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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1898
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment shows a terse advert notice about subscription terms and prices, mentioning weekly rates and a future edition. It references an address on Avenue and notes the newspaper’s archive being open to readers.
The article rails at trusts combines and monopolies as legislators and courts grapple with their power. It recalls a Supreme Court hearing about railroads and a defense that good and bad trusts exist, arguing disobedience unless railroads unite to ignore the law, with Justice Brewer’s blunt lines on bonds and enforcement.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe discusses social judgments about men and women, noting how easily a man can be seen as worthless or worthy. It contrasts domestic roles and prompts reflection on gender expectations.
An unclear OCR fragment notes varied apparel in Topeka St Joe and other places. Some men wear suditeridum and jubilee buttons while others wear none, as references to barberist travel and whist-playing wives appear garbled.
Fragmentary editorial style piece links the devil to disdain for good books. It cites the true prophet poorly understood by his own people and warns that a drugged conscience makes Satan ready for settlement. It contrasts speaking privately with speaking about others and urges self scrutiny over pride.
Parents and teachers clash over a strict policy by Principal Elizabeth Tharpe at Euclid School. Pupils staying after hours for alleged truancies draw remonstrances from residents while board officials review the case.
Gilliam Missouri reader writes that a spinal tumor and nerve headaches vanished after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He credits 2 to 3 bottles for complete cure, noting renewed health appetite and vitality.
Atchison Globe criticizes pension boards that meet weekly to examine applicants and set pensions. Seven applicants appeared before Atchison County’s board, costing $1 for examination, while state and national totals show rising pension draws and widows counted among beneficiaries.
Washington date line reports Mrs. Mark Hanna and other prominent women were ignored in the guest list for a charity subscription hop hosted by elite Washington figures. The event, held under Mrs. Hitt’s care, drew sharp criticism from Hanna supporters despite high attendance and a lively midnight dance led by Frank Lee. Some blame marine corps appointments and clubmen for the omission, while noting the Hanna family and daughter were left uninvited.
Turner a noted forger faced a hung jury after a late night deliberation in a case involving a forged 35.20 check. Judge Wofford pressed for verdict while Turner, acting as his own attorney, claimed Lowe's malice and sought a new panel as prosecutors planned a March 3 report.
Fragrant palatable tablets stamped C C Cascaret Candy Cathartic. Pat one like candy, purify and destroy germs in mouth and throat, stop souring of undigested food, stir liver, tonify and strengthen bowels for natural action. Widely advertised in press, best ad is Cascarets own quality. Mineral Water finest in the west. Dundee ushter’s testimonial from Kan.
Feb 26 Kansas State Oratorical Association held its annual contest hearers at Washburn. Elliott won first place with diverse speakers from Baker, Southwestern, Ottawa, Kansas, and Emporia colleges, while Washburn placed fifth. Bennett of Dickinson County is dead and Peck, deputy revenue collector, died at Fort Scott Lawrence.
W S Cowty of Kansas, calling himself the new St John the Baptist, sails to Washington claiming a revelation that Robert G Ingersoll will be converted to Christianity and become a defender of the faith. Cowty, a negro, says his mission targets the rich and will bring a holy kiss salutation to followers.
Willis K Folks of Newton keeps Crimean wheat in his office from a Harvest county farm near Newton. Imported from Turkey it costs 5 dollars per bushel. Folks experiments with 30 acres this year. Last year’s Newton crop averaged a bit over half a bushel per acre with poor growth due to stiff spring plowing.
Herington February 26 R J Bennett representative from the fifty eighth district in Dickinson county died at his home yesterday from liver cancer He was among the best known and popular members of the last legislature and a friend of organized labor He leaves a wife and three children The remains will be taken to Troy New York for burial He was born August 23 1855 in New York City and moved to this bishop 1887 to work as a train dispatcher for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific.
The Leavenworth Standard reports quarterly pension payments at the Soldiers' home began yesterday afternoon, drawing many pensioners to town. Many appeared intoxicated, while robbers target veterans' stipends, prompting officers to parade the Pike to shield pensioners between the city and home amid ongoing debauches.
Sheriff Everbards names three special deputies Peter Joss Liam Storm and three regulars John Bisderman Richard BicCormick Thomas J Brown to patrol day and night for ten days. He pledges full effort to guard veterans from marauding gangs along the pike and Wastechapel quarter during pension week.
The Marion Record riffs on an old weather quip about mild winters and May wheat, then shifts to a Kansas city wire update. Pensions granted to named veterans include Cauries McManus and Leavenworth entries. Eureka stockman Marry Hoover injured in a train incident and taken to police station for treatment. Mayor J. B. Peck of Port Scott dies after paralysis. A O U W Grand Lodge session closes with debate on assessment and Degree of Honor.
A four story wholesale house will rise at 510 and Sir Jackson streets by W A L Thompson Hardware company. The 50 by 160 foot pressed brick building will serve wholesale needs with an alley load and front exit. The Kaness avenue retail store remains, plans soon ready, and construction aimed before fall.
A long account of Sara E Bowen from Pers Indianay describes eighteen years of suffering and lack of sleep and food before finding relief after using Dr Williams products. The excerpt frames her relief as a life renewed and urges other women to seek the same help.
Tickets for Homeseeckers excursions on the first and third Tuesdays of January February and March to Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arizona and New Mexico. Minimum round trip rate seven dollars. stone fare for the round trip plus 35.00. For full details contact Florida Lewis City Ticket Agent.
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