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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1898
Page
4
The piece reflects postwar sentiment across states and cities, urging annexation of acquired territories and endorsing a strong American stance. It cites figures, leaders, and opinions on tariffs, shipbuilding, and political candidates while praising nationhood and urging unity in shaping future policy from Havana to Manila.
A compilation of editorial views from New York Tribune and other papers debating American policy after the Philippine war. Writers weigh annexation versus independence, national duty, and the potential costs and benefits of holding or returning the archipelago. Strong entities include Admiral Dewey, Merritt, and various state and city papers.
A fragmentary piece titled Globe ShoTs and the Ateht on Globs mocks social advice. It jokes that help is often fame for interference and that death by own action implies love. It railes at appearances, cleanliness, and engagement, then riffs on equal rights and editorial habit, ending with a quip about farmer checks.
A reader laments the paradoxes of marriage and divorce asking why sensible people stay homely and single, why misfortune and alimony dominate, and why entry to marriage is easier than exit. The questions reflect on societal views, money, and commitment.
A Kansas brief notes a man progressing toward an appointment as an associate of the famed Buffalo Bill troupe, signaling rising status in the Wild West entertainment circle.
Arkansas City reports a northbound freight carried Eldeoro Hernandez, a Cuban Patriot wounded in battle near Victoria Latina. After his leg was amputated, he was sent to Morro Castle and Holguin before joining a Buffalo Bill show bound for Chicago. He hopes Spain is judged for cruelty to Cubans.
A crippled man named J A Barker from Gulva recounted being attacked by two tramps in Emporia near the lawn park. He lost $40, was laid up in the Santa Fe yards all day and plans to travel to Kansas City for an operation. He claimed past prosperity and recent injury leading to planned amputations.
Leavenworth August 3 Father Harrigan will arrive this week from Bilain Kan to serve as assistant pastor of the cathedral. An Leavenworth native born eighteen years ago he attended the cathedral school and St Benedicts college at Jehison. He studied at the seminary of St Francis Milwaukee and has pastored in Hogeston Holton and Glaive Kan.
Two convicts George Gordon and James Clemmons escaped from the United States penitentiary at Leavenworth early yesterday morning. They used a skeleton key to open cell doors in the library building and unlocked a door into the prison yard with false keys. They reportedly escaped about 2 a m and had a large head start before discovery. A reward of $80 for each capture is offered. Gordon had two years remaining, sent from Topeka, while Clemmons, from Waco Texas, also had two years to serve.
Wichita, Aug 9 The second trial of Paddy Shea will likely be set for about September 8 in district court. The forthcoming trial is expected to attract greater interest than the first as county attorney Adams prepares to argue against Shea.
County Attorney Amidon believes Paddy Shea guilty of murder, Dawson moved to city hospital. Dawson, a rare skeleton of his former self, remains paralyzed below the back after the pall struck him. He may testify in court next September against Shea.
A Wichita man on South Lawrence avenue was bitten by a tarantula while preparing a horse. He applied a pocketknife cut to relieve venom, then sought medical advice and alcohol to counteract effects before reporting to the police. Swelling afflicted his hand and wrist. authorities suspect the spider arrived in a carload of barley and hid in his bogey.
Beloit Aug 3 The Beloit branch of the Commonwealth club hosted Mrs Annie Diggs state librarian at the industrial school for girls. A public reception by officers and residents featured music remarks Introducers Mrs Diggs spoke on sociology and club aims to apply scientific sociology to industrial problems and citizen uplift. The school caring for 120 girls marked its largest enrollment.
Abilene on Aug 9 reports complaints about the San Francisco camp of the 20th Regiment. H Humphrey wrote to Robyn in Washington urging action. Surgeon General Sternberg pledged to investigate and move the camp to ensure healthier conditions for the troops.
A traveling “doctor” claims to be from a railroad hospital in Topeka and offers to cure a sick family member. He persuades the head of the household to sign a contract, then pockets a small upfront fee and vanishes with the money.
Abilene council approved a bid by C TL Brown and G W Hurd to install 12 arc lights and bury them overnight for 2000 dollars a year. Territory to be lit lies between Santa Fe on the south Wine street on the west Seventh on the north and Buckeye on the east. A contract will be prepared and a special meeting set to sign it.
Jewell City hosts the Jewell County Historical Society annual reunion starting August ninth with about 2000 expected attendees including visitors. Noted attendees include Rev. W. C. Hodge of Chicago and other pioneers, with an arranged program to mark the event in Jewell City.
Washington debates how to implement terms of surrender to Spain with two paths. Military capitulation could allow Cuban and Porto Rican commanders to control demobilization and arms, while a protocol may govern reconstruction and internal policy without unleashing disorder.
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