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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1898

Page

4

Permanent Home for Giste Journal and Offices

The Giste Journal announces a new permanent home at a corner avenue near the Botier Building, listing telephone contacts and noting offices of the American Newspaper Publishers as Sociailnn. The notice mentions readers and advertisers will find access at the new site.

Eos Giste Journal Ewnatns Ana Jee Sorner Incas Tsone Bett Botier Eaty

Railroad Consolidation and Labor Movements Rise

The piece discusses railroad mergers under one management extending toward a national transport trust, reducing competition and trimming salaries. It notes the shift toward consolidation, potential benefits from lower costs, and ongoing labor movements including the American Federation of Labor and wage debates in Washington. It also mentions Prince Ho Benlohe’s wage increase as a broader prosperity signal.

Tnbor Witerford Aire Presi-Danis Anlurfen Tris Afercan Feteraton

Fragmented Globe Sights on Social Spendthrift Teens

A chaotic clipping lampoons dating habits and courtship rituals in Atchison. It notes girls spending money on candy and ribbons, warns of future husbands and poverty from unsound pursuits, and critiques political grandstanding, monopolies, and a failing perpetual motion joke. The piece riffs on social mores, money, and public policy with humor and irony.

Atchon

Chicago News Proverbs Render Odd Moral Bits

The column presents a string of sayings and adages about money marriages work and social behavior with scattered references to travelers sheriffs Indians and women. The humorous items depict everyday life and human foibles in a dated voice.

In Danger of a Mob over Christian Science Beliefs

Neighbors in Kokomo Indiana erupt in furious anger toward a Christian Science community led by Roy Shevenseun in Jackson township. Members deny illness and eschew physicians, causing several deaths after medical aid was rejected. A widow, Mrs Samuel Puller, pleaded for a regular doctor before dying, but was denied.

Christian Stevenson Samuel Puller

New Chicago Pireboat to be largest in America

Chicago plans a new firefighting river vessel to protect property along the river. Designed by A W Goodfied, the boat will cost about 60000 funded by foreign insurance tax. It measures 118 feet long, 25 feet 6 inches wide, and 12 inches draft with three pump sets and 10000 gallons per minute capacity.

America Hicago Chicago Atse Tan Weasel

Poster Girls Must Go in Brooklyn Tights and Tulle Scandal

Brooklyn authorities and grand jury react to a Sunday fashion display by poster girls and designers. Justice Aspinwall hears a presentment condemning the act as a reflection of outraged public sentiment. The piece notes moves by theater managers to remove objectionable awards and hints at travel ads for California routes.

Grand Jury Brooklyn Joseph Aspinwall County Court

Poison Ivy Cure Story Promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla Testimonial

Charles Morais of Cambridge Massachusetts recounts years of ivy poisoning and illness, claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla cured him and his children after five bottles. He notes improved weight to 175 pounds and savings from not needing other medicines, urging others to use the remedy.

Charles Morris Lesingston Avenue Nori Cambridge Mass Vermont Hood Charles Morais

Returned Spaffordite Exposer Recites Experiences

John A. Dickson of Lebanon, Smith county, recounts joining Spaffordite supporters who led a colony from Urat county to Jerusalem in 1908. He describes manipulative leaders, brutal oppression, ruined families, and his later lectures debunking the sect while warning against religious impostors and coercive proselytizing.

John A. Dickson Lebanon Smith County Urat County Jerusalem Spoftorbiter Jes Alia Ae Tnt Mr. Dickson Spoffordites Chicago Spofford Palestine Spriffordites Wie J. A. Wricht The Lebanon Journal Joseph H. Myers Fey Myera D. D. Yonths Jeruaalem FeMitiver Jacobs H. D. Heyde Yentie Wright Jacob Joshuas John Henrys M Foreden Dickson

Berryton Farmers Institute Opens With Packed Program

Berryton hosts a three day Farmers Institute with morning afternoon and evening sessions Thursday and Friday. Topics cover dairy cattle stock fertility soil moisture flowers animal feeding physiology training gardens and farm management. Notable speakers include W H Coultis F C Bur His Kansas state college O P Upderatt Jacob Radeks Deborah Longshore George A Dean and N T Tevts. Train service via Missouri Pacific lines Topeka to Berryton.

Farmers Institute Berryton W. H. Coultis Keeponse W. P. Popenoe F. C. Bur Kansas State Agricultural College O. P. Upderatt Kansas Bradford Miller H . R. Witen M. J. Ki Inbans Jacob Radeks B.D. Tomson Hoy Joseph Longshore Paul Fischer Annetron Walter Staples Joseph Radoli

Was Ward Lynched In Kansas Rumors Stalk Fate

Kansas report from Columbus and Galena says Sheriff Sparks cannot confirm Ward's fate after mob possession. Widespread belief holds Ward was hanged and his body cast into a mining shaft. Officials condemn mob actions and promise a rigid investigation amid conflicting theories of his disappearance.

Ward Columbus Sparks Galena Andre Biso Lansing Gaiuni Richard Ward Dennis Brown J. B. McCain Sherif Sparks Opintons Memphis

Kansas Grand Circuit formed uniting Southeast Kansas fairs

Representatives from Southeastern Kansas fair associations met in Chanute to form the Kansas Grand Circuit. The circuit includes Wichita Chanute Coffeyville Parsons Independence Girard Winfield and Fredonia. Officers elected include H G Toler president J H Brewster vice president and FP J Cooper secretary treasurer. Purses set at 200 and 300 for most fairs. Wichita to offer 1000. Dates set for August 3 to October 16.

