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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1898
Page
6
Paul Alexander Johnstone reads palms and offers written readings for 31.00, promising insights on personal success, surroundings, friends, health, and fortunes. The ad markets psychic services with 8 o'clock appointments and various prices.
The Topeka Fall Festival risks shrinking from a multi day event as expectations clash with officials and wartime distractions. Locals note visitors number around 40,000 and urge extending celebrations beyond one day to entertain soldiers and the public alike.
Attorney A A Godard for John H Collins says no venue change will be sought. Investigation by defense attorneys convinced a majority believe John Cotto is innocent and there should be no trouble getting a jury. Trial expected in Topeka probably in November.
A late message received at the governor's office directed to Major W. L. Brown from Surgeon Frank Armhang of the Twenty first Kansas regiment states the unit sails for Leavenworth at the clock this afternoon and has sick men aboard. Major Brown will reach Topeka by 6:40 this evening to arrange for treatment. The regiment is due to reach Leavenworth by tomorrow noon.
At 1 o'clock this afternoon principal roads reported that they had carried into Topela about 2 36 reunion and festival passengers. Extra coaches were used to handle overloaded trains from Santa Fe, Rock Island, and others. Previous fall festivals brought in 6 000 to 30 000 strangers by Tuesday night. The best 5 cigar to earth, Geo Burgbart manufacturer.
Fragmented local notices describe a city street project on Ranan avenue bridge TC and appointment of Witt as administrator of the estate of Hie Bratier BARE Witt after a quick crime mention. The piece also notes visiting attorney M V B Sheafor, Topeka ties, and references Gipsy Queen Baking Powder plus a carnival excursion Tuesday priced at 3.00 for the round trip on the Santa Fe line.
Des Moines hosts Pain's Battle of Manila and a street fair as part of the week of carnivals from September 21 to October 3. Sioux City presents Mondamin carnival with Manila battle in pyrotechnics and balloon races. Cedar Rapids features See Der Rabbits act with Cedar Rapids events and a Sioux City presence. About 100 000 attendees expected across Des Moines Sioux City and Cedar Rapids.
Judge A A Carnahan of Concordia dismisses Riddie accusations that associate justice nominee sold nominating petitions. He says Judd’s petition lacked enough names and that papers were only complete when combined with others from Fort Scott and Topeka, calling the affair amusing and implying Riddie was misled.
Washington reports the seizure of the American owned steamer Abbey by Admiral Dewey after it carried marine cargo to Batangas from Macao. The crew consisted only of Filipinos, no papers were presented, and the ship previously named Pasig is registered as American. The Navy Department approved the seizure as martial jurisdiction for neutrality violations.
Watson arrives from Guantanamo via Port Antonio and Jefe to Newport R. T. for new post as Mare Island navy yard commandant. He lauds Hobson’s work against the Infant Maria Teresa and discusses prospects for raising the Christobal Colon with the Chapman Wrecking Company. Government funding decision hinges on risk. Hobson convinces Captain Merritt work is feasible. Colon lies beam ends, hull intact, awaiting salvage and safe refloat.
Prices knocked to pieces on this line describe a guaranteed oak highly polished case with three swell rowers, French plate, richly carved, at sale.
An exception ally fine case priced at 22.40 with value 28 asks to see the glass door case at 6.50 good size and solid oak writing desk combined for sale.
Dr. Agnes McKee Wallace spoke on her resignation as house physician at the Salvation Army hospital after a dispute with the board at Kansas oil. She says $3000 was raised for the Topeka hospital fund this year, with $200 sent to national headquarters and the rest used to wipe out the debt. She alleges controversy over authority and finances while Captain Johns takes charge. Kansas Medical College officials deny planned replacement and note no action to appoint a successor.
The Chaplain Joseph P. McIntyre of the battleship Oregon faces a court martial in Denver for alleged scandalous remarks in a August 6 lecture. Testimony from J. M. Brunell of the Rocky Mountain News and Frank Carruthers of the Denver Times was heard, with Minnie Reynolds confirming the published report and noting Chaplain McIntyre called Captain Robley D. Evans "Fighting Bob" in a conspicuous manner. The crowded courtroom paused for a recess after cross examination, while market details and commodity notes fill the surrounding column.
Weather observer Mr Jennings forecasts rainfall in the Topeka area within 36 hours with cooler temperatures likely. The government thermometer near the Columbian building records 88 degrees at 2 pm and a night minimum of 64. Readings throughout the day show 68 in the morning and 86 at noon with varying hourly values.
The Kansas photographers association with about one hundred members gathers at Library hall for a seven class display. Judges include Miller, Mrs. McPherson, J. J. Jennings and others as officers Stevenson of Leavenworth leads as president. The event closes Wednesday with officer elections amid festival week attractions and local ads for baking powder and cigars.
Police arrest peddlers licensed to sell Karnival Knights badges amid a dispute over rights to badge licensing. Three cases to be tried in pallos court this afternoon. Karnival Knights invite readers on a Tuesday, Oct. 4 excursion to Omaha priced at 3.50 round trip via Santa Fe. Whitmore Bros barber shop advertises 35 Kes Ave. Also announces a St. Louis trip today via Santa Fe. Market notes discuss wheat trends with December contracts, mercantile activity, and weekly/annual comparisons in grain receipts.
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