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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary remarks reflect heated editorials on Spain and Cuba. Citizens debate peace and war aims, from Havana’s fate to American volunteers and mobilization, with references to Kansas regiments and New Orleans journalism backing the government.
The Osage Agency in the Territory will have William Pollock of Washington as agent, supplanting Ury of Fort Scott. Governor Barnes and Oklahoma politicians backed Ury, while Col Freeman remains as army officer. The move signals a new territorial deal, threatens oil traders, and follows Senate Indian affairs investigations into Freeman administration.
D. O. McCray owns what is described as the most valuable Kansas collection, including a complete set of reports from the state board of agriculture, senate and house journals, herd books, and numerous handbooks. He also preserves many newspapers clippings and stories, creating a comprehensive reference for a newspaper man.
James af. Jaoegett and James W. Drumin, Manhattan, convicted of counterfeiting. Jurors face charges of stealing goods from a Union Pacific freight car on Fort Riley military reservation. J.H. Thompson and LF. Seery stand trial with Drum and Padkett on theft. Court room resembles a country store with a table piled with stolen items.
United States department of agriculture climate and crop bulletin for Kansas covers week ending April 26. General conditions show a wet spell with corn planting interfered by wet weather in central regions. Wheat growth rapid, pastures improving, gardens sprouting, apples leafing and blooming in central counties. Wool crops turning green in observed areas.
In Parkersburg West Virginia April 27 the coffin of Mrs Sarah Martin buried nine years earlier at Stouts Mills was opened for relocation by Dr G W Heaton and J L Fry. The wood was intact and Mrs Martins body was found petrified perfectly preserved as if buried yesterday. The coffin and body weighed about 400 pounds.
Judgment by the United States district court fixes salvage at 13101248 for the Merritt Wrecking Co. over hauling the steamship St Paul off the New Jersey coast. The ship cost 2,650,000 and was valued at 2,000,000, with 6 percent allowed.
Wheat in San Francisco hits peak prices not seen since six years ago with yesterday’s sale at 1.72 per bushel. Price gains reflect sharp European demand and bids for milling quality grain, prompting Oregon imports to meet local needs and sending three brokers to collapse.
The removal of Kaskaskia post office last week marks the final passing of the first settlement in Athois state. Water from the Kaskaskia river has eroded the site and citizens have moved away, closing the last chapter in the history of the first white settlement in the great middle west.
Southeastern Kansas Social Democrats push organization for political aims while avoiding posts. Wichita’s B. Stanley cites 37 delegates at state convention seeking governor. Belleville hosts Fourth district convention April 5 with expected acclamations for Cold and Wilco. Ex Governor Lewelling rumored to resign as railroad commissioner. Madden name disputed by governor. Madden and governor deny. W A Reeder of Logan campaigns in Sixth district, citing long Republican voting. Breidenthal’s governor bid dismissed. Seaton pursues letter writing. Kansas City editor Lobdell predicts a Telegraflican year with Populists pressured from state house. Orange county delegates split over Pipp in race for congress. several incumbents eye re-election. those opposing maximum rate legislation likely to stay home.
New York reports the formation of the Manhattan Mystic Lodge at Tuxedo, Madison avenue, and Fifty-ninth street with Mrs May Tanks Stacey as president. The women will use the 1798 France lodge ritual once embraced by Empress Josephine and call themselves Masonists, aligning with Albert Pike's manual. The movement is backed by prominent Tent Masons, signaling serious aims beyond mere hobby.
Cincinnati edged Chicago 10 to 2 when the Reds broke open the game in the ninth. Hawley and Pietz secured the win for Cincinnati while Grifath and Donohue took the loss for Chicago. Attendance not listed.
In Philadelphia on April 27 the Giants released Mike Sullivan and Park Wilson after a deal with a Western League club sends them to Kansas City. The ex-Giants waived by major magnates, both players have not signed with Kansas City yet and their careers in national baseball circles are effectively ended for now. Elliott of Kansas City defeated Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake 9 to 6 in Chicago in a separate note.
The Montreal bridge project will be 7,000 feet long with twenty three 40 foot spans and one 336 foot span. It will be built by American tractors using American iron and include two tracks two trolley ways and two foot paths. Completion is projected within a year.
Independence April 22 A man arrested near Newata L T charged with murder of Officer William Kime at Coffeyville confessed he is the smur Serer Joe But er aged 2 with a severe bullet wound in his right arm. He claims two companions in jail had no part in the crime, though present when the fatal shot occurred. authorities feared mob violence as he was moved through town before a carriage transported him away. A revolver owned by another man is linked to Officer Kime’s death.
Lawrence April 27 Ed Rousell general secretary of the Fraternal Aid Association resigned to the president after news of his United States court conviction at Topeka. Br Ryder general president arrived to oversee offices and appointed C. V. Hamer to run them until a new secretary is chosen on Friday. The position was offered to T. J. Sweeney of this city.
Wichita story reports a woman forcibly removing her year old daughter from an orphan home on College Hill yesterday. Habeas corpus filed by home managers. Sheiserman divorced three years ago and now remarried. custody denied. Police and locals note prior divorce and custody dispute.
J M Becker was bound over for the June district court term after a preliminary hearing in Claffin for the April 8 murder of Myrtle Hoffmaster. He waived examination and appeared with limited public knowledge, in a county town ten miles east of Hoisington. The case drew attention due to Becker’s presence in the central county.
The Topeka Wheelmen plan a new bicycle track at Gar Field park with funds enough to begin in a few days. Construction should take ten days, with debate over a third mile versus quarter mile layout. The park manager prefers a quarter mile for visibility while the club pursues a larger track. a temporary grandstand will be erected. St B Doneyson leads the push, with broad wheelmen support and financial backing.
A Topeka barber union meeting will hear charges against a low price cutter who works in an union shop and face a proposed 5 cent neck shaving fee. Members push reform to abolish tipping in shops as part of a broader effort.
The notice compares Union Pacific and Santa Fe departures for Kansas City and Topeka, highlighting an 8:20 a m and a 7:30 am Topeka train plus options returning at 4 pm and 6:10 pm. It mentions the Rock Island Flyer from Topeka at 7:26 am and returns by 6:60 pm, with boarding at Watson's.
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