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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1898
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal discusses delivery, weekly editions, and subscription rates while touching on city issues. It notes debates over municipal expansion, governance, and infrastructure, including street cleaning, telegraph management, and proposed reforms amid wartime pressures.
In Springfield Massachusetts the municipal election returned 2979 votes in favor of pensioning firemen permanently disabled from duty. The editorial argues such pensions are just as a welfare measure and predicts broad support as the rationale shifts from reward to care for those who served the community.
A fragmented prose piece reflects on a man described as quiet and industrious, valued by his community for hard work and integrity. It contrasts praise for teachers with the man’s own muted but steadfast contribution, pondering what sustains a worthy life beyond praise. It quotes proverbs and musings from sources like the Atchison Globe and Chicago News Proverbs.
The Chicago Herald notes Christmas duties press on families with common worries. Mothers feel a weight to uphold season traditions, from keeping a cheerful home to managing small crises and sharing warmth amid frugal times.
Ex Senator George Edmonds of Vermont now resident in Philadelphia elected trustee of a medical college. Bishop Hurst praises the American university he heads, claiming it attracts significant support. Ex Governor Sprague of Rhode Island visits Washington with his two daughters abroad. Theodore Roosevelt leads as the youngest governor of New York. Governor Black, John A. Liis, and Levi P. Morton are noted ages at inauguration. Dr Charles Neufeld, freed from Sudan, writes of captivity with the dervishes. Kitchener’s punishment for drunkenness appears as a proverb, requiring marching in full gear while carrying a rack of rifles. Senator Gorman chews incessantly in public. Join D. Rockefeller wears a plain watch. Governor Pingree enjoys ongoing health. Senator Pratt of New York is famed for new conundrums. Bourke Cochran rumored to seek marriage. Vice President remains in office.
In Paterson a Chinese laundry man boasts a distinguished customer, Mr Hobart, who secured a photosrep of President McKinsey with the presidential signature. The owner is elated by the gift. Professor Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, discoverer of X rays, has received a knighthood from Austria’s emperor and taught at Strasburg and other institutions.
Teno county claims excess funds and seeks to retire $29,000 of bonds held in the permanent sinking fund. State Treasurer Here Duwer refuses the transfer, saying it would cover only part of the debt and leave the balance to be refinanced at a lower rate. Hutchinson’s L A Birger pressed the plan. officials warn it could thwart reinvestment at 5 percent and violate law.
Major of the Sharon Springs Times states he will introduce pills at the next Teristature session to make jumping on and off moving trains a misdemeanor with fine and imprisonment. He links the issue to boys with a “disease” and suggests jail could deter or disinfect it, urging parental endorsement.
The gift headquarters at 806 Delaware Street remains open for new contributions through January 1, 1899. J. P. Loo mas, manager, inventories thousands of gifts as the committee prepares classifications for distribution. A financial statement and ticket sales details will be released soon as orders continue from the country.
The White Ash coal vein at Cerillos, once the most valuable in the Cerillos Coal and Railway company holdings, has been pulled and the property closed. The vein ran four to five feet wide and produced over half a million tons in three years, supplying the Mexican Central railroad and trade from Cerillos to the border. After the vein disappeared, workers were laid off but ground was thoroughly prospected with diamonds with no trace found. Judge Scott presided over related court actions.
A strike is in progress at Fleming mines of the Western Coal and Mining Company near Pittsburg. Miners demand removal of breakers on screens and abolition of compulsory doctor fees, with a meeting held and no clear outcome. President Connery of the United Mine Workers visited to discuss possible action if the dispute spreads to other shafts.
In Pittsburg County the farmers report an epidemic of hog cholera killing many hogs. W C McPeaters has 56 sick hogs with 2 deaths, neighbor John Maskrold loses 40 head, Amore Wiiliaing sees half sick, and William Carlin near McWilliaing reports 40 head affected.
Atchison December report states the bridge company will not pay 1888 taxes until courts declare the tax liability. It claims excessive assessment and disputes valuation figures. Contends three citizens valued the bridge at 375,000 last spring while the receiver held 190,000 in the past. Local banks show deposits over 1.4 million.
A Newton Massachusetts Masonic ceremony at Magnolia lodge No. 1583 conferred the third degree with all chairs held by past masters. Officers named include Worshipful master J. H. Banker and senior warden George W. Puett, among others, with a large attendance and notes on past masters from several lodges.
