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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
4
A miscellany of stock exchange chatter and international topics. Mentions the silver standard, naval sword funds, and U.S. interests in Cuba. References to hearings, commissions, and figures like General Wheeler, with speculative notes on sugar, coffee, and American investments and trade shifts in Cuba.
Official returns show August Internal Revenue receipts totaling 27 504 07 with a net rise over August 1837 of 3 3 710. Revenue by item includes hask Wit 204 25 of July 385 096 and oleomargarine 155 506, indicating a rise in overall collections despite mixed gains and declines across categories.
A disjointed financial notice discusses a 71 million drop in deer revenues and a withdrawal of deer from warehouses to dodge an ineffective tax. It notes the stamp tax will be assessed when offered for sale and anticipates September returns showing a corresponding increase.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe discusses types of "Its" people are in and references to social expectations. It notes Pawbows for sale at the fruit stand and compares them to poultry, with remarks on aging and marriage. A woman in Atchison wears odd garments and faces gossip about deformity. A young man tells a girl he earned little and must support three relatives, altering her expectations.
A garbled humor column parodies urban wisdom with mispelled aphorisms and odd spellings. It features playful jests about pretentious talk, faith in aliens, marriage pledges, and dialect humor reflecting a bustling city’s satirical mood.
A Regent tied to a disputed sale of Salt Springs land in Repuldie county. Knappenberer of Jewull City and board president allegedly used influence to intermediates with the state normal school purchase. Audit reveals appraisers did not value or publicly auction the property. Authorities consider potential conflicts and improper contracting by state regents.
The G A R post plans to escort the remains of Winnie Davis from the hotel to the railway station this Thursday. Jefferson Davis’s daughter’s burial arrangement is noted as accepted by the post commander. Paris hosts a tribute wreath ceremony for Lafayette’s memory.
A long desultory report discusses Canadian and American positions on lumber trade, tariffs, and border policy. Ontario premier A B Hardy and George W W Ross arrive to press Canada’s stance, opposing removal of duties and insisting on concessions. Canadian manufacturers press for protective duties while Ottawa backs free lumber for U S mills only with terms.
The Topeka post office money order department saw record activity Monday afternoon as Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show paid salaries, with about $500 sent via money orders ranging from $2 to $20. Payments were made almost entirely in silver coins, mainly quarters and half dollars, and large stacks remained on the counter behind the grated window.
Mount Washington reports a severe first season storm with heavy sleet and ice on buildings, several feet of frost in some areas, and temperatures dipping to one degree. North wind remained strong as forecasters warned of an unusually harsh winter ahead.
General Augusti former captain general of the Philippine islands reaches Victoria center of Alva province and speaks scantily about Mantla events while noting contemplated surrender before capitulation. He praises the army and hopes the supreme court will judge his conduct. Big Lawyer Fee McGrew firm sues county for 260 000 over defense fees in a federal certificate case.
New York reports yesterday’s total gold engagements reaching £1,000,000 for the United States Mortgage and Trust Company and $500,000 for Morton Bliss & Co. An additional $300,000 was engaged for the Manhattan Trust Company. Cumulative engagements from Europe since the movement began stand at $16,600,000.
In Quebec on September 2 the Champlain monument was unveiled amid ceremonial clashes of arms as crowds filled the streets. The event drew observers from England and France and filled the historic city with a celebratory mood.
Pekin hears rumors stating the Empress Dowager holds effective control over the emperor as he remains under tutelage. U.S. Senator W. A. Harris of Lakeport appears to support the notion in public remarks, with gossip circulating on a possible shift in power.
Honolulu dispatch dated September 1 reports a native Hawaiian faction urging restoration of Queen Liliuokalani and memorials to the U S commissioners. They demand a territorial government with full native rights and immediate restoration, criticizing annexation as illegitimate and calling for protection of ex-Queen Lilinokalani and other royal figures.
A tow headed 10 year old boy played a white elephant act for Chief Strauss at the city prison. Donovan rescued the wandering youth who ran away from Town bound for Newton Kansas to seek relatives. He claims name Lewis Butler and plans to reach the Butler homestead before snow flies.
Washington reports from Paris say Ambassador Cambon may be assigned to a European post such as Home Madrid or Constantinople. Officials in Paris and Washington note Cambon prefers staying in Washington, but diplomacy circles expect a European mission before his term ends, with plans to sail by October 1 if arrangements suffice.
