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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1898
Page
6
Local committee debates site for soldiers reunion with City Park seen as accessible to depots but Garfield and James parks also considered. Inspectors find ruined fairgrounds buildings and poor park conditions. resolutions urge bridge pole provisions and sorrow over a deceased member as plans unfold for a multi-site setup.
Kansas City August 4 Governor Tobe W Leedy says Tison forces will win in the state this year and with a full vote there is no question of the result Simpson is expected to have a walkaway in the Governor district Lone has broken the business for 100s we sore and the bate jen With him Finkbatrek the Republican seed teen ta the hiro pst As finial
The Philadelphia hospital train left at 3 40 am bound for Fernandina Florida to bring home about seventy five sick soldiers of the Third regiment Pennsylvania volunteers. The train includes four hospital cars a kitchen medical headquarters car and two Pullman cars for nurses doctors and city committee members. It is led by District Passenger Agent John M Beatle of the Southern railroad and aims to reach Fort Handinn by 9 am tomorrow.
In Lytle Georgia on August 24, soldiers of the Twenty first Katiess regiment vote 95 percent to petition the War Department to be mustered out rather than serve garrison duty. They accuse officers of pushing for garrison posting to retain salaries while privates, earning 13 dollars a month, struggle to support families. The men say officers favor continued duty on islands after peace is declared.
St Louis August 24 a synopsis of Missouri Republican convention platform lauds McKinley administration for war success against Spain and calls for naval expansion harbor defenses and a strong regular army. It backs completion of the Nicaragua canal and upholds the Monroe Doctrine with limits on overseas entanglements.
The passage supports annexation of the Hawaiian Islands and the acquisition of additional naval stations and ports to safeguard the growing western commerce with Asia and other far western nations. It endorses expanding the merchant marine and calls for congressional action to achieve these aims.
In Philadelphia an accident at the Hida avenue crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad killed two soldiers from Seventh United States artillery and seriously injured two others. The victims were near a special train at Edge avenue station when the car windows and steps failed, throwing men from the car into the girders below. Victims include Victor Veneey aged 4 and St Tani Willen Chichester aged 21 with Barry Puls and Paul San among the injured.
No alibi established in the Thoroughfare Gap VA case as eight more witnesses for the defense are to be examined. Reports from Washington DC describe testimony on grave desecration charges tied to Captain Duncan and a Kansas caterd opening graves.
John Collingsworth, longtime Topeka gambler, announces he is quitting gambling for good. He plans to move to St Louis in a few days to start a prestigious ivory stable, aided by his sister Mrs Marshall who will provide $10,000. He says Kansas is too good to live in.
Soldiers aboard transports off Camp Wikoff endure a dreary layover awaiting orders to depart. Bored crews report scarce pay, limited meals, and insufficient clothing as ships sit cool but crowded while the long voyage from Santiago looms.
New York Aug 24 The Woman's National War Relief association reports Miss Helen Gould donated 25000 to buy food and delicacies for sick and wounded soldiers. Weather notes include Kansas partly cloudy cooler promises and a strong northerly wind. The operetta National Flower at Park tonight features Verna Jones of Pine Texas as Goddess of Liberty. The Republican Flambeau club plans a rally trip to Lawrence on September 1.
In St Louis on August 24 delegates to the Republican state convention gathered late and convened after 10 am. Cyrus P. Walbridge opened the session and nominations for chairman of the state central committee began. T. J. Akins nominated W L Mersey, and Wallace Love from Kansas City was also named. On the second ballot, T. J. Akins elected Humansville, selecting W L Mersey of Warrenton to succeed Chauncey L Filley as chairman.
Adams the carter who attempted to shoot N H Campbel the van agent was yesterday adjudged insane by a jury in probate court. He eyed the trigger and the cartridge failed to explode. He will be taken to an insane asylum. This removes the charge of assault with intent to kill. Adams has wits and ebitd.
Al Hayslip, proprietor of the Royal billiard hall, pleaded guilty to maintaining a nuisance. Judge Ferry imposed 30 days in jail and 150 fine, but Hayslip remains ill at home and may be released from serving the sentence due to health concerns. He plans to leave Topeka and not return.
Unverified report outlines 2 400 000 acres of Kansas land with about half open for homesteads while the rest remains railroad and school lands sold at nominal prices. The chapter invites settlers to Kansas and promotes land access. Trial updates cover Hummer shooting with Lucinda Hendricks injured and mock marriage confusion. Will testify, insanity likely. Officers search for perps. Gustave Hunteur exposure details emerge amid location near Shirey. London news notes Mrs Curzon, wife of the viceroy, giving birth at Reigate Priory yesterday.
Tomorrow sale will offer Rising Sun Stove Polish 45 cake Hand Brand Suppho 5 cake No 1 Mason s Shoe Blacking fr box No 2 Mason s Shoe Blacking 3c box with other items.
Aug 24 Madison Wis Governor Scofield telegraphed from Washington that the First and Fourth Wisconsin volunteers will be mustered out and sent home. The First regiment is at Jacksonville Fla and the Fourth at Camp Douglas Wis. W B C social postponed due to rain tonight at the Hornaday home. Wheat market notes from Chicago show mixed shifts with speculation on supply and demand and various price moves.
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