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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a scene with a person at a doorway and remarks on an operation, a friend bringing ford unch, and a stream, with repeated phrases about a wish and speaking of the dead. The text is unclear but suggests a personal reflection or fragmentary diary-like note.
An analysis by the state agricultural college compares land tax assessments across multiple counties. The report notes wide variation in farm property valuations and tax burdens, with some counties seeing assessments several times their true value. It highlights Fairfield, Ellsworth, and Wyandotte areas, and discusses classification groups and resulting tax inequities.
Amid chaotic commentary on governance and reform figures, debates over Roosevelt and Hoover Roosevelt comparisons, naval and colonial signals, and Spanish evacuations hint at shifting political alliances. Financial shifts loom as currency expansion and interest rate expectations influence markets and industry outlooks nationwide.
A lengthy civil suit from 1895 between the First National Bank of Kansas City and JW Rush of Larned concluded in Wichita after four trials two reversals and two affirmations. The bank claimed conversion of collateral stock from a note dispute and was awarded 2196 dollars after the final verdict, marking a highly contested case in United States district court.
A damaged OCR passage from the Atehinon Globe reveals a muddled narrative about a person learning a lesson after an operation. The text contains garbled names, stray phrases, and incomplete dialogue, making the core events and identities unclear.
A jumble of aphorisms and social observations contrasts with brief notes on public figures. It cites Frederick Burrison, Queen Christina, Curzon, and aristocrats, plus references to Cornielle, McKinley, Reed, Harmer, and Mexican celebrations marking independence. It mentions a plan for retirement in 1900 and Jose Ives Lima as treasury secretary candidate.
The Alaska Commercial Company's steamer Bertha arrived from St Michael with gold and drafts belonging to a passenger and the vessel’s wealth near $500 000 though exact figures could not be ascertained.
Louisville on Sept 23 Charles V Cohn, wealthy suitor, wed Miss Delphine Love in Louisville. Cohn, intoxicated, seeks divorce with alleged grounds of concealment and alliance for gain. Bride claims whim and regrets marrying, says future on stage and cites plan to split lives between St Louis and Louisville. Divorce to follow proceedings show.
Ida Moss of Kansas City files in Kane County seeking divorces from Frank Harrel and John Moss. The suit claims she wed Harrel in Nashville in 1859 and later married Moss after Harrel allegedly divorced her. Harrel reportedly remained her husband, making her bigamous second marriage an attempt to start anew.
At the Kansas Nebraska A M E conference closing session Bishop Tanner announced ministerial appointments for the coming year. Topeka district lists Ward as presiding elder and names assignments in Lawrence, Wichita, Emporia, Topeka, Manhattan, Hutchinson, Great Bend, Eudora, Junction City, and several missions. Northern and Nebraska assignments include Osder, Beatrice, Perry Davis, Nebraska City, Tongamoxie, Hiawatha, and Lincoln among others.
Fort Scott Sept 24 J I Sheppard Populist county attorney filed an information charging I C Raney editor and H D Barr elty editor of the Fort Scott Daily Monitor with criminal libel and will bring civil suit for 10000 damages for defamation of character The trouble arose from an article in yesterday's issue of the Monster alleging using authority to prosecute civil cases and exposing further alleged crookedness in the attorney's argument
A prairie fire probably sparked from a locomotive blaze across grazing lands between Kiowa and Bijou creeks in Morgan county threatens ranches mining camps and more. Town of Corona narrowly escapes as residents help defend the area while cattle and farms face destruction and communications fail. Deputy Game Warden Slaughter reports a large herd surrounded by flames with little chance of escape.
A letter from George Jobr of Atchison, a private in the regular army now stationed at Manila, says he has not had a change of clothes for weeks. He reports incessant rain has caused his garments to mould on his back and clarifies he does not fire on the people or comment on the Philippine islands.
A reader in North Dickinson reports Andrew Kropft has new prophecies predicting danger from Spain. The vision describes soldiers, a sea of motion, and a future battle where authorities should keep the army armed and ready, with the sea symbolizing changing events.
Charles Lundquist the well known Lindsborg grocer petitioned to become voluntary bankrupt. He lists his grocery business valued at $2,000, with property previously attached by the creditor, making the attaching creditor a preferred claimant. The filing references the bankrupt act and its effect on the creditor’s claims.
In Fort Scott on September 29 district court, Chas. Chouteau a noted horse thief feigned insanity to avoid prison. He has escaped prior sentences by insanity pleas, was calmed by the court, and the case details included his alleged accomplice Chas. Clemens who will also be tried with him under Judge Biddle.
A morbid fanatic damaged files in the public library reading room by cutting pictures and writing crude remarks over items from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. Notes target Pope wealth, Abbe Schnebelin, and Miss Ogden Galet. authorities plan to prosecute if captured.
Bo Fisher, a young man living in the county, hired a horse and buggy from Dr. H J Stevens livery barn to go to Sumner township to collect wages. He did not return by Saturday night triggering suspicions. Evidence shows Fisher had not visited Sumner since Friday when Beattie filed a complaint. Dr Stevens and Sheriff Heskett followed leads to a nearby strip where Fisher had relatives but no further information has emerged about his whereabouts or the stolen team.
Parts September 2 report that M Emile Zola faces sale of his house and furniture to satisfy a 90 francs judgment against him by handwriting experts who won a result tied to the Dreyfus affair. The experts reject St Octave Aurabeau as responsible and await ministerial action sought by Sarrian with terms pending a final court cassation decision.
Helena Montrea reports Hartman withdraws from the Silver Spear slate and Populists for Congress. He urges that A J Campbell be placed on the tickets and supported by all who back free coinage of silver, per Democratic state central committee notes.
Delegates from Weir City Pittsburg and Chicopee Sons of Herman lodges met and chose Pittsburg to host the annual Deutscher Tag picnic. The event aims for a grand celebration with many participants from lodges around the area. The anniversary is set for October 9 to honor the memory of Immortal Hermann and the German heritage.
Pittsburg reports a new glass tableware combine forming to regulate product quality and prices. Firms are represented, a shipment to Jersey will be sent, and a ceiling agency may set rules in the city. San Francisco notes: the late Charles Crocker estate distributed among three children after probate.
Mazley of Glasco fell from a moving freight train at Solomon City and suffered a fractured cheekbone and scratches. He was taken to a hotel to recover for five or six weeks. A three year old Dickinson County boy near death after inhaling fumes from a threshing tool. the child will recover.
Denver Sept 29 The court heard testimony in the Chaplain Joseph P McIntyre case with witnesses describing the August lecture and claimed conversations about naval matters The hearing included statements about shipbuilders and government ties and referenced ships such as the Oregon amid a recess.
The steamer City of Statue arrives from Atahs with forty Klondikers reporting Dawson advices up to September 11. The Dawson rush begins with five steamers crowded with passengers ready to depart St. Michael. Claim owners face royalty uncertainty and officials announce possible action. Typhoid toll declines as winter approaches. Beggs hair restoration ad ends.
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