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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1898
Page
3
Fragmentary report discusses Mr James S Worcester of Newark involved with a fish tail propeller design in Sew York. Mentions a large model, claims of performance, and potential testing near Delve Limited with various measurements and expert references.
In a conversation about an upcoming game, Sharkey asserts confidence and outlines his plans. He emphasizes his own trickiness and recalls past performances to support his claim that he can outplay Ford. He expresses desire for steady earnings and a clear path to easy street.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a large chorus performance with autumn imagery and references to a singing society. It mentions a platform, a crowd, and a conductor or lead figure, with garbled names and phrases scattered throughout the text.
Fragments mix names, debates and observations on music programs and a temperance reform line. Mentions Herbert, Americas Pertney, Star Spangle, and discussions of drink cures. Includes stray quotes about training, boxing hopes, and public health rhetoric with uncertain attribution.
Ominous mutterings rise in Vienna as Austrian telephone girls threaten action against government planned uniforms. The dispute centers on color and design with allegations of a lack of taste in the material and dress code. Officials argue the change will standardize appearance while workers fear substandard comfort and public disturbance.
Tom Sharkey declares in a communication to the journal that in the Lenox Athletic Club arena on November 2 he will present a refined, science based approach to boxing. He says rough tactics will be retired as he seeks respect from pugilistic followers and claims he has learned methods sufficient for a decisive contest. He compares his past self to John L. Sullivan and vows a change in style going into the upcoming bout.
Tierce Hennessy appeals innocence after being convicted of highway robbery causing new interest from Archbishop Corrigan and Bishop Sheehan. Warren Sage at Sing Sing faces questions as Hennessy, aided by two sisters of mercy, asserts he was framed by a drunken claimant and police pressure.
Fragmentary notes show Miss Gould leading a school fete or pageant with mentions of Mrs. Bown and the faculty of 3 Mon. The text references a celebration or event title Woutsn's Lewal Education society with unclear details and names.
Washington Oct 25 reports a presidential edict likely before Thanksgiving to remove upwards of 6000 government officers from the civil service. The action targets Revenue and Pension departments, includes about 2000 deputy revenue agents and 4100 examining surgeons, and moves many to exempt or outside status.
San Francisco Oct 23 The transport steamer Indiana sailed yesterday afternoon for Manila carrying the First and Second Battalions of the Kansas regiment commanded by Colonel Funston. The troops were not crowded, and the voyage promised to be a pleasant one.
The Crawford theater presents Hewin P Hilton's The Gay Matinee Girl starring Monroe Hart and Mattie Vickers with new scenery and a stronger company. Matinee today offers 15 to 25 cent seating with evening prices 15 50 and 25 cents. Daughters of the Poor opens next Monday in Kan sas City after a successful run with parquette balcony and gallery rates. The show depicts life in East Side tenements New York with vivid scenes on South Water street and a roof sequence. The Kemmon Comedy company begins five nights at Crawford next Tuesday with free admission for ladies on opening night.
Washington October The report of General Merrius recommends the defeat of the Pacific recording the sites for a ramp at Honolulu has received at the War department. The ground on the higher levels is covered with rocks while the lowlands and valleys are swampy the lands being used there. Camps cannot be stable to any advantage and it will be necessary to construct barracks for troops stationed there.
In San Francisco the grand jury has taken up the Botkin case. Assistant Attorney Heponames presented the matter, with evidence from Chief of Police Lees and Detective McVey. If indicted, the case will proceed in local courts for trial following prior rulings on Mrs. Botkin.
Spreckels Out of St. Francisco Oct. 23 At a meeting of the Hawailun Sugar and Commercial company the old board of directors was replaced by a new slate of officers. Jobows: H. Batuin president J. Ee Alexander Albert Meyer and ML Walsh directors M. Rolph appointed.
Paris authorities race to release Countess de Sestehal a noble Serb’s daughter jailed for pickpocketing. Detectives traced a duo at rail stations using two schemes to rob travelers. the countess cleared pockets while an educated German accomplice distracted victims. A raid found jewels purses and shawl straps in her apartment.
New York society figure Miss Gould visited Governor's Island yesterday spending nearly three hours with sick soldiers. She arrived at the Battery on the 20 o clock ferry and went through the hospital near Castle Williams meeting Charles Janeh of the Stead United States infantry who lost his eyesight at San Juan Hill. She spoke with wounded men and later with prisoners at Castle Williams, examining potential aid from the Women’s War Relief association she founded.
A jealous quarrel led to a knife attack on Oct in the open street at Twelfth and Morgan streets. James Dows, 26, and Miss Mildred Mason fought with knives, witnessed by hundreds. Police arrived and stopped the brawl, leaving both injured with bloodied heads and faces.
The fragments describe a woman injured in an incident and two warded prisoners. Dr. Hebwig attended the injured at Esc Dispensary and Dewe. The warded individuals were taken to City Hospital. The phrase says the person will probably recover.
In Richmond a damages verdict involves Laure Derndés, relative to Miss Arents, with defense claiming non‑responsibility for certain charges. The court ordered a $5000 compromise sum after proceedings, detailing the parties and contentious claims from the domestic dispute.
Dr. Leonard Leon, a famed clairvoyant claiming medical status, arrives with two assistants at the States hotel on Union Street. A robbery nets him 1800 and two diamond studs. Midget Leonard and Octive Alexes are arrested as suspects, while the woman claiming to be his wife is questioned amid denials and sensational accusations.
Fragmented report describes two doctors named Wayne and Leon traveling with servants, claiming medical powers and conducting frauds. They were said to have arrived in New Haven, rented rooms in town hotels, and attracted attention over alleged miracles and financial schemes. The text mentions a wife, a white wife for each, and assorted local reactions.
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