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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
4
War and political commentary dominate this scattered report. Dewey’s diplomacy and U S leadership are praised while Spain, Porto Rico, and the Philippines loom in military planning. A Seattle court case upholds equal treatment in public services. A Missouri tragedy ties marriage resistance to death by suicide.
Palma, president of the Cuban junta, visits Washington and questions rumors of friction with Garcia. He estimates about 65,000 Cuban soldiers under arms, with 4,000 to 5,000 with Garcia and the rest scattered across Cuba. He cites guards in Porto Principe and disputes reports of General Suereia’s death.
Annapolis July 22 The Spanish officer Eulate declines to sign the parole agreement and appears gloomy. Reports claim he killed around 40 men on Visayas during the battle for refusing to stand by their leaders. A valet is said to be the source for the claim.
In Topeka Kansas on July 21 1898 Karnival Knights at the Commercial club rooms discussed crowning a Philippine queen and raising funds through new methods not a safe button. Committee chairs were named and a second meeting set for Monday night with all Knights invited.
Temtville Wyoming July 22 The state board of health issued a proclamation placing the whole of Jackson county and each inhabitant under rigid quarantine from the outside world. The board found more than 100 cases of smallpox in the county.
Rumor cites an authoritative source that Admiral Cervera plans to reside in Boston with his son Lieutenant Cervera once peace is declared. The report places him in the city at Topsfield or nearby, awaiting formal end to hostilities between the United States and Spain.
Kansas report details a deputy murder near White Church by alleged chicken thieves two years ago as farmers form a patrol to deter thefts. The drive aims to protect poultry prices with W McCune leading the roving defense as roosts continue to be robbed.
Sterling July 22 Lieutenant Magee of the Twenty first Kansas reports the prospering canteen at Camp Thomas after pay day. The crowd includes many Twelfth New York visitors. Beverages cherry and blackberry bounce are popular among New Yorkers and Kansans alike. Profit shares totaled $25 per company as daily sales ranged from $20 to $45 after pay day.
Neodesha July 2 work yesterday on the rebuilding of the Brinson Judd elevator destroyed by fire nearly a year ago. The new building will be larger with a capacity of 90 000 bushels. Main room measures 44 by 42 feet and 25 feet high, with a wing of 17 by 741 feet. Foundation work proceeds with a strong crew and funds rushing to completion.
Kansas City hay dealers president Brubaker comments on the national hay outlook. Prairie hay supplies are large and quality fair, while timothy is abundant but not yet fully cured for shipment. Timothy prices run about one dollar per ton cheaper than last year as market conditions shift.
Clyde July 22 Dr Leslie of Clyde was elected vice president of the International Association of Railway Surgeons in Toronto. He praised the trip and promoted closer ties among the United States Canada and Mexico. The body, numbering over a thousand doctors, will meet next year in Richmond Virginia.
Mrs Z E Myers of Fort Scott reported to police that her sister Mira Myrtie Dunham has been missing from Kansas City since last Sunday. Dunham came to visit friends a week ago and left saying she would return that evening, taking a trunk now missing from the union depot baggage room. Relatives cannot account for her abrupt departure.
Otto Mehnart of Waco Texas offers a reward for the murderer of his father A C Menhert in Fort Scott. The amount is unspecified and the plea seeks the capture of the killer. Local authorities reportedly investigating the case as a fatal homicide.
The article reports on a murder tied to a hidden gold stash of 300 dollars and additional estate property. Three heirs, including Mennert’s heirs, contend over the inheritance while the governor is said to offer a further reward.
Joan Sullivan a 45 year old railroad man well known in Pittsburg Fort Scott and Kansas City died yesterday in his room at the Opera House hotel from alcoholism after a protracted spree. He had been in Pittsburg about a week and was arrested for drunkenness recently. A coroner's jury ruled death by alcohol poisoning.
Emporia hosts the L A Weall Vision Face meet attracting many spectators. The First Regiment band performed before the races. Winners include J H Gabriel of Emporia in the one mile novice with a time of 2:20, Frank Wing of Ottawa in the professional one mile open, Tver G Lawson of Chicago in the track record event, and Jerry Woodard of Topeka in the amateur three mile handicap. Various placegetters listed with times and districts.
The colored Odd Fellows of Kansas closed their annual session in Atchison and elected officers including A Morris of Parsons as grand minister, JH Well of Moneka as deputy grand master, J L Harper of Wichita as grand recorder, D D Hope of Topeka as grand treasurer, and JH Lambkin of Topeka as grand director. Household of Ruth officers include Mrs Rose Jackson of Tyuphka as most noble governor and Harriet Bradley of Emsporia as right noble governor.
In Hiawatha on July 22 the Twenty second Judicial district Populists held their convention. Frank Edliott of the Troy Times served as chairman and John Stowell of Seneca as secretary. James Falloon was nominated for judge by acclamation. Mesolutions backing the St Louis platform were adopted. Lindsborg plans a harvest home celebration next month to host a large crowd. F B Dawes' mother, 74, died in Miltonvale on July 12.
A fragmentary Washington dispatch reports confusion over a senior general's assignment in Cuba. It notes no official confirmation, cites presidential proclamations, and mentions General Bhafier as commander in chief of American forces in Cuba with authority over Santiago city and province, though details remain unsettled.
At Atlapta Georgia in July an uncertain report claimed Spaniards confined since blockades with Spain escaped from Fury McPherson’s barracks. Officers denied or confirmed nothing. Enlisted men said several Spaniards had fled yesterday and another last night as Confederate veterans toured town.
An ad touts Drink Calle Wean as a nourishing beverage resembling coffee in taste but free from harmful stimulants. It aids digestion, strengthens nerves, and is suitable for children and adults. Priced about four times coffee, it claims health benefits without stimulant effects. A separate notice reports a West to East wool shipment sale by a St Louis firm totaling about three quarters of a million pounds.
Atchison defeated Topeka 4 to 2 in a erratic start with both pitchers wild early. Eyler for Topeka settled later, while a key seventh inning play by Rebesman and Gatewood altered the scoring. Spectator safety nets were cited as unsafe and new netting will be installed soon. The teams were set to play again today and tomorrow.
Salina won 9 to 3 as Dusty Roads, the second baseman, starred on the mound. Honda Hothemel pitched for Salina with strong defense backing him. Wichita showed late resistance but fell short as Salina secured the victory in a three game set opener.
The record shows Cleveland defeating Baltimore 6-3 and Cincinnati 12-7 with Washington 6 and Brooklyn 4. The text lists standings and positions of teams across the National League, noting leaders like Cincinnati and other clubs including New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Washington St Louis and Detroit along with western teams in order.
A Washington report details the U S mobilization pace in mid July as Congress authorized 277,500 recruits for regular and volunteer forces. Only 4,474 had mustered into service, with thousands more to come, as European observers lauded America’s recruiting and training tempo and abundance of available men.
A cross‑railroad dispute between the Southern Pacific and Panama lines over transcontinental freight rates triggers massive reductions from San Francisco to New York. Merchants in St Louis and Chicago appeal to the peace commerce commission for relief as rate cuts ripple through the classification schedule. In Barboursville Ky a shooting ambush kills John Baker and a colored guard. another guard escapes.
July 2 report from Fernandina shows troops under orders to move to Fernandina for comfort and quarters. Regiment will depart by railroad for arrangements at Fernandina.
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