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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1898
Page
5
The city observes Thanksgiving with large church attendance and patriotic sermons. Presidents and ministers urge gratitude for recent victories, urging civic duty and justice, while prayers note the role of government and the need to honor both church and state.
Topeka's ball team gathers seasoned National League veterans and Western Association players. Hyter, former Washington star, anchors as player-manager with Rebisman Garwood Griff Thiel Auk Price among others, all delivering strong reputations and potential to lift Topeka to a winning season amid crowd enthusiasm.
Mrs W FE Birmingham and Mrs E Goering of St Louis visit Mr and Mrs George Baylies. Bir and Mrs Oscar Wolf return from Omaha and Chicago. Mrs Grace Weiss back from three weeks in Atchison. Foster family spending summer away. Mr and Mrs W H Hoby and Miss Linry Whitton plan two week outing at Colorado Springs. Mrs Charles McCebe returns from Kansas City. Mrs J W Wallwork leaves for two months in Kansas City Omaha and Colorado. Mrs Shubert to Colorado. husband Denver then home today. Mrs Comfort heads to City of Mexico after four gifts with Mrs Harry Gverholt and Mrs R Nichols. Mrs M Mansing and Miss Mattie McGregor leave Tuesday for Colorado. Miss Mincie Wingert and brother Lewis return from a week in Bethany. Mr George Coleman travels to Denver to visit father. Mr and Mrs H P Dgton and son Jack go to New Jersey to visit Dilign's father.
The Topeka religious community offered patriotic sermons and prayers praising recent military success. Clergy from North Topeka Methodist First Presbyterian and First Baptist churches urged moral courage, national unity, and a day of thanksgiving while highlighting divine guidance in wartime. Orators cited providence guiding armies and urged public spirit, sacrifice, and support for leaders.
Deputy United States Marshal Prescott returns from Jewell County with a crate and various companions. The report details travel, alleged plans, and tensions around the arrival amid legal proceedings and local chatter. Nearby notes mention residents traveling, social events, and upcoming summer plans in Topeka and Kansas City.
Confused text describes interest in employment in Chicago with scattered references to a strike and labor movement. Mentions various places and figures, but lacks coherent details or clear outcomes.
Clara H. Price sues Edward H. Price in district court seeking divorce after ten years of marriage. Desertion is charged. Edward H. Price denies the charge and says he will appear in court to contest the case.
The Nerwestias Frgient, a steamer, was captured near Biard and towed toward Fort Antonia amid speculation. The Union Party operates direct lines to Denver, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Portland, offering Pullman Palace Sleepers and other amenities. For timetable details contact F A Lewis, City Ticket Agent, or J C Fulton, Depot Agent.
United States authorities in the city report four Pickaninites, including Dean and Bulcher, arrested on Wednesday for robbing a post office money drawer. The case involves Elmer Geli and others. they were sent to reform school after prosecution by U.S. Marshal Mary Bone.
Mark Smile BleRdle commenced suit in the district court to recover a portion of the money paid by the Santa Fe company to Mrs Currie Frente in consideration of the death of her husband Koeteer Brin don. After the wreck, the Santa Fe relief department settled with Mrs Urantam for the death of her husband, paying 5 000 dollars. The heirs of Engineer Branham, his widow and two daughters, claim one fourth of the money paid to Mrs Branham’s mother.
Pekin July 6 envoy Edwin H Con Ber presents his credentials to the emperor as minister plenipotentiary. The British gunboat Algerine guards against rebel forces on the Yangtze center of navigation aiding suppression of unrest. Sir Chude McDowall presses for immediate restoration of order in Ruang-Si. In British Columbia elections, late returns show government support with uncertain outcomes and Cassiar still undeclared.
A July 11 report from Cincinnati notes the president's proclamation for thanksgiving and prayer was universally observed in Hebrew synagogues and Christian churches yesterday with special services planned at the Roman Catholic Hebren Church next Sunday.
In Frakersfeld California a heat engine collided with a southbound passenger train near Beaville on July 1. George Cooper and Fireman Charles Verkler were seriously injured. Fifteen passengers were hurt but not seriously. The light engine failed to obey orders to sidetrack.
Washington May 11 Rear Admiral Ammen, aged 78, a hero of the Civil War, died at the naval hospital here. He served afloat during the Port Royal reduction and held commands as the army advanced and Port Royal fell, passing after a long career of service.
Beulah Chapter No MO WS members are called to meet at the Masonic hall on Tuesday at 9 a.m. to attend the funeral of Mrs. James Quine and Mrs. S. J. Keener is noted as secretary with Julia M. Jordon as worthy matron.
Secretary of State Bush announces applicants for naval commissions must attach a 30 cent revenue stamp. Many bonds were returned for missing stamps. The state board of pardons met in Lansing for quarterly convicts' pardon examinations. A San Francisco telegram confirms Clad Hamilton’s arrival as second lieutenant of company M after promotion from sergeant of company A.
Judge Magen appoints James L. King receiver for the Grand opera house in a move to transfer control from Sir M Crawford after default on a $16,000 second mortgage held by Lt B Kendall of Denver. The property to be leased to open next theater season and sold under foreclosure within 90 days. Kendall likely to buy and restore the venue.
Observed at Pittsburg Pa on July 11 the national call from President McKinley to thank God for victory and seek direction. Churches across the city and Allegheny prayed and gave thanks for the army and navy, reflecting a broad, heartfelt response across religious beliefs.
San Francisco dispatches detail Klondike arrivals aboard the Hartle and a Boston engineer’s journey from Dawson to St Michael. Miners decry soaring prices for supplies, illicit profiteering, and scarce provisions while gold dust trades above standard. Hardship blamed on market forces and harsh Yukon conditions.
The New York Tribune reports a large iron and steel firms league forming a national organization to unite major builders of architectural iron and steel work. The move unsettles the Bridge and Carpenter unions as they fear reduced bargaining power. Windward carries Lt Peary toward the Arctic while provisions feed the expedition for years.
Topeka secured the third win in the series by defeating Atchison 5 to 3. All three games were closely contested with spirited play on both sides. A church talk at the Methodist Episcopal church drew about 1,600 listeners as the pastor discussed "The Model Wife" and next Sunday Dr. Thorpe will present "The Model Young Man."
San Francisco reports that northern county miners closed down early due to water shortages, ending operations for the season. Veteran miners arrived to dispose of their gold, blaming heavy snowpack for the drought rather than mine failures, and awaiting the next sprint to resume work.
North Topeka notices cover local moves and visits from 933 Monroe to 102% Central. a survey move by Dell Parker family. several residents traveling to Great Bend, Holton, Meriden, Oklahoma and beyond. church board meeting tonight. many local social and family updates. a Klondike voyage from Philadelphia mentioned. rail and water travel promos with July dates.
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