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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1898
Page
3
A garbled column surveys military, political, and social topics with scattered quotes and aphorisms. It touches on American actions in the Philippines, tensions with Spain, civil service reform, Tammany power, and various social musings about women, money, and success, all in a disjointed, opinionated pattern.
The secretary of Internal affairs reports in fiscal year 1955 public land disposals and receipts. Cash sales reach 652 735.74 acres with 7 720780 acres in miscellaneous entries and 29 193.19 acres of Indian lands. Total cash receipts from all sources rise to 2 077 005 38, with notable increases in district land office expenditures due to new two offices in Alaska. Patents include agricultural, mineral, and swamp lands with area figures and year-over-year changes.
A jumble of quirky misheard lines and droll misprints from various papers includes banter about voting,车 fare fare disputes, a cat catching a rat, and witty exchanges among editors and readers. Names and places appear in sharp, fragmented snippets, creating a humorous mosaic of old-timey snippets.
Chicago November 23 Hal Caine reveals the origin of the character John Storm in The Christian. He says Storm had two lifelike personas, including Mother J and a full name Hon James Atley, tied to a Shoreditch rector and a thieves’ district. The narrative hints at a monastic idea behind the character.
A reader reports rheumatism and grip improved after taking Hood's Sarsaperilla. The letter claims weight gain, increased strength, and overall health restoration, attributing recovery to the remedy and urging others to try it. The note is signed by a reader and notes availability through druggists.
The speaker recalls a musician and preacher figure linked to John Storm, portraying him as a composite of Father J. and Father Adderley. He describes early barn sermons, shared pleasures, boxing as pastime, and a church setting. The narrative dwells on identity and personal influence, ending with the hint that the character merges traits of two clergy figures.
Vice Chancellor Reed Liddy named Walter Meredith Dickinson receiver of the Torradell Building and associated properties in Trenton. The mortgage holder is One Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance of Philadelphia with about £15,000 owed. The Torradell venture sought to reform and employ tramps but faced financial collapse and foreclosure, drawing attention for its controversial approach and the city’s reaction.
Washington reports Rep. Cannon and the deficiency subcommittee begin examining estimates for extra primary army and navy expenses tied to the war and for a bill covering these deficiencies from January 1, 1889, to July 2, 1890. Cannon predicts rapid handling of special appropriation bills and urges not to force an extra congressional session.
Maj. Anderson leads a plan for gathering and compiling data on Topeka and surrounding districts. Secretary T. J. Anderson of the Commercial Club oversees development, aiming to organize territorial details west of the area.
To the business men of Topeka the secretary announces a confidential circular seeking annual assessor data on employees wages capital and material values for advertising purposes. It promises to keep information private and not publish individual businesses.
New York reports a Treasury Bureau summary on United Kingdom trade. Imports from the United States to Britain rose in October across major goods classes while exports to the United States declined in some sectors. The October figures show higher U S sales overall to Great Britain, with increases in copper, textiles, and other manufactured items, though some categories fell from previous Octobers.
New York on November 23 reported three pretty fan tail pigeons alighting on a cross above an adjoining grave as John A. Bloemeke was laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre cemetery after services at St. Peter's Church. The birds remained watching the ceremony and returned to perch on the cross when the funeral party departed.
New York reports the death of C W Couldock at 62, longtime stage star born 1815 in London. Indigestion with heart failure caused his end. He rose from London stock to major US fame as Dunstan Kirke in Hazel Kirke and had a long career with many companies and a notable Broadway farewell tour.
Jack Dalton reports meeting the government reindeer expedition at Hootchal while en route to Circle City. Dalton, described as the pathfinder of Alaska, returns today from the interior after a journey involving 200 Jules Inland.
Dr Mary Js Green of Charlotte Michigan and Dr B Bergen of Jersey City endorse Pabst Malt Extract as a superior tonic. They cite benefits for nursing mothers and debility, noting improved digestion, weight, and strength in patients. The letters praise the product's tonic and nutrient properties and recommend its use.
William Ielman leads a 20 man government reindeer party, starting from Seattle with 500 beasts purchased in Norway. Most perish en route to Circle City, leaving 150 alive. Costs ran near $200 per animal. wood feed found in Alaska. Dr. Jackson to supervise a relodees station at Circle City.
Albany reports Frank Wy Sanger wins judgment against manager Thomas H French for 868000 in the Little Lord Fauntleroy case. Sanger claimed a theatrical partnership to buy and stage plays, including Fauntleroy, with profits未divided. The referee favored Sanger, the supreme court overturned, and the court of appeals reinstates the referee’s award.
New York November 28 George H Danfelm of the New York Central remarks that court of appeals ruling against the anti scalping law will not deter scalpers. He notes prior adverse decisions failed to curb business and cites detectives tracking scalpers with fake half fare tickets. He expects the interstate railroad commission to push an anti scalping bill to curb cross state sales, but inner state tickets remain unaffected.
The state board of charities filed vouchers for expenses of state charitable institutions for October. The board was larger than usual due to the election. Expenses are listed for dest and auth ssiool.
Mrs Elize Woodruff of Jackson Street reports severe kidney pain four years ago followed by persistent symptoms. After ineffective treatment she took Morrow’s Kid-necida from Bwitt Holliday Drug Co and says relief came in two days with complete cure. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co Byringheid Ohio. price six cents.
Dramatic events unfold at Une Ceawfant Center with Wille Collier Witt performing The Man From Mexico. The plot follows a dinner guest entangled in a web of deception, a deputy, and a dangerous pursuit as a killer’s identity and motives are slowly revealed during a tense, public gathering. The cast includes Abie Colter and Mark in a fantasy-laced production, with Wolfen Joins providing a key interruption.
A period piece promoting “Mother's Friend” as a remedy to ease childbirth and reduce danger. It touts motherhood as the life’s goal for women, claims extensive pain and fear are avoidable, and advertises a booklet “Before Baby Born” sent from Atlanta Georgia.
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