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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary dispatches discuss war conduct inquiries, pacific hopes, and political shifts while Chicago census shows Germans leading immigrant groups. References to Colonel Roosevelt and figures like Knox, Teer, and Gray frame a broad view of tensions and demographics.
Healthful exercise like walking riding or wheeling helps control the aenieae to diarrh. Children with hal tendencies should wear underclothing for changes in the sea air. Prevention aims to ward off ostis rather than cure it. Cold-water tubbing may help prevent colds and make the body ready to face chills, though precautions are needed.
Acute colds and polumonis are discussed as contagious and capable of spreading among people. The piece warns that a healthy subject may recover yet not guarantee universal recovery, urges prevention of complications, and notes that chest involvement implies lung weakness. It follows with a Globe Sights column reflecting on daily life and social observations in Atchison.
Fragmentary lines lament needless deaths of soldiers and criticize neglect while honoring brave servicemen. The text reflects sorrow, national piety, and calls for duty and remembrance as the nation mourns its casualties.
State grain inspector W. W. Culver employed 66 deputies last month at salaries totaling over 1300 monthly for chief deputy SM. L Prost and others at varied rates. August fees reached 927.55, expenses .
An OCR fragment describes military movements involving shipments from Montauk to Jefferson Barracks Missouri and Ey Neb. It mentions infantry units and a possible transfer to a state or fort, with unclear references to dates, places, and personnel.
Pall River fall River reports weavers at Borden City cotton mills No 1 and 2 striking over wage cuts. Mill No 2 workers have been on strike three weeks, with 6 to 700 strikers. weaving departments halted while spinners and carders may join in. A chaotic scene unfolds as labor actions ripple through local mills.
Two Topeka men Tobers and Wallace recount their World War I service. Wallace was wounded on July 23 and sent to Montauk Point hospital. he later faced weak health and long recoveries. His cousin Robert recovered from malaria and hopes to rejoin his regiment, while Wallace keeps a Spanish engraved silver keepsake from Santiago. Both veterans say hardships of the Santiago campaign matched expectations.
The United States Navy moves officers on the battleships Oregon and Iowa before their grand voyage to San Francisco via the Straits of Magellan. Four captured collier ships Cassids Scandia Alexandra and Aberendia are chosen to accompany the fleet. The Oregon is expected to depart New York near month’s end amid technical tensions with war-time rivals.
Mrs. Reaburn, married to Wilbur B. Reaburn for about a year, accused her husband of jealousy and infidelity. His later actions led him to seek divorce, but he failed to appear at the hearing before Judge Hazen, and the court granted Mrs. Reaburn the divorce. Reaburn was identified as a city railway conductor.
Reports from Kingston indicate after the death of Mr Pilo former speaker of the assembly on September 8, from an earlier assassination attempt, the governor and five officials have been warned of similar fates as oppression remains. A government reward of $1,009 for information on conspirators has failed to prompt betrayal.
Sept 13 LEXOW is set to be sidelined by the Republican party in the Twenty third district covering Rockland and Orange. The nomination for senator Lexow’s successor goes to F. Goodsell of Highland Falls, amid friction over Lexow’s leadership and his role on Albany committees.
A fragmented early 20th century notice reports the first show at Philadelphia’s Auditorium titled The Evil Eye featuring feats by Sydney Elite and a showy act called The Wonderful Medicine Beggs Little Giant Pill for stomach and digestion problems, offered widely in ads of the era.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina during a Manchester visit assailed northern cotton mills. He claimed southern mills are modern and profitable, while northern operations are obsolete and crowded. He warned of a fight against federal labor limits and vowed to beat opponents as southern interests gain capital and advantage.
Prescott Arizona Sept 13 The Jerome fire ranks among Arizona s greatest calamit ies with 15 missing and numerous deaths. Losses run into the millions with little insurance and many principal merchants ruined. Hotels and general stores burn or suffer heavy damage while relief efforts bring tents and subscriptions to aid reconstruction.
Local dramatic news from Crawford theater highlights fits and Webster's A Breezy Time with cake walk close. Oliver Scott's colored minstrels visit tomorrow under Al G Field. Leopold Jordan's matilda next Friday with Clara Thropp. Immra Fox and others bring mystery vaudeville and magic restaurant finale.
Chicago September 2 a move to create a national naval reserve with the Illinois naval militia has begun. Lieut Commander Jona M Hawley head of US navy recruiting and the Illinois Naval Association plus the militia back the project with strong support. Hawley aims to present the plan to Washington and push action before the next Congress. Whitmore Bros Barbers 135 Kas AY.
Mason acquitted. Wichita prisoner attempts suicide at penitentiary. Port Scott reports a Pat r iarchs of America meeting in Parsons where constitution changes cap policy payouts by year of joining. One year death benefits set at 1100 rising to 2000 after ten years.
Florence Sept 19 Herry Mason and Harry Blume owners of the defunct First State bank of Marion were tried for forgery and acquitted other lesser charges loom at next term but viewed as minor Mason bought assets of the failed bank and assumed liabilities losing his fortune as the bank failed to cover debts and misfortune followed the prior bank.
Canton residents swiftly removed a small liquor shack erected just beyond the city limits. A local show of unity forced the operator to leave, marking the town's second successful effort to rid itself of a joint without legal action or expense.
In a prolonged suit Heller v. Garden City, Ohio plaintiffs won a $33,000 verdict against Garden City for trees planted ten years ago. The city had refused payment, contending contract non fulfillment. The Kansas Supreme Court sent the case back to Kinsley district court for a new trial due to an error in the prior trial after eight years in court.
Sam Newcomb of Logan county Hinots was convicted in district court of burglary and grand larceny and awaiting sentence when he slashed his arms and body with a razor. He asked for a shave and was found unconscious, likely near death, with guards rushing to stop the self harm.
Dr. S. V. Leech, who resigned his pastorate amid a kissing scandal with an 18 year old from his congregation, was reinstated today by Bishop H. Fowler. Indignation among church members had grown, with many wealthy supporters already withdrawing from the church.
From Jewell City, Sept. 13 1917. Seventeen local boys and girls will study in Lawrence Emporia and Salina this fall. A steady rain began Friday evening and persisted till Tuesday soaking the ground. Lieutenant Alvin Miller of Company PD Twenty first Kansas cannot return from furlough due to inflammatory rheumatism. One hand is useless and the other is becoming affected. discharge probable.
W D Harger editor of the Enterprise Journal married Miss Maude Greenman yesterday in Enterprise Kansas. The bride formerly taught in Caldwell city schools. Harger noted as a hustling central Kansas newspaper man for five years.
The Twentieth Infantry prepares to depart Camp Wikoff for Fort Leavenworth while the Third heads to Port Snelling. General Hates, awaiting quartermaster transport, cannot estimate removal time. Sick soldiers are sent to New York hospitals aboard the hospital ship and railcars. About 16,000 troops remain, with limited detentions and ongoing medical evacuations.
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