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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1898
Page
8
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In Larned Kansas on August 2 a house fire at The Munger residence endangers Jesse Monger who is badly burned while escaping. Jewelry valued at $1,000 stolen from J Patterson’s hotel grip linked to a Chicago ring company. London reports the death of William David Murray, fourth Earl of Mansfield, a former treasury official and church of Scotland lord high commissioner.
The Rock Island Flyer is highlighted as the best train for Kansas City travel with a 7 30 departure from Leaven Topeka and an arrival in Kansas City at 3 35 am returning from Kansas City at 7 20 arriving in Topeka at 0 Dom.
An advertisement touts Peerless Steam Laundry promising quick service and refunds of 25 cents, followed by a summer tourist ticket offer for 42Celvendo and a round trip of 24 dollars via the Santa Fe Route. The Omaks Exposition Fast train departs Topeka at 4 55 a m, arriving in Omaha the same day.
General Shafter forwards the Commiss ioners report of the Spanish army surrender at Santiago de Cuba on July 13. He notes 6,000 more troops captured, little loss of life, and describes Santiago as heavily fortified. He discusses logistics, sickness fears, and the need to move prisoners and munitions to Guantanamo and Spain.
Mrs Falk lies dying from burns after an explosion while her husband Jobe Falk died in a stove quarrel police accuse Captain W M Reed of fatally striking him with a pick during a Saturday night dispute The coroner's jury adjourned recommending Reed be held for murder in the first degree The case centers on alleged intent and whether the strike was justified amid the family tragedy and lingering injuries.
New York Aug Bob Fitesimmons said today he was ready to arrange a fight with Shan Jeffries and would sign to meet Kid McCoy if he wins while also challenging Corbett. He argued Jeffries is the rightful challenger, noted Corbett’s past title, and said he would fight any middle or heavyweight contender not yet defeated for championship honors.
Washington August 2 The Treasury officials and lawmakers debated what counts as mixed flour under the war revenue act. Congressmen Tawney urged a broad reading that would tax any flour containing wheat as the principal ingredient, while Treasury lawyers argued for a narrower scope. Commissioner Scott held that any flour containing wheat flour should be taxed under the act.
Detectives McAnany and Haye arrested the jeweler’s rival, Huy McClain, in the Ninth and Walnut area after noting a bulge at his hip. A concealed revolver, jeweled accessories, and a Shriner’s charm necklace were seized. He faces charges of carrying concealed weapons and awaits arraignment.
The Union Milling Company of Cape Girardeau Missouri will file a claim with the state department seeking recovery of a cargo of flour seized by Spain in Havana harbor. The flour, altered to 50 pound packs against Cuban law, was later used for Spanish troops after Havana’s blockade was announced.
James A. Ruppe of Marinette veteran of the Mexican Seminole and civil wars travels on foot toward Cincinnati to attend the national Grand Army encampment. He started Tuesday morning at about 25 miles a day and expects to finish with about 10 miles daily. He plans to reach the event before October when he will be sixty.
Randolph H Waters, once missing for years, stood beside a grave in Elmwood cemetery and read the epitaph placed two years earlier by his sister who believed him dead for thirty three years. Waters had vanished during the Civil War era from Louisville where his father worked for the Courier Journal. He later rejoined family, learned his mother had died, and finally discovered the inscription on the opposite side of his sister's marble shaft.
Capt Reynolds, mustering officer, commends the colored troops in camp for excellent behavior and discipline. He notes arrivals of guns uniforms and encampment gear, praises crowd management at a show, and states no arrests have occurred since muster in. Local residents echo the positive assessment of their conduct.
New Yien reports the Duchess of Marlborough spoke at a national school bazaar and fancy fair in Bicester praising education as a duty of individuals and governments. She declared the bazaar open and wished it success, urging support for educational progress and civilization.
ENORMOUS CONCERN. New York aims to introduce needle making as a major industry within a short time to rival European firms that now hold a monopoly. Inline T Rosenheimer of the London Needle Company asserts plans to form America Needle Company in New York with a factory capacity for 500 workers and up to 2,000,000 needles daily, funded by at least 206,000 dollars in capital. He notes promoters include former Wall Street men and predicts rapid expansion beyond English outputs.
Burglars blew open the northern door of the Santa Fe depot in Salina during the night between 12:30 and 12:40. They took about $20 in money and a gold watch owned by operator T. R. Meele, while the exact cash inside the safe remains unverified as books have not yet been checked. It is believed nitro glycerine was used to force the safe open.
Omaha Exposition announced from June 1 to October 1, designed as the grandest exposition in the United States outside the World's Fair. Located near Missouri and Mississippi Valleys, tickets allow stopovers. Burlington Route promoted for easy travel to and through Omaha with reduced excursion rates. A. L. Wakeler and C. Fry are listed officials.
Kansas City Gilliss Theater will pass from J M Crawford to trustees Scarritt Join and William Campbell. Judge Sloyer ruled the lease to Crawford void, with theater revenues once meant for charity. Crawford claimed no profits due to the theatrical trust and lack of attractions.
Topeka defeated Salina 6 yesterday in a well played game. McGreevy pitched effectively with two bases on balls. Krueger at third made sharp plays though a fumble nearly altered the outcome. Jack OConnell named captain. he made a standout fielding play with bases loaded. Crowd was large and enthusiastic. next games set for 6 25 and 4 o'clock aloha.
Aaugust meeting room buzzed as Populists push to dictate terms among the fusion trio. Rumors tied lieutenant governor to free silver Republicans and state attorney general to Democrats while Populists seek control of the ticket with Edminster Thompson Gaffin or Weir favored for top post. Delegates consider Holt Holcomb as a possible compromise but wary of Populist opposition to a third term. The three parties plan to reconvene at 8:30 with potential all night sessions.
Murdo Murray of Lawrence plans a city visit as local snapshots note council adjournment for a meeting on the Battle of Shine. Fulton is confined to his room after a Wichita railroad wreck.
Martin Snyder an 18 year old from Grand Rapids was shot and killed by a footpad near Slat Creek while sleeping in a camp with three companions. The attacker rifled the dead boy’s pockets taking a few dollars and silver. a partner fled, both still at large as a suspected part of a gang tracking the Forepaugh and Bell circus.
Ardmore, I T August 2 A special to the Post Dispatch says the Dawes commission began a census of the Indians. This marks the final census before allotment of lands. The Cherokee council at Tahlequah is considering a move toward dislodging lands into severalty, a plan favored by Chief Mayes.
The Alma and Burlingame line is reorganized with Howel Jones of Topeka as president. The Burlingame and Northwestern will be operated by Santa Fe before the change. Old M A & B tracks Alma to Manhattan likely torn up. new line under eastern division revision. Significant cattle in transit to Kansas City flagged as a major item for the road in past six months.
In Hiawatha on August 2, W. L Stuart of Troy was nominated for Niles of the Twenty second Judicial district after a three session convention. The ballot in number 3,80 favored Stuart, while Cy Leland secured a convention delegate role and reportedly aided the Stuart nomination though he pledged support to Buckles of Brown County.
The Onondaga Whisk Broom works in Syracuse plans relocating to Hutchinson. The plant employs about 90 to 100 workers with capacity for fifty grows daily. They sell in large quantities to eastern white dealers and will continue making brooms locally as shipments proceed.
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