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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
3
A dense list of grocery items and prices appears, featuring staples like lard, canned goods, dried fruits, crackers, coffee, butter, and flour. The ad emphasizes bulk and daily sale pricing, highlighting brands and quantities for Queensware, tinware, dried fruits, and pantry staples.
A Kansas First district political debate centers on fusion support for J. Ingalls. Populists contemplate backing Ingalls while questioning his stance on economic reform and the money question. Key figures include Webb McNally and Governor Leedy, with internal party tensions over whether Ingalls aligns with Populist principles and the district’s voter base.
The women of College Hill plan to pursue fire protection improvements after a Washburn college fire exposed gaps in coverage. They urge the city to establish a Fire Union and fund a chemical engine with a new building and water access, citing hydrant shortages and distant water mains. committee members from Washtum college districts push for subscriptions to buy land and erect a suitable engine house.
A fragmented ad-like passage argues indigestion causes many diseases and promotes Dyspepsia Tablets as a scientific, non patent remedy. It claims the tablets digest food directly, work without sensational claims, and are sold by druggists for indigestion and stomach troubles.
Residents in the College Hill area hear plans for a new station on Mike Fitzhugh and Buchanan streets. A petition will circulate for city council approval as several tents along the city limits express willingness to share maintenance costs. Residents fear delays and demand clear reasons if the plan is not approved.
St Paul reports banks investigated government time checks used for work payments on the upper Mississippi. J H Southall, once chief clerk, admitted that about 25 percent of checks were outstanding and had value. banks claim the government’s payment scheme enabled fraud. Southall, active 15 years, aligned with papers and banks through remittances from Washington, manipulating checks.
State board chair J Senter signals support for a candidate to lead the district while Webb McNall opposes Charlie Curtis after long Republican service. Webb McNall endorses Ingalls as a nationally respected alternative who could defeat the Bobson, arguing the Populist alliance favors a silver standard candidate.
New York report details David Sacks a district telegraph messenger sent from the city to Aiken South Carolina to deliver polo breeches. The 1572 mile round trip yielded about 70 dollars in wages. George P Busch uncovered the breeches at the Knickerbocker club and redirected delivery to Adrian South Carolina.
Chicago readers learn of an upcoming electrified taxi fleet with a dozen Motorcar cabs including Victoria and Concealed cab designs. The plan aims for a top speed near 43 miles per hour, range up to 19 miles, and battery charging from street lighting plants, with full operation in denser city areas and during rainy weather.
Boston pitcher Charles Nichols refuses to sign for the 1908 season at the offered salary of 2000 dollars, demanding 500 more and other perks. He is reportedly at his Kansas City home amid spring practice delays, placing Boston's pennant hopes in doubt until he returns and signs.
Gloucester reports a weekly fish catch near 4.25 million pounds with receipts around 106,100 pounds. Market markers note unusually large landings and low prices driven by the massive haul at the port.
A rowdy fragment describes a groundhog sheltered by the flag during winter near Bunker Hill. Work on a new schoolhouse revealed the creature wedged beneath the stars and stripes, prompting a whimsical tale of protection and pride for the county.
The Pacific mill operated by Moetesli Wade, claimed as the world’s largest shingle mill, was destroyed by fire. Owned by the Lather Hawking company of San Francisco, the loss is about 100000 dollars. 5488 shingles were in the kilns when the blaze began, and the fire swept the plant in ninety minutes with no insurance on stock.
Tomorrow night Monroe and Hart present a new farce comedy The Gay Matinco Girl at Crawford theater. The supporting company led by Miss Ialn Pom enoy totals about 15 performers with 14 specialties and chorus singing. The duo, stranded southward, will showcase fan making talents and are the main draws of the show.
The railroad mail contract war heats up as the Rock Island wins first rights to Utah Colorado and part of New Mexico mail via Kansas City. Union Pacific countermoves shift time cards and aim for fastest Denver delivery with a Kansas City Denver flyer. The Rock Island uses through trains and track rights to edge ahead, while the Overland plans responds to the fast time race.
The Five Spot fast mail train run by Eneiteer Ed Jolly left Kansas City amid wind and hail storms. It struck seven mules and a horse, killing them, then a telegraph pole fell on the track, demolishing part of the cab. Engineer Jolly jumped free, cleared wreckage, and continued at speed with passengers unaware of the accident.
Fred Hinkley, en route from Havensville Kansas to Wyoming with $20, was approached at Denver Union Depot by a stranger claiming his brother died in Denver and requesting return of the body to Cheyenne. The man pressed concerns about embalming quality and offered details of an unsatisfied corpse handling. They visited a saloon and a Sixteenth Street store before parting.
A convicted bunco tale centers on a man on Curtis Street who carried two drafts including 2500 in gold. He sought to cash another draft at a friend’s, while Hinkley waited, aiding a life of fortune in Salubria. The pursuit culminates with police intrigue and questions of accountability.
No. 5 Santa Fe train arrived Ft. Madison at 1 20 am with a broken baggage car wheel causing a delay. The night yardmaster suggested transferring baggage to another train while a baggage handler refused to move the car, citing a danger from three caged wild animals aboard.
A humorous scene at breakfast unfolds as a boastful guest claims he can crack a soft boiled egg without breaking the shell. He demonstrates on a tablecloth causing a spill, while another guest, the waiter named coronel, remarks it is a mighty neat trick to break an egg.
The Topeka section of the Union Pacific schedule lists departures and arrivals effective Sunday March 13 1898. Timetable shows trains serving local and through routes with corresponding times and connections.
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