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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
4
A garbled set of 19th century style notes covers Dewey, Shafter, Toral, and Cervera with hints of peace talks, surrender offers, and political maneuvering. References to the Bourgogne disaster, silver coinage, and express taxes mingle with war chatter, identity questions, and potential congressional race talk.
An assortment of brief items mentions Col Earl Higbee of Bowing Green Ky for his courage at Pittsburg Landing, a naval officer James Decker convicted for embezzlement, Stephen Griswold of Albany’s New York State Library marking thirty years in service, and Commodore John Watson as Farragut’s flag lieutenant. Also notes random observations from the Globe and various everyday reflections on propriety and habits.
July 4 report states the secretary of state and attorney general will enforce a new amendment. It imposes fines up to 45 and a daily penalty of 5 dollars for each day after March 4 that a delinquent cooperative continues operation. The attorney general is tasked with enforcing compliance and notifying directors.
A dynamite blast at the Adam Walker firm in Van Buren County near Nites Michigan on July 14 killed Joby Reice and wounded Frank Johnson and three others. Authorities believe the wheat sheath was sabotaged by an enemy of Walker, with intention to destroy crops and plants. The explosion occurred as workers handled wheat sheaf bundles, causing immediate fatalities and injuries.
Harvey F Lawson of Ohio claims a jealous rival followed him to California to exact revenge for a prior romance. He says the assailant attacked him in a dark corner, firing a shot that wounded his left foot, then fled. Police question the full truth of Lawson tale amid conflicting accounts.
In July New York firms including Guaranty Trust, Loob & Go, and Speyer & Co purchased 2.59 million dollars of Santa Fe general mortgage bonds. The funds were lent to the treasury for cash expenditures and equipment borrows, with improvements on Santa Fe branches andrelated purchases planned. The price paid and exact terms were not disclosed.
A passenger report recounts the Kaiser Wilhelm lowering the ocean greyhounds’ mark on the Sandy Hook run. Captain Enpitart of Kaiser Wilhelm claims the steamship crossed at 1:00 p.m. beating the Kaiser’s best time by seconds but fog impeded completion. Dr. Depew praised the captain while noting the dangers of the sea.
London reports Prof Elbee Rectus plans a Paris sourced giant globe model of Earth for a Royal Geographical Society exhibit. Scale would be 1 804 000 of nature, showing rivers depths and ferry heights, with design debates and funding challenges cited.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference projectile specs and shrapnel weights, with bidders including Auton Lowomotive World States and Marine Machinery and Conveyor. Mentions Cuba related transit and Havana as context, and misread agency terms.
Father Louis DeCailly a long time rector of a Jovepn Catholic church and a well known Iowan died when struck by a Santa Fe train while crossing a railroad trestle about two miles from his town. He had lived in Iowa for over forty years and built many churches. He was a nephew of Mathias, the first bishop of Iowa, and a member of the bishop's group.
The regiment of ca great trimunts is rapidly enherag at in person barracks with two Bt Louie companies in camp. Lt Colonel Comfort in Arkansas recruiting month. South recruits moving south. Regiment to complete in two weeks. T companies of 3 sem 4agh tune up. Men enthusiastic and anxious to complete regimen and take places at the front. Louis companies unusually strong and robust.
Fragmented report describes an armed clash in Florida involving a Second Regiment detachment and groups of Negroes. Text cites shootings with some soldiers wounded and crowds fleeing, amid a tense scene at a watermelon stand and local persecution claims. Also notes summer tourist ticket sales to Pueblo and Colorado Springs.
A bedridden patient in St Francis hospital regained speech and memory after days of helplessness. Mrs Carrol, previously unable to speak or recognize family, surprised visitors by sitting up, sewing, and playing piano, then spoke of her husband and family while recounting events since her illness.
Milwaukee July 14 The United Order of Foresters fights a split in its supreme lodge as two rival factions meet. An injunction bars the inaugurated officers from acting while insurgents elect new leaders led by James Schoenmaker James Kelly George Walsey D B M Caari S A Granger A McDiarmid Max Heck S Wy Dennison Earsham E A Wakeson amid a power struggle. The order, five years old, claims sound finances but the injunction prevents new officers from serving and records are at issue.
Mrs H Brin reports rough treatment as John Clancey allegedly tried to steal a horse and bogey from the Brins. Brin says Clancey attacked him, were it necessary to drive him off with his wife aiding, and neighbors later chased Clancey from the scene with stones.
In Houghton Michigan on July 14 Rev J H Kampan of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Calumet vanished after being ordered to resign over alleged improprieties with female members of his congregation. He left his wife and five children. The report notes the resignation ultimatum and the pastor’s disappearance.
Paragon Manufacturing in Port Wayne Indiana owned by Charles MacDougal closed a contract with the United States government to produce 300 dozen blue shirtwaists for the Navy daily until ordered to stop. The factory has ten days of work on hand and is asked to be ready to duplicate if required.
Port Scott July 14 Caleb Lipscomb of Marion, a socialist ticket candidate for governor, rebukes a Newton story by John W. Breidenthal. Lipscomb argues socialists allied with Populists only since the Topeka convention and questions branding Populists as socialists. He warns against mislabeling, likening it to Christians hiding Christ.
