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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
3
Norton's Gazette reports Hock Island plans a large stockyard and feed lots on vacant quarter of ground west of town to serve the prairie cattle trade. The project would place Norton midway between Mugtina and Missouri River, fostering town growth and regional rail access.
A disjointed report recounts a young woman’s escape and a chaotic scene involving railway staff and agents. It mentions Mr Wells discussing rising female employment in railway service, new uniforms, and discipline issues, amid confusion over a suspect name Dorothey Brown and a misdressed clerk.
The article describes a pooling system generating 12 000 miles per month with 14 Kansas City full mileage rounds and a 31 day month total of 42 482 miles. It notes three crews between Topeka Kansas City and two between Topeka Newton, introduces two new ten wheel freight engines ordered by the M. Pacifi c, to be used east west and north, and outlines construction details. It mentions 15 engines from Rogers and 10 from Cooke works, 20.5 inch cylinders, 80 inch smoke stacks, 28.5 inch tires, 15 feet 5 inch length, 60 foot diameter drive wheels, eight ton oil tanks and 4 000 gallons water, with full air brakes.
Rumors say the Union Pacific plans a Missouri Pacific Hospital in Concordia. They discuss moving Nazareth Academy to the site after new school buildings finish. Townsman Dr W R Priest, local surgeon for the company, may become chief surgeon if Concordia is chosen.
Ottawa reports Surgeon-in-chief Dr Smoty, formerly of Santa Fe and Topeka, has returned to Topeka after city duties. He begins immediate duties while continuing private practice with the firm of Daving and Davie. Dr Black remains as consulting physician and surgeon.
Santa Fe extends switch to Sedgwick County mines as new agatite deposit yields rich, paying quantities. Railroad began building a long switch east of Mulvane toward Foes Stubbs farm. Company formed with capital of 1.5 million to begin mining. work starts at once with a gang of workers.
Fragmentary OCR describes a white heavy plaster object termed agative with unclear staff or components. The garbled text mentions ict but offers no clear event date place or person to identify a concrete news item.
Spelis correspondence notes Chickaming Park Go. Asne Ti reports a large parade of about 050 soldiers, nearly all infantry, and a review showing well drilled, well equipped troops under Third Army commands. Mention of communication from General Suy er and shifts in unit postings.
A collision occurred in a bay as the government steamer Scurdia assisted a trials crew aboard with Mrs Charien Paxton and others aboard. The General BreDowall arrived to help, a crash sent three into the water, and救 survivors were pulled from the waves by Byers and others. Paxton, wife of a grocer, helped in the rescue before conditions improved.
A rail promotion offers Pullman palace and tourist sleepers and free chair cars to Pacinessi with a Sante Me Route. Valid September 5, 1998, with a round trip ticket priced at 316.20. Sales noted for Aug 19 and 20 featuring new electric train effects and coal technology.
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Daniel of Virginia casting a hopeful view on future growth while praising Army and Navy exploits. He criticizes Spanish leadership in Cuba, argues for unity with Confederates, and predicts that within a century the world will be controlled by English speaking peoples.
Wisconsin Governor Scofield was renominated at the Republican state convention in Milwaukee by a large majority. The ballot was hotly contested with LaFollette receiving 164 votes to Scofield many more, endorsement of the national administration and St. Louis principles reaffirmed, annexation remarks downplayed. The convention adjourned after adopting the resolutions committee’s majority report and recessing until 20 minutes after dawn.
Chief Justice Doster of the United States Supreme Court says the campaign has opened but gained little attention and that the present administration is likely to win. He estimates Petter will receive only the ordinary third party vote and cites his own willingness to speak publicly on unsettled questions while serving as a judge. He notes Judge Brewer often speaks out on political issues and mentions the Philippines annexation as an example.
Annapolis Aug 18 Orders issued at the naval meadow today state Captain Emilio Ding More of the Colon is a prisoner of war and will depart for Spain tomorrow. Spanish officers here anticipate release within days but few expect immediate return. Some plan to stay or visit sites before going home. Frise Fight Postponed to Oct 1 at Buffalo after a conference among Corbett McCoy backers and Hawthorne Athletic Club representatives.
In the National League, Boston and Chicago were edged as New York triumphed over the Mets 3 to 2. Cincinnati defeated Washington while St. Louis toured Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore with a 6 to 4 score. Louisville posted a 2, while the New York at Cleveland game was postponed due to rain.
A garbled report lists Kansas City defeating the Indians 7 to 1 while referencing St Paul St Louis and Columbus in a misordered set of team names. It mentions a Wichita at Manhattan game with a 16 to 3 score amid unclear phrasing and locations.
New York August 18 Assistant Secretary Vanderlip said he does not believe a bond issue below 20 000 000 will be adopted. The treasury has already accepted one loan and will furnish bonds for subscribers. War expenses were about 150 million since hostilities began, with larger amounts likely in the treasury statements beyond war department charges.
