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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1898
Page
5
A Havana sanitation push led by American authorities faced Spanish sovereignty limits and local resistance. Reports say streets show improvement, yet concerns persist over civil governance, postal service, and education, with critics urging faster school accommodations and neutral public policy amid military supervision.
Albany dispatch reports State Superintendent Charles Skinner has announced a decision on the Keyser case concerning Catholic education in public schools. The ruling involves leasing church buildings for school purposes and the employment of two sisters of Charity in Poughkeepsie, with implications for religious instruction in public education.
A fragmented report notes an offer to a company and potential actions by stockholders at a regular meeting. The text references a plant purchase, a president, and employees tied to a Cleveland area operation, suggesting a corporate restructuring or asset transfer.
A report notes the bishop of Nicaragua Omsted Pantorate of St Peters plans to extend oil supplies from St Peters Church of that city. Rev Mr Oy Moalin and others discuss future aid and church efforts for the Immanuel church congregation amid rebuilding.
John Collins found guilty of murdering his father. John Collins senior delivered verdict news to Mire. Collins and Grace Collins as the family sobbed. Grace insisted her brother was innocent and spoke through tears at the Van Huren Street home.
New York December 26 Admiral Sampson spent Christmas with family in Glen Ridge New Jersey He will go to Kingston this afternoon to see the president His future plans are uncertain yet he has a lawful rest and health seems good The advertisement touts Regans Rheumatism Remedy with money back guarantee and lists Swift & Holliday Drug Co and Arnwld Drug Co as sellers
A Topeka dispute erupts over a Christmas morning article in the Capital alleged libel against the State Journal and C. S. Gleed. The piece discusses garbled State Journal excerpts, railroad fast-mail rumors, and press accuracy surrounding the Collins trial verdict.
The article argues the fast mail burdens the public and benefits Kansas City morning papers while harming Topeka Capital. It notes shifting circulation and postage figures, compares State Journal and Capital reach, and states Topeka’s press scene favors an evening paper and steady local reader trust despite wartime turbulence.
A controversial plan to discontinue a service prompts a rally involving railroad workers and local residents. Protesters demand fair treatment and earlier morning trains to connect Cottonwood, Im Yosh, and surrounding towns, while officials weigh price and safety considerations amid political pressure.
Washington dispatch reports that the new Canadian tariff has not reduced US exports to Canada. In August October under the full 26 percent tariff, US exports to Canada rose sharply, outpacing the same months in earlier years. With the partial 12 percent phase in 1897, export gains were substantial, and total August September October exports were about 80 percent higher than 1896.
A Washington dispatch says Captain RD Evans is prominently mentioned as Rear Admiral Bunce’s likely successor at the New York Navy Yard. The piece notes Rear Admiral Simonon to remain CINCNORTHATLANTIC, and Schley to go to sea, with retirement plans discussed for Dewey and Howl sIch.
On a bright Christmas Day shoppers crowded this establishment to view Silk Waists Nobby jackets and Elegant Capes in full display. A few more items of the same kind remain and buyers are urged to take advantage now at half regular retail prices.
In Tacoma Washington three masked robbers attacked Peter Pepe’s saloon at South Twelfth Street. Patrolman Brown was wounded in the chin as shots were exchanged. One robber, James Garrett of San Francisco, was killed. two others fled. Police hunt the remaining highwaymen as part of a recent surge in similar hold ups.
The civil service bill introduced by Representative Keefer today would appoint three state civil service commissioners from different parties. It extends civil service rules to managers and staff of state and charitable institutions and public schools and extends to police and fire departments in paid cities. The governors to shape rules and exam boards, with a secretary at 2600 yearly, and daily expenses. Regulations align with federal civil service law.
The Wit railroad measure introduced by Representative Rottweiler shifts the old Seedy bill to the front of the House calendar for next Tuesday. The Rottweiler plan aims to set up a caucus bill for substitution when prepared, replacing the current calendar item. Names mentioned include Geo W. Giansteia W H Wi i amoe Son A J ats Cte.
Rental notice reads for rent unfurnished rooms in a pleasant Weggaranea area with heat and bath. Listing mentions Karinas and specifies Quincy location.
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