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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1898
Page
4
A jumbled OCR page references stock exchanges and addresses, mentions Washington Post and New York Tribune, quotes about war taxes and territorial aims, and notes various nations and outcomes. It hints at discussions over war indemnity, peace terms, and national strategy with several scattered proper nouns.
The Philadelphia Call urges voters to back good men and remove corrupt ones to form a new, honest legislature. It warns against corporate theft and taxpayer loss, urging unity among citizens to turn rascals out and keep them out.
A collection of aphoristic lines reflecting urban life and public behavior. The lines touch on danger, vanity, honesty, superstition, and relationships, with observations about posters, diamonds, physicians, electricians, and a naive belief in love between a distant suitor and a woman.
A sprawling collage of names, places, and anecdotes shows Pennsylvanian Democrats weighing James Day Gordon for governor while references to figures such as C Efimer, Burleigh, Marie Parte, and Gedrae Train mingle with notes on revolution and military service. The piece drifts through politicians, society hosts, and peculiar portraits, hinting at a public sphere where power, status, and eccentricity collide.
Tickets priced 60.00 to Portland Oregon and return via Santa Fe Route on sale June 0 and July 1. Garvey agent offers 168 percent detention on applications. To cure constipation forever take Cascarcta Candy Cathartic. If not cured Garvey will refund money.
Mrs Jaxxis M Darxy of Arnold Nebraska recounts two years of serious illness with weak stomach heart trouble and female complaints. After starting Hood's Sarsaparilla she slept better soon and regained strength. She urges friends to use only Hood's and warns against other preparations.
Quick guide to Spanish vowel and consonant sounds with examples and caveats. Explains syllable structure, common diphthongs, and regional variations in b and v, d as th, and final syllable accents. Notes practical pronunciation tips for learners and references typical exceptions.
Engineer H S Robinson aboard the St Paul resigns due to ill health and heat discomfort aboard the ship. Capt Stewhee is described as worried and thinner, with rumors that the Maine disaster’s strain lingers and a rest is needed for recovery.
A hostile crowd in New York denounces duties on dentifrice and tooth wash under the Dingley tariff, protesting taxation on cosmetic tooth powders. The issue centers on alcoholic tooth products taxed at 60 cents per pound with 45 percent ad valorem, provoking sharp public ire.
David Henderson manager of the Great Northern theater was remanded to jail by Judge Carter for failure to pay a $250 civil rights judgment to Hugh Richardson. Richardson, colored, won the case after being refused admission to the orchestra on tickets bought by a white man. Henderson argued insolvency absolves punishment, but the judge ruled civil rights violations breach criminal law and insolvency cannot excuse punishment.
Report from Coffeyville outlines a deadly sequence after an elderly couple arrived by Katy train. Aged traveler with Bright's disease suffered worsened health after a rough transfer by freight hauler while awaiting Missouri Pacific service. Locals blame harsh handling by the freight company for the man’s death.
Kansas farmer Dye reports high wheat yields in Chautauqua county with 210 acres showing 26 to 30 bushels per acre despite heavy rains. Shipping point Nicaza near Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe rails has seen cash wheat at $1.30 to $1.21 per bushel with some farmers already selling portions of this year’s crop and receiving down payments. Deliveries will begin at threshing time as early as next week.
Fort Scott Kansas on June 27 details how Vance Canman a 19 year old Fort Scott girl offered her services to the United States after the Maine incident. A letter from President McKinley is cited and the response notes the matter was referred to the secretary of war. Also reports a tragic event in Weir City where 15 year old Hugh Simmons died after a self inflicted gunshot wound.
Galena June 27 Two miners Tom Pepper and Tom Fox were crushed under tons of rock when a cave in at the Spot Cash mine on the McKinley lease trapped them in a cramped space. Rescuers took about one and a half hours to reach and free them after detection through a small gap.
Chanute June 27 a Chanute war board unanimously ejected Admiral George Dewey of Manila as an honorary member. Admiral Sampson’s name was proposed but withdrawn due to objections. Gen Miles was black-
Washington notes list postmaster appointments in Kansas Arkansas and neighboring areas following a week in Washington by Cy Letana Chester Long and H J Bone. Names include James A Arment Dodee Beeson Harper Rufus Bond Sterling George Crocker Anthony Larned Y Greer Winfield Martin Grime ligons R C Howard Garden City Joseph Kitchen Pratt Lanstrum Watson and others. Publicizing editors BH Greer Winfield Courier and Arkan sas City Traveler involvement noted.
Robbers entered the Mercantile Establishment run by C. E. Jennings in Ellsworth on June 27 and blew the safe to pieces. They stole cash checks notes and papers. A failed attempt occurred at the post office. Sheriff Pokiman reports a list of stolen items including currency coins pocketbooks and foreign coins.
The Church of God and Saints of Christ held its first session in Emporia on June 27. Leaders include Elders M. Sidney of Florence and J. J. Brown of Strong City with delegates from Lawrence, Topeka, Lecompton, Larned and others. The sect promotes racial integration and baptism by immersion.
Fire on Saturday swept the west side of Main Street Galena between Fourth and Fifth, striking the Peake Mercantile Company feed store and spreading to the adjacent grocery and furniture shop. Losses total about 5000 to 6000 dollars with two buildings destroyed and origin unknown.
Rawlins county farmers report the largest alfalfa crop on record with grain yields expected to surpass past heights. The B and M road plans an exclusive passenger train boosting two daily runs through the county as corn remains scarce. Sixth District Democrats consider McQue for Congress with opposition and other locals named.
Smith Center June 2 Dan B Dyer of this city who lost the Smith Center postmaster race to Gol W Ho Nelson is a candidate for census superintendent of the Sixth district The appointment is distant but with no Hutchinson convention results the Dyer candidacy is likely to attract many claimants before the final decision Almena Jury Believes in Justice to All Parties
A contentious trial is recorded with over fifteen witnesses. The jury finds both sides at fault and orders each to pay costs, while a separate note mentions a colored doctor declining a commission with the colored troops due to relocation of practice. Other items advertise Ballard's Snow Liniment and local pharmacy offers.
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