Pittsburg July 14 Joe Barker of Frontenac, enlisting against his parents wishes, was in company F of Fort Scott and served in the Twentieth regiment at San Francisco. He returns home with an honorable discharge, pleased it came, noting his brief service and poor quality uniforms. His faded blue coat became brick red and ragged. He recalls the low quality of Civil War era shopwork by inexpensive labor. The Twentieth regiment reportedly now has better uniforms.
In Marion a district court action names Sal K Evans and A Husong from Florence against Bre Cipuaine Swan of Florence for violating the prohibition law. Swan’s son Alexander served two years for forgery tied to joints. Deputies recovered beer and gear. one escape disrupted arrest. temperance meetings in town fuel a crackdown.
Leavenworth on July 14 wm Jones a Negro arrested for complicity in the robbery of Veteran Wm Cart of 103 confessed during preliminary examination to his involvement. He said John Remy told him where money was hidden and that Beauchamp corroborated the tale. Beauchamp claimed Jones provided the money and Beauchamp denied the value. Jones was held to answer in district court with bond set at 800.
In Atchison on July 14 Edith Hooper and Mabel Harch, noted as local pianists, were practicing four hours daily to please parents. A milk wagon driven by Adama’s team spooked by loud noise ran away after a disturbance. He warns guardians to cover wagon damage unless compensated by the fathers.
The Hotel Leavenworth was sold at sheriff sale bid in by C F P W Dassler for $6,600 for Mrs Elizabeth B Carroll. About fifty spectators attended including many mechanics lien holders from Kansas City and other points. A motion to recall the execution ordering the sale was overruled. The hotel, planned as elaborate hostels, was unfinished due to construction problems.
Winfield July 14 Two students from Southwest Kansas College Gould and Mark White plan a Monday start into Otchonorn for geological and botanical work. The expedition aims to explore fossil traces found southwest of Blackwell last spring and involve Dr. Williston of the state university administration. The project seeks first ever fossils in the Fed Beds of Kansas or Oklahoma.
Fire at the Atchison Topski Santa Fe depot in Garnett destroys one of the oldest state buildings. The blaze appeared in the express room and is blamed on spontaneous combustion. Fire control was established quickly with limited contents saved. The depot, built in the winter of 1? was located near the Maine building and adjacent to Wels Largo and West dro Union facilities.
Lawrence July 14. The Kansas City and vicinity expressmen will hold their annual picnic at Te Marck Grove near Lawrence next Sunday. Arrangements include an interesting programme and a large crowd is expected to attend.
Fatty Paul assistant city catcher, discharged from his post, committed death by own action by taking cocaine. The event occurred in Wichita. J M Rhodes elected principal of the Dick Inton county high school, succeeding C W Brown as superintendent of Flanatha city schools.
Victoria dispatch reports Major General Wesley Merritt arrived in Honolulu en route to Manila aboard a transport chain. The steamer Warrimogtas carried Merritt and ships City of Para Collector and Morgan City and Indiana were listed as scheduled. Typhoid fever sidelined Bandmaster Watson of the Thirteenth Minnesota. he was taken to Red Cross hospital in Honolulu. The Monadnock with Nero left Honolulu for Manila. the Nero reported in first class condition despite machinery repairs delaying progress. The Times London notes outbreak of disease among American troops and Irene incident may push Spain toward harsher peace terms, urging restraint rather than rash action.
London reports Gibraltar co Spaniards anticipate an attack on the straits. About a thousand men labor at earthworks with drummers on duty. Dr Davis anti headache claims reliability at 25c. Pictures sale announced for Morrison at 506 Kansas Avenue. Santa Fe dining cars now cooled by electric fans providing comfort.
Grand Master of Brotherhood of Firemen announced as railroad news item fragment. Details insufficient to identify date people or organizations. readable text indicates fraternal leadership within railroad firemen context.
A Peoria report states Frank F. Sargent, now grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, may retire from the organization after his appointment to the Industrial Commission by the president. W. Powell predicts Sargent will resign, with uncertainty if he will accept the new post. Powell notes higher pay and duties, while others anticipate his departure from the fraternity.
A New York Sun report on Peruvian railways describes extreme delays, improvised timings, and local habits. The piece notes trains arrive late, workers sleep on platforms, and crews delay departures for minutes. It highlights the contrast between Peruvian tempo and American expectations.
A chaotic toll on ticket weighers and vendors at an exposition leads to forged certificates and misused badges. Inspectors flag residents and vendors, with counterfeit identifications and ribbons used to gain access. Officials pledge investigations.
Chicago July 14. Reports from the Southern Pacific office say the Panama Line cut nearly 60 percent on some common commodities including canned goods and wine while the new transcontinental rates remain under pressure. Whether further reductions will follow is unknown as competition continues.
Superintendent Luke from Concordia division tours Atchison and reports immense yield in Central Branch country. This area shows tremendous acreage and machinery moving. plans include extending rail access and port improvements with multiple projects and events noted, including rates and transport details.
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