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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1898
Page
5
Detective McVey and attorneys press to move the matter to federal court arguing jurisdiction questions. The case concerns custody and a sought release from detention as argued by federal authorities and defense.
A mortgage foreclosure suit filed in Baltimore by Mercantile Trust & Deposit Co seeks to foreclose on a mortgage covering the Baltimore and Ohio railway line across multiple tracks and towns. The case moves toward a northern Virginia court and involves preliminary steps prior to the eventual seizure and sale of the rail property.
Obituary note reports the death of J. P. Phillips after a 30 year career with a local firm. Funeral arrangements are to be announced in Chicago, with reference to his connection to the Hoek Tard road project and prior service in the market department.
Milwaukee November 2 The few shipments from the Chibhilven Stermil Non and Mesabe find other northern mines will price mainly these November 46 for the permit. The gutpur and shipments for the season will be considerably greater than last year though not sufficiently advanced to meet rising demand. Indications point to stronger demand next year and renewed trade improvement in prices.
A distressed wife, Mrs Louis Scala, appeals for aid in locating her missing husband, with poor legibility in the report. The item references a hunting party tragedy, a man named Emanuel S Kuh fleeing bankruptcy, and scattered names and addresses including 110 West 9th Street.
The notice mentions a football event in Lawrence with a Santa Fe train arrival and a return trip. It notes a special concert by a Harp performer at the Heat Christian church on Monday and references a Susie’s Silver Statue charm with a Chicago visit. The fragmentary text links sports, travel, and entertainment in a single community notice.
A group of seven prospectors vanish after entering a swamp while crossing Bennett Lake region. Search parties and local authorities follow tracks and clues but the fate of the party remains uncertain amid dangerous terrain and erratic weather.
A burglary last night at the Scott Brox ice cream factory, described as ALAS THYICE Ettent in the report, involved theft of $3. Thieves accessed via a cellar wine door left open and exited after moving a framed item. other doors and windows were secured. A witness or person familiar with the money reportedly knew the details.
The article extols Napoleon's grasp of victory and links the concept to post Amertitz fame. It notes increasing sales for Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder as evidence of rising popularity and places emphasis on declared official verdicts praising quality and purity as world leading.
In New York on November 2 George Leiber a traveling salesman for Watson Co killed himself in a room at the Grand Union Hotel by inhaling gas. Aged 1 year old, he was a resident of Mayrville Kentucky and had left behind unsettled circumstances and family concerns. The incident appears self inflicted with Rais Telber and others noting clearness of the case.
Real estate transfers include Mantaret McAdams to St Marys College for 150, lots 104 57 and Math street, McAdam addition, Rossy site. Emma Nordoust and husband to A W Parks for 3500 lot 139 and south half Tiang north half 11 Clay street. Hanchard and wife to Hilbridge Higgins for 3140 lot 65 Colteseav Shue Colese Jil addition. Cornelia HH Curry to MS and Sunder land for 24000 lot 223 Kanaar avenue. B Merriam to H A Fisher for 4200 part southwest quarter 30 and went half north went quarter Ml 11 15. A street corner murder fastens on Prank Rainey arrest for snatching Mrs Pearl Carr’s pocket book. The Car family dispute ends with mutual blame and no trial scheduled today.
Thirteen buildings burned and 16 families displaced in a blaze in Biddiebor caused by a Barnanaiies AVVORE. Homes belonged to the Tow company and the Manchester ion company of Manchester, covered by London insurance. A London insurer lists 110 West 8th Street as a contact point.
Charles Stowell, a gang member linked to highway robbery, nearly died after swallowing cocaine in his county jail cell. He remained under doctor care for hours and later recovered enough to withhold details of the act. A sister reports a years‑long cocaine habit, with clues suggesting entry was from an external source through an improvised pole.
New York reports Suthern Pa Hiroad saga leader P Hunt-Inston predicts the U S Supreme Court ruling against the joint Tragic association will not derail the railway business. He warns traffic pressures may worsen and that managers must adapt to new conditions to move forward.
Citizens fear loss of division to Atchison as Missouri Pacific plans relocation affecting over a hundred families in Hiawatha. Ex governor Morrill goes to St Louis to press officials, while workers protest rent hikes seen in Atchison. Amid talk of the move, local employees express unease over higher living costs.
Football at Lawrence features A and Nebraska in a November 5 game. Santa Fe offers limited round trip tickets with special coaches for Topeka attendants. A business property transfer in Kaw to N S Sunderland for 24500, with 6 revenue due, marks urgent deed-office transfer.
The Santa Fe will sell round trip tickets at 6 cents to November 3. The 2 p.m. train arrives in Lawrence in time for the game with special coaches for attendance. The Scandinavian Independent club presents a meeting at Ravens Avenue on November 3. Otia S Anderson is president.
The column records a mass Halloween party with dancing and games hosted by Mises Banta and Fa Waters, listing numerous attendees and judges. It also notes cake walks, a card party honoring Zimmt erf man and Besse Fougherty, a list of social visits, upcoming weddings, and various residents visiting or returning from trips, including Topeka, Nortonville, Leavenworth, and Chicago contacts.
In Jamestown California a dynamite accident in a mine compartment killed David Siewert and Frank Catkings while injuring Howerd Brophy and F Bester. Brophy and Beecher narrowly escaped death as they were ten feet away behind a sheltering cage. The blast was caused by a drill striking a small quantity of dynamite.
Governor Leedy issues the annual Kansas Thanksgiving proclamation urging citizens to set aside November 24 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He praises wartime unity, prosperity, and the nation, calls for charity toward the less fortunate, and notes the seal and date of November 2, 1898.
Darwin Melirath and partner begin a noon departure from Broadway and Twenty-ninth Street toward Chicago. Their route lists nightly stops from Peekskill to Chicago including Albany Utica Syracuse Lyons Bergen Buffalo and more with Century Road Club escorts and planned receptions in key cities en route.
In Topeka area a distressed farmer John Ainsley, residing at Aigewas, 29 miles southeast of Topeka, reports his wife and their one year old child missing. He wandered Kanens avenue with a revolver, questioned Zach Martin after visiting his home, and chased leads toward Beltobner, but details remain unclear as authorities and neighbors seek the missing pair.
Gen Joseph P Sanger warned the Second division camp at Chickamauga suffered from poor sanitary conditions and bad water. He blamed the army supply system and mismanagement, noting overcrowded division hospital and typhoid spread. He cited medical board friction and questioned provisions by the quartermaster and surgeon oversight.
The notice mentions football at Lawrence with ground trip pricing and train arrivals, plus special coaching for attendants from Topeka. It also promotes The Heart of the Klondike at Crawford Theater next Monday and Tuesday, with Emine Kelley possibly joining or performing in specialties between acts. Union Pacific routes to Denver and other western points are advertised with travel options.
A fragmented local page notes Miss Ellis at Ellis, Kansas, with event maroras and prize winners, and mentions Colter Co T. G. Kibrian family moving from Perryville to Mit Sang race Mra Wilson, with plans to be away about three weeks. Kane Avenue church groups host gatherings, a Halloween event, and local social clubs discuss meetings, memberships, and a funeral at a campus cemetery.
Patl Alexander Johnstone, a noted palm reader, is approached by a man in a buggy who says his nerve trouble was cured by Johnstone in sixty days after seeking multiple doctors. The driver explains another acquaintance from Lawrence is in town to see the professor.
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