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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1898
Page
6
A partial report discusses Hall and the need for formal information from him before G A R members decide if an affidavit should be considered. The text references a Missouri bond and a trial in New Mexico, with unspecified officials and connections to a catalogued event.
A letter from West Superior Wisconsin to Charleston expresses gratitude for a proposed union effort. It argues national unity, acknowledges wartime sacrifices, and urges closer ties among Americans to cement the country’s sections despite losses and costs. Mayor Tietrith is referenced in the exchange.
The investigation panel, led by Col Close, reports that the man who swore seeing Dr drown in the Missouri river is identified as Harry, linked to Fraker in Kansas City for conspiring to defraud insurance firms. The witness was arrested at Maton New Mexico on larceny charges and returned to confront the matter. Herrick, a prosecutor, confirms the finding and notes the case centers on the Fraker fraud scheme.
A Monmouth township farmer, Willan Zirkle, contests his father J Zirkle's will claiming the elder was insane when made. Attorneys seek a jury trial in district court as the Airkle family lines divide over the estate, with Mrs Leonard and Willan in contention over a bulk bequest and trust worth about 1400 dollars.
James White, a painter in anti Pr shops, suffered a badly fractured leg and other injuries after a ladder slipped while he stood on scaffolding at his workplace. The fall occurred as he stretched over a couch, landing on a scaffold about half the height of a car. His right leg fractured above the ankle and his left leg badly hurt. doctors fear the injury may be serious.
The Populist County central committee plans a colored maxi meeting to test their appeal beside Republicans. Hamilton hall is eased, two eloquent colored men are secured as speakers Cal A A Jones of Kansas City and Cyrus Lindell of Nebraska. Leedy cadets appear in uniform for the first time and will march on Kansas avenue.
Pessie Wyatt, fourteen, was tried in Justice McClintock's court for stealing $6 from the Kansas Tract society and was bound over to district court. Allen County refunds $119,000 in county indebtedness as new bonds are redeemed at five percent. Topeka promoters form the National Saving and Loan Company with $5,000,000 capital, 61 000 shares at $100 each, to operate on installment payments. Police arrest Ora Thompson and Carter Mann for a robbery at Drills grocery. both boys, aged 14 and 17, confess and point to the Briioner’s old toe house in North Topeka for hidden candy and tobacco. The suspects will be turned over to the state.
Santa Fe The Santa Fe limited train passed through Topeka this morning en route to California with seventy five passengers from Chicago. The six car train includes a dining car Pullman sleepers a composite car and an observation car with a barbershop buffet reading and venting room. The new service promises first class travel and features electric lighting and improved berths with attentive staff including a porter and barber services aboard.
Texvenworth November 2 Twenty-second Kansas volunteers started mustering out at Camp Lindy. Poor comrades have been mustered out so far and by night most soldiers will leave camp for home. General health reported as good.
Judge Haslett issued a temporary injunction restraining Southern Pacific and other western railroads from enforcing new freight rate changes in violation of interstate commerce rules. The Pueblo to Chicago rates are cited, with damages claimed in a case involving Puetan Tron. Demurrer overruled. SP given 30 days to answer and bond set at 25,000 dollars.
The War Department orders a general movement of troops to Cuba with the first contingent leaving about November 22. A brigade from the Seventh Army Corps under Brigadier General Carpenter will depart, including the Third Georgia Regiment, bound for Nuevitas and Puerto Principe.
Chicago, Nov. 3. Access to reading matter and visitors is off due to Dr. T. & Davis orders as Frank Howard Collier writes from Recovery Ward Cook County Hospital. He reports being quiet and decorous, relieved by the operation, asking friends not to call. Doctors say recovery may be speedy, with a possible second operation to remove what remains tumor-like.
Mme Yale, famed beauty instructor, spoke at the Audithrium for hours, urging women to pursue health through daily baths, correct walking, breathing, and calisthenics. She demonstrated posture, form, and exercises, insisting beauty starts with self-care and discipline.
A Portland report states incorporation documents for a new enterprise tied to a regional development scheme are filed in Multnomah county and Salem. The plan involves a company linked to the Clearwater Valley project, with routes extending to Oregon and Washington, and includes a wholesale to Bo N. company operations. The text describes a proposed line from Lewiston toward the Snake River region as part of the expansion.
Washington reports Mrs Fiorenne Gravee and Mrs Kate Beaidre of Langdon were killed by a Baltimore & Ohio train while crossing tracks to catch a Washington train. They had attended a party and were struck by an express engine four miles from town. U S Consul Goldschmidt Dies in Berlin after long illness. An advertisement touts Beggs Hair Tonic as a preventive remedy for hair loss with no substitutes.
An aged stockbroker, fading after a Wall Street crash, returns to his brother’s farm. His nephews welcome him with mocking generosity while the uncle insists on honest work and a share of his own. The tale ends with a choice to light work: to water the stock. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Mrs Nuwife George explains she bought an ivory cake at a store. George criticizes it saying it looks like a burnt offering. Up to date notes reflect a domestic exchange with humor and sharp remark.
A. W. Smith of StePherson reports Kansas fared well at the fair in Topeka. Kansas led in awards by number of entries, with 49 medals and seven diplomas in general exhibits, plus strong livestock, horticulture, apiary, mining, and liberal arts results.
New York reports that the London correspondent of the Evening Post cables that a general and satisfactory arrangement has been reached between Great Britain and France on the Fa shoda question.
Milo Norton aged 80 died this morning at his Topeka home 496 West Sixth Street after years in the insurance business. He was long known in the city and had experimented with religious groups following the death of his son. Funeral will be private at his house Saturday at 3 PM.
A collage of playful quips and snippets from various papers includes lines about liars, a life insurance agent, a horse incident, and a corn cows pun. It gathers light humor and brief exchanges about marriage, publishing, and dog varieties in a breezy, archival newspaper voice.
News briefs report the death of Gen Fitzhugh Lee’s mother after a fall and related distress as he plans to remain away from Fredericksburg due to the illness. Also noted are oil trust profit distributions and a bank receiver appointment in Washington.
Chicago market notes a drop in wheat futures despite expectations of gains. Heavy receipts and slack speculative demand weighed on prices with futures easing throughout the session. Corn also declined as outside markets influenced sentiment. provisions moved lower on selling pressure amid ample stock levels. Hog and cattle receipts were sizable with steady to lower price tones, while sheep arrivals remained moderate. Industry-wide activity reflected cautious trading and mixed demand across grains and livestock.
A fragmented market roundup notes price movements in wheat, corn, and oats with futures, money market rates, and government bonds. It references New York Money Market rates, government securities, and crop reports with scattered phrases on stocks, market sentiment, and commodity tone.
Help wanted notices seek sorter in steam laundry with references and a needed winter caretaker. Also listing a rental inquiry by a family seeking a suitable house with references and address details. Entries are terse and reference local employers and housing needs.
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