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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1898
Page
4
Reports from the Cuban theater note shifting opinions on strategy and leadership as General Shafter weighs options, while Dewey’s Manila Bay command is praised for efficiency and independence from direct orders. The chatter covers blockade needs, diplomacy limits, and the evolving balance of power among U S figures in the war.
A garbled item from CHICAGO NEWS PROVERBS discusses truthfulness and restraint, noting old maxims about actions speaking louder than words. It references a 13 inch gum as a metaphor and mentions plans for a Bans concert at Garteld park tomorrow, with fragmented, period-ambiguous phrasing throughout.
Fragmented, satirical collage cites naval figures Dewey Schley and Toral with mock headlines and bemused musings on war, travel, and social behavior. The bits reference Colorado Appleose, Fritz Hekelnkacroper, and bathing etiquette as numbered vignettes, all in a parodic newspaper tone.
Fort Leavenworth officers complete a civilian lieutenants exam class with 24 failures. Notable examinees include Pearl M Shafter and Irvin Harrison, nephews of Gen Shafter and ex president respectively, amid claims of political backing and attempted influence. Mark Wheeler of Bridgeport is the sole Kansan in the first group.
The Boston whaling bark Swallow under Captain E. T. Cleveland, after a voyage begun August last year to the south Atlantic inquest of sea elephants, was sighted at Block Island bound for New Bedford with a full cargo. About 2,000 barrels of oil were stored from sea elephants. the voyage, first of its kind in years, was a novel experiment with the industry now obsolete. The oil, valued at 30,000, will largely be exported to France.
Henry J Allen of Kansas writes to the Omaha Herald asserting General Shafter is not a hero of Santiago. He recounts July 1 to 2 fighting, critiques orders, logistics, and the surrender timeline, claiming Shafter showed weakness and mismanaged troops and communications. Allen, now in Washington, contends the truth about Shafter is that he had no real fighting at Santiago.
American Association of General Baggage Agents elected officers with W. K. Maxwell as president from Missouri Kansas & Texas Parsons. V p S J E Quick Grand Trunk Toronto as secretary treasurer. ex committee F B Greenway C A Sand Partington & Quincy I F Denring. Maxwell absent due to accident. Quick begins fourteenth term. next session at Charlevoix Michigan. today devoted to pleasure, business adjourned.
Williamson West Virginia July 24 Deputy U S Marshal Dan Cunninghour and two aides surprised and captured the outlaw Johnson Hatfield on Poplar Creek in the county He was taken by horse across Tug River into Kentucky and surrendered A Mead of vendetta history centers on the Mecoy home arson and the killings of Alstair McCoy and a male McCoy faction member on New Year nine years ago
Jasper Taylor, living six miles southwest of town, lost his barn and all contents to a lightning strike during a Tuesday evening storm. A separate note mentions an Omaha Exposition fast train on the Topeka route arriving at noon with Santa Fe and dining cars equipped with electric fans.
Winteld July 13 union in Colorado joined by Judge A M Jackson of Howard formerly district candidate. Bride Milas Lydia Roble of Medicine Lodge will reside in Salt Lake City with groom W H Jackson a prominent Democratic politician. The match surprised many in Kansas where Jackson was known as a leading party figure.
Leavenworth reports Lieutenant Colonel Geneew Henry Carrell of the Seventh Cavalry wounded with a leg shot aboard the Solace after a voyage from Hampton Roads. He was promoted to major general during the trip, and rested in a new hospital cot attended by a Chinese servant who recounted the battle in pigeon English.
Democratic statesman Bill Sapp awoke to a burglary at his Galena home. A thief entered during the night and stole his suit, a watch, and some small change from the pockets. No arrests reported. July S- WW. F. Sapp noted the mood shifted to blue as he assessed the loss.
Following the death of Probate Judge Jenkins a rush to fill the office has begun. Applicants heard include B L Kingsbury Tim Baker and W J Sanders of Burlinston W T Bereman of Leroy and a Cooper from the northern county area.
The first lawsuit in which Willie Instrument was judged void for lacking an internal revenue stamp was tried at South Haven before Justice Wright. B. Ready of this city and W. A. Dinemore of Caldwell, rival Republicans for county attorney, observed the proceedings.
The case centered on a garnisheed account with debt owed and a dispute over a veriturn order for $1. The court found the order void under the Internal Revenue law, offering payment into court instead of the written order. The party refused, leading to a settlement after a delay, with the fund split between claimants and costs.
Arkansas City July 11 summaries of Kansas division bicycle races list winners in multiple events. Notables include Charles Cummins winning the one mile novice and Frank White taking the one mile amateur in Kansas City. P. M. Richie and W Vaughan top the professional events with 1:00 and 2:20 times respectively, while other placers include Jerry Woodard Walter Daniels Mitchener and A Hoyt in various amateur heats.
Tola July 2 Snorky Martin a legless boy known on the streets was run over by a freight train while making a tackle on the rods. The wheels severed his wooden limb and he walked home to whittle a new one. He previously lost his leg in park sleep years ago. A subscription will be started at lumber yards for him.
Sister Mary Regis was elected mother superior and Sister Macy Regia named treasurer for a three year term. Sister Raphaelitte, long a cathedral schools teacher, noted for her service. During Mother Mary Peters administration the academy saw improvements including a new chapel building.
Newton July 22 H F Shires of South Enid C T bought a curious cattle collection on the road and started a wild animal show with a buffalo. Shires learned the buffalo was missing in Ukeahow and discovered its remains in a butcher shop. He intends to sue the manager for possession of his property.
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