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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1898
Page
2
The war depresses immigration to the United States through New York Harbor, with fewer arrivals than normal. War fears and expectations push some Spaniards to delay enlistment while others seek entry. the barge office notes the war as a strong factor. Some immigrants face deportation or return after special inquiries, while those who enlist seek better wages or military service opportunities.
Auction and ticket details announced by agents J Fulton and ADEC Sewket for the International Christian Senior Convention. The notice notes sales through a Santa Fe dining car service, with tickets and information available from agents Fulton and Sewket.
Washington July 1 Senator Mason may not be allowed to keep the Spanish flags captured at Cavite and Manila. The secretary of the navy is enforcing statutes requiring all flags and colors taken by the navy to be transmitted to the government for deposition to the president. Public notice says private claims have produced some flag parcels for the senator, but none have yet been turned over as required. Admiral Dewey has not reported flags among prizes, though it is believed many will be sent to the president for display with explanatory notes.
Capt Henson and nine retired rivermen from Parkville Mo travelled to St Louis to locate the manifest of the sunken steamboat Arabia buried in the Missouri river sands since 1854 They hope to learn the cargo and may dig for the wreck if valuables are found along the channel where sand has washed away Interpretive note: the Arabia sank on a St Louis to Indian country river run after hitting a snag near Parkville
Washington July 2 Paymaster General Stanton plans to act against recently appointed paymasters who failed to report for duty President McKinley named 75 volunteers but only about 40 appeared for commissions Stanton will revoke unreported commissions and appoint replacements unless misinstructed by his corps. The White House has not decided on actions yet but may eject noncompliant youths.
Reports tell of a cannon salute at a crossing in Mount Vernon on the Fourth of July injuring several and shattering windows on an eastbound Louville and Resuville train. Passengers aided by car shop workers, many fainted, with multiple injuries noted. Also advertised are Santa Fe travel deals to Kansas City, St Joseph, and eastern destinations from Topeka, with quoted fares and July travel windows.
Chillicothe Ohio July 1 reports describe a rare rain and wind storm that dumped thousands of frogs over streets and roofs. The wind toppled a $1600 barn belonging to Wil Birtard and damaged the grandstand at the driving park while wheat shocks were torn and scattered across fields. Estimated losses are not yet known.
New York July 1 Miss Helen Gould hosted 100 self supporting young women from the Brooklyn Young Woman's Christian Association at Lyndhurst. Guests traveled from Grand Central after 2 o clock to the country estate, toured conservatories and galleries, visited kennels with Saint Bernards, and enjoyed luncheon on the lawn.
E Irving of West Templeton reports a severe caterpillar plague across hundreds of acres harming cherry poplar and wild cherry trees with apple trees also attacked. The infestation covers rails and tracks near Owen Sound causing trains to split freight and use extra locomotives, hindering railway travel in the region.
London reports enormous locust swarms in South African farming districts disrupt rail service from Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth. Passengers faced halted trains as crews shoveled sand to clear the tracks while crowds dismounted to walk beside the locomotive and drive off the pests.
A garbled line hints at a train behind a listed success, with focus on wheels like a pinwheel. The fragment implies an attempt to heal Ajong and a heavy movement, but details are unclear. The readable pieces suggest a transport scene tied to a crowning accomplishment or event at List.
Ayulhenney narrowly escaped death after touching a live tire wire that had fallen on a street car track at Fairfield and OWallon avenues in Hellwvue Malhenny. George Musk pulled him away as the wire caused a severe shock and minor burns. Mulhenney was revived after vervoer restoratives and taken to Stamm's saloon for treatment.
Exporia and LaRaporia seek to lure a top baseball team to town with city funding for travel. McKiinkey, Hic team manager, notes the squad recently played in Dat Inc Texas and would visit this season if fares of 31 dollars from John city are covered. The roster includes Speck Hol bert Mont our and Kid Strickter. Meiloskey, former Louisville manager, fronts the effort with Cleaver White Calkins and Apey Gro leading the charge.
Assistant Secretary Allen and General Greely met President McKinley to discuss enforcing a southern Cuba blockade and how many naval vessels can be spared. A direct cable from Santiago to Key West is favored to speed vital messages and support operations from Santiago to Havana and Porto Rico. Direct talks cover costs, timing, and the need for a lasting line for months, with daily cable bills highlighted at Playa del Este to New York.
Washington reports a war department order under a recent act of Congress abolishing the Held officer's court for trivial offenses in summary form. The change becomes operative August 15, with preparations urged for a formal event and to ensure orderly reception.
United States Senate debated Hawaii annexation and race issues as Tilman and Tillman condemned mixing races in governance. They argued about self government for island peoples and contrasted imperial policy with domestic racial fears, touching on Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.
An OCR garble recounts a congressional scene with references to Attornies, soldiers home at Hot Springs, and a Senate vote. It mentions Wasniments and a conference report on appropriation, with partisan remarks about the Henabitean party and Republican reform efforts, amid stalled deliberations.
Washington reports eight giant bread wagons travel nightly to Camp Alger laden with bread for over 30,000 troops. A private corporation supplies the bread as government facilities lack baking. Wagons resemble regular army vehicles with canvas covers. The scale is described as monumental, aiding troops from hunger across the camp.
Tickets go on sale June 20 and July 1 1898 for round trips to western points. Fare 2.00. final return date August 1. 598 miles? Santa Fe Line via Union Pacific to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland. Pullman sleepers and dining cars. For timetable call City Ticket Agent A Lewis and Depot Agent J G Fulton.
New York July 1 Contralier Coler announced that Mrs Hetty Green had offered to loan the city $1 000 000 at 8 percent below market rate This loan would be on revenue bonds for local improvements and would be temporary in character financed by taxes The bonds would carry interest and be sold at a discount of 2 to 3 percent
Bloomington July 1 Deputy Star Factory Inspector Devinaky of Chicago obtained warrants for twenty three Bloomington business property owners for alleged non compliance with a 1687 fire escape law. The defendants protest the action as unjust and not supported by the statute. They plan to resist and claim the inspector exceeded his authority. They seek to secure alternative escapes and question the required design standards and costs.
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