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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1899
Page
3
A Linen Lunch Cloths sale lists plain Linen 5-4 at 1.00, drawn ace price 1.50, 18x27 tray cloths 25c, hemmed and hemstitched tray cloths 25c, hemstitched table sets 8-4 10-4 12-4, and pattern table cloths 4 10-4 12-4 with matching napkins, all deeply discounted.
Washington Feb 25 Senate passed the compromise army reorganization bill at 7 10 PM after hours of debate. Senator Gorman Md pressed an amendment limiting permanent or July 1 1901 increase, which was accepted in a modified form. A notable speech by Mr West Co. failed to stop the measure as the sundry civil bill readings concluded and DC amendments stood.
Gen Stanley doubts the pharmacy reform bill now in the governor's hands after it passed both houses. A delegation led by Speaker Osborn pressed for timely action, but the governor suggested the measure is not yet within reach. Supporters say it allows forty men to obtain certificates without regular exams. opponents fear unqualified pharmacists may slip through. The row questions competency to handle poisons and echoes calls for a teaching certificate parallel.
Major General Wheeler suggests using troops added to the regular establishment under the pending reorganization bill instead of keeping them in the volunteer force. The plan would allow the president to recruit a portion of 35 000 volunteers from Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines into the regular army during emergencies. Wheeler argues these men would reach higher efficiency in the regular force. Wheeler’s own political fate hangs on a March 4 decision, as maintaining his army commission could cost him his congressional seat for two years per judiciary committee ruling.
Navy observers report a torpedo weighing about 200 pounds drifted ashore 40 miles north of Coyners Hill near Wishwater mark. It shows no letters or figures and is in good condition despite lighter weight than typical navy torpedoes. War Department told to claim it. a beach warning was issued to keep away until confirmation.
Reports from San Francisco indicate the battleship Iowa may depart for the Philippines soon while the Oregon requires extensive repairs in Honolulu for several weeks. The Town is also undergoing repairs but could sail to Manila on short notice. Admiral Dewey’s request and the Oregon’s unsuitability fuel the rumors of the Town’s imminent departure.
Washington February 7 The House debated further appropriation hikes as the final conference report on the Indian appropriation bill was adopted. An extra month of pay for some enlisted men and additional back pay for others were included. Representative Dockery argued total congressionally approved sums could reach about 2.01 billion dollars.
Six regular army second lieutenants fresh from West Point have reached San Francisco en route to Manila to join Infantry regiments. Eleven more of the same rank are due shortly. The officers include R. B. Calvert of Indianapolis, assigned to the Eighteenth Infantry, William T. Merry of northern New York, James Humeon of South Dakota, Charles Brooks Clark of Mitard Mass, and C. M. Bundell, among others.
The state board of charities faces opposition from Atchison figures including Senators Andrews and Capt. Seaton over W H H Young being chosen as superintendent of the Soldiers Orphans home in Atchison. Critics allege favoritism and misleading claims about Young war service and an old Missouri Pacific accident that cost him his arm.
Lawrence Kan Feb 28 The prosecution in the Kunkel murder case faced repeated setbacks as key testimony was ruled incompetent. Judges barred linking arsenic found on towels and other items to the death chamber, weakening the state's circumstantial case and raising doubts about a conviction.
The first detachment of a filibustering expedition for Central America left Kansas City at 9:20 last night, about 190 men in four coaches. Led by William D. Thompson, with Captains Whitesett Caser and Witten aboard, they aim to reach Mobile or New Orleans to embark. Leaders in the venture expect to join others from St. Louis and Chicago. the destination is reportedly Nicaragua, with possible links to Guatemalan or Honduran aims. Funds are said to come from prominent Honduran capitalists seeking government concessions and canal influence if successful.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney and bladder cure offering free sample bottles by mail. It claims kidney health powers affect overall well being, cites tests in hospitals and private practice, and directs readers to mail addresses in Binghamton New York for samples and information.
Officials report rumors of an expedition to Honduras with promises of lands seized in the country. Veterans from Missouri regiments and several officers were recruited, trained in the United States, and urged to join for pay. Authorities investigated but found no grounds to arrest the invaders, while consuls in Honduras and New Orleans notified respective governments. A separate testimonial promotes a Rheumatism cure from a local druggist.
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