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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1898
Page
5
The report shows the daily average for the second quarter of 18e7 at 41,256 mindratls of pounds sterling with no change in rate. Figures compare with the prior year, indicating renewed momentum and stabilizing trends across the measured period.
Full day leased wire AP report notes State Journal is a leading Topeka daily with four Linotypes and the newest press. The paper claims 15,000 plus average daily circulation, rising from 2,010 over 12 years, and highlights its brick three story front building at Kansas Avenue and Eighth Street. It asserts strict circulation accuracy and discourages advertising unless figures are trusted.
The Hawaiian Gusen of Topeka plans a California welcome for Queen Antiat and her court. San Francisco hosts a reception with the Twenty Kansas regiment and regimental band. Afterward the queen goes to Sacramento to another official reception before arriving in Topeka for a September 28 arrival and masquerade ball with a premier costume from a St. Louis tailor.
Not till Monday will the Twenty Second Kansas arrive at Leavenworth Hartishire Pa. Sept. 10. In four going, the Twenty Second Kansas move from Fort Meade to Fort Leavenworth, all on their way with orders. The journey began about 1 AM and by 10 AM the main body reached the post. The regimental surgeon and several officers accompanied the march, with sections reorganized and a car added to ease the weary troops. A second section carried several sick members under Major Harvey and surgeon Louis C. Duncan. Several named soldiers and musicians are listed among the wounded or ill, but none seriously harmed.
Ambiguous notes indicate lawyers Cheries Haydes of Holton and SIR AL Godlird discussed securing a venue change for the Collins labor case in Topeka. Report mentions perceived local sentiment and ongoing plans to file a motion for change while noting prior hesitance to grant a venue shift.
Changes at Louisville report new players, including Chic Frazer moving to Cleveland and Harry Davis Dicker taking first base regularly. The Colts add minor leaguers Hart, Evil, and Tayler. In Topeka, Aloee Raith Keith marries Murenhall Holloway in a simple ceremony with Perlir McNeal as witness and Grat officiating. Bank reserves drop slightly while overall compliance with reserve requirements remains strong. Government reports note corn and cash crop conditions in the West with 36.7 percent noted for weather conditions.
New York Sept 16 Harvard announces the return of football candidates under Captain Dibble and Coach Forbes. Many veterans depart for positions with graduates filling roles, while freshmen like Karson Peyton Burnett Beal and Sargent join the mix.
NewFork reports tightening rules at the twentieth annual American Society of Professors of Danchuz convention. A ban on hugging during dances was adopted to curb “wuloe positions.” War era themes influence new figures, including the Manila bombardment and patriotic colors. Officers were elected and next annual meeting set for this city in September.
An early morning report from Omdurman says Khalifa Abdullah learned of white forces at Fashoda on the Nile. A viewless clash with a steamer left British casualties, with gunboats to probe White Nile. the Khalifa’s wife is reportedly in custody.
The piece notes demand for Spanish language skills for Americans seeking work in Mexico and Central America. It cites Topeka residents working in Mexico and on the Mexican Central railroad, including George Sperry, and calls for a competent Spanish teacher as Topeka needs one.
A $1,200 warrant issued by State Auditor Cole in 1805 reached the state treasury after long wear. Countersigned by Treasurer Athyrton, the document originally favored A Gallagher, mine inspector under Governor Morrill, but its purpose is unspecified. Records show it was part of a miscellaneous appropriation and Assistant Treasurer Williams approved and paid it.
Washington says General Manderenn plans to leave around noon October 10 for Omaha arriving by Tuesday the Mth and stay through Thursday or Friday. President to join later to travel to Chicago then South Chicago and Walla Walla with Mr. Williams. Fire destroys Hunt Manufacturing plant near Walla Walla. 60,000 dollars in property lost and 100 workers displaced. Wabash announces direct line from Chicago to Toledo pending track work. General Miller doubts troop moves to Honolulu or Manila. Texas fever hits cattle near Hock Springs. county veterinary to inspect and report.
