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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1898
Page
5
Special Tuesday only offers list 1 pint coffee pot items 20 cents and tea kettles 15 cents, 8 quart dinner pails ten cents, 8 quart seamless pans eight cents, envelopes ic per package. Limit one item per customer.
A dated advertisement promotes Valentine cards at half price. It lists pricing for penny Valentines 10 for 5 cents, 20 Valentines at 1 cent each, 40 Valentines at 2 cents each, 60 Valentines at 60 cents each, and comics at 5 for 1 cent. It mentions Latin and celluloid Valentines from 5 cents to $2.50 each.
A choppy report spread that Joe Leiter, called the Napoleonic figure of Chicora wheat pits, borrowed a million dollars in New York. Leiter dismissed the claim, saying he has not borrowed anywhere and could sell his wheat holdings cheaper locally. He notes abundant U S wheat supplies and sharp delivery expectations while criticizing sensationalist reports. Berlin debate on American apples and a German fruit commission meeting follow.
In Harbor Springs at a Presbyterian church meeting Pastor Cromp's nominee for postmaster clashed with a member over conduct of Christians. The minister objected as the postmaster persisted, then used a strategy to silence the speaker by ordering the choir to sing and drown out the voice.
The American Doctors announce a limited free service for new patients through February including all medical treatments except medicines. They claim many cures in Topeka and vicinity, with specialties in chronic diseases, cancers, tumors, women’s diseases, lungs, and nervous disorders. Office at West Sixth Street, Topeka.
The Chicago special, the new fast train from Denver over the Union Pacific and Chicago Northwestern railways, reached Omaha this morning on time at seven. It covered 862 miles in 34 and one half hours allowing for time differences. The first 28 miles from Julesburg were run in three minutes and other stretches matched or exceeded this pace. At Cornell Blume the train shifted to the Chicago Northwestern tracks, backed by a party of Northwestern veterans.
Five Cleveland waterworks laborers set out to cross the ice from the crib and found themselves on a drifting detached floe a mile from shore. They waved coats, were spotted by a skater, who called the fire boat Cleveland. The crew battled the heavy ice and safely brought all aboard after a tense rescue at dusk.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 7 The posse of deputy marshals in the recent Seminole burning case made six arrests yesterday of men charged with being members of the mob and expect to arrest a score more. The men in custody are John and Harry Williams Tom King Stone Martin Webb Martin and Morris.
General Lew Wallace announces that after his death his beloved study will become the city's public library. The new building in his grove costs about $40,000 and will soon be enclosed by a surrounding terrace and lawn.
Fire destroyed the Highland Park hotel in Alken South Carolina early this morning. The blaze began in the laundry room and spread through the building. Loss estimated at 140,000 dollars with 384,000 insurance. One hundred eighty eight guests were asleep but all escaped with their baggage. The hotel was a well known winter resort in the region.
A late night fire in Albany threatened the business district but was contained after hours of effort, limiting damage to David Speicher's block. Loss estimated under 5000 dollars and fully insured.
A compact wartime note proclaims the drive for victory and sovereignty from Spain. The phrase links fevered resolve with national independence, signaling a patriotic mobilization in a period of conflict.
Dr C N Thomas on Cuba mission reports from Cleveland that the war will prolong. He says Spain will not grant Cubans liberty or home rule, Cubans aim to wear Spain financially, and suffering in interior Cuba is severe while coastal cities are less bad. He notes strong Cuban hatred and cautions against optimistic peace talks.
Six hundred people visited the Montgomery at Matanzas as a Cuban band played in New York style. The World correspondent reports urgent sympathetic crowds and doubts about US aid to Spain. Captain Converse saluted a Spanish tug, signaling a possible shift in US instructions and attitudes toward Cuba. The Montgomery plans to sail to Santiago then Jamaica for coal.
New York report notes odd naval activity near Key West with torpedo boats metata and others reappearing after sailing to Gulf coast cities. Cushing and Ericsson now docked. Dubont expected from Mobile. Neot supply detail active. Marblehead and Nashville among vessels reported with coal and provisions.
Distinct quake felt yesterday around 2 o clock across southwest Virginia including Pulaski Radford Wytheville Salem and nearby towns. Telegrams describe a two part disturbance with an explosion like sound before the shock lasting about three minutes. no damage reported.
