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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
4
A scrambled column from a late war era page references Admiral Dewey, General Merritte, and Colonel Hay amid a jumble of names, places, and dates. It notes talk of arbitration, Manila surrender terms, and political shifts as governors and elections loom across states, with scattered remarks on campaigns, missions, and societal ideas.
The page compiles state names and political asides with remarks on Sunany ball playing in Topeka and a Wichita Beacon critique. It cites Empertla Republican on strategy, Hobson’s fame by suffering, and Spain United States peace stakes. Proverb notes and editoral quips follow from Chicago press.
A garbled local column reflects on household scenes and social quirks. It jokes about mothers counting noses at pie, a porch crowd hoping for domestic calm, and a desire to see a country bride in town. The piece laments wartime scarcity and mentions Atchison residents celebrating a soldier's return.
Otto Young of Palrnor donates a fully equipped $50,000 building to the Chicago Home for Incurables as a consumptive ward. The new structure aims to house 300 patients and be ready for occupancy before mid winter. Construction will proceed under Young’s plan, with directors expressing thanks.
Major General Breckensites at Camp Thorns orders the Second division of First corps under Gen McKee to move to Knoxville at once and the Third division under Gen Banger to depart for Lexington Kentucky. movements begin next week. DeFort & Co Boston designated to broker U S territories in Porto Rico with bond set at 5250 000.
The Democratic state convention split among Democratic Powers and Silver Republicans with nominations for justice of the Supreme Court and other offices. The party awarded nominations for governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, and more, while the Popular and Silver Republican tickets received separate nominations. The platform endorses territorial expansion only with strong caution toward new acquisitions and calls for reform in harbor projects and convict labor policies, aligning with Chicago platform principles.
In Chicago on August 19 the police court heard a light musical interlude during proceedings over a stolen violin case. Attorneys and officers joined in as instruments were recovered. Wille O Connell aged 10 and Isaac Roberts were discharged for lack of funds, while burglars reportedly broke a window at Economy Storage and Warehouse on Wells and Huron streets and were caught with the loot.
Sanitary report for August 18 shows 101 new cases and 1 246 fever cases with 208 returning to duty. Names include Private Prank N Dine and Private Eugene A McLaughlin among others. notes meningitis dyentery typhoid fever and hot fever. Oldest wheelman in Iowa, 75, plans Omaha trip in five days aboard the Admiral Dewey steamer.
Great crop yields make Kansas a desirable feeding ground as Rock Island hauls 150 to 200 double deck car loads of sheep from New Mexico to be fed in Goodland Almena and Jansen Nebraska for the coming winter. Cattle volumes expected to match sheep with feeding at tributary towns. Norton county corn prospects rise with Decatur Thomas Sheridan and Sherman counties anticipated to yield best crops in their histories.
Salina August 13 A long petition with more than 100 names asks for the closing of joints and houses of ill fame. Mrs Vance spoke saying prayers began last March to remove places of iniquity and the petition circulated among townsfolk indignant at evils. The document was read to the city council but no action was taken.
In Goodland on August 13 Loy an 18 year old master mechanic's son and 15 year old Myrtle Bringle attempted a bogey ride to Colby to marry. Their father followed after a vehicle breakdown forced a halt near Hrowaster, 18 miles east of Goodland. The couple, well known locally, ultimately returned to Goodland without eloping.
A romance culminated in marriage when S A Detwiler of Leadville Colo married Edna Cooper of Wyandotte at the probate judge in Ottawa on Aug 19. They plan to live in Leadville with Detwiler’s parents, after driving from Pomona to Ottawa for the ceremony.
Fort Scott August 1 manager Wit Mums announced work on the new creamery building will start next Monday. The site at the corner of Highth and Main streets has been chosen, with completion expected within sixty days. Plans and specifications are awaited before the contract is let, and the company expects to secure a charter to operate under state laws within a few years.
Desperate report from Seneca details that Mr and Mrs Fred Hartman Jr vanished six days ago leaving seven month old and three year old nearly starved. A neighbor found the children after their disappearance. The mother is said to be insane and the grandmother took the siblings home while officers returned with the mother. No firm clue about Hartman’s whereabouts.
Washington reports say officials advised Estrada Palma and Cuban representatives that the United States would not provide compensation to Cuban troops and urged leaders to disband and return home to peaceful pursuits. Emissaries were sent to Cuba to carry out the U S position and discourage resistance.
Oshkosh August 19 The three month woodworkers strike here has largely wound down with most strikers resuming work. The terms of settlement are not disclosed but it is believed manufacturers promised a substantial wage increase.
Brooklyn and Newark forces in a mock battle at Sylvan Beach New Jersey ended with chaotic firefight and broken rules of engagement. Descriptions note improvised explosive projectiles, captured ammunition, and a disorderly retreat as reinforcements arrived and a captive was recovered.
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