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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1898
Page
4
A garbled column mixes wartime politics with editorials and social commentary. It lampoons Spain and Mexico, contrasts American press roles, and parodies public figures while musing on monuments, editors, and cultural clashes. The fragmented text hints at a era’s press culture and national tensions.
Seven representatives from seven districts will be alerted in Kansas this year as fusionist preparations unfold. The Kansas fusionists show a varied mix of political strands including Farmers Alliances, Populists, progressive middle road groups, the National faction, and silver Republicans.
A fractured fusion slate gathers Liberty, Democrat, Anti Monopolist, and eight hour factions. John J Ingalta seeks First district Congress, John P St John Dillon backed for president in the Second. Third district still unclear, Fourth may nominate Topeka’s Peter with Senate veteran status, Sixth sits with Populist Baker, Seventh contested by Long and Simpson ally, Fifth fielding Junction City interest as the fusion unfolds.
General Tracy opposes a bill prohibiting bottle sales in department stores and argues it is unconstitutional and beyond state police power. He contends the measure targets liquor sales in country stores and would affect stores beyond its stated scope. Proponents include Seigel Cooper and Bloomingdale Brothers. The governor took no action.
County commissioners clash over barbed wire fencing around the southwest corner of the court house grounds to deter crowds at spring events. Commissioner Tibery pushes the project while others question the cost and legality. A vote or armistice is uncertain as talk continues of further wire and improvements.
Viola Allen, lead actress of the Imperial stock company, will leave Charles Frohman after The Conqueror run to join the Liebler company for a national tour directed by Wat organization. Her first vehicle is likely Stanislaus Stange's The Courtship of Miles Standish. a strong supporting company is promised. Bliss Allen sails for Europe May 16 and plans to return in September.
New York April 12 The Count and Countess of Orford begin a world tour and will spend time in the United States The Countess Miss Louise Corbin daughter of Daniel C Corbin and niece of the late Austin Corbin She was married to Captain Robert Horace Walpole nephew and heir of the fourth Earl of Orford Founders of the family Sir Robert Walpole prime minister of England in 1735 Orford has not appeared in her homeland since becoming peeress Rheumatism cured My wife has used Chamberlain's Fat Balm for rheumatism with great relief and I can recommend it as a splendid remedy for rheumatism and other household use W J Cuyler Red Creek S Herald editor W G Phippin Red Creek The Red Creek Herald For sale by druggists.
A planned clubhouse near Garfield Park west of the park is described as a first class, respectable venue with limited membership for social drinking and billiards. T. M. Jam North Topeka organization coordinates with traveling men to secure a two story building with lunch and billiards near Sol ler creek, promising no rowdyism and careful member selection. Local interest centers on preventing park resort erosion and addressing nearby Kansas City parks lack of drinking resorts within three miles.
In Monterey Bay on April 12 Frank Pissani and crew hauled their nets to find four sea lions entangled with sardines. Two escaped near shore, one remained at large, and a full grown Tanraid female was brought ashore for handling at Pacific Grove.
Wilmington reports lawyer H H Ward moved to stop the funeral of Peter Torney for widow Mrs Peter Torney of Bank Mieiginia who is the administratrix. Chancellors Nicholson refused the injunction for lack of a present action while the body remains to be buried by John Durvih the non-in- We
Denver on April 12 prepares for Jefferson's birthday celebration next Wednesday. Gov. Crittenden will land at 10 am and participate in a carriage drive to view public buildings and notable city sites. The Jefferson club and Arapahoe Democratic society organize events with Chia Herrington C Whitford and John McGauran on the committee. An evening mass meeting at Coliseum or a similar venue will conclude the program with hospitality from Gov. Adams RW Speer HH Lee and Dr. C. Bidder.
Baltimore April 12 Charles Dittmar of Ditmar & Vonellf, Havana tobacco importers, reports after the Werler embargo was lifted US importers secured most of the Havana stock with little left. He notes Woyler received 120000 in gold for the embargo, funded by Havana cigar manufacturers, with 4000 contributed by a firm associate of Dittmar.
Tachma reports a disordered situation at Wrangel with about 2,000 people camped at the Stickine mouth unable to ascend the river due to slush ice. Roughly 1,300 moved on to Telegraph Creek ahead of thaw while others may wait for ice to clear. No major freeze expected soon. steamboat navigation hampered.
Washington April 12 1898 the agriculture department reports winter wheat condition averaging 86 insignificantly changed from last April with California and Iowa showing lower yields. Mortality in farm animals remained low despite winter exposure and hog cholera losses, while Dawson City and Klondike notes show Emma Kelly hurt but recovering. A Chicago pool room raid nets several women gamblers while two with infants are freed.
James Whitcomb Riley appeared before a large audience in Nashville with Nashville society and local colleges well represented. He will read in Atlanta and Macon, the only Georgia cities on his tour, with readings scheduled in Atlanta on April 1% and Macon following.
Benjamin P. Cheney a Boston millionaire marries Miss Julia Arthur the actress in a ceremony held earlier in New York. The announcement surprised all but the couple’s intimate friends.
Rev. H. S. Jones of Tacoma Washington notes morning departure schedules and a brief remark about health issues including indigestion and constipation, with a stray fragment about relief.
George Costello, Macmahon’s former advance agent, sues the widow in Kansas circuit court alleging he was cheated out of a one third interest in the circus. He claims the show earned about $30,000 in five years and that the widow’s sale and mortgage arrangements stripped him of his stake after Macmahon’s April death.
Reported from April 12 that a duel at Mineral City left Jack Murphy and an unknown man dead, each fatally shot four times. The cause remains unknown. Murphy was Marion Asbell's brother-in-law, and during Asbell’s murder trial last year Murphy made several attempts on Asbell’s life.
Atchison April 12 Red Eagle resigns from the Volunteers of America and takes a motorman job on the Atchison street car line. Rumors say trouble brews within the Volunteers as B P Waggener plans visits to Key West New Orleans and beyond.
April 12 session of the House Foreign Affairs Committee failed to reach agreement on Cuban policy. Moderates and hardliners clashed over immediate intervention and recognizing Cuban independence, with Adams and Quigg noted for shifting positions. A steering committee and a three-member subcommittee were appointed to map responses for a Cuban conference while a full committee meeting loomed.
Fort Monroe April 12 reports emphasize pacific tenor in communique on Spain's responsibility for the Maine destruction. Armistice trial discussed while preparations continue. Officers pack personal effects as ships load goods and ammunition for home. Also notes travel ads for Kansas City to Topeka limited and a Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy endorsement by W. M. Tereyn Chamberlain.
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