Inquest into the deaths of Marta Wysocks and Clement Koermirowich, both shot in Whitechapel on Baturtay by Marta's paramour, Karagowsit, reveals Marta's husband is now in Chicago. All parties are Russian Polish.
Fire swept a dispatches facility in Manila Madrid destroying the building and its contents. Initial reports list no injuries and note the blaze caused substantial damage to telecommunications equipment and records. Fire crews responded quickly but the extent of losses remains under investigation.
H H Boyce was found in Montreal amid bribery allegations tied to Ohio senator races and Mark Hanna’s U S Senate bid. Details show money used to influence votes, with Boyce claiming a story will shock the civilized world while avoiding direct names and payments.
In Wellington on February 7 a vast die off of fish and turtles clogs Slite Creek. Thousands of dead or decaying bass carp catfish and turtles line the banks and lines the water near the city intake. Officials fear contamination of the town’s drinking supply.
New York February report notes W A Clark, Montana mine owner, outbid Gould to acquire Fortuny’s Choosing the Model for 342 000. Clark, a Butte citizen with New York ties, governs western ventures from 42 Cedar Street. His New York home is in the Lisbon’s suites, while a $150 000 mausoleum honors his late wife at Woodlawn Cemetery. Weather: Chicago forecast partly cloudy with cold Tuesday and southwest winds.
Chicago Fen Feb. 7 Judge Brown sustains demurrer for defendants in McDonald v Illinois Central and Northwestern, part of the blacklist suits from the 1894 American Railway union strike. McDonald, a former switchman, claimed $50,000 damages for alleged blacklist actions hindering employment. appeal noted.
In London on February 7 Lady Henry Somerset withdraws endorsement of any form of suite regulation amid a misunderstood repeal of duty related contortments. The letter to George Ham Uron, secretary of Stute fir India, clarifies her stance and cites misinterpretations surrounding the issue.
Frank Bellew repeats to the district attorney his confession to murdering his brother Louie and sister Susie at the California ranch. He recounts poisoning details and states he did not give Susie water as she died. Arthur Bellew reacts with disbelief as Frank admits the act and seeks guilt, while an attorney may seek a physician aid. The case heads to the grand jury.
London February 7 Recorder Sir Charles Hail told the grand jury in the case of Lord William Nevill fourth son of the Marquis of Abercorn who was committed for trial January 31 charged with fraud in the suit Lewis against Lieutenant Spencer Clay of the Life Guards to recover 314.3 percent due on two promissory notes cashed for the prisoner he appeared to establish a prima facie case of sorcery and it would be their duty to find a true bill against Nevill The trial was set down for Wednesday next.
Rioters leave and non union riveters return to work as Wheeler&O shipyard in Bay City resumes operations after a two week strike. The state court of mediation is to take up the dispute this week. Lone and Daughters of Justice announce a Knights of Pythias hall meeting at Sixth and Quiner streets Friday with reduced admission for charter members. Best plan of fraternal Insurance promoted.
Social and personal items list Topeka residents and visitors, with event calendars for the week. Highlights include dances hosted by Mrs Hadeon and Mrs Crawford, Bethany College recital notes, Stedman Club program, and numerous visits and arrivals from Kansas City Leavenworth Emporia and Chicago social circles.
Fragmentary report outlines a fierce contest among Bailey Broderick and Curtis in the district race for judge. It notes pledges from regional figures, potential county support shifts, and expectations of who may win the ballot in the fall while detailing promises and political maneuvering surrounding the nomination.
A populist demonstration highlights Republican shortcomings with a focus on state purchases and contracts. A photographic exhibit and vouchers reveal funds used for concrete work and other expenditures, signaling concerns over misuse of public money and alleged graft within the administration.
An elderly San Francisco figure, Adolph Sutro, faced a court proceeding amid questions of mental fitness after a spell of alleged eccentric behavior. The judge ruled the case focused on his capacity to manage personal affairs, with lingering concerns about memory and judgment following prior strokes. The outcome centered on appointing a guardian to handle his property and welfare.
Reported movement indicates 80 carloads of Hawaiian sugar will be shipped by rail to the San Prevelesa wharf, then placed on vessels for transshipment to New York. The plan follows earlier arrangements, with ships returning to port after loading.
De Wolf Bepwer and John Philip Bound head to Europe with American comic opera star Americus head maestro and Capitan and Goose Vand units booked for the trip The Wolf Hopper's new season will be detailed later in The State Journal with overseas production plans and reunions among company members.
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