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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1898
Page
4
A local Christian Endeavor meeting adopted resolutions opposing liquor drinking slot machines and other matters. The address urged enforcement of temperance laws and called for civic action to curb vice, praising the Christian Endeavor movement and urging youth engagement in reform efforts.
Governor-elect Stanley delays naming a private secretary as Morton Albaugh debates accepting the role. The holdup hinges on possible federal judgeship changes replacing Foster, with Albaugh awaiting Congress action before committing. Clerk Bharitt may hold the post while Judge Foster remains on the bench.
Week includes Q D club at Miss May Downing's, cards with Miss Kate Ernich, a Meh afternoon by Mrs Adiereen and Miss Bergen, and the K Ko ball at Mrs We. We. Davirs. Friday hosts two clubs at Hudsons and Har aunt ball with Ernich cards. Saturday a large reception by Mrs Horton and colleagues. attendees described amid detailed attire and decor. Noted visits include Miss Lercher hosting Fairview society, and various residents attending dinners, teas, and concerts.
Philadelphia November reports the Quay case with involved parties charged with conspiracy in misusing state funds via the Pope's bank. Attorneys argued demurrers to indictments and a motion to quash, contending funds were not state money but deposits under the state treasurer’s authority.
Newton, Nov 25. A tramp with smallpox has been quarantined in the old pump house area. Slater is hired as nurse to care for the patient. The jail has been fumigated. Local physicians say contagion danger is minimal as the quarantined spot is distant from houses and roads. The man claims to have worked in New Mersey and Ari zak after arriving from Hutchinson. An outbreak of milder mpox is noted at El Paso.
Charles F. Street, president of Topeka Water, has left town after bond voters approved funding for new waterworks. He says the company is willing to sell but cannot commit due to bondholder interests and regulatory issues. City council has not acted yet. a decision on future waterworks is expected next week.
A Topeka report states Capt J E Towers, removed from the commission by a board for incompetence, plans to contest the decision. Towers will not return to Topeka, has engaged an attorney, and intends to fight the government to recover his command as provost marshal.
The article notes Captain O A Coulter running for department commander of the A F, with Pebrunty encampment slated for the event. Coulter supporters work to secure the post, while Eastman II’s replacement could affect next year’s reunion in Topeka and the state reunion may be requested if ties occur.
A contract for 1000000? pounds of coal to be delivered to Sandusky from West Virginia operators prompts local scrutiny and criticism. The deal, valued at about 125 per ton, raises questions about company purchases and disclosure practices amid broader regional tensions. Authorities note the company does not publicly publish coal purchases, fueling speculation about the implications for Pittghore district miners and Pennsylvania governance.
J Levi a tobacco and cigar store owner at Ninth and Kansas avenues aided in recovering a stolen deposit box cash. Harrington, owed for cigars, drew four warrants totaling 100 dollars and was told to pay Levi. Levi’s funds were misdirected through Mrs Harrington into her son’s box. Chief Strauss continues inquiries with no arrests yet.
Paris reports Le Petit Journal ridicules Kaiser Wilhelm II through a burlesque itinerary “Fifteen Days in Turkey Palestine Jerusalem and the Holy Land.” The Charivari-like satire mocks his travels, uniforms, and sermons, depicting him in absurd disguises and cartoon scenes across Jerusalem, the Jordan, and Berlin.
Kansas charter filings include the Lincoln Union benefit association with Ira oe ves topeks Cha and directors J. H. Light Ne Wen Henry G. N Lindsay of Chanute James Hancock J. K Starkweather of Coffeyville. Lawrence Gas Ot and Mining company chartered with directors AW Murphy J H Ginthart A D Blehyp Louis C Pork jer Albert Ginthart capital 8500. Germania Literature Verein o Seneta incorporated under Matthies Schneier Henry Kohler A P Herwich A C Big enmann John Mueller. Canvassing Board delayed. six counties Jolson Miami Reno Rush Sedgwick Stanton未 report. final canvass second Monday in December. Governor Leedy Attorney General Boyle Secretary of State Hush Auditor Morrieana Sreagther Tene wer CosL. Coal You set 200 pounds to the ton from Davies Nicholson. Telephone 190.
A discussion of Aguinaldo and his followers in the Philippines, noting the uncertain size and structure of the insurgent army around Manila. The piece describes their fluid leadership, decentralized units, and the shifting loyalties as they parade in a Marpe rs Weekly image showing a triumphal march with a native woman bearer of the insurgent flag. The article contemplates U.S. occupancy bringing peace and industrial habits, with some insurgents retreating to farms while others adapt to the new order.
North Topeka items include Mrs J F Cecil recovering north of town, Miss Laura Heber hosting Nellie LaFave, Miss Annie Johnsmyre visiting from Cleburn, and Miss Kimball entertaining at cards on West Gordon street. The Presbyterian church hosts a chicken pie supper with Chrysanthemum show, and the Patlor Minstrels return to Lat Kens opera house next Wednesday.
Dodge City hosts inlays with Mr and Mrs J F Green of Harrison and others visiting. Raven and Ryan noted, Lukens and Dr L A Rider party returned from eastern trip via Baltimore and Si an. Odd fellows Lodge 1K of P calls for attendance at Castle Hall for officers and business. Gospel service continues at Baptist church with Rev Hotory assisting. Bertie Conklin arrives with classmates. evening includes games and refreshments.
The body dug up after exhumation on Saturday proved to be A. W. Burton of Red Bud Winfield. ES and A J Adams of Hed lud declared him brother-in-law. Mme Burton, his sister, with her mother Marcard J Ada, Sear Hed, and Sasion once ran a market at Cedarvain. Burton had a daughter.
Fragmented text reports a debt related to a bank and county claim. Mentions Fort Scott, a muster, and a company action to satisfy a 314060 claim with 715/22 numbers and a police or store seizure context.
Shawnee county district court suit against Peter Betts and Lewis Sella of Setlist Brothers for £101,008 was moved to federal court. The filing notes Nene Sells and surviving partner as part of the star Woman Jointist in jail Fort Scott. Mrs J L Aa- She was indicted on ten counts for liquor in defiance of the state prohibitory law. her husband escaped by bond.
Telephone service item appears as a fragment noting a price of 300 per copa for various kinds. Names Davies and Nipbel are mentioned but the context is unclear. This brief entry reads as an isolated catalog line from a newspaper page segment without a complete event or story.
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