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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1898
Page
4
The text cites conflicting political claims and international tensions. It mentions Roosevelt, Aguinaldo, and France, with references to post offices, Hawaii, and tariffs. It hints at electoral strategies, military movement in Cabeadón, and economic interests shaping trade routes and legislation.
The St Louis Dispatch discusses New Jersey charter limits and Federal Steel Company control. It argues the state’s restrictions are strong yet views Jersey as an external power risk. critiques include manufacturing, shipping, and building scopes as tied to foreign influence. Mosquitoes and trust concerns are mentioned as distractions from state pre-eminence.
Train event notes show Omaha exposition coverage with Santa photos and Topeka scenes. Item hints at a publicity feature with trains and passenger movements related to holiday season. Details are fragmentary but center on transit and public displays.
In a Chisago Street saloon two robbers armed with revolvers attempted a bold hold up targeting Tom Kerwin. Kerwin wounded one attacker and forced their escape. the other robber fled a back door and was captured with partners, all held for multiple raids.
Washington reports Austria-Hungary's trade shift shows American silk is undercutting European prices in Lyons and Austrian and German silk imports decline. U S manufacturers urged to accept lower profits and easier terms. Antwerp exports to the U S rise while American canned goods and glass attract demand despite high prices. Cotton and other crops rise in Ghent district.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that strengthens nerves tones the stomach builds appetite energizes and vitalizes the whole system urging readers to choose only Hood's for best results.
Three men suspected of planning to pass forged or altered notes were stopped after police tracked them from a saloon to the Galt House. Seized money totaling 162 dollars plus 3453.45 held by one man and 9191 on another. two revolvers and cartridges found. Men, described as strangers, were taken to Central station for questioning but provided no statements.
A fierce blaze on Woodward Avenue in Detroit damaged a four story building housing an electic supplies outfit. The basement origin sent flames up an elevator shaft, threatening nearby properties. After a thorough drenching, the fire was confined in about thirty minutes. Insurance coverage was not yet known, with estimated losses around 50000.
Cleveland Sept 24 officials of the American Steel and Wire company will file in the U S circuit court an application for a blanket injunction against the 1200 men on strike at the wire mill. The move aims to cover every member of the wire mill workers lodge and alleges that strikers through threats and violence have kept out other workers.
Madison Wis Sept 7 the state department of public instruction has ruled that residents of the lighthouse reservation cannot attend the public schools of the town or city where the lighthouse is located. The decision will affect numerous families in Wisconsin.
Knoxville dispatch reports Governor BR L Taylor's health worsening with alarming condition. Authorities place guards around his residence and bar visitors as his absence from the capitol stretches to two months. His term ends in January.
In Jackson on September 24 a new yellow fever case is reported, a one year old messenger named Harry Wright employed by Western Union. He resides about a quarter mile from the earlier outbreak, with a mild form noted by Dr. Pursell and guards.
Jurors Kendal and Avery of Oak Path recount a case where a dog attacked a person walking on Tarlem avenue near Burmeister yard. Ayers allegedly kicked the animal, sending it into a house, prompting a verdict that the dog must be put down. The proceedings centered on duty and liability in the incident.
A returned U S heavy artillery man with leg injuries finds his Jersey City family dead, learns his parents moved to Hoboken, then discovers at 139 New York Avenue he is their son. He writes to Key West about Cuba and faces a bleak future with remaining relatives abroad as friends fear he may harm himself.
Des Moines September 26 Captain J A Olmstead in charge of Camp McKiley filed charges against two men of Company E Fittioth regiment George Duck and Frank Buron for desertion after they were reassigned to Red Cross hospital duty and disappeared from their posts. Colonel Lambert is en route to oversee discipline improvements.
Reports from Cheyenne and across Wyoming show serious forest fires burning in several areas. A fire near the Pellett Lake district in Carbon county burned hundreds of meters of timber before being contained. Fires also raged along the Black Hills Goirige line and around Powder River country. Sheridan and Bu Horn counties faced flames along the Little Horn river as superintendents Garbutt and Jackson with guards fought the blaze. An interior department operation under Hector Abbot sent forces to prevent destruction of timber valued in the region.
