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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
4
A fragmented editorial critique notes Senate hesitation over war, cries "Remember the Maine" and condemns yellow journalism. References to General Lee and General Levi, calls for patriotic display, and warns of Atlantic moral pressures as public opinion drums for decisive action.
Fitzhugh Lee born in Fairfax County Virginia November 19 1825. West Point graduate 1856 served in the Second Cavalry and as cavalry instructor at West Point. Resigned to join the Confederate service rising to major general and commanding cavalry corps. Elected governor of Virginia in 1885 serving four years, later consul general at Havana appointed by Cleveland and retained by McKinley.
Chicago April 15 The Tribune reports the Presbyterian row surrounding Princeton University sparked by Grover Cleveland joining Prof Charles Woodruff Shields in petitioning for liquor licenses at the Princeton Inn. Presidents Patton and Duffield balked at attending the Presbyterian general assembly, fueling fears of a break with the denomination and possible faculty reprisals. Fr. Scott April 16 notes Neosho Valley Investment Co suspends after defaulting in a 36000 suit. sheriff seizes manager Ed Minton and assets.
Wellington April 16 presbytery of the Emporia district ends an interesting session in this city after two days. The next meeting will be held at Newton beginning September 13 with J. W. Thompson of Marion chosen moderator to succeed Rev. J Fazell of Wichita. Rev Feet elected permanent clerk of the assembly.
Judge A H Horton received a telegram from Chartle Curtis expressing gratitude to the First congressional district for the honor and pledging his best efforts to serve in Congress and to the state, addressing loyal friends and constituents.
Mrs Meredith of Capital Council No 1 K and S of 5 presents Rei Riding Hood for the auditorium benefit Friday evening April 2.
The opening day saw multiple games with rain affecting play in the East. Louisville beat Pittsburgh 10 to 2 as Mayor Weaver threw the first ball. Cincinnati defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 in front of 11,000 fans at League Park. St Louis edged Chicago 2 to 1 in a pitchers’ duel at Sportsman’s Park. Milwaukee edged Mansfield 2 to 1 in an intercity match in cold weather. Savannah defeated Charleston 5 to 3, and Kansas City beat Haskell 34 to 1 in a wide margin affair.
Atchison April 16 The Erhardt annual shooting tournament opened with amateurs in a brisk wind. W Duer of Hastings made the best score 139 of 150 for an average of 92.7. George Rogers Lincoln A C Connor St Louis Dave Elliott Kansas City J Fish Eau Claire led second high averages with 126 of 150.
The third annual Kansas University Jockey Club meet was held at South Driving Park in Lawrence. Prizes were awarded in nine events including sprints and the varsity cup derby won by W. W. Gawkins aboard Coldwater from the Sorority stables. The big turnout prize went to nine Barb girls, with Miss Vesta McCurdy winning first prize for lady driving.
Witness Morrison could not recall if he bought whisky from Jess Lytle leading to the dismissal of liquor charges at the January district court term. The trial hinged on a key state witness whose uncertain memory prompted officials to consider perjury actions. A stray health ad and hair product pitches appear amid the fragmented report.
Bradstreet's notes prevailing uncertainty in foreign affairs slowing future engagements across parts of the country. Demand for seasonable staples improves in the west and northwest, while the east and Atlantic regions see serious business interruptions from foreign controversy. Iron trade remains large on booked orders, but new business is limited to small lots. prices weaken. Non Bessemer pig iron buyers form a large combined group. Dry goods activity limited to immediate needs. cotton goods steady except print cloths. Export demand high. wheat, corn, lard rise while pork, beef, sugar fall or hold. Weekly U.S. business failures total 215. Wheat exports reach 4,044,000 bushels. corn exports 4,627,000 bushels.
Arbor day ceremonies at the Kansas State Normal School featured an elaborate program with singing, orations, recitals, and the planting of a tree by the senior class as most faculty and pupils participated. A Santa Fe train topeka service runs daily at 7:30 a.m. aimed at Topeka residents, beginning and ending in Topeka.
Mrs. M N Sherman swore in 1897 she owned no personal property in Summer county Kansas. County Attorney Rogers found 23360 dollars in mortgages she held as of March last year, prompting action to bring her back for perjury. The incident follows a prior summons to appear before county commissioners.
Emporia report: Lyon county warden L A Newton seized a long trammer set on the Neosho river near Neosho Rapids. Two men used it to catch about two wagon loads of fish weekly for sale in Emporia and Osage City. Net to be destroyed by public bonfire as warning.
Indian boys at Chillocco School in Arkansas City report 17 runaways this week. Most are recaptured as they head toward home. E Duenette returned with four fugitives, six were nabbed in Osage country, and Clark Haygood is pursuing others in the territory.
In Jewell City on April 18 a woman charged Mr Brown, the M E church janitor, with bigamy. The woman who claims him as husband has also lived with the man Mrs Brown No 2 once shared. Brown has been in town only months and was involved in buck-stering in the country. Mrs Brown No 1 acts demented, claiming she was content with her trades in husbands until he deserted her.
A Galatia Kansas couple John T Myers and wife welcomed triplet boys born March 16. The father, a fervent Populist, named them Bryan Leedy and Simpson after party leaders. The mother sent a letter with a photo to Governor Leedy who then sent it to Congressman Simpson. Bryan Leedy or Simpson can see their namesakes at the Kansas executive office.
The Missouri and Kansas joint debate held in Lawrence last evening was won by Missouri. Kansas was represented by W. 3. Krei singer, B. B. McCall and Guy Simpson, while Missouri’s team included J. S. McIntire, Ed E. Hildren and W. C. Hock. Judges were H. S. Julian, J. W. Greed and Chancellor Boyd. Judge Frank Doster presided.
Atchison April 16 ex state senator Samuel E Ream of Jackson County was brought to Atchison and delivered over to the authorities on a burglary charge. He appeared yesterday evening before the court and was bound over to await further action.
Ream, charged with burglarizing the Union Pacific station at Lakin, appeared with ex County Attorney Crane as his attorney. He waived a preliminary hearing, was bound over to the September term of the district court, and posted a $300 bond, which he furnished and returned to Holton.
Leavenworth reports a peculiar tasting river water blamed on decaying willow used in rip-rap opposite Fort Leavenworth. Two children of Mrs. Dakota Ryan and Miss Bessie Kelsey fell ill over the past week, with poison suspected to be organic in nature.
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