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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1898
Page
4
A rough collage of editorial snippets critiques and political musings. Mentions Texe Batley Binney Cleveland and Edenards, references to confederate flags, St Louis streets, and imperialism with scattered notes on railways water supply and municipal ownership.
The piece notes a strong business revival across the country with high investment earnings expected next month. Henry Clews cites Wall Street optimism and a shift toward personal prosperity amid rising investment and corporate capital activity, signaling a buoyant economic outlook.
A garbled reflective piece critiques gossip and gender norms, mentioning restraint, women’s suffrage, and social expectations. It weaves scattered opinions about men, women, fashion for kids, and political rights into a restless stream of observations with several unclear references.
A jumbled Chicago news column compiles aphorisms and quips on culture behavior and gender roles. It spans remarks on critics, vanity, manners, education, and social norms, interspersed with unrelated metaphorical lines about sharks and fashion. The piece reads like a collage of humorous maxims without a single clear event.
A garbled mix of humorous dialogue and clipped anecdotes from various papers recounts quirky exchanges. It references a Washington Star wordplay on ambition, a joke about mineral water demand in Cincinnati, and a marshal’s whisky tale with a prisoner’s resigned reply.
A drill sergeant, unpopular with his men, leads recruits through a funeral exercise. He walks a lane between ranks and, after reaching the end, tells the recruits their ends are right but their look of regret is lacking.Youth's Companion.
District Attorney filed in the supreme court the Commonwealths answer to United States Senator Quays petition seeking a rule to show cause why a writ of elegiori should not be issued to take up the record of examination in the conspiracy case. The brief argues the prosecutions rightful, cites misuse of public funds, and notes the case rests with the district attorney under oath of office. It references the December hearing date and the role of Judge Gordons alleged influence.
In Atchison on December 20, Bill Hall a half witted inmate of the county poor farm was found dead in the inmates sitting room with two gashes in his forehead. The initial theory is murder though he may have died from assault during a night spent in the sitting room. Jim May a fellow inmate showed suspicious behavior as authorities investigate the case and possible links to Hall's death.
In Junction City the coroner's inquest into the murder of Mrs. George Covig at John Krebs's farm opened with a packed court. Testimony centered on Mrs. John Krebs, the jealous wife, as the chief suspect, with two German workers describing a scuffle and their hearing Mrs. Krebs call for help.
Salina, Dec. 29 By April 1, 1809 Salina will boast an ice plant with capacity for 50 tons daily and cold storage at 190 tons daily. The building will have a basement and no upper floor, about 16,000 feet of floor space, and the company will be incorporated with 50,000 capital, mostly Salina owned. Principal stockholders include HD Dee and Captain W E Whitlaker, with Whitlaker dedicating his time to management.
Movement began in El Dorado to establish a Butler county annual fair on 3 acres near the city on the northeast from Colonel Wat Mingford at about 67 dollars per acre. A meeting will be held to organize stock offering, subscribe, and push the 1889 fair. Land near both railway depots ensures easy access and transfer for attendees. Stock will be issued in 25 dollar shares to keep the project on a business footing with no debt.
Coffeyville December 20 Matt Afullins a farmer 12 miles west of Talasla was brought to Cofferville Friday evening fed to the wagon bed with ropes. He was violently insane and had threatened to kill his brother's child leading to a guard being placed over him until proper authorities could take him. Mullins formerly lived in Platte county Nebraska with wife and child. He was taken to Independence for trial on insanity.
In Atchison on December 20 Governor Leeds testified in a suit by John M Price Jr seeking to reopen judgment against the late State Senator Price homestead. The mortgage was given a year earlier and the son is to receive the property. A separate note mentions a dog causing the discharge of a gun wounding its master Patrick McCabe Jr aged about 16 in Yela.
Patrick McCabe Jr with his father near the river was accidentally shot on Saturday while in the corn field. He had leaned his rifle against corn shocks when a dog knocked it over triggering a discharge. The bullet struck the upper right thigh and the injury is judged not dangerous.
Friends of Bessie Sames of 108 South Maple Street in Hutchinson report her condition worsening from lockjaw after a splinter in her foot. The injury, neglected for days, has led to a serious illness feared to grow worse in the coming hours.
At a Pittsburgh area mine the Western Coal and Mining company yielded to miners' demands and workers returned. Mount Carmel shaft No 5 men refused to work earlier due to unsatisfactory conditions. Other mines anticipate further trouble amid growing discontent and operators expect to concede within reason.
At 6 15 this morning Moses grain elevator the largest in the region was found afire near the top. Volunteers arrived but could not save the building or grain. The structure and machinery valued at 20000 with complete loss. About 25000 bushels of grain inside damaged but salvageable. Insurance 6000 on building and 9000 on grain. One Santa Fe car burned.
Gets Some of the Hereford Emporia December 20 reports Hert Shank sues in district court for two heifers claimed to be bought from Charles Cross and owed $200. He filed replevin after Cross allegedly held the cattle. Sheriff O’Connor visited the farm and the cattle were pointed out. They remained there to today to arrange re-delivery through Slope farm’s Sunny Zobes.
Washington grants pensions to several veterans with varied amounts at Leavenworth and other homes. Minor Joseph G. McPherson to Topeka receives an increase. Theodore Teichgraeber plans a new mill with a light dynamo and 100 horsepower engine. J. Lowe dies in Papla after years as cashier of People’s National Bank. Burlington prepares to form a Kansas National Guard company, quickly gathering sixty volunteers.
Fragmentary note warns that a state policy to reform and economize electric lights has left the capitol dark at night. Janitors report unsafe conditions and a possible fire risk as the system was installed to aid laborers. The piece includes an odd humor line and a plug for grocery products at the end.
On Second and Walnut streets in Louisville a young lawyer and society figure, Robert McDowell, shot and wounded Pressman Little after a dispute with Little over Kate McDowell, his sister. Witnesses included Miss McDowell and Irvine McDowell. Robert surrendered to a constable and was charged with assault. he claimed the matter was a forced engagement. The incident tied to Henry Clay McDowell and Owensboro connections, with the accused urged to marry immediately.
Letters from Globe describe a record snowstorm in Southern Arizona with seven feet of snow trapping the town. Residents tunnelled through streets to maintain communication as rail service to Globe faltered and miners faced danger amid the severe weather.
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