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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1898
Page
3
A scanned price list itemizes everyday groceries with units and costs. Items include granulated sugar, coffee, jelly, Mason jars, canned goods, crackers, oats, ham, bacon, milk, flour, syrup and vinegar, with varying quantities and price points. The list resembles a mid-century bargain window of household staples.
A 14 year old Betviery boy and Judanum Harvey Fisher attempted to commit suicide by leaping into a river. Onlookers pulled Fisher from the water and he survived.
Kansas City dispatch reports Learnard claiming a large majority for Bowernsock in the Second District. He asserts support across most counties except Prank and denounces rival factions while predicting a decisive victory. The speech emphasizes unity within his bloc and readiness for the nomination race.
Hutchinson Kansas August reports the resignation of George Roberts as roadmaster of the Hutchinson and Southern. Fred Carpenter of Hutchinson is appointed to succeed him, effective the first day of September. Roberts plans to move to Colorado for another position, while Carpenter brings strong railroad qualifications and support for the transition.
A proposed system from St. Louis introduces penalties for freight cars not moved within 24 hours. If delayed beyond three days, reports trigger higher level reviews, with division and general superintendents demanding explanations. The plan targets perishable loads and seeks to reduce pointless idling by enforcing timely movement.
Santa Fe signals planned rate cuts that would divert traffic from Kansas City to Alton and Chicago Kansas City routes. The Alton and Rock Island are expected to mirror reductions, forcing all roads to align or lose business routed through the Kansas City gateway.
Albert Brown, a Chicago resident, leaped from a street to dodge an approaching car in Clinton Indiana. He avoided the vehicle but was injured fatally in the fall, though later reports say his condition is not serious. He received aid at the scene and was transported to Tomeanville for treatment.
Newton resident Tom Clements left the hospital and returned home in Australia after a brief illness. Doctors say he has about two weeks before returning to work, having lost the weight of his eye but blood clotting will prevent surgery. He expects indemnity from accident insurance and would trade the eye for the Santa Fe system.
Newton residents and business leaders push a plan to relocate the Santa Fe switching yards outside the city to land a mile west, aiming to remove dangerous crossings and end the current street hazards.
Department Commander Eastman of the G A R says Kansas officers plan to invite General Shafter or another widely known figure to attend the Kansas reunion in Cincinnati. Speakers Henderson Hepburn Thurs ton Full and Governor Leedy are invited. President McKinley may be pressed to appear as the war ends.
New York reports fifteen soldiers died yesterday at Camp Wikoff and in the city. Causes include malarial fever, dysentery, lung disease, and morphine overdose. Several cases labeled yellow fever disputes linger among doctors, with some insisting malaria dominates.
Whiting Allen a Bufalo Bill's Wild West representative arrives in Topeka with 22 assistants to aid surrounding counties. He says the show features a double weight battery of artillery and a detachment of the Fifth United States cavalry, plus Cuban insurgents supplied by the Cuban junta. Allen notes the Cuban soldiers are not black. He and his staff depart for Atchison tonight.
An old advertisement extols harmless cosmetics for women, warning against deleterious acids and minerals. It promotes the Oriental Dream by Dr Felix Gouraud of New York as a safe complexion preserver used by leading artists and prominent figures.
Beate the Kiondike reports a sensational tale of Drings New Discovery for Consumption curing chest illnesses and asthma after suffering from consumption. The ad promises trial bottles free at Swift Holiday's drug store with regular sizes 50 and 31, guaranteed to cure or money back. It claims Beggs German Salve as a superior remedy with testimonials, sold by all druggists.
Paris reports suggest French distrust of the czar's peace plan. Restoration of Alsace Lorraine is seen as a prerequisite for France to join the conference. The Liberte and other papers discuss risks, with Berlin and London reactions noting possible implications for arms and alliances.
Lord Frederick Roberts rejects a formal disarmament pact as unsafe for Britain but says a halt by Germany and Russia could allow progress without a treaty. The Earl of Crewe praises the czar's proposal as historic and hopes Britain accepts a conference. No foreign office alarm, a St Petersburg messenger explained the plan, and peace groups celebrate.
Kansas City dispatch summarizes General Miles critique of war department actions and press handling of messages. It details Miles claims of being commander of all American forces, alleged suppression of his communications, and disobedience by Shafter regarding Santiago strategy and Cuban housing. The exchange covers telegrams with Alger, Miles, and Shafter, plus Miles defense of his authority and aims in Cuba and Porto Rico.
A special report from Daninun Texas describes a violent train melee on a Texas and Pacific line returning from a ball game. Knives were freely used injuring many minors and adults, with women taking part. Mike Fysan of Krebs was stabbed multiple times and is expected to die as cars were wrecked and windows smashed during the outbreak.
Aug 20 Santiago dispatch reports Richmond P. Hobson arriving by Seguranca to supervise efforts to locate the sunken Cristobal Colon and Infanta Maria Teresa. He will stay with General Lawton, work begins on eastern Cuban coast military lines, and wharf access is restored to merchants. Also aboard are Captain Letich and forty signal corps men to relieve Col. Greene. The Seguranca carried fresh beef and a note on harbor charges impacting trade. The Alameda boulevard around Santiago Bay is to be developed.
The Fifth regiment from Tampa is ordered to a new camp as yellow fever spreads among troops. A Knickerbocker crew quarantined at Tampa after reaching a Cuban port. Government provisions are distributed by commissary. relief efforts target lower city quarters.
A fragmented National League scoreboard shows Philadelphia beating Brooklyn 1 to 0 and Cleveland defeating New York 7 to 2. Other entries include Detroit 13 over Indianapolis, Columbus 10 over Milwaukee 5, with additional mentions of Pittstore and Loulaville.
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