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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1898
Page
4
A jumble of typed jokes and hints mixes amusing proverbs with tales of married life and clever women. The piece mocks male vanity, domestic tensions, and slang dated humor, ending with quips about love, speech, and worth. Names, places, or dates are sparse, but the tone mirrors an early 20th century humor column.
The report notes bank weakness and gold in treasury, with bullish and bear pressures. It cites uncertain money market signals, varied policy hints, and concerns over banking stability while predicting cautious stock and bond activity.
News from Dawson reports Salvation Army aid ongoing for severe distress in the district. Seattle steamer passengers and dust losses tied to the Dawson episode are noted, with deaths at St Bryan’s hospital and several international names mentioned amid broader unrest and inquiries into Gold Commissioner conduct.
A detailed, clipped report describes the first imperial concession allowing foreign control of railways and mining in China. It outlines terms of the Pekin syndicate agreement, revenue sharing, management, taxation, and the broad scope of foreign rights, with emphasis on the railway project linking to Hangkow and mineral districts.
Pittsburg on September 17 recounts a heavy rain caused a cave-in at Wear Coal Vernon mines. The cavern toppled about three feet, affecting the engine house, blacksmith shop, and tool supply, with tremors and earth rending heard as workers observed the scene. No injuries were reported.
Two large four pound wax candles from Syracuse for Bishop Cunningham consecration arrived in Leavenworth on September 1. Each taper is three inches in diameter and forty inches long with ornate multicolor wax work and religious imagery. Ada Hunts received 26 ceremony books to be used as souvenirs and for congregational use at the Cathedral in Leavenworth.
Fort Scott on September 17 reports W E Stanley the Republican candidate for governor will open the campaign in Uniontown September 24 in the afternoon with a barbecue and a large crowd expected The county central committee spreads word uniontown band will play and the event promises a rousing demonstration with roasted beef for attendees and locals.
Fort Scott on September 17 marks the awarding of prizes from a yearlong A O U W campaign. Deputy Sheriff James Bales led with the most adoptions and won 18 dollars, while George Ward earned 10 dollars for the second most applications. Welcome lodge members Crider and Ward—though the contest was open citywide to Workmen lodges—were among the top participants.
El Dorado Sept 17 Jam es Kimberlain of this city lost an arm in a corn cutting machine accident in Moundridie yesterday. He belonged to the Knights of Labor and a blotter asks notice be given to members here. It is not known if injuries will prove fatal. The tragedy is worsened by his several motherless children.
In Carbondale J M Miller Republican candidate spoke Thursday at Sutherland hall on Republican achievements and praised McKinley. The audience responded well as the Hardhead band from Lynnton provided patriotic music.
Major Burke of Buffalo Bill's Wild West entertains returning soldiers during a visit to Emporia. On the road to Topeka he spoke with Chas Harris and J Hvans, two Emporia citizens on a committee to greet the Twenty second Kansas regiments. The scene reflected local enthusiasm and community reception plans.
This afternoon the company of soldiers from the Twenty second Kansas under John M Burke marched as a body toward the show. The text references an enlistment or display event with mentions of orders and a parade style summary. No clear event date or location beyond general context is present.
Wamego, Sept. 17. A county case last week saw multiple witnesses testify to whisky and beer by the defendant. No defense offered and jurors expected a guilty verdict. One juror doubted the witnesses, the jury failed to reach agreement, and the defendant pled guilty to avoid a new trial and is now jailed.
The John A Martin monument funded by 31000 in subscriptions will bear an inscription honoring his memory as a soldier statesman. John A Martin born Browns Hill Pa March 10 1839 died Atchison Kas October 2 1888 served as Colonel of the Eight Kansas volunteers and Brevet Brigadier General U S volunteers. He edited the Atchison Champion from 1855 to 1889 and was Governor of Kansas from 1885 to 1888. Friends erected the monument to commemorate his public and private virtues.
Alexander K. Hamel a prominent Wetmore citizen and Republican political speaker died yesterday evening. Known for his work during the 1896 presidential campaign, he was well regarded in the Pratt district.
New York reports the Fifth Avenue Theatre opened the season with The Royal Box, Charles Coghlan's adaptation of Kean. Coghlan starred as Clarence with strong diction and authority, delivering a vivid jealous climax, while Katherine Gray supported Delia Pryse, showcasing timidity and adolescence in the role.
In Chicago on September 1 two 11 year old boys Edward Broderick of 127 York Street and Arthur Webster of 440 West Madison Street were found unconscious behind 300 State Street. Police rushed them to the county hospital in critical condition after a large quantity of wine was discovered with the pair. Police could not determine where the wine came from.
Lawrence reports KU has five games scheduled including a visit to Kansas City during Karnival week and matches against St Joseph Medical College in St Joseph and Nebraska in Lawrence. Missouri in Kansas City on Thanksgiving Day rounds out the slate amid other scores and financial market notes.
A Sept 17 address to the Cuban army, edited by Masso, lauds the struggle for independence. It honors American arms, recounts U.S. aid against Spain, and urges Cubans to remain peaceful and just as a sovereign nation emerges.
A Walkers Minn dispatch reports Deputy Marshal Morrison arrested Pug Onary Kashing and Shabon Dash King at the Leech Lake Indian agency. While boarding a steamer to bring them to Minneapolis, the pair were rescued by their band. Indians refuse surrender, recent annuities paid, whisky seized, agency tense. Indian Agent Sutherland and Dr. Hart held a council and may recall troops to re-arrest if needed. There is prospect of trouble of a serious character.
Pittsburg Pa October 10 14 1898 Union Pacific to sell one fare round trip for the Triennial Conclave Knights Templar convention offering fastest time and best accommodations Gen Lawtons Daily Report Washington Sept 17 Deaths listed Francis Casey private Second U S Typhoid Fever Sept 15 Charles W Kingston corporal Ninth U V Dillons fever Jerome Luyager Ninth U S V bilious fever.
An inquest into the death of Henry Hildebrandt who was shot by Soldier Walter Rosmer of the Tennessee regiment was held in San Francisco. The jury returned a verdict that Hildebrandt was killed by Rosmer.
Chicago the United States circuit court heard an application for a receiver for the National Linseed Oil company led by Meyer Bernhard who owns 26 shares alleging mismanagement and misappropriation by officers and directors. The bill seeks liquidation of the enterpriseStorage and Transit company roots dating to 1887 and accuses insiders of engaging in speculative ventures causing large losses.
The public viewed the late Empress of Austria’s casket in Hofburg chapel as masses were held on three altars for repose. Emperor Francis Joseph knelt, kissed the coffin, and asked attendants if she suffered, receiving word she did not. Guards, wreaths from royal families, and high officials marked the somber procession amid grief and solemnities.
P E Butler a pack-train member from Santiago de Cuba reports July 33 that amid fever and rush to supply troops with ammunition and rations, Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy helped keep teams working and saved the front. He notes delivering supplies depended on the medicine and mentions sending praise to Chamberlain's.
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