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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1898
Page
8
A Crawford Saturday show of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice featuring Walker Whiteside and Miss Lorin Welstat faced a small crowd and mixed laughter as the company struggled with pacing and stagecraft. Anson Mitchell could not attend, and the performance drew tepid reactions from the audience amid scattered humor and missteps.
Seventeen Richmond College students are suspended for hazing. The issue dates back years with a practice of pulling tees, crossing to dormitories, and disrupting church services. A formal faculty complaint led to the suspensions, marking a first for this college problem.
George W. Dudley, a noted civil engineer and owner of The Dudley Machinery Co, writes about recent invented dynamite fan devices and their use in safety and construction. He warns of risks and urges responsible adoption while praising innovation and the inventor’s prominence.
In Chicago on January 2 a sidewalk sign advocates municipal ownership of street railways with a call for men to join the movement. C A Crum, a patent medicine dealer, endorses the plan and predicts a ticket for a municipal ownership party if reform candidates fail. He claims ownership would raise wages, shorten hours, and eliminate taxes by channeling railway profits to city improvements. The sign appeals to a broad cross section including workingmen and colored residents.
This week at Topeka theaters features Pita & Webster's A Breezy Time at the Crawford theater with a trio of acts and a company of clever performers. Marie Scaichi appears Friday with soprano and ensemble. The two acts of Trovatore sing, plus a concert. Fraulein Stolle visits Thursday at the Grand Opera House with General Gordon lecture and stereoptical exhibit. Seats: first floor 1.50, balcony 0.75, gallery 0.25.
Cleveland January 2 Representative Breck of Breckeville contracted a severe cold before the Columbus senatorial election and traveled to vote. He declined to stay home, saying a cold wasn’t serious, but upon returning his condition worsened into pneumonia and he is now gravely ill at Breckeville.
The new Grain-O product, a pure grain beverage sold in grocery stores, claims to replace coffee with less stomach distress. Advertisements urge even delicate stomachs can drink it, noting it tastes like coffee and costs 25 cents per package with a 15 cent sample offer.
The New York story recounts an episode at a Lakes society banquet where Dr J H Bradenhaw or Bradenhaw notes the abuse of medical charity by a poor woman who sought free treatment. A physician treated her free, then learned the patient was Hetty Green the wealthiest woman in the land. He billed her $20, which she reluctantly paid despite her generosity.
A fragment notes Mrs Lei fer of Leifer's Landing Illinois has started making rabbit sausage. Rabbits are plentiful near the landing and she prepares the meat for sale. The item mentions steamboat men and a local marker, with a casual tone and unclear context.
Columbus reports that Ohio Centennial commission member A Herman Dennison says plans include a monumental commemorative structure to mark the state's one hundredth anniversary of statehood. A museum and library are also suggested and the commission will meet soon to solicit ideas from boards of trade.
In St Louis a city bill seeks fines for women who refuse to remove high hats in theaters. The house of delegates passed the ordinance after a spirited debate, with 16 votes for and 48 against.
David Walinmeot and Al Lukette, jailed for one year each for ranting gambling houses, face potential clemency as the state administration signals a base law enforcement setback. Williamnen from Crawford County and Luke from Cherokee County were among those prosecuted under the Cubbison anti gambling statute. petitions totaling about two thousand supporters urged pardon, with the state board of pardons forming an unanimous report against clemency and Governor Leedy endorsing the outcome.
Anderson County Attorney prepared to file criminal action against a New York Life agent in Topeka. Mr. Boyle said no case will be brought as the company has complied with state laws and has a right to do business. An engineer in Newton reported theft of personal effects during travel, leaving only worn clothes on arrival. General Statutes of Kansas 1897 and local publishers are noted as delivery-ready.
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Madrid dispatch cites shock and indignation over U S remarks on Cuba. Spanish papers dispute U S claims of war necessity, warn against provoking conflict with Spain. Correspondencia doubts strong U S desire for war and pleads for prudence amid tensions.
In Great Bend Kansas on Saturday night M Henry and George Meacham quarreled during a billiards game. The proprietors hid behind the bar as blows flew. Meacham suffered a broken arm and severe bruises while Henry had a badly injured hand. Doctors fear amputation may be necessary. Oldtimers compare the scene to historic warrior days at the shipping point.
Lincoln Neb Jan 24 Citizens near the government building complained of a foul odor from an unoccupied store room. Four partially dissected bodies were found yesterday two men two women and a girl. Dr J M McLeod of Lincoln Medical College owned the outfit and was fined for maintaining a nuisance. The college had used the room to cut up bodies to avoid the main facility. Public outcry grew over the six month secret use of the building as a body receptacle.
United States Consul Monahan at Chemnitz reports in the daily consular records that over the last eleven years German employers have paid about 140 million dollars beyond wages to workmen wounded by accidents. He notes total costs near 10 million dollars annually, highlighting the system's financial impact on German industry.
St Joseph Missouri reports the Western Association of base ball clubs is in shaky condition but President T J Hickey asserts the league is in first class shape. He notes some towns doubt yet more seek membership, promising a ready fill if any member drops out. Season to open with the association stronger than ever.
Foreign racing cyclists are to be brought to America for outdoor racing. A new syndicate promising a New York cycle track and mid distance races sent a representative to secure suitable entrants from Europe. The envoy left New York for Paris, tasked with documents to top continental riders and to recruit talents for the circuit.
