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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
5
Baltimore and Ohio passenger train derailed after washout near Wakutemukra Creek four miles west of Trinway Ohio. Reports say engine and fireman were killed and several passengers died, with later notes that all passengers reportedly escaped as wreckage blocked the creek.
Fragmented OCR lists several real estate transfers and ownership changes. Names such as W. Gurdon, W. J. Carter, John W. Gurdon, and others appear alongside street names and additions. The legible items hint at property conveyances, dwellings, and lot designations but lack complete dates or locations.
Hawarden hears Mr Gladstone on his final journey as special precautions deter demonstrations. He travels alone along the route with observers noting his farewell mood. The Rock Island Flyer advertised for Kansas City Chicago Saint Louis and intermediate points, signaling a notable departure.
Topeka editors report a busy span with state shoot plans for May, civil service exams, and a range of city happenings. Notes include remodeling at the M. M. A. building, street car and water upgrades, new store openings, local lectures, and campus sports updates featuring KU football star Fred Speak and university discussions.
A prisoner, brought to the police station, acts erratic and claims visions of his deceased grandmother. He mutters prayers to a cat, hallucinates, and speaks of a healing at Lot Springs. Officials note his morphine use and arrange care, with potential treatment and steady watch.
The schedule lists talks on Kipling Wordsworth Macbeth and fiction analysis with dates in March. Topics include Reading from Kipling March 24 at p.m. and Analysis of Wordsworth Ode in Immortality March 29. Tickets for the full course are $1.50. single admission 25 cents. Available at the College or Kellam’s bookstore.
A dynamite magazine blew up after a lightning strike this morning in Hillsville causing panic in Lowellville. Reports list a man named Welsh his wife and six children killed. The incident follows a fragile local scene with a freight of danger and loud explosions.
Eighth commencement at Kansas Medical College honors sixteen men and two women graduates. Dr J B Minney presided as MC, Dr J C McClintock unable to attend, 15 graduates named, and awards given for top grades. A faculty reception followed.
Fred Roy Cromwell of Cedar Rapids Iowa, a 20 year old among the third Army crew, survived the vessel that sank after its moorings. He remained home after sensing danger and believes many aboard were young men attempting to flee northward. Cromwell recalls tampered dark crew talks and unfamiliar Keenmanshin knowledge.
Rock Island Flyer routes describe departures from Topeka to Denver and Colorado Springs with connections to Kansas City and arrivals next morning. It notes alternate Topeka departure at 5 33 p m and arrivals in Denver and Colorado Springs at 11 o clock. An ad promotes Horehound Syrup by Geo W Stansfield and Miller's Pharmacy for coughs and colds.
The Republican city central committee met to elect new officers and organize wards and precincts. Charles McCabe was named chairman with Gowen secretary and Oscar Swayze treasurer, listing ward and precinct representatives across First through Fourth wards and at large members for campaign organizing and forthcoming registration efforts.
Attorney H C Root explains his role in the supreme court challenge against the Topeka Water Company. He states the suit was brought at the request of city officials, aimed at enforcing charter forfeiture and state corporate laws. He asserts no personal gain and frames the effort as public interest for all Kansas residents.
In Santa Fe a finding by workmen repairing a west end house belonging to the Rodrigues family uncovered $1000 in gold and silver coin buried years ago by Rodrigues's mother. Extra chairs tonight at Marshall’s concert mean many reserved seats are sold and additional spaces will be opened to accommodate patrons.
An advertisement-style fragment promotes Ely’s Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh with a testimonial from Decar Ostrum and a call to send 10 cents for a trial size. It mentions Ely Bros at 26 Warren St and a Chicago contact. It also references a new train on the island in a jumbled line.
In Portland Oregon March 23 Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans meet to nominate two congressmen and a full ticket. Populists oppose fusion with Democrats and Silver Republicans, risking walkouts. The middle of the road Populists demand fusion under Populist leadership and threaten to nominate a separate ticket if unmet.
Ed Pailer, a Topeka jointist, went to Hoyt and opened a joint Saturday morning. A warrant was issued by noon and Sheriff Haas arrested him after an attempted shooting. Faller was fined 275 dollars and costs in Holton district court and jailed, then escaped Sunday. He boarded a train to Topeka, was re arrested, and held overnight before being sent back to Holton. Fuller has been arrested in Topeka and convicted of joint wrongdoing.
St Louis March 2 The Independant Order of Hallway Sfen has been organized here James S Hardin of St Louis elected president Organizers dispatched to all parts of the country The order will engage in political moves to obtain its objectives through political dealings
Santa Fe officials weigh retracing and shortening run times between Chicago and Kansas City to compete with new Colorado trains. Proposals include cutting west of the Missouri River routes and selling Homeseekers' Excursions tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of January February and March via Union Pacific connections to Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arizona and New Mexico with a minimum round trip fare of seven dollars plus two dollars. F A Lewis City Ticket Agent. Peeriess Steam Laundry.
A jumbled clipping lists bakery pictures wallpaper and home goods across Topeka and nearby streets. It mentions Courtney's store, Lakeot Fruit, AL J Kanes, and Cromwell & Jeffers offering wallpaper and picture framing. Names like Charles Steinberger Agnes McCormick and J A Prewediit appear among scattered addresses.
New York Maren 2 report notes a niece of Chief Justice Fuller starred in the live Camille at the sk tinker. The Rock Island audience filled with admirers and frequent applause marked the debut performance as the talent earned clear approval of the debutante.
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