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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR shows a grocery list including canned fish meats lard sugar syrup beans oats currants raisins soap flour and matches with quantities such as 6 cans 1 gallon and 10 pound palls, plus several brands Armour white label lard and sugar cured hams, in a mid century advertisement style.
President McKinley and party draw crowds in Crcer as police restrain a drone amid a city visit. A bazaar for Mrs McKinley is noted with a donor vase presentation. The event includes a memorial urging international arbitration and plans for speeches in Logansport Columbus and Pittsburgh during a Washington trip.
New York October 2 1913 Auren Carnegie returning from Europe warned in an interview that if the United States undertook government and control of the Philippines it would invite war and threaten prosperity He argued the nation must focus on security and trade not conquest and dismissed expansion as dangerous to peace and the republic He emphasized the need to bolster navy and military strength while cautioning against annexation or rebellion by other states.
The present gas company will begin tearing down part of the Monroe street works and build a larger, telescopic boiler tower to add capacity. A contract awarded to Bastions Haywant of Baltimore may exceed 600,000 cubic feet, with construction to start soon and be finished before winter end. The upgrade aims to boost gas output and reduce rates, though details remain partially secret amid council debates.
A Republican driven effort seeks to retire Judge Foster of the United States district court and have W. Hook appoint Cyrus Esland or W. Hok of Langeswort as successor. A petition gathered signatures from state committee members, with Mulvane and Valentine opposing the scheme, creating tensions within the party.
The Times notes calls for multiple judges to resign as Leavenworth cases pile up and Seuket attends less, urging Epater to step down to honor the judiciary and litigants. It cites Mulvare’s refusal to stand for Hook's petition as part of the suit involving Cyrus Leland and ex Governor Morrit with the Teseka Capitol company.
A Portsmouth dispatch says the British Admiralty ordered dockyard repairs to begin on ships of the reserve fleet unless they can be completed within 48 hours. The report comes via Exchange Telegraph from London.
Fire chiefs held an early session at 7 4 m at the Pladiers hotel and formed a committee to oppose the bill taxing insurance companies. They planned to organize a nationwide push, seek support, and take necessary steps to prevent passage of the controversial provisions.
A $5,000 wedding present from W Littlefield to Linfield was given as an envelope in a morning ceremony. The scene included bequests and mentions of property, salaries, and management of funds tied to Mrs Steddard and the Santa Fe line, with ties to Ottawa and Franklin County.
The funeral of Dr D H Mickieen, age 62, will be held Sunday at 2 PM from the home at West Fourth Street. Geatae Johnson died this morning at the family home. The notice appears garbled with missing details. Nearby mention of Effen BE France may indicate another obituary in error.
A fire in a shaft described as burning in a dress causes danger and loss of life in St Louis. Report cites urgent need for immediate action to prevent further damage, with names like Jota Crouch linked to the incident.
A playful wedding prank ends with the couple vanishing in driving attire after a staged rice shower. The Stoddards secretly escaped from the reception, swapped to traveling clothes, and departed for a western trip while guests chased the illusion.
A Washington official urges the creation of a training school to prepare bright young men fluent in Spanish to assist in administering affairs in new territories. The proposal cites difficulties faced by American naval and military officials in the Philippines Cuba and Ports Huen and suggests courses to provide trained agents for read and colonial trade development.
The State Journal reported the Santa Fe land department would be abolished. Lands formerly under the Santa Fe company will pass to John E Prost, the present land commissioner, on November 1. Prost will manage the property as an individual, separate from direct company identity.
Paul Alexander Johnstone emerges as a celebrated diagnostician and nerve authority drawing patients from across the state and elsewhere. His practice operates at 539 Harrison Street with daily calls from Wells Fares and Pacific Express Company lines, closing at night.
Mrs FE 3 Robinson canvasses Topeka readers about the History of Our War with in by Henry E Ressell Sub Tubes by A D Worthington deliver your coal in time of storm
War investigating committee completed its four day Jacksonville camp and left for Atlanta to continue inquiries. Commissioners report general cooperation, few serious faults, addressing private and noncommissioned matters as they canvassed men and conditions. Gen McDuck and Col Saxton returned from Tampa with findings on congestion and missing forwarding documents.
In St Louis on October 1 the conference of deaconesses adjourned after selecting Indianapolis as the next meeting site and electing officers Rev C Schild president Rev G E Hiller vice president Rev H W Hortech secretary and Mr Kramer treasurer. A constitution was adopted for the first time and the association named Protestant Conference of Deaconesses In the United States of America. Membership is open to all denominations.
C A Burney recalls Governor Jehn W Leedy moving to Lawrence in 1997 and arranging for Kansas City football players to visit the governor and his wife. Burney and the Leedys shared a lighter moment when mistaken for the cook. Mrs Leedy welcomed the team and the governors household. The anecdote highlights friendly relations and a lighthearted encounter with the Leedys.
A fragmented item notes major march plans and a Paris event. It mentions Captain Baratier as leading or connected to the party. It pledges a good revictualling and that Prank Long will serve an excellent dinner next Sunday for a quarter.
Agents of Union Pacific Tea Co in Topeka charged with violating Ottawa license laws. Trial records show Culver fined $5 for violating ordinance sections and Beert fined $4, with additional costs. The report details local commerce and market movements alongside these enforcement actions.
Market items show wheat and corn prices sliding as wet conditions deter planting and trading. Provisions mixed with low demand, hogs and sheep receipts steady but subdued. January contracts drift, while flax and other grains vary with regional activity.
Fragmented OCR reads note a market gossip column and local notices from City, Oct. 2. Mentions bonds, certificates, and a few prices like seven dollars for a choice dle, wheat markets, and a New York company burn. Indicates polls showing a decrease in Sinnctpolls.
A garbled OCR page shows mixed classified ads including for sale items like camera and mare, rental listings for rooms and houses, job requests, and lost items. Numerous lines mention addresses and names in incomplete form, reflecting a busy neighborhood classifieds section with several buyers, sellers, and tenants.
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