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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1898

Page

4

State Journal masthead and advertising notes

The State Journal appears as a historic local paper with references to publisher Frank P. MacLenn and various masthead credits. It lists contributors or staff such as Burtieg and Horner and hints at advertising access, subscription details, and carrier delivery notes for the Topeka area.

the State Journal Frank P. Maclenn Cry Topeka Rae Fuera Josmal Burtieg Jvyann Horner Belt Phome Bon Porter Puiaing Wayne

Monument to John A. Martin Prompts Kansas Tribute

The Kansas public contemplates erecting a monument to John A. Martin, lauded as a devoted public servant from the early state days. Articles praise his service as adviser, war leader, and governor enforcing law, with a pledge to fund and start the shaft at Osage Ridge.

Kansas St. John John A. Martin Marin Hugur Rees Commonwealth John AL Martin Buing Tod

Reflections of 4 Bachelor Prom from the New Fork Press

A collection of humorous reflections on bachelor life with sharp lines on marriage and love. It lampoons men and women through casual bits about rooms, furniture, and social behavior. The tone mimics a light magazine column, weaving comic observations and fleeting thoughts.

Glove Sights From the Atchison Globe Noted Wit

A fragmented column from the Atchison Globe discusses social quirks and aphorisms about goodness, appearances, and gossip. It mentions an Atchison society girl envied by peers, and hints at public attitudes toward marriage and secrecy. A brief item notes Avetin Corbin’s fondness for candy.

Emperor William centerimial medal issued for veterans

Notes recall a new Emperor William commemorative medal honoring grandfathers of veterans, with regimental displays and a crown bearing portrait. Also mentions Gladstone's sister and Mary Glynne's marriage, violinist Sarasaze laureate, and a Paris Conservatoire prize anecdote.

William Willem Emperor William Gladstone Stephen Glynne Mr. Gladstone Mary Glynne Tord Lyttelton Serasaze Aru Ty Auber Sarasaie Paris Conservatoire Wy Bis MMi

Chicago News Proverbs and City Gossip Fragments

A cluster of quirky lines from Chicago news prose notes that four people should never walk in a driving ruin and that the central figure in New York's 400 is just a cipher. It remarks on ballroom dress, warm hearts, optimism about intentions, and a gossiping woman who repeats herself.

New York

Reserve Will Not Open In Pottawatomie Lands Row

Washington reports the senate appropriations committee backs Indian funding with an $41,000 increase and expands duties for inspectors and the Dawes commission. The interior secretary may finalize rolls of the five civilized tribes, provisions for water supply aid in the southern Ute reservation and Kansas boundary law changes are noted.

Pottawatomie Jackson County Washington Senate Committee On Ute Reservation Colorado Futtewatemles Kansas

Pack Train to Alaska for Four Infantry Companies

Arrangements are made to transport four companies of the United States Army from Vancouver barracks to Dyea and Skaguay, Alaska. Companies A and B of the Fourteenth Infantry will sail from Tacoma on the steamer Cuesa around February 1, while Companies B and M go by the steamer Cottage City from Seattle around February 24. The pack train departs Vancouver today, with passage aboard the steamer Signal, and it is reported that the Ninth Infantry or the Twenty-fifth Infantry may be ordered to join the movement at Vancouver barracks.

Smce Portland Vancouver Barracks Dyea Skagusy Alaska Fourteenth Infantry Tacome Stearman Cuesa Cottage City Seattle Atria Ninth Infantry Twenty-fifth Infantry

Plans to Seek Receivers for Karwas Pacific Road

John C. Corwin special counsel for the government will travel to St Louis to present to Judge Sanborn a motion seeking indefinite postponement of foreclosure on the Karwas Pacific railway. A second motion asks the right to pay off the first mortgage and a third seeks appointment of receivers to manage the road during settlement proceedings.

Omaha Neb John C. Corwin Pacific Roads Bt Louis Sanborn Chewitt Court excIne Karwas Pacific Railway Mortengelien

Maher After McCoy Fight Within Sixty Days Offered

Buck Connelly of Pittsburg covers Kid McCoy's $35,000 forfeit and issues a challenge to back Maher for the world title. Fight to occur within six weeks after signing articles. Includes political vote notes from Pretoria and a Sarsaparilla promotion.

New York Buck Connelly Pittsburg Putas Maher Police Gazette Kid McCoy Maher McCoy Aoe Orce Connelly

Millions Protest Removal of Mgr Schroeder by German Clergy

In Columbus on February 10 a large assembly of 45 German Catholic priests from across the United States protested the removal of Mgr Joseph Schroeder from the Catholic University chair of dogmatic theology in Washington. They criticized the trustees, presented an address of regret, and its delegates claimed a 2,000,000 strong church constituency. Schroeder accepted a $4,000 purse as he prepared to depart for a professorship in Münster.

Mgr Joseph Schroeder Columbus Josephinum United States Mer Munster Westphalia William Mgr. Schroeder Catholic University Washington, D.C Mar Schroeder Marr. Schroeder Mar. Schroeder

Congregation Reaffirms Pastor C C Brown in Chicamoas

In Chicamoas on February 18 the Green Street Congregational Church members voted to retain their pastor Rev Charles O Brown, decline his resignation, and commend his penitence. Trustees signed resolutions praising his work and asking the Chicamoas association to consider mercy in his case.

