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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1898
Page
4
A long column of opinion and quips surveys global and national affairs. It notes unwinding talk of Fashoda, disarmament, Spain and the Philippines, and a mix of political commentary, speculation on European war, and local social observations. The piece blends humor on fashion and politics with references to ships, treasuries, and public interest.
Brief excerpts describe Jan Maclaren lecturing in the west next spring, Joseph Cannon surpassing Reed in congressional tenure, and James J. Hill's Northwestern railway career summary. Wrapping anecdotes note Kipling’s rumored new book costing a shilling, Kitchener’s title sirdar origin, Morley’s political withdrawal, wealth figures for tobacco magnate James B. Keene, and autos cashing fortunes on Mexico’s petroleum tubes.
A Goodland Kansas hold up near dusk Saturday targeted J. Hutchinson and his wife. The robbers tied and robbed them, searched the house for cash, and stole a team, a revolver, and about 4 000 dollars in various spots, with one suspect taken toward Denver. Hutchinson offers a $100 reward for the capture of the criminals.
Beloit, Nov. 3. State Printer J. L. Parks forecasts McCormick’s congressional election in the Sixth District. He cites past gains, pension claims support, and strong showing in Lincoln and other counties. Reeder weak on the stump, Hoffer’s impact limited to his county, while Leedy’s margin in 1898 suggests a close race this year.
Preparations are under way for the Sixth district convention of the K of P to be held in Minneapolis on November 15 and 16. The executive committee J. F. Brewer J. C. Gufford and W. Shaw expect 210 to 300 attendees with most grand lodge officers present. A public opening night program includes address by F. Waduma Miligree and responses plus musical and riddle features. The degree of D O K will be conferred during the convention and many candidates will be announced.
Iola November 3 Mr J B Cook who has been supervising the Lanyonville smelter construction has returned to take charge of extensions at the Tolm plant Two new 1200 retort blocks will be built south of the present blocks doubling output The rebuilding of the main north wing of the building will begin immediately and has not been used since the fire.
Large gathering at Henry Harvey home in Quaker Valley with three generations of Harveys. The group photo included Jesse Harvey, Cyrus Harvey and descendants Elwood George Henry Noah Rachel Mary Amanda and others totaling 77 people including children grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Minneapolis once boomed with an electric light plant built by the Howton corporation. Wires and poles are being removed as the venture collapses after the boom, leaving the city dark for future lighting.
Reports show the Cottonwood Falls Coursing Club will hold its fourth annual meet near the city on November 27 25. Entries close November 10 with a $2.50 entry fee. J R Brookshire is president and W G Heintz secretary. Other items include pensions granted to Kansas residents and local notices from Fort Scott and Fort Scott drug store licensing.
Washington reports a Siberian railroad expansion plan from Consul Smith at Moscow. To boost traffic, officials consider higher tolls and increasing daily trains from three to seven, plus more rolling stock and stronger six axle engines. The project plans to cost about 5 million dollars.
In Columbus Ohio this November a foreclosure petition on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 30 million dollars was filed against the Mercantile Trust and Deposit Co of Baltimore. The case will be tried as the December term opens December 6.
Diverse Topeka items dominate this snapshot including election activity with residents registering and campaigning, police court mentions, and local civic chatter. Mentions of officials, committees, temperance distribution, and a hometown press schedule bracket a broad, bustling political and social scene.
A garbled column mixes claims of a palmistry style romance at a church social with a stray report about relief shipments to Santiago. It cites a Topeka correspondent comparing Kansas papers and laments misused stamps and outdated letter practices, ending with unclear reflections on a play.
London witnesses detail payments by Hooley to Sir William Marriott and the Marquis of Abergavenny for introductions and party funds. He recalls 10 000 pounds to the Marquis and a sequence of 60 000 pounds plus 5 000 pounds as promised 110 000 pounds. The hearing notes various marketing and advertising methods cited by Hooley.
A faulty letter to Will F. Delke, advance agent for Heart of the Royalake, complains of a scandalous drama about Mish Pollard and Brackenridge. It suggests publication plans, mentions payment for stage rights, and asks Delke for opinion on value and funding, noting the writer’s friend in Ohio and travel toward New York and Washington.
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