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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1898
Page
4
An eclectic New York Chicago report blends national race talk with California fusion notes and Nevada gold standard chatter. Municipal ownership gains in Minnesota and Danbury draw praise for waterworks and electric plants while Vienna and Southampton study public utilities. Proverb commentary from Chicago reflects political mood amid rail and party tensions.
A garbled column presents proverbs and sayings on luck, honor, crime, and marriage. It lampoons counterfeiters and politicians while noting human vanity and self-satisfaction, with uncertain references and schematic humor.
The Atchison Globe reflects on aging perspectives in medicine and trust in doctors, suggests people misjudge effort, and notes quirky local observations. It mentions a longtime root user for kindling, references strains of memory and family ties, and touches on people delaying prescriptions and patent medicines while an Atchison county farmer is highlighted.
A chaotic column lists figures like Herr Ladidlens Misrewinek a Polish tenor paid 3500 for a Cannes engagement, Richard Croker addressing deaf mutes in New York, Dr John Hall’s will and lessons, Curzon’s Irish peerage, Harvard President Ellis contemplating a western alumni tour, and remarks by Max Beerbohm on Bierce and manners.
In New York bets pour in on the Corbett versus Sharkey fight with Corbett the favorite. The biggest wager reaches 2000 dollars as bettors eye the boxing event. Chicago and San Francisco routes mentioned as fans weigh chances.
A 19th century visionary argues Alaska's fate hinges on governance and resource control. He warns against mercantile exploitation by private interests and urges preserving national integrity, civil education, and responsible stewardship over fur, fisheries, timber, and land while resisting colonial annexation.
The stock exchange seats fetched 25 000 dollars as a bid today with a sharp rise in Wall Street signaling prosperous business. The high price ever recorded was 34 500 dollars paid in October by George The French, plus a 1 000 dollar liberation fee. The low price in recent years stood at 13 500 dollars about five years ago.
The whalery steamer Thessher arrived at San Francisco from the Arctic with a large cargo of whalebone. The holds hold 15000 pounds valued at over 50000 dollars, a windfall following recent whaling successes.
The British cruiser Cordelia is expected to be ordered to the Grand Banks region for winter duty and to be ready to scour the area for enemy shipping should war be declared.
A Mazarin Bible sold at the auction room of Soby, Wilkitson & Hodge for £2050 ($1602). The book had earlier been valued at around £3500 but defects were found. The sale occurred in November with noted interest from bidders.
Washington reports show no break in peace talks with Spain, with several more joint meetings anticipated. French embassy activities are cited as representing French subjects with Cuban and Porto Rican bonds, while holders of German and British bonds may follow suit to protect claims. The U S government is not liable, and the situation could test Spanish citizens and the independence of a future Cuban government.
Oshkosh Wisconsin November 3 police chief Weisbrod ordered all slot machines removed from saloons. Machines in operation last night were confiscated. Arrested owners, including Maxwell who sought to plead for others, will face municipal court. Trials set for the 19th with pleas of innocence expected. no machines allowed to run meanwhile.
The piece compares the Santiago and Manila naval battles, detailing ship types, speeds, and plan execution. It contrasts American forces the Brooklyn and New York with Spanish ships, noting Brooklyn’s maneuver success and the heavy damage to Spanish vessels while highlighting engine and torpedo threats and incomplete outcomes.
The Kansas State Dairy Association calls its twelfth annual convention at Representative Hall in Topeka from November 16 to 18. Gov. J. W. Leedy will give an address of welcome with CH. Paulson presiding. Program covers creamery topics, dairy production, flavor control, and college music, featuring Prof. H. A. Cattrell and J. Ed Nisley.
Bert Strong of HL Strong Grain Co of Coffeyville arrives to remodel the Conway Springs elevator bought earlier in the week. New machinery will be installed to improve water handling and general rearrangement, aiming to make one of the region’s best elevators for grain bought along the Missouri Pacific line. The plant will buy wheat, corn, oats, rye, flax and castor beans and will add a seed house for local growers.
Atchison reports Missouri Pacific may acquire full ownership of the Central Branch within about 30 days. Currently MP owns the first hundred miles and operates the rest under lease. the Atchison shops dispute will be resolved once the entire system changes hands.
In Hutchinson on November 8 officials announce plans to convert the upper stories of the Woodward block into a modern theater. The building, large enough to rival any state opera house, could be strengthened to suit the project and generate strong rent. Litigation over the property has ended with a clear title, prompting its owners to pursue the opera house idea.
Hutchinson firm to ship 5000 barrels of Kelly's flour to Boston for retail trade. Misnrch mills received the order from two large Boston firms. To fill the order will require twelve-car trains. Flour will reach New England, highlighting Hutchinson's expanding product range beyond salt.
Lawrence reports Frank Tipton sailor of the Se War era leaves his team due to financial needs and returns home. He will miss the next game while Bamili and Hae move in to cover. Other players sustain injuries but are not seriously hurt. Chetopa notes gas mains work expanding as McLean's Talk prompts springlike progress and improved plumbing.
Lavina Black was arrested in Indiana on a murder charge for the shooting death of farmer John W. Baslay near Harrison township. Trial testimony described her plan to ambush Baslay after visiting neighbor Smith Childs, then returning home to surrender with her husband in tow.
Si Perkins the former comedy is advertised with a brighter piece and a combined band and orchestra. Sam J. Burton and Lilie Coleman star in the principal work. Prices range 10 20 20 and 30 cents. Tomorrow night Koster and Eisel stage the big production Gayest Manhattan with prices 1 76 60 and 25 cents. The Philadelphia Times praised its high class extravaganza and audience enthusiasm.
The Modoc club and Watsons orchestra back a Crawford theater production of The National Flower Friday evening. Cast features Hiram Prindle and a Shakesearean travesty with Mima Emily Jordan and George Ft. Carr, with lively songs and encores. Tickets priced 10, 20 and 40 cents.
A Princeton expedition led by Hatcher and Colburn reports extensive Patagonia exploration, revealing a 30 mile long lake near the Andes base, rich fossil localities, marine terrace deposits, and a large collection of fossils, animals, birds, reptiles, and Yahgan language materials. The team notes inland reach northward from Magellan Straits, plus photographs and artifacts from local tribes.
An elderly Georgia woman allegedly cured of cancer after using a blood remedy called 5.8 S. claims the disease is a blood infection not surgically curable. The letter describes initial ulcers, failed treatments, and a complete recovery following the remedy, asserting lasting cure and safety as a vegetable-based tonic.
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