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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1898
Page
4
A Lawrence Gazette item discusses deaths among volunteers at Camp Merritt California, noting many were due to exposure and harsh climate. It questions accountability, questions treatment of soldiers, and references various contemporaries and exchanges about the war era.
A Populist speech by Tom Watson is planned for Thomson, Georgia, on the 27th as his sole campaign effort in the Camelia state. The piece recounts various political and historical notes, including remarks on abolitionists, colonial figures, and naval strategy, with brief biographical mentions of Pillsbury and Eads.
Wichita July 24 county commissioners face trouble over the county park use Two groups advertise camp meetings in August The Hallness association seeks space Aug 5 for eight days while the colored community plans a four day Chautauqua Aug 4 Both seek rail fare breaks and share park but Methodist leaders fear crowding Colored church members assert religious proceedings and seek park access without disturbance Negotiations planned as groups press officials Peerless Steam Laundry advertises in the notice.
A Stockton judge case stems from a Fourth of July picnic incident where a man left his girlfriend with another suitor after she received many attentions. The girl’s father claims he paid 73 cents to bring her home and sues for duty and expense. both men have hired lawyers as the case proceeds.
Pratt Kansas July 23 Atlas Populist convention of Pratt county WFiktrews of Pratt failed for renomination as representative. Crawford was the one comatul candidate. The following candidates for county officers were nominated: Crawford representative Fuller district clerk McGrew county attorney Parcoast probate judge Crick superintendent of schools. Brown was defeated on the third ballot by Crawford, with delegates alleging influence and intra party opposition. Democrats called no convention and no county-ticket action is expected.
Centralia reels from sharp clashes between rival bootleggers and city authorities led by Mayor Slater and Marshal McAtee. Two weeks ago John Johnson and Star Young were arrested on bootlegging charges. Johnson paid $100 fine and served 30 days, Young bonded and released. Clergymen urge calm and insist lawfulness to curb the illicit trade.
Lieut H H Seckler of Leavenworth now stationed in San Francisco is reported promoted to acting major by General King. An experienced newspaper correspondent, Seckler previously led four Oregon recruit companies and rose through Marmaduke Military Academy’s ranks.
Report from July noting a local drive among Wichita county residents to rename the area Dewey county. A bill is planned for the next legislature to honor Admiral Dewey and to avoid confusion with Wichita city.
Depositors of the State Bank of Fort Scott demand court action after a theft of 400 by Cash ier Colean t9. They seek auction of majorities and realty and want stockholder liability under the double liability law to pay deposits by September 1. Cady S. Burt dies suddenly. he led the local council of United Commercial Travelers after recovering from typhoid fever. Dickinson county Populists nominate county officials including John Helter for representative and D F Hews for county judge.
Old internal revenue stamps cannot be used on checks drafts or notes taxed under current law. Discounts on stamps bought in bulk do not apply to stamps imprinted on documents. Public attention is drawn to the prohibition and the history of barred redeemable stamps.
The internal revenue commission ruled that samples of medicinal preparations perfumes and cosmetics taxable under schedule B may be removed from the factory for free distribution with or without stamp. Each sample must bear a notice stating it is a free sample from the factory and subject to tax penalties for improper distribution.
Juby S-Jamen EH, chief night clerk at the Haven post office, has been arrested on charges of stealing $1500 in bond funds from registered letters. He is jailed awaiting a U S Commissioner hearing. The crime involved a marked bill and two mailed letters. He is about 30 and reportedly employed in the office for ten years. The theft allegedly spanned two years.
Indiscreet People warns kidneys are delicate and easily harmed by excesses. Early signs include backache nervousness headaches and pain while urinating. Testimony from John Morrow agent claims two boxes of Morrow's Kidneoids relieved years of pain and weakness, with six boxes for $2.50 and mail order options from Springside Ohio.
Porto Rican Republican leaders in New York debate annexation and an independent government for the island. Dr Julio Henna and Roberto Todd urge a civil commission for the army’s advance, while Senor Sotero Pleverca advocates arming residents to resist invasion. Francisco Eugenio Maria Hostos to visit Washington for talks with the president and war secretary.
Mrs. Wm Sutherland of Webster City after 12 years of paralysis walked again following prayers led by Mrs Van Syke and others. Neighbors crowded the house as she rose with a thrill through her body and stood, later walking without the prior pain.
Seattle July 25 Soapy Smith famed uncrowned king of Skagway and Alaska’s most noted gambler was buried in a small town graveyard. Rev J A Sinclair preached on transgressions as Smith’s grave was marked by a dust sack found in his premises later carried to a local owner. The trial of his gang took place on the wharf with parties bound over for trial and others held on Sitka bonds set at twenty five thousand dollars. City Engineer Reid who shot Smith was dying as the steamer left. The outcome of the gang’s fate rested on whether Reid survived his wound.
Washington reports chemists in the department of agriculture are analyzing paints and colorings used in imported toys to determine if they contain poisonous substances. If confirmed, further toy imports may be banned to protect children's health, with the notice that responsibility lies with manufacturers.
Edward Edbert, once a social favorite, dies a pauper in Iowa after refusing a government pension claiming he was paid in full on discharge. He inherits $30,000 from a mother who died of heartbreak tied to his drinking. He learned bookkeeping in New York with H B Claflin & Co before the Civil War and served in the quartermasters department in Springfield Illinois. After the war he moved to escape relatives in Jacksonville Illinois where he was noted as well read and a social figure in the 1840s.
Saratoga and Return Attendants join a Young People’s Christian Union meeting in Saratoga New York August 3 8. 3298 transport option from Topeka to Saratoga and return priced at 6 dollars and 12 cents. Santa Fe Route agent can provide details and booking.
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