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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1898
Page
4
The article surveys U S positions on Puerto Rico and the Philippines, noting Rhode Island and Ireland influenced views, while General Miles and Dewey figures appear amid negotiations. It highlights strategic stakes, referencing Diaz and Croker, with a focus on territorial expansion and potential outcomes in the Caribbean and Pacific theaters.
New York World notes a significant wartime coincidence with the Santiago pier building expedition sailing aboard the Gay bound for Santiago. The two yachts two scows three lighters and a erecting derrick will be reinforced at Newport News by Panama with 100 skilled mechanics 250 laborers and lumber tools and equipment. The move is seen as highly consequential for the island of Cuba.
The text envisions the Shafter expedition as a peace mission rather than war. It argues American protection will uplift Cuba with sanitation, street paving, and honest governance, leading to political reform and security. Santiago will become a thriving modern city within a year, reflecting prosperity spread to all Cuba under the new order.
A Kansas youth takes his date to a picnic, she refuses to accompany him home, and the father sues for reimbursement. The row centers on whether unchaperoned invitations create a binding obligation and if the man’s rejection justifies legal action. The piece notes wider debates in American life and mentions writings by Garland and a political science professor.
A garbled collection of climate, manners, and aphorisms from a small town paper. Snippets touch on water, fashion, marriage, and social conduct, with scattered references to figures like Admiral Dewey, General Shafter, and a Galena Times note. The text reads as a collage rather than a single cohesive story, preserving era voice and local tone.
Washington reports to Secretary Alger that ammunition expenditure for Krag-Jorgenson rifles has been far less than expected. General Plaxtr states the six cartridge discharges per rifle have not increased overall ammo use beyond that of earlier single breech loaders.
A reflective piece on the Rough Riders and Theodore Roosevelt, praising the unit for uniting diverse Americans under a common purpose. The essay extols their adaptability, patriotism, and the broader ideal of civic virtue shaping the republic, noting their formation from varied backgrounds amid hardship and sacrifice.
Fragmentary account links a central figure to Roosevelt era politics, mentioning Harvard education in 1590, roles as New York assemblyman and police commissioner candidate, and writings. It notes involvement in reform efforts, museum forensics, and references to photographs of five and other forensics from a March issue of a weekly.
In Washington Chairman Hull argued for a larger army, proposing about 100000 men as appropriate. He warned that a reduced force around 26000 would be insufficient and that adjustments would require support from both houses. Hull urged timely action and submissions to the military affairs committee for further study.
William Calmeux of Peshody Kansas reports relief from rheumatism grip and general weakness after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He says weight returned and strength rose by about 20 percent after several bottles. Ad touts Hood's as the best blood purifier sold by all druggists for 65 cents.
A young man, John Eagleton, killed himself with a revolver after a day of business in Ellaworth. He left a wife and infant, and his death occurred on the Gibson farm east of Kam polis. No motive is known though he once held a lucrative position as a diamond expert in Boston and had traveled widely in the West.
Walter Fisher, 21, of Fulton, Kansas, is in custody in Fort Scott after his parents reported violent mood shifts and threats to harm a windmill blade. Constable Keating, TP, and John Shaffer brought him in as he raved about war, bicycles, and religion. Probate court to hear his sanity today at 2.
Levi Moore a Crawford county six year inmate escaped from the state penitentiary at Linaing while working on the state road south of Lansing. Guards misstep allowed the break as Moore ran into roadside bushes and hid. He had about eighteen months to serve from a 195 conviction for robbery. recapture reported after a late hour yesterday.
Prospecting for water at Ninnexeih near Helle Plain moves forward with B Evany of Newton operating a new water works system. City pays him 100 for his time and machines plus four wages. If water is found, plans include piping and an electric light plant, with total cost not to exceed 126000. City to issue bonds and own both plants.
Saline county furnishes one of two hundred second lieutenants in the regular army. Mark Wheeler, 25, of Bridgeport, son of Robert Wheeler, studied at the agricultural college Manhattan and trained under Captain Cavanaugh. He ranked 12th of 28 at Leavenworth, obeyed Adjutant General Corbin’s orders, and starts for Atlanta with the Fourth Infantry tonight.
Local spectacle planned for September 1 in Aus Iola will showcase a dramatic gas display designed to burn itself in memory for attendees within forty miles. Organizer LC Beatty cautions it will be a memorable event for the community.
A local resident grants use of land northeast of Northrup place for a gas display. Proposals include piping gas up and down, lighting the square, procuring whistles from the Fourth of July display, and playing a few tunes to draw visitors to Iola on September.
Private John Brown of Company A Twentieth Infantry, a Liverpool-born Englishman, discharged after 31 years in U S service. Enlisted in Troop B First New York Lincoln Cavalry in the 1860s, he served through Civil War era and Indian campaigns. He may reenlist and then retire with excellent character.
A deal was completed early yesterday morning whereby J C Lysie of Kelly Lysie Milling purchases half of John Kelly's stake. The change takes effect September 1 when Kelly retires. The partnership has 17 years history, the firm is one of the west’s most prosperous, with annual capacity of 250000 barrels. Kelly may join Witke Packing soon, entering a related venture.
