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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1898
Page
6
A Mills Adams Co sale advertises linen skirts with various hems and widths, white duck and pique skirts, linen and pique suits, and shirt waists at reduced prices from 1.00 to 3.25 and lower, with bold center-door display and sale marks.
Pittehure district miners decide to strike August 10 if August terms of the Chicago agreement are not enforced. A series of strikes to spread to Yale district and others, aiming to compel New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Co to pay penalties for underpayments. Union leaders call for peaceable enforcement, not violence, and authorize a five percent levy to fund strike costs.
Portland dispatch quotes a Republican candidate addressing harmony, war pride, and postwar challenges. He praises soldiers and sailors, notes no active campaign in his district, and urges adherence to time honored methods while hoping for guidance from supporters.
General Wade and staff arrived in Washington from Chattanooga to confer with the secretary of war before leading his entire corps to Porto Rico. Captain J. For. Biker wired that he would join Wade today.
William Stover aged two son of Herman Stover of Lecompton drowned while swimming in the Kan River. He went beyond his depth and was swept downriver. Herman Stover is identified as the engineer for Weaver Ore.
Weather Indications report generally fair conditions for tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures were 82 at noon 78 in the evening and 85 degrees in the shade. wind varied. Also notes a sale at six cents for old exchanges and a brief line about the Journal office bundle.
A mysterious assault in Baltimore may imply triple murder. Mrs Hanna Lillis age 34, Winifred Lillis age 7, and Mrs Hessie Whetlen age 42 were found bleeding with head injuries after daybreak at 11 South Lemners alley near the wharves. Two Black men reported seeing a negro leaving the house, but no motive is known as physicians fear for the victims.
Tangled wreckage near La Boursigne described with dozens of missing bodies and a steamship mystery. New York dispatch notes men wearing belts, a vessel named Huwathw, and a voyage from Malltax in Weneley as authorities search for survivors.
Washington Aug 2 detailed condition of affairs at Santiago with daily death list shown in telegrams from Shafter. Sanitary condition for July 28 lists 4 161 fever cases. yellow fever and malaria noted among soldiers including Private P D Journey and George Io Lees. Major illnesses such as dysentery and malarial fever appear across Michigan and New York units. hospital wounded and sick count given at 2 031. Grain-O beverage ad and Santa Fe Route dining cars referenced.
San Francisco telegraph reports rising prospecting failures as searchers abandon gold quests for coal. Canadian revenue from the Yukon exceeds two million last year, with Humboldt and Seattle dispatches noting large gold imports and dozens of fortunes. Mentions Antone Stagder, Violet Raymon, and several miners with substantial holdings. Local reports from Seattle, Port Townsend, and other Pacific coast towns describe heavy gold movements and abandoned searches.
Deputy County Attorney James He lixy claims his actions in the Meteher Heims case were not official, saying he acted for May DeFox when collecting funds. He states he collected as a private individual, handed the receipt to the woman, and did not prompt her to sign any agreement.
Secretary of State W E Bush announced methods for Kansas volunteers to vote in the upcoming election. Ballots will be old fashioned with long slips labeled Republican Republican and Democratic. Five candidates below the county race and printed crinket slips will be distributed to soldiers to study before voting day.
The readable text describes violent assaults on Black people during a historical period, noting flogging and public punishment. It mentions arrests or detentions, transportation to depots, forced labor, and punishment of women. The account is fragmentary and preserves neutral but grim reporting of cruelty and racial violence.
Advertisement promotes a grand exposition in Omaha with world class appeal and cross-midwest accessibility. It urges travelers to use the Burlington Route for convenient rail access and touts stopover options, with promotional mentions of tickets and travel plans. Also listed are arnica ointment, a medical claim, and dental service pricing as unrelated notices.
A serialized scene follows a person named I and Edith as they fill a blank confession book with intimate questions and answers. The dialogue reveals flirtation, self-doubt, social pressure, and the craving to reveal true feelings, ending with a crest of humorous, revealing revelations about marriage and personal ambition.
A humorous debate between an elderly beau and a young woman about marriage dowries and incentives. They joke that payments would rise yearly to entice brides, sparking questions about fairness and women’s independence. The piece satirizes market logic in courtship and notes a sharp editorial stance on a theatre review mishap.
A collage of OCR oddities shows conversations among Miss Cotting Mr. Born and Byrum about visiting before moving into a new house as work progresses. Interspersed quotes reference ship Cristobal Colon and editorial banter about Cervera’s ship and an amendment. Names include Cristobal Colon and Charles ton.
In this brief exchange Mrs. Racy asks if physicians have changed as Mrs. Stacy confirms. The old doctor supposedly forgot himself by recommending a seaside retreat or a mountain resort during the troubling Spanish situation.
A collage of quotable lines and jumbled captions from newspapers retold as stray bits. It includes references to Washington Star Chicago Tribune New York Journal Town Topics and Chicago Record, with varying witticisms about war salaries Sundays and engagements.
At Camp Thomas Tennessee the paymasters are due to arrive tomorrow to begin payment work. nearly 31500 will be paid. General Wade's expedition is rumored but no details from Washington. General Breckenridge to relieve Brigadier General Frank. Culver orders discipline for officers absent without leave. Fifth Army Camp improvements show progress. Second Kentucky awaits equipment for new recruits who have little clothing or shoes.
Sam Kimble of Mantatan, a Democrat leader, visits Topeka amid Republican hopes and disillusion among Populists. He hints at possible Republican state ticket support while noting dissent in the Democrats. Calderhead appears strong as a Democratic rival in the district.
Local Missimary 557 clergy from the First Methodist church will host a thimble party all day Thursday August 4 to finish work for the Albuquerque school. The event was announced on Wednesday night after a vocal program. A bankruptcy court today listed Alpert H Lamplicar of Santa Ana as a party to the case with assets around $3091 and other claims. Bribery charges are reported from Victorias British Columbia with Peruvians involved and accusations of corruption.
A late market report from Chicago and Midwest exchanges notes mixed wheat demand and price movements with export concerns. Prices show declines and rallies across September and December contracts, with provisions and rye futures mentioned along with fostered activity in corn and oats markets.
A fragmented market update notes cattle receipts and hog prices, with feeder cattle and stockers detailed by region. It mentions Western and Texas feeders, Kansas City produce market, and New York Money Market values, plus general price levels for cash, paper, and exchange rates.
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