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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1898
Page
5
A portrait of a leader who prioritizes people over power. The article highlights the figure’s focus on community needs, open communication, and practical reforms aimed at everyday betterment. It contrasts public rhetoric with tangible actions and calls for continued civic engagement.
Col Robert Ingersoll defends expansion as a moral issue and argues the United States should not annex Cuba or the Philippines. He says if kept, Philippines should be guided by education and industry, not conquest, while Cuba and Spain demand restraint, and he warns against imperial plunder and entangling alliances.
Atchison and Salina clubs of the Kansas State league disbanded amid financial strain. Salina had been moved to Jeneton City for Sunday games but Friday debts against manager Feud wiped out funds. Atchison’s main backer said no chance to cover expenses, ending the season for both clubs.
A jumble of NL results shows Cincinnati and New York strong on Saturday with wins over Louisville and St Louis, while Sunday yields mixed results including Milwaukee and Minneapolis victories. Ottawa tops Kansas City 7 2 and Salina Atchison edges 3 2 as Ottawa plans a three game set with Topeka.
Fleet at Guantanamo Bay reports no decision from Washington as of August 3. The collier Lebanon arrives towing a coal schooner. The schooner Admiral Sampson delivers provisions for Sule. The converted yacht Vixen sent to Saint Lucia to fetch mail. St Louis remains near Santiago awaiting instruction.
Railroad news notes Santa Fe and Rock Island lines anticipate a wheat and stock rush to Kansas. Directors may pass a dividend question to fund expanded capacity. A new transportation ticket has appeared as crews await peak season, with Santa Fe and Rock Island poised for northern county wheat and Oklahoma loads.
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe reports twelve months to June 30 1595 with gross income up $5 58 0 459 and net operating income up to 512100 after expenses taxes and rent. Interest on adjustment bonds totals 4 2 million leaving about 2 74 million as potential surplus. The paper questions whether funds should go to dividends or be kept for permanent improvements as the railroad plans to lift property standards and future earnings growth.
Kansas City is close to awarding the depot reconstruction contract after President Washburn’s return and active pursuit. Architects Van Brunt and Lowe report the work to begin soon and the depot company agrees to raise costs to match designs, totalling over 30 000 dollars. Railroads are being asked for consent and most have agreed. Replies expected in a few days.
Arsabricht returned from Osawatomie as a committee of one by the B and T lodge to learn if O C Raghistor a brakeman and member of the order could recover after being sent to the asylum weeks earlier The judge ruled the beneficiary policy would pay to his mother if Bannister’s illness proved incurable The physician in charge said Bannister was slowly improving and hopes for his ultimate recovery were strong news to his friends here
A fragment from a 19th century column discusses department head credit, leadership weakness, and how strong subordinates shape decisions. It notes a Parsons based rumor of a new railroad from Jones Un through Parsons to Beiderads Kansas, possibly backed by Missouri Pacific, aiming to Denver. Chief Arthur cites declines in railroad job terminations for lyole abuse. Pat Sherman and wife visit Missouri, recalling his Show Me State roots and humorous hog and corn husk anecdotes.
The Santa Fe railway plans extensive ward upgrades including seventy five pound steel rails for new tracks fifteen new switches and multiple patent frogs. Old sidetracks will be realigned and several new ones built while existing lines receive modernization across the system.
Woodland California reports a donation to a Hobson relief fund, the money to lay off a mortgage on the recipient’s home, to be melted into a silver keepsake and sent to Hobson. another item notes destruction of the Union Pacific depot in Dorrinne, Russell County by lightning. a Wichita accident leaves 14 year old Orville Brown in critical condition after a skull fracture. and travel ads list August sale dates for Indianapolis and Omaha routes with Santa Fe connections.
Local notes report the reopening of a R B dry goods store, the Topeka Academy of Medicine meeting, and the Merchants' Federation gathering at Weber's Tonight. Items describe a home front of street improvements, social events, a runaway youth captured, a fallen wake in progress, and various city workers and residents with small regional updates.
Secretary Long seeks correction of press reports attributing to Commodore Schley opinions about mines near Santiago harbor. Admiral Sampson and Commodore Lobley deny such statements, clarifying they never claimed entrance with mines present. Associated Press correspondence follows with Navy inquiry.
The dispatch recounts a long debate between Graham and Schley about entering the harbor with mines. It asserts Schley and Sampson agreed that entering with active mines would be foolish, and that Sampson was correct. The letter is signed by Chas. A. Doynton.
Indianapolis hosts Grand Encampment Knights of Pythias August 22 to September 10 1898. Ticket info shows round trips via Santa Fe Route to Indianapolis from various locations with prices 17 50 and 26 05, tickets on sale August 19 20 21 and an extension option to September 10. Dining cars electric ice cream social and dance advertised.
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