Omaha Exposition promotes a grand US event outside the World's Fair, with easy access from the Mississippi Valley. Tickets via Burlington Route offer cap-overs, reduced excursion rates, and through service to Omaha in all directions. Tours advertise the Scenic Line of the World by Denver & Rio Grande, routes through the Rockies to Cripple Creek and the Ogden gateway to West Coast states, with Pullman sleepers and tourist cars. Scenery guides by S K Hooper in Denver.
Society notes recount Miss Hua Schenik entertaining Miss Eva Dodds of Kansas City at a spider web party last Thursday evening. Other guests included Miss Isabel VanSant and Bertha Thomas, with items about the Tasker-Gibboney wedding and other local social happenings and returns from Omaha and elsewhere.
Chester S Harrington of Princeville Illinois, a long time service member, describes a devastating period of nervousness insomnia eyes failing and waning vitality after service. He tried many remedies before Pink Pills for Pale People, took four doses and recovered enough to resume work. He credits the pills with his renewed strength and urges others to consider them.
Real estate transfers recorded include Nelson Porter selling Lot 1 and a north half on Taylor Street Gould's addition to James M Biners for 17 dollars plus a lot. H Odell to Annie Rivers for 40. M Odell to Annie Rivers for 40. General Odell to Annie Rivers for 340. Moon to Ai Johnson for 700 on Madison Street Crane's addition. Abby B Anderson to D W Mulvane for 800. Harrison Jarret and Spencer to Emma F Bilmeton for 1000 on West Street in Williams & Dillons addition. J B Williamson and wife to Mary Ferran for 2000 on Clay Street Young's addition. Cyrus Guthrie and wife to Nancy E Waskin for 20 on Madison Street Pierce's addition. J S Ricker west half northwest quarter 33-11-16 and lot 4 McAfee's sub to Borah J Weider. J F Kellough lots in College Heights and Utinalx, Highl and Avenue Boynton's addition. Horner et al to C B Merriam all of Wallace MG to same 2500 north half Tot Ash Woodlawn Avenue Potwin Place. F Horner et al to same 1656 60 for west half o g rai and west half aw gr 30-11-15.
The Girl From Chicago returns tonight at Crawford Theater to close the current engagement with a matinee this afternoon. A Breezy Time ends with a rag time act and cake walk, plus a musical golf club replacing last year’s Tennis quartet. Oliver Scott's colored minstrels come next Wednesday, Clare Thropp stars in Where's Matilda next Friday, followed by Imra Fox and associates in a vaudeville and mystic show next week.
Governor Goforth is asked to aid convict George A. Goforth in Montana who sends a buffalo horn cane from General Custer’s battlefield and claims innocence in a murder case. He appeals for pardon funds, explaining four years into a 40 year sentence and a hopeful lawyer seeking clemency.
Washington report says Andre Anderson is due a sum from his father’s estate. Probate court of Nord Heligoland holds the property awaiting claimant Mr Anderson, last heard from in Washington.
Local notes from North Topeka reveal Mrs. Coburn recovering from a tense tilt attack and families visiting relatives across Central Avenue and Perry. Several residents, including Jonnie Finch and John Dolman, return from travels in Colorado and Kansas, while others head to Chicago, Denver, and Quincey Street for visits. The community also anticipates a G A reunion as Miles Bezale Root begins winter teaching and Mrs Aaron Silvers prepares for school.
San Francisco reports on the wreck of the Baring Brothers ship from Kobe. Cargo pieces include 6200 yen manganese and 2500 yen, with 667 yet to locate. Mutinies occurred, two men imprisoned, two gone at large, ship set ablaze but crime not confirmed. Wives of officers await return to San Francisco.
Report notes that the torpedo boat Farragut is to be in condition for a trial voyage next Tuesday after repairs. The derelict pet cate der, inoperative since spemied off the day, has been replaced by Union Tron works. Fire at Chicago Chiengs causes $870,000 in damages.
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