circulation practice
Learning of America reports a Times letter from a correspondent advocating for circling bulletins from the flagship to the entire squadron. The correspondent argues this broader distribution is needed, not just to the flagship, to improve information sharing among vessels.
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America
London
the Times
Death of Col Van Horne in Wyoming
Aug 31 report from the War Department confirms the death of Col. J. J. Van Horne of Richth United States. The notice states insanity and refers to Fe Bussell, Wyoming, as the location associated with the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. van Horne
Washington
War Department
Cone
J. J. van Horne
Biehth
United States Insanity
Fe Bussell
Wyo
Fifteen Families Set for German Colony in Gove County
Buffalo reports plans for a German Catholic colony in Gove County with Rev. P F Paul of Hays City and B Albers of Angelus arranging land options. About fifteen Ellis County families will move this fall, joining settlers from Nebraska and Illinois. A church and school will be built at Buffalo, with Albers starting a store and several Angelus families joining. The project aims to boost wheat farming and population, potentially influencing local politics with German and Russian affiliations leaning Democratic.
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Buffalo
Gove County
PF. Paul
Hays City
B. Albers
Angelus
Sheriden County
Gove
Father Paul
Ellis County
Albers
Buffelo
Moore
Nebraska
Llinot
Bils
Ellis
Milis
Democratic Party
New on the Ware Path: Warrant for Ren New in Shooting Case
Wellington August 31 A warrant sworn by County Aptornes Rogers on complaint by James Newman charges Ren New six to seven miles north of town with shooting with intent to kill. Newman says he and two others sought unpaid wages and confronted New. New allegedly fired three shots as they left after he asked his wife to fetch a shotgun. None hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Aptornes Rogers
James Newman
Ren New
Newman
New
Sle
Smart forger arrested in Marion after note scheme
A man using the name Brown and posing as D F Arkingon solicited a note believed to be forged linked to a mule sale by D A Shupe. He fled the country years earlier after crooked dealings around Antelope. Located in Abilene, he was brought to Marion and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, Auge
D. F
Good
Brown
Abilene
Marion
Jatl
Vacation For Rev Martin After Love Affair Scandal
Atchison county reports a Methodist minister Rev D W Martin suspended six months amid a sex scandal involving three alleged love affairs with Ada Brothers Ellen Brothers and Ida White and marriage to Miss Chisholm after meeting in Waterville and Potter. The Kansas City conference committee said three affairs in a year were too much and removed him briefly from his duties. He contemplated appeal but eventually accepted the sanction.
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Atchison
Atchison County
D. W. Martin
Methodist Church (South
Martin
Leech
Kansas City
Waterville
Kay
Ada Brothers
Miss Brothers
Ellen Brothers
Ida White
Rev
Potter
Chishim
Mr. Martin
Shot by a Woman Miss Osborne stops a burglary
Miss Mary Osborne of Winfield a woman standing in her home fired a 22 caliber revolver at a prowler. The intruder awakened by the window questioned if she was alone then returned with two companions and knocked at the door. When he persisted she warned him then fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Osborne
Mary Osborne
Mary
Osborne
Three Strangers Shoot Man Then Flee
A man was shot in the neck by three unknown assailants who fled after the incident. The bullet lodged on the left neck side. The wounded man crawled to companions and was taken to Dr. Pickens residence for temporary dressing. He reported the trio were strangers and no further trace was found. The assailants disappeared into town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pickens
Snake kills kittens in Hill City barn incident
Jacob Lesher near Hill City noted a sudden drop in rats then kittens. His wife dispatched a large bull snake with a hoe after discovering it in the barn. One kitten later found dead, suggesting the snake swallowed rodents then turned on the kittens. four to five week old kittens were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hil City
Jacob Lesher
Hill City
Monument to Governor Martin Ordered for Chickamauga Field
Atchison August 31 The committee supervising the John A. Martin monument has hired George H Mitchell of Chicago to design and carve a Westerly granite statue eight feet tall with a life size portrait medalion of Governor John A Martin The designer discounted his 1200 price to 1000 to suit funds and will contribute himself The finished fund will likely leave a small balance to be given to John A Martin post G A R Atchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Martin Post
Atchison
Salina Man Hurt In Feed Sack Accident At Rail Yard
Salina Aug 31 Mike Hoyne suffered injuries when 100 pound sacks of shorts fell from a chute striking him as he loaded at the rails. He was unconscious for about fifteen minutes with a lump on the head and injuries to chest leg and side. Gove City Aug 31 Charley Cheney rode a horse that bolt for sixty feet after a fence collision. The animal struck a wire breaking it and throwing Cheney. He sustained leg wounds exposed bone and a deep gash. Dr Vanderpool treated the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Mike Hoyne
Aacke
Horne
Gove City
Charley Cheney
Galt
Cheney
Horace
Lee
Vanderpool
Banner Joins Journal in Harvey County Publication Change
The Banner, the county Populist paper, is absorbed by the Journal, the Democratic organ, with Frank S. Wyatt joining J. B. Fugate in editing. The Journal will publish weekly from now on, expanding to seven columns per page and improving presentation. Banner will move to Wellington at once. Also reported is a kidnapping attempt in Butte City, Montana, where Chas Joyner tried to abduct his three year old from its mother at Lawyer Wea Ready’s home. Joyner was thwarted and beaten. Joyner and his wife had recently separated and the mother traveled to her sister’s.
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Topeka State Journal
Frank FP. Maclennan
Seeveeerere
Helly Editinn
Sattion
Tanil
Frask Richardson
Mer
Chicago
Single Exchange
A. Frank Richardson
London
Fisc Streat
Harvey County
Newton
Banner
Journal
Frank S. Wyatt
J. BR. Fugate
Wellington
Aug
Chas, Joyner
Butte City
Mont
Wea
Mr. Sleady
Joyner
Remarkable Cherry and Peach Growth in Short Grass Country
In Logan on August 31 D G Hoover of Eogan reports a thriving fruit orchard adjoining his home. Peach trees two years old reach five to six feet, one year olds seven feet, and two inches in diameter. Three year old cherry trees yield four bushels each. Hoover notes portions of every quarter section in Phillips county show similar potential. In McPherson on August 31 Walter Owen, a young man about years old, vanished from his home July 18. A letter was received after departure, then nothing. Authorities and family express concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.G. Hoover
Logan
D. G. Hoover
Eogan
Mr. Hoover
Phillips County
Kirwin Heads Toward September Old Soldiers Reunion
Kirwin August 31 managers of the Philips county old soldiers reunion report strong speaker assurances for September 14 15 and 16. Local people are supplying tents to avoid reliance on the state for accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirwin
Philips County
Old Soldiers
Duncan Bail Hearing Spurred by Fairfax Court Martial Awaited
Washington dispatch reports Surgeon L S Duncan of the Twenty second Kansas regiment seeking bail from Fairfax authorities. The court martial outcome and state trial set for September 1 will determine final action. Paiges at Crawford Theater present Felicia with strong performances and vaudeville between acts. Tonight Dads and Dollars continues the run.
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Duncan
Washington
L. S Duncan
Kansas
Feirfax
Ball
Paiges
Crawford Theater
Felicia
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