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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1898
Page
1
The Spanish minister, accused of writing a scurrilous letter attacking President Ne Hinley and using discourteous terms, is now a private citizen. The government urges immediate resignation as officials in Washington confirm the foreign minister’s authorship of the insult.
The Washington correspondent of the Daily News reports President McKinley will not yield to Spain after the De Lome letter scandal. Reactions in London and among American correspondents show belief Spain may face stronger actions. The letter’s publication intensifies calls for decisive response and passports of certain officials.
The Spanish cabinet discussed the controversial autograph letter from Senor Dupoy de Lome criticizing the U S president. The letter prompted calls for recall and resignation, with officials noting Spain had yet to respond publicly. The incident strained diplomacy as U S relations hung on official translations and ongoing developments.
A three story cold storage warehouse on Twelfth Street in Pittsburgh burned fiercely last night. Explosions and a wall collapse sent flames and debris into Mulberry alley, killing fourteen and injuring many as whisky and other stored goods ignited. Officials estimate about two million dollars in losses across Haviler storage, Chautauqua Tea, and Union Storage facilities, with numerous injuries and several unidentified victims.
A major blaze at the Union Storage building on Pike street near Thirteenth causes collapse and fatalities. Workers and bystanders flee as explosions send debris, with ten or more people feared dead or missing. Firefighters struggle in confined quarters amid heavy smoke and collapsing walls. Fire spreads to Mulberry alley and nearby houses, trapping and injuring crews and residents. Authorities describe a chaotic night as the warehouse's explosive interior barrels and timber fueled a devastating blaze.
John Mulvane, president, announced a four percent dividend on the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company stock. The payment totals 322,500 for the just-ended year as the firm notes its property value has risen since he took office ten years ago.
This evening the Topeka Turn Verein marks its anniversary with a concert at Turner hall. Only society members admitted. After the programme, a dance will be held with Marshall's band leading. Weather notes say cold with rain or snow near Washington, turning to clearing on Friday.
Washington on February 10 reports Canadian authorities likely to bar United States troops from joining the relief expedition into the Yukon territory. The back and forth began December 20 between Acting Secretary Meiklejohn and Canada’s interior minister Mr. Sifton, who stated enlistments would not cross the boundary line and that escort would be provided by Canada.
Paris reports from Pekin state Japan informs China it will hold Wei Hai Wei permanently. China tells foreign ministers to notify powers that no foreign loan is needed since the loan’s purpose was to pay Japan's war indemnity.
News from San Francisco reports the assassination of President Jose Maria Reina Barrios of Guatemala. The late leader and his American wife were known locally, with refugees in the city recalling Barrios declared himself dictator in June. Dispatches note Barrios' volatile rule and exile in California years earlier.
Pittsburg Feb 16 The Von der Abe abduction case returned to the United States court with witnesses examined including W A Nunick bondman and Detective Bendel. Judge Buffington adjourned the matter until tomorrow. Mouser Ice and Cold Storage let contract for carpenter work in new addition to S A Clark building 50 by 100 feet two stories engine room added completion by July 1.
Mrs. Louis Penrod sues Joseph Penrod in Justice A F Cheney's court for 200 dollars claiming her share from the sale of their homestead at 131 North Monroe street. She alleges a contract to divide proceeds if she signed the deed and that he did not fulfill it. Depositions were read as the action began and the case was continued.
A long list of conditional subscriptions to the auditorium fund is reported from North Topeka. Subscriptions include Thomas Voiland, B F Conkie, A F L Eby, Dr. Dawson, John M. Wilkerson, Kimball Printing, Soren, H. Vesper, and others, all contingent on locating the building in the City park.
Mrs. R. A. Pitcher aged 11 died at her sister s home 193 Clay street at 3 30 am The deceased leaves two sons one in Minnesota and Rev D D Dille minister in Oakland Cal The latter a noted divine and national Y M C A secretary G W Luddington of Pawnee county sister of Mrs Pitcher was present Funeral Friday at 1 30 pm conducted by Rev J O Nicholson Services at the Methodist church in the Martin and Dennis addition The sons will not attend The infant son of Mr and Mrs John A Haman of 301 Polk street died today in Chicago at the grandmother s home He was 4 months 13 days old.
Following the death of ex Governor Osborn no will has been located. His heirs search for a declaration of his property wishes while Ned D. Osborn stands to inherit the entire estate if no valid will exists, potentially becoming Kansas’s wealthiest young man.
Fred Gerlach for Timets delegation nominated George J. Gideon of Pennsylvania ex chair of the national racing board. New Hampshire and Michigan seconded Potter who received strong support from Sterling Hillett of Massachusetts. Potter was re elected president on the first ballot by 212 votes. First vice president Thomas J Keen, Second vice president E N Hines. Treasurer James Tattersall. Providence, R I chosen as next annual meeting place.
Dr Bounterates to lecture on The Holy Splits at the Y W C A rooms Friday evening Laura Ewing to present Travel Talk to high school girls at Y W A rooms Friday at 2 30 The Hub Clothing Co presents a large framed portrait of Mayor Fellows for the Commercial plot Restor G Brown arrives from Chicago to serve as Worshipful Master tonight by the Past Masters of Siloam Lodge No 225 A F and A M An annual debate between Gamma Sigma and Washburn College Literary Society at the college chapel Friday evening The question On whether the national government should appoint a board of arbitrators to settle employer disputes A carnival night at Hamilton Hall Fourth Evening of the Carnival of Numen Will be held tonight at Midcontinent This concert and booths opened and Daisy Davidson noted among participants.
A young woman identified as Miss Green attempted suicide today at M. Knight's furniture store by arsenic. She left her desk, entered the Undertaking room, and after a conference with Mr Knight, took poison. Doctors treated her, a police inquiry followed, and Mr Knight refused to name her at first.
Miss Melacik, an eight year old German girl living east of the cemetery, died at 10 this morning after ingesting strychnine. Coroner Weeterfield plans an inquest tonight or tomorrow. She had been ill and reportedly took sulpinur for her health before the act.
Chicago February 10 Adolph Lant Bert denounced the jury as a pack of cowards claiming they compromised the verdict in Lankert Langert case He insisted the verdict was neither based on law nor evidence and argued innocence or guilt merits death or freedom respectively He laughed at the verdict saying the crowd would hang on a kite if wrong and urged an unrevealed outcome
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