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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
4
A garbled Kansas newspaper page notes President Doles Hawaii treatment, reactions to snow aiding wheat, and an attorney general Boyle opinion. It mentions Dr Nansen not lecturing here, editor proof reading speeches, and geopolitical musings about Russians and Cuba detachment plans.
A discussion of Christian science and faith healers challenges medical authorities. The piece cites Albert J. Bene of Chicago and contrasts psychological suggestion, hypnosis, and faith healing with established medicine. It notes calls for physicians to understand and evaluate these methods while warning against sensationalism and superstition.
An Atchison column surveys social quirks and personal tales, from domestic strife and marital tension to cultural norms and international gestures. The piece blends humorous asides with observations on behavior, attire, and local gossip, reflecting small town life and evolving customs.
In Indianapolis January 27 the monetary convention adjourned after less than two days. The gathering endorsed the monetary commission report submitted to Congress as a bill. Speakers including Rufus Bullitt urged Republicans to uphold the gold standard, while praising the commission’s work and urging sincere nationwide currency reform. The convention adopted a resolution praising the commission and directing copies of its proceedings to members of Congress.
A baby born to Commodore Gillespie's wife in Dover Kentucky grew to an odd size for a doll and died after two weeks. The infant was described as having an inch of black hair on its head, with feet small and fingers short. An attorney from Golden City Missouri, FG Essex, notes relief from piles after using Regis German Salve.
Leavenworth Times reports city public schools enroll about 3,000 pupils while county totals reach 8,421, with city enrollment dragging county rates. Authors cite overcrowded facilities, insufficient school space, and lax state enforcement of compulsory attendance as key causes.
J Lamb returns to Enterprise after six months with the Colorado Co operative colony reporting a prosperous settlement. A strong workforce works on the colony ditch backed by property and cash resources. They project a large canal system and irrigation capable land, with a thriving business organization and growing colony activity.
James W Hughes, long tied to Port Arthur promotion, resigns from the Crawford county agency alleging mistreatment by the company. He says others were placed in his territory, costing him about 1800 in commissions and potentially up to 6000 in total over two months. He demands payment from Mr. Stilwell.
In Leavenworth yesterday James J. Livingston sued Kansas City St. Joe and Council Bluffs railroad for 310000. He says his foot was crushed between draw heads of two flatcars. Defense presented a complete draw head to argue the injury could not have occurred as claimed. Testimony continues with a verdict expected soon.
Washington reporters note that finest grade cellulose can be produced from corn stalks. Kentuckian Mr. Frank says stalks once burned are now valuable, with 2 factories processing it for marine cellulose and a market worth hundreds of dollars per ton.
In Ottawa on a rainy January afternoon, Mrs. George Piergel hosts a meeting to organize a Rainy Day club. Members will wear garments deemed suitable for rainy days, aiming for neat style and youthful appearance. The outfit includes a short skirt, shoes, golf cap or straw hat, with boot-like footwear and pockets. a member once wore the Rainy Day costume but avoided attention in public.
In Oskaloosa on January 27 a church quarrel unfolds between the Methodist and Episcopal denominations over recent revival converts. Most converts joined the Episcopal church after an Episcopal sermon praising dancing, prompting Methodist leaders to challenge the outcome. The Methodist pastor, unhappy with the results, has referred the matter to the diocesan bishop following a personal clash with the Episcopal minister.
Ti Dorato January 27 The Republican notes a postponement of B Murdock and Ti Dorato's Silver Wedding due to townfolk delays. The couple now plans to celebrate on Wednesday evening February 2, with businesses closing at 8 and altered schedules for the county. The notice cites rain snow and storms as reasons and bears the signatures of Maris Antoinette Murdock and Thomas Benton Murdock.
Sergeant Anderson brought Chauncey, a deserter from Kansas City Kite, to Leavenworth. He had posed as J. O Downey and was arrested after attempting to disrupt a Fry schoolhouse literary society meeting in Westport township. During jail examiners, he displayed military bearing before confessing to being a deserter.
A murder at A Vera’s Phillipsburg business is linked to Ed Marsh, a barker arrested for assault and theft, then held on other charges. Coroner’s inquest sealed verdict fuels belief Marsh will be re arrested for the Vega murder as investigations continue.
Abilene Jan 27 A Missouri appeals court hears an unusual custody dispute over Elmer Lewis an orphan with a 3000 dollar life insurance legacy. The child lives with his maternal grandparents while competing sides of the Lewis families seek guardianship with Dr A Lewis of this city acting as guardian and executor. The case proceeds via habeas corpus to decide who shall possess the child.
Osage City January 27 a curious court case is before Justice Swartout. A H Dryfus of Kansas City a wholesale liquor dealer is charged by Kate Gibson formerly of Scranton with unpaid for letters and a burned house insurance funds. Gibson’s attorney H B Hughbanks had Dryfus arrested after her claims. Trial scheduled for next Thursday. Pensions listed for Kansans include Albert Brown Kingman eight dollars and others with Leavenworth Russell Perry and more.
Sheriff Charles Judkins captured Sohn Wis on last night in Ponca City, believed wanted for horse stealing. Two men drove a team into Webb's bar. one stayed with the horses while the other hid. Judkins arrested the man at the barn. the other man fled. A $100 reward was offered for the arrest of the pair and will be paid to the sheriff.
Hutchinson on January 27 sees a wave of dry towns as club rooms close under injunctions. Four incorporated clubs with large memberships face action as County Attorney Pall accuses them of hosting drinking and gambling and aiding public subsistence. Managers have temporarily closed their premises.
St Paul report: a medicine company proclaims Salvite as a perfect substitute for quinine claiming it cures fevers of all kinds with none of the drug's bad effects. Medical men foresee a significant future for the discovery amid the medical world.
A Salina report notes the formation yesterday of a two person Social Science club with T Fitzpatrick as temporary chairman and TR A Burch as temporary secretary. About one centerman attended. The group aims to expand membership to twenty and draft a constitution and bylaws via a committee of Dr H A Cleveland and R A Levitt. In Nortonville Miss Rebecca Goddard and Mr Joseph J Cunningham wed at the M E church last night with Rev Thomas Campton presiding before heading to Kansas City to reside. In Seneca county, R B McCuman, a transit marshal elect, escaped fatal injury when a sawmill accident near Granada on January 22 nearly trapped him. he leaped clear in time. Wellington reports nearly a hundred Acadian peasants in colorful dress staging a picturesque scene.
Kansas City January 2. Michael Hoffmar a pioneer who created Hqnar marchiant signed today to Grant 1. Rosunweig. The liabilities reach $100,001 and the assets and stock are valued at $9,000 with real estate at $4,000. Hoffmann established his business at Leavenworth Kansas and moved it to Kansas City after Kansas prohibition became operative.
At 7 00 last night Helena Arkansas was hit by a severe earthquake shock. Houses trembled and a series of loud explosions preceded a violent trembling motion. Telegraph reports say the tremor was felt over several nearby points and lasting seconds. Separate notices announce deaths and cures for various ailments, with advertisements mixed in.
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