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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1898
Page
6
Daily ads announce low prices on sugar coffee yeast crackers and wafers with dramatic phrases. Early arrival advised to maximize savings on items like granulated sugar tea coffee yeast oats beans and canned goods alongside fresh butter cheese and meats at reduced weekly rates.
In London on August 1, celebrated actress and singer Marie Tempest quietly married Cosmo Stuart. Stuart, a wealthy actor and backer of theatre ventures, joins Tempest in a union described as intimate. The couple’s recent projects include a stage comedy backed by Fannie Ward.
Developments point toward a compromise in the Pane Pana miners strike. After a conference with owners Frank Frazer and D. H. Hares of Lincoln and Superintendent Julius Broehl, a proposal was given to George Crave, president of the rivers' union, to reopen the mine with union oversight at 20 cents per ton by the miners, with the company supplying equipment. The plan, about 3 cents below the state board rate, was rejected by the union. Company officials expect a new round within a few days.
A World dispatch from Madrid reports President McKinley has shifted the peace agenda to a U S Spain settlement over the Philippines, provoking European powers led by France and Germany to seek influence and restrain U S actions. Paris says America should lead in Cuba and resist concerted European pressure, while Germany downplays any Philippine designs and withdraws ships to protect Americ an interests.
The interview profiles a Bourgois representative arguing Americans wage a pacific war with clarity and humanity. Deloncle praises U S aims while Sheller contrasts war conduct with German restraint. Madrid awaits U S reply to Spanish peace note as French German and Austrian ambassadors confer.
Ready for a staged Battle of Mantia recreation at the fair grounds tonight. The 1000 foot set spans the fort at Cavite with bristling guns while American and Spanish ships exchange fire near the bay. James Cunliffe directs a 14 expert crew in a 60 minute spectacle labeled the finest Paln company display yet with a concert by Marshall band to open.
Maaria Aug 1 Liberal says peace commissioners to meet in London to discuss disposal of the Philippine islands Cuban debt payment avoidance of Cuba and Porto Rico and ownership of war material in the Antilles General Correa Spain war minister is said to be actively arranging repatriation of Suz tage soldiers with the first death expected by late August in Spain.
A scrap note recovered from the third floor of 415 Kansas Avenue after Saturday morning fire suggests a potential lead. Chief Strauss is investigating as authorities say the blaze began mid morning and may have incendiary origins.
An order directs General Coupin Két of the Polish army corps to sail from Tampa to Porto Rico aboard the transport Anenkay unless another vessel arrives for quarantine before the stated time. The move appears surprising as part of a larger force and plans are unsettled.
Reports from Ponce detail rail line securing from Ponce to Yauco with mines neutralized and troops advancing toward San Juan. General Miles expects transport arrivals with General Schwan and Mohawk unit. 400 troops and 26 artillery under General Henry ordered toward Ponce. Sixteenth Pennsylvania en route to Juana Diaz. Spanish volunteers surrender as Porto Rican cities embrace US authority amid Stars and Stripes enthusiasm.
Governor authorized promotions after disputes over officer recommendations and petitioned soldiers. The changes include Miryd not promoted, Keramer She promoted to first lieutenant, Calkins to captain, Focker to first lieutenant, Hanson to captain, Niles to first lieutenant, Lanny to second lieutenant, Brandt promoted, and Mamiller elevated to second lieutenant replacing Boyd who resigned.
Kansas boys with the Twentieth Kansas stationed near Sim Francisco are said to be engaged to California girls. A Kansas City listener reports most soldiers are in love with local women and may wed after peace. The tale prompts Kansas girls to seek traveling suitors. Also noted: death of Mrs. Emily Long at her daughter’s home on Second Street after a paralytic stroke. Funeral held Thursday with burial at the city cemetery. A Topeka resident advertises mineral water and a Omaha return train via the Santa Fe line on August 24.
John Falk, an employee of the Metropolitan Cable Co., was struck with a pick and killed by Captain W H Reed a second hand dealer at East Eighth street after a quarrel over a used store trade. Reed 66 years old, with a troubled temper, is held after a coroner’s inquest and investigation.
The new bankruptcy law began today with two men seeking declarations. Peter E. Emery of Lawrence, once in banking, lists assets near 40 dollars. Nets Johnean, Santa Fe employee, claims liabilities around 106 dollars and seeks relief from creditors. Other banks hold debts against various locals, including Libery Nation Bank, Merchant’s National Bank, and Santa Fe creditors. Emery reports no property beyond sixty dollars from Santa Fe.
Washington July 1 Secretary Alger and Secretary Tang meet with the president to discuss the Philippine crisis. Leavenworth Labor Day plans include Marshall's Band and 700 Topekans. The parade committee reports progress in securing business support and parade seats. Topeka unions will join with six to seven hundred locals and Marshall's band arriving for the event. The Horse Shoers' association resolves to march in leather aprons and dark attire.
City council committee on water works will report favorably on petitions to call an election on a water works proposition to build a new plant. The plan aims for city ownership after a period, but voters may reject a costly project versus buying the current plant in three years. The council is believed to push the matter quickly though delays remain, and opposition argues the price is high.
Guests at Berwyn hotel 148 North State Street awoke to a rapidly spreading blaze at 3 a.m. Fire trapped many on upper floors. Three died, including musician William Stederman, 25, and Liederman who jumped from the fifth floor. Dozens injured, some unconscious, as residents and passersby aided in exits and rescues amid smoke and flames.
Judge Thayer issued a restraining order to block city enforcement of the premium stamp rule. The hearing is scheduled for September.
Today's market report notes wet weather and slow harvests pressuring wheat as traders turn bearish amid corn declines. Receipts were light with 8 cars, while September futures softened on expectations of lower demand. price movement showed weakness across the board as rainfall affected crop prospects.
Chicago livestock market notes receipts estimated at 16 000 hogs with steady to higher openings. Prices showed firm or slight gains into Saturday, with intermarket weakness noted toward late sessions. Western stockers and feeders active as bids held firm amid market tone.
Market notes mixed with garbled text referencing money, trade activity, and mentions of names and places in unclear context. The readable fragments suggest market or financial chatter, with sporadic references to dates and individuals, though specifics are largely obscured.
Weather and market notes from Topeka and Chicago depict wheat futures and prices, with references to Minneapolis and Chicago markets. Forecasts predict warmer conditions and possible showers tonight and Tuesday, with general fall and wind patterns noted.
Wrecked OCR note reports a dark colored Jersey cow missing from a property near tenth street. Dr Hamilisa is seeking a second baby at the corner of Tenth near Journal Street with a request for care and further details.
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