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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1898
Page
6
Major Zeigen Jed planned a patriotic show after Congress acted and the president signed the documents. Bells rang and 100 bombs fired as alarms sounded across the city. Whistles, flags, and crowds filled streets in a New Year’s tone with Americans and Cuban flags visible.
London edition reviews differing Times Daily News Standard and Morning Post takes on American policy toward Spain and Cuba. Editors applaud negotiation, caution against provoking war, urge Britain to declare aims and avoid entanglements while noting Lodge’s prize award stance and calls for prudent diplomacy amid possible peaceful settlement.
A Santa Fe train bound for the West, with 16 cars carrying horses and full equipment, will pass through Topeka this evening at 6 20 o clock. The traveling party includes Port Boyan from Colorado.
Reports suggest the destroyer Mayflower arrived and may be Captain Bampton's flagship for a Cuban blockade. Rumors about Newark and Dolphin as fleet leaders are denied by Senator Foraker. The scene shifts to Senate debates on Cuba government relations and bond issues.
The article summarizes the July 1 1880 party platform with proposals and resolutions, noting delays and parliamentary drift. It references the political group and its stated aims, with focus on party positions and anticipated outcomes in the forthcoming campaign.
Washington April 30 report says Tomes Estrada Palma Cuban republic representative in the United States met Gen. Miles with a Gomez brigadier to arrange cooperation in the campaign against Spain. Palma’s summons to this conference signals possible virtual recognition of the Cuban republic.
In St Paul on April 20 authorities reportedly pursue the Northwest and Northland of the Northern Steamship Co. These twin steamers, serving Duluth to Buffalo routes, can reach 27 miles per hour and have long been used solely for passenger service.
Edwin Rouzell of Lawerence faces federal charges of defrauding the Fraternal Aid Association of $3000 on a bonus policy. His attorneys say old officers backed the suit. witnesses include W. T. Walker ex-president L. C. Stine ex-treasurer and Levi Horner ex-medical examiner. The reorganization backs Rouzell as trial opens and is not finished today.
A woman volunteers noting that in wartime women will be needed to tend the wounded and dying. She urges willingness to serve in medical aid roles, reflecting the era’s push for female participation in national service.
Miss Anna Marie Cloyd, Topeka nurse, applies for a volunteer position with Captain H. M. Phillips's company. She favors humanitarian aid in Cuba if war with Spain occurs and cites her two years in Topeka as nurse experience and training at Maryville, Missouri. Her parents live there.
Washington April 20 The House unanimously agrees to consider the volunteer army bill now in committees of the whole It calls for raising 200400 men and outlines enlistment terms and funding details for the national defense effort.
Twenty fourth Infantry units parade through Salt Lake City Utah applauded by 2000 residents. At 10 40 this morning they departed for New Orleans to arrive Sunday. Col Ford Kent commands 30 officers and 510 men.
Spanish Minister and escort depart Washington at 7 p m after brief postponements. Assistant Secretary Day directs Polo’s entourage to be ready for delivery. no institutions or formal reply sent to Minister Woodford regarding the ultimatum.
Madrid reports the remaining index of the United States delegation leaves Madrid at 1 40 PM as Washington final instructions are carried out, marking a pause in ongoing negotiations.
May get here at six. The First cavalry from Fort Lingan Denver travels east over the Santa Fe, stops four hours for dinner at Mittehi son, expected through Topeka between six and seven. Infantry from Ports Reno and Sil head to Mobile and New Orleans via Rock Island and Fort Worth. Cavalry from Sill and Reno to pass Topeka tomorrow afternoon, then to Chickamauga. Troops aboard Rock Island stay at Union Pac depot North Topeka. Grippe cured with Brazilian Balm. testimonial from H. P. Badge and Mrs Bishop Wilher’s daughter.
In Topeka a meeting of Central Congregational Church members is set for this evening to discuss reports that Rev. Charles M. Sheldon may resign. Supporters say he seeks a rest amid rumors, while critics question his methods and talk of evangelical focus. Parishioner Thomas H. Bain defends Sheldon as popular and tireless, noting rest may be sought but resignation unlikely.
Jacksons Military band occupies new rooms on US East Sixth Street and seeks donations for new instruments for all players. G Shumway of Morris Avenue reported a missing person case, Wallace Shumway, prompting a city wide search and depot surveillance. Mrs Merrell, a state home board member, solicits contributions for an aid initiative.
