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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1898
Page
3
Fragmented notes discuss political figures, international tensions, and forthcoming elections. Mentions Joe Leiter, Mt Over, Corvera, and Dineley with varied speculation on peace, war measures, and cabinet shifts. References to France England Faskoda yellow and blue books, and a looming election shaping public mood.
The Blouis Dispatch argues for a federal receivership to end the Virden mine strife. It suggests government control via receivership could curb private mismanagement and force a broader, perhaps necessary, public role in private enterprise, warning against corrupt private administration and urging practical collaboration.
A Kansas farmer attempted to ship a cente of chicken through an express company but faced revenue tax issues. While the agent explained why the stamp was needed, a Bee kept watch and a deal was eventually signed, bringing quiet to the matter. The scene reflects Civil War era government service concerns.
A fragmented page lists various items including remarks on pension boards, a call to discontinue weekly meetings, a Chanute editorial header, and scattered local notes. It mentions maritime quotes, Republican ladies marching in efforts, a Kingman rally against frost, and odd local opinions on catfish, patriotism, and war discourse. The column blends editorials, gossip, and humor with references to individuals and places such as Dewey, Boyle, Ottawa county, Lindsay, and Atchison.
A testimonial proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies impure blood and cures painful leg ulcers. The speaker claims ulcers on ankles healed after two to four bottles, enabling work without pain, and credits Hood's Pills as part of the regimen.
A playful column of light vignettes and captions with humorous exchanges about debts mischief romance and domestic misunderstandings. The piece sketches social whimsy through brief comic dialogue and verse touches set in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper tone. The general mood centers on domestic farce and clever puns.
Republican Chairman Albaugh claims a statewide rise from 20 000 to 30 000 on the state ticket with majorities in all districts except possibly one. Populist Chairman Riddle counters with figures showing a likely win for Loody and the Populist ticket by over 12 000, conceding slight GOP advantages in some districts while projecting broader rural support and shifts in Peters and Calderhead areas.
A Banta Fe fireman on the Raton division slept after a call, delaying an important train by 17 minutes. The officer was suspended, with leniency noted for his prior good record, though dismissal remains the usual remedy for such failures.
An Edna county incident details a hired man who placed dynamite sticks in a heating stove during a cold snap. The stove exploded, wrecking the room and contents, injuring the man with deep cuts and missing limbs, while Mrs Wilmoth escaped with minor effects. The blast shattered windows, tore doors, and caused severe damage to the room and adjacent items.
A political incident aboard a train involving J W E Stanley W R Smith and several others including a traveling salesman led to a humorous whisky caper. A Pullman berth mix up produced a bottle claimed as whiskey amid confusion over three men named Smith. no one admitted drinking openly.
In Norton on October 2, George W. Clark, Republican candidate for secretary of state, canvassed locals and urged backers to line up for the straight Republican ticket. Democrats and Populists claim strong local pull as campaigns unfold with Hoffer, Sawyer, Pike, and McCue active in promoting their parties. Holter reported confidence in his prospects, predicting 2,500 to 3,000 votes.
Peter McCall, long time Santa Fe employee, visited Kansas City for several days and was offered a position at the Chicago Virden mine with a $159 monthly salary. He declined after advisement, citing loyalty to the Santa Fe and objections to wage cuts proposed by the Chicago Virden company. The Virden strike involved imported laborers replacing local workers, a point noted in the discussions of the offer.
In Atehusen district court on October 2 the widow and two children of the late Price filed action to set aside the July 24 sale of the Price homestead under mortgage. The case proceeds as the court reviews the mortgage and sale legality.
The text alleges that in the same year the subject could not engage in business transactions or between certain parties. It also notes a bank obligation to Mrs Price paid in 1890 through the execution of specified property.
Scarlet fever sweeps Wellington with several pupils and Geo L Carr family stricken. Public schools may close amid mounting cases. C 8 Lyman of the Santa Fe, living on South Washington Avenue, is jailed after Health Officer Dr Martin accuses him of failing to report a scarlet fever case. The illness began last Thursday and Dr Martin ordered the arrest following investigation.
Lawrence grocer Curry left home after church Sunday night without explanation and woke up in Kansas City yesterday morning. He says his mind was out of order during the disappearance, recalling only passing the church and his store. He is now back at home and in good condition with no lasting effects reported.
Lewis Rowe a city merchant died yesterday and his will disinherits his Nevada wife. He leaves all personal and real property to his minor daughter Carrie Rowe and Ada Moore the nurse. Executor G S Warn refuses to act as the estate includes a brother’s property and Mrs Rowe may claim half under law.
Emporia plans two new long distance lines to Council Grove and Newton. Poles for the routes through intermediate points were ordered today. In Newton, Edward Bisset of Sedgwick was severely injured when his shotgun exploded while he lowered it into a shed. Disturbing injuries included to the stomach jaw nose left hand and eyebrows.
Sprague Electric Elevator works at Watsessing New Jersey employ a large force to fill a single order worth 500000 dollars from Central London railroad for forty eight London type elevators. Project to be completed and in position by March 1.
Newark report states John af Life chaplain of the Seventh Infantry sues Hose Lee Burch daughter of Lt Col Burch for $10,000 damages over a circulating report that he kissed and embraced her and acted unbecoming a Methodist preacher. Miss Burch counters with request to dismiss and seeks $10,000 damages claiming Life and statements are false.
The Battle Creek gathering closed with Rev. M C B Mason defending the race and urging unity across north and south. He said the negro is a man with a soul under same God and laws, praising wartime sacrifices and education as the path of philanthropy. Rev. F Emory Lyon urged parental education to curb pauperism, while Secretary Sherri and Dr. Pearson of Chicago spoke on needs and educational philanthropy.
Grand Forks North Dakota October 36 continued wet weather devastates northern farmers. Estimated damages reach 3 000 with potential to double. Wheat yield for the state around 50 000 000 bushels, 40 percent in the northeast. Thrashing nearly finished in south, but in the north and west only a fraction done, with rain and snow hindering work. Much grain remains on ground and in shock as thrashing stops. Imported thrashers depart the state in large numbers, and reports from Sandor Rollette County suggest no further shock thrashing this fall. This further harms local farmers who relied on thrashing.
Mrs Clara Kingt of San Francisco seeks letters of guardianship over Adolph Newton Sutra and Adolphine Charlotte Sutra claiming they are Sutro's legal offspring and heirs to a valuable property block. The petition and challenges proceed in California courts with a hearing planned in a few days.
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