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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1898
Page
4
A garbled disjointed text discusses expansion, state rights, and a Torrens land title reform. It references Washington, Alabama politics, Kansas populists, Bookers Washington, and a proposed Minnesota law on land titles. The piece skeins through law courts, land transfer costs, and public confidence.
A Virginia congressman proposes admitting Confederate veterans to soldier homes on same terms as Union troops. The idea follows the president's Confederate dead speech which boosted southern support. The move faces congressional hurdles amid wartime divisions and partisan resistance.
Proverb filled column discusses holiday finance and marriage duties with reflections on gift habits and hospitality. It quotes a mix of urban morals and humor, referencing Christmas generosity, family budget fears, and social expectations in a dated Chicago context.
A jumble of brief anecdotes about public figures and notable characters. Senator Platt’s rumored busyness. Bryant’s brother Jn Bryant. a Massachusetts homestead in Cummington. French premier Thimty’s superstition. a street woman. Joseph Jefferson’s vanity. Old Point Comfort’s sickroom remark. Frederick the Great and Pedro I confected anthems. Emme Tenner’s birth in Deeze ville. a singer’s first season pay. Senator West on Senator Cookretl’s moral lessons. a county chair and old Ames boss exchange about identity and lineage.
Washington December 17. J Brean visited the house and received cordial reception from former colleagues in commerce. Representative Bailey of Texas breakfasted with Bryan in the cloak room, discussing party matters. Bryan spoke informally with many members. In Steele's Addition a tax suit seeks to clarify city limits after legislative vacating, potentially removing area from the city and affecting boundaries and taxes.
A nine member mission group left Little Rock by rail and steam to Africa, led by Rev J Sherrill. The party includes M rs Allen and M r Davis from Little Rock and M rs Pye, a bishop, and others. They will travel via New York to Liberia then on to Mission fields in Africa after a three day stop in Liverpool and four weeks in London.
A Kansas man promotes a substitute for the International American Bank bill. The proposal would start United States lending and require the bank to open branches in cities over 2200 population and in every Central and South American country with US consular offices, naming the bank as representative. Also includes health and grocery ads from Swift & Holliday and Otto Kuhne & Co.
Maa Jesuits M Dees of Arnold Nebraska tells of two years of misery from weak stomach heart trouble and female complaints. After starting Hood's Sarsaparilla she slept better and recovered enough to do housework, praising the medicine and warning others to buy only Hood's Sarsaparilla.
In Fort Dodge Iowa Catholics clash with Rev Father Burke over a planned bazaar to raise funds for repairs. Parishioners oppose a fundraising committee claiming it bypasses the priest and violates state lottery laws. The stalemate echoes past parish battles over bishop authority and parish division.
A fragmentary 1904 exchange shows Theodore Roosevelt praising the Democratic Roweh Riders in western Texas while fearlessly criticising Populist influence. The missive, from Abilene to New York Governor Roosevelt, lauds party unity and civil strength amid political clashes.
The list records numerous property transfers including Mussenoct selling Mulan Benent Sociery to France AL Preble for 2250 dollars for a lot on Quincy Street. Morgan H. Sty and wife to Asher Jorvs for 50 dollars covering lots 524 and south half 623 Kanais Avenue. Laura 2 Hal and huehand to I 31 Parrott for 25 dollars. etc. Multiple deeds involve North Topeka, Jefferson Street, and other additions with varying parcel sizes and prices, including transfers to James F. Taber, Nancy J. Merrath, J. Robinson, Kene ficent Savings bank, and others across several subdivisions.
Dr. 1. 8nettinger of Indianapolis endorses Mystic Cure for chronic rheumatism after ankle sprain. He claims two bottles cured him in days and urges others to try the remedy from A. J. Babe & Co, Kansas Avenue, Tupela, with accompanying notes on skin ailments and cough remedies.
