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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
4
A jittery, error-laden column railings on war fever, Spain, Cuba, and patriot displays. It mocks press coverage while naming figures like John Sherman and Richard Croker, hints at recruiting, and satirizes public sentiment around military parades and naval power amid a chaotic stream of fragmented references.
The New York Journal cites Consul General Lee testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He asserts Weyler letters and a Laine letter support blame, while American media dismiss or attack Journal reports as fabrications.
Chicago's win over Louisville and Cleveland's 10 to 5 triumph highlight a day of baseball with multiple games in progress. Other matchups include Philadelphia and New York edging closer scores while Washington and Brooklyn split actions. A hot race circuit plan in Dallas also surfaces alongside horse racing notes and transit promotions.
George A Fowler of Kansas City offered the University of Kansas 16,000 for an electrical engineering building on condition the board of regents provide 20,000 for equipment. The board has the funds and will likely accept next week. Prof Lucien L Blake, Fowler’s friend, coordinated the deal and said the 20,000 would equip the new building. The current burned building would be repaired as a power and heating plant.
A 10 pound, scaleless sturgeon with a duck bill shaped snout was brought to Ottawa for identification. Local experts named it a spoon-bill sturgeon, noting its large paddle-like snout and Mississippi River distribution.
Reports say several wheelmen were fined after riding on the sidewalk, one rider injured a child yesterday. Emporia Normal Regents met, electing MFP Knuppenberger as president and others to lead repairs and an Omaha exhibit. News items include cattle shipments to Manhattan, a wolf den discovered by children, and a murder chase in Coffeyville.
Following an extraordinary naval and military council, Madrid reports the queen regent and infant king in state traveled to the senate amid vast crowds. Enthusiastic cheers greeted the royal procession as Sagasta read the throne speech amid ovations. women in spring dress cheered, and deputies rose to honor the monarchs.
The United States Senate states it will refrain from privateering in the event of a Spanish war, signaling a commitment to honorable warfare rather than private military actions. The notice frames policy as a response to international conflict and underscores constitutional bounds on wartime conduct.
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