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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
5
A San Francisco dispatch reports “Twentieth Kansas” promotions, shifting officers to fill vacancies after Hull and other officers resigned or transferred. Promotions include Agnew to lieutenant, Wilker to acting captain, and Deford reassigned. pancake incident in Company A amuses troops. reports note discipline and morale as camp routines continue amid weather and health updates.
Washington July 13 The three percent war loan subscriptions reach about 1.208 billion dollars with syndicates adding most of the total. Assistant Secretary Van Susteren notes individuals may subscribe more than sufficient to absorb the loan and directs preparation of checks to senders.
Checks are being rapidly drawn to cover interest on deposits of successful bidders. The total of larger subscriptions is 1658M with several thousand more pending. Interest accrues from deposit receipt to August 1, and checks will be delivered with the bonds rather than mailed to silver buyers.
A compromised fusion convention of Populists and allies in California names a slate for key posts. The ticket includes a governor candidate and listed officials such as attorney general and treasurer, with emphasis on reform and control of patronage amid ongoing party alignments.
In San Francisco on a July night in 1845 the Tennessee Vallisilver regiment impressed over 5,000 spectators with precise evolutions under Col. Smith. Military experts lauded their discipline and efficiency, signaling notable southern performance at Mechanics Pavilion.
Lansing July 15 The American Printing House for the Blind elected Robert Cochran of Louisville to a leadership role as president. A resolution to change type for two years was passed then reconsidered, granting the publication committee absolute authority over type decisions. The proposal favored compulsory education for the blind.
The sunboat Bennington departed her anchorage this afternoon and moved down the bay amid whistling winds and dipping merchant flags. It is believed to head for Honolulu though no destination is confirmed at present. Summer tourist tickets to Colorado and return are 324.04, valid to September 15 by Santa Fe Route.
Omaha Neb July 15 vigorous application to Lusinaks enabled the Republican league of the United States to finish a fast aff itz resting business at its secondl Gay's situatod ex President Woodmanste Uf Cnet 1) spoke of the war as not a war of partion He praised the Wisrom lisse inv the conduct of tha affair The report of credentials was adapted The committee on resions was adopted as rend We are tee met in fever of the maiineuador of the since gon star ard and that the tedium of exchange shall be protected under a national standard The sales of gold and debt-pasttase over were discussed The party endorsed measures to promote restoration at Our vete marine We send erremen to the soldiers whose patriotism remcve the homage of a fut people A resolution for changing the plan meeting from annays to blow Bilal was adopted A resolution admitting women as bars and delegates was adopted without debate The league work committee favored incorporation of the state Republican League It Was adopted unanimously Adjournment was taken until this morn Aanes Meeting was held on the Depavicion grounds last where The coal rate hearing continues to July 22 and the continuance was granted with reluctance
Denver reports a monumental quarts gold ore specimen from the Smuggiec-Union mine in Telluride San Miguel county. The eight and a half by four and a half inch piece weighs 158.5 pounds with experts estimating ten pounds pure gold. Valued at about 92160 at 15 dollars per ounce, the cutting cost totaled 323 exclusive of time and labor.
The bureau praise follows a donation of a valuable nugget for the exposition. The Smugler Union is noted as a low grade ore producer. Pockets throughout the mine yield specimens like the state house example, with claims of as much as 3,100,000 units extracted in a single fall.
The Call reports Colonel T H Barber of the First New York regiment is nearly appointed military governor of the Hawaiian Islands on a temporary basis. He expects the First to depart for the Philippines when relief from garrison duty is possible. Barber plans to move his regiment from Camp Merritt to the Presidio despite disliking the site.
Reports from 1,060 wage earners show 75 percent favoring a legal eight hour day while 25 percent oppose it. Clerks and bookkeepers lean against. many justify opposition by fearing wage cuts and fewer jobs, while others argue longer hours limit employment. August citizenship pardons listed. state institution expenses itemized.
Paris dispatch from Matin cites London sources claiming European chancellors discuss possible intervention in the Philippines and Germany aims to preserve the status quo while avoiding American sovereignty as a successor. An international accord would be formed with each power protecting its own interests, Britain likely aligning with other powers. Also note a summer tourist rail offer for $22 to Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver with return by Sep 15.
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