Chicaro Green Street Chiaries O. Brown Tristees Trown Ans Chicamo Association

Cuban Senate Row Ends With Cannon Eruption

The Cuban debate dominated the Washington senate chamber for hours as Cannon Utah and Mason Illinois urged resolutions. An onlooker’s remark about Cuban patriots costing $20 per rifle sparked a tense scene before Cannon sought clarification and the chamber returned to order. Bay G A R Colony in Victoria plans a Matagorda county land grant for 2000 acres to establish a model modern community. Jesse Grant tours Mexico’s coffee lands seeking land to colonize with Americans and secure government consent.

Washington Senate Cannon Utah Mason Hale Home of Representatives Senate Chamber Precident United States Cuba House Bay G. A. R Victoria Tex John E. Pierce Tres Yulseley Matagorda County Grand Army of the Republic Matagurds Bay City of Mexico Jesse Grant General Grant Pacific

Independence to Pave Main Street with Vitrified Brick

Independence approves a paving ordinance for Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue using vitrified brick. The project, funded by bond issues, estimates costs and will hire 150 workers as a new large brick plant with $56 000 capital is established by local businessmen.

Rarttral Sas

Voting Contests Spur Office Prizes Across Roads

President Fish of the Milneis Central bans gifts to drivers and office staff fueling a wave of voting contests for popular employes. Past drives included car repairers and clerks, with ballots traded and thousands of votes cast, causing rivalry and a public spectacle in Topeka and beyond. George Elliott won the mechanic prize with over 123000 votes, while Dan Cain topped the clerk category amid a total vote count above 400000.

Pish Annels Central al Fe St Kianapols Topeka Santa Fe Fish Milneis Central Dan Cain George Elliott New Daily Press de Ulanks George Eilutt Fllett Dan Cali Mr. Eliott Frst

Fort Hays Reservation Report Moves to Kansas

Senator Carter from the public lands committee has substituted a report on Senator Haker's bill to grant Fort Hays military reservation to Kansas. The report asserts it is the government’s power to encourage learning institutions and development of education in the state.

Washington Carter Committee On Public Janis Haker Fort Hayes Kansas Senate

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Readers

A reader testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy proves effective with no better medicine on the market. The note emphasizes voluntary praise, urging others to try the remedy for relief, without payment or promotional puffery.

Chamberlain Grenville

Western Kansas to host new branch colleges policy backed

A Kansas committee urges passage of a bill to establish western branches of the state agricultural college and normal institute. It argues Fort Hays site fits arid belt needs and would serve about two thirds of the state, adding aggressive agricultural and educational value.

Sericultural College Kansas Fort Hays Military Reservation State of Indian Territory Ts Miliitary Interior Department United States State of Kansas Manhattan Krey County State Normal Institute Emporia Lyon County Collee Uve

Mattox Not Drunk After Release Claim Newton Spree

Clyde Mattox, recently paroled in Kansas, denies a Newton dispatch alleging escapades. Mattox and penitentiary officials say the identity may be mistaken or a hoax. He visits a newspaper office to defend himself, pleading for public understanding and relief from embarrassment to his mother and supporters.

Newton Kansas Landis W. T. Tipton Mattox Ubir

Newton Liquor Cases Shake Court Over Hop Tea

Two more convictions follow a district court session in Newton as Ed Dehruler of Burton faces three counts. The so called hop tea was tested by EB HOS Bailey who found 24 percent alcohol content. Williams was tried on one count for a nine pm sale, rearrested after a warrant issue nullified a prior sale.

A. F Williams Wiliams

Workmen Row To Clean Dead Fish From Slate Creek

In Wellington on February 10 a crew in skiffs dredges dead fish from Slate Creek to curb pollution of the water supply. They will remove and bury the fish, cleaning the water source. The public praise the water company for the effort as residents refuse to drink the water after the fish incident.

Wellington Slate Creek

W. C T U Reform Schemes Filed In Winfield Petition List

Senator Baker presented six petitions from the W C T U of Winfield Kansas urging voluntary arbitration to curb rail strikes, state anti-cigarette laws, banning interstate gambling by telegraph or telephone, prohibiting Kineto scope fights, stopping extended news descriptions of fights, and raising age protections for girls to 18 in territories. A Fort Scott protest against a general bankruptcy bill was also presented. Clay Center noted a late night arrest of five boys aged 13 to 16 causing much excitement.

Baker Winfield Organization Washington W. c. TU Winfeld Kan Felows Territories Taker Fort Scott Kay Clay Center

Pensions in Kansas and hotel change noted in brief

Washington on February 1 grants pensions to Kansas residents including Original Pietcher Meredith and others with increases and reissues. A separate note on February 10 mentions a bill to pension Mrs. Hanback, widow of ex-Congressman Hanback. In Minneola on February 20 I Snyder reports a hotel change of hands.

Washington Pietcher Meredith Huatchinson John B. Munshaw National Military Home Leavenworth Philip Poling Pawnee Station Norman G. Webster Topeka Hugh Little Kara Ee Ae Richardson Elk Falls John Edwards Easton Hanback Curtis To Way A. Hanback Kansas City Kan

Sought and Refurnished the Oe Hotel of This City

From Kansas towns Emporia reports rain improving drought conditions. Clay Center notes Walter Newman plans Klondike supplies trip. engineers oversee Republic River dam work requiring 200000 feet lumber. other items include local notices and an ad for Dr. Serena Seren salve noted for curing skin ailments.

Clay Center Walter Newman Allan Newman Klondike Pactic Coast

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