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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
3
The Panama affair details a plan to build wharves and rail tracks to support logistics to Santiago and beyond. Messages describe government action at Santo Domingo and Delaware waterways, with plans for troop movements and supply routes for two regiments and hospital services.
Elizabeth Gaskell Linton, novelist and essayist widow of Willem James Linton, born February 9 1822 in Keswick, pursued an independent ferry career in London from 1845. Her publications include The Wheel Well Lost and Sawing the Wind among many short stories and essays.
An agitated man in delirium tremens caused a sudden disturbance at City Park, breaking up a meeting and spurring a chaotic scene as bystanders assisted and police or witnesses intervened. William Wells and Paul Bickalls aided the man, who was then taken home on Eutthane Street by a wagon.
Pastor of the First Presbyterian church will address musicians at 4 Sunday evening. He sent to 20 local physicians a set of three questions about Christian perfusion, reasons if not, and whether the Gospel favors their profession. Fifteen replies have been returned and will be read during the sermon.
Leaves Topeka at 7 30 arriving in Kansas City 15 dollars on return. Departs Kansas City 7 10 arrives Topeka. Modern dental work offered at reasonable prices.
A heated open town meeting at Lukens Opera House in North Topeka debated forming a sewer district along Fairchild to Park streets. William Green chaired. opposition urged caution while proponents argued health, property values, and a $25 per lot average cost, with another session planned for next Wednesday.
Insurance Commissioner McNall states the Connecticut Fire Insurance Company violated policy terms by delaying payouts and failing to honor the value policy law. The dispute centers on alleged misrepresentations and the department’s plan to examine the company’s assets and conduct. The report notes ongoing controversy and the secretary’s stance on reimbursement and penalties.
Clementine Drane accuses Henry Deape of abandonment in a district court filing, stating he has left her for four years and she seeks relief in her pension case. The motion highlights the strain of abandonment within their marriage and requests court action.
Topeka streetcar and dust issues dominate city notes with many residents calling at Camp and reporting dust in streets. Santa Fe officials and local workers are mentioned along with townspeople like Mr. Higginson and Judge Coleman. A mix of injuries, entertainments, and civic matters fill the column with brief updates on residents and local activities.
David Overmyer submitted nomination papers for Chicago Democrats and a candidate filed under new rules requiring a ten cent revenue stamp on each paper. The procedure subjects nominating documents to the revenue tax and enforces compliance for justices and officials.
North Topeka notes list residents traveling to Omaha Manitou Colorado and Pennsylvania for health and relatives visits. Local events include an ice cream social by North Topeka lodge and a well attended Old Maids convention at Congressional church funding the industrial school.
San Francisco July 15 Southern Pacific lowers freight on wine and wool from 73 to cents by rail to Chicago St Louis and Mississippi river ports rail shipments from all parts of California affected Scott's Ice Cream promotes specialties Phone 622 Mail orders served Mrs Ashton and Miss Bunny plan Ellen Foster lecture at Hamilton hall Monday evening
Former President Benjamin Harrison argues peace talks with Spain are unlikely while Spain remains weak after naval losses. He says the war’s outcome hinges on Cuba’s subjugation and notes Spain cannot defend its colonies. He declines to comment on Philippine policy.
The annual Hlinvis Tars association gathering in a thin city heard former Vice President Adial E. Stevenson discuss France as a republic, tracing the French Revolution to modern constitutions and noting the president’s powers and lack of veto. He weighed territorial expansion, citing Hawaii and Cuba with cautious views on future statehood and expansion.
Police Judge Perry fined Crook Wright 500 dollars and 90 days in jail for maintaining a nuisance and 100 dollar fine on Wednesday for a disorderly house. Wright says he will appeal. Marshal Straps destroyed the property seized at Wright’s operated place after the sentence.
The British schooner E i Nickerson, captured June 30 by Hornet Hiet and Wampatuck while attempting to run the Manzanillo blockade, was towed into Key West this morning by a juice ore under Lieut eure. She carried provisions, hogs, goats, and a crew of negroes with two passengers aboard, bound from Jamaica.
The Army sewer society seeks funds to buy a gospel tent for the Twentieth Kansas volunteers in San Francisco. An Ave-cent collection will be taken in Topeka churches west Sunday to raise rent for the tent. Contributions may be left with Mrs. Annie L. Diggs at the state house and include gospel and song books.
Topeka society notes recount a lawn party hosted by A J Ewart for granddaughter Ada May Macabe of San Francisco with guests Ewarts, Merwins and others. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned including Mr and Mrs King in St Joseph on business, birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Trump, and various visits among Topeka families and nearby cities.
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