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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1898
Page
4
A jumble of names and rumors from a historical Delaware Maryland scene discusses senatorial chances, reform efforts, and a wave of political critique. Mentions include Burphy’s aunt, Augustue Van Wyck, Dinesey, Wattinr BI, and Jerry Simpson, with notes on taxes, income, and reform campaigns amid a polarized atmosphere.
An arcane column notes how true stories lurk behind small town chatter. It mocks gossip while hinting at hidden misdeeds, grim examples of widow cards, grave robbing rumors, and medical students tied to grave matters in a sharp, if fragmentary, preview of local life.
A scrambled historical clipping presents a jumble of proverbs and remarks on thrift, debt, diligence, and memory. It weaves garbled lines about heroes, laziness, pencils, grandparents, and a cryptic note on a party and a resurrection, without clear context or coherent narrative.
The text discusses municipal ownership of waterworks and electric light plants in Reno and Caldwell, reports Columbus Mississippi voting 870,000 for water and sewer bonds, and notes Anderson Indiana and Birmingham Alabama expanding city control. It highlights savings, possession of plants, and Birmingham’s diversified municipal operations.
The Society for Political Study met in Gensatesival hall at 28 West Fitzhugh Street New York on Saturday to discuss City Charities. Speaker Mrs Graham critiqued and praised city charities while urging female influence in ballots and reform.
Fragmentary reminiscence describes a mother urging her son and reflects on how people with harsh reputations can have good names. Mrs. Gaffney calls for a calm discussion as group members exchange greetings and maintain a light mood.
A damaged report describes the Lord Mayor's Show parade with the Anglo American float named Prom Cal ry to the Cape. Britannia and Columbia appeared aboard a canopyed car, flags from both nations displayed, and accompanying music saluted the alliance as crowds filled the streets.
A Havana gathering of provisional bull fighters drafted a petition to President McKinley after The Spaniel evacuation and the start of American control. They argue their livelihood depends on bullfighting and that banning it would harm Havana’s entertainment, noting Gen. Ttee attended fights and Americans enjoy the performances.
A damaged report notes the unveiling of a Schiller statue in St Louis designed by Tauchy as an exact reproduction. The ceremony included colonels, military posts, and speeches by local officials, with patriotic songs and public attendance despite the imperfect text.
Miss Nedds Mortison suffered a fatal injury as Francesco Coljens Coljens faltered in the finale of L Pagnacci at the Century theater in St Louis on November 1. A damper from wound in the jet forevuctes caused headress to fall and the curtain to drop. Manager Severina urged a phraseian from the audience while Dr Thompson and Line Marriage responded to aid the injured performer.
Baker Bim D. Writtiss of Rackin Store Marion reports severe stomach trouble failed medical treatment. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla he took five bottles and recovered completely. He says it remains in use for catarrh and impure blood for his son. The ad touts Hood's parilla as the One True Blood Purifier with six bottles for five dollars.
A New York report analyzes monarchs wealth and spending. It compares per subject costs in European crowns, detailing the sultan’s vast outlays, Russia Austria Italy and Britain, and Victoria as the cheapest sovereign. It notes private fortunes, annual revenues, and lavish royal expenditures in pounds and dollars.
William C Atwood reports a Circle City divorce case where Ellen, an Iicen maiden, sought separation from Finney after years of abuse and drunkenness. A miners meeting granted the divorce by unanimous vote. Ellen claimed the sewing machine she bought with her earnings, but the committee later awarded it back as part of the settlement.
A stockholders meeting in Bronson Dy Ki Farl's office discussed charter application for Bronson Gas and Improvement. Seven directors were chosen, capital is $2 total divided into four shares each of $3, with 200 shares planned to be sold to fund sinking a well or drilling multiple new wells. Some stockholders favor buying an outstanding drill and securing several wells at once.
A Kansas report notes 2000 bushels of wheat poured into a basement area causing concern. Local authorities assess origin and potential loss while neighbors report the scene and street activity. No injuries reported.
