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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1898
Page
4
A garbled relic of wartime chatter outlines global shifts as the US gains allies and territory, with stray references to Spain, England, Algeria, and Canada. It notes leadership claims, naval actions, and historic land grabs while musing on future government for distant islands and the vast scale of imperial holdings.
The Chicago News quotes a future congress scene, noting debates over pension extensions for a veteran from Santiago and a proposal to display a canary bird image in the center of Congress. It mentions the Ladrone Veterans, the Hispano-American war cadets, and a nod to national symbols, with Speaker Reed presiding.
A collage of lighthearted notes on social manners and public figures. Jests about dentists, glove menders, and a coat hole mingle with brief items on A Conan Doyle, European press satire, and stage names. Proverb-like quips round out the column with cheeky observations on fame, travel, and memory.
Mrs Alien Wheels From New York to Boston in Twenty Four Hours. She rode a bicycle from New York midnight to Boston arriving just before midnight, covering about 261 miles in under twenty four hours, fighting rain in Connecticut and passing through New Haven, Meriden, New Britain, Hartford, Springfield and Worcester. A cheering crowd welcomed her in Copley Square.
Aug 4. Silas Mitch ell, 22, reportedly eloped with his step mother Mrs W B Mitchell. They left for Ashleyburs By where they plan to marry. Mrs Mitchell's husband has gone in search of the eloper. Mitch ell is described as blind.
Chiccogy August 4 Alderman Schinke acts on a residents complaint about All Sainted Episcopal church bell tolling between 6 and 8 am daily for two months. Neighbors seek action. official review cites legal options and potential church bell suppression precedents.
In St Louis Australia a prank by Joe Henke impersonating a ghost with a sheet and mask frightens Miss Lizzie Siegle, daughter of Anton Henke, causing her to avoid the gate at night. Neighbors know the truth but keep the humor of the old German family tale.
On August 4 at Desplain es and Washington, South Water street merchant Alexander C. Martin and his stenographer Mina Ulner were brutalized by Martin’s wife, Mrs. Martin, who whipped them after chasing them from Martin’s office. Police arrested all four participants as the crowd dispersed near the Des Plaines station.
Donation of 25000 to the University of Chicago for special purposes announced at the 24th annual convocation in Kent theater. President Willan H Harper cited the gift as the largest, with Emmone Bialma giving 25000. The funds support the higher education of teachers. rooms open in September for a five year experiment.
Reports from Klondike describe desperate miners at Copper River fleeing and pleading for urgent federal aid. Messages indicate hunger and discontent with mining regulations as Dawson dispatches note growing disaffection with administration.
The notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts sores burns and skin ailments. It promotes Peerless Steam Laundry at 12 and 14 West 8th as the local service provider.
Atchison reports warrants issued for Ed Barrett and J. Bales over July 26 horse ordeal dragging Jesse Blanch. Charges allege torture of minors tied to a horse, with a potential penalty of fine or varying imprisonment. The injured boy’s condition worsened, public outrage grows over the practice, and the case heads to trial after bond.
Fr. Scott and M. M. Jones, secretary of the Bourbon county socialist party, announce a diligent countywide campaign. They claim strong support from old line populists and warn of a surprising socialist vote for Howe of Kansas. C. B. Kynard of New York city will lecture in Fort Scott on August 12, opening the campaign for the national socialist committee.
Leavenworth, Aug. 4. Bank reports show citizens subscribed about $300,000 to war bonds. Many subscriptions are for smaller amounts and some may be returned. Union Savings Bank notes $13,000 for patrons with varying amounts. largest single subscription was $4,900. About $100,000 of the total came through banks, with others via post office and express office, making exact totals hard to determine.
Atchison reports the probable death of Jack Miller from the Santiago battle. Miller, with Fritz Dahike, served in Company G of the Twentieth United States Infantry near the fighting’s rear. A letter from Fritz Dahike’s father notes July 1 to 4 clashes. Miller disappeared then, believed dead, while Dahike and Klopt stayed uninjured. Frank Rohr, with Fort Leavenworth regulars, recovered from fever.
The Wichita post office workers present Col Thomas G Fitch of the Twenty first Kansas Regiment with a field glass upon his retirement this week. A letter accompanies the gift praising his energy, administration, and faithful service to the people and country.
Cloud County Republicans name J. A. Rigby for county attorney William Johnson for clerk of court Miss Bertha Marlatt for county superintendent P Smith for probate judge W. T. Short. Delegates elected for senatorial convention with W Caldwell favored for state senator. Aug 4.
The steamship Silvia will sail next Saturday from the Atlantic basin Brooklyn for Ponce Puerto Rico carrying many passengers including merchants and tourists. The voyage aims to explore trade prospects in Porto Rico with cotton goods and accessories, with executives from the New York and Puerto Rico Steamboat company drafting berths and arranging cabin space for about 200 on deck.
M Emile Zola wins libel action against Petit Journal. Editor Jaget fined 5000 francs and each of two assistants fined 3000 francs. On leaving the court, editors were cheered while a woman shouting Vive Zola was chased and narrowly escaped mob violence.
Chicago August 4 The 18 month old daughter of a merchant in Schlesingerille Wik palyed with a tarpin gm monée long and threat ened to swallow it. Physicians believe unlikely child could swallow a hat pin yet x rays at Roentgen laboratory showed a pin in the stomach esophagus four inches long. The pin was removed by surgery after a hospital procedure.
New York on Aug 4 Howard Gould's steam yacht Niagara set sail passing Senny Hook at 11 25 in the forenoon. The skipper was young and Katherine Clemons, former Buffalo actress and leading lady in Buffalo Big, was chaperoned aboard. An elderly dowager who looked after her Tak chorage remained unnamed. Officials declined to reveal the destination or plans, while a young man quipped Gould may be abroad or merely taking a breath of fresh air.
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