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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1898
Page
4
The State Journal contains subscription notices and editorials on law enforcement funding. It notes the metropolitan police law of Kansas and public interest in prohibitory enforcement. Also appears short blurbs about Governor Pingtoe, Sir William Eden?, bank leader William M Singerly, Senator Quay, and fashion notes on rulers, journalists and German emperor attire.
A Wichita column ridicules Philadelphia editors and social snobbery, dissecting a critique of Kip Van Winkte and Andrew Jackson references. It laments the taste and English of Philadelphia writers, questions editorial judgments, and notes debates on city governance and state funding for police.
A fragmented 19th century piece jokes on women's intelligence and social roles, noting a home rule party of women and a female pawnbroker. It mocks law knowledge, servant girls, and household habits with rustic aphorisms about thermometers and sleep.
Frontier town briefs report a dog fight and a cock fight on the streets, plus quirky 주민 chatter from Hawk Valley and Glasco. Sporadic updates cover water works, school events, and local gossip, with sympathy offered for a young lady’s loss.
A fragmentary satirical column questions social norms about women and men, marriage, and behavior. It notes perceived habits, suggests clichés about appearance and beards, and folds in humorous opinions on relationships and self image with dated tone.
A council debate centers on county assistance for driving riverbank piles above the city. Chairman Scott Kel ney insists only county property is involved, while Councilman Drew questions the county attorney’s conclusions. Further meeting to resolve the obligation is planned.
Sheriff Porter 8. Cook made his first arrest in Kansas City, going with attachment papers for several witnesses who failed to appear in the Stenman burglary case. He returned with prisoners Gooree Hirnul, Mrs Slusher, Ree Davis, and Will Jund to book at the county jail, and subpoenaed two Theil agency detectives to testify for the state in the joint case.
Marcus Daly voices cautious view on Hamburg the $35,000 purchase. He notes forelegs weakness last season and says if fits training he may win top g year old stakes. if not, he could be shipped to England for stud. Daly emphasizes most horses bought in his name go abroad and he continues race stock sales.
London reports the chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach affirms government resolve to keep the door of Chinese commerce open even if it costs war. The Globe and Pall Mall Gazette note broad support at home and abroad, including from the United States and Japan, for open trade with China. An advertisement for Ayer's Cherry Pectoral appears at Whitmere Bros. Barkers.
Kansas City and Leavenworth plan an electric freight and passenger line with a two plant system to supply cheaper power. Leavenworth capitalists led by Col K A McKibben back the project, to begin in spring. Route runs from Lansing to Kansas City via White Church, Millcreek, Kaw valley, paralleling Upton Pacfic tracks.
A dispatch from Cottonwood Falls reports prominent citizens J. M. Hamme E. P. Hirown and C. M. Gregory returning from a fall journey toward Old Mexico in search of a hidden mine. A December 25 letter from Huosopa describes rough terrain warm days cold nights and a tale of gold and a romantic rescue in the mountains. Nearby Blue Rapids notes a benefit play for Robert Hall post debts and the local drama group backing the opera house company lifting funds.
Lindsborg January 4 The announcement that Prof Frank Neilson will be a candidate for State superintendent notes his five year leadership of Bethany College normal department His Kansas Illinois Missouri and Iowa lecture tours mark him as a well known educator and lecturer The report also covers a bank dividend announcement from the McPherson Alliance Exchange and local court news from Council Grove regarding Earl Sample in a counterfeiting related case and trial in March The Bethany College debt drive reports progress toward a $20000 goal with $14000 already raised
Kansas City January 1 annual convention of the Western Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers Association opened this morning at Music hall with 600 business men from Kansas Missouri and neighboring states. B Howling of Columbia presided and H J Dodge of Abilene served as secretary. Hodge praised the association’s work over the past year noting strong gains in insurance and drug-rate reductions.
A man claiming to be Hueil Clarks was run over by a train near Skiddy, eight arm amputated at the shoulder and part of the leg removed. He was attempting to steal a ride. Latter Day Saints Leave Blue Rapids for Colorado and Oklahoma colonies planned. Lonesdon post No 215 gains new junior member and installs officers. Rabbit scalps bring record bounty in Sumner County with 3,000 presented in 75 minutes.
A Midland buyer reports acquisitions totaling 10 000 cattle to G Gillett of Woodbine Tex including 5 000 two year old steers 5 000 one year old steers 1 600 calves and 00 yearling heifers These cattle are slated for shipment to Woodbine Tex Profs Samuel Thorstenberg and Chas aeen trem are noted in the text though details are unclear
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