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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
4
A discussion cites statistics on bank criminals and misappropriation, noting pardons and leniency. It mentions federal clemency,Napoleons of finance, and the impact of executive clemency on sentences, with political and maritime side notes.
Anarchic fragments discuss a woman's lot and nagging in marriage, then pivot to war coverage. The piece notes troops, rations, and battles in Cuba and Puerto Rico with references to Dewey Shafter and coastal attacks. Military movements and plans are outlined amid social musings.
Madison July 27 Jonathan Andrews former Chicago schools chief spoke at Monona Lake assembly on European politics. He warned a major European war is likely and the United States could be drawn in unless it acts, arguing Britain may ally with the U S and the country must join the powers rather than remain isolated. He criticized the money power backing war and urged the U S to reckon with Europe.
New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Gummere states a child is worth only nominal damages of $1 in a loss of child damages suit. He argues the law awards actual damages, not potential value, and a child’s future financial worth cannot be presumed by the court.
Topeka departs at 455 a m on the Santa Fe Route with a fast train to Omaha arriving at noon. The service promises col and comfortable dining cars and electric days. Shirts waists by Pearless Steam Laundry advertise new rose theme.
Kansas report notes negligence by ministers causing a stir as several marriage licenses in Bourbon and neighboring counties were not returned to probate court within the required thirty days. Fort Scott couples, including two colored pairs, reportedly married without proper records, prompting scrutiny of clergy and county officials over late or missing licenses and potential invalid unions.
Palmer, the craftsman behind last year's petrified man exhibit in Leavenworth, is at work again in Bull Creek valley. He molds a new stone figure in secrecy for future planting and later digging up as a prehistory display. The project aims for completion before fall, with the new statue likely shown at county fairs.
Balina July 27 Carl J. Cook a young man from Linewood Kan who came to harvest for James Ferris near Sulph Molla died of appendicitis after several days illness. He was brought to the city last week an operation was performed too late as a large abscess had formed and caused his death.
The farmers of Sheridan county are harvesting a large wheat crop of about 5,00 acres, with estimates set by Secretary Coburn. Corn acreage is expanding and cattle pasturing exceeds 10,900 head, signaling strong county agriculture.
A testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies impure blood and cures painful ulcers. Mary W. of Winfield Kansas reports ulcers on her ankles lasting ten years improved after two bottles, with four bottles soothing pain and restoring work and sleep. the ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the blood purifier and notes pills priced six for $5.
Local farmers face unsettled debts as 38/7 crop forecasts suggest partial relief this year. County officials note stalled payment flows and cautious optimism as banks review deferred accounts and farm incomes amid uncertain weather.
Charlie Odd, adopted by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Odil of Cherryvale, ran away from home last Thursday after arriving from New York streets about Ave years ago. He has a younger brother adopted by T. B. Covell of Independence. The boy was last seen at the Union Pacific Depot and has not been heard from since.
Oakley July 1 The Casper Brown mill is under repair with a new engine and elevator, capacity 1 00 bushels daily, costing 6000 from the proprietor. Towns along the Union Pacific crave creameries and support local enterprise in northwest Kansas.
Atchison prepares for the annual Corn Carnival with July 17 events likely under Will Haskell as manager. The existing committee faces strain as several past critics did little work, shifting burden to diligent organizers.
Humboldt July 27. Knights of Pythias plan a large picnic here August 2 with addresses by General J. B. Lyon of Leavenworth and Gus J. Neubert grand keeper of records and seals Kansas City W. L. Swartnell grand chancellor Parsons Kan and other grand lodge members to attend.
During the last thirty days Dr. D M Freeman’s wife handled professional calls as he visited the south. Six births occurred here, four boys and two girls, suggesting growth. M A Chambers, noted attorney and former Sheridan county legislator, plans a move to Kansas City Kansas. T C Watson, one of the oldest citizens, died. funeral conducted this afternoon by the Musoiza.
Julia S Webb filed in district court against the city of Teperk the county board and C K Holliday Sr claiming ownership of lot 168 Monroe Street and lots 146 1M Sixth Street She says Street Commissioner James Rumsey plans to open an alley cutting into the south end of her lot and the north end of the neighboring lots She asks for a restraining order to stop the opening of the alley and note that Judge Hasen refused a temporary restraining order while Private Judge Dorman may issue one in his absence.
The signal service recovers the military balloon tubes from Santiago battle and transports them to Tampa. The apparatus will be recharged and dispatched to Porto Rico to support General Miles in his campaign there. The balloon proved valuable in Santiago and may aid operations in Puerto Rico.
United States consular agent in Gibraltar issues safe conducts to the Spanish steamers Isla de Luzon and Jala de Panay from Cubia to Santiago de Cuba. They will carry surrendered Spanish troops and return to Spain under instructions from Washington. Whitmore Bros. Sabers, 735 Kanav.
The tale recounts Reuben Goldsmid, a Hatton Garden pawn, hiring Cyrus F. Troter, a New York engineer, to install clever locks and devices. A staged security system backfires. Goldsmid is attacked by trap mechanisms on returning home, aided by Higgins and police, while Troter brags of potential orders from aristocracy.
A British foreign office report notes sharp U S gains in Japan’s trade last year with U S imports up 57 percent to 27,030,537 yen and Britain slipping from 86 percent to 28 percent of Japan’s import market while German goods show no progress.
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