The Navy Department orders 400 sailors to join Admiral Dewey at Manila, sailing from San Francisco aboard a merchant steamer. Most recruits come from the Pacific coast, with 110 exiles to be recruited from Chicago by Lt Commander Wall, though this is not a force reinforcement, as they will board with limited service term expirations.
Parla September 22. A justice ministry committee led by M Bates reviews Dreyfus documents to evaluate a possible new trial for the Devil's Island prisoner. Strict precautions guard the process as a decision is due by Monday and will be reported to the cabinet council chaired by President Faure.
A Riley County suit restrains the C P Dewey company from proceedings with the prosecution of a suit for damages against the Hub bard and Morgan Cattle company in district court until the regular term of the federal court. Contagion from diseased cattle is the basis. Pensions for Kansans reported from Washington include original special grants, with names such as John N Smith Nickerson, John P Mo Woodbine, and George Raymond Law.
Osage County authorities face protests as jail prisoners, jailed for violating prohibitory laws, allegedly perform work in the county fair area that competes with local free labor. Organized labor, led by miners, denounces the arrangement as harming families and local trades.
Leavenworth correspondent E M Snyder describes the voyage from San Francisco to Manila aboard the Newport and observations in Honolulu Cavite and Manila including annexation news US money and post offices showcases and notes on Filipino attitudes and a brief digression on Mexican currency values. He mentions meeting Admiral Dewey and the German envoy amid wartime tensions and comments on local streets and architecture.
Mound City reports a former resident, Rev. Fred V. Jones, once pastor of the Congregational church, now serving as an Army chaplain. Years ago he was believed dead, though his wife faced much worse, and the current war context adds a grim angle to the tale.
In a Twentieth Kansas report from San Francisco Rev Bred Jones visited the camp and served as chaplain for a Nevada regiment. A $2,009 life insurance claim was presented. Alleged brother testifies, Mrs Jones fled to Osawatomie and invested in a hotel, later claiming marriage with a Miami county man. California papers note a recent divorce for Rev Fred Jones. Lodge investigations and unclear parental details follow in Missouri and Kansas.
Imporia Gazette reports Americus imposes a four person limit on public street gatherings to ease unrest. A chaotic scene at a restaurant led to a courted pledge, with the city marshal dispersing crowds and the mayor quickly enforcing the ordinance. The piece also notes Wellington treasury strain and overdue city bills amid municipal finances.
A G Moulton pioneer Kansan and prominent Fort Scott resident died in Richmond Virginia last evening. He came to Fort Scott in 1865 and operated routes to Kansas City and beyond. He was noted for writing and public debate. He was 62 years old and survived by heirs J A Moulton, T Moulton, Mrs Dram, Mrs Veanasdgee, and Mrs E P Grat Denver.
Newton, Sept. W. H. Alter traveled from Wichita to visit Sunday morning. Miss Orie Baldwin arrived from Denver and joined Brida Journeyed from Denver to meet her lover.
Alex Christie shot and mortally wounded Tine Feraieg after a dispute over a trivial matter at Christie's farm. Christie fired with a 4 caliber revolver, the bullet passing through the arm. Tom Cornwell witnessed the event. Christie was taken to Laith Center for custody as authorities took charge. Both men are bachelors living on nearby farms.
Fire destroyed the Windsor hotel near the Santa Is depot in Emporia early yesterday. Guests were trapped, leaped from windows, and escaped with clothing and possessions as the building burned. Owner James McEwan and occupant Frank Miller operated the hotel. the fire, blamed on a coal oil lamp explosion, caused total loss with no serious injuries reported.
In Atwood on Sept 22 the Democratic Populist convention released a ticket for the county offices. The Populists concede district clerk and probate judge to Democrats. Republicans present representatives York treasurer Doyles clerk Roamne superintendent Henderson probate judge Tindell claim a 290 majority.
Winfield dispatches report a 15 year old Kate Yancy of Grenola vanished from home and believed to be with a traveling showman under false pretenses. She was traced to a city where contact with Armstrong was reportedly made but no reliable word has come from them yet.
Paola Sept 2 coroner inquest finds John Roberts Jr killed his father with two gunshots in self defense. Jury rules death justifiable, releasing Roberts from jail. Also reports early morning wedding in Emporte and other local notes including campaign views and a manslaughter verdict in Connell case.
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