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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1898
Page
8
Paul Morton delivers a solemn tribute praising the state as debts are paid, honoring civic virtues and public service. The speech underscores fiscal responsibility and commitment to communal welfare, reflecting historical tensions and policy debates of the era.
Ex governors and leaders write in a book promoting Kansas as a home for settlers and investors. They praise soil climate and industry, cite wheat, livestock, minerals, smelting, and cheap lands, urging eastern homeseekers to move west and invest.
Jefferson City August 29 The state board of equalization has completed the valuation of railroad bridge telegraph and street railway property for 198 taxes. It is expected that the findings will be announced soon by Auditor Belber t. Early indications show a sizable rise in railroad values and a roughly 1 000 000 to 200 000 increase for St Louis street railway property compared with city assessments.
Webr City Kansas August 29 Joe Buckley an engineer on the Memphis passenger train was shot in the neck about one mile north of Webr City by one of three colored boys along the track shooting at birds. Buckley was treated aboard the train and the fireman took charge as the engine proceeded west.
New chair cars built for the Rock Island Rocky Mountain limited between Chicago and Denver via Omaha were recently abandoned under an agreement among roads. They have been placed in the equipment of the Colorado flyer running on the route.
Between Kansas City and Colorado Springs the cars are finished with unusually wide vestibules and are probably the handsomest chair cars now in use on any western line.
Senor Sagasta says government will curb war discussions in the cortes and push a bill for peace negotiations. He notes lack of trustworthy data and material to judge, warns against debating surrender or destruction of ships, as Spain remains at war with the United States and only a suspension of hostilities exists. The premier asserts inquiries will occur within supreme councils and cautions that public discourse could provoke unrest while peace is negotiated.
Alexander’s monument is unveiled at Moscow by his grandson Czar Wicheles with a ceremony reported from St. Petersburg on the occasion. The pages describe the grand event and its significance for the realm as dignitaries attend and the statue is revealed in a public ceremony.
Brig. Gen H Y Boynton completed a probe of hospitals at Camp Thomas following Secretary Alger's order for thorough checks of inmate care, supplies, and medical efficiency. Telegrams to Adjutant General Corbin reported exceedingly favorable findings and thorough investigation. President McKinley received a copy of Boynton's dispatch.
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