A Key West Telegram reports alarm in Jacksonville after anonymous anti-American leaflets suggest a raid on the American colony. Captain General Bianco has stationed extra guards around Consul General Lee, amid rumors of General Lee’s assassination. The arrival of U S warships inspires confidence as the fleet prepares to depart for Tortugas.
W P Morrison of Sterling backs Lt Purcell and editor of Latin Index for state auditor. Kansas election law praised as efficient. Bush asked for copies by Albany lawmakers. Webb McNall revokes policy holder data disclosure to curb criminals. Attorney General Boyle drafts members into Order of Sehot Frietts. state house crowd to receive special initiation soon with invited members statewide.
James Murphy and George Gordon escaped from Leavenworth. Fox hunters found them two miles east of Edwardsville Saturday afternoon and corralled them. Captors S. B. Peters and J. L. Kuhn of Fairmount received $140 in rewards plus $17.50 for expenses. The pair were guarded in a hotel overnight. Gordon briefly fled at one point but was recaptured after a quick pursuit. Murphy later attempted an assault on Kuhn, a shot in the coat ended that move.
The national baseball league schedule meeting is planned for next month in St Louis. It aims to unite principal sporting writers from all region papers to influence boxing coverage and push managers to sanction fights only when batter decides to fight. Movement seeks editors to steer papers toward this policy.
Vittoria BC January ends report that M SS Me Conly returning from Alaska is constructing a steel tramway around Canon and White Horse Rapids. He plans four parallel tracks and predicts a capacity of five hundred tons daily when the river opens, accommodating boat traffic. Reverend James L Hil, D D, will speak in Washburn College’s lecture series Wednesday evening. Ayers Pills advertised as safe, sweet, satisfactory family remedy with claimed benefits for liver, digestion and sleep. Gelder & Mille Pharmacy advertise locations in Topeka. Subscribe for The State Journal.
The Herald prints state governors views on annexing Hawaii. Kansas Governor Leedy argues annexation ensures a Pacific canal and U.S. control, warning of losing the islands to future need and war. Colorado Governor Adams supports annexation to secure national welfare and prioritize the Nicaragua canal.
Boston reports a severe storm sweeping New England with heavy rain in the south, 10 to 12 inches of snow in Maine and New Hampshire, thunder and lightning in the far northeast, and a near tidal surge from Cape Cod to Portland. Rail delays occurred due to snow. coastal towns faced widespread flood damage and property losses along the water front, with Gleucenter noting the highest tide since 1859 and losses estimated over 14 dollars in local fronts.
Four fires hit Mahaney City Pennsylvania on January 4 with three suspected incendiary. The Daily Record office was partly destroyed causing loss around 34,000. Kagie hosiery mill and nearby dwelling owned by Frits were destroyed with 15,400 insurer. A Peter and Efrhman warehouse stock also burned, total loss about 5,000.
London January reports Lord William Neville fourth son of the Earl of Abergavenny was arrested and brought to Bow Street police court on fraud charges linked to a money lender suit involving Sam Lewis and Spencer Clay. The case stemmed from two promissory notes cashed by the prisoner for £15 13 shillings, with defense claiming endorsements were secured by trickery. The jury later ruled Clay a victim of misplaced confidence and that he was not bound by the signatures.
Actress Helen Dauvray longtime wife of ex manager John M Ward and linked to New York National Club ties quietly marries Lieutenant Thomes of the U S Navy in New York. Thomes is a friend of Lieutenant Maris whose wife Grace Filkins appears with theater people including Charles Oshinn in the Royal Box at the era’s venues.
United States Consul Fleming reports Scottish traders pay 32 cents per pound for Scottish beef while buying American beef at 9 to 12 cents. Scottish chamber of commerce directors oppose the trade shift, risking market disruption. Separate ads promote patent medicines and tonics from Swift & Holliday, Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and Notol, with offers of free samples and booklets.
A Time Herald dispatch from New Haven reports Yale and Cornell circles debating dining staff color lines. The Hutchins College group plans to hire a Chinese guest to supervise social events, while others push for white student waiters.
Fort Scott police undergoes a board announced reshuffle with Dearth named chief, Williams moved to calaboose keeper, A S Stoner removed from force, A T Firawn named to succeed Bimang, Otter Graham suspended ten days for insubordination, all effective Saturday amid recent investigative fallout.
Wheeling West Virginia January 21 employees at the Wheeling steel plant in Bellscood have been notified of a second wage reduction within twelve months. The cut affects all workers including laborers, ranging from 19 to 25 percent. Tonnage men plan a meeting next Sunday to oppose the measure though most say they will not challenge it. The reduction takes effect February.
An advertisement offers old papers for sale tomorrow and mentions exchanges at six cents per hundred. It lists travel tickets from January through March to multiple states, with round trip rates around seven dollars plus two dollars. Also includes notices about Ely’s Cream Balm, and a tobacco habit cure claim with a 50 cent guarantee.
John Morrow promotes a so called scientific kidney tonic for purification of blood, claiming kidneys filter the body and that only Morrow's Kidneyids cure kidney troubles. The ad urges immediate use, cites $2.00 price, and warns of serious results from neglect.
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