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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1898
Page
4
A garbled Washington and Philadelphia press summary notes women suffrage and prohibition defeated, Pennsylvania reform calls, and German value placed on the Philippines. It highlights candidate turmoil, temperance debates, and calls for leadership on governor and senator issues amid wartime tensions.
A signed article in the New York Journal critiques Democratic leaders and press for opposing expansion policies. It argues Jeffersonian principles require support for American expansion, cites Hawaii annexation as a turning point, and claims Democratic opposition aligned with party interests rather than national good.
The readable lines describe a general idea of relationships and a vague mockery of domestic life. The text appears as an OCR fragment from the Atchison Globe with stray phrases about a woman and a husband and unrelated garbled words.
The excerpt blends satirical observations on gender roles and domestic life with quips about divorce, suffrage, and social mores. It mocks quick judgments, notes awkward marriages, and hints at a comic clash between intellect and labor, all delivered in a jumbled editorial voice.
A garbled clipping mixes notes on China’s emperor and porcelain collecting, Admiral Dewey portraits, John Mason and Lord Byron connections, Neville Syneton wedding plans, Vermont university expansion, and military hall funding. It mentions John Ikin outdoors, a famed piano teacher Lidezetzky, and a Calcutta viceroy transition with British policy customs.
London editorial comment on the peace commission crisis and naval preparations notes skepticism toward Spanish opposition and United States options after elections. It suggests annexation as US policy if Spain resists, with Britain unlikely to intervene against Spain. A Daly Telegraph item questions McKinley compromising. A Times dispatch mentions American evacuation and the Pacific Fleet.
Stanley's reign as civic leader drives business men to back charitable institutions. The call signals renewed community effort and potential funding, with local employers urged to join in support campaigns and allied programs.
Wichita November 16. Frea Vandegrift interviews Governor elect W B Stanley who outlines reforms. He calls for abolishing the state board of pardons, limiting prison coal output, and replacing key officials with fit, abstaining leaders. He endorses enforcement of Populist laws, rejects reestablishing the metropolitan police, and advocates temperance through home rule over prohibition.
Berlin reports from semi official papers that the German army is to be gradually increased by about 25,000 men. The announcement follows cautious phrasing and indicates a planned buildup within the force as World War tensions persist.
Wellington hosts Albert Griffin who outlines a new temperance revival across Kansas and neighboring states. The plan relies on moral suasion rather than law enforcement, urging individuals to pledge total abstinence for five years starting January 1, 1500, while targeting Sumner County for organization and expansion to other counties.
Puller Rhodes, who stole six horses from Dalton near Clearwater five years ago, has returned to Wichita and confessed. He says he also took a horse from Blytin Jeft, fled to Dakota, joined the Salvation Army, alerted a sheriff in Jamestown, and later paid for his crimes repeatedly. He explains past association with disreputable company.
Wichita announces a new wholesale hardware house with 125000 capital to be led by Enid’s Hoeckatay and headquartered on East First Street. The six 140 by three story building will house the firm from February with strict wholesale focus and full utilization of space. Burlingame High School defeats Eskridge 23 to 0 in a football game, Stokely and Wells key for Burlingame, Mehi directs plays, Eskridge struggles with interference.
An old advertising pitch touting Scott's Emulsion as the fat forming food for thin children. The copy claims forty years of use making thin children plump and strong, urging readers to buy from druggists Cott and Bowne in New York.
A historical ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser claiming over 420000 American homes own it, now free with paper cover and a 24 cent mail request to the World’s Medical Association in Buffalo. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness, pregnancy pain, and related health issues, with testimonials and notes on pills and mild cathartics.
Letters to the State Journal from A W Young advocate an immediate adjournment of the legislature upon call, arguing defeat chastening would unite lawmakers to pass needed legislation for the people and state. The writer supports extra session timing over regular meeting.
Montgomery County commissioners approve a bounty on wolf scalps totaling 160 dollars for adult wolves and 50 cents for each wolf puppy. The decision follows concerns about wolves harming livestock and measures are to be enforced within the county.
Salina Waterworks has received 60 tons of iron piping 4 to 12 inches in diameter to aid extensive improvements. Seven of eleven planned wells are completed. Pensions across Kansas announced with multiple beneficiaries including Russel Lee Parker H Ross Leaverworth Clark McAllister Atchison and others. amounts range from 4 to 65 dollars flagged for widows and minor dependents.
A letter from Melton W. Marshall, sergeant major of the Twenty third Kansas regiment, reports severe illness among color soldiers stationed at San Luis de Cuba. He describes weak strength, food scarcity, and high weekly sickness as regiments lose men, with some companies reduced to a fraction of their original size.
Santiago de Cuba reports the San Mago chamber of commerce asks General Wood, co‑ordinator of the military department, to turn over funds collected as harbor import taxes to become its treasurer and oversee future collections and harbor finances without government supervision. No proof he would accept the request.
In Dubuque on November 18, D. Benderton said no personal candidacy for the next hour’s speakership. He would support Mr. Reed's re election if Reed seeks it, and would back Reed’s opponent if Reed does not pursue it.
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