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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1898
Page
4
A barrage of opinion pieces and quips from wartime columns argues for a stronger navy, cites Spain and Cuba tensions, and notes Washington reporters rushing for war details. It reflects public mood, with commentary on journalism, enlistment, and strategic centers from Kingston to Havana.
New York April 20 Corporation Counsel Wiles named Henry Herbert Cofiders as an assistant in his office and assigned him to the building department. The Texan Childers, about 25, arrived in 1532 with an envoy to American labor affairs and was introduced by Governor Fiver amid tough Texas experiences.
Baltimore Sun details U S naval strength in a historical briefing citing four first line battleships and a second class battleship. It notes speeds of ships, budgets for vessels, and the use of smokeless powder while listing ships named for cities and states, costs of battleships and cruisers, and current fleet structure.
Ida Houston white woman defending her sister and Andrew Strander known as Taylor Strander of Wheeling fought a pistol duel at Ar Undt Street. Houston was fatally wounded. Strander was shot twice and likely to die. Strander, notorious for a prior brutal murder and a long history, had recently married Kate Houston. The pair opened fire when Strander demanded an interview with his wife and both were wounded.
Mr George Sperry superintendent of telegraph of the Mexican Central Railway telegraphed Governor Leedy offering services as a volunteer from this state He was for years chief clerk in the Santa telegraph department here and once captain of the best drilled company of state militia in Topeka He seeks no appointment but notes his militia record is on file in the adjutant general office.
Lansing April 30 State Insurance Commissioner Campbell orders cancellation of the Liverpool London and Globe Five Insurance Company policy for insuring ten larger risks than state law allows. The firm says risks were reinsured but the commissioner calls that an invasion of regulations.
Milwaukee credits brewer statement that war revenue tax on beer rises $1 per barrel. Brewer predicts breweries nationwide will follow with price hikes. beer costs up 5 to 10 cents per pint and quart. Separate note from Madrid reports Spanish cruisers near Manila may target American trade.
Chicago April 30 Gould and party of six arrived in Chicago for a mixed pleasure and business tour. He plans to speed several railroad keys in the city then proceed to St Louis and south along the Cotton Belt route to inspect Texas holdings. The trip depends on New York market conditions with war fears affecting stocks, Gould optimistic about a rebound after any conflict. He denies plans to buy more Texas railroads, noting the scale of his existing railroad management. William H Taylor, his private secretary, and Mrs Gould accompany him along with Edwin Gould Jr and Mrs Shrady.
A. W. Dingwall says McVicker's will close two weeks for repairs and reopen May 1 with Shenandoah staged as the biggest production yet. Bob Roberts, who created the New York version, is directing with 200 actors, 50 horses, and new scenery by Thomas Moses. A strong cast is planned and new military scenes will unfold in grand scale.
Wellington April 30. A May jubilee and merchants carnival is planned with Ansell's band. About 20 merchants will parade Monday afternoon with decorated floats. Displays are being prepared for two weeks. The garden fete will follow on the court house lawn with varied program and evening entertainment.
A humorous antiquated verse recalls Adam and Eve and the fall from grace. Eve quips of a handsome brute and vows to trade the garments of paradise for practical items. The speaker directs readers to a hardware store by Griggs Co for bugles, harness, knives, forks, spoons, and a granite pan as fashion and utility items for fallen man.
A concise notice catalogs various points of interest along West 6th Street and mentions notable locations in and around the city. The item highlights local sites, landmarks, and areas of interest with brief pointers for readers exploring the city.
Rev. O Byrne, district superintendent of the Kansas Children's Home Society, has moved his Ottawa office to a central location serving Douglas, Johnson, Linn, Franklin, Anderson, Osage and Coffey counties. The society aims to place needy children in suitable homes with six state districts led from Topeka by Rev. C S Morrow.
Wichita April 10 186- Cantein W T Brown recruiting officer today recruited a company of Simen who selected officers Hast Meh and will be sent to the enemy of instruction at Topeka next Tuesday. The nations Cusntsmen hers deimine a grievance against the governor for not recognizing their regimental organization refused to offer themselves as a company. Eight, how er enlisted In the evening L Everett elected captain first lieutenant and W second lieutenant. TheLieutenants bi had regular army service.
Leavenworth April 20 George W Few of this place received a telegram from the war department to go to Tampa Fla at once to take charge of Government transport trains in the Cuban campaign. Few has long been wagon master here and will oversee crossing plains with wagon trains and Indian mules for supplies.
Leavenworth April 30 Veterans from Kansas urged national government action to bar liquor sales to members of National Military Home. Grand Army committee drafted a bill for Congress to close saloons near Leavenworth and forbids any sale of intoxicants to home residents with severe penalties and no suspension of judgment.
Leavenworth April 30 There is a rupture between Newman Erb and Capt. D Bethel one of the largest stockholders since L M Erbs resignation as local superintendent last summer Newman Erb says he will resign and Leavenworth residents hope a local man will take charge John Hannon was asked about buying the Electric road he would not confirm but said he would like to own it and believes it would be cheap at the price he is one of Leavenworths wealthiest men and an accredited financier.
William Rose claimed Texas ties and posed as a Santa Fe officer to extort money from farmers for fake arrests. G C Montgomery and John Law nabbed him at Paul Seligman’s farm in Newkirk. He pled guilty to a misdemeanor, receiving a $20 fine and 30 days in jail.
Six hundred members of the Degree of Honor auxiliary to the A. O. U. W. will meet in Leavenworth next week for annual sessions. A reception is planned Tuesday, with business meetings in Chickering hall, and a concert banquet and dance Wednesday at Turner hall. Delegates from over the state number between five hundred and a thousand, with elaborate preparations and excursions arranged for visitors.
Colu mbus Ohio April 36 A remarkable case shows a body alive over a week after death in this city Mrs Susan G Green 72 of 50 East Swansires died April 19 asthmatic bronchitis lying in casket in parlor without odor flowers surround inscription We meet again funeral sermon was preached last Sunday interment delayed until its dead or alive status is confirmed also an ad for Union Pacific train times to Kansas City
An old newspaper blurb touts Union Pacific and Santa Fe services between Kansas City and Topeka with multiple daily departures. It markets various trains, including an 8:20 am and a 4:00 pm service, claiming fast connections and first class comfort.
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