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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
2
Secretary of War Alger follows his telegrams to state governors with a letter explaining the plan for enlisting volunteers. Rendezvous location subject to change as authorities coordinate the call for service and mobilization across states.
Secretary of War informs governors April 25 1898 to expand 125 000 volunteers for US service with artillery cavalry and infantry units. Preference for national guard troops to muster at designated rendezvous under general supervision. Recruits must meet age physical standards and officers will be commissioned. See states quotas and deployment plans for organized units and later muster into the United States service.
Washington April 37 The War Department outlines organization for the volunteer army across artillery cavalry and infantry units with detailed lists of officers sergeants corporals artificers musicians wagoners saddlers and surgeons including minimum and maximum troop strengths for batteries, troops and regiments. The document specifies ranks from captain to privates and notes additional staff such as surgeons chaplains and hospital stewards.
A fragment outlines prize money rules for captured ships under U S law. It notes court condemnation of prizes, then details net proceeds distribution among captors and the United States, with portions to commanding officers and other vessel crews as defined by statute.
A historical crediting of prize money shares outlines distributions among officers and sailors aboard a fleet ship after a capture. It specifies parts for fleet captain, division commander, and others, with totals illustrating how proceeds from a half-million dollar prize would be divided among Nashville crew and officers.
The Purs er a three act comedy by John T. Darpe Penden opened at the Baldwin theater in San Francisco with Firriss Hartman in the title role under George Bowles management. The show, bright and novel, has already met with great success in Europe and is praised for its lively production and humor. In other notes, Herbine is promoted as a universal tonic for digestive and liver issues, backed by Geo W Stansfeld and Millers Pharmacy. An advertisement for Bo-To-Hac claims a remedy for constipation and related ailments, with a tailing reference to Rock Teland Eraving Camrado Sprises and Deaves arriving.
In New York on April 27 soldiers and sailors in uniform were openly treated without charge in many saloons from Harlem to Red Hook. Patrons and barowners describe a spontaneous wartime courtesy as several Brooklyn and Manhattan establishments honor the troops, with figures like Pat Barry and Joe Lindheimer cited for free drinks and festive scenes near Fort Hamilton and other venues. The piece also notes behavior at theaters and bars along the Bowery and Sixth Avenue as crowds join in the hospitality.
In New York on April 2 an old dealer notes rising violet fragrance sales surpassing other extracts. Violet is added to many preparations from soap to face cream while violet scented fabrics and accessories appear in Paris. The article discusses violet's delicate scent and the surprising artificial origins of most violet perfumes.
Charles F Gong of 67 Bayard Street, a merchant and druggist, becomes the first Chinese man to offer service to the United States in the war against Spain. He reports at National Volunteer Reserve No. 1 in Broadway, plans to lead a Chinese regiment if accepted, and notes Chinese fighters aiding Cuban insurgents and prejudice against Chinese in America.
Mare Island navy officials cannot commission the cruiser Charleston on May 1 due to quake damage. Early tests showed leaking condensing tubes and a buckled diaphragm plate. Most tubes likely perforated by the March quake. repairs to take 10 to 14 days and may require parts from the East.
The U S Supreme Court decision upholding Illinois inheritance tax law is hailed by state officials. It could add about 300 000 yearly to state revenue, with Chicago alone owing 1 200 000 in unpaid inheritances and nearly 1 000 000 due in Cook County. Attorney General Atkin notes revenue impact depends on deaths among the wealthy.
Mrs Calkins, speaking at the New York City Indian association, recounted a voyage on the City of Mexico wrecked off Alaska. Indians rescued travelers, hosted them in cottages, and supported salmon fishing and canning. Missionary Mr Duncan trains the people, acts as chief, and aims to preserve native life amid possible U S settlement plans.
Boston plans a July pilgrimage by the National Society of New England Women. For 25 dollars participants travel from New York aboard Far River line steamers, visit Miles Standish home sites and landmarks across Massachusetts including Tree of Knowledge and Plymouth Rock, staying at Miles Standish hotel and using carriages to local points of interest.
James Smith, a former Topeka area farmer now in Oklahoma, accidentally shot his left foot on a southwest Topeka farm Friday when a small rifle cartridge discharged during a rate shooting. He is in Topeka for bullet removal. The wound is not dangerous. Also notes panics for travel: Pacific's 8:20 am train to Kansas City and other routes to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo via Santa Fe Route with Pullman sleepers and reclining chairs.
The notice advertises train options from Kansas City to Topeka with departures at 5 20 a m and 7 p m and returns from Kansas City at 4 00 p m. It also promotes Peerless Steam Laundry offering dome up colored shirts and waist guarantees color fastness and free button sewing.
Social notes from Washington describe the departure of Captain McCauley of the Marine Corps as a cause of joy and sadness among his circle. Alain McCauley led several cotillions this season and attended White House functions as an assistant to Colonel Hingham. He requested a farewell visit to the president, hoping for an audience despite mansion busyness, and conveyed that serving his country was the happiest day of his life next to when he became a captain. President McKinley appeared moved, touching his forehead as he listened to the farewell message.
Washington reports coastwise lines at this port are easing fears but inventory shows shipments down over 60 percent since the war began. Companies have war risk coverage on cargo and refuse to raise tariffs, yet service remains crippled while schedules stay active unless blockade forces action.
Washington April 27 Mrs McKinley shows a passion for the White House flower beds and their beauty. She frets a frost threat from the weather bureau while entertaining a visitor at Canton and comments on the gardens as if the White House were a home yard.
Atlanta April 27. James Longstreet Jr son of the illustrious ex Confederate offers to join Georgia volunteers as a substitute for his father. He presented a letter to Governor Atkinson urging acceptance and a chance to prove his heritage in Georgia’s ranks. The application is filed and Longstreet Sr will be assigned to a responsible position.
Anna Held headlines a Crawbird theatre program next Monday, sharing top billing with the company that presented The Cat and the Cherub in New York. The show will continue with A Gay Deceiver, and tickets go on sale at Snow's drug store Friday. Denish pianist August Hyllested will debut in Library Hall under Federated clubs, in a tour noted as a significant musical event. Through routes for Denver via Santa Fe and Union Pacific schedules are advertised with rail details.
First Lieutenant Andrew Rowan of the Nineteenth Infantry lands on the Cuban coast west of Santiago under War Department orders. He travels to General Garcia’s camp to arrange American invasion cooperation into eastern Cuba. Rowan carries a detailed map and is to coordinate with Cuban forces while awaiting further dispatches.
Captain Silva, tied to the Te Gus ban and the Dauntless Laurada, is said to be employed by the junta to pilot an island landing. The plan envisions near shore gunboat proximity, Matanzas as base, and Cuban cooperation with Uncle Sam supplying material for land forces, with Gomes seeking Havana’s capture.
Logan of Ohio sought to command a Illinois regiment with ties to General Alger. State action and Governor Tanner clashed over regimental leadership. A heated correspondence followed, ending with Major Young of Chicago appointed colonel of the Illinois cavalry regiment.
Government officials say Jacksonville will assist an invasion of Cuba with twenty men from the city and twenty interpreters. Officers met in Port Tampa and Port Tampa to coordinate transport by Plant Steamship to Key West and Havana.
Governor Sadler announces enrollment of mounted riflemen from Nevada upon president's authorization. Secretary of War Alger provides names of qualified men. company officers to be drawn from the local section. Location Waterman's Livery 7th and Van Buren.
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