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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
5
A weather column reports unusually hot August conditions with higher than normal temperatures across the region. Readings show daily highs around the low to mid nineties, some days peaking near the century mark, with variable winds and humidity. The report notes observed trends and forecasts for the coming days, including expected cooler nights and possible showers.
A report describes President McKinley departing Cleveland for Canton aboard a special train on the Cleveland Toledo and Cincinnati railroad. The trip aims to meet peace mission goals, with officials noting the gathering crowd and security concerns as the party moves to arrange further plans for the national leadership.
Fragmented OCR notes describe military actions near camps and lines of march. The garbled text mentions Troops and a camp, with scattered references to units, locations, and dates, but most specifics are unreadable.
Fragmented transfer notice with multiple names including Jennie M S Chamberlain and Tus, Band Te Ver Shy Inc, and D Mabnine. Mentions sums such as 2060 and 1 pt, with scattered references to tickets, Sunday, September 401, a Topeka train, and an Omaha arrival. No clear complete actions or parties.
Competition at Holton contrasts with rival fairs as both tracks draw strong attendances and notable exhibitions. Speed trials on the Kite track feature riders and horses like Jack Daw and Lady Hird with times around 2:15 to 2:40. Notables include trainer P. A Butler and secretary McGrew, while owners such as Lee and Willits Bros participate amid a bustling livestock and racing program.
The annual governor's report to the interior secretary was completed by Governor Barnes and will be mailed tomorrow with a map of the territory and more than thirty nine photographs showing farm scenes vineyards grain fields and other sights. The document is described as the most complete ever from the territory, with over 500 pages of typewritten content serving as a handbook and blueprint for settlers and investors.
In Chicago on September 1, Mrs. Mex F. G. Loman, a prominent board of trade member, helped nab Ernest Waswell, suspected of stealing diamonds after posing as a servant and gaining trust of wealthy employers. Police arrested Waswell as he left the Loman home, following a tip and a phone alert from Mrs. Loman.
The Lamon angeginias promise a veritable production by the Pythias company led by Lawrence McCarty. Tickets for the Topeka performance and a Wednesday evening show are announced with a Santa Fe train option to Omaha. Admission is 25 cents with extra for seats. no extra charge for the sea!
Auerbach of Palace Clothing Co returns to Topeka after six weeks touring Europe. He sailed July 24 on Cunard's ship Siena, avoided the Bourgogne fate, and met famous passengers including Vanderbilt and Manafield. He describes London Paris holidays, French retail life, and impressions of Austria Germany and Switzerland. He notes tipping customs and observes working conditions, praising American workers and contrasting with European norms.
The piece notes wartime effects on European shopkeepers including Paris London Vienna and Berlin with reduced American travel hurting trade. It also lists local social events in Topeka such as gatherings, parties at Garfold Park and porch soirees, with numerous attendees and hosts named.
The announcement from Santa Fe Tillrund offers free transportation for two ladies to accompany the Hawaiian queen from the coast to Tokyo. No transport or selections yet. A telegram to Dan Case seeks an Hawaiian flag used at the queen’s festival. If the Twentieth Kansas arrives in San Francisco, it will escort the queen with the Topeka company. The Kansas regiment band will lead the procession. President C.K. Holliday Jr. names reception committees.
Fort Scott moves to acquire Bourbon county fair grounds from TL with a $1000 bank deposit to convert acres into a ravine park. Ground improvements include eight hundred trees two lakes and a moved amphitheater while building a metropolitan race track with a mile-long oval.
Sixteen young volunteer nurses from Detroit arrive in New York under Els Pingree Jr son of the Michigan governor to join Camp Wikof at Montauk Point. They are quartered at the Hotel Metropole and plan to depart for Montauk Point early tomorrow to aid sick and wounded soldiers.
North Topeka scenes include visits from Miss Bessie Takerire and Prof. Hoover, Miss Ruth Hensley staying with Mrs Dolman, and Goldie Lavey returning from Meriden. Annie Henry resigns from Costley Post’s. Mr and Mrs Emil Apel travel to Carbondale for a drug store manager post. Mrs Hird Allen to Colorado. Miss Katharine Dolman joins parents in El Paso. a marriage in Cincinnati is reported. a K and L of S initiation at County No.3. Garfield park moonlight picnic. the Spear home on Central Avenue broken into with furniture rummaged but silver reportedly untouched pending owners’ return.
A round trip excursion from Topeka to Atchison via Santa Fe departs Topeka at 7:30 a.m. and Atchison at 9:30 p.m. on Monday Sept 5 1981. The event, organized by the Modern Woodmen of America, features Garfield Park tonight with no extra seat charge. Special through train to Cincinnati via Santa Fe leaves Sep 5. round trip tickets priced at $18.10.
Local grocer promotes daily arrivals of low priced groceries including Armour's Lard Fat Family White Fish coffee oats beans and cereals. Advertises butter eggs lard bacon and canned meats with Mason jars seals wax and toppers, urging customers to watch ads for deals.
Detroit fire chief James B. Elliott dies from stomach trouble at age. He joined the Detroit fire department in 1861 and served as chief since 1875. Known as fearless, he survived multiple close calls in burning buildings and his death is attributed to overwork.
A robber entered Joseph Krane's saloon at 14 States Street and demanded cash. Ward Fish was shot. the robber fled but was captured later by Officer Lacy and identified as James Caldwell, a former drug store employee. Caldwell confessed to multiple robberies in the area.
Captain Bowes reports a hurricane inside Taamak Island since July 14. Mount Shishaldin remains highly active as lava streams 4000 feet long descend its slope. Immigrations show 205 people in the month with 8 percent Japanese and 31 Scotch, totaling cash 24701. Chinese about 560 not included. Train wreck near Simms station kills one fireman and injures the engineer as engines and cars plunge down an embankment.
Wichita news records the Kansas Midland ceasing to exist as an independent rail line, absorbed by the Frisco system. Offices are abandoned and operations transferred to St Louis. Blanche Roosevelt mentioned in London dispatches, with health updates.
The fourth annual Ligroling of Modern Woodmen for northeastern Kansas will be held next Monday at Atchison. The Santa Fe offers a Speghil departing at 7:30 am with low fares promising large attendance. Union Pacific advertises Pullman Palace Sleepers and free chair cars to Cincinnati and western points with a round trip fare of 16.10, tickets on sale September 4.
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