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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1898
Page
4
A jumble of OCR text mixed with names, places, and events. The piece references New York Republicans, disarmament ideas, President Hobart, Schley, and Queen Wilhelmina, then shifts to sugar imports for Porto Rico and military fitness. It ends with a garbled note about the new secretary.
Harvey county farmers have launched a movement to form a union that will loan farmers cash and store wheat to push prices higher. A 2 cent per bushel assessment funds loans and storage until a minimum price target of 65 cents is reached, after which wheat is sold and profits shared. The plan envisions district offices, centralized funds, and coordinated action across the wheat belt to counter market pressures and elevators.
The article notes higher ore prices boosting mining and smelting, with Pittsburg plants expected to reopen and a gas field debate. It also lists campaign stops for Mr. Long in several Kansas towns, and records a Populist county convention in Alma nominating local officials and endorsing McKinley era policies.
C C Pearson ex sheriff of Rawlins county was thrown from a wagon near Atwood on Sunday. He suffered a severe facial injury and neck dislocation and died at noon. Pearson, a well known cattleman, leaves a wife and five children and was buried under Masonic auspices. He will receive $3,000 life insurance from Modern Woodmen.
A Washington Star report notes a contest to name a native Hawaiian queen for the Topeka Kansas carnival. Honolulu business links and Kansan interest surface as committees eye a prize trip and a month as a pretend queen. The piece highlights monarchical sentiments among Hawaiian women after annexation and the lure of mainland ties.
Fragmentary, satirical note from the Globe urges caution in printing a local man’s personal item. It mocks weather predictions and social norms while mentioning an Atchison man seeking to keep details private. The piece references a Philippine native and a critical ex-husband figure with playful irony.
A fragmentary Chicago Today style item presents assorted aphorisms and wry observations on love, work, aging, and social habits. The clipped prose hints at urban humor and public manners through brief maxims and playful phrases.
Major General John R B Brooke and his staff have reached Caguas and will enter Rio Pedras today as the expedition approaches San Juan. The march is described as peaceful with cordial receptions from Spanish authorities and locals, and Brooke plans to establish headquarters at Ho Pedras with hospitality from Captain General Macias.
Salina hydraulic engineer Salina W Pearson from Kansas City remains testing at the pumping station. He reports jetting four eight inch wells to boost flow from the bottom of the well, with daily output rising from 150 to 300 gallons per minute and plans to increase 24 hour capacity from 2,000,000 to 4,000,000 gallons. A series of gang wells will feed the larger flow, with machinery to be manufactured the next day or two.
The friends of John Bell, jailed in Allen county, seek bond release after his July murder charge in Humboldt. A petition and appeal proceed to Judge A. W. Dennison in Erie, arguing the initial trial lacked proof of first degree murder. The victim Byron Cushman was a Woodmen member. local lodges push for continued prosecution with county officials.
Pittsburg's industries plan a new phase with metalworks and tech operations, aiming to boost employment and regional growth as key players seek to expand production capabilities and attract investments.
Jewell City features a newly built band stand funded by diligent local women. The town also celebrates a recently dedicated stone church, debt cleared by Rev. Rairdon, and a favorable yet cautious crop outlook amid hot winds. The school system expands with Prof. Gurardy as principal, ten graduates, and six teachers. Notable locals include Kelly McCallough and Prof. O. G. Palmer, veterans linked to Roosevelt and Wheeler.
William Pierce a widower about 40 employed on Hinckshire Bros ranch near Elmdaly was run over by a Santa Fe freight last night. A jaw fragment was found on the locomotive pilot and the engine wheels and pilot were bloodstained. He leaves three children.
Paola Kansas September 6 John Roberts 18 son of a farmer near Somersett six miles northeast of Paola shot his father at their home. The father opposed dances and rebuked the daughter after a dance, the son sided with his sister and a quarrel followed. In the struggle the son fired twice with a .32 caliber revolver hitting the father in the stomach and elsewhere. the father died.
The Hall’s Circus, billed to perform in Newton, disbanded at Strong City after rumors of smallpox circulated. Managers allege a jealous rival spread the accusation to disrupt the show, leaving Colonel Hall unable to pay salaries or transport.
A Herington woman fell prey to a traveling conman who induced her to sign an agreement that turned into a note for 70 dollars, now owed to innocent parties after a stove purchase incident. Other items note pension grants, a Ponca agency cash transfer, Harvey County log rollers election of officers, Graham County Republican nominations, and a heat postponement of school openings to September 12.
Washington reports no war department request to muster out Colonel Bryan's regiment. Officials say the Third Nebraska has not been released because the Nebraska quota for discharge is already filled, delaying any immediate muster.
Ottawa's baseball squad ended its season yesterday citing the town's failure to back the club. Catcher Sharp has joined Blue Rapids, Kansas, while the rest remain in Ottawa. An effort may be made to reform the team. In other news, Scranton defeated Carbondale, 4 to 3, after Scranton collected twelve hits and committed three errors while Carbondale made seven errors and five hits.
Baseball results show Ronton 3 8 Washington 1 5 and Chicago 6-30 Paradelphia 1 ville 8 0 with Ind 6-1 and Milwaukee Detroit 16-21. St Paul 17-35 Minn this 7-8 St Joseph Kansas City game postponed due to wet grounds. Cuban Commission sails as US quarantines at ind tor tavane.
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