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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1898
Page
4
Debated views on Spain Cuba and the Maine stain public discourse. Attacks on yellow journalism and calls for national unity surface amid claims of imperial shifts and political maneuvering in America and Europe. Strong mentions of Bryan Hagland and Morro Castra frame a chaotic wartime reflection.
J W Tatman in the insurance department completed the year’s allotment for the fire departments relief fund. The total collected from fire insurance companies this year is 15 581.15, about 3 504.25 more than last year. Checks are expected to be mailed next week after a account keeping change.
Salt Lake City April 26 Representatives of the silver Republican and Populist state committees met today and agreed to cooperate in the campaign this year. Both state conventions are set for June 22 in an undetermined location. The leaders will decide whether to run a joint committee or two coordinating committees. The conferees issued an address outlining the conclusions and the Populists shifted toward making silver the unifying principle on the joint platform.
Cecil Rhodes was unanimously re-elected a director of the British South Africa Company at a crowded London meeting. He stated that the £6,000,000 already spent on the de ment of Khoresia should eventually be assumed as a debt by the people.
William Wells resigns as superintendent of 19 city parks to join the engineer corps for Cuba. His wife Annie Wells is appointed to his duties until his return, with the mayor's consent, and plans patriotic plant designs at Washington Square this summer.
Sporting results from April 3 to 26 show the Reds falling to Chicago 4 with damp chill reducing attendance. Cleveland defeating Louisville 11 to 4. Indianapolis beating Milwaukee. Omaha beating Des Moines. Ottawa over Kansas U 10 to 1. St Joseph defeating Atchison. Nebraska to Washburn in a college game with Nebraska’s strong lineup.
Buffalo April 2 Kid McCoy announces plans to abandon boxing and study to become a doctor. He aims to enter the University of Buffalo after a possible year of preliminary study, then pursue a four year course. He asserts he cannot box forever and wants a legitimate future.
Wichita April 26 Miss Ella Dresher of Hennessey C T was arrested on a Rock Island train south of Wichita after a telegram claimed she stole 130. Police found about 30 cash and a torn pasted $5 bill tied to the alleged theft. The tale links a $180 missing from a hotel parlor and a suspect at Herington.
The State Pharmaceutical Association plans its May 24 to 26 gathering in Atchison with opening exercises at the Atchison theater, welcome by Judge Bland, and addresses by E Fritsche, L E Sayer, and E B Knerr. A street car tour, musical entertainment, and a ball are on the program with officers installed Thursday and venue decisions forthcoming.
Leavenworth April rev reports Frank Atkin has photos from the battleship Oregon, taken by his son aboard the ship. The Oregon sailed from San Francisco to join the Havana blockading squadron off the coast south of Rio Janeiro, with shipmates eager to avenge the Maine as noted in a recent letter.
A garbled report notes a death linked to a wife and a life insurance agent Cherdlie Bentincl. The incident involves an Id. V. Russell who was killed, illustrating a crime or accident context and raising questions about insurance related motives and investigative details.
A life insurance agent visited the house to urge a policy. The man declined, saying he was fine but worried his ill wife might die. He helped hitch the wagon, followed his team a few minutes later, and fell to the ground within ten rods from the barn.
Emporia, April 26. Two experienced aeronauts from this city offered their services to the government signal service against Spain. R P Hill, a merchant, has made over 150 balloon ascensions. Samuel Johnson previously assisted Hill and later started his own business. Hill tendered his services April 14 and Johnson on April 28, both unaware of the other’s action. This morning Hill received word from Washington that his services probably would be needed. Johnson has yet to hear.
Jamestown will begin banking May 1 after years without facilities. A charter is applied for. capital stock listed at 3. Officers named include President S Parmenter Cashier John Kelley and Assistant Cashier Chas W Parmenter. In related items, A O U W members may enlist for Spain without insurance penalty. Atchison hosts alumni meeting for St Benedicts college to form a permanent alumni association on June 22. Ancient Order of Pyramids executive.
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