Lawrence Dec 19 The trial of W C Karnes for the murder of Thomas Breeze at his notorious joint near Six Corners north of Lawrence opens in Leavenworth today Breeze once a prominent Republican politician and Ames baggage agent for the Santa Fe railroad had become involved in vice activities before being killed in a quarrel last summer Karnes is defended by S D Bishop and Manley and Means with self defense expected to be urged
The fourth annual Olathe Quar ks gun shoot schedules events for December 26 with a 1:00 p m start and an 8:00 p m banquet. Captains S J Kelly and S Thomas lead opposing sides with over one hundred participants. The losing side pays for birds and shells. The banquet will be the club's most elaborate yet.
Corning reports H. H. Vernon overjoyed as his two sons Frank and Newt, married February 9, 1805, residing together, each son has now fathered a nine pound boy born the same night. Newt’s son arrived at 7 pm and Frank’s at 10 pm on December 8.
Weather notes from Larned Newton and Abilene report heavy rain Sunday with over three inches locally, turning to snow overnight. The soaking moisture benefits winter wheat but floods several districts, marking unprecedented December rainfall in the county.
Iola December 19 work began today on the Iola Rapid Transit electric line with several men and teams grading the road bed from the west end of East street eastward. The company formed months ago to build a street railway linking Iola and LaHarpe and intermediate towns. Delays stemmed from Missouri Pacific negotiations offering a three round trip daily service for five cents between stations if Iola refrained from Elm township in 1899, which the company declined, and directed its secretary Beck to proceed with construction.
Local authorities probe the murder of Mrs. George Craig, found six miles northwest of Junction City with her throat cut from ear to ear and signs of a struggle. Resident Jobo Krebs, who had lived with her, is accused amid jealousy claims from Krebs’ wife. No arrest reported.
Craig worsened wife was slain. Mrs Krebs walked to farm with her and stayed 2 to 4 PM. Krebs husking corn nearby, found woman dead at 6 PM and raised alarm. No arrests yet. George Craig husband is in Ponca City Oklahoma. Mrs Layton of Iwnape Kansas is her mother.
Cherryvale and surrounding communities in Kansas east belt plan a petition to the legislature seeking a law restricting natural gas to its originating county. Landowners are urged to add clauses preventing piping gas outside the county, arguing local gas keeps factories and industry local rather than benefiting larger cities.
Emporia December headlines report Hugh W. Hughes injured at home when cattle stampeded and trampled him. multiple broken ribs and internal injuries threaten his recovery. Separate Erie note cites a stock company forming for gas at $10 shares, $2,500 already subscribed, four wells planned, gas found near Erie at 100 feet. Atchison item covers divorce suit by David Arbuckle against Emma Arbuckle for alleged misrepresentation of a prior divorce. Lebanon brief reports Hannah E Blackman, 52, suicide by laudanum eight miles north of the city. burial planned in Norwalk Ohio. no children.
Prominent Savannah figures, including leading citizens and society women, push for a gubernatorial pardon for Moor the Moor, the artilleryman, who was sentenced to pay a fine or days in jail for attempting to hug a prominent citizen's wife. Moor has been in the chain gang for two weeks. observers doubt the leniency will be granted, though the petition cites his high character.
The piece argues Congress lacks constitutional authority to ban polygamy, asserting federal action cannot override state practices. It notes widespread opposition among religious groups and lawmakers, with protests and petitions urging lawmakers to oppose anti polygamy measures. It contends the Constitution protects individual rights and warns against government overreach in family law.
Chicago dispatch reports Pullman Palace Car Company winding up an equipment contract with Baltimore and Ohio valued at about 9 million dollars. Delivery spans 18 months and most of the order consists of freight cars, with two dining cars and mail cars among the items. Other major orders loom as railroads boost car and locomotive capacity. Holiday fare notices follow for routes within 200 miles with specific booking details and agents listed.
A garbled despatch notes a U S cablegram about Stein Barker awarding Callan and a mission to a Honolulu station. The fragment mentions Navy wards and orders, with unclear names and dates, in a maritime context.
On December 2 a Homeseeker excursion via the Santa Fe Route will sell tickets to Arkansas Arizona Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas at one time. The fare is $2.00 for the road trip. Callom near Est Santa Fe informs informatics of the sale.
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