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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1898
Page
4
The passage surveys political bets, naval actions, and labor debates with references to figures like Wood Bryan McKinley and Grant Lee. It notes the Toledo and New Orleans offices and mentions the Northward movement and southern invasion discussions, reflecting a period of unrest and partisan commentary.
An editorial in the Chicago Times-Herald condemns Governor Tanner for actions amid the cost miners strike. It claims he forcibly barred colored miners from untonded work in Vieden and deprived them of residence and livelihood, violating constitutional rights and denying them protection and business access. The piece underscores alleged violations of citizens’ immunities and equal protection.
A chaotic strike at Virden pits miners against authorities with twelve killed and twenty wounded amid fights over labor liberty. Governor Dauner faces the unrest as the incident reshapes state politics and lawfulness. Reports from Chicago laced with proverbs and reflections accompany the tumult.
The Dodge City Soldiers Home board faces internal friction over a state auditor bill of 44. A Republican member, J A Davie, argues for audits while the board resists. Grisham, board chair, says to approve only if all members’ bills are valid. The dispute centers on whether expenses belong to individuals or the board.
A Nebraska woman recounts two years of serious illness including stomach weakness heart trouble and female complaints. She credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with rapid improvement from the first doses, noting better sleep and renewed vitality and recommends the remedy to friends.
Salina reporters reveal five safe blowers tied to the Union Pacific raids across Kansas. One is nicknamed Blackey Clark, described as a small, nervous, dangerous man. The gang bombed safes at Cartin's drunk store and in Victoria and Walker, with about $900 taken in one job. Detective work led to arrests after a man warned authorities, while two men were jailed for drunkenness. Authorities plan further charges and possible habeas corpus relief efforts.
The Twenty First Kansas football team, touring as soldiers, nearly toppled Stanford at Palo Alto with a 15 to 14 score. Foster and Dodds starred on the line, Chase and Fox shone at back, while Leavitt kicked and Leavitt missed goals. California next Tuesday and Olympic Friday loom on the schedule.
Lawrence October 17. After a two day preliminary hearing with many witnesses examined and cross examined no evidence has yet been found to implicate J J Kunen of this place in any alleged poisoning of his wits. The hearing adjourned until 10 this morning and is expected to complete the preliminary examination today. The crowd showed little interest as testimony wore on with men and women standing all day.
Witnesses recount long battles over evidence admission as Dr. Howard Bartow, a university chemist, analyzes Mrs Kunkel’s stomach contents and clothing. Marsh’s test showed a trace of arsenic after seven minutes, but experts dispute the result and limit.
The A C C W Convention opens in Leavenworth with a parade and prize drill after arrival of Grand Legion officers. Delegates from Kansas to Washington Territory discuss updates including renaming the order to Independent Order of Select Knights and new initiation fees. Financials show beneficiary certificates totaling 852 with $74,701 receipts and $7,727.95 expenses. Grand Recorder Forde to resign after 17 years.
Abilene’s famed long haired man Ezra Walck, known as the “Tone Haired Freak of Abilene,” has been selected for a European tour. He will join about 150 show performers, travel to New York then England, swing weights from his hair, and earn $50 weekly plus expenses while seeing the world in style.
A man named Coleman of Johnstown has applied to the County Attorney for a warrant to arrest his daughter Mrs J Rasp nee Nannie A Coleman. He arrived today and searched local records seeking her whereabouts and age. He asserts a connection to the daughter and claims knowledge of her past.
Coffeyville story notes a request to prosecute for perjury while a separate suit arises in district court. Mrs. Mary McCullough sues W. F. Clark for 2041 dollars claiming he knocked her against a fence on Ninth Street during a dark evening after leaving a church event. Clark denies contact with others and says he only aided her after meeting Harbourt. The case proceeds after time constraints.
In Wichita the seven entrants, including Mrs Allee Paradas from Oklahoma and local favorite Mika Mabel Stevens, competed in a 76 yard women’s dash amid high crowd excitement. Mrs Parsons edged Stevens for first prize, with four runners-up in a close finish vying for second place. A separate note reports Ira N Pavy of Independence disappeared ten weeks ago, with initial hopes of suicide or accident yielding no clues.
Fort Leavenworth Oct 17 The commanding officers of the Twenty-second infantry are busy preparing muster out rolls and examining enlisted men for physical condition. Examinations start today and ordnance property is to be turned in by the first of the month to determine what items a soldier may retain and to calculate charges on the rolls.
In Atchison on October 27 Mayer McDonald informs the bridge company president of plans to open the bridge to the traveling public without tolls. The fee bridge faces high taxes, and concessions are sought in exchange for removing tolls. Officials await agreement on concessions and hope to connect with Missouri side soon.
Junction City reports Miss Jessie Folsom a young school teacher near Little Hiver unearthed a remarkable find in a coal shed cellar. She discovered 3,500 pennies and a gold dollar, uneventful beyond the unusual cache unearthed in a local school area.
A local shop was found with money including a dollar in gold and four silver dimes along with several old watches. It is believed thieves used the place to stash plunder. Mins Folsom, daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Folsom of Northam Street is mentioned.
Ex Governor L D Lewelling spoke to a large mixed audience of Populists Democrats and Republicans in Smith Center on state issues in the current campaign. He outlined past state government achievements and Republican promises, with the opera house filling up for the talk.
Erie on October 12 reports the death of 7-year-old Ray Priest, son of J K Priest, who was attempting to climb a coal laden wagon. His foot slipped from the brake block and he was crushed when the hind wheel passed over his head, leaving a nearly shapeless mass.
Miss Gay Rhea collapsed after a city stage show due to neuralgia of the heart. A physician remained with her through the night and she is reported as recovering. The item also mentions bicycle theft suspects in Leavenworth and unrelated ads for Ely's Cream Balm.
Topeka completes brick paving on Madison Street between Fifth and Sixth, thirty feet wide with twenty five feet for parking. City shares cost of two thousand dollars. owners pay most of the rest, about five thousand seven hundred sixty eight dollars total. Wide parkings promised better appearance and bus traffic handling. city corner to be formally accepted Monday evening. Newton B P U rally elects officers. next year's convention set for Ottawa.
Rumor spreads through town that a laundromat advertises large family washing at very low prices. The proprietor boasts top shirt, collar and cuff work in the city, promising quality service at a bargain.
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