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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1898
Page
6
A Union Pacific wreck occurred between Smithconi and Delta about 35 miles north of Hedding. Officials escaped with no injuries despite severe damage to engines and cars. Train jumped track briefly but coaches stayed on rails. Traffic was delayed four hours.
July 2 contracts filed for record in this city involve two agreements between Therese A Gelrichs and Virginia Fair and the firm Carter Bishop and Wheeler. Each promises 3 percent of the estates of the late James G Fair to the three firms, totalling $350,000 to each, contingent on a Trust being declared valid. If invalid, profits revert to seven years post decedent, with the trust then inoperative. The total payout and beneficiaries’ share remain uncertain but are implied to be substantial.
Key West reports the Spanish steamer Bunito Estenger and two small craft captured by the Hornet on June 27 and 23 enter here with a prize crew under Ensign Ellis Bride. In Newark New Jersey Vincenes Rosana a 24 year old bride of a week was shot and died after Marighetti who killed himself leaped from a window. Waterford Wisconsin endures vast destruction as business district wiped out with several bodies found among the wreckage.
William Paup a chef in Julius Smiths restaurant at 251 Canal Street stabbed the proprietor seven times with a kitchen knife, killing him. Paup was arrested. Cause of the act linked to a dispute over a favor from a friend. The incident occurred last night as tensions rose after Smith refused a request.
Independence mayor announces special Bond election for July 19 to decide issuing 5 percent railroad construction bonds for a line from Cherryvale to near Havana with milestones at Burtenville and Cheryvale. Funds tied to depot location. conditions include contract with a company and selected route segments. Voters appear indifferent as details spread through town.
A chaotic legal notice from July reports the Wichita Pacite Railway company and Los Angeles based 4 Lrnctinn corporation in a court decree. Stockholders are limited to the stake described at the rate of 68 square.
New York dispatch reports the first U S war balloon launched near Siboney to observe Spanish forces around Santiago de Cuba. Observers on board sent back sketches and maps of Cervera’s ships, camps, and city as Spanish guns fired unsuccessfully at the balloon. The ascent, at 2 50 feet, drew attention from American ships and Santiago residents alike.
Union Pacific reshuffles conductors at Junction City on July 7. Harry Fieldtoff and Brinkerhot move to new runs. Mort Smith and Karry Palmer slated for New 6 and 8 service. Getty and Curtin take the passenger run from Kansas City to the west. Bergin backed for New 12 and 4, while Dearborn on Solomon branch mixed run may need a new schedule.
In Chanute on July 2 a concert by The Latter Auxiliary of the Trathihond of Raginewes will feature a mix of musical acts and cake walk novelty. Officers include Salor General Parrett and Brigadier General Green, with a corps of non commissioned officers supporting the performance.
A fragmentary report states the General Superintendent of Union Pacific steps down amid leadership shakeup. The piece hints at internal fears and mentions personnel such as Hester and Sapietjamin, with references to delegation and potential relocation to a setting called Ormgte.
The article states 1898 railroads laid record track progress with reports of 60 million dollars spent on new line construction by June 20. It lists states Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, California, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Michigan with extensive activity along the Mississippi River corridor and 267 miles south of a major point.
Frank Brashears, a brakeman from Hutchinson, suffered severe injuries in a canal accident. He endured a serious arm injury with a near shoulder fracture requiring surgery. Doctors performed an operation, and though the patient faced a long recovery, officials reported hope for his future.
The Junction City District Ministerial Association in Clay Center Kan on June 25 passed a resolution urging rigid enforcement of the prohibitory law and opposing local option. Ministers pledged to use votes and influence to push temperance leagues and seek cooperation from all denominations. The note also mentions drug ads and local business notices intertwined with the period’s public appeals and event notices.
In Salina two tramps attempted to ride the rail line Monday and threatened brakemen. The confrontation led to the tramplers being repelled after an altercation near Swan’s face and the men were expelled from the cars. Local officers reported the trouble but did not detail injuries.
Fragmentary report notes Missouri Pacific aims to expand into Oklahoma with railway access. Partial text mentions Racine railway and travel words but unclear context or dates. No decisive outcome or actors fully readable.
Advices report three American warships bombarded Manzanillo around 4 pm, shelling the port for 45 minutes with 40 shells causing minor damage. Spanish gunboats Cuban, Espanola, Guardian and Maria responded. eight sailors were bruised and two wounded. Americans withdrew northwest towing a damaged vessel. Also, a Spanish dynamite attack on a railway near Can delaria killed three and wounded five.
New York dispatch reports Manila remains largely unchanged with insurgents surrounding the city while Admiral Dewey holds the bay. Expectation centers on General Merritt’s troops arriving to enter and secure Manila, with foreign warships poised for action if needed and ships overdue from San Francisco to Honolulu raising concern.
Private letters from Cavite dated June 2 report insurgents occupy all of Bulacan province with sporadic skirmishes. Spanish ship Hetinl captured near Calbay Bay while landing 600 troops. Spanish commander Lieutenant Colonel Morel killed. Insurgents seize Tulucan governor and family. Aguinaldo arrests rebel leaders Artochio and Sandice for informing about the steamer Pasie laden with arms. Bandico influential. Dewey interference feared to stop rival faction.
