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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1898
Page
7
A compact report notes daily averages for the second quarter of 1897 at 70 256 and for months in 1898 at 5 055, indicating a comparison with the prior year. Data appears in terse figures reflecting quarterly and monthly totals with incomplete digits.
The State Journal proclaims its prominence with full day leased wire AP service and four Linotypes. It notes a modern three story brick building at Topeka with glass fronts and a southeast corner location. Circulation grew from 800 to over 15 000 daily under current management, averaging over 3 000 new readers yearly.
Forty deaths daily are reported in the city from malaria and dysentery with yellow fever cases noted. Sanitary Inspector Camanero urges thorough disinfection, drainage, and removal of dangerous waste to reduce the epidemic. Gen. Wood orders rapid cleaning measures to restore a healthier condition soon.
A Washington dispatch cites London sources saying Indian mints may convert to free coinage, with plans discussed to adjust the silver to gold ratio from 1 to 1.24 to 1 and a 28 to 1 ratio potentially triggering higher silver prices. Some doubt the report, though uncertainty stems from its unexpected nature.
Weather observer T. J. Jennings compiles July records noting the peak temperature reached one hundred degrees on a date in the month. The report summarizes the chill days and heat waves during the period and provides an outline of the month’s temperature extremes.
Fragmentary OCR summary lists greatest daily temperature average 34 on date 19 and least daily average 9 on date, plus precipitation figures and monthly totals. Mentions years 1885 1866 1895 and values 263 inches and 41 inches, with counts of clear partly cloudy and cloudy days.
A Chicago faction of the Fulveln Manufacturers association urges the McKinley administration to open Spanish ports in the Paris ocean to all American products. The telegram to the president calls for liberal terms and copies of the resolution be sent to McKinley. The directors, Shane, Conkey, Gelsen, and the secretary signed the resolutions.
Commissioner of Immigration North exposes in this city a loosely organized group named Wakaya ma dh Kad posing as Benevolent and social Society. Members are bound by a silent code to follow the majority, and all carry sword canes or blades while concealed blades are not allowed. The group allegedly solicits funds from Japanese allies across the state.
A Whig era monument is proposed for Junction City Kansas near Tomet cus Denes street. The stone sits pate area is 3 feet high and 4 feet wide with a plinth block. Geary County stone will be used at about $2000 funded by subscription. Jane Tavidsoe a hardware merchant will supervise the project with recitation at Junction City.
Rock Island and Missouri Pacific agents underbid each other as demoralized rates sweep through Atchison. J McKeon of Rock Island lured passengers with lower fares, while Charlie Styles of Missouri Pacific vows to beat any rate. Other roads join in the competition, aiming to secure the business and a conference is likely to resolve the dispute.
An early issue of the Halfway Journal recounts Frisby on the Santa Fe near Turner being misnamed Murphy after a potato producer requested a switch for easier shipping. The author urges renaming the station Murphy to honor the Irish American community and correct the error, labeling it a stain on official conduct.
An attractive booklet from the Santa Fe advertising dept presents The Moki Snake Dance by Walter Hough Ph D. It offers a popular account of the Pueblo ceremony of Tusayan Arizona with notes on life and custom. Illustrated with half tone engravings from photographs. Dances occur in August between the 1st and 7th and attract large crowds.
Santa Fe promotions show Fred Frakine a stenographer to the clerk position, with Mechnican’a office appointing Rockportress 208 in Iemus Atwood's office. Mr Feakin leaves. Kaxey Bean becomes timekeeper at Emporia. Russell Jennings replaces him as gamekeeper at Em.
Santa Fe management approves the new Star headlight design found superior to prior lights. The compact reflector sits about six inches deep and covers the right of way with the headlight’s enhanced beam. After Kansas City required smoke consumers, Santa Fe engineers report no arrests related to the change.
An engineer explains that regular communications with the Argentine roundhouse were common when a worker faced arrest for lacking a smoke consumer. Foreman Purcell would then bail him out. The Santa Fe engines now use smoke consumers and perform satisfactorily, while sand causes wear and requires more oil on western divisions due to blowing sand and sage brush.
August 5 in Newton Kansas the Santa Fe announces a policy shift. White passenger brakemen on the Oklahoma division south of Newton will be replaced by negro porters with brakemen reassigned to freight service. Reported changes may extend to the Emporia Yard Tracks. Civil Engineer Baxter and aide begin survey for two new western yard tracks and depot access. PB. W. Symmes, a Fourth Street flagman and 12 year railroad watchman, takes a two month vacation starting September 1 to attend the G A R reunion in Cincinnati.
A collage of short notes recalls events and people around Topeka. Officers travel, festivals approach, local meetings and repairs are slated, including gymnasium reopens and a carnival prep. Names like Kerrival Knights, Grovers association, and Pittsburgh roots appear alongside city infrastructure and court matters.
Charles B. Lobdell former Kansas House speaker who left the state’s short grass country to launch a weekly in Kansas City has quit the field. He has sold the job printing outfit and left the printing business for good. Previously he practiced law at Dighton.
Ralph M Easles secretary for the convention committee reports he is consulting eastern signers on the programme. He notes war conditions have raised interest and suggestions from prominent figures include a Nicaragua canal and international arbitration. A separate section will cover commercial aspects of new colonial possessions. Garfield park hosts a band concert. Santa Fe Route offers dining cars with electric fans for comfort.
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