Chanute Wichita Fred Erie Parsons Coffeyville Independence Girard Winfield H. G. Toler Metropolitan Police Board of J. H. Brewster FP. J. Cooper Fredonia

Veatch Declares Candidacy for Fifth District Congress

J. J. Veatch, 38, a former Thinllows cavalry private and first lieutenant who served from 1861 to 1865, announces his bid for Congress in the Fifth district. A Washington County resident since 1571, he owns the Post-Register at Washington, farms a half-section west of the city, and his son runs the paper’s business affairs.

Clifton Veatch Washington Congress J. J. Veatch Thinllows Cavalry Haing Gravaily Alabama Kansas Washington County Post-Register City

January Weather Report from Lawrence Sets Record

Lawrence reports January 19th is the warmest since 1582 and the wettest in 31 years. Mean temperature over six degrees above average. snow depth well above average at over 12 inches. rainfall nearly three inches above average. Calm and cloudy with unusually high mean humidity and low barometer.

Lawrence Chancellor FH

Postmaster Mattoon’s Chicago to Iola Service

In Iola February 2 Fortieth year since a Geneva Kansas post office opened with Dr Stone as postmaster and J M Mattoon as assistant. After three years Mattoon became postmaster in 1861 with Lincoln’s signature. Since then he has served the country and community without a day’s lapse amid Kansas changes.

Iola United States Geneva Allen County Stone J. M. Mattoon oMce Ofice Mattoon A. Lincoln Kansas

Scarlet Fever Outbreak Reported in Salina

A Salina report from February 2 notes scarlet fever cases arising at the home of Frank Preeman on South Tenth street, signaling a local health concern and urging precautionary measures.

Salina Frank Preeman South Tenth Street

Revival at Burrton and county notices in Ellis Jewell Newton Ed Dorado Waverly

Burrton reports a large revival at the Baptist church with many seekers. In Ellis county January wheat conditions are markedly improved. Jewell City notes cattle king Fred Beeler with 4500 head and a parallel hog tally. George A Sorick funeral at Jewell City M E church. Newton hosts a Second Regiment K N G military event at Wrights Opera House February 23. Ed Fetrow dies from severe burns incurred near a stove pipe. Waverly uncovers a large deposit of pure calcium near town after tests by chemists.

Burrton Baptist Church Reeh Mr. Falta Mra McMillen Lyons Mra. McMillen Ly Gamble Singer Jewell City Fred Beeler Tonte Township Jewell County M. E. Church George A. Sorick

Co operative Mutual Insurance Meet Opens in Chicago

Representatives from eastern and western states begin a three day session at the Great Northern hotel for the third annual meeting of the National Association of Co operative Mutual Insurance Companies. President Worbes notes growth and asserts costs are 40 to 80 percent lower than stock policies.

Chicago Great Northern National Association of Co-Operative Mutual Insurance Companies Timneis Missouri Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan New York Ohio Kansas Lidiana Nebraska Massachusetts Worbes Hines J. C. Baker Town

Hopeful for Hawaii Annexation Faces Votes Shift

Washington February 2 The Hawaii annexation treaty gains support as friends of the measure led by Senator Davis expect 60 Senate votes for ratification. They plan to press the treaty this year, signaling improved prospects after executive session debates and a defeated motion to postpone until March 1.

Friends of Annexation Washington Fev Senate Friends Davis Fresen Relations Committee Friends of Rafification Thurston

Four New Saw Mills Planned for Michigan Pines and Cedar

Kirby Dennis Cedar company buys pine and cedar timber on 189000 acres from Lac Labelle Munsing and H D Waldbridge. Four mills to be erected in Michigan and begin operation before May 1 employing 1000, with capacity to cut 12000 shingles daily. Additional timber contract for 166000 feet for dairy rathamd tes.

Michigan Marriett Wis Kirby- Dennis Cedar Company Lac Labelle Company Ue Munsing Company H. D Waldbridge Munsing Mich Kirby-Dénnis Company Upper Peninsula Kirby- Dennis Company Oir Rathamd Tes

Seven police captains reduced to patrolman ranks

Seven acting police captains were reduced to patrolmen to free positions for civil service eligibles certified to Chief of Police Kiples by the civil service commission. The move surprised officials as the commission’s role ends with certification and Chief Ripley could choose to keep his captains by overriding eligibles. Mayor Harrison reportedly urged strict adherence to civil service law.

Chivage Kiples Civil Service Commission Bovine Ripley Harrison

Peary Receipts Attached in Lawrence Lecture Row

Lawrence February 2 share of lecture receipts due Lieutenant R B Peary was attached by D Howerseck for breach of contract. Peary had been booked to lecture at Bowersock Opera House but the management moved the engagement to University ball without notice.

Peary Lawrence R. B Peary D. Howerseck Bowersock Opera House Bowerseck University Ball

Editor of the World Herald Exonerated by Court

Omaha February court ruling clears Mr Hitchcock publisher of the World Herald after Judge Keysor issued an injunction against publishing saloon notices. The paper published the resolution, Hitchcock cited for contempt. court ruling upholds press liberty while noting political council composition and party endorsements.

World-Herald Omaha Keysor District Court Ace Gibert M Hirshcock Leeds Keyser Weer Hitchcock Hitehouck

Duluth Reelects Mayor Beating Opponent by 1200

In Duluth Minnesota yesterday, incumbent Henry Trusben was reelected mayor by about 1200 votes over challenger Eimerfaltchet. The result confirms continued Republican leadership in a closely watched local race.

Duluth Minn Henry Trusben Eimer F_alltchetl

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