Newton officials plan to draft an ordinance at the next council meeting to raise salaries. The city clerk would go from 75 to 90 per month, the cemetery sexton from 25 to 50, and the waterworks superintendent from 50 to 75, with other officers possibly receiving increases as well.
Lieut C B Meyer of the Third Cavalry has been returned to active duty and discharged from hospital. His wound near Sat azo has healed and he can rejoin his regiment or be assigned to Fort Leavenworth for recruiting duty. He reported to Adjutant General Corbin by letter and expects to serve near Fort Leavenworth rather than Mon-tauk Point.
Pittsburg sees Arnott & Co. install an electric machine coal digger in recent weeks. It is the first in the immediate area, replacing several miners. At Yale quilling camp, three machines are in use and more are planned. Electricians work at Arnott & Co. to prepare for two additional machines.
In Paola on August 3 the Populists and Democrats of Miami county met in separate conventions and nominated a fusion county ticket with Dr J F Hall for county attorney Joyce for probate judge J P Bar for superintendent Miss Mamie Glen for representative Paul Russell for commissioner and Charles Moore. The Democrats endorsed the Chicago platform and state convention actions at Atchison Belleville. On August 5 the Republicans of Republic county nominated B McCall for clerk of court Lucy Howard for county superintendent BT Fullen for county attorney J T Patterson for representative J Woodward for commissioner A W Miller for Independence. On August 8 the Republicans and independents of Montgomery county met and nominated T S Salatitel for county attorney N M Rlow for probate judge Muins for clerk of the district court H Kennedy for superintendent of schools F M Benefiel and Henry Conrad for representatives.
Miss Katherine Withers of Port Scott, who left home Thursday to marry A. E. Atkinson of Emporia and went to Kansas City, arrived there and was taken into custody by officers at the request of her father J. W. Withers, a Fort Scott merchant. Migs Withers stated the situation.
Joe Withers recalls possible Fort Scott elopement with Katherine Withers. U. E. Atkinson, en route to Newton, says he learned of the KC rumor from a city paper and denies plans to marry. He says Katherine had quarreled with her parents and would not return home.
Herington city plans to abandon the electric light plant on August 15 while keeping water service intact. The move follows years of deficits totaling about 5200 dollars and monthly shortfalls from 150 to 200 dollars despite careful management, with the city facing heavy floating indebtedness and creditor pressure. The decision aims to reduce running costs and protect other creditors while preserving water service.
Priteburg visitors from Higin and company president Young toured Kansas cities on a fact‑finding mission for an extensive creamery business. Meetings with local businessmen aimed to locate two to three branch houses, citing Illinois success and Kansas railroad access as favorable for sourcing cream from farms within 30 to 40 miles.
Jim McCormick of Mt Hopetag sues William A Daily of Vernon Ind to compel payment on a mortgage he held on McCormick's farm. The $1,000 mortgage was due July 1, 1907 and forwarded to Chase National Bank in New York. The bank returned the money after nearly a year, Daily claims a postponed interest coupon allows a five year extension and continued interest. Holmes & Haymaker assisted McCormick in pressing for repayment.
A temperance union committee will meet Tuesday at 2 p m at the residence of Vance on Fifth street to gather signatures for a city petition to close joints and disreputable places. The group aims to secure wide endorsement and present a complete petition to the council when ready.
The Ottawa Gas & Improvement company yesterday moved the derrick to a new site about 700 feet west of well No. 1 and began drilling at Good Eas of oil found with waxy bits.
Experts including the state geologist confirm drilling shows both gas and oil are present in quantities at a promising location. Past sites required multiple wells to hit productive sand, but the current discovery suggests a superior sand in drifts underground, where gas or oil could be struck when the exact spot is located.
Abilene Aug There is no good show for electric lights. Jacob Brown Son seeks city council approval to light streets all night with at least 12 arc lights. Railroads may add new lights. A large minority favors Hastings and Nahin as options. The city is expected to secure proper lighting at a very low residential rate to attract homes.
Conway Springs Aug 5 A Sumner County farmer introduces steam plowing with an 18 horsepower threshing engine. Walter Mikes operates the machine, able to pull six 14 inch plows six inches deep though currently using four. The steam rig can move through sunflowers without trouble, promising potential efficiency versus horse power.
Fort Scott August 3 The Bronsen people long interested in gas prospecting in Bourbon County abandon drilling a single wall at Tronaun after raising funds for Nurpere They investigated Alien county tests and believe one well could deter prospecting If bonds totaling 260000 for sinking 261000 feet below ground were approved the scheme aims to reassure residents and accelerate drilling Deputies across Dickinson and Scott counties share the view that prosperity continues with good rail and county finances showing improvement despite a farm purchase and courthouse expansion
Beloit fire department weighs joining the International Firemen's tournament in Omaha September 6 to 18. Chief Joe Cadden toured Topeka with the Beloit company in 1896 and 1897, returning with plans and notes from those trips.
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