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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
4
A collage of foreign policy chatter and domestic humor from Chicago and Philadelphia papers. The text cites peace talks, naval power, pensions, Dutch royalty, and social anecdotes about marriage, ads, and bachelor reflections, weaving political commentary with light verse and proverb-like lines.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe references a forger, a woman, and a troubled scene. It mentions young people seeking the future, then losing desire to uncover it as the piece hints at wary, bedraggled women and back of the head injuries.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Alger and Commissary General Egan had a sharp exchange in the War Department. Alger pressed for delivery of requested delicacies to Montauk Point, asserting behind the scenes that future orders must conform to his authority. The incident signals tension over provisioning and supply control within the War Department.
Chicago citizens refine the peace festival program for September 4 and 5 with a grateful tribute to President McKinley and his cabinet. The parade will be the focal point, escorted by Grand Army of the Republic veterans and returning troops. A citywide program includes talks by local orators, a banquet at the Auditorium, and related ceremonies across Chicago.
On a recent Sunday eve at Sassaman's church in Reading Mr. Preuman faced heavy criticism for preaching coatless. He defends himself by recalling a 96 degree thermometer and notes other ministers wear dress coats, slippers, and a tie stud in the pulpit, saying he had no gown for comfort.
A reflective missive notes how city preachers cope with heat while rural ministers press for strong sermons. It questions summer conversions and suggests ministers plan August campaigns to save souls before cooler months, contrasting busy seasons and sermon intensity.
Miss Eda Sickles daughter of General Daniel Sickles plans to marry Darel Crackanthorpe third secretary of the Greek embassy in London and Madrid connections. The wedding will occur during the rare week in October in London with celebrations in the groom's home and visits by families to New York next spring.
Quebec, Sept 1 The US joint high commission reviews pelagic sealing in Bering Sea aims. Reports say America may offer to buy out British Columbia sealers. Sealers seek a large indemnity but would quit if compensation offered. Commission resumes Sept 2 in Quebec. Lord Hemcell will be away in Newport.
New York dispatch says police doubt an assassination plot against Rev. Dr C Potter at his Long Island City home after examining the accused weapon. Detectives, with Potter and his son, photographed the scene including the gas, Bible and house interior and exterior as proof.
Marion Indiana September 1 1910 chainmakers at Krein Chain Works walked out closing the plant. About 250 workers including helpers heaters and triphammer men joined in sympathy. They earn about 1.25 dollars daily and seek a 15 percent raise after a new wage scale was presented. The firm refused the raise and posted a 5 percent cut instead.
Chicago Sept. 1 officers at Oak Park police station try a made up remedy called the fornus jack on demented Robert Kennedy. The patient was brought in to await conveyance to detention hospitals. A card trick with California Jack was played but Kennedy’s agitation resumed and officers recaptured him. The incident ended with Kennedy heading to hospital and the officer noting the cure would work if dealt better.
A reader proclaims relief from yellow jaundice after two bottles of Electric Bitters, praises the physician and Dr U as the local remedy, and offers a promotional free souvenir button and a Scout cigar prize to readers.
In Coffeyville Justice Matthews court, Arthur Stewart a minor through his guardian Thomas Keaton sued Buster Howard for a $51 loss from a swindle. Stewart, working for Keaton, borrowed $10 on his pony and cart via Howard. A third man posed as a policeman helping the swindle, but the jury found for Stewart in under 30 minutes.
The Cleveland Recorder claims W. P. Hackney toppled Democratic bosses and organized the state convention. It notes that Cuystoga Democracy under current leadership becomes a key state political force as the people who elected Thomas name the executive committee and steer campaign affairs. Hackney is credited with backing Wilson to resolve divides between Dowling and Myers, praising his ability and management in party affairs.
In Wichita on Friday night Hurl W Evans Walter Vincent and Alfred Lewis were stabbed. Edgar Tankersly and Edgar Drake are suspected. Charles Crawford Roy Hahn Fred Harris George Peachim and Lee Bowers were arraigned. Harris and Crawford posted bonds. others remain jailed awaiting trial. Preliminary hearing set for September 10 before Justice Enoch. Victims improving and expected release soon.
Report notes Scrip Law breach ongoing at Pittsburg with workers paid cash in five or ten dollar sums, prompting purchase of company scrip or coupon credit books. Empl oyees allegedly receive cash from companies, then use it to obtain scrip, despite injunction writs against such practice. Western Coal and Mining and Mt Carmel companies implicated.
Injunctions affect Mt. Carmel Coal at Frontenac as mine No 1 operates despite court orders. Western company credits weights to employees. question remains how county attorney will proceed if operators defy the court. Miners favor the screen law for equality, while companies argue lump coal pay rewards top producers.
Hutchinson dispatch reports Bud Dowdall, a Burrton area thief, accused of stealing chickens and a harness. He posted bail after a prior arrest, but a warrant led to another chase when he escaped through an upstairs window, eluding officers overnight.
J W Gillett of Woodbine files suit in Abilene to declare 24260 of Kirby bank assets a trust fund. He details cattle deals creating cattle paper in the bank and alleges a draft of 24360 to Kansas City commission men was collected and kept in his personal account until the bank failed.
Henry Doering lost three horses from E A Kalers pasture in Oakley Sept The team consisted of two blacks a mare and a gelding each about 1100 pounds with hardness marks The third horse was a bay gelding of similar weight unbroken Suspected theft is likely with no questions remaining.
Big Times at Glasco Kansas reports the M W A and BR NA of northwest Kansas hold their second annual plane gathering in Glasco with visitors from multiple counties. Notable speakers Murphy Breidenthal and Mr Bright from Leavenworth Topeka Clifton expected to give addresses this afternoon. Beloit notes a safe at the Missouri Pacific depot was blown open last night. no theft occurred and damage included overturned furniture. Large scale incidents in the area point to an organized gang activity with at least four safes blown in six weeks.
The Journal lists Populist nominees for the legislature by county and name. Names include J W Walker Atchison B Wilcox Atchison O O Glynn Jefferson Dr M F P Marks Jefferson J McNaughton Leavenworth Mat Edmonds Leavenworth Frank Armstrong Wyandotte James Waters Wyandotte J H Hibner Johnson D H Lewis Douglas John Weaver Douglas W Ei Kibbe Praniiin Don Simmons Franklin Paul Russell Jason Stites W A Choguilt Alten debn H Goodno Bow Mose Medeomerr B Sewell Montgomery Vi Jones Neosho Stephen Canty Wilson F Morrison Woodsen O Gutcalt Coffey Badsky Co W Sweeney Osage Griley Shawnee John Barber Shawnee John L Rippetee Jackson E H Kellar Brown R J Williams Marshall Dr P Daugherty Geary John K Blair Lyon John F O Connor Lyon B F Singiaton Greenwood
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