A report states a soldier was sentenced to six months imprisonment at Fort McPherson. The piece lists unit movements and target practice plans for several regiments from the Third Division, First Army Corps, with Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Kansas, and other state troops mentioned among those training at new rifle ranges near Chickamauga Park. Major Alex Rogers resigns as inspector general and seeks a tea tenant colonel post in Connecticut. Grant’s division may appoint a provisional officer from the Eighth New York. Court-martial results include Bulet Alien Hume of Company I, infantry, among the notable cases.
A soldier confessed to stealing money from tent mates and pleaded guilty. He received six months imprisonment at Fort McPherson, forfeiture of pay, and dishonorable discharge. He will be sent to Atlanta under guard. from Hardin County Ohio. A second case involved Flomer Moore of Company 1, Fourteenth Minnesota, tried for disobeying orders and sentenced to guard duty.
In the House of Commons Michael Davitt asked if article 4 of the Suzeans convention covered belligerent warships remaining at Port Said over 24 hours and about Spanish ships’ presence since Sunday, with Curzon noting the convention never activated and leaving the matter to the Egyptian government. Curzon said four British and five German warships were at Manne and British forces in Hong Kong deemed sufficient to protect British interests, with potential augmentation possible at Manila.
The transport Louisiana sailed from Fort Tampa on Tuesday bound for Santiago carrying 12 recruits for General Shatter's force. The unit included the Thirty-second ambulance corps with nineteen privates and one other, eight horses, two bell horses, forty ambulances, mules, 130 pack mules, ten ambulances and twenty-eight packers.
Washington July 2 Representative Arnold of Pennsylvania conferred with the president on Cap H W Whitney who bore official messages to General Gomer and ventured into Cuba with Cuban escorts. Whitney from Clearfield Pennsylvania made the dangerous trip early in the war. Arnold urged promotion to lieutenant colonel as government appreciation.
Madrid cipher field reports Spaniards destroying a small railway near a mining region thought to support a potential American attack on Morro Castle. Berlin dispatch notes Aguinaldo’s insistence on Philippine independence and a rumored US Japan accord to curb Russia and Germany, with Japanese forces ready off Fe-Chi-Li.
Vienna reports a violent earthquake this morning near a Dalmatian town. The tremor caused houses to collapse and disrupted the area with damage feared extensive. No further details available at this time.
The State case against Fletcher Helms, a deputy sheriff, appeared before Justice W S Meckin lokk. Helms sought bond release. bond was continued for 1 day to July 1 while he secures new bondsmen. He was taken to Rossville to obtain jail, facing charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and later altered to embezzlement in office. Prosecution cited evidence and Helms reportedly confessed. The defense planned to appeal and the attorney believed the case would proceed tonight.
Madrid dispatch says after the cal net meeting Admiral Camara will bring torpedo boat destroyers back from Port Said to Span Lloyds agent at Port Said. Telegraphs report the Spanish warship Proserpina has departed to sea.
Saratoga Springs July 2 Pennsylvania won the three mile university boat race with Cornell a distant second by four and a half lengths. Wisconsin finished third and Columbia fourth. Time Pennsylvania 25 013 Coryell 16a Wisconsin 16:07 Columbia 14 21.
W N Madison of Kansas City had his right ear cut off by a switch engine along the Rock Island track near Anmoprdate early this morning. The engine passed the object, knocking it aside. witnesses report the man may have been intoxicated and sleeping on the track. He suffered a severed ear and a bruised shoulder with no insurance coverage noted.
London dispatch notes renewed editorials and letters criticizing U S actions in the Spain vs United States war context. It cites the Morning Post essay arguing Britain shaped the affair and cautions about American naval decisions and the Manila fleet amid calls for restraint.
July 2 report from a AP correspondent claims Germany France and Russia understand the Philippines issue and will refrain from active interference until hostilities end. They would then unite to prevent either the United States or Great Britain from gaining full possession, and propose an international congress like Berlin 1871 to resolve all related questions.
Heat lingered on Kansas avenue as officials noted fair skies tonight and Sunday with cooler air expected. Weather box atop the Columbian building reported a breeze and gentler temperatures. Livestock market receipts appeared mixed with hogs and cattle prices and daily tallies from the Chicago market.
In November Joseph James of 325 W Pearl St Regis Indiana faced imminent death from quick consumption and lung ulceration. A friend gave Brazilian Balm to ease his cough. the doctor advised ongoing use. James stopped his doctor, used the Balm, and recovered quickly returning to work by February with stronger lungs and weight.
The text cautions against cough mixtures containing opium as dangerous. It claims opium parasitizes the nerves and aids a deadly bacillus in destroying lungs. Brasilien Baim is described as opium free and says it revitalizes nerves, kills the microbe, and restores diseased lungs to health, surpassing other remedies.
Government circular replies to inquiries on internal revenue duties and stamp supply by July 1. Describes when stamps may be required or exempt, and that taxpayers may be relieved by payment under certain conditions. Includes misprinted marketing text for a tonic as an unrelated ad.
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