A dated warning against using common kitchen soda as a medicine for heartburn or sour stomach. It notes temporary relief but potential severe harm, including intestinal inflammation and death. The piece promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safer cure and mentions endorsements and availability through druggists and the Stuart company.
Kansas news reports heavy losses in recent weeks including a shooting at Iola and a divorced husband causing trouble and attempts murder. Livestock inspector Dan McCunningham notes major cattle deaths from Texas fever near Coffeyville and Lenapah with dozens of cattle lost by Charles Hicks, Morgan Stewart, John Mc Graw, and George Phiester. Dipping oil baths are used to destroy ticks and halt spread.
Divorced husband Mansey shot and seriously wounded Strickland near the heart after visiting Mrs Mansey’s home. Strickland boards with Mrs Mansey’s husband and the attacker fled, with authorities seeking Mansey. The motive cited is jealousy after a recent divorce secured by Mrs Mansey. Mansey, described as five feet eight inches tall with black hair and eyes, weighs about 130 pounds and has amputated left-hand fingers.
Warden Landis finds prominent Republicans owed coal at Lansing penitentiary and shares a June 30 1898 letter from H Tucker of Lawrence Kansas noting a 21 payment for coal bought eight to ten years ago. Tucker asks for a statement and pledges to remit by July 10.
Orders from Fort Leavenworth permit members of volunteer units who are mustered out to enlist in the regular army for three years from enlistment with medical examination. Those discharged from volunteers may enlist without furloughs if they meet requirements and apply through the War Department.
Major Augur reported the Twenty-first Kansas infantry left Lexington Sunday night for Fort Leavenworth. The unit is expected to reach Fort Leavenworth Monday night or Tuesday morning, with Burlington officials told to prepare cars at St. Louis for transfer. Camp preparations at Fort Leavenworth are complete.
Mrs C H Jones wife of the famed Buffalo Jones received word from Ed Monston Alberta NW T that her husband has been heard from and is coming down from the frozen north. Two years earlier Jones went to the northwestern territory to capture musk oxen to domesticate them as he had buffalo. Friends doubted the plan yet he succeeded and is being driven toward civilization.
In the suit of John Layton against Andrew J. Perry a plea to abate was filed after a merchant pulled another’s ear and a damage suit arose. The events occurred in Atchison in September with the case seeking abatement.
Local papers quote Mrs Annie Diggs state librarian and others praising the arrival of the Hawaiian Rose for a festive event. The letters discuss court actions in Jefferson and Atchison counties, merchants Layson and Petry, and a mock scene of a glamorous court robe parade. Readers express support for traditional American values and decorum.
E C Clark convicted of second degree manslaughter in the murder of W C Bova in Hutchinson. Clark, a noted local lawyer, was accused of advising the crime and helping dispose of the body in a case tied to the Postlethwaite restaurant and jealousy over Mrs Postlethwaite.
Baye City reports Ellis county nominates B F Replouse Homer Meyers A W Robinson D Bellman James Nolan and Joseph Griese. Nelile Yancey, 16, found at Newkirk after disappearing with fake showman J W Armstrong, says she left home due to parental abuse. Pensions to Kansans listed. several names and amounts. Jacques threshing outfit crashes through a bridge. two men injured, one in precarious condition.
Chicago editors report a committee plan to invite Mexican President Porfirio Diaz to a Jubilee peace event if accepted and allowed by Washington. The panel also may invite Cuban representatives and prominent American figures, including governors and mayors, with a rule to invite wives of deceased presidents.
About 200 to 300 people on the viewing stand near the federal building will be joined by roughly 1,000 other guests along the Jackson street side. The arrangement places the additional attendees opposite the president’s party.
In Topeka a call urges residents and Indy gentlemen to buy Karnival buttons. The KC Kolents promise strong revenue and note entertainment for a young entrant traveling 5,000 miles. Also mentions Omaha Exposition travel and a Seattle steamer arrival with copper dust aboard.
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