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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1898

Page

4

New York Office. Terps Gaert Wise and Frank Richardson

Fragmented text discusses New York politics and national issues. References to Secretary of State appointments, Spanish-American peace talks, yellow fever measures, and debates on party harmony. Mentions Alaska cable plans and criticism of press coverage during the war era.

York Terps Gaert Wise Frank Richardson Mer Cicags Sretcr Nea Elm Cour Fient Bireste Telephones Hiebercurs Rosia Pe Eee

Des Moines Debates Municipal Water Ownership Vote

The Des Moines water question failed to pass as the public chose to keep private water supply. A Washington Star commentary notes arguments for municipal ownership contrast with concerns about higher future rates and service reliability under private control.

Spiritual Beauty and Times of Social Mockery in Atchison

In the Atchison Globe a column laments changing standards of female intellect and beauty. It critiques marriage as a social act tied to wealth, mocks lectures to women, and satirizes public perceptions of women’s roles with references to supposed final endings and money requirements before marriage.

GLOBE Atchison Aguele Lind

Witnesses Describe Chaplain McIntyre Testimony

The witness recounts Chaplain McIntyre claiming the audience had a role with the battis and denying remarks about western firms cheating eastern shipbuilders. He praised eastern workmanship on the Oregon, and discussed a report about the cruiser New York and its distance, noting opinions on relative proximity and conditions aboard ships.

McIntyre Battis Seth Colbrasts Eastern Whithunders Oregon Cristobal Colon New York

Red man at Soldiers' Home dies after long illness

Patrick Consaline a veteran of the Fifty-ninth Iowa, known as the red man for pityriasis rubra, died at Leavenworth’s soldiers home. He was 67, contracted the disease mining in Colorado, sought cures across the nation, and was buried with G A R rites after funeral services led by Chaplain Payne.

Leavenworth the Nations Soldiers Patrick Consaline Fifty-ninth Iowa Brest Colorado Consadine Allison Butler County Mike Concedine Grenoa Kan Lansing John Conradine Thomas. Brenan Post G. A. R Payne

Kansas Fish Report Pressed for Statewide Fisheries Reform

Dr J W Shults state fish commissioner presents a concise two year Kansas fisheries report to Governor Leeds. The 52 page document with 12 full page illustrations covers fish habits, propagation, and pond culture. It proposes amendments to fish laws, notes arrests of 81 violators, 65 cow wildlife cases, and confiscations of 14 seines and 28 nets. It outlines 21 mills of fish ways and lake projects, with 10 100 copies printed and 60 to the state historical society.

J. W. Shults Stuac Ves Leeds Fisheries and Mame Kansas Stilts Kaneas Barsap Schults Kansac Tinheries Shuits Tate

Fragmented Miscellany of Political Notes and Cultural Bits

A collage of late 19th or early 20th century clippings references figures like General Sir Moratio Herbert Kitckoser and Senatorial hopefuls, notes on a Tuskegee Institute address by T. Washington, and a playful anecdote about Joseph Chamberlain. It brushes politics, culture, and a humorous cafe encounter, with passing mentions of Sudan, governors, and performers.

Trial of Rev. Joseph McIntyre Proceedings Slow

Court martial of Rev. Joseph B. McIntyre, chaplain of the Oregon, shows slow progress amid lengthy defense arguments. Witnesses describe battle actions and prize money, with memory gaps and uncertain connections.

Denver Joseph B. McIntyre Oregon Jules Bon. Bonfils Croes Benjamin Hi Bayles Moth— Ing McIntyre Hoar Trinity Church MeIntyre Melntyre Manoy Iowa Collins Erans Ewane Bob Sharpeon Clark

Hess Quits the Game Tawrenes Oct 1

Harry Hess, last year’s brilliant half back, dislocated his elbow late in the game and is likely out for the season. The team faces a setback as inexperienced backs must fill his shoes with Pred Speak already gone. Wilcox from Clay Center shows promise at center while Blookberger Avery and Tipton drive at tackle, Silver remains at full back, and ends contested by Simpson and Hux.

Tawrenes Harry Hess Hessie Tucker Canker City Wilcox Clay Center Blookberger Avery Tipton White Silver Simpson Huxeah

Bantam Title Bout Ends In Draw At Lenox Club

Casper Leon of New York and Steve Flanagan of Philadelphia fought a fast, close battles for twenty five rounds with heavy exchanges and no decisive advantage. Referee Johnny White declared a draw as the bantam championship fight concluded with both fighters showing strength and resilience.

New York Ameren Casper Leon Steve Flanagat Phiadelphia Lenox Leon White Philadelphia Johnny White England Fxhtlercely Lanagan Flanacan Flanagan Rome

National League update and war department note

From Washington Oct 1 a brief from General Lawson at Rantings reports fewer cases of all kinds with total si athe. The same dispatch lists rookies in the National League games including Baltimore Boston Philadelphia New York and Washington while St Louis Cincinnati game postponed.

