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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1898
Page
4
A survey of eclectic items from Topeka and Chicago columns outlines political chatter on annexation and administration, social notes on dances, and quirks in proverbs. It mentions Senator Quay, Admiral Bearssing, Queen Dukalinn, and a Bear Island social hop, with remarks on coal, corm stalks, and the era’s humor.
Dr Wetmore accuses state asylum management of chronic misdeeds and political patronage. Critics say appointments lack merit, elections spur scandals, and reforms including civil service measures are needed to curb abuse and improve care.
A collage of comic lines from Punchygraphs and plays quotes, including Delicately odd exchanges about honesty, church, socials, and a hatless master in Eton. It notes witty misreadings and stage banter from Fliegeside Blatter and Boston Transcript with a humorous tone and scattered characters.
A satirical piece argues women shape men, claiming only weak women allow weak men and warning against widows and widowers forming bonds. The text critiques social expectations and domestic roles with pointed humor.
A fragmented antique page presents snippets on love letters daily life and social mores. The piece blends aphorisms about infidelity gratitude and secrecy with asides on memory seasons and a comedic quip about a wife and late returns.
A fragmentary dialogue sketches entwined tales of misheard words and mistaken purpose. A man recalls a past life while speaking to a beautiful North Dakota acquaintance, and a joke about healing, prohibition, and a dentist links to a murder mystery victim.
Kansas news reports a dramatic skin grafting procedure in Solomon City where Joe Sullivan, burned by a lantern, received grafts from neighbors and frog skin. The surgeons used a novel method, inserting skin pieces under sutures and applying a protective layer, claiming some patients fully recover while many grafts fail.
Kansas City Oct 1 Jack Kennedy, once acquitted in two robberies, claims Missouri Pacific offered immunity to stop train robberies. He says a man named Smith, a fireman in insurance, presented the deal and traveled to his home, proposing to protect MP trains while other lines faced lootings. Kennedy denies knowledge of the alleged arrangement.
Detectors locate Mattie Norton in Centralia Kansas after a two week search. A fortune of $15,000 in real estate and cash is left to Mamie Norton, a stenographer in the Denver offices of Dalton and Saidh.
In Fostoria Ohio on October 11 Fred Swick an elderly German man and longtime worker near the bank of Charles Foster former treasury secretary killed himself at his wife's grave. He had pressed for money after Foster’s 1883 bank failure and warned he would take his life if the money was not forthcoming.
Roland Reed presented The Voyagers at the Grand Opera House Chicago last night. The comedy, written for him by Mafeline Lucette Ryley, places Reed in a new line of work as Dr Rotkin, brother of explorer Watkins, with scenes in San Francisco and Honolulu. The play was well received.
The Union Pacific plans an entrance to Portland this week with a two week target. Amalgamation of Oregon Short Line with Union Pacific nearly complete and to be ratified at Salt Lake City meeting. Oregon Railway and Navigation stock largely acquired, routes to form a continuous Omaha to North Pacific coast line. Independent line from Omaha via Salt Lake City to Los Angeles expected within a year.
A news note from Victoria British Columbia reports a heist near Skeeuay not disclosed, with a claim of stealing one thousand dollars per ton. The exact site is unspecified but said to be close to Galeway cry according to a trusted source.
London dispatch reports a Pittsburg firm negotiating for land along the Manchester ship canal to build a factory of non corrosive metal, employing many workers. separate note mentions Ottawa hospital repairs and Topeka transfer of patients until the Ottawa hospital is repaired, with the text noting 16 of ve.
In Fort Scott Ham mort locals show excitement over a sudden alliance with notable figures like Sheniles Kerth and Port Scott townspeople. The report mentions a prominent man from Bourbon and a ferry trade to Richards, Missouri, with a focus on a marriage proposal and family opposition. Officers have been alerted as the situation unfolds.
A curious corn ear found near Jefferson Seney Indiana is described as unknown species with a long buried Indian origin. Dennis Kan farmer unearthed the ear, measured about the size of a grain head, and planted grains yielding a large crop. The story notes the corn is sweet and good for roasting though the ear is unusual.
Neodesha October 11 - The Neodesha fire department formed a new company structure. J A Flenin is elected chief with Clare Butcher as assistant, John Bisch secretary, and Dr Moorhead treasurer. The organization plans no heavy immediate work.
An advertisement extols female beauty and health through Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It describes physical attractiveness as health driven, claiming the medicine purifies blood, strengthens digestion, and improves skin and vitality. A West Virginia woman testifies to recovery from cough and weakness after use.
Mamie Barrington, a three year old girl from Solomon City, was dragged about a half mile after her foot got caught in a stirrup when a horse bolted during a family ride. She sustained serious injuries including bruising and a broken ankle.
Lawrence Kansas officials exhumed the body of Dredd Kunkel amid allegations of arranging insurance and arousing suspicion. The examination seeks to determine if arsenic in the stomach came from poison or tainted feed as investigators pursue a motive and possible involvement of accomplices.
Lawrence Oct 11 The suit by concerted parties to reduce receivers from three to one was denied by Judge Williams of the United States court at Little Rock The court held a greater need for three receivers at this time than when appointed The fight aimed to oust Mr Walkins from his receivership led by Thomas H Chalkley as the final representative This is part of ongoing efforts to unwind the arrangement
The Kansan Baptist Ministerial union held its annual session in Newton. Rev W A Bard delivered the opening address and Rev S B Miller led a praise service. Prof Ira Moore of Chicago University to speak. women’s missionary society meetings planned. union convention sessions continue tonight and tomorrow.
Leavenworth Oct 11 Walter Axton and William January, two convicts, escaped from the United States penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth early yesterday morning by sawing off the bars of their cell. They did the deed during the night and Sunday afternoon, slipping outside the walls with little trouble. One was from Indian Territory and the other from Oklahoma. Guards have searched the surrounding country all day with no trace yet.
A horse saddle and bridle were reported stolen from J D Wilikimaen one mile west of Troy. Descriptions circulated. police say suspect is a young man with a scarf. A $25 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and recovery. Similar robberies were noted at Cottonwood Falls with small items taken including a watch from clerk Dad Clark.
Leavenworth Turners denounce allegations of poor reception and badge fees at the Turnfesta. Dr J Klemp defends arrangements, noting railcar switching and depot greeters. Leavenworth attendees who lacked badges supposedly sought free entry, with several former members seeking to dodge badge costs.
Washington reports the October crop condition survey from the Department of Agriculture shows a dip in corn as the statistician notes the average condition has fallen. The monthly update outlines the changes from September and forecasts continued variability in yields.
The report shows mixed crop estimates with burley tobacco at 21.6 bushels per acre, rye at 15.4, and buckwheat down 2. In most states conditions declined since September, with notable drops in corn and wheat while some regions like Kentucky and certain areas show steadier or slightly improved outputs amid nationwide caution on harvest prospects. Strong entities include Ohio Missouri Kentucky and Maine amid regional variations.
Omaha and return 3.50 via Santa Fe Teer October 21 Exposition ticketing details promise fast service. The Union Pacific offers Pullman Palace Sleepers, Tourist Sleepers, chair cars, and dining options. agents listed for further information. Sales by Frank Long's at Hotel Oxford.
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