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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
7
Iconoclast Sam Small arrives in Savannah and ridicules the chaplain system used to bolster morale. He says ministers in uniform with crosses on their shoulders are paid to stay quiet while combatants fight, doubting the spiritual warfare's substance and value.
A New York case centers on Mrs Kate J Adams a wealthy widow who died after consuming a poison mailed to her home on High Street. Edward Rogers lodges with Adams and Henry Cornish a Knickerbocker CLUB director also received poison. Dr Hircomb and Dr Potter treated victims with mixed results. The mystery links a silver pill container and a note promising “Hromo Seltzer.”
A tragedy unfolds at Clare near the Rock Island line when Meg Thomas, a popular young woman, is killed by a former suitor who then shoots himself. The man, Harte Garver, had followed her to a schoolhouse where she had met him. after a brief conversation he drew a revolver and fired. Local residents report the incident as a fatal, intertwined complaint of love and jealousy.
The eighth annual meeting of the Western Association of Surgeons convened with president Fetrehid of Cloten presiding. Proceedings included a review of surgical papers and discussion, with attendees listed from Attinensia Dew Muthew Yowa to Bursa and Fort Morgan Celorada.
A mangled report notes a meeting where Dr Jerome M Faymond of the University of West Virginia warned against attendance at a higher education expansion. The piece mentions Sol A within it, and a Philadelphia Republican ticket. It records the December 22 county convention nominating several candidates with harmony in the party and unanimous selection of others.
Non partisan schools dominate discussions at a Kansas district meeting held at the First Baptist church. Supt. Hone and Supt. Cooper led papers on improving state education and the link between public schools and government purity, urging stronger training, neutral administration, and reforms to reduce partisan influence in teacher appointments. The event featured delegates from multiple counties and a wide-ranging debate on kindergarten roles, elementary methods, and the Shearer method of promotion.
A chaotic mix of reports from Havana and New York describes rising shares and a resumed order, with Spanish authorities reinforcing duties in un evacuated city sectors. American and Cuban forces face tension as street railroad interests draw foreign syndicates, while a public auction to decide ownership looms under Governor Di Castro. Foreign consuls plan action as security concerns rise and six expert safe breakers arrive. Washington notes Congress debates mustering more Missouri volunteers. War Department promises inclusion and early release prospects.
A railway feature reports Atchison management pledges focus on efficient operation and higher train loads. Despite mountainous routes, comparisons with Northern Pacific and Great Northern are challenged. radical changes may boost load factors while cost per mile and traffic spread influence decisions across the system.
Lawrence December 28 The buffalo herd long kept at Bismarck Grove by the Enion Pacific Railroad is sent to Denver to be placed in five city parks. The herd, once roaming the 100 acre tract, remains wild with an old bull noted as especially dangerous. A new agent from the police department takes charge of the herd.
An aging work train was dispatched from here to collect 30 cars of oil from near Great Head and bring them to this city. The Brit Mingan crew is in charge of the train and operations.
Westphalia reports Mrs. Bennett, mother of F Bennett, burned to death when a lamp tipped over while she read her Bible. She died soon after the fire, found alone in her room as flames engulfed her clothing.
In Abilene on December 13 the Young People's Baptist associations of the district gathered for a three day session. Professor I. Bo Murean of Sabetha led a discussion on Christian emancipation and papers were read. Elsie Reasoner of Osborne, who traveled during the war and to the Dutch coronation, has joined the press department.
A fragmented report notes a woman seen at her Osborne home and a missing man near Strawa. Paul Sauders, 80, vanished from his Strawa area home and no trace found after searches along the river are described. A Marion county girl testifies in a case against Rev. Joseph Pike. Elmer Beech declines Hutchinson reformatory director post offered by Governor-elect Stanley.
A jumble of notices and items from Topeka and nearby counties reports on school reunions, court and public affairs, ice clearing crews, state society activities, and political talk. The piece notes weather impacts on schools, bids for electric projects, legislative chatter, and community events from late December to early January with numerous names and places.
Thad Robbins known as Charles Jones was ordered released by Judge Foster after district attorney Lambert disclosed Robbins was in California at the time of the alleged burglaries. Investigators confirmed Robbins’s whereabouts via Catalina Island inquiries and corroborating reports, prompting discharge and highlighting a grave miscarriage of justice.
Superior Court has ordered the final distribution of Senator Leland Stanford’s estate to Mrs. Tane L. Stanford. Legacies of 5 116 000 have been paid in full except 230 000, deposited with a trust company under court order. Most of this sum is claimed by San Francisco and California for collateral inheritance tax. tax paid under protest, with rehearing granted by the supreme court.
New York December 29 The Confederate Veteran Camp of New York passes a resolution condemning Senator Butler of North Carolina for proposing pensions for ex confederate soldiers and pledging resistance to similar efforts by any southern member of Congress. The measure calls such attempts abhorrent to the camp and warrants unqualified censure.
Fire swept the Atwell block Alliance injuring several people including Fireman Robert Green who was overcome by smoke. The blaze started in Parthes shoe store and spread as burning fluids and exploding chemicals flew in all directions. Insurance will cover about half the loss with more than 100000 in damage. In San Francisco, 24 of 36 Japanese laborers appealed to land after immigration authorities initially refused entry. Acting Commissioner Larned reversed the decision and allowed land.
A secret meeting of newer pipe manufacturers convened in Akron last night to advance a proposed trust with a $30,600,000 capital. Initial indications favored a terminus of the conference with Akron works acquired, though Akron manufacturers have blocked the deal pending Bereto-re negotiations.
East Liverpool report says some smaller potteries are not wanted by the new trust and will have stock returned due to the combination's success. Harkers Pottery Co expresses refusal to join the trust. Appraisers for plants to be purchased were selected at a recent meeting. Lafayette’s Grandson Paris Dec 20. Claude Francois Philibert Geroult de Carcelles, former secretary of the French legation in Washington and Lafayette’s grandson, died today in his 70s.
New York December 29 Colonel Kimball of the quartermaster corps reports the War Department orders an iron ship of 1000 to 1000 tons to serve as a cable ship for laying undersea communications to the Philippines. The order includes 166 tiles of marine cable weighing 625 tons and 6600 cable feet needed. The vessel will carry skeleton tanks for cable coils and equipment on deck. It may also serve as a transport when not laying cable.
Augustuse W. Peters, longtime president of Meanatese borough and former chairman of the Tammany executive committee, died in New York today from heart disease. A prominent Mason born in St John’s, New Brunswick, he was about 64 years old and had led the Consolidated Exchange for many years.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a sale and notices in Fort Basj or nearby. It mentions a January date and a property sale at a local name and street in the ward, with scattered references to Bargain and purchase terms.
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