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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1898
Page
2
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A Sierra Leone dispatch reports a British expedition punished natives who attacked mission houses and killed missionaries. Despite no mutilation marks, several Americans including Mrs Cain and Rev. Mr Cain were found. others, like the Hughes family, are reported captured or missing. Witnesses name educators A B R Wibe, Mr Cole, Professor Clements, and Clover City figures amid the turmoil.
The fragment discusses maternal care and medical remedies for a premature infant. It mentions medicine, delicate health, and emotional impact on the mother. The readable text indicates concern for infant health and supportive care in a sanitary setting.
Washington July 2 reports on wartime finance show daily costs exceeding 1,000,000 dollars, with total government expenses rising sharply due to the new revenue law. Analysts compare current needs with past wars, noting loans, taxes, and bonds as key funds while warning of future deficits and the heavy financial burden of the conflict.
Fragmentary report notes Bale’s arrest or discharge amid a case involving jewelry stolen from jeweler MM Fy Morshouse. Readable line items describe trousers a diamond pin opera glasses and other pieces as property linked to the burglary of Mr Morshouse’s residence the day before arrest and a county lockup pending trial.
A fragmentary Tampa panorama describes a military camp mood in July with Rough Riders marching through town. It portrays volunteers, mule corps, and officers shaping a homegrown defense aura amid storms, street life, and the stinging observer tone of a local newspaper card.
A San Francisco dispatch reports Corporal J Spendiove was court martialed in the Twentieth Kansas. The message cites Mary Triges and daughter Bible as casualties in a fire and indicates the mother died at Ninth and Quincy, with no further details on their pensiove.
A patient suffers from fulminating cancer destroying the orbit. Doctors remove the eye, revealing exposed optic nerves and frontal regions. Despite attempts at treatment and self care, the patient is discharged as no further medical remedy remains, yet endures with a makeshift relief using cocaine solution via a glass aid.
Cudahy company expands operations at Blox City plant to include 160 cattle and 200 hogs daily, plus 2,000 sheep, with 17 new buildings, 16 boilers and monster generators. The facility gains refrigeration, power, and independent ice production, enabling year round operation under D.D. rate of Omaha as general manager.
A message notes that a flock of homing pigeons will be released tomorrow morning from the National Hotel and returned to their keeper after a test flight. Hankin will send some of his pigeons to Cincinnati for a record flight, with pigeons colored and timed for departure and return.
Chauncey M. Depew spoke to about 800 guests at the Republican club in New York, praising allied sentiment and the Dewey and Hobson heroism. He argued for Anglo American unity and warned that Britain restrained Germany and other powers, while urging decisive naval strength and civilization as a global aim.
July 2 Camp Alger Twenty second Kansas volunteers face water shortage as new well yields unfit water. Surgeons report boiled water only briefly helped. Dr Stewart took samples to War Department for testing. Colonel Garrett questioned report. Telegram finally confirms water for the regiment is organically pure.
County Attorney Balridge orders directors of the Onsaba fair and association to halt pool selling and gambling at the races. Meeting had occurred. unrelated notes mention Ladies' Shirt Waists laundried and Santa Fe Route mining cars equipped with electric fans.
In Chicago a news note reports Levi Leiter borrows 3 million dollars to cover his son Joseph Leiter's wheat trading losses. The elder Leiter signals possible further advances of up to 7 million, with assets pledged from prominent business properties to secure the debt.
Cincinnati July 2 Howell alias Howell claimed he traveled from Vevay Ind to find work for starving children. He admitted stealing two altar chairs and the silver communion service from St Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church and said a stranger offered money. The grand jury returned a true bill and, despite his plea of innocence, the court sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary. He will be taken to Frankfort this week.
In Honolulu the market rallied on Washington annexation news with sharp gains and heavy activity. Prices for Hawaiian plantations showed strength as Makaweli and Oahu traded higher while Honokaa and Ewa posted steady or rising bids.
New York July 4 a New York ske department engine on the way to a blaze became tangled in dense underbrush near West 200th Street and had to be abandoned. Firemen fought the fire with baskets of water after reaching the scene, saving adjacent high grass from spread.
Cleveland July 2 through August Wensluft was fined in police court for a striking offense. He entered a Methodist church at the corner of Jennings and Brach avenues during service and disrobed shocking the congregation. Police detained him on intoxication charges after elders intervened and a man stood to confront him. Wensluft claimed visions of lunar spots and a Messiah prophecy as explanation. He also mentioned a Gurfeld park band concert planned for tomorrow.
Rev. C Vrooman of Hatathi Fountain Park Congregational church in St Louis resigns amid disappointment with his charge and prepares to join the Klondike Yukon Copper River venture. His brother leads the expedition set to depart around July 15 with plans to seek fortune in the north. He may not return to ministry.
Kansas City July 2 Justice Rawling descended from the bench and fought a litigant after a minor suit ruling. R. B. Wood, plaintiff in a case against William Jennings, challenged the court’s veracity. The judge won, declaring the court’s integrity preserved and warning against contempt. A later tale notes lawyers quarrelled in Justice Rorling’s court and vowed to settle by apology.
New York reports Madame Rhea, famed tragedienne, sailed for Paris six weeks ago with a long incurable ailment. She was hospitalized at Montmorency, France, and now declares she will never act again. Kathryn Kidder is hired to fill her forthcoming season, while trains to Denver and west points continue via Union Pacific.
The Santa Fe route announces special round trip fares to points in Kansas and Nebraska on July 3 and 4, with return limits. Tickets from Topeka and nearby locations to Washington and Pueblo are offered, encouraging eastbound and regional travel. Prices include a $24 base fare with various branches and dates noted, agent contact for copies and details.
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