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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
6
Switches onto the track for a lively spin toward the season's end unloading as it flies Saturday it becomes a Ladies Furnishing Special and will unload Ladies Parasol, Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Ties, Muslin Underwear, Summer Underwear, Corsets at specified prices.
Washington July 2 The War Department cites no official retirement of Garcia from the American forces at Bantla gy and notes Shafter has not filed a full report yet He appears willing to inform the department of late developments at Santiago only upon direct inquiry. Officials doubt a decisive action will be taken without further orders and await confirmation from Gen Shafter and Gen Wood.
A fragmentary military dispatch discusses municipal administration and potential rupture risks attributed to Gen Shar Ter Atiyldaes. Adj Gen Curtin notes no new yellow fever updates today or yesterday, while Gen Shafter is expected to send a full report with details and names of victims to the War department.
A fragmentary report describes a stalled tribal group in Colorado and western Kansas with a train incident near Rock Jae. The text mentions a crisis, casualties, and a cautious response amid unclear details and damaged OCR. Notable names and places are fragmentary, but the piece hints at a broader disruption affecting travel and safety.
The state board of pardons has received about 2 million new applications, including several for murder in the first degree. Notable names include Wilbur Norton of Arkansas City and Thomas Mersin of Dickinson County, each seeking pardon arguing youth or lack of guilt. Other applicants like John F. Pierce, Elmer Reed, and Cantey of Linn County seek commutations amid disputed confessions and circumstantial evidence. The board has approved one reluctant recommendation, while most requests remain pending.
The Santiago de Cuba letter dated July 22 reports Gen Garcia's protest to Gen Shafter over his removal from American lines. He accuses American and Cuban authorities of not electing Santiago officials, laments lack of direct orders about surrender terms, and urges mutual cooperation to keep order until a free Cuba is established. He questions the presence of Spanish authorities in Santiago and the legitimacy of appointments under royal rule.
The Republican primary will be held tomorrow to nominate county officers. Polls open 2 p.m. city and 4 p.m. country. close 6 p.m. In a heated race for county attorney and probate, candidates face a tight bid under prohibition lines. Major names include Aaron Jetmore, J. G. Wood, and Lurimer, with service and reform bets shaping the contest. polling places listed for city and country precincts as voters prepare.
The friends of Major T. J. Anderson are to gather at Weber's hall No 31 Kanvas avenue this evening to organize for the primaries tomorrow. By order of the executive committee. N. J. Burdick Secretary.
At a Horton First district convention in April Major Tom Anderson led a mock prayer that drew fire from church members. Henry Grout denounced it from the pulpit as sacrilegious while minister Rex defended Anderson as a harmless rumor. The debate pitted faith against partisan aims and ended with a call to vote in next Saturday’s primaries.
Report from Cavite dated July 14 via Hong Kong July 23 says First California Volunteers advanced to Jancho near Manila, with Gen Anderson leading the attack and South Manila to be captured first. Colorado and Utah batteries landed at Parangue to support the assault.
Fragmented OCR text from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper page mixes grocery item listings with a dense commodities market brief. It mentions sugar, coffee, crackers, soup, baking powder, oats, sardines, tomatoes, and other staples, alongside wheat market notes, prices, packing, and shipment figures. Names like Associated Press and Chicago appear, with scattered references to Kansas yields and futures activity.
A fragmented scan shows market items and prices for produce and meats including No. 3 mixed, No. 2 white, rye, hay, lard, and beef cuts with occasional price notes. It references Wickham Commission furnishes and mentions New York currency and bond quotes in a dated reference.
Market gossip from Topeka reports grain futures and livestock notes, citing wheat and corn prices, oat cues, and cattle quotes. It lists cities including Chicago and Kansas City, with market activity and receipts noted, and mentions September grain futures and selling details.
Fragmentary OCR text about a fresh cow with a dexatitut sercey and buffer oats. Mentions cull at No 3 Horne with initials Howsed at Mid Buchanan. Mentions tap atenred and lew cees. Appears to be local ads or notices with unclear names and addresses.
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