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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1898
Page
8
Fragmentary column notes travel intent from Topeka to Washington via Santa Fe Route on July 4. Mentions Poltomin Pative and Tourist Steepers with free reclining chases, and instructions to apply to an agent for copies.
Topeka marks Independence Day with parades, concerts, and fireworks as Dewey’s victory and the Santa Bay fleet news energize celebrations. A large civic delegation marches the streets carrying flags while crowds picnic, attend park concerts, and await balloon ascensions and a grand display of fireworks.
Assistant Secretary of State Hoss finds no tasks as Major Shreve acts as governor and private secretary. Governor Leedy visits Wieh ta. Breidenthal handles Kirby bank fallout in Abilene. He boasts of 19 years without a day off while others hide from celebrations as the nation marks a holiday.
Officials tight lipped as as many as fifteen regiments under emergency orders prepare for a potential move to Cuba from Chickamauga Park on July 4. Regiments listed include Kentucky, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana units with Santiago as possible objective. Railroads ready, payoffs advancing rapidly, and preparations rush to dispatch the first corps regiments this week.
Omaha remembers Colonel Charles A. Wikoff a skilled and courteous officer with a long army record. The General’s service spans from the rebellion through Chickamauga Mission Ridge and into later commands, earning praise for valiancy and merit. The notice also mentions entertainment ads and Gibraltar fortification notes alongside local business laundry services.
London editorials in the Daily Graphic and Times laud American bravery at El Caney and Santiago while urging Spain toward honorable peace terms. The Times notes high courage on both sides and calls for a reasonable settlement, favoring wisdom over bloodshed. The Graphic praises Anglo American unity yet critiques strategic missteps and advocates concentrating efforts on Havana and Manila.
In North Topeka two more sisters face trouble with liquor laws. Iris Rincis Brows was fined 2200 and sentenced for selling liquor. Sty Brooks convicted but failed to appear and was later arrested, with further charges listed. Arthur Dudles, colored, fought Patrolman Lucas. Della Bright, formerly Della May, was arrested for drunken disorder while prowling Smoky Row, resisting officers, and jailed after a midnight intake.
Three young men Charles Searley Roy Sinner and Charles Williams drowned in a storm as their four clinker built yacht capsized off Hamilton Ontario last night. A fourth man Lene escaped after swimming to shore. The storm also damaged multiple yachts and moorings.
Captain Joseph G Waters in Scandia Kan received rapid news of a victory. His son John Waters and Thos F Doran sent telegrams confirming that Sampson’s fleet sank Cervera’s line and Santiago capitulated with about 20 000 Spanish soldiers.
Reverend G D Olden at First African Baptist Church condemns dens of vice on Kansas Avenue. He urges parents to teach children to shun vice, praises community action, and says ministers must unite to drive out these establishments. He criticizes reliance on police and political machines, calling for public cooperation in Topeka.
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