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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
4
Disjointed phrases rail at Spain and lament or praise the coming conflict. The voice mocks treaties and calls out Sampson, Cuba, Havana, Manila, and McKinley while oscillating between bravado and confusion amid debates on war readiness and national pride.
Steve Brodie petitions the New York Supreme Court for an absolute divorce from his wife on grounds of cruelty and misconduct. The notice indicates three years of marriage and ongoing reconciliation efforts as context for the case filed in April.
St Louis April 29 Uncle Sam enters the clothing business contracting three St Louis houses Baer Singer Co Marx Haas and the Loth Jean Co to make 15100 pairs of trousers at 55 to 65 cents a pair Maj Booth in charge at the arsenal says production will begin within three weeks the unmade garments will be shipped to shops soon and 2000 coats issued to volunteers as needed Old soldiers receive continuing clothing allowances over five years ensuring future balances.
Boston April 7 reports the mackerel fishery drawing keen attention as salt mackerel prices rise due to limited supply. The Fulton market notes early landings this season and discusses seasonal migration patterns from the southern coast to Massachusetts waters, with a banner year in 1831 and a steady recent decline.
New York reviewers pan His Honor the Mayor a burlesque at the Empire theater last night. William H. Crane fails to elevate weak material though his charm pleases some. Authors Meltzer and Lancaster misstate a French source, and Miss Percy Haswell declines as a star draw.
The Santa Fe's accommodation train departs Topeka at 7 30 a m claiming superior speed and equipment compared with any other similar train in the nation. Mineral water offered aboard. Visit PHILLIPS in West Eighth St and board at Watson's for arrangements.
Boston April 28 More men are needed for the life saving service along the United States coast with vacancies. The civil service commission will establish a list of eligible surfmen from which selections may be made. Applicants must meet age experience and physical criteria and reside within five miles of shore.
Columbus report of James Bishatt, known as Bishatt, who performs a backward diving act at the Sells-Forepaugh circus before 10,000 spectators, slipping from a beam into a water tank, suffering severe internal injuries and probable death. He was rushed to St Francis hospital where no bones were broken but prognosis remained bleak.
Madison April 29 war talk stirs christening of the battleship Wisconsin set for September. Three names are mentioned Miss Alice Rusk daughter of Col L J Rusk Chippewa Falls and granddaughter of the late General Jeremiah Husk secretary of agriculture under Harrison Miss Caryl Fairchild of Madison daughter of the late Governor Fairchild and Miss Marie Vilas of Madison daughter of ex Senator W F Vilas. Miss Fairchild travels in Europe and no active campaign is under way. Miss Vilas says her name was mentioned without consent and unlikely her friends will press her. Miss Rusk has secured support from many influential public men and appears favored. She is a high school student regarded as one of northern Wisconsin’s beauties.
Richard Mansfield stars in a stage version of The First Violin adapted from a sentimental German town tale. The production is panned for triviality and weak dramatic use, with Mansfield praised for his gentleness and sincerity amid otherwise flat performances.
The International Piano Makers' union reports many shops closed due to the war and numerous shipping clerks discharged. In New York many union members lack permanent employment as a result.
Leavenworth dispatch describes how a trooper walked back from Chickamauga with his regiment, a hound named Gibe accompanying Pomp Graham. The dog, given to a private, lingered with the soldiers during deployment and chose to return to Leavenworth with the marching home party.
An aged, 99 year old Civil War veteran from California arrived in Benton Butler county Kansas with a scruffy pony team. He claimed to be 99, spoke in a broken Indian dialect, and said he left California on February 5 to visit his sister. He belonged to the Masonic order and had endured 28 years in captivity. He traveled with a boy companion and rode eastward after speaking with locals.
In Justice Thus one fourty morning the trial of J. Roche the Clerk's Value against Louis Isaacson resulted in the finding of the defendant guilty of having exposed merchandise for sale on Sunday and the fine assessed was 0. The case was appealed to the district court. The fine was imposed under section 20% of the statutes which reads as follows: Every person who shall expose to sale any goods wares or merchandise or shall keep open any ale or topling shop or shall sell or retail any fermented or distilled Miquel on the first day of the week commonly called Sunday shall of con viction be adjudged guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not exceeding fifty dollars.
Independence reporter notes a cracker factory project moving forward. W. L. Wheeler and Joe Gee in Chicago securing machinery. Home company formed with 5000 paid in by Al Brown Wheeler Waltera and Joe Geeency. Factory to run on natural gas. sand iron factory building on the Santa Fe right of way acquired. Monument bids in Junction City for a 35 foot G A R monument in the city park. native stone shaft with bronze soldier figure cannon and arms. estimated cost not fully shown.
Fort Scott on April 29 reports Dr Samson H Keith of Mineral Kansas was arrested under a United States warrant for opening mail addressed to others while serving as postmaster. The claim says he opened letters from doctors in town in correspondence with a medical college as part of alleged wrongdoing.
The long Washington debate on the pending war revenue bill concluded after eight and a half hours of speeches. Democrats pressed for bond provisions and the income tax while criticizing internal revenue elements. Speakers named include Payne, Dalzell, McMillin, McClellan, Henderson and numerous others. The session featured strong calls to fund the war and sustain government finances.
The Populist congressional committee plans Ottawa meet to choose convention dates. Linn county Republicans back Col Ed R. Smith, Blue for at large, Caldwell for state committee. Street may leave race due to charity board appointment. County conventions and district meetings shift into next month as delegates are chosen and instructed.
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