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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1898
Page
4
Dispatches note Cuba Philippines and Porto Rico under shift of power with US markets reacting to crises. Mention McKinley era politics with Bryan and Coburn. faith in Europe grows as American marriages to foreigners strain families. Rail growth across states highlights extensive track laying and western expansion while new territories gain status.
An Atchison man who had been involved with a woman ten years younger married another woman last night. A stranger arrives in town wearing a pineate and arouses gossip about the new Methodist pastor. When gossip cannot be printed in the pewspaper it is given to the public.
A fragmentary Chicago dispatch depicts an Atchison man noted for nocturnal work and elusive behavior. The report mentions a night worker, bill collectors, and a warning of visitors, with additional reflections on vanity, propriety, and aviation fears.
A collage of short items lists writers Park Benjamin and FE W Goawoeld, poet Longfellow’s secured work for $20, Governor Stephens naming Miss Fannie V. Mudd as city oils inspector, and Julius Rauch associated with Charles in BL. It notes Canton tragedy reports, President Mehinsey murder speculation, and Col. Charles Wikoff’s burial in Easton after heavy fighting at Santiago.
A garbled column of clipped quips and social jabs from late 19th century papers. It lampoons war letters, starvation tales, fashion tales, satire on public figures, and a Grand Army encampment incident with references to Senator Sorghum and satire as social critique.
In a fragment from the Cleveland Leader, Robbie quizzes Miss Frippersen upstairs after a visit, noting she claimed the subject had no sense of humor. Mr Greeziey retorts and recalls her remark about his self- gaze and repeated laughter failures.
The article outlines major administrative burdens on General Ot, with General Merritt mapping the government plan. Provost marshals and courts earned praise, led by MacArthur, with officers like Smith Overshing and Fummers assisting. Incidents include a bribery case, counterfeit money, and a shipwreck looting response. Military patrols and insurgent activity continue as Manila commerce slowly resumes.
In New York on a rainy night a disorderly incident near Elizabeth Street drew police attention. A man shouted and clashed with officers while a crowd gathered as the carol performance and street scene escalated into a public disturbance.
Santiago de Cuba reports the Cuban assembly cannot meet on October 7 due to transportation problems. The meeting will elect the president and cabinet roles, with Maxim Gombie or Bartolome afasa among candidates for foreign affairs and other senior posts including Doming Mendes Capote and Calixto Gar.
Emporia October 1 report notes the college faculty will provide 26 dollars to each of two student societies to 20 after this winter. The society with the best attendance and work will receive the funds. Local colleges have not seen strong activity and the move aims to boost interest and participation.
Wichita report details striking motor men from Waco and Dallas travelers who returned after paying fare through a Wichita firm. Clarence Rutherford acted as spokesman for the group. They claim misled about city support and conditions. Girls in factories contribute to paying wages, and the piece notes sympathy for strikers amid labor unrest.
Wichita October 19 Lydia Pixier a white woman on the Kiowa and Comanche reservation died by her own hand in her room Sunday afternoon. Her husband is a Comanche sub chief. Friends say she begged him to reform before she killed herself. Once a Chicago training school student she hoped to serve among the Indians and aid civilization. Her father Major Lyons opposed her Dakota travels during the Sioux famine era.
Miss Lyons urged Fixico to reform after his time at the Carlisle Indian School. He promised change but stayed temperate for three years, then married and lived near the agency. A mixed marriage produced a pale son, provoking the tribe. He grew neglectful and drunk, ending with her suicide as she wounded herself with a dagger.
Junction City celebrates the formal opening of its new opera house. Manager T W Dern secured "The Mille White Firs" for the inaugural show. The two story brick structure measures about 65 by 140 feet and is valued at not less than 25 000 dollars, with total completed and projected expenditures around 32 500 dollars including scenery, heating, furnishings, and machinery. The city will receive the house after a six year lease.
A man found near Aliceville after being brought there from the vicinity by Reymond Welsh showed a blank mind and no memory. He carried knives and 60 cents, was fed and later identified himself as George Ingram with a mother in Fort Scott and relatives in Neosho Falls. He recalls a fall on ice four years ago and has since suffered memory lapses.
In Hin City Graham County voters show a tight race with four tickets in the field. A new Independent ticket of colored Republicans seeks clerk of court superintendent and commissioner, while the colored vote totals about 140 with over 100 aligned with Republicans. The Populists hold all offices, including county attorney and clerk of court, and 125 Russian voters mostly in one township aid Democratic factions. The main clashes center on representative, county attorney and commissioner.
Henry Stout digging a well on his Beverly area property reached over 80 feet to pierce shale and rock. An artesian flow sprang from the ledge, a nearly six inch thick stream projected over 30 feet from the well mouth. Water described as clear cold and pure with seemingly inexhaustible supply.
Fort Scott reports the creation of a new loan company by Mayor F C Hes ser and other local gentlemen. The Fort Scott Rent Purchase and Loan Society is chartered under state law with capital stock of 2,000,000 pounds. Officers elected include C Hesser as president M Lockard as vice president F A Lyon as secretary and H B Brown as treasurer.
Salina reports the new steam launch The Shady Rock, built at Enterprise, was launched Sunday for excursion work on the Smoky. The boat was brought down on a handcar and slid down the bank from the sidetrack into the river just above the mill at noon.
The Shady Frock boat was ready for christening but joints were closed delaying the ceremony. The craft, capable of seating 28 to 40, drew a six inch draft and will run evenings and Sundays on the river. Col. AG Byth delivered a speech as the craft was prepared for testing.
McPherson October 19 farmers have finished sowing and begun selling wheat. Colburn Brothers are buying three to four thousand bushels daily and have taken in about thirteen thousand bushels in the last week. Most of the grain was threshed and hauled to market.
McPherson October 19 The new Mennonite church in Turkey Creek township is nearly completed at a cost of 36000 with all but about 600 paid. A dedication is expected tomorrow with services lasting all day from 9 until 4, including English services and lunch served on the grounds.
Ellsworth October 1 the institution reports room to take in more inmates including indigent wives or mothers of Grand Army of the Republic men. Located on 100 acres of productive land the brick cottages with gardens support the home and its hospital facilities for chronic ailments.
The notice advertises a home for surgical patients offering nicely furnished rooms and board, with optional nurse or nursing staff provided. It mentions a water system, hot air furnaces, and access to schools, churches, and railroad lines in Ellsworth. Contact Mrs Julia Camp of Hutchinson or the mutron or superintendent for entry or medical treatment information.
Abilene native C H Pattison has spent days in Kansas City and will accept an executive role with the Gillepale Live Stock Commission company. The firm is controlled by Dickinson county stockmen. Pattison will stay in Kansas City, keeping his vice presidency at Abilene National but no active duties there.
El Dorado reports a Butler County farmer offered calves at 14 head and 1 cent extra if Chester L Long wins Congress from the Seventh District and if Jerry Simpson is elected. The story notes a Populist influence and mentions a planned Ku Klux Klan U. C. U. convention in Kansas.
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