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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1898
Page
8
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Burglary epidemic reported in Newton with several homes entered and robbed. Thieves used surgical instruments and a watch, several residents losing small sums. Dr. S. Haury’s house noted among the targeted sites.
George H. Burr of Boston says he hears complaints mainly from New England and Kansas City. He cites Southern competition hurting cotton goods mills and notes improving business elsewhere including the West. Burr, head of St John Trust Co, is active in paper and western cattle investments.
Shawnee County Taxpayers' league heard Topeka City Attorney W A Bird urge city ownership of the waterworks plant to cut rates and fund future improvements. He outlined three paths to take possession and warned of court actions to forfeit the old franchise. County Attorney A P Jetmore supported strong measures, urging payment tenders and possible criminal action if water company offices resist.
A busy Topeka scene features the state military board in session and defense of legal action. Notable items include Judge Wood telegraph lectures on Mexico, Mrs. Annie Salyer visiting, and plans for a new bridge over the Kaw River. Local officials balance health, agriculture, and public works while theater and lecture events draw crowds.
Chicago men from Jembere & Owen closed a trade for the Lopez tract in Northern Mexico. The deal includes about 1,9900 acres and 30,000 cattle. The price paid to the Mexican owner was 20000 in some currency unit. The ranch lies along the Soto im Maring river in Northern Meano.
Paris January 14 M Loulet reelected senate president. Mr Schuerer-Kestner defeated for reelection as vice president. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support during bereavement of husband father and brother. Mrs Lee Lewellen Ophanie Lewellen Mrs F A Hepwort. California Express departs Topeka daily at 1 25 pm via Santa Fe Route with Pullman Palace and tourist sleepers. Homeseekers excursion via Santa Fe Route January 18.
Washington January 14 The senate made little progress on the Hawaiian annexation treaty as speeches remained preliminary. Senators Stewart Frye Morgen Waite Prue and Morton spoke with Stewart arguing sugar trade would not decline and natives were intelligent while Morgen supported annexation on commerce and military grounds. Morton delivered the day’s principal speech as the chamber adjourned.
Senator Hanna and the legislature have left Columbus, returning Tuesday. Supporters claim the defeat of Hanna's opposition seals a party victory, with teaflets still in place for a renewed clash next week as the race continues.
Subpoenas issued for Senator Hanna and others to appear before the senate committee next Tuesday night amid bribery accusations. Libel suits loom against several Republican papers, including T. C. Campbell’s $10,000 claim against the Ohio State Journal. Congratulatory telegrams pour in for Hanna from colleagues like Senator Foraker and Senator T. C. Platt praising his victory and party salvation.
Olathe January 14 David H Rees sues C Dickson of Edgerton for 5000 damages alleging alienation of his wife affections. Rees claims Dickson a prominent county figure and states he and Mrs Rees separated months ago. Dickson, 50, with a family, is a Topeka agriculture meeting delegate awaiting service of summons.
Seventh Day Adventists hold an institute at the Meeting House on West Fifth Street with Kansas conference workers. Elders A. F. Ballenger and W. Saddler, both from New York and Chicago respectively, lead sessions with two nurses from Battle Creek. Sessions run 10 am to 12 m and 3 to 7 pm with talks on holy power, healing, and healthful living.
Nat Barnes assists his son and daughter in Kansas City Kansas as portmaster and continues to conduct government business according to unverified reports. The item notes January 14 and highlights local postal authority activities amid a family involvement claim.
A description of insider favoritism shows Mildred Barnes, daughter of a Washington official, given an extra clerk for the registry during holidays. Claude Barnes, the postmaster’s son, holds a position but floundered in the civil service exam. Young Barnes shuttles between North and South Side offices, appearing inactive and secretive.
Aug J Bogel of Shreveport La endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as the only cure for coughs and a top seller J F Campbell of Bafford Ariz also praises it for consuming coughs and colds Dr Kines New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols proven for a quarter century with free samples at Swift Hollidays Drug Store Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup recommended by druggists Also mentions Peerless Steam Laundry services to refresh shirts cuffs and collars
A Philadelphia resident recounts a near fatal illness with severe weight loss and pain. After doctors gave up, a friend advised Electric Bitters, leading to rapid improvement over three weeks. Mentions of Livers and digestions appear alongside references to other remedies and local names in a boastful sale style.
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