Bennington reports two major fires on Saturday causing two deaths and extensive damage. A mill elevator floor collapsed at Sheeran Bons, burning 2,000 bushels of saved grain. Eric Olson’s barn and cattle shed burned after a lantern exploded in a hired man’s hands. A car of corn and vats were destroyed with the buildings. stock and belongings were saved. No insurance.
Leavenworth November 14. Sarah Pullen seeks 11000 damages from N J Dutton and G A Dutton proprietors of Manet grocery store over injuries after horses from their delivery wagon bolted in the alley behind the store. Mrs Pullen says riding in her son Theodore’s wagon, she was thrown when a horse attached to the grocery wagon broke loose, and was run over causing serious injuries.
Investigation into the typhoid fever outbreak that killed four high school students continues. Water tests showed the Ryan well performed better than the high school supply and Arnold and Scanlan's well. Some doctors suspect contaminated watermelons. Families using Ryan well water amid others roaming Arnold and Scanlan’s market area worry about further cases.
Emporia records two sudden deaths on Saturday. Albert S. Filnot, longtime mill owner, died of heart failure at 10 45 AM after selling his business and planning a move to Kansas City. Dr James T Webster, renowned physician, died soon after rheumatic fever and facial palsy attack. he had recently returned from Hur Eka Springs Ark.
Work will begin this week on Wichita's new street railway and continue until completion, likely by early next May. The first track will be laid on Wichita street with the Park Place line crossing the Missouri Pacific on Thirteenth Street to Wichita, then north to the power house route to avoid Missouri Pacific crossings. A large-day crew is expected by December.
Independence residents press forward with a major industrial project. Work on a new cotton mill was to start by early November but delayed by material planning, charter procurement, and other preliminaries. Officials say construction will begin within a week or ten days and be pushed rapidly to completion. The venture is hailed as the city’s most important industrial undertaking.
Mr W C Putt displays mingel wurzel beets at the First National Bank in Hutchinson claiming a 600 bushels per acre yield from cows creek farm. The write up notes Reno county’s strong beet growing reputation and the beet culture surge attracting attention nationwide. Captain Hanley and wife end Salvation Army work in a related notice dated Nov 14.
The Star Grocery advertises wholesale groceries meats and wares at East Sixth Street. It promotes savings for traders, lists canned goods fresh produce and household items with varied prices and quantities, and urges customers to visit the large stock for guaranteed satisfaction.
A fragmentary Kansas brief reports Captain Hanley planning to quit Salvation Army work and move to Wichita for carpentry due to health. It notes city council action to reorganize the volunteer fire department in Larner with new equipment and mentions several local industry updates from Cherryvale to Salina and Yates Center.
Captain Charles Die ber, commander of the Dartigehto Pee, to receive the initial distribution. A Spanish cruiser Bepeut was reportedly captured off Sursillage with cargo and supplies bound for Cervers. The Hamorda! ranges due to his brother. her case was sold by order of the prize court for about a thousand dollars.
New York Nov 11 Thomas Fortune announced a meeting of the clarified ta re akenes will be held in Valor on near Thursday discuss the slibation. The unitestates minister to Mura will preside as B. 2 igert leads, Afro-America churches in New York plan art events and many prominent white estimable figures are invited. The gathering will be mono-bartisat and aims to map the speakiogs with the avid ar a sveiritur in Hoviaur Palle Siviatta Washington Chicago.
Washington reports Admiral Schley will be given command of the European squadron. The move follows his request for such service and aims to display the American flag creditably in European waters with some of the navy’s finest cruisers. The dispatch notes the reestablishment of the squadron in the near future.
A Weedsport New York minister writes that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cured his lifelong dyspepsia. The advertisement extols the tablet as a universal remedy, claiming digestion improves, energy returns, and all stomach and nerve function benefits. It notes the product is sold by Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan at 50 cents per package and offers a free booklet on stomach diseases.
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