The queen regent opened the Spanish cortes addressing Spain’s crisis. She condemned U S pressures and warned of breaking relations if provocations continued. She pledged national unity behind her son’s throne and urged defense of Spain’s honor and territory.
Bloomington announces the engagement of Miss Florence Fifer daughter of Joseph W Fifer ex governor to Jacob A Tohrer of this city The marriage will take place May 5 at the bride’s Franklin Square home Gohrer a prominent young lawyer and politician serves as chairman of the Republican central committee of the county.
John L. Sullivan predicts Spain will quickly defeat any conflict, while a tragic incident in Ravenna claims an 18-year-old girl died after reportedly rope jumping 100 times. The report also notes Peoria recruiting efforts and a local laundry advert.
Advertising copy touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a non surgical remedy for piles and rectal troubles. It claims instant relief from irritation, progressive healing, and complete cure without pain. Product linked to Pyramid Drug Co. of Marshall Michigan with price 50 cents per package.
Death notices report multiple Topeka area deaths with service details. Judge W C Wend to be buried at Topeka Cemetery with services at 3 PM Thursday at 827 Quin cy Street conducted by Rev L Bilkes ley. pallbearers to be selected by Topeka association. Mrs Mary A Stephens died this morning at Auburndale residence after long illness, age 67, survived by husband and three children. Emma Anderson, 40, died of consumption at 417 West Sixth Street. services held yesterday by Rev M B Harlan. burial at Topeka Cemetery. Mrs Prudence D Brown funeral held at H Armstrong residence. Dr J D Counterming presiding. remains taken to Blue Rapids for Presbyterian service. Miss Madge Donohue to be buried tomorrow after Church of the Assumption service at mine t welock. choir member and popular young lady. Teobert Mitchell, 70, died of kidney disease near the city. funeral Thursday at 2 PM, Foster Cemetery burial. Reuben Giles colored died of appendicitis at St Joseph. remains sent to Topeka today for funeral tomorrow.
The Kansas fusion question between Democrats and Populists may be decided this afternoon as conference committees meet at five. Democrats demand representation, citing past fusion results, and seek a Fourth district congressman and a senior place on the state ticket. Populists reportedly concede the Fourth district, but Democrats insist on more than the lieutenant governor post.
April 20 reports workers excavating a one foot square granite block at the White House gate to host a bolt connected to a gate sensor. Officials say the goal is to protect the president and his horses by preventing stumbling. removal was to guard horse feet, not to target the president.
The tug Vigilant joined America's naval fleet after a $60000 purchase. Transfer occurred at Union Ironworks with formal handover to naval authorities. New Orleans hosts the American Surgical Association meeting chaired by President Fowler, featuring welcome remarks and multiple scientific papers.
Joseph James of 325 West Pearl Street Indianapolis was near death from quick consumption when a friend gave him Brazilian Balm. He deserted his doctor, used the balm, recovered rapidly, returned to work in February, and now has sound lungs and greater weight. His cure is described as almost a miracle.
An advertisement from A. J. Arnold & Co of Topeka Kansas promotes Brazilian Balm as a safe cough remedy that claims to stimulate the nerves, kill microbes, and restore diseased lungs to health unlike opium based products. The note warns opium mixtures are dangerous and fatal.
Santa Fe Pacific westbound passenger train halted at Oro Grande, 380 miles from Mojave, in early morning. Engineer Gifford killed, a passenger injured, as bandits attacked the locomotive. Local narrative notes a violent robbery and fatal outcome near the New Mexico line.
Readable market report shows April 9 activity across wheat, corn, and hogs with futures opening higher in Chicago and Liverpool, then stalling after President McKinley signed congressional resolutions. Note steady to higher cattle and hog receipts and Kansas City livestock figures included.
The passage offers a fragmented discussion of Congress actions on revenue, European interests, and wartime market dynamics. It mentions Spain, potential capitulation outcomes, and unnamed figures debating America’s role in preventing changes that could affect global markets. The text is garbled and lacks a clear narrative or identifiable facts.
Grain provisions and stocks service offering buying and selling on principal exchanges. Direct wires quick service reasonable margins. Orders by wire letter or telephone promptly executed. Reference by permission central national bank Topeka Kansas union national bank Kansas City first floor exchange building.
Fragmentary OCR yields scattered items including a safety alert for a bank, a wanted ad for office work for a teen, a young person at a hotel, and miscellaneous sale and residence notes. Details are incomplete with many garbled names and numbers.
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