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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1898
Page
7
A cluttered review of current events critiques figures like Gillett and Carnegie and notes shifting economic labor hours. It references political doctrine debates, the McKinley and Monroe plans, and editorials on Washington actions and public sentiment. Confusion in names and dates underscores a snapshot of era press discourse.
Governor Brady urges Congress to grant Alaska American citizen status and to implement high license taxes on seafood and wharfage charges to fund enforcement. He warns against a prohibition on liquor and calls for extended land laws, a population protection island, and cable links to the United States, citing vast Alaska’s economic and regulatory needs.
A fragment from the Osage City Free Press presents a jumble of quips on marriage healing superstition and social sly humor. It lampoons Christian science healing, education by marriage, weather mishaps, and police encounters with pithy proverbs and cracked wordplay.
Governor Leeds announced an inquiry into alleged mistreatment of old soldiers confined as inmates at a state facility. He stated no formal complaints had been received previously, but will review the conditions and rules governing the institution and determine if reforms are needed.
A new Kentucky railroad company forms to build a line from Westmoreland to Leavenworth and Western areas, with aim to connect Westmoreland county seat and nearby towns. Directors include J. J. McComling, Gove of Weela, A. J. Clark, Irvine B. Wheat, and George G. Moore. Capitalization listed as BLOM, extensive line planned through to Westmoreland.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to overcome fatigue and illness by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims impoverished blood causes danger and impure health, then promises purified blood, strengthened nerves, improved appetite, and energized system when using Hood's. Be sure to get Only Hood's.
In Sterling and surrounding Kansas towns the broomcorn market surges as over 100 cars of brush trade hands in three days. Prices jump from 60 to 80 dollars per ton with demand spreading to Stafford Liberal and Enid Oklahoma. Local firms like Robert Findlay & Co and Indian & Co expand warehousing while new wells and franchise moves push regional energy and agriculture markets forward.
About 210 cars of grain move from Goodland this fall including rye barley and wheat. Grain arrives from Karnorado Haleton Edson Brewster and other stations. Weber elevator accounts for 16 cars, with unthreshed grain entering Goodland. The total grain bound for large markets may reach the 50 mark by January.
War department suspends plans to disinter soldiers as arrangements for relaunching the process are delayed. Officials cite fever fears and contagion risks, with experts and relatives awaiting further action while formal measures are readied or postponed.
Report from Concordia on the new light plant shows wiring to stores and residences nearly finished and boilers in the steam plant undergoing repairs. Workers install new lines and vents as the city nears full operation for reliable electric service.
A large number of cattle died in Blissard near Lincoln County with reports that the animals were found frozen in an open hill pasture in Union Valley cemetery area. Many were two-year-olds in poor condition, and several farmers report substantial losses including horses and hogs. Local residents including G W Davis and Peter Safreen are named among the affected.
Three men posing as lightning rod sellers tricked a farmer near Hays City out of 450 dollars. They fled but were later captured by Sheriff Sam Belwer and Sheriff Jack Wilson, brought back to Hays City to face charges.
A missing farmer near Walnut Marton in Barton County has been absent for over a week. Local searches report no clear trace. weather and storms hinder digging efforts along the southern line. Authorities note heart trouble may have contributed to his absence, though no self harm is indicated. Community officials and neighbors remain anxious for news.
Horton Ametric Light company in Pikching works rapidly to finish the new power house. Boilers and engines are in place. other machinery expected by week’s end as city wiring progresses.
Badetective story from New York reports Moore and wife under trial for hotel thefts. Police find Waldorf Astoria silver and valuables in their baggage at the Grand Hotel. Indictments likely as district attorney confirms possible state evidence and the Waldorf property is returned to manager Boldi. Also noted are unrelated fire losses in Hufaula and Chicago police antics.
Dr Wurth lauds Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a valuable stomach remedy. He links indigestion to systemic ill health and urges use of a digesting, gas-absorbing tablet rather than laxatives. Stuart's claims to ease weak digestion and prevent related ailments with a non patent medicine product.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway subscribes 9000 dollars and buys a 860 by 100 feet tract south of the Argentine depot to build a three story Y M C A for employees. Ground was broken last week and the building should be ready by summer with a bowling alley gymnasium library and classrooms. The project, originated by master mechanic John Purcell, aims to provide reading, study space, exercise and social facilities for railroad workers in Argentine.
Lina workers at Maton am to fully justify this apponi as the company intends to carry and operate a vast intermediate option for the general Santa Fe system. La Junta reports 260 men employed, up 23 percent in two months, crew increases include 36 firemen, 13 freight conductors, and nine freight drakemen, with payroll near $15 000 monthly. John Forster, former master mechanic of the western division, was presented with a silver tea-set by a delegation from the technical department in La Junta after delivering thanks for the gift. Forster has resided in La Junta since February 1, 1898, previously master mechanic at Wellington, Kan., and assistant master mechanic at Argay? LNG).
Albuquerque dispatch notes that the Santa Fe Pacific land office at Albuquerque was transferred to Los Angeles. Agent C. H. Fancher and his family left for the coast. The Los Angeles office will consolidate the local operations following a road-wide directive issued by Chicago and Topeka officials.
James T Kelly known to theater goers as the lead ing man in A Haliroad Ticket will be seen in Pight at Crawford theater Nor Hooligan Masquerade. The cut promotes Kelly as a leading comedian. the piece touts its originality and urges a fair trial of its healing qualities.
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