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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
6
Report from Washington on April 7 describing the tense national mood as the Maine incident dominates Congress and public debate. Officials weigh armistice moves with Spain, while the administration faces pressure over sovereignty and the broader anti Spanish program. Senator Carter comments on ongoing, critical Spain related questions amid sailor deaths.
Attorney Lambert, returning from Washington, says he expected a war within 24 hours but now fears none. He notes high public and congressional pressure, with McKinley pressing for delay to study matters. Citizens urge action for duty and freedom, while leaders hesitate to proceed without careful investigation.
Washington April reports show a grave mood as President McKinley receives distinguished public men. About one hundred guests were entertained in the Blue Room for a luncheon later, while others gathered in private rooms. Delegations from Indiana Ohio Illinois arrived to confer with the president, led by Senator Crom of Imola and Representatives Grosvenor and Cannon.
Book notices announce selections from Palamon and Arcite and from Pope poems edited by A M Van Dyke. Publicized by American Book Company, New York and Cincinnati. 110 pages.
World correspondent reports the discovery of torpedoes and mines in Havana's naval arsenal. Details describe two foot by one foot mine torpedoes and Twenty ammunition types, with charges of gun cotton. Additional notes indicate torpedo carriers and mine placements associated with ongoing tensions involving Spain and the United States.
Lancaster, Pa April 7 David B Landis president of the Conestoga No House bank was shot and killed in the morning by Ralph W Wireback a widely known patent medicine maker. The incident follows a separate note from Washington April 1 about President McKinleys message and a separate board of trade decision in Chicago April 1 to hold regular sessions tomorrow after New York stock exchange example.
A fragment reads I need now and I don t believe I be scrap reflecting uncertainty about desire and self worth. The disjointed wording suggests distress or hesitation about continuing a plan or project.
In New York the banking community discussed large bond issues as war talk rose. A top banker said banks would not buy $100 million in 3 percent bonds at par but would take $190.8 million of 4 percent bonds at par, while the public favored smaller paying bonds.
New York reports Brown Brothers & Co take 1.23 million dollars in gold for import while Kessler & Co hold 250000 for import from Lyndon. L Von Hoffman & Co announce 250000 and National City Bank 300000 from Berlin. Mueller, Schall & Co have 400000 on the way from Cubs and Frank Leslie's April issue previews League of American Wheelmen feature with A Cressy Morrison.
J C W Brooks regular army officer and three year military instructor at the university heads to Washington on April 7 to report to the artillery department. He is described as an expert artillerist and delivered a farewell address to the battalion. He expects to go to war and to the front at once.
April 1 report notes the minister’s family and General goodsara arriving in the city. The fragment mentions a cure for piles from Germat Salve and broad claims about quick relief for several ailments, ending with a dealer note.
Chicago announces Eclectic English Classics series offering compact editions of Chaucer Milton and Dryden to modern writers. Each book includes introductions biographical sketches and notes with clear type on good paper. Price is 20 cents per volume, Byron at 2 cents.
Extravagant Philadelphian D D Mt Sardeza of Philadelphia chartered a Pullman car two months ago to come to City of Mexico to witness bull fights. He tours Mexico alone in the car and will spend days more there. Estimated trip cost not less than $20,000. He plans a private cooking dinner on Saturday witnessed by himself and a few friends and seeks a private bull fight with fierce Mexican bulls. Cardeza’s extravagance is noted as a Mexican wonder and he is seen as a modern Croesus.
In Lynn Massachusetts Judge Berry hears Peer Kelly claim fatherhood of 34 children. Kelly admits drinking and lists twenty four acknowledged offspring. He insists other mothers alive and all other claims are lies as he is discharged.
A bet was made April 7 between captains of two sailing vessels from New York to Shanghai to decide which would reach first with the stake of a sum. The Atalanta cleared first, followed by Bee's Wing, each bound for Shanghai. The voyage should take about four months, with August as the tentative end.
New York April 7 an order for 2000 barrels of high proof alcohol has been filled by American Spirits Manufacturing for the Japanese government. The shipment required 80 freight cars from Peoria Illinois. Recent orders for smokeless powder production totaled 6000 to 7000 barrels. Agents say the alcohol was for smokeless powder manufacture.
An English syndicate led by Quendon Hore of London bought the Magnolia Kenworth Stary Klorenka and cease Grove sugar plantations in Louisiana for 50 dollars to 200 thousand dollars in improvements and a sugar refinery project. The Contreras and Bermuda Land plantations were leased and will be operated by the company.
In Fayetteville Arkansas on April 7 the strawberry crop in the area escaped serious frost damage. The secretary of the agricultural association issued a circular calling for 10,000 pickers to be ready by April 23. About 9,000 acres are in Washington Benton and Crawford counties.
A U S Brewers Association delegation urged the Ways and Means Committee to reject or limit a proposed wartime beer tax increase. Members cited reports of a possible double tax, urging fairness as other lines remain exempt. They offered contingency notes on rebates for losses and potential price changes if taxes rise. The committee adjourned without commitment.
Wheat opened slightly lower with July futures around 1.50 to 1.60 above prior close. Corn and oats followed wheat downward amid liquidation while May offers and exports influenced prices. Provisions and hogs fell as May pork near 9.85, May lard around 9.17, and May snbs moved lower. weather favorable and Michigan crop data weighed on markets.
Edwin Fitz Jones of Cincinnati Ohio reports a severe grippe with fever pains and sore muscles. He credits Brazilian Balm from K P Budge for instantaneous relief and lasting recovery, sharing portions of the remedy with Mrs Lee for her daughter.
The fortieth sixth annual conference of the reorganized Church of Latter-day Saints began in Independence with President Joseph Smith presiding alongside Alexander Smith and E J Kelley. Sessions include opening ceremonies, an 11 o'clock sermon, and a major business meeting. Delegates arrive from Maine to California and from the South Sea Islands and Australia as the world church gathers for routine agenda items.
Opened unchanged at 0 and declined. Receipts show bids for hogs and cattle with Texas steers and cows listed. Kansas City and local market notes include hogs, lambs, and varying prices, with packing houses and stockers noted.
Market notes from New York outline money market conditions with prime mercantile rates and exchange activity. References to bonds, silver, Mexican dollars, and a variety of commodities appear, alongside price ranges for grains, provisions, and stocks reported by the W. A. Michael Commission Broker.
Grain and provisions stocks can be bought or sold on principal exchanges. Direct wires provide quick service and reasonable margins. Orders by wire, letter, or telegraph are executed. Central Natl Bank Topeka and Union National Bank Kansas City list offices. first floor change building noted.
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