Goodland Kansas to host December 24 meeting of ranchers and townsfolk who suffered losses from the November 1 fire. Claimants say railroad sparking caused widespread range destruction across Sherman and Wallace counties, seeking compensation after poor railroad response and estimates showing losses could exceed double the claimed figures. If no settlement by then, suits may follow.
A Phillips County man loading powder for shells while smoking caused a devastating explosion at their Agra area home four miles northwest. The blast severely burned the man, and two twin infants nearby were covered in powder and rendered unconscious. Windows and a door were blown out, the room plastered with injuries, and authorities fear the children may never see again.
December 1 probate court hearing on FG Lotterer of Vitrified Brick. injunction denied and temporary restraining order dissolved. Lotterer failed on all points, he cannot block Cogfreyville from building a brick plant or drilling gas wells in the field supplying his operations. Cogfreyville company to proceed with work.
Christina Feucht, a domestic worker for Gus A Heavehamp in Holton, suddenly vanished Wednesday while family away. A note read she was going to Heaven. She was found near Ontario yesterday in a wounded mental state after walking about sixteen miles from Holton. Her parents live six miles north of Holton. the family has a history of mental illness.
Charles Frazier of Marion county was found in Newton with a well developed smallpox case. A physician confirmed the diagnosis. He had been threshing near Hillsboro in West Branch township, where cases were reported. He was moved to Athletic park for quarantine and medical care.
Chicago theatre figure Lincoln Carter faces potential legal exposure for using a sulphurous fire effect in Remember the Malne at Crawford theater. Actress Josephine Mills suffers lung strain and voice loss as sulphur smoke thickens the stage air during the second act. Manager Haystead insists on a safer, pricier composition, while wife Mrs Haystead contemplates leaving the company if changes aren’t made.
New York police and Captain McChinky are notified after a valuable heart shaped necklace valued at about 10,000 dollars disappears from Dean Dee Jewellers at As Nuseau Street. The piece weighs sixty three grains, bears the number 281A, and is described as blue sapphires with pearls and three central pearls. The theft is under investigation and a general police warning has been issued against purchasing the necklace.
James Tt. Witney arrived in El Paso by the Southern Pacific to report a mining rush in the Wilcox district near Wilcox station Arizona. Prospects flock from all parts seeking claims as ore samples show a rich find in a lonely area of the Himy mountains about 26 miles from Wilcox. Rumors place silver from 1.00 to 1,500 ounces and gold at 15 cents per ten. capital eager for development, though initial staking occupies miles of territory and many tramps linger nearby.
Jonathan McGee aged 110, a Ypsilanti resident, obtained a license to wed Amelia Day 40. He claims wartime service in the Civil War and Mexican War, recalls his Indian heritage, frugal habits, and a long life marked by few illnesses though the grip has touched him twice.
Patrick Merrin, a keeper at the Central Park Menagerie, was bitten by a hippopotamus while feeding the animal. He pulled free his bitten hand, feared infection, and sought hospital care for bruises and edema. The report notes his survival and mentions Beggs’ German Eelve as a traditional remedy for wounds and external ailments.
The cast led by Louie James Kathryn Kidder and Preiferich Watts premieres a staged program titled The Sohood Or Beandal with Lady Teenie and Wanda drawing focus. Critics praise Rider and Gene for their intricate study while Frank Pen Winn draws crowds. Hoyt's Company plans Crawford theater engagement and potential international tours.
U S Marshal Austin Prescott returned from Leavenworth after arresting John F. Stagleton an inmate of Holdieen hone of the Chair of macautt Wither tent to Kill. Singleton engaged with Alexander Lemon another inmate and pulled a knife from his pocket slashing Lemon's throat near the jugular. Preliminary bearing set for next Wednesday.
Holiday rates published for December 2 2016 at 112 and 114 West 8th Street. Minimum round trip charge 50 cents. Laundry offers colored shirt washing and color protection for garments.
The text discusses investment security forms and safe backings, noting that convertible shares offer earned power and cash liquidation options. It mentions a potential location at Kansas Avenue and references generic savings plans while using unclear phrasing throughout.
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