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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
4
The column surveys U S politics with critiques of Hanna Platt and Reed, mentions Joe Wheeler and McKinley era figures, notes Prohibition and woman suffrage outcomes, and reports on Amsterdam Antwerp and Watamaker intrigue. It cites taxation debates, debt, and a Philadelphia trust to uncover election corruption. A chaotic blend of names, places, and policy talk signals a turbulent political landscape.
A fragment from the Comnetl Grove Republican notes a new inferery light in Kandey, urged to be brought out from the bushel. It hints at a development in autumn and mentions shorter autumn days with apresiditrs andoad.
Vague rustic tableau depicts distant fields and barns with cattle and birds. The crowd of figures stands along a river bank as a calm yet unsettled air fills the scene reflecting nature’s abundance and looming change.
A condensed column from Atchison discusses social scandal curiosities and domestic habits. It notes travelers romance length, women’s magazines steering virtue, and reactions to idle evenings as couples and guests mingle. It cites a joke about protection from a servant and a bride’s shopping for potatoes via wire order.
Indiana Senator Prirbariks abandons traditional stump speeches for rear-guard rallies on traffic routes to reach rural districts. The article also notes various historical anecdotes, including references to Captain Eulate, Admiral Schley, and figures like Josaph Jefferson, with mixed vignettes from 19th century political and social life.
A jumble of aphorisms and social musings on love courage jealousy and marriage. The text muses that poets are born not made and comments on happiness envy and status with scattered anecdotes about a girl with a new hat and a man in love.
New York reports Cragin of Chicago arrived with Col. Alexander Bacon and W. T. Grate & Co. engineers asserting the Grace Syndicate now controls the interoceanic canal project. He says the old concession by Maritime Miller is cancelled, and a new independent grant will push work vigorously. The route remains likely unchanged with capital already subscribed.
Dramatic events headline Crawford Theater tomorrow with Have You Seen Smith a farce comedy praised in New York and eastern cities. Tickets range 25 to 75 cents with balcony pricing. matinee 23 cents for children and 25 cents for adults on first floor. A Parlor Match at Grand Opera House arrives Monday with prices 31 75, 1 and 23 cents. The show features a witty cast and new musical numbers, promising lively entertainment.
Hutchinson Nov 17 Kansas will obtain water from the Arkansas River stored in five reservoirs above La Junta Colorado as Wichita and others opposed Colorado ranchers rights to the water. The state land board called off an auction of 14,000 acres, citing public opinion and ongoing investigation. The Great Plains Water Co plans canals and five artificial lakes with a total capacity around 264 million cubic feet and 211 miles of channels to irrigate about 203,000 acres.
Wichitan nov 14 The Union rolls will rise a new building and endlline machinery on the south side of Doulas avenue opposite Waco avenue, costing 15000. The deed rests in escrow at Bank of Commerce awaiting city council action on extending the Missouri Pacific tracks to allow loading and shipping. The property measures x 140 and will host an elevator and mill with modern machinery. George Afhan of Enterprise Kan, owner of the present plant, will join and relocate to the enlarged operation.
A Missouri Pacific team led by Rathbu and colleagues near Victor Colorado sinks a shaft at Cripple Creek pay district. At 276 feet they strike ore initially 18 inches thick, now nearly seven feet at $18 per ton, with nearby mines yielding $1 a pound. Experts say location is highly promising. ore may cover future operations.
Wichita November 17 the board of county commissioners grants a right of way to W E Hutchingon Carthage Mo to lay gas pipes across Sedgwick county on the line between Minneshs and Gypsum townships The contract requires pipes to be laid 50 ms apart not to interfere with travel and to insure roads The company must furnish the court house gas not to exceed 75 dollars per month at 2 dollars per thousand
Jurietson City reports FLA Shermerhorn northwest of Ogden with a sizable apple crop though smaller than last year. About 2 000 bushels attracted buyers. two carloads totaling 1 600 bushels sold to Lee Mercantile Co of Salina. The rest moved by wagon from the orchard.
The railroad and city MCs unite and relocate to the Triangle building for a three year lease. After remodeling the ground floor will host gymnasium bath and public reading room with Wall street entrance, while the second door will house members parlor reading room and game room. The rear will become a dormitory for train men with porcelain baths to be added soon.
Lawrence news notes C F B Chapman, once YMCA of Lawrence secretary, departed for Quito, South America, to continue two years as a missionary. He reports twelve foreigners in Quito, mostly Germans, and describes the city and high altitude, urging energetic Americans to work there. Chapman, a Kansas native, joined the mission willingly and plans to stay indefinitely.
A Wichita turkeys carload to Los Angeles, first from the city, will sail Friday. Western Produce plans 1 000 birds dressed for market, bringing about $2 000 for Thanksgiving trade in the western city.
Iola November 17 Mr Nels Love reports 70 head of cattle purchased from Rumble Cutt brought from Kansas City. Several animals died recently with illness resembling pleuropneumonia. Love notified county board chair Latey and they sent telegraph to state stock board secretary Riddle at Marion. Riddle to decide protective steps and sanitary board holds full area powers.
J W Hoffman living west of Salina reported thieves stole 140 chickens on Saturday night and eight turkeys, six valued at 200 dollars each. The incident occurred as Hoffman surveys losses from Ike Zerby’s farm. Meanwhile G W Purcell arrived in Pittsboro to organize miners into Local United Mine Workers of America.
Frankfort defeated Marysville 11 to 6 yesterday afternoon as Frankfort scored the winning touchdown with under a minute remaining. Marysville guards struggled, fumbling repeatedly throughout the game.
Honolulu dispatch reports a woman, Sadie White, entered a transport in a soldier’s uniform and was not discovered until the third day out. She was confined in a stateroom and later in the guard house after admission of the ruse. Typhoid fever breaks out aboard a cargo voyage before Manila, heightening fears among sailors sailing twenty days through tropic seas.
The Westminster Review from London reports on a New York performance of Barrie’s The Little Minister in Kirkemutter where the ball was crowded and the audience full of interest as the event drew attention for its caricature style and reception.
A newspaper interview discusses a Barrie influenced work with caricatured elder figures and a mix of religious tones. The interviewer probes whether many denominations are represented while the interviewee debates the piece’s overall stance and its appeal to a youthful audience amid light critique.
London reports telegraphed details of Bismarck's funeral planned for Sunday November 7. Coffin has rested since July 30 in Friedrichruh with no guard. it will be borne to the mausoleum by nine workmen. Exterior finished, interior empty. a contractor vows completion by the appointed time. Rumors of German Emperor presence circulate as crowds expected.
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