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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
4
A pasted column of clipped 19th century commentary references Roosevelt, Cuba, the Maine, and war department blame games. It notes Wall Street tides and asks if revival of hostilities is near while pondering governance and American loyalty in responses to Spain.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune cites Porto Rico as a coming land of opportunity for enterprising youths with capital to start ventures. It forecasts booming trade, new steamship lines, American hotels and goods, and a surge of American money as the Islands become part of the United States.
A jumble of remarks from various papers mentions signs of national business prosperity, sermons about purification, a nonmarital preacher’s prayer, and disparate notes from Wichita and Arkansas City. The text appears as a collage of fragments referencing navy regulations, temperance work, and Spain’s debt while foreshadowing events in a bygone era.
Fragmentary Globe column entries mix social quirks and advice with humorous maxims. Notes lampoon marriage delays Abroad, envy, and courtship while reflecting everyday manners. The tone is breezy and opinionated, with short, pointed quips from varied readers.
The business outlook is described as exceptionally favorable with peace near, reduced war expenditures, and rising national wealth. Improvements include expanded trade, a large crop harvest, Klondike yields, and a strong money supply. Confidence and favorable opportunities are highlighted as driving the upbeat economic mood.
A Topeka chess club faced a setback as a blind lead misled a crowd of youths in the city. The event, organized by the local group, drew attention for its excessive focus on straw side logistics and reduced the quality of participants and materials.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a team driver pursued by pursuing youths drags on a road near a row of houses. The wagon overturns after a tense chase, with injured bystanders and onlookers recalling a foreigner rider and a disruptive party. Witnesses describe confusion and fear as the team finally resumes its route toward the city.
The Times and Daily Chronicle discuss Lord Curzon as future viceroy of India, noting youth, health, and ambition. They debate his potential top post in Calcutta and possible forward policy for the northwestern frontier, with mixed praise and concern over his suitability and stamina.
New York reports a large face smuggling scheme tied to the White Star Line steamship Britannic. Four men were arrested including Henry Garway Thomas Myhe and William Bernard a Britannic assistant steward, a truckman and third officer Guise got ByaGkiin. Jersey City detentions followed before examination.
From Vancouver Aug 12 a Farallon voyage reports Skaguay in flames and near destruction after a night blaze fed by high winds. Fifteen to twenty houses burned, dynamite storage feared, residents panicked, forests nearby ablaze, and air seen as impossible to save the town. Passengers note substantial Klondike gold output and local earnings amid the disaster.
Detroit amid scandal as Rev Ralph Baldwin stands accused of bigamy and desertion. The first wife, Mrs. Baldwin No 1, reports a secret second marriage to a Brooklyn-born secretary in 1890. A second wife, Mrs. Talwin, recounts Baldwin vanished with no funds after living with her mother on Willow Street. The Sacramento wife, Hebecca E Stafford, provides corroborating details and a gold wedding band inscription. Bishop Davies confirms Baldwin has been deposed from ministry.
Buffalo ministers call a meeting amid local plans for a Corbett McCoy prize fight, with District Attorney Kenefick pledging to block the event as unlawful. He warns sheriff Kilgallon and Hawthorne club promoters of enforcement, while Rev. Janes E. Quigley signs the call signaling a moral crisis to keep the event out of Buffalo suburbs.
Detroit reports the conference of state and provincial health boards closes with focus on tuberculosis. Speakers cite high mortality and vast annual deaths, noting economic impact and the need for prevention, care, and sanitarian action. The event also highlights public health concerns and associated campaigns.
The second Kansas Kreis Saengerfest will be held September 21 and 22 in Junction City with at least 2,000 visitors expected. The organizing committee led by Thomas York Jim Grant C Muller J P Grusberger and Charité Davidson has arrangements for a large attendance from Topeka Alma Wamego Marysville Salina Abilene and local Geary county guests aiming for nearly 1,000 from Junction City and Geary county. Last year’s event drew a huge crowd in Wamego and organizers Muller and Horlacher visited Alma recently to promote the meeting.
Sedgwick county Jail houses two notorious inmates from Butler county. Sam Smith and Tom Wind, charged with first degree robbery in the Wells-Parco express car theft near Andover, are kept under guard in Wichita pending October district court term. They were brought from TiDorady by Constable Sid Blikeman after bail set at 4000. Smith boasted he could break out of Butler county Jail in a night, prompting the transfer to safer confinement.
In Ottawa on August 12 a warrant was issued for John Walker of Homewood for hog theft from Ejiyth Wemmer of Princeton. Officers pursued Walker, failed to locate him at first, then surrounded his home at 5 o clock. Walker surrendered and was brought to the county jail.
Wichita Aug 1 well known Democrat lawyer Bentley declares for Stanley for governor. He cites Stanley’s legal prowess and leadership while attacking fusion partners and opposing reform of party lines. He vows to vote for Stanley to defeat opposition and preserve party structure.
Hutchinson Aug 12 The Onondaga Whisk broom works receives first car load of machinery and a broom corn shipment from Sterling. Manager Mir Shepherd says initial work starts today and full operation will take time to reach.
Salina county commissioners awarded Daum & Son the contract to build a 96 by 96 foot county fair hall. The design features a clear floor space with no ground support, a dome roof, a tall flagstaff, and elect lighting. Construction will commence promptly, creating a multi use exhibit space for the felr association and other activities.
A new building will be erected near the site of the old one, planned to cost 2085 dollars. The project aims for completion by October 1 according to the bid, though Mr. Daum says it will be finished earlier.
Geo George Brooker of a cooperative gas company visited Coffeyville Aus 14 and examined local natural gas facilities and quality. He believes Coffeyville offers a suitable site for a 710000 factory, noting Missouri Pacific gas use and favorable conditions for glass making. He asserts the firm will fund a large plant without concessions, seeking only a profitable location.
At the eleventh annual Free Thought Association convention in Ottawa, resolutions criticized Kansas Public Instruction Superintendent Stryker for his Bible reading policy in public schools. Etta Semple presided, Blenda Reld served as secretary, urging separation of church and state in education. Wheat burned while threshing near Salina injures stacks and totals loss to 260 bushels.
A Kansas dispatch reports Chas Labadie postmaster at Quapaw station was struck and killed crossing a rail track in front of a moving engine. He was about 48, leaves a wife and several children. The incident was relayed via telephone from George Potster at Bexter.
Five thousand tons of ammunition and commissary stores will be sent to Merritt by special steamer. The rations cover 28 000 soldiers for several months. Major General Merriam has orders to move a battery of artillery to St Michael. The battery will push up the Yukon to Fort Yukon and help maintain order and aid destitute miners. The Alaska dispatch remains unsettled, with haste required due to late season.
The dispatch notes unsold boats and transport for troops to Arizona with the seventh California regiment and recruits. It states forces may sail Sunday, camp and embark Saturday, and that the flagship plans shift to mid next week. Mention of Artaport purchases and Vancouver instructions, with Uncle Sam's banker in Washington and a $550 treasury matter in Santiago.
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