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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1898
Page
8
An old veteran testimonial from St. Augustine Florida describes using Ayer's Ague Cure to treat fever and ague during a wartime Kansas campaign. He reports swift recovery for himself and companions, claiming lifelong health after trying many remedies.
Early reports describe a schooner wreck near Kotzebue Sound and the North Pacific coast. Survivors, including crew members and passengers, work to evacuate by small boats and ascend the Kawark river seeking aid.
The semi official North German Gazette defends its Manila report on Admiral Dewey. It asserts the German consul at Manila confirmed the imperial view and that American inquiries were answered with assurances. The piece cites Dewey and concedes possible wartime misinterpretations while stressing accuracy.
The Rev Dr Arehl Bald Beatty, rector of St Episcopal Church in the city, celebrated fifty years in pastoral service. A Civil War chaplain, he is regarded as a leading divine of the west. a patriotic sermon marked the centennial observance.
The Direct Line to Denver Salt Lake City and Portland runs via the Union Pacts offering Pullman Palace Sleepers Tourist Sleepers Chair Cars Dining Cars and various onboard amenities. For timetable and full information contact F A Lewis city ticket agent and J Fulton depot agent. Collars and cuffs laundered by Peerless Steam Laundry.
Ten detectives pursued burglars who tunneled and blasted vaults at a seed company on Klazie Street. Lt Perry led a high risk raid up a six story building, clashing with iron gates and a crowded stairway. Despite brave effort, the robbers escaped and the group returned amid a tainted street scene and stunned onlookers.
A westbound Santa Fe overland train near Winslow Arizona derailed after striking a broken rail at 6 30 am. Forty two passengers were aboard most had scratches or minor injuries. Ray Goeding son of the Kingman station agent was killed outright. Injured were treated at Winslow and railroad officials prepared reports and replacements for the destroyed Pullman car.
General Merriam authorized to recruit in the Hawaiian Islands and fan territories for California department forces. Adjutant General Corbin reports the president directs that volunteers from Hawaii may join the regular army, up to one infantry battalion, with officers named and men organized for duty at Cilminal Harbor.
In Ottawa on August 3, a pet monkey owned by J W Hughes of 2 Kent Street killed itself by hanging. The animal, brought from Westport, had received care but apparently preferred death, climbing to its cage top, using a coat hanger as a noose to end its life.
Postmaster General Emory Smith announced new rules restricting mail to Spain and dependencies and allowing postal communication with Ponce Porto Rico. The order mirrors the Santiago communication and directs army and naval mail via Washington DC to Porto Rico. Mail for Shatter's army and the Cuba fleet remains routed through Key West as before.
The Grocers association met at Trades Assembly Hall to arrange the second annual picnic. With Chiron Hanley absent, W Fi Weber was named temporary chair. Maj T Anderson replaced Chas Wolff on the parks committee. Next meeting at the same hall Friday night with broad attendance planned.
The weekly bulletin reports general conditions across divisions with hot dry weather in places, widespread rain areas in Logan through southeastern counties, and variable crop prospects. Wheat plowing, harvesting, and haying progress, with notable hay shipments and occasional drought impacts. Summer tourist tickets to Colorado offered by Santa Fe at 24.0% round trip until Sept 4.
A severely afflicted patient describes years of painful skin disease treated by various doctors for a contagious condition. After trying multiple remedies, permanent relief came with Cericums ointment and related products. The testimonial states dramatic improvement and long term health after the treatment.
Emperor and Empress of Germany arrived at Friedrichsruhe with Baron Von Bulow to pay respects to the late Prince Bismarck. Crowds from Hamburg and beyond gathered as detachments kept order, while a funeral service conducted in the reformed church cited Corinthians. The imperial party then proceeded to Berlin after a brief castle stay and farewells with the Bismarck family.
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Commander KH Taseing detached from Norfolk navy yard to command the gunboat Bennington, heading toward the Hawaiian Islands to relieve Lieutenant Commander J. F. Mosher aboard the Albatross. C.K. Hurna moved from Albatross to Bennington as executive officer.
In Oskaloosa Indiana August 3 General J B Weaver was nominated for congress by Democratic Populist and Silver Republican delegates in separate conventions yesterday afternoon for the Sixth district. The action unites multiple parties behind his candidacy.
Omaha Exposition runs June 1 to October 31 inviting visitors from cheap access by the Burlington Route and Santa Fe lines. Special excursions and fast trains from Topeka at 5 p.m. via Santa Fe reach Omaha by the evening. agents Wakeley and Elliot promote the event. Old newspapers and exchanges are offered at the Journal office. Whitmore Bros. operate a barber shop at 735 Kas Ave.
Washington reports Camp Alger will be abandoned and about 26 000 soldiers moved to a healthier site near Manassas Virginia. Secretary Alger approved the plan after Surgeon Sternberg advised reforms. The departure will be by marching order to gain training in mobility with brigades kept separate. Some units may head to Porto Rico later.
The miners' union asks Sheriff Thompson to disarm deputies from Denver hired by Northern Coal to guard Blitehell mine workers. The sheriff is believed to sympathize with strikers and may grant the request. The union protests the company's refusal to accept the state arbitration board's decision.
Assistant Secretary Howell releases figures showing total expenditures including Pacific railroad items at 442,465,082 and receipts from Pacific roads at 4,041,761,203 leaving a deficit of 38,087,247. He notes war drains and estimates April to June costs at 98,094,188, with the year ending still in deficit reduction.
West Superior Wis Aug 3 The steam ship Alexander McDougall the largest whaleback yet built has left the slip for Mesabe ore docks with a 6000 ton load. Captain McDougall inventor predicts future direct routes from Superior to Europe and from Duluth to Montreal.
Topeka native Earl Gangerson writes July 18 from front of Santiago with Twepeth regular infantry report. He describes trench work, a flag of truce, heavy rain, and hopes of surrender while noting heavy losses on both sides. Ottawa payment mentions a $475000 award to Canadian sealers from Washington.
Ellsworth Aug. 3 Theodore Sterntens of Ellsworth was commissioned Paytanter in the arm and left this city this evening for San Francisco, in charge for Marvel Hi clerk EO Hopkins accompanies him.
Queen of Denmark Til Zondon Aug 3 reports the Princess of Wales will depart for Copenhagen tomorrow due to her mother’s serious illness. Also notes Santa Fe Route dining cars cooled by electric fans and advertises a laundry service promising color-safe dyeing of colored shirts and waists.
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