Local items mention a beer wagon, exhibits at the Omaha exposition, and various townspeople including Attorney L. A. Stebtiths returning from illness. The piece covers rail, streetcar, and sidewalk conditions, a planned Knights of Pythian production, a divorce case, and a murder charge against Aniter Hawkits and Emery.
Kansas City August 18 A garnishment was served yesterday on Foot district passenger agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway company in this city against the salary of George R Peck the general solicitor of the end with headquarters in Chicago He was a bondsman for Richard Le Walker when Walker was United States marshal for the district of Kansas in 191 The company pays Peck s salary It is believed the service will reach the desired end even if Peck resides in Chicago Also details from Oakland California Lincoln Nebraska and Topeka Kansas be included in brief notices.
A 4 year old Blanche Richardson visited the White House hoping the president would help discharge her brother Ralph Richardson, a Yale student and member of the First Connecticut regiment. The president directed General Corbin to look into it, and Ralph, son of John D. Richardson of St Joseph, is expected home soon.
Washington Avenue reports the President ordered the mustering out of up to one hundred thousand troops across infantry artillery and cavalry. Officials expect voluntary wishes to guide which units depart or remain, with timing and allocations still under consideration.
Attorney General White and Congressman Pennington review the poisoned candy case that killed Mrs. Pennington’s two daughters and two other women. San Francisco rumor links the sender to a woman. Dr. Bishop confirms large arsenic quantities in the candy.
New York August 18 The Times reports only one new boat will enter the American Cup trials, owned by the Whitney Duren syndicate with Commodore J Pierpont Morgan as the largest owner. E D Morgan also named as a stakeholder. Another contender, run by Oliver Iselin, will be Defender, refined by the Herreshoff firm.
Santiago Cuba August 18 Three hundred seventy five patients from the Siboney hospital are brought to Santiago and will depart aboard the hospital ship Quitania tomorrow. The Mohawk will take the Eleventh Company of the Twenty first Michigan to Guantanamo Bay for transport on the Resolute. Over 600 refugees from Santiago province have returned from Jamaica. Military and police patrols intensify as discipline is restored. the Eighth Illinois regiment guards the city. Salvage efforts focus on the wrecked Maria Teresa with plans to tow to Santiago for temporary repairs, while Cristoval Colon salvage appears unlikely. The Reina Mercedes and Merrimack Bays hulls are easier to float.
A Washington special reports Curtis Glennon Kansas Republican Rep Charley Curtis pressing the McKinley administration over plans to muster out the Twenty third Kansas regiment this fall He met with Secretary Alger and planned talks with the president to keep the unit on duty in Cuba and oppose the war department's quotas The president rebuked Alger over fairness and senators fear a cabinet shake up as peace nears.
Washington reports from General Shafter: six deaths among troops at Santiago, August 17-18, including Private John W. Longquist and others from Eighth Ohio and Thirty-third Michigan. Sanitary totals show 1,516 sick and 1,129 fever cases for August, with 42 fever-related deaths. Also notes a boy’s accidental self infliction near Lyndon and a testimonial for Chamberlain’s remedy.
Vague note warns excessive perspiration may be unhealthy and chronic. Mentions Woodbury and Beauty Hook, Woolwanl’s Soup, and facial use. Fragmentary OCR obscures clear meaning and context.
At Turned Kansas a Santa Fe switch mishap hurled a caboose and freight car into a side track. Dr B E Halliday of the city and Samuel Hansbrough of Atchison were badly hurt with facial wounds and head injuries. Wary of brain fever, legal action likely against the railway.
Lieutenant Governor Harvey defends Dr Louly Dunous in a gravel desecration case at Thoroughfare Gap Virginia. Defense argues local witnesses are personal enemies of the Kansas surgeon as court martial evidence is described as largely cumulative. Major Harvey, Dunous’ leading attorney, says the captain who testified against him was an enemy and that the grave was filled after a sketching trip.
A large audience exceeding 2000 attended an outdoor performance at Garfield park last night. The crowd was reportedly pleased, with generous applause as scenes including Cornwallis surrender and the Pilgrims landing were shown. The reviewer notes long scene transitions and mentions Tupeke people appreciating popular price open air attractions this summer.
Washing ton reports indicate immune regiments stationed at New Orleans are not in proper condition to proceed to Santiago. One report notes about 150 sick including 0 cases of quarlarial fever and that the work tent has the colonel lieutenant colonel major and adjutant under medical care amid widespread despondency due to illness.
Kearney Nebraska August 14 There was only one bid for the Kearney and Binet Hill road offered for sale by Special Master Alesanter. Vice President Cornlah of the Union Pacific submitted a bid of 150 000 pounds and the bid was knocked down to him at that figure.
News from Atchison Kansas dated August 1 reports a Chicago capitalist backs a project to build a power hotel in a central location. The plan aims to operate on the European plan and create a major local facility.
The Scenic Ling of the World through Colorado, New Mexico and the West offers two distinct routes via the Denver and Rio Grande system. All through tickets to Cripple Creek, gold camp, with Double Gully train service and through Pullman sleepers. Descriptive pamphlets available from Write & K. Hooper, G. I. T. A., Denver.
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