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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
5
With a sharp cold snap shoppers seek value and savings as the store advertises satisfaction in price and quality. The note invites customers to visit and compare costs to ensure they get the best deal during harsh weather.
Vienna students plan partial strike with universities across the city. The cabinet council and university rectors advise a temporary suspension of lectures without closing the institutions, signaling cautious government response amid student actions.
February report shows average wage gain of 19 percent for iron workers. About 3,000 to 4,000 workers affected by the raise, with broader compensation changes implemented through the industry.
Friday evening February 4 1898 concert program at First Presbyterian Church features organ preludes with Sunele Marit Parkhurst and others, organ solos by Mr Fats Pomer, piano pieces and vocal solos by Mrs Parkhurst Mr Weer and many others. A lecture on Mexican history by J 8 Wood scheduled tomorrow evening at the hall over Manspeaker's drucery admission free. Also notices on Eureka Springs excursion tickets and De Witte Witch Hazel Salve endorsements.
At a Kansas temperance gathering Bishop Joan H. Vincent warned that self-indulgence fuels future evils, urging childhood restraint, cooking and business knowledge, and elimination of chewing gum soda water and cigarette habits. Rev. Cordley discussed a secrecy fearing reform groups. a state union praised the youth for future reform efforts and listed officers and contributors.
In Denver J W Gleed sent a letter read at the meeting, urging continuation of the prohibitory law. He argued law can be efficiently enforced by dutyful officials, warned against repeal, and urged voters to back candidates loyal to the constitution and sober, law‑abiding citizens.
Mr Charles M Hoss assistant secretary of state suggests Topeka Woolen Mill could profit this spring by washing and re-napping blankets before packing for summer. He cites practice from other mills and says a reasonable price could bring in hundreds of dollars for the plant and its successors in Topeka.
Executive committees struggled to secure 300 certificates for railroad fare to obtain reduced rates for the annual convention. Dimen visitors arrived late Wednesday afternoon, preventing delegates from paying full round-trip fares. Carnival of Nations opens Monday evening with the state band. admission ten cents. Dr Palmer will display views at First A M E church Friday evening for Sunday school benefit. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises services at 11 and 14 West Sun. Subscribe for The State Journal.
Secretary Coburn reports winter wheat in Kansas is largely above average with four-fifths of counties showing good to excellent conditions. The survey spans dozens of counties from Anderson to Woodson, noting snow cover, moisture, and favorable January weather, while listing numerous real estate transfers in the register of deeds office.
Mise Delia Day from Waterloo Iowa reports hair loss from Bakee tea wench. Reyes Hair Renewer claimed to stop falling hair. Benelli Orphans Home hosts a Carnival of Nations at Hamilton Hall with over 100 participants in national costumes. Open each afternoon and evening with daily change of programme. admission 10 cents.
The Bestoy Journal's Charles P. Bond and Franklin Mathews probe Kansas fortunes amid eastern doubt. Bond praises the state while noting skepticism about debt payment and crops. Kansans defend their progress, asserting energy and modernity against patrician judgment from Massachusetts and New York.
Nice Little Tommy is named Toray Lewis a Kansas City born boy arrested in Topeka during Pestival week for allegedly stealing a purse from Mrs. James Brown of Oaklain. He cried, claimed innocence, was released after a dismissal and his mother pleaded from Kansas City. A Kansas City paper notes another incident with detectives watching him in a store crawl and a purse theft, with officers seeking the purse owner to prosecute the boy.
The city of Paris sold an enormous painting to Henry Clay Frick for about 180 dollars and it will be displayed in the Carnegie library gallery in Pittsburgh. The artwork titled Elena the Bread measures 2 feet long and 16 feet high.
Partick Sullivan is bound over to district court for trial on charges connected to an attempted robbery at the insane asylum. Other defendants Jordan and McDowan were released after arrest. Annie Kiernan seeks restitution from J A Bradshaw for rent and care claims related to a railway worker injured in a wreck. Proceeds presented before Justice J L Gay.
Queenstown reports muting wind during the last days especially near the Irish coast. Chicago weather indicates fair conditions for Kansas with warmer temperatures and southwest winds tonight and Friday.
Fragmentary OCR from North Topeka lists items like Bibles almanacs and books for sale, names individuals such as Baker and Skinner, mentions visits and meetings, and references a change taking effect in March, though details are garbled and names and places are inconsistently rendered.
Scribner's Magazine 1898 previews a grand program including Lodge's The Revolution stories by Henry Cabot Lodge, Howard Pyle art lineup with 108 paintings, Page's long novel reconstruction themes, Kipling and Davis contributions, and Life at Girls College. A two color prospectus with Maxfield Parrish decorations will be sent on application.
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