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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1898
Page
4
A montage of 1900s era notes touching on Philippines indemnities and Cuba, Parisian finance shifts, presidential speculation, and domestic political tempests. Mentions General Greely, Dewey, and canal questions while skirting fiscal reform debates and municipal concert optimism.
A garbled passage discusses superstition among Rome people about whist players and religious shifts in late novels. It mentions tombstones with unclear inscriptions, oversized cyaters, and turkeys with oysters. Arecurring tale has an Atchison man who reportedly sunk into gloom over failed judgment, with a sorrowful recollection at death.
A garbled OCR style collage presents humor lines and fragments from various periodical titles. It mentions jokes about marriage at fifteen, medical anecdotes, social quips, and ironic exchanges across newspapers like Harper's, Detroit Journal, Boston Transcript, Cincinnati Enquirer, and Washington Star, with scattered names and places.
Denver reports a cablegram from Colorado volunteers at Manila describing fatigue with garrison duty. Governor Adams and Colorado officials are urged to recall deserters and recall reinforcements, noting sick rates and reluctance to continue service. The War Department is to be notified, but officials doubt decisive action will occur.
Cleveland November 1 Senator Mr A Hanna disclosed the probable result of the state election saying the Republican majority will not be as large as last year and there will be a slight falloff. He noted thefts from State Committees are favorable and expressed confidence in a Republican victory for the state. Senator Haute also disputed reports that the national campaign would start immediately after the election.
The Japanese cabinet resigns amid ministerial disagreement on port education policy. A new coalition may form. In a separate note Joseph Goafrey of Northampton files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 130000 and assets of 55000, with offices in Boston.
The Chicago Journal parody features Mr Dooley debating French and British manners through Irish wit. A mock conversation critiques foreign behavior with Irish humor about mobs, cuisine, and politics, ending with a jab at Anglo Saxon pride and a wary stance toward France.
Advices from Santa Cruz Del Sur report a Cuban army majority backing dissolution of the insurgent government and a commission to Washington to thank the U S for intervention. They favor unconditional submission to Washington and instruction of the insurgent forces to disband under Manuel Sanguilly’s escort.
A large group of Mormon missionaries departed New York this fall bound for Europe aboard the Red Star Steamship Pennland. The group, the third and in Evan… from New York, heads overseas to conduct proselyting work on the continent.
George Johnson, Hutchinson area, allegedly obtained goods on fake pretenses and forged notes while posing as a bank agent. He previously swindled Reno County farmers by cashing notes endorsed by his father, then fled with a threshing machine mortgage forged. He is in Rice County custody awaiting further charges.
In Herington a boy in a rabbit chase had a jack rabbit dart between his legs as a dog chased it closely. The rabbit pinned the boy briefly, ending the chase, and the boy lost the sport while the rabbit became dinner, described as nearly as large as an ox.
Mira Postlethwait and her son Clyde are discharged from the murder accessory charge in the Boyd case after the county attorney moved to dismiss. The narrative notes prejudice against Mrs Postlethwait and confirms no evidence linked her to the murder. Three witnesses testified in the hall near her room that night.
In Ottawa on November 1 a thief described as a wandering artist of mischief robbed several dental offices of gold intended for dental operations. Leading dentists including Hetrick Fessenden, Geo D Mitchell, and J A Wasken reported thefts from stock boxes. Valuables range from $15 upward, likely exceeding $100 total, with duplicate keys suspected.
Will Haskell arrived from Denver to help organize Hutchinson’s band minstrel show. Holiday’s band and outside singers join the production. The show will run two evenings in the second week of November after the election. exact dates to be announced next week.
When blood is poor or flesh is insufficient or throat and lung weakness, the remedy is Scott's Emulsion. It uses cod liver oil emulsified with hypophosphites and glycerine. It promises faster relief and longer benefit than other remedies. available for $1 and up from Scott & Bownz, chemists, New York.
Obscure heart symptoms from overwork or strain are addressed by Dr Miles New Heart Cure. A Winchester claimant and James H Watters describe relief from left side pain, smothering, and breathlessness after using the remedy. The ad urges buy with money back guarantee and mentions the Elkhart company address.
Clyde Nov 1 attachment suits totaling about 40 thousand dollars have been filed against the Clyde Mercantile company. The largest claim is by the H. D. Lee Mercantile company of Su in. The Clyde store is incorporated with stock largely held by New York and Vermont interests and is said to be an annex of the Bik State bank of Clyde. E. J. Ellis of Kansas City Kan represents several claimants. Nine suits have been filed in the district court of Cloud county.
In Concordia two local figures trade a $100 even bet on the Fifth district congressional outcome. Amos Craft and Dr W R Priest, both of Concordia, wager with others like Calderhead and Visicent reportedly involved. Populists in Concordia allegedly raise bets up to 50 to 1 on the race.
The Sixth district Knights of Pythias will hold a convention in Minneapolis from November 15 to 17 to promote the order. A parade of initiations will feature a Page rank by Satina lodge, with officers named including H N Gaines and T E Hopkins. Lodges across Lincoln Ottawa Clay Riley Kaline Dickinan Geary Wabainsee report about a thousand members and list many local chapters with varied membership. no lodges are in Wabaunsee county.
O. M. Swepe and wife return from three months in Colorado and Utah to resume agent duties in Bennington. BH. H. White of Delphos served as acting agent during absence and is praised for selling the most tickets to Omaha, Topeka, and Kansas City on the Salomon line. A banquet honored Mr White with remarks from several friends and J. E. Garner presiding.
The Knights of Pythias Twelfth district will hold a district convention in Wichita on November 22 and 23 drawing about 200 members. Grand Chancellor Swartzell of Parsons General Joseph H Lyons of Leavenworth and two supreme representatives will attend. Sedewick Cowley Sumner and Harper counties are in the district and each promises a large delegation.
Northern Kansas editor wm Frankfort Bee has acquired the Coralla Journal and will assume editorial management. The Journal, long Republican in tone and nearly fifteen years old, may gain strength as the new owner expands its reach.
A New Yorker, confused by Kansas cash, argues with a Topeka hotel clerk over change. The clerk explains locals prefer five and tens, calling one dollar notes “smelt changes,” and jokes that Kansas men light cigars with them. The man, drunk and irritated, sits apart as the exchange ends.
Judge Augustus van Wyck and ex-Senator David Hill spoke to about 1600 people at Utica on November 1. Overflow crowds gathered as local orators praised Hill and Wyck amid a lengthy, enthusiastic reception. In Cripple Creek the October output valued at 1,488,190 dollars, a district high.
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