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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1898
Page
4
The notice provides the State Journal address at Permanent Home Topeka and the Potter Building New York office for the American Newspaper Publishers Association, stating files of the paper are always open to advertisers or readers.
A fragmented Medina Record article discusses racial and health themes, citing Dr. H. F. Doknan and others. It argues degeneracy among Black populations due to postwar conditions, urges temperance and reform, and mentions public policy and social reforms.
A garbled clipping mentions Max Nordau as a student of degeneracy, warns of societal chaos by 1300, and references William B. Rate, Barn Jones the evangelist, and a Cartersville gathering of young men. It cites Justice Brewer visiting Charleston, a Libby Prison talk by Bishop McCabe, and Anson Stokes Phelps Jr presenting a library selection on India, China, Corea, and Siam alongside other antique manuscripts.
A reminiscence recalls William H. Atkinson former owner editor and publisher of the Philadelphia Record for 20 years, plus a tale of ex Senator Jenni in Statuary Hall and a farmer who joined General Shelby’s army. Other notes mention banker William Washington Browne of Richmond, Va, a Canadian tobacco magnate funding university chairs, and Empress Elizabeth’s letter to Bismarck on Heine. Colonel J W Slatter recalls Watterson and a shell strike during the war.
In humorous notes from the Atchison Globe readers comment on local manners. The column mocks religious arguments over calendars and uses playful but sharp examples of name changes and social rituals among Atchison residents.
Fragmented items from a 19th or early 20th century paper mention Sant Jones trading for a mule team Elk county and a coyote attack rumor near Beeville, with notes about taxes, bad weather, and a local burglary of a hen house in Hutchinson.
The Green Coal Co extends New Year wishes to its customers and thanks them for past favors. It promises continued value and aims to please, noting efforts to settle old accounts and introduce a new manager to handle collections.
Salina Kansas January 2 a local woman Mrs Phillips refused for two years to build a sidewalk and the city council moved to force the work and levy the cost on her property. She deeded away a 12 foot strip abutting the sidewalk nullifying the plan and forcing the city to use funds.
Ree eran Jan 3 report describes Charles Carnage and Phillip Gorin among men struck by a Missouri Pacific train near Rice five miles east of Concordia. Carnage thrown under the car, amputation required, severe injuries feared internal damage. Gorin, the grocer deliveryman, injured as a wagon was struck and shattered by the same train at a crossing.
Independence January 2 C L Bloom of Mefiride Bloom plans to bore three prospect wells at Girard seeking gas and oil. The town favors gas for industry yet to be determined if Girard lies within the gas belt. Also notes local political candidacies and Sunday closing orders in Pittsburg and Hutchinson news.
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla combines sarsaparilla Dock bullingia and iodide of potassium with Mandrake Dandelion Ave Ursi Juniper Berries and Pipsiavena. It asserts superior healing, including a case of a girl cured after seven years of eczema and multiple doctors.
County Attorney Fall has routed several old-time felons while Hughes evaded the law for years. He gave bond for appearance in the January district court term and was released. Also reports: Santa Fe Elevator begins handling corn for southern ports and liberty trade, expecting solid business in two months. Abilene notes Port Hayes pasture rental near Hays City, 7,300 acres leased to feed hundreds of head during the coming season.
J Pierpont Morgan takes steps to widen his financial reach by forming the Boston Elevate Railway Company with a $10,000,000 capitalization to buy and operate elevated railways in Boston and suburbs. West End Street Railway stockholders are invited in at 106 percent.
Washington reports on a government purchase of 15 acres atop Lookout Mountain Tennessee for a national park. General Boynton says a bill may be introduced to fund 46 thousand dollars for the project. The site will link Craven's House with the battlefield markers and Confederate monuments will be placed within the park.
A New York dispatch notes investors in New York and New England expected a South Carolina wool mill scene but finds 17 mills in North Carolina with several more planned. The North Carolina mills are cashing strong profits with annual dividends from ten to twenty percent, while South Carolina grows wool heavily and may soon rival in mill activity and water power.
Gus Hills Vaudeville company wraps a Kansas City run and moves to Crawford theatre next Wednesday. Seat sales start at Rowley & Snow’s drug store for 7 and 10 cents. The big acts include Rice’s extravaganza 1492 at Grand Opera House next Thursday and a New Year’s Holden Comedy matinee and evening. Mr Lane praised 1492, naming Venite Stuart and the chorus as highlights. Seats priced 25, 50, 75 cents. The Brownies spectacle may show at the Grand Opera House next Saturday. The Holden Comedy company played to good crowds, with The Two Orphans and Captain Herne performed. militia took part in the latter.
Kenosha Wisconsin begins the new year with a municipal resolution to remove all slot machines. District Attorney Buckmaster warned immediate action or transfer of the issue to proper officers for drastic measures. Mayor Cully announced that the machines must disappear from the city.
One fare for the round trip plund two dollars for tickets to Arkansas Arizona India Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Apply to agent Santa Fe Route for details. There is no finer or more varied line of souvenirs kept by Olof Ekberg 71 Kansas Ave. Educate Four Bowera With Cascarets. Candy Cathartic cure constipation.
In Washington Prof Olivier Gutter of Smithsonia argues science can end crime by brain upbuilding and memory reshaping. He claims emotional excretions indicate criminal tendencies and proposes surgically guided brain formulations to replace bad memories with good, curing immorality in early schooling.
Wealthy New York widow Hetty Green and her daughter Silvia become Hoboken residents. They leased a fashionable home at the southwest corner of Troomfeld and Thireenth streets and took possession last Saturday. The note mentions a local Promenade concert and dance to be held January 8 by The Mid Continent Shirt Collars and Stife.
Report on canal refilling to the Potomac with crappie and bass catch details. Cedar Point area yielded many crappie and bass, including a large bass and several fish around five pounds total, with smaller specimens noted. Describes stocking progress and fishing results across various sites.
Philadelphia reports future weather forecasts may rely on multiple kite stations between the Rockies and the Atlantic. Willis J. Moore of the U S Weather Bureau says high altitude observations at five miles up reduce surface turbulence, potentially changing midpoints and timing of storms and directing future storm paths.
An urchin text promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive for pneumonia during cold season. Claims the remedy cures coughs from colds and offers 50 cent sizes at drug stores. Also notes Burlington trains with wide observation vestibules and new equipment, praising management.
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