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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
4
A muddled report recalls American naval actions near Cuba and Manila, notes on Spanish defenses, and the sinking of the French steamer Le Bouverene with 690 lives lost. It mentions General Shafter, Presidentials, and evolving roles for women in wartime society amid a backdrop of alarming global calamities.
The country has profited five years of prosperity with exports exceeding imports by over 100 million in gold settled, lifting overall wealth by about half a billion dollars from the prior year. Agricultural and manufactured exports rise while imports lag, and hard times are said to be ending despite war news.
A fragment reflects on social life and gossip with a mix of inebriated street talk. It notes men hunting reporters to claim kinship to public figures and describes evenings with booths, chairs, lemonade, and fans. It laments missed revenue on kisses and the cost to girls, while praising a steadfast farmer in hard West days.
General Miles lauds Cervera as a formidable foe while outlining cautious plans for Santiago and Puerto Rico operations. He notes Spanish ships may be subdued with reinforcements and emphasizes coordinated army and navy actions.
A quarrel over a romance led J. W. Gartinson, a well to do farmer, to strike his father. Gartinson severely injured the elder man after a heated dispute about winning a young woman from Hetil couse. The incident occurred near Boonesboro and resulted in serious injuries.
July 7 report recounts a sentry shooting a man who approached a camp on the road near Jacksonville. The assailant attempted to seize control, but a guard discharged, killing the intruder. The incident intertwines with a medical ad and a note on Santa Fe Route dining car features, hinting at broader wartime wartime conditions.
New Haven July 7 A Yale movement to eradicate or limit the influence of sophomore societies gains traction. Nathan A Smyth, now in the U S Navy, sparked the drive two years ago and undergraduates and alumni rally behind a push to end the clubs amid secrecy and elitism that have long shaped Yale social life.
The First New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, soon bound for Manila, plans a regimental band. Col. Thomas H. Barger organized auditions, twenty-two eligible players found, funds raised by officers and civilian supporters to purchase instruments. The band to sail with ships to Manila will perform The Star Spangled Banner on arrival to welcome troops.
Miss Hariet Richardson of Kentucky, who sparred with Mims Christine Bradley over christening the battleship Kentucky, wed James Randy Bills in Lexington. The quiet ceremony occurred at Miss Richardson’s sister’s home with close relatives present. The couple will honeymoon at Fetill Springs and reside in Louisville.
Fred Fleming died in Binghamton New York after riding 108 miles with his uncle George Fuller from Cannonsville to the city in eight hours. He collapsed upon arrival, suffering heart-related distress believed caused by overexertion. Doctors noted his athletic development and generally good organ health, attributing the death to cooling wind exposure after extreme exertion.
The Moscow congress in session reports plans to aid flour export to Great Britain and to reduce railroad rates by 49 percent. The finance minister is tasked with supporting export facilitation and establishing a steamer line between the Baltic and Britain to move Russian goods.
In Ottawa County near Kickapoo, while plowing along a Missouri river bluff, C. E. Baker uncovered three Indian skeletons and abundant relics including copper ornaments beads and hair strands. The remains appear to be Lokapo Indians from a once large village site. George Remebure secured the artifacts for a collection and will pursue further investigations this year with a permit from Mr. Batter.
Ottawa County prosecutor Murphy leaves pasture to fetch his cow but misreads a neighbor’s herd, leading to a comic chase as he ends up with Becker’s cow. After a night of misdirection a single man with two cows is seen returning toward Murphy’s yard.
While A H Ellis raked hay in July a broken tongue dropped the rake causing the horses to react violently. The farmer nearly fell into the heels of the frightened animals but slid from the seat and escaped unscathed in a tense moment on the field.
Horace Furey and his wife were driving home when the wagon ran away. A line broke, throwing Mr Furey out. Mrs Furey was thrown twenty feet, struck on her head, and is badly hurt though the doctor says she will recover.
Salina bicycle club closes its inaugural May 14 races under electric light marking a new Kansas era. State meet, the state’s most successful, features last races led by Frank Bush in the one mile amateur handicap and John H. White of Kansas City first in the one mile open amateur. Hugo Felix of Ottawa takes second. Frank Spetter of Topeka earns third. Open professional results list W. as first.
Report of time trials and placings in recent track events. Frank Bush of Salina won a three mile handicap and W B Vasisha of Los Angeles took second. George Mierstein and John H White are listed among others with times around 4 minutes and 45 seconds for the mile-related events involving Topeka and Kansas City runners.
In Wichita on July 7 the wife of Edward Aikins appeared in district court seeking divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty and assault. She alleges the defendant struck and wounded her and beats the children, asks for sole custody and alimony, and for an injunction preventing interference with herself and the children. The couple wed in February 1896 and have two children, Anna and Maddie, now ages 11 and younger.
A Kansas City backed company plans to drill for coal gas and oil after mineralogist Hatch identified deposits nearby. Two carloads of drilling machinery arrived and will be set up at McDonald Park to begin boring as soon as equipment is positioned.
Wichita July 7 The little son of F Damon traveling auditor of the Santa Fe had a frightful escape from serious injury last night as the cab door gave way while the boy leaned against it at Main and Douglas. He was thrown onto the pavement, bruised and shaken but not seriously harmed.
Miss Mary Bighop of Roxbury township is hailed a heroine after fending off a tramp who tried to break in. She grabbed a rifle and fired when the man followed, striking him in the face and wounding him fatally before he fled, leaving her safe.
Cooper and Plumb bought the first new wheat of the season in Lyons on Wednesday. It weighed 62 pounds per bushel and yielded sixteen bushels per acre, paid at 80 cents per bushel. Harvest to finish soon. plowing for sowing begins. county wheat quality expected to run light. Also notes a successful Chautauqua at Coffeyville with speakers including Sam Jones and Henry Watterson. Watterson spoke on Abraham Lincoln.
Col Greene shows slow improvement after a paralytic stroke and remains in tout ne, with better appetite and spirits. He attended the Popalist convention in Iola Abilene July 1 where he collapsed following a wheerh. The Kirby bank creditors plan indicates appointing a receiver soon due to impracticable depositors’ action. A laundry ad notes colors endure through Penzieas Steam Laundry.
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