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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1898
Page
4
Topeka State Journal notes a blend of political chatter and society items. It references statements about European diplomacy, royal and political figures, and local business reflections, plus a selection of miscellaneous brief observations and quotes from Chicago and national conversations.
An Atchison man claims to be productive despite only three days a week work and references a doctor and Drake Watson. The fragment hints at broader themes of labor, religion, and personal belief within the Atchison Globe clipping.
An August event recalls the 1888 ascent of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. The article notes herJuly August birthday, coronation in Amsterdam, and the royal ceremony in the Nieuwe Kerk. It mentions her lineage from William of Nassau and describes her appearance as a young, pleasing princess with a taste for fine clothes.
Chicago authorities renew action against A. P. T. Elder and the Society of Sacred Arts for using the mails to commit fraud. A fraud order blocks mail to Elder and the firm, citing past cases and a 1881 order, while Elder faces state charges in Joliet. The piece notes alleged schemes selling religious art and related writings with a commission scam.
In Douglas County near Leon a one year old girl suffered severe injuries when a bog attacked her after barking dogs. The infant’s face was bitten in several places and an eye required removal, as the mother could not aid. The incident occurred in an outlying district of Hock Creek township.
Norton Sept. 19 Republicans name M. Pogue for representative and C D Jones county attorney along with Wilson Adams probate judge A J Davis clerk of court Fred Snyder county superintendent. Central committee: Dr W M Drawn Lenora chairman N Cope Oronogue secretary. Lincoln Center Sept 19 Republicans nominate A J Stanley Chichert for representative John A Schofield Beverly for probate judge E Buehring Sylvan Grove clerk of district court B E Mc Farland Lincoln for commissioner Hanna A Moss Lincoln for superintendent F M Brown Yorktown for commissioner.
Columbus W Dunaway of Tola, by his attorneys, filed in U S district court here to be declared bankrupt and relieved of liabilities amounting to about 10 000 Most debt incurred while in the mercantile business at Hutchinson several years ago Farmers and business men met at the county courthouse to discuss better roads and another meeting is set for a couple of weeks
Ex Senator W A Peffer arrives in Newton after failing to deliver a Prohibition ticket gubernatorial speech. He says he will handle his campaign personally, plans to return next month for another attempt, laments lack of local support and organization during the stop.
In Atchison on September 39, Louis Cook manager of Buffalo Bill's wild west show invites 207 children from the state soldiers home to attend the performance free of charge. Superin Woodworth of the home accepted the invitation during Mr Cook's earlier visit.
Stockton Sept 13 Frank Silvers a prosperous farmer and Sunday school worker told his family he would never be seen again and would adopt a new name. He left for Agra on the Rock Island north of Kirwin leaving behind accounts for his wife to manage. No motive is given and the case remains shrouded in mystery.
Senator Hesgin of Manhattan anchors campaign strategy for the Republican ticket with speeches in Stanley and surrounding areas from late September into October. He previously surfaced as a governor contender at the Hutchingen convention and mobilized his supporters early, aiming to energy the race by October 1.
In Riley a Merriment surrounds the vanishing of Abbie Washburne, a 16 year old daughter of farmer A Washburne. She left home last Thursday while her parents were away and left a note saying she had gone elsewhere.
In Kinsley on September 19 the Edwards county Populists nominated J. M. Maline for representative with A. C. Dyer for county attorney and B. S. Craft for district court clerk. I. R. Clark was named superintendent of public instruction and G. W. Brockway for probate judge. Incumbents Maline and Dyer were endorsed along with Jerry Simpson and the state administration.
Hutchinson reports Holiday’s military band to lead the Denver festival parade on October 4 6 and 6. Perry to talk for democracy from Fort Scott as ex U S district attorney speaks for the straight Democratic ticket in Crawford County. Two killed by lightning near Coffeyville and a man found dead in Arkansas River sand near Ponca City with ankles cut off. A 13 year old boy in Burks injured after a fall from a courthouse balcony. Canton Bridge company of Canton Ohio won a contract to replace the Neo sho Palis river bridge for 2100. Pensions granted to Kansans include increases for Elijah W Mapore in Butler.
In Collinsville Illinois an aged, wealthy resident Joseph Marshallec married in a hurry to secure a bride. He promptly gave her $1000 in cash after the ceremony, citing practical reasons as the main motive behind the rushed wedding. The town notes the groom’s wealth and fame as leading local landmarks.
A Bleeding Kansas soldier, in a Washington visit tale, insists the Twenty-second Kansas mustered out. He criticizes officers for pay inequity and narrates how President McKinley promised action, rewarding soldiers eager to return home. The piece blends humor and political sentiment about civil rights and army pay.
The Santa Fe Railway begins selling Omaha and return tickets at 6.30, effective immediately until further notice. A fast express departs Topeka at 4:50 am and arrives in Omaha at 0:50 am. Contact phone number 68% appears in the notice.
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