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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1898
Page
5
The Kimball Piano Company plans a major expansion to create an 18 acre complex near Chicago, adding a new five story building 400 by 800 feet. The current capacity stands at 0 organs and 40 pianos daily, with existing output at 38 pianos and 45 organs per day. After completion, capacity would reach 55 pianos and 69 organs daily.
Society notes from a Topeka area club detail a garden picnic at Gar Held park honoring Miss Mary Nesbaum and Miss Katherine Roper of Zanesville Ohio, with many members and families attending. A camping party heads to the Kient farm on Russian Crack Booday for a week or ten days, followed by a dancing party at Otis Dalton’s new home on Topeka avenue with a full guest list and lantern-lit lawn decor. A lawn party hosted by Miss Clyde Horner at her home on Topeka avenue honors Mrs K W Garrett of Winfield with elaborate decorations and refreshments. Also listed are numerous social visits, travels, and upcoming trips among local residents and families.
A crowded social notes page lists visits and travel plans across the region. Names include Hiram Tulse and daughters Hel ex and Margaret traveling to Omaha, Pied W. Webb heading to Bear Lake, and Miss Mary Sutherland visiting Fay O Donal d in Leavenworth. Birthdays, hosting dinners, and school folks are mentioned alongside trips to Valley Falls and Topeka.
General Tomas Estrada Palma outlines Cuban priorities after peace, urging immediate relief for starving Cubans, securing release of deported prisoners, and seeking U S guidance on recognition. He notes possible future annexation questions, emphasizes confidence in U S war aims, and foresees a provisional military government aiding Cuban gratitude and national plans.
The Victoria steamer brings reports of Wuchow in terror due to rebellion against the Manchu dynasty. Rebels claim to free the people, with clashes and heavy losses, including 1600 feared killed in some quarters. Varied motives cited include religious tensions, philanthropy anger, and local magistrate actions.
Reports from Cavite accuse rebel camps of starving Spanish prisoners fed only on fire and water. An English observer notes his party shared food and cigarettes, sparking a scramble among prisoners for the offerings.
A Vancouver dispatch reports Britain claiming possession of Santa Cruz and Doff Islands, with Samoa likely under German pressure. comments cite Germany eyeing annexation, while NSW Premier Redden says no official info. A Apia letter warns colonial papers stir British, American alarm and fear of treaty-busting intrigues.
William Cummuurs sues for damages in county court alleging a Santa Fe engine struck him along a west side passage near the Argentine depot in December. He says the engine sped with little warning and left him permanently disabled seeking 2000 dollars in relief.
North Topeka items include bakery goods at Gem Bakery and magnets opened oyster season, local visits by Prof Hoover and Abs Miller, vacation returns of Mrs New Era, and various social mentions. Miss McMaster heads to Omaha exposition, Dr Embree to preach, a New Era baby girl announced, and early closing hours for the North Topeka post office start August 15 with 7 p.m. closure.
Real estate transfers list several deeds including HH large to Benjamin E Jown for 400 dollars northeast quarter. Dudley and wife to O C Knowles 900 dollars northeast quarters 9 12 16. McRoberts and wife to A J Hughes lots 18 and 15 block 39 West side subdivision. Alberters and wife to W A Clarke 159 dollars for 508 and south half 506 Dillon street Williams addition. Also mentions Wichita to Topeka basketball, G A R encampment in Cincinnati with reduced Union Pacific fare, call for timetables, and notes for contractors and a shoe sale at Payne's.
The prelim report from the commissioner shows total receipts from all sources at 170,868,818, up from the prior year. Significant increases are listed in liquor spirits tobacco and cigars alongside a drop in cheese and some agricultural products with state totals led by Illinois New York and Ohio.
A dispatched report claims a naval clash at Manzanillo favored the Americans, but officials in Washington and the Navy deny any naval force at the harbor. The protocol signing and hostilities suspension prompted efforts to halt fighting, with communications to Shafter and Key West about the situation.
Kansas City reports Rev Dr W A Quayle longtime pastor of Independence Avenue M E church will move to Meridian Street church Indianapolis Ind after five years in Kansas City He plans to preach again August 2 then depart for a new charge Northrup a church trustee notes the move was long anticipated and Quayle formerly led Baker University before coming to Kansas City
Surgeon General Sternberg writes to Cleveland H Dodge acknowledging receipt of 5007 dollars to be distributed by region. One thousand dollars designated for Col Norwood at Montauk Point for delicacies for arriving patients. A further 1000 to Col Havard at Santiago for care of a patient. One thousand to Col Greenleaf in Porto Rico for Miles staff. 1000 to Lt Col Hersdict at Camp Thomas Chickamauga. 500 to Major Hale at Fort Sean and eat in charge of Fort McPherson hospital.
Snapshot notes Topeka events include Fall Festival parade prize announcements for 1902. Frank Thompson of Central National Bank comment on festival prizes. Knox grave holiness meeting continues. H J Robinson chairs Karnival Knights minstrel committee. W C T A meeting set. Cumberland Presbyterian presbytery in session. Incubator wagon show. guests and staff from railways visit. Knights entertainment tonight and minstrel dates at Garnett park. Also funeral of George Jerent and insane probate case, plus flower parade vehicle decorating and cantaloupes for hotel guests.
A fragmentary column notes concerns over local amusements and decorations, citing closed beer joints and rising cider house patronage. It references a fanciful decor debate, a Populist remark, and local events with Wichita and Topeka as rivals, plus a Santa Fe Route trip offering $16.05 to Indianapolis.
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