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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1898
Page
3
A fragmented report describes Kr upp armor tests in Philadelphia and Bethlehem. Three shots fired from a steel tower 15 feet high, with projectiles weighing 258 pounds and velocity estimates between 15 and 100 feet per second, illustrate early armor performance and protective capabilities.
Public assembly of grain dealers denounces conditions during a gathering in which Samuel We Groeky of the Chicago board of trade warns that if legislative relief is not granted the current oppressive grain situation could be ended by force. The remarks reflect rising tensions among market participants amid debate on grain handling policies.
A read fragment notes furlough extension linked to Republican influence in the town regiment. It mentions General Corbin and an officer with directives about voting, amid garbled names and terms from the era.
The November election saw voters defeat issuing bonds for a city gas plant. The measure failed by about 200 votes, with for and against counts near 200 and 300 respectively, signaling continued opposition to municipal ownership.
The New York Times reports attorneys and jurors debated light and questions as Harold Frederic’s death case proceeds. A verdict remains contingent on further testimony after the October 1 retirement consult. today a new round of hearings resumes in court.
An advertisement warns that dullness indigestion sleeplessness headaches and body pains are mere “blank checks” for the Bank of Health. It asserts a tonic’s powers to restore vigor cure nervous disorders and prevent consumption or insanity, promising rapid relief and restored vitality.
A list of elected and new members of the Topeka Commercial Club and Merchants Federation includes L. Sheahan grocer H. H. Glenn The Pair James A Troutman lawyer De Moss Penwell undertakers C I Trapp merchant tailor Capital City Vitrinded Brick and Paving W A Bird attorney C I Ievana attorney J Mr Newland grocer W M Forbes real estate and Insurance Griggs Co hardware Geo M Hammel merchant tailor W F Weber grocer N H Wolff merchant tailor Worley Calvert Harness saddlery A Bamache clothing The Exchange Grocery W S Kale grocers Clemente company clothing etc Thos Voiland Peter Fett Sons Butterly coal CHH Roof groceries Win Hord Bros George Pétion coal Geo Lepper groceries Grain Feed and Fuel Geo Hi Mathews Lion shoe store
A wide range of political maneuvering and editorials dominate the page. Coldren seeks apology over a libel accusation involving Mr Trawn, while Parker disputes publishing fault. Counties report pressure on Brown and party tensions rise amid Populist and Republican tactics. Bets in Kansas City hint at close races involving Leeds and Leedy, with military and fraternal fallout shaping public opinion. Weather outlook for Kansas shows warming trend tonight into Friday.
Manila November reports Aguinaldo declares outlaws any PIlipinos who disobey earlier orders and risks extreme penalties. Simultaneously another proclamation permits armed foreigners except Spaniards to enter the Philippines but bans approaching fortifications or photographing defensive works. The U S cruiser Charleston sails south for a month.
Ex congressman H. W. Blue, once a Kansas political force, lies seriously ill at his city home after a defeat at Hutchinson. Friends say his health collapsed after the loss, with Blue recalling a stubborn will to persevere before breaking down. He is about sixty.
Rome dispatch reports a Danakite attack on a Tareven tribe near the Gulf of Aven as Absztinia envoys and a French official observe. Four French soldiers were killed and 190 rifles with ammunition and gifts taken. Fear grows over future Franco Absztinian relations and regional protection arrangements.
New York reports from Havana outline Spanish rules for soldiers remaining in Cuba. Fully served veterans will be discharged with pro rata salary notes, while those serving less than three years go to Spain. Public order troops, and Cuban convención timing, may be delayed as corps arrive. Generals Diaz and Lacesto warn of food shortages and potential unrest in Pinar del Rio.
Fragmented OCR notes report envelope prices advancing and production control by a firm, with mentions of trade in stationery and a SB per cent increase. Other items reference local notices, political figures, a road project, and unrelated ad snippets from Hastings and Larned.
At the Davidson opera house in Ft Scott a packed audience heard Governor Leedy and John Hurwood discuss campaign issues. Fusionist county attorney candidate J L Shephard presided. speeches covered war, revenue measures, and party credit. Boyle and Cuddison were announced to speak on closing night.
Fort Scott observers report in mid campaign days that Governor Leedy enjoys strong local support with a 200 vote county majority predicted, aided by Boyle and Shepard factional tensions. Fusionists tout gains among the colored vote. registration nears 2,900 as party operatives claim solid organization and turnout potential.
Judge WW Simons settled the contest between Democrats Republicans and Populists over who should appoint election judges in Port Stott. Democrats claimed a Democrat ticket. Republicans argued the party in Port Stott was needed. The judge signaled a favorable ruling for Democrats after a day of wrangling.
In Paris November the prevailing view is Spain will not agree to the U S plan to take the Philippine islands and reimburse Spain for improvements. Some say the Spanish commissioners may block a counter proposal tomorrow. At 2 PM officials were undecided on the matter.
London dispatch from Rome says the pope is ill and that his physician Dr. Lapponi has been summoned to attend.
Chicago November 2 The Bank of Commerce a state bank with 3600 000 capital and 1 004 deposit votes to go a voluntary amalgamation Its deposits and an equal amount of its bills Parvaeta will take Secet Union National bank the Bank of Commercs will be wound up by its own directors and the pre paid to its stockholders. collector at Los Angeles Westlonery Nov 3 The president was appointed John C Cline to be collector not pettate for the district of Los Angal and Philip Mullen acting boatswain to be a boatsenkin in the navy Sirdar's Brother Appointed Tendon Nov The Daily Mall announces the appointment as governor of Khartoum of Col Kitchener brother of the sirdar General Lord Kitchener Subscribe for the State Journal.
London reports the Pashoda crisis remains steady with Baron De Courcel meeting Sir Thomas Banderson while Lord Salisbury hosts a reception absent. Paris dispatches indicate evacuation in principle but nearby Bahr-i-Ghazal nations to be kept, with rumors of Abyssinian Nile expeditions and Delcesse expected to speak in the chamber.
New York reports members of the German American Reform Union endorsed the Democratic ticket and platform, condemning the Baines law and Republican candidates. Edward B. Ammend chaired. A Brooklyn reception declared support for Judge Van Wyck for governor. Hardwood dealers’ meeting in Cincinnati gathers about 200 delegates led by W. A. Bennett with talks on inspection systems and uniform measures.
At 110 West Sth Street HH Webster declares he is wrink one feed and hay for the Green Ft and Fuel Co at the above address. Phone 405 McKinley will be there. Allapta Ga Nov 3 The citizens wing in charge arrangements of At
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