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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1898
Page
5
A period newspaper grocery ad lists star items from Standard Granulated to Fancy Sugar Cured Hams, Flour, Tomatoes, Mustard, Beans, Molasses, and Teas. It boasts fresh meat at very low prices and notes wholesale-like flour pricing comparable to other retailers.
A short catalog entry from The Star Grocer echoes with a lone telephone contact, listing the shop title and a single phone number 252 for inquiries.
New York March 4. Sergeants Clark and Jones of the United States signal corps report experiments on a novel aluminin lamp with a circular shutter. The device claims to flash signals up to six miles or more, offering faster Morse code transmission and a potential nationwide adoption for Army use.
March 1 report notes the Cmirita, who had been suffering from a lung inflammation after a measles infection, is improving. Nonsensical phrases about Shirta collars and cuffs and a Peerless Steam Laundry appear as garbled OCR remnants.
The Examiner notes a San Francisco report on excluding a foreign insurer from California markets. Commissioner Cline deems the action a Magdebate misnamed as a Prussian quarrel aimed at retaliating against Prussia for denying an American company entry and for hostile California fruit policy.
Frankfort March 4 The Kentucky house passed by a party vote an act to prohibit contracts payable in gold and make such contracts invalid. Dr H Arwood Smith of Louisville urged the bill and praised its aim to end metal discrimination, declaring both gold and silver legal tender on equal terms.
Ishpeming Mich March 4 Jonn F P Armattons mining mat of notable reputation leaped from a Lake Superior mining shaft last evening around 6 oclock plunging 444 feet to his death His body will be sent to Marquette for interment He was unmarried
William Rodgers, a prisoner serving thirty years at San Quentin, had been reprimanded seven years ago by Lieutenant McLean to stop talking. On learning McLean had left, Rodgers spoke again, saying his vow was off and resumed conversa tions with fellow inmates.
The federal convention in Melbourne has approved a proposal declaring the capital of Australia shall be a federal territory, akin to a national capital district. The decision marks a step toward establishing a central seat of government analogous to Washington.
Andrew Carnegie era letter argues for building a large shipyard near New York to regain supremacy in shipbuilding. He cites cheaper steel and wood costs in America, favorable transport, and potential foreign demand, calling for a western shipbuilding concern to establish a yard near New York harbor and operate with proven efficiency. The piece urges government guarantees on steel pricing and long term supply.
Washington March 4 senate committee on military affairs recommends abandoning the Klondike relief expedition begun last December The plan includes selling the reindeer and supplies purchased for the venture The Norway sourced reindeer may not be kept for government use per the committee decision
London election results indicate the progressives won 61 seats to 40 for moderates, with notable defeats including Earl of Denbigh and Wart Russell. Re-elected leaders include Berl ot Hardwicke and Sir Horace Farquhar. several extreme socialist candidates return. A progressive majority of at least 24 is anticipated in the new county council.
Prince Albert of Belgium, arriving aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, will not be a formal guest. He travels as Count de Rethy to study political economy and industry, escorted by Count de Lichtervelde and an American military representative, with a short stay in Washington and stops south to New Orleans and the West before returning to New York.
Carlisle Pa March 4 The tenth commencement of the Carlisle Indian industrial school saw 3,900 spectators and 24 graduates. Diplomas were presented by Rev Dr J A Lippincott after an address contrasting citizenship and new life for Indians. Notable visitors included officials from Alaska and congress. the program featured a shop and school inspection, a noon hand concert, and speeches by Jameson Sickles Blackbear and others.
Berkeley March 4 Assistant Professor W Woodworth of the entomology department at the state university is preparing a complete list of all California insects No state has before essayed the task of collecting complete Hat except New Jersey where over 6000 species of insects were classified Prof Woodworth believes California will far exceed New Jersey in number of species
New York March 4 at the Waldorf Astoria ballroom a charity fair hosted by the Methodist Episcopal church featured booths with knitted slippers paintings gowns and other items for sale. The German booth displayed plaques pewter and workers creating peasant dress pieces drawing public attention alongside the flower stalls. Confederate Treasurer Dying in Virginia judge says John Newton Henren the last treasurer of the Confederacy is near Staunton awaiting death due to kidney trouble amid advanced age.
A letter to the editor questions the ethics of forcing eleven hour workdays amid an eight hour law. It urges readers to support the liver medicine Herbine as a cure for sickness and emphasizes its use for flu like symptoms. The note lists Geo. W. Stansfield and Miller's Pharmacy as references.
A crowded Topeka pace of daily life is sketched with mentions of spring visits, theater performances, local business openings, and civic notes. Leaders, merchants, and clubs move through urban routines from May events to upcoming conventions.
Iron trade in Philadelphia surges as prewar demand drives expansions. Lacks Tron and Steel Co of Beranton plans to add capacity next week at Colebrook and Farnese sites near West Lehe Bon. Worth Bros Co, iron manufacturers, reports activity rising.
The passage notes plans for rural works around Charcoa Blooms with Keystone Stewe and Central Patter projects near Midi town. It mentions an ice machine purchase for Armour Packing in Chicago tied to a funding commitment.
A fragmented OCR style report outlines a looming congressional contest in the Bee district led by a Linn county candidate Aloneloo Th Bit. Longtime representative Simithy seeks a forty year tenure, while border troubles loom with early East Coast figures involved. The two men are prominent in local politics and the district race grows complex as December approaches.
The article describes a man linked to multiple burglaries, including a Texas case, with a witness noting recognition and defense. He faces charges related to breaking and entering while authorities pursue details. Separate notes mention Emperor William’s voyage aboard the Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm on March 4 in a distant imperial context.
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