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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1898
Page
8
A patient describes severe inflammatory rheumatism and multiple ailments, crediting Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with a dramatic recovery after thirteen boxes. The account emphasizes pain, disability, and renewed church attendance, concluding with the pills as a universal remedy praised by druggists.
A lengthy profile traces Bob Evans’s path from a Virginian youth who bought a large revolver to defend his mother’s memory, to earning the nickname Fighting Bob at the Naval Academy. It notes his early combat incident against a wavering Indian band, his valiant staff work at Valparaiso, and his marriage to Miss Taylor in Washington. The piece highlights his devotion to family, his naval career, and public reputation as a patriot and sportsman.
In the 20s, White Caps attacked the residence of W. Keller at Kerceton. They dragged him from bed, tortured him with a snake and tied him to a tree. neighbors reported the act as a punishment for suspected drunkenness and wife abuse. The group, dressed in women’s clothes, warned Keller twice before the assault.
Chicago, July 76-IF. Mrs. Regan confronted burglar Joe Wagner who entered her home while she was alone. He fled toward the street but was chased by Mrs. Regan then brought to a patrol box at Halstead and Van Buren streets and handed to police. Wagner warned he would resume burglary with a different method in the future.
Oshkesh, Wie, and Jule 1 -Mesars. Kidd and Weber, labor leaders guiding the Oshkesh woodwork strike, have left the city seeking settlement. Officials say the move could ease tension, but no settlement has emerged and the labor action remains severe. One mill has halted operations as millmen protest.
William Smith, a slee tician aboard the U S gunboat Resolute, writes from Guantanamo Bay July 6 detailing a naval action near Santiago Harbor. He describes multiple Spanish warships engaging, the New York and Ericsson aiding, and prisoners being taken aboard the Cristobal Colon, with sailors witnessing fierce exchange and scenes of captured officers and crew.
From four to eight hours sleep lapsed as we unloaded stores and prepared to sail to Charleston aboard the His Hi panniola. I met a few officers, learned signals, and heard of a captured gunboat action near Manzanillo. The Hist, Hornet, and Wampatuck chased craft, sank a gunboat or two, and damaged others. casualties were light. The Gloucester, under Morro Castle, attacked cruisers and torpedo boats, one man killed aboard Brookium, several wounded. The Fourth of Duty was spent in Gugn faname harbor with rockets from the Vulcan and a memorial burial at the tiny Kroll lookout.
John Whips, a prisoner confined in the county jail, dropped dead in his cell yesterday afternoon likely from heart disease. He was reading when he suddenly fell forward, appearing to have an epileptic seizure. A physician was not reached in time, and the coroner will examine the case. Word of his death has been sent to Roseville authorities.
An effort is being made to drop or modify the case against Fletcher Helms ex deputy sheriff. The plan aims to continue in justice court until public interest fades then release Helms with a fine. Sheriff Cook opposes. County Attorney Jetmore reportedly favors the arrangement. Bond was reduced over Sheriff Cook’s protest.
Tod Ingram, captain of the Toreka boys' Dugly corps, drowned yesterday afternoon while swimming in a pond about nine feet from Washburn College. He could not swim, used a board to float, slipped into deeper water, disappeared after surfacing once, and the body was recovered too late for resuscitation. Mrs. Ingram is prostrated. funeral arrangements were not made yet.
English steamer Grenow Castle and two British schooners bound for Manzanillo with food cargoes were seized by the Dixie near Cape Cruz. Crew included Spanish and Jamaican sailors with two passengers revealed as prize agents. Additional capture of a Spanish gunboat sloop crewmen and a small prize boat occurred, with some crew resisting or escaping.
London July 6 The Associated Press prints Rt Hon James Bryce Aberdeen South speech to the American Society on July 4 praising shared language literature and institutions. He notes severed political ties yet enduring kinship, mutual aims, and the spread of freedom embodied by America’s pursuit of popular government as a model for mankind.
A 64 year old man, J C Bertam, applied at Capt. Sweet's army recruiting station in St Louis seeking artillery service. The recruiting officer refused the enlistment, prompting Bertam to beg the officer for mercy as onlookers watched a poignant scene unfold.
A former English army officer living at 1464 Belt Avenue attempts to enlist in the United States Army without war department permission. He served in the Crimean War and Lucknow siege, then Civil War revenue service aboard the Farragut cutter. He is 64, tall, gray bearded, educated, and presents an ideal military bearing.
Avilere reports a crowd at the Dickinson County Court House for a county team event. Matteson plans to form a nine man squad with sworn officers arranging the lineup and county officials including Sid Breebarens, the county superintendent, and county attorney Kare team.
In New York on July 4 Col Joseph E Stevens bought two paintings from a pawn broker for 16 dollars. The larger depicts Lot and his daughters and is believed to be a Rubens, while the smaller is attributed to Sydney Cooper, a cattle scene. Experts estimated the Rubens at 15 000 dollars and the Cooper at about 2 000 dollars.
Vague incident report from Wenton on July 4 describes Leon Hann carrying a child named Grn after a fall during a Bloomer game. He sustained a severe wrench to the shoulder but medical checks found no lasting injury. A fighner of the team collapsed during a prying incident.
The 1,000,000 gallon iron and steel steamer Lueilens, launched five years ago in Stockton England, has been bought by the government for water transport to Cuba and other places. It can carry 1,000,000 gallons of water.
Canton July 10 The leading members of the new China party are assembling from across the world to aid in the rebellion against the present government of China.
Surgeon General Wyman states there is no fever in the country and predicts Secretary Alger will move two ships from Tortugas on the Florida coast to another site. The Marine Hospital Service will then take custody of fever patients, a position held before the war.
A park program lists moving picture views featuring regular soldiers and volunteers, the squadron of Sampson and Sedley, and the bombardment of Matanzas on the Cuban coast. The program closes with a balloon ascent and Prof. Rinnebrew's pyrotechnic exhibition. admission is ten cents.
Joliet July 16 The Pox Selld Pressed Steel company builds a heavy mass carrier entirely of steel for transporting siege guns used by land forces in Cuba. The car, weighing about 150 pounds, will bear the weight of the heavy guns and is rushed to completion at the plant. Also unrelated local ads appear in this brief clipping.
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