Baltimore Boston Philadelpis New York Washington St. Louis Cincinnati Lawton Lawson War Department Total Siathe Paul Vincent Seas Cain Awit Eee

Farmer strikes boy with pitchfork on Burlingame road

In Emporia on October 1 a farmer Barrett shot with a pitchfork at a 15 year old boy named Wilson over returning a borrowed lake. The wound in the scalp four and a half inches long required medical dressing by Dre Wright and Parrington. A warrant is sworn for Barrett.

Emporia Burlingame Road Wilson

Soldier Becomes Insane Former Kansan to Asylum

Fort Scott October 1 Word reached the city that Walter Lawrence formerly of Mort Scott has been declared of unsound mind and ordered sent to the asylum. Lawrence was a longtime clerk at Lippmans clothing store. He moved to Texas four years ago and enlisted in a Texas regiment during the war but did not reach Santiago. He fell ill with fever, was returned to Houston, and since then has been confined to a hospital. He is expected to be taken to Washington.

Fort Scott Walter Lawrence Mort Scott Lawrence Whhl Lippman Texas Texas Regiment Santiago Houston Washington

10 Cents Per Capita Campaign In Sumer County

Wellington reports Republicans plan a 10 cent per capita tax on all party members to fund a countywide pull. District assessors will tally dues, with postmasters contributing and candidates assessed as before. The goal is to raise about 250 dollars under the new plan.

Wellington Sumer

Chester Long Recovering to Return to Seventh District Campaign

Wichita report notes Chester IL Lote has nearly recovered from illness and plans to return for a campaign stop in the western district. He will speak on the evening of October following the Emory Smith meeting.

Wichita Chester IL Lote Emory Smith

Kangas Volunteers Frightened at the Rolling Sea

Empire Hawkins writes from San Yago with the Twenty third Kansas and Eighth Minox regiment. He notes drill daily, payroll accuracy, and hopes to be back in 22 months. He praises colored officers and Cuban hospitality while describing sights in New York and Santiago harbors.

Kangas Fort Scott Get Empire Hawkins Kansas San Yago Santineo Eighth Minox Shatter Wood San Luis Roberts Parsons Coure Tom Vigilancia Parrot Santiago Fort Hancock Oregon Sampson New York Harbor Merrimac Santiago Harbor Ninth Tenth Cavalry Feb

To Buy a Gold Mine in Graham County Arizona Hills

A Newton company from Newton plans to buy a gold mine near Evans Point in Graham county Arizona. Involved are M. McGraw William Woulfe V. Lewis R. B Lynch and Daniel Ainsworth. Metraw and owner D O Evans just returned from Arizona after inspecting the property. H T Luntis of Darlington township assisted by examining the mine and assaying ore.

Newton Oct Evans Point Graham County Arizona M. McGraw Willam Woulfe V. Lewis R. B Lynch Daniel Ainsworth MM. Metraw D. O. Evans Mr. McGraw H. T. Luntis Darlington Township

Protective Hunters Association Formed in Dickinson County

Abilene Oct 1 sportsmen from Abilene Enterprise Solomon and nearby Dickinson county towns form a protective association to curb pot hunting and unlawful shooting. Reports say one hunter shipped 600 quail this fall. Proposals call for prosecuting first offenders to the full extent of the law.

Abilene Abiene Enterprize Solomon Dickinson County Jamil

Kansas University Entomology Class Asked to Classify

Chancel lor Snow reports a letter from the director of Chile's national museum at Valparaiso requesting Kansas University's entomological department classify bugs from a valuable collection. The inquiry signals international scientific collaboration and recognition of KU’s entomology program.

Entomology Gift Promises New Lepidoptera Collection

A scholar plans to send a complete, numbered Lepidoptera specimen collection to Kensar University for proper naming and museum cataloging. The Galena district is described, with mention of Peanie Jones, ex-bandit, starting races and a potential Reed speech. A Porto Rico update notes American troops occupying two thirds of the island and ongoing business interest as Spain withdraws toward the capital.

Kensar University Department of Entomology Porto Rico Sun Juan Porto Military Commission Gesterter San Joan

Fifty Coke Ovens Assured in Cherokees County Town Start

Columbus, Sept. th Another town soon to sprout up in Cherokees county. Indications are it will move next to the front, located about six miles from Folsom on the railway. Land believed to hold rich deposits beneath the surface. The coke ovens are for coke manufacture, with 48 ovens installed at first. One hundred and fifty houses to be built and other improvements planned. If realized, plenty of work this fall. Washington notes include restoration and personnel changes. Kansas men report. Captain Bridgeman to Camp Meade for assignment as subsistence commissary of a brigade. leaves at once. Kaneans Want Frank James noted in Galens.

Columbus Cheroker Folsam Esman Wichita S. Ni Bridgeman Washington Camp Meade Middletown Penn Second Army Corps

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