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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
4
Court considers whether telegraph and express firms or senders must cover stamp taxes on messages. Discussion notes 1 cent rate for letters and 19 to 25 cents for shortest messages and whether carriers will raise rates to shift costs to customers. Proverb column follows with humorous reflections.
A filed joint divorce action names Tarnien Schopiger and Helenas Schmel against Philip Jacob Schneider. The case details failed marriages and desertions with several women mentioning cruelty and disputes over other alleged marriages. The proceedings conclude with a conciliation and the suit being dropped as the parties recede from claims.
Report from Salina indicates a local man sustained injuries when a garden rake caused an accident at a business premises displaying a Spanish flag. No further details on injuries or names were provided.
A Belleville incident reports a boy witness a Spanish flag raised atop the Amos Pierce and Dr. W. T. Doherty building after dark. The flag was hauled down calmly by locals, and the act sparked alarm but no violence or injuries.
The fragment reflects confusion over naval strategy and territorial expansion with mentions of Dewey Merritt and Spanish War themes. It references Porto Rico, Imperial aims, and pampers about powder, plus a stray note on street railway conductors in Chillicothe Ontario and Topeka women smoking night shirts for volunteers.
A legal dispute centers on the war revenue law requiring express companies to affix stamps to bills of lading and manifests. The railroad and express firms argue the statute is unclear on who pays or attaches stamps, while the commissioner insists on the tax. The case hinges on Section 6 and punctuation in printed copies of the law.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe reflecting social observations and quips about women church work health wealth and marriage. The column jokes on how people react to news opinions about doctors cures and war talk. It presents village humor in a dated style with scattered phrases.
New York July 15 On the premises of George J Sinvinn in Alienbeth a cat adopted two opossums joining a trio of kittens The owner described the animals getting along and the trio receiving care The story notes the unusual domestic scene and the bond formed between the cat kittens and opossums
A Kansas postman, Wallace, plans to replace his horse team with a gasoline engine to haul mail between Francie and nearby towns. Farmers expect the change will cut travel time and labor, though details of the engine and route remain unclear.
Lieutenant John F. Cook of Company F Seventh Minor infantry marries Miss Evelyn Fuller of Baltimore at a Catholic church near Camp Alger. Chaplain Potter performs the ceremony with officers as ushers. A loving cup gift from Cook’s fellow officers highlights a modest military wedding.
The advertisement lists low prices for men’s garments including 19¢ shirts and drawers and other items such as 25c Balbriggan shirts and drawers and 25c drill drawers. The snippet shows a sale catalog style with several price points around fractions of a dollar.
Managua reports the government released hundreds of indigenous and native inmates jailed for opposing current rulers. Some were released under written pledges to abstain from agitation, while others remained under confinement. Allies from El Salvador and Nicaragua coordinate on prisoner affairs as broader Central American tensions rise.
July reports from New York indicate the United States Bureau of Navy Supplies shows a shipyard busy installing gear for six days longer to convert vessels into auxiliary cruisers. The transport Panther is to receive a new deck and refitted stern, while plans shift to joining the Panther with an Australian escort near Saquhee. Vessels remain prepped for deployment as crews haul supplies aboard the Ginelwe and prepare for Wednesday arrivals from Australia.
A chaotic naval procurement note states J P Morgan will replace the Gloucester with the new Corsair immediately. The document references plans, orders, and scheduling, though the text is garbled and includes stray phrases about designs, parts, and potential sales.
Ex president Benjamin Harrison chosen president of a U S military commission in Indianapolis to lead a plan for a national aid group aiding wounded soldiers. The group seeks to provide free lodging, care for volunteers, and raise funds by subscription with plans for nationwide scope.
July 15 Salina. Guy Hamner 14 son of Rev and Mrs Jesse Hamner injured when his right middle finger was crushed between a sprocket wheel and chain in Frank White's bicycle shop. The wheel toppled as a wheel being repaired tipped upside down. The same report notes Isaac Winchester, visiting from Judge Lampsin's farm, stepping on a rake tine causing a foot wound.
On the banks of Slate creek Chaddun went fishing and fell asleep near midnight his wife and nearby youths searched the area wading into water in hope of finding him. After an hour’s search they enlisted help and discovered him resting peacefully at home.
Fort Scott July 15 ALC Mehnert known as the miser was murdered last week. Attorney Gites found 4387 in cash in a fruit jar buried in a bin and about 2900 in gold coins in the loft. The killer, who entered the Trent door on July 3, intended to seize the money. His wife died recently. he leaves a large estate to son Otto of Waco Texas and daughters Clara of St Paul Minnie and Lena, clerks here.
