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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1898
Page
4
A garbled 19th century clipping reports on bimetallism, Mexican dollars in New York at a peak, and calls for investigations by Secretary Alger and General Miles. It touches on political figures like Titman and Hill, foreign and domestic actors, and hints at public jubilee moments and coast-to-coast reflections on elections and military readiness.
An arctic advance and heavy rains have disrupted Kansas wheat prospects, with record snow and unusually deep soil moisture. Reports indicate the state’s crops are in better fattening and settling condition than in years past, despite harsh winter conditions. The change is notable for this time of year on thirty years of memory.
A historic note from the Rothester Democrat and Chronicle cites sunspot theory to forecast warmer periods. It claims increased solar activity propagates heat to Earth, predicting a warm spell around September 1 to September 7 with storms and brief cool or unsettled intervals around early September.
A miscellany from the Atchison Globe mixes wedding etiquette notes with brief notices about veterans and notable figures. It cites Lt. John W. Heard as a top pistol shot, mentions funeral directors, university figures, and a Roosevelts anecdote, plus a sale of Spanish wreck treasure by Bilognesi Hartfield & Co.
Washington announces fourteen portal clerks will serve in Porto Rico positions. The postal commission on February will designate offices where clerks will be employed, selecting men drawn from port towns to serve across the territory.
A reader testimonial extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for grip complications and general weakness. After several bottles the subject gained weight, felt stronger, and Rheumatism symptoms eased, with the product praised as the best blood purifier sold by druggists.
Two boys sustained deep cuts and contusions after an incident in Kansas. Authorities were alerted and are investigating the cause and exact location of the attack.
In Fort Scott on September 14 a dynamite cartridge tossed by a third party exploded on the south side of the Richards block, injuring Ross Benham and Don McDonald who were playing nearby. Both boys suffered facial, neck, and body wounds, while the Wilkins driver remained unharmed.
Fort Scott reports the marriage of Miss Jessie Patterson, formerly of Fort Scott, to Frank B. Hoover, a private in the Third United States Volunteer Engineers, at St. Louis. The couple’s courtship began in Fort Scott, linked through Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Chapman, with families converging as Hoover and Patterson prepared for a southward move with Hoover’s unit.
Relort from Sept 4 reports the Reloit family traveling about 4200 miles overland to Colorado Springs visiting Cripple Creek and Manitou. Mr Creveling notes good crops in western Kansas and eastern Colorado and says eastern Colorado along the South Platte looks like ideal country for profitable stock and sheep raising with ample pasture and water. They stayed with their daughter in Colorado Springs and are pleased with the trip and Colorado as a summer destination.
Pleasanton reports a fatal accident as Adam Smith and Clarence were hauling hay when Adam Fraith slipped and fell onto rocks. The impact crushed the back of Fraith's head, leaving him dead at the scene. His father was notified.
An injured man groaned after a sled accident and a neighbor found him prostrate. De Smith, long a respected, peaceable resident of the township, lived about thirty years in the area. Funeral services were held the next day at four o'clock conducted by Hitler Finch of the U B church with interment in the cemetery.
The fourteenth annual convention of the Second District W G C U elected officers at Ottawa on September 14. Positions include President Mrs J C Reed Our Temperance Legion Marion. Temperance work in Sunday school Mrs J Hanks. Literature M J Hopkins Garnett. Prayer work Mrs Anna Champe Ottawa. Evangelistic Mrs D H Biornser. Systematic Giving Mr Freark Wellsville. Mercy Miss Sophia Jones Iola. Purity Mrs Kate Burnett Fort Scott. Purity in Literature and Art Mrs Jacobins Ottawa. Parlor Meetings Mrs E I Barnes Kansas City. Flower Mission Mrs Austin Pleasanton. State and County Fairs Mrs L A Thompson. Music Mrs D Couch Beat Beattie Hallroad Work Mrs A Wilson Kansas City. Work Among Colored Mrs Combs.
Harry Bricker was arrested Wednesday on a warrant from Henry Mohart for burglarizing Mohart’s house. Bricker, held by Squire R I Wright after failing bond, was sent to the county seat. Bricker had worked at Mohart’s and entered Mohart’s home by removing a screen to take clothing, including wings, Bricker claims the items were his.
The Modern Woodmen of America face a lawsuit in Atchison over the life insurance of WW J Williams, a postal clerk who died by suicide on November 2, 1897. David G Williams, a six year old minor and son of W J Williams, sues through guardian Edmund J Kars for 4000 dollars, alleging the policy named the decedent as beneficiary and a policy clause may render the payout null under certain conditions.
