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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1898
Page
4
A fragmentary item places B Red Lion Court on Fleet Street in London. The readable text provides no event, date, or clear action, leaving the exact purpose unclear.
Secretary Anderson presents a statistical table on Topeka’s manufacturing strength. The first showing of this kind in years highlights notable trends and highlights for the local industry.
Fragmented column notes social fuss about flirtation and money in marriages, a woman pressuring husband for parties and furniture, plus stray references to wartime manners and deserted nightlife. The piece hints at curious society norms and local talk from a distant era.
A jumble of biographical notes on Sir Henry Keppel termed the father of the British navy, Viscount Wellington’s era, and others. It references the Spanish royal ensign in US history, Francis Murphy the temperance advocate, a London lord mayor’s philanthropy, Miss Hamilton Gumn, and public figures like Mrs. Hushi. Also mentions Russel Snee and Kitchener with military themes and imperial dispatches.
Lorimer plans a nationwide campaign using moving war pictures to accompany speeches at gatherings in Bartlett and surrounding towns. The device features depictions of Spanish American War scenes and showcases leaders McKinley, Dewey, Shafter, Miles, and Shafter with other heroes to boost Republican support and counter plain speech.
Superintendent Andrews plans a September trial of a printed letter method to test pupils eyes and hearing. Frank Allport will supervise and train teachers to use printed cards showing letter sizes and viewing distances to detect defects and record observations for immediate action.
New York dispatch reports nurse E E Pollock returning from Camp Block says delicacies sent for sick soldiers fail to reach them. She recalls broth for a patient vanishing when unattended, allegedly used to enrich midnight meals for male nurses. Officers supposedly pilfer table waters, leaving camp hygiene and health in decline.
The board of trustees of the southern single normal university sustained the appointment of Professor P. J. Alvis as assistant instructor of mathematics against Governor Tanner’s opposition. Alvis will begin duties today after an investigation found the charges unproven. He is noted as a Democrat who had made insulting remarks about the governor.
Terre Haute Ind Sept 18 the association of presidents of Indiana savan church colleges sent letters to each legislative candidate and to the pastors of all institutions as part of their campaign actions.
Victoria B C Sept 1 Superintendent ACW Vowell of the Indian department returned from a tour of northern agencies. He verified reports of revived witchcraft practices on the Sib hee. A youth was accused of sorcery and malicious intent. The boy faced punishment threats by authorities and tribal leaders to deter further accusations.
Chicago woman McGowan vanishes from her Cicero home after visiting Hawthorne race track. She reportedly bet on a tip from a jockey and left with a man, prompting her husband Joseph McGowan to seek answers as he returns home to find his wife and child missing. The article notes the pair are from Cicero and that investigators are pursuing leads.
Birmingham area story reports John Hil a young farmer and Otto Levy Green at a party near Aldrich last night. A dispute over a sweetheart led to gunfire with a pistol, striking a girl. authorities say Hil fired and fled. Victim details and exact charges remain unclear in fragmented report.
A mob lynched a young white man, Lee Puckett, in Patrick county yesterday. He had previous charges of housebreaking and insanity, and was released from confinement a year earlier. After the assault attempt on Miss Wile, the mob seized him and he died in open light amid known locals observing. Police arrests have been made.
Dan Stuart sent telegrams to both Corlyrt McCoy and Hawthorne club executives signaling his willingness to fund purses and guarantees if Hawthorne cannot complete the Nebt match. Carson remains in suspense as Stuarts offer aims to secure the bout and the purse.
Fort Scott barber William Madden described as the much married man appeared for a preliminary hearing with no defense. He faces blasphemy charges and a September 23 hearing date. The tale recounts five wives across Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas, with letters exchanged among them detailing his alleged infidelities. The case hints Madden may spend years in prison as Allen County officials sort through the appeals and testimonies from the four current and former spouses.
Wichita September 18 The Wichita Royalty association plans a large reunion October 1 to 13 with rail rates secured and an anticipated crowd of at least ten thousand. Attendees from nearby counties and Oklahoma expected. speeches by Governor Leedy and several officials, but no political content. The group aims to preserve veteran fraternal ties and avoid partisan politics. Rules ban alcohol and gambling on grounds. intoxicated individuals to be arrested and ejected.
Newton September 16 farmers in Harvey County sow a large amount of wheat this fall. The rush to complete sowing comes as rains and pleasant weather improve field conditions. There is a shortage of wheat drills, with dealers unable to supply fast enough. inquiries are in progress and expect many fields sown next year.
Parsons, Sept. 16. R. T. Caldwell filed a damage suit for 4055 against Davidson & Co. alleging injuries from an elevator accident while working in this city. Sheriff Edwards attached the elevator to secure service, but the device will continue running with the firm acting as custodians.
A young girl, daughter of C F Johnson, died after a fall into a cistern during a child’s party attended by a boy. The alarm spread through the house but rescue came too late as life faded. The girl's father, in Louisville, was notified of the tragedy.
Coffeyville publicize the opening of J. F. Hilsworth & Sons paper mill. Ellsworths arrived in early July 1897 with a proposal to the Commercial club, leading to an agreement signed on July 22, 1897 securing the venture for Coffeyville.
Maggie Woods, a Scots immigrant, wed Martin Hamilton, a Black asphalt worker, after immigration officials allowed the match. Witnesses included the clergyman's wife and two reporters. ceremony held at the clergy man's home as a special inquiry shed doubt on her affidavit. The minister read the Presbyterian service while Hamilton, aged 88 in color brown, prepared a home in Newark.
Columbus report details a note from C H V Speelman chief clerk to ex Secretary John Sherman defending his actions during the Santiago campaign. Sherman denies influence from General Miles and rejects claims he was swayed by Alger or certain officers amid war department mismanagement.
New York reports Rear Admiral Runce orders a court of inquiry into a blaze aboard the collier Manhansett at the Brooklyn navy yard. The fire delayed coaling for the Oregon and Iowa, pushing planned sea departure from September 18 to about October 1 as investigations determine if negligence or incendiaries caused the blaze.
Joseph Enloe of Smithboro Illinois travels to St Louis to locate his niece Georgia Perriman who was allegedly kidnapped in Greenville by two traveling hypnotists last Friday. Enloe reports extensive hypnotism tests on Perriman at four shows and continues the search with police assistance.
Georgia Perriman vanishes after a night out with a mysterious couple leaving Greenville. The next morning sorrow fills the Perriman household as the devoted daughter is described as enslaved by a spell, with the mother near heartbreak.
Miss Julia Mc Kinley niece of President McKinley has set up a dietary kitchen at Camp Hobson New York to feed sick soldiers. She writes that drug costs are charged to the Red Cross and a trained nurse has been sent out with services hoped to be paid for by the Red Cross. The kitchen will run for several weeks and 1172 meals were served by last night according to tickets.
Reports from San Juan indicate rapid work by the evacuation committees as Spanish warships sail. Two meetings were held with mutual satisfaction and public deliberations. Pay for Fortifications and property proposed. fever case reports questioned. sailors reportedly underfed while quarantined troops face hardship.
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