A bridge on the main road to Neosho Falls gave way this afternoon as cattlemen drove a large herd of steers across. About one hundred steers fell into the river and twenty drowned. two cattlemen also fell, suffering serious injuries. The four hundred foot iron and wood structure failed due to overloading in violation of the law.
Leavenworth July 15 T N Gardner a resident of Atchison died after falling forty five feet from the top of a wheat bin at the Central Kansas elevator. He was part of a bridge crew repairing the structure and slipped from a scaffold during work for the Missouri Paidup railway.
In Harvey County the 170 year old resident Mrs Youkhar of Salton, reputed as the oldest woman in the county, reportedly fell through an open cellar way yesterday, breaking her thigh. The event occurred as caretakers prepared for events in October.
The Kansas Funds Association was organized in Emporia on July 15 to advocate for a law requiring funeral directors to hold a college graduation certificate. Officers elected include J. A. Hargus president W E Samuel vice presidents J M Penwell secretary G W Gates treasurer Adolph Ankel sergeant at arms W H Raymond Kansas City Ed Leonard and W H Nicholtz Abilene delegates to the national convention in Omaha in October.
Colt. Fred Funston writes of Gen. Linares noting his bravery and restraint. He recalls Linares leading Cuban battles near Havana on December 1, 1896, describing a five hour clash with 482 Cuban casualties and 621 Spaniards, and describes Linares as humane and not inclined to property destruction.
George Washington Calhoun Jones seeks a writ of habeas corpus for Joale Landtulr now jailed on a charge of stealing a horse on May 7. Morgan, a young man present, posted bond. Josie Landtulr remains in jail for lack of half the bond. The plea argues no probable cause for theft and no evidence to base a finding.
The Belleville Odd Fellows hall block, built of Manhattan stone in 1881 at about $15,000, was sold at sheriff sale for 63 dollars to satisfy bondholders. If not redeemed within 18 months by the lodge, the Worksmen Lodge and related charges may free up to $3,000 already paid. The building stands as one of the northwest Kansas’ substantial structures built with controversial stone.
In Belléville the college failed after the boom collapsed, leaving the hall built and occupied jointly by the Odd Fellows and A. C. T. W. lodges.
Rev W G Hubbs a Baptist preacher was arrested in Girard and taken to Lamar Missouri by Sheriff Livingston. He is charged with obtaining and collecting money for Cuban relief and failing to account for it. Hubbs denies guilt and says he will clear himself. Residents near Lumut seek prosecution.
J C Humphrey owner publisher and editor of the Belleville Telescope has bought the original first brick business building erected in the place for 3000 dollars and fitted it up for the newspaper business. Mumphies came to Belleville in 187? started the Telescope and has run it since then.
G M Noble of Topeka has been appointed receiver of the Prowers County Land and Irrigation company east of Carlton. A. J Bent previously held the post, resigning May 16. Bent remains in charge of Lamar Canal property and the company’s lands west of Carlton. In Wichita, July 15, C W Brown known as Patty Paul died by his own hand, followed by his sweetheart Nini Raymond attempting suicide but saved by physicians. Great Bend notes reveal C B Gillis, a quiet businessman, recently wed to Miss Katie Postelthwaite of Elfen, OK, with the couple moving to housekeeping duties shortly after marriage.
Clay Center Times notes Thos Gowenlock of Clay Center is kin to Gen Wesley Merritt. The article recalls Merritt’s sister marrying Mr Chance of Vernon City and Gowenlock’s brother Dave marrying the eldest Chance girl, with Gowenlock and Miss Merritt attending the 1557 wedding. Santa Fe Route dining cars are equipped with electric fauna.
Adjutant General Corbin's office houses a section of the flagstaff that flew the stars and stripes over Fort Sumter in 1861. The yellow pine relic, about a foot long, bears a brass band to prevent splitting and shows no significant aging after 38 years. The note recounts the Fort Sumter surrender and the flagstaff’s journey through wartime and custody. Also promotes Grath-O a coffee substitute drink and mineral water.
An advertisement extols Morrows Kidneyoids as a remedy for kidney trouble and diabetes. A Springfield confectioner, KE Cuppinger, reports relief after one box, noting prior misdiagnosis and physician treatment with no benefit. Sold at dealers for 50 cents per box or two for $2.50. postpaid from John Morrow & Co, Springfield, Ohio.
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