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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
2
The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. announces a large sale with over fifteen thousand yards of wash goods. Prices range from 2c to $3.50 per yard with numerous novelties in Organdies Dimities Scrabanids and Madras Cloth.
A ten year lease of Howley's theater, dated August 1, from Henry J. Parker and Lena M. Higgins to Tarry J. Powers, was filed for record yesterday. The lease begins May 1, at $18,000 yearly, with box use rights, biweekly rentals, tax and assessment payments by lessee, and insurance of $40,000. Powers is restricted from operating another theater during the term.
April 22 report that the Zoar society in Massillon Unio has been dissolved after about four score years of prosperity. Proceeds from selling 7,000 acres of land and other property will be divided. many members are unaware of money value due to long use of the soil. Proceeds from the sale and changes are noted. Spring weather delays work on the Kuntea Fe and Grand Canon rail as crews shift to building a new railroad smelter at Williams, with completion expected May 15. Two loaded cars of material delivered to Geronimo for the Globe to Globe line, grading underway along the route, and officials say the line should operate by September 1.
A Birmingham commercial traveler recounts health dangers from constant moving and credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with curing indigestion. After starting use, he claims no days lost to illness, improved digestion, and ability to eat anything, praising the tablets as convenient and reliable for travelers on the road.
Captain J. Kirk writes Pension Commissioner Evans about reports that veterans who reenlist to fight with Spain would lose their pensions. The reply says under existing law a soldier keeps a permanent status from enlistment. Veterans here remain ready to respond to Uncle Sam if needed, trusting care will be provided.
A New Kensington plant completes five hundred miles of No 10 gauge aluminum wire for U S government use. The operation has worked exclusively on government orders, turning out aluminum for submarine torpedo huts and eight boats of a new pattern. Secrecy surrounding the project is emphasized as materials are shipped to Bath Maine for iron works.
April 22 report from Chattanooga describes Company E of the Twenty-fifth regulars with many dogs including greyhounds setters and retrievers. A tame brown coyote was kept in a dryzonda kennel behind Company E’s camp, drawing attention from visitors who had not seen a coyote before. The officers note the coyote was once away in Montana for months before returning to camp.
At a Missouri University council meeting on April 22 the decision to adopt school colors was approved. Old gold and black will be the colors, with the yellow chrysanthemum as the college flower, the sugar maple as the tree, and the state coat of arms forming the college seal.
At Kramers farm near Toledo on April 2 workers excavating for the Tol Ottawa Beach railway uncovered a mound containing several enormous skeletons suggesting men seven to eight feet tall. Tomahawks arrow heads and other warfare remnants were found as crews continue to search for additional relics.
An 11 foot alligator was captured Sunday in Ke soon ten miles below Yuma. It was taped by locals, tied on a sand bank, and hauled to Yuma where a buyer was found. The article mentions travel options involving the Union Pacific train to Kansas City.
Train schedule fragment notes The Rock Island Flyer leaves Topeka each morning at 7 arrives at Kansas City at 1 10 reverse and reaches Topeka by 8 50 pm A single daylight route to Denver Colorado Springs and Santa Fe is described with sleepers and three cars through. Other lines do not run this path.
United States minister Gen Stewart L Woodford departed Madrid with a large crowd chanting Viva Espana as English flag flew over the American legation. Police guards and private detectives secured the station while Spain reviews relations with the United States after remote notes indicate a breakdown in ties.
General Madrid reports Spanish and United States relations broken after a ministerial exchange. Martinez de Campos calls for sovereignty vows while Fernandes Gonzales speaks for Republicans asserting unity against foreign pressure. Prices slide on the bourse amid diplomatic rupture and anti British sentiment grows. Provincial authorities protect Woodford train reaching the frontier.
Dr Mary Walker rushed into the White House and demanded to see the President after noon. She failed to meet the President or Secretary Porter, insisting she bore a message from the Spanish minister to avert war. Wearing a Grand Army badge she said she had survived a war and could stop the war if allowed to speak.
April 2 report notes Charles Emory Smith was confirmed by the Senate in executive session without opposition. The passage also includes an advertisement for Hallara's Snow Liniment claiming relief for pain swelling frost bites and corns with addresses listed for Geo. W. Stensfield and Miller's Pharmacy.
The harbor board heard Danish consul Herman D Wolff seek data on Montreal as an ocean port if war erupts. Montreal lines report more inquiries from the United States about Canadian routes and passenger flow to Europe. Railways expect war to shift trade, with Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific preparing to serve Chicago exports via Montreal.
Chadron Nebraska April 22 in case of war with Bouin a women fighters company will be formed led by Miss Girlie Adams a skilled frontier shot. Mary Summers and Miss Minnbs Williams will be first and second lieutenants. The unit will train nightly for two weeks with broncos and lassos. G A R post funds the equipment.
Naval officers refuse to confirm plans to land supplies for reconcentrados in Cuba. The Oregon and Marietta are rumored around the Horn, with Valparaiso, Montevideo, and Rio de Janeiro as probable waypoints. A Spanish torpedo boat may shadow the voyage, prompting hopes for the Oregon’s timely arrival in a South American port.
A promotional notice offers a free Washington DC guide for teachers and travelers. It includes a map of the capital, train schedules from Chicago via Pennsylvan ia Short Lines, and reduced rates for the National Educational Association meeting in July. Contact H R Dering at 43 South Clark Street Chicago with two rent stamps.
Washington reports three defense oriented measures were passed by the Senate including a sundry civil bill for defenses and a naval appropriation bill. The volunteer army bill allows militia members to enlist or stay home, with no requirement to serve outside their state, and governors to handle exemptions. Charters filed include Atchison Quigsey Bielith Mercantile Co and Ballie Mercantile Co Moran with capital stocks of 10000 and 5000 respectively.
An abbreviated advertise for W. Phillips on West Eighth Street promoting mineral water. Mentions the slogan The Guest in the west and invites patrons to visit the shop near Cor 6th and Topeka Ave. The text references a child puny but provides no further details or context.
A long catalog of listed goods from Star Grocery Primrose, including coffee Mocha and Java, canned fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, sugars, potatoes, soap, soap brands, and baking basics. The itemized list notes prices and package sizes, with emphasis on canned fruits, nuts, and breakfast staples.
Robbery at the residence of Rev. T. De Witt Talmage, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, resulted in about 100 dollars worth of jewelry stolen over four days. A pearl pin and an old fashioned ruby necklace were among the missing items. Miss Talmage reported the loss to police.
Alton April 22 The famed Alton school case charging the mayor and board of education with color based discrimination will be heard tomorrow in the Madison county circuit court at Edwardsville The trial is to feature strong talent and sixty witnesses have been summoned Also includes an ad for remedies and local businesses.
Tomorrow night Clay Clements returns to the Crawford theater with The New Dormington a tale of cross cultural romance centered on German and southern family dynamics. The production promises polished acting special scenery and continuous vaudeville between acts as Sharpley Lyceum Theater opens a week of attractions featuring Miss Alda Lawrences with A Celebrated Case as the opener.
Mrs William Whitney arrived in New York by special Pullman from Aiken South Carolina and was taken to her 24 West Fifty-seventh Street residence. Her physician Dr Charles McGahan says the patient bears the journey well and is in hopeful condition.
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