Abilene Sept 14 The central committee met and arranged a Manchester gathering for next Saturday evening with Republican candidates Emil Grosser and 5.8 Smith to speak. Local executive committee members named include G. C. Sterl P. H. Halleck A. Stannard C. T Estes D. We. Nati G. G. Gillett Howard Waring S. A. Cooper J. J. Galbraith James Frey J. S. Hollinger C. A. Hodge G. W. Hurd C. A. Stilts.
Alma Sept 1 report lists nominees for county offices: J Ny Dolly for representative, D G Martin for superintendent, Theo S Spielman for probate judge, Wyatt Roush for district clerk, C B Carroll for county attorney, Dr T W Hunt for coroner, Robert Stowig for commissioner, W S Bolton as chairman, O J Bede as secretary, with nominations from Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alma, Paxico, and Wilmington.
Charron Sept 14 due to continued rain the Democratic convention planned for Saturday in Gray County was postponed to Sept 24. Yesterday in Santa Fe the convention nominated D. Francisco of Gray and Heskell counties for Gray representative. Paddy Shea, a victim of Joe Wichita, Sept 14. Dawson, the man shot by Paddy Shea, died last night at Wichita hospital at 5. It has been ten months since the shooting. Shea faces a second district court trial this week. Hugh Steele Dead in Lawrence Sept 14 after forty years as a resident. He died following rupture operation. born in Scotland, came to the U.S. at 17, survived by wife and two children. Funeral Thursday morning.
In Council Bluffs on September 4 a 13 year old girl, daughter of Mrs Emma Anderson, died by her own hand over the burden of lacking an artificial limb. Once robbed years ago of a light tower, she and her poor family hoped for a prosthesis. Friends say she hoped for a limb within days. The child was found on her trundle bed after taking morphine. source notes inability to confirm where the drug came from.
Camp Meade Pa September 14 General Davis convened a second division court martial which found Captain Louis C Duncan Twenty second Kansas guilty of desecrating Confederate Braves during a march from Camp Alger to Thoroughfare Gap. The court martial verdict was overturned and Duncan restored to service while other officers faced potential actions. The Wise case remains before the corps court martial awaiting results.
A young French woman named Mon Percchard, described as clever and educated, was arrested after attempting to steal from a store near Harrison Street in Chicago. Her father is said to be a wealthy Paris silk merchant, and she reportedly received a monthly allowance. The incident arose from financial need and desire for money to support her spendthrift lifestyle.
An Omaha man, who had rented a plant there, shipped it to Kansas City and sold it to an orphan girl in Newton. She paid the thief 100 and also paid the Omaha man 185 to keep quiet about the affair.
Seattle dispatch reports whalers on the revenue cutter Bear awaiting word if Pacific Steam Whaling will provide transport to San Francisco after losses left vessels and catch unpaid. fleet from San Francisco and Cape Smythe made modest catches while scurvy appeared in the imprisoned sect until Dr. Cali’s relief prevented spread.
Washington reports no further voluntary muster outs will occur. Despite pressure, officials insist the army cannot be reduced further and volunteers already retained will be aligned more closely with regulars in drill and discipline. Morale efforts focus on Philippine contingents amid uncertainty about Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Thirty three nurses desert from the division hospital unit in Lexington Kentucky returning to their regiments. They are privates detailed from various regiments and will be arrested as desertion cases to be tried by court martial. General Sanger staff indicated men will be dealt with.
At a special meeting in Salt Lake City on September 14, Larenze Snow was chosen president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to fill the vacancy left by the death of President Woodrum.
Washington Sept 14 anticipated vacancy in the American representation on the Joint United States Canada commission due to Senator Gray’s transfer to the peace commission. General J W Foster and Secretary Anderson plan to depart for Quebec near week’s end to attend resumption of meetings on Sept 20. President Kellogg resigns from University of California. A committee to consider his resignation was appointed. Deserter Surrenders in San Francisco. Private A Butler of the Second United States Artillery surrendered at the Presidio after deserting about four years ago. He served in Japan and other foreign countries.
William Nobleman of Topeka testifies he paid $100 per box for Morrow's Kid-ne-olds after suffering kidney and nerve disorders. He recounts two weeks bedridden and credits the Swift & Holiday Drug Co for cures. Manufacturer Jehu Morrow & Co promotes the product at $100 per box.
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