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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1898
Page
4
The New York Journal details mounting crossfire among parties over labor strikes and mayoral policy, noting the Populists' influence and Republican strategy. It cites Governor Tanner's controversial strike response, predicted House margins, and commentary from the Philadelphia Record on Astor Croker politics amid national tension.
A fragmented Chicago era column offers proverbs on married life wages and pride. It notes men feel unseen when burdened by work and fuel bills, while wisdom hints at predestination and restraint. The piece blends social commentary with aphorisms on behavior and value, framed by era language.
Paris dispatch reports Castellane Gould palace construction halted after Anna Gould withdraws funding. Dispute over finances and contractor demands disrupts work on the marble mansion on the Champs Elysées near Avenue des Boulevards, with planning and authorities citing the escalation of financial and legal issues.
In New York an impoverished man, Charles Brockwitz, allegedly injures his eye deliberately to evoke pity and financial support. He reportedly targeted his eye, leaving it damaged, and confessed to a plan involving manipulation to gain sympathy from relatives and the public. Authorities note prior arrests for related threats and odd behavior as the case unfolds.
Prof W C Fuchs and a medical team photographed Attorney Frank H Collier using X rays in Chicago on Oct 1. The test aimed to reveal internal conditions without disclosing sensitive details, with results awaiting tomorrow afternoon after subsequent plate development.
An older advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to overcome tiredness and impure blood. It claims the remedy purifies and enriches the blood, strengthens nerves, tones the stomach, creates an appetite, and energizes the whole system. Only Hood's is endorsed.
In Americus and towns along the Kansas prairie John R Burton campaigns tirelessly. He fills crowded halls with earnest speeches urging support for McKinley. Burton endures cold nights and long journeys, a devoted orator pursuing a United States senate seat amid praise and rough conditions.
New York reports on William E Travis the uncommon burglar who praised his own art during police questioning. He details decades of midnight robberies while Captain McClusky and others doubtless record his confessions. The tale lists his methods and possessions across Brooklyn and uptown areas, with emphasis on his calm, strategic approach and experienced stance.
W A Ames and wife were bound and gagged near Emporia as two negroes robbed them of 69 dollars and a wife's ring then spat tobacco juice in their faces and fled with their horses. Ames found the horses later abandoned miless from the scene. the Emporia Republican urged lynching if culprits are found, criticizing racial prejudice and calling for action by a local committee.
Hutchinson reports Harry B. Tee founder of the Standard Dress Costing school is famed locally for exploring Alaska. A Seattle Post-Intelligencer account says Tee reached Cook Inlet last June, mapped the region, and identified rich quartz lodges and an Arcadia like plain. He plans another expedition next May to exploit his discoveries.
Atchison October 15 Midland College meets St Joseph Medics on Midland campus at 3 20 PM local kickoff. Team led by Pete Skogard and captain Charley Hoover, with experienced players from two previous seasons. Expected evenly matched contest on Monday afternoon.
In Solomon City on Oct 15 the Relief Corps and Ladies Aid held a reception at the A O U W hall to honor returning volunteers of the Twenty second Kansas. Mistes Collins Hopkins and Galbreath led the reception with hundreds in attendance. An evening program of music and recitations preceded a banquet.
The Saline Catholic picnic drew day and night crowds with a busy Agricultural hall, dinner, and confections. Osbourne led the church contest for representative with 116 votes, narrowly beating Taylor Miller who had 344 votes. total receipts reached about 3400.
Eleven prizes were awarded to individuals including Patrick Curry Minnie Dolan P. A. Willey Gertrude Gein Albert Gibbs Gertrude Gels Anna Holmes Smyrna rug Mrs CA Baler James P. Quinn and others for a local entertainment event. Categories ranged from a china clock to croquet set and silk umbrella.
Leavenworth Oct 15 George W Dexter of Linwood bound over to district court next term in 1000 bail. Claim says he shot at Linwood rearshat on Oct 1 during whisky and prohibition dispute but missed. Dexter ran when marshal ordered arrest, fired again in street. He expresses regret and vows to abstain.
Ottawa October 15 The board of directors of the Natural Gas Development Company met last night and arranged contracts to lay mains to bring gas into the city. Of 39 000 capital stock about 5 000 is sold, enough to cover expenses so far. The company begins laying mains with no debts and 1 000 stock ready to set. Sales of the remaining stock are expected with little trouble.
In Fragrant Hall township Fifteen farmers met to organize a stock company to purchase a threshing outfit for joint use. They expect lower costs and better work than hiring individual threshers as weather and wheat acreage delay operations.
Conway Springs October 18 C C Tay Torcie reports a rabbit deterrent using asafoetida in water to wash tree trunks. The odor akin to onion repels rabbits and lasts longer on trees. Tay touts a Kansas orchard investment promising yearly value and future gains from post harvest yields.
Two young men dressed as farmers arrived from the east to hype a cherry wine sale on Mechanics street. They offered half price to youths, drawing many boys in. As they departed about 3:20, they stole a fine overcoat valued at about $20 from Mishler's barn.
Chaney Renfrow filed a complaint with the county attorney alleging that C E Hardiine, a Kaneas avenue school teacher, brutally beat his young son who attends the school. County Attorney Dickson reports multiple marks and scars on the boy and will prosecute.
A pamphlet-like testimonial extols Paine's celery compound for preventing malaria and fever among volunteers. Corporal Beckwith writes of staying healthy at Chickamauga and Olympia, crediting the remedy for purified blood, strong nerves, and absence of illness while others suffered in hospital. It cites Dr Edward Phelps's work and claims the remedy balances nervous system and purifies blood.
Major General William H Shafter was greeted by a large Omaha crowd on arrival. He and President Whittlesey led a reception at the station as bands played and the audience rose in applause. Shafter spoke plainly on the Cuban campaign and noted Spanish surrender in the eastern island. The visit included praise for volunteers and a cordial reception for Chinese minister T. Pong and other dignitaries.
The article reports the death of A W Francis a Port of Los Angeles collector in Los Angeles California. He was 74 at his death and previously connected with the Cincinnati Times and a close associate of President McKinley. The cause is listed as heart disease.
Fragmentary OCR text references captains and several unclear names and actions. The passage lacks coherent events, dates, places, or outcomes to summarize into a factual news item.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a cryptic headline about a New York camp story with scattered phrases. The readable portion hints at last items or events linked to Camp Wikoft in New York and mentions names and dates obscured by garbled text.
An advertisement from Swite Holliany Drug Co and Arnold Drug Co promises Rexan's Rheumatism Remedy will cure rheumatism within 20 days or money is refunded. Claiming agents include S. H. Wilson and the Arnold firm. A $1 price tag is noted.
Chicago reports Traverser, famed race horse and winner of the California Derby, suffered a severe accident in a San Francisco event, sustaining blunt injuries and blood loss during a dramatic fall at Hawthorne.
A remedy claims to cure hemorrhoids without operation or pain. It asserts instant relief through a healing action, not nerve deadening, and notes availability at druggists for 60 cents to $1 per pack. The Pyramid Co of Marshall, Michigan, offers a treatise on causes and cures by mail.
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