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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1898
Page
4
A patchwork of political debate and social commentary from Chicago including Democratic divisions, territorial expansion talk, pension debates, topeka stockings, and stray notes on public figures, crime, and urban life. The text mingles US politics with foreign mentions and daily urban anecdotes from the era.
A torn Atchison Globe page fragment discusses male bravado and social pressures around Christmas, judgment of women, and public perception. It laments performance of status, captured in a photograph, and hints at personal crisis linked to community scrutiny.
A fragmented Osage City paper fragment recalls a washwoman’s quips on pricing and care, noting two dashes after a preacher’s name, debates over charity, and urging prudent giving before Christmas. It contrasts expert opinions on value with everyday observations of church, fire department, and community expectations.
In a confusing court transcript fragment witnesses disappear and reappear as roles shift. The community office, subpoenas, and a factory guard against the press are referenced, with mentions of lawyers, a secretary, and motion plans. The piece hints at ongoing delays and legal maneuvering surrounding a larger trial.
A typed fragment reports an Augusta cotton strike potentially impacting wages of workers across the South. The text is garbled but references operatives, prices, and regional effects, hinting at labor disruption and broader economic consequences in cotton markets.
In Winfield on December 24 three transient men linked to the murder of A. W. Burton were found bruised and bleeding after an assault near Baton’s mill. They identify as Morgan, Smith, and Martin and describe a late night escape, with authorities investigating if Burton’s friends attacked them in retaliation. Witness Seckuriat reported the victims were brought to county jail for examination. injuries include broken bones and possible bullets. The attackers remain unknown, with officers leaning toward a theory involving Burton’s friends.
A local ordinance outlaws certain trades and services within the city on Sundays or market days. It targets craftsmen, barters, and workers such as sailors, bootblacks, millers, and others, prohibiting payment for various services and compelling compliance under penalty. The measure specifies exemptions for specific roles and outlines enforcement and penalties.
A rail disaster around Manhattan involving a Union Pacific line caused deadly coal smoke and a chaotic clash as officers pursued suspects. One man named Monde Jit was arrested while others evaded capture. youths faced penalties in police court for jumping on moving trains and related offenses.
An early account describes a horseless carriage test run through city streets with passengers aboard. The machine reached notable speeds on the avenue routes, while operators claimed stable handling and safety during the trip.
A local conviction reports Liu gooek Smith Center Dee and Chanies Stork man found guilty of violating the prohibitory law in two courts. One count involved maintaining a nuisance and another for intoxicating liquor. Penalty set at a fine plus county jail time. Stockruae's business operated at sensiigion.
Lyon Eagle reports a dynamite blast at the Lyons Hock Sale mine injuring a boy named Thomas. The explosion scattered powder, broke his leg, stunned several others, and caused a smoke-filled rescue as workers evacuated. Initial reports of fatalities were later deemed false.
Fragments report Sunny Slope farm transfer to Stannard with Sunrise farm neighbors, a bank receiver taking possession, and court action pending to determine if foreclosure proceeds. Also noted: a new bank incorporation in St Paul with Stilwell as principal shareholder and cashier. a hog attack kills a horse in Budnia with a fatal leg injury.
Pensions granted to several Kansans and others listed include recipients such as Orwins Sordner Vermillion Hlah Shuler of Louisville and Lawrence names appear with amounts like $3 and $8. Details are scattered and partially garbled but indicate a regional pension distribution with multiple individuals receiving varying sums.
The Notice lists appoints for Harvey County areas including Patternon, Putnam, and St Metora with names such as Jesse Weaver, Nash, and T. Watts among appointees. The update cites officials Fred and Walder and references Washington as the posting location.
Thawatha plans new school buildings at the Kiekapra federation funded by James Nesbit of Atenton. The project includes a relay station for the Salt Lake line. Local families speak of new facilities and residential policies, with references to past delays and ongoing community effort.
Chicago reports Arbuckle Bros cut refined sugar prices again to retailers direct, with quotations about 5.14 cents per pound, roughly a 3/15 cent drop from the American Sugar Refining Co. price. Arbuckle reps say their terms sidestep the trust, while jobbers show mixed reaction and no firm decision on continuing direct retail sales.
Fort Scott councilman Newport introduces a broad Sunday closing ordinance amid barber shops bathhouses and streetcar and delivery services. The measure aims to prohibit all activities except breathing on Sundays, reflecting pressure from local shopkeepers.
A brief note indicates a dream or vision tied to ongoing business transactions this month. Details are sparse but suggest speculative or aspirational outcomes within commercial dealings and potential plans or proposals affecting partnerships and ventures.
R G Dun weekly review reports record level of business with exports far exceeding imports, stock exchange activity and railroad earnings boost figures. Wheat shipments reach 3.286 million bushels, wool sales surge, iron and steel demand remains strong with millions of tons contracted abroad. Failures for the week total 258 in the U S and 71 in Canada, as December payments and balances loom.
A World dispatch from Havana reports a frightening death rate with 55 to 70 daily deaths from material fever typhoid and pernicious fever. Civil registers show 49 deaths in 24 hours as two high rate parishes omitted reports. Mortality last week reached 166 per 1000 population and hospital crowding worsens as civic engineers rush cleanup efforts amid squalor and stench.
A crowded Christmas schedule highlights morning and evening sermons at Third Christian Church North Topeka Baptist First Congregational Grace Cathedral and other Topeka churches. Clergy include Pastor F E B Mallory A E Wagner and Rev W B Hutchinson. Christmas cantatas choirs and offertories scheduled with services from 10:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. including midnight Cathedral mass.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion for healthy weight gain in children, claiming it yields tidier blood and firmer flesh, better color, and stronger muscles. It emphasizes steady increases in weight as essential for present and future health, positioning the product as a reliable aid for growing youngsters.
The Reverend Dr Thomas will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday morning and evening at 11 o clock. The sermon topic will be The Perfect Man in the series Great Characters of the World.
Cantain J fr ee military attache of the United States legation in Peru arrived on the Panama liner Adumpea Hie en route to Washington He discussed plans to abrogate the commercial treaty with Peru in connection with the McCord Godfrey claim Peru’s poverty limits luxury worships and a secret mission was mentioned Victor Fridian claimed American citizenship and said Peruvian authorities confiscated his property He traveled seeking safety to San Francisco then joined the Alliance voyage to New York Captain Hickey noted prior reports of Fridian’s troubles
Dr H B Hettinger of Indianapolis endorses Detchons Mystic Cure for Rheumatism after months of ankle sprain suffering. He claims four days relief enabling walking without cane, two bottles cure, and urges all afflicted to try it. Sold by Swift Holliday Topeka druggists. Includes holiday ticket sale notice and unrelated ad copy.
A fragmented ad filled with weather dates, travel fare notes, and dubious medical claims promotes German Balm as a cure all. It lists various products from Otto Rurnhne and Kuhn & Co while touting dramatic cures for piles and other ailments, with minimal readable context.
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