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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
6
Winnipeg October 21 reports only about eight million bushels saved from an estimated twenty six to thirty million. Most grain remains in stacks and shocks, rain in its third week threatens total destruction and gloom. Barley and oats in fields suffer alongside wheat as continued rain and risk of frost or snow threaten remaining stock.
Delegates from the National W. C. T. U. arrive at Horton for the convention with Mrs Frances Beauchamp and others attending. Weather remains dreary but events proceed, officers are elected, decorations and souvenirs prepared, and district banners honor Third district.
Mrs Frances B Beauchamp of the National W C T A arrived for a temperance program in Harrisonville Missouri where Rev J C Birk of the M E Church and Rev Vaughn spoke. Beauchamp argued liquor profits harm the church while presenting statistics and remarks on workers. Mary E Hinlves showcased descriptive analysis and Opticon views on Our Workers.
Soldiers of the Twenty second Kansas face potential loss of voting rights as many are stationed away from home towns and must register to vote. With summer travel and uncertain home returns, few may have registered, risking disenfranchisement if they cannot vote.
Reports from Indianapolis describe a temperance meeting with speeches and a musical program, honoring contributors and noting the educational focus of the union and press work. Separately, the Haskell Indians defeated by 12 to 0 at Newby Oval, while election logistics for regiment ballots threaten voting accessibility for volunteers and the broader voter turnout.
Lawrence Oct 1 Kansas football suffers another setback as Tipton, the left tackle, is recalled by telegram and may not return. Smith moves to left tackle with Woodward at right tackle. Owen’s quarterback duties questioned, Hess could replace him if he fails against Warrensburg, reshaping the lineup for the rest of the season.
Chairman Keach of the Chicago platform Democracy urges voters to back Van Wyck and Conway for governor and attorney general. He cites letters from regular Democratic ticket nominees on voting patterns, noting Conway supported Palmer-Hocker and should be scratched.
The torpedo boat Davis on its official trial trip near Astoria Oregon exploded when several boiler tubes burst scalding eight crew members and causing seven deaths. The vessel carried forty one men and was being prepared for commission. The accident occurred about twenty miles above the city on the Columbia river during test operations with the boiler room flooded by boiling water.
The State Historical Society has received the files of a Japanese newspaper from Harry Kasane, a young Japanese immigrant. The collection, now on file in the society's rooms, offers historical insights into early Japanese life and press activity in the region.
A coarse 19th century advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for indigestion and weak nerves. It claims the tablets digest food and improve blood, nerves, and overall strength, recommending use after meals and access by mail from the Stuart Co in Marshall, Michigan.
A civil engineering student and night porter at the Chesterfield hotel examined a Japanese newspaper donated to the historical society. Experts debated its orientation and dating, noting a wartime issue with two ink blot headings and content on war news plus upheaval in the Japanese government leading to ministerial resignation.
Atchison Globe recalls the life of John M Price, noting his prominence as a landowner builder and donor in Atchison. He owned Price’s Hall and Price Block, chaired local lodges, and influenced city development. His death in Atchison followed a life of wealth and public involvement, shaping local political tides.
Miss Stellen M Preston sued a railroad company for 3500 dollars claiming injury when bumped from a caboose position during switching. The presiding judge RB Spliman died of apoplexy, potentially altering the trial outcome and the verdict.
A majority of Fall River cotton mills ratified a pooling agreement to curtail production, after a prior failed attempt earlier in the year. Trustees will oversee the goods to be pooled, including large quantities of print cloth. Mills consent to a four week curtailment and a two hundred forty inch stock to be pooled, with production restricted for the next three months.
San Francisco dispatch reports policy resumed and the Twentieth Kansas will not board the transport Indiana before next Wednesday due to boiler repairs at Union Ironworks. The ship should be ready by midweek. 26 men in the division hospital will be left behind. Relations may send items before departure.
General Hugh Cameron the Kunsae hermit has launched a dispute with Congressmen J D Rotkin and M B Peters. He cites a Washington arrest in March 1897 as context and claims his letters were ignored while he was on one of his peculiar missions. He demanded congressional investigation into the treatment he received.
Congressman DeArmond of Missouri will address supporters in Clay Center on October 24 and Abienes on October 21 in a bid to back the Tusson ticket and aid his friend W. P. Vincent, fulfilling a campaign promise from recent session.
Failere Adolph Grodisinger Sinix annwanees involved $584. Debts span tanneries in Westale end. United States lines, Munson Testing hempuzy of Chicago, four depositors at risk. Groeisiacer president German National Bank and director. Banks pledged to cover demands amid runs.
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