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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1898
Page
4
A chaotic collage of campaigns, tariffs, and municipal topics spans U S events. Mentions include Senator Quay and Dudley admixtures, German emperor timing, Spanish Philippines, and Nicaragua canal debates. Exposition profits and bonds in Chicago and Manchester noted, with city tramway plans and electric lighting costs outlined.
The article discusses the Australian ballot system and urges voters to reject party tickets in favor of independent choices. It warns against ticket peddlers and political wheedlers, urging defection of corrupt county officers and support for honest candidates. It emphasizes the need for fair, ballot-based voting and condemns discrimination in elections.
A collage of humorous snippets from Chicago Record Philadelphia Record and others, plus a tragic Eudora note. Fragments include quips on phenomena, marsupials, a dining scene, and a wariness about keeping Philippines, ending with a local accident in Eudora where Dee Mathews’ wife was wounded by an accidental gun discharge.
A lively program features a vaudeville and comedy extravaganza directed by John nee, with Perkins and Burton in a canine-themed act, plus the operetta The Witional Flower at Garfeld park. Proceeds benefit local drama efforts as audiences pack the Crawford venue.
An early 20th century report recounts the failed Venus transit expedition, noting weather hindered observations and the Bank of Merchants National, with Frank Murphy present, faced delays. The schedule shifted to the following day as analysts awaited improved conditions.
London county council votes overwhelmingly for compulsory purchase of all London water companies. The plan involves many millions of pounds and faces stiff opposition in parliament from vested interests.
The curfew bill to keep children under 15 off streets after 8 p.m. in winter and 9 p.m. in summer was approved by the St Louis city council. Originated by Colonel Alexander Hogeland of Louisville, Ky, president of the Boys' and Girls National association, with Meyer Zeigenhain aiding its signing. Several large cities have adopted Hogeland's curfew ordinance.
Iola November 7 Work starts today on the Cherokee Lanyon Smelting works at Gas City three miles east of Iola Missouri Pacific surveyors stake side tracks A B Cockerell general manager and superintendent on site as buildings and furnaces are laid out Weather permitting the plant should be in operation soon after year’s end The company controls large capital and may consolidate nearby works having secured forty acres for factory buildings
Kansas City Kansas November 7. The Sansas Blind School in Kansas City operates six buildings including a main structure a hospital dormitories and industrial facilities. Superintendent Toothaker has expanded a girls and boys industrial department with broom and hammock making plus weaving sewing and rug work. The school emphasizes practical training with pay to students and aims to rival similar United States institutions.
About forty Ottawa girls belong to the Sappho Club, a federated group organized in 1905 by Mrs Julia M Walsh. The club, once the youngest in the federation, studies history, current events, and literature, with members contributing stories and working on a historical novel.
Sherwood of Chicago notes the Sappho lab's excellent work and frequent inquiries about its methods. She attributes the club's wide reputation and promising future to its wine, emerged leadership, and the delightful personnel of its membership.
Kansas wins a hard fought game as Nebraska suffers multiple injuries. Foul play leads to ejections and several players, including Stringer, Benedict and King(s)bury, are singled out for penalties. Managers note the Nebraska squad limps off the field with one ankle seriously injured and the Kan ball advancing from defensive standoffs throughout the match.
T Thomas KK Richy former first lieutenant of Company D Twentieth Kansas received a gold watch from comrades in San Francisco. He was unaware until decoyed to a law office in the city where the presentation occurred in the presence of friends and business men. Lawyer Randolph spoke for the committee members who funded the gift as a token of their esteem.
Lawrence, Nov. 7 Nebraska defeated Kansas 18 to 6 in a stubbornly fought game at McCook Field. Kansas suffered injuries early as Hamill left with a weak knee, hampering their offense. Nebraska showed superior team play and backs, scoring in the first half late and again in the second, with the final touchdown near the end as dusk fell and visibility faded.
Last Saturday afternoon at about two, 60 feet deep old abandoned well in a yard trapped Wile Myre Gabriel. Neighbors arrived as a rope was lowered for help. The girl grabbed the rope as she neared the top and slipped, then a loop was used again. She placed the loop around her head and clutched it with both hands, being pulled safely to the top.
Lakin reports prairie fires raging in north Kearny county as fierce winds over two days drive the blaze through the northeast into the county. Cattle herds and property suffer while farms lose hay and feed across east Kearny and parts of Wichita county, with residents Hansen and Carter among the serious sufferers.
Abilene reports the fourth fatality among five cigh high school students who boarded together and contracted typhoid after eating a frosted watermelon. Families were informed, households water samples were sent for analysis, and officials continue investigations into the outbreak.
Haskell Institute Indians from Lawrence Kansas defeated Denver Athletic Club on Saturday. Score Indians 1 DAC 0. Report notes a shooting incident later involving J F Hale, with details unclear due to damaged text.
Yates Center November 7. Hinsh of Kanes City secures a gas franchise to supply the city for eighteen years. Drilling will start immediately as the belt region sees little development beyond one earlier borehole. A boy injured by a wire fence accident is reportedly recovering, while the scene notes the ongoing gas project and local effort.
In St Johns on November 7 a cabinet crisis erupts as Governor Murray demands the resignation of finance minister Morini amid alleged ties to railway contractor Rel. The dispute hints at friction with the governor and risks cabinet wreck and complications to the Fresh shore treaty negotiations between the United States and Canada.
Washington reports the Treasury clarifies board of trade sales in grain and produce. Brokers acting as principals must pay a 1 cent stamp on sale notes and tax on the amount over 100 dollars. If a commission merchant handles the sale for the seller, only the commission merchant pays the tax under schedule A.
Tano Funia, the Japanese minister to China, conferred with the empress dowager and the emperor in Pekin to announce declarations from the ratified accord. The dowager spoke first and the emperor offered a formal greeting, while the envoy pressed for the removal of General Kang Su's troupe before November 30 or risk railway protection concerns. Hiva Ching, former Chinese ambassador to Russia and Germany, has been named a member of the Tsung Shu.
London reports a metal burglar and inventor named Cinnie Vadtin or Vitin, who fled the capital after securing £2880 in Bank of England notes and American Railroad securities. Authorities say he lectured on minor subjects along the Paris coast before departure, amid fears of further plunder and suspect wandering.
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