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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1898
Page
5
Four men answer Reverend Mr Countermine’s inquiries about the gospel in a concise panel. The discussion covers scriptural interpretation, faith, and moral practice as they offer viewpoints and challenge each other respectfully.
Rev J D Countermine cites Christian hypocrisy in journalism while sending questions to twenty Topeka editors about faith. Eleven respond Christian, four protestant, ten Christian, with mixed motives. Countermine urges ministers to discuss religion publicly and urges prayer for editors to align with gospel, laments hypocrisy, and warns of secular drift.
A jumble of Topeka items recounts social events, church notices, personnel changes, and a fatal attack near Lawrence. Highlights include plans for a Kansas delegation to Cincinnati, a Bible camp at Wakarusa, editor changes at the Girard Independent News, a fatal assault near Lawrence, Washburn campus events, and a church mortgage burning with celebratory remarks.
The Twelfth Baptist church adopts resolutions urging a free military school to educate colored soldiers, praise for black courage, and a call to recognize their role in Cuba’s history and American progress. The text frames black soldiers as pivotal in Cuba and in the American mission, stressing dignity, education, and faith.
Los Angeles July Sir-At the board meeting of the oil suders trustete the price of crude petroleum will be advanced to 115 a Qurrel. The chief reason is the sapy above ground is decreasing and reserves are being drawn to meet contracts. Tanks in the field are growing smaller. The electric fans in Santa Fe Route dining cars are desirable accessories to an already unsurpassed service.
J F Helms, once deputy sheriff, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor over a $30 fraud against Knowl at 30 Kansas Ave. He paid a $40 fine plus costs, avoided penitentiary, and remains at Silver Lake. The case, delayed by county attorney, featured Sheriff Cook and Prosecution by Jotmore Kroes.
The Counts Tatind Jockey Club announces 682 entries for the fall meeting in New York with key races planned. The Twin City and Autumn Cup events are highlighted, with dates set around late September and early October and a full list of entrants and entry counts for each race.
Frank A Waller of Norwood Mass breaks from 4:35 start to drive a 24 hour paced mark, reaching 200 miles two hours ahead of Evans with 2 hours 4 minutes 47 seconds to spare, then rode 235 miles before a wheel failure forced a mid race repair. A notable delay followed as a replacement wheel was sent to the city.
The Relston Traveling Library received donations from Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt of New York and Dr. J. A Kellogg of Battle Creek, funding books by Mill and Stomach Health. An informal party honored Miss Shimmon and Miss Althea Shimmon with dancing. Mrs. Strickler hosted a pleasant outdoor gathering for Dr. and Mrs. Schwartz with music, punch, and light refreshments, featuring many local guests and performers.
Local notes list numerous visits and travel plans. Mrs Bunshrake returns to Osage City after a month with her mother Mrs J Thompson. Ottawa’s Mrs A J Kitts visits daughter Trump and others at Lake View. Various residents plan trips to Colorado Detroit Las Vegas Merril Springs Portmouth Ohio and Topeka. Births, visits by Edith Goddard and Kate Whitson, and a few local entertainments are noted.
Fort Scott report states Major G. W. Ford, newly appointed to command a battalion of Kansas colored troops by Governor Leedy, also serves as superintendent of the National Cemetery. He secured permission to leave and appointed Warwick Moore to manage cemetery duties in his absence. The role previously held by whites has been temporarily filled by Moore. Ford’s residence remains in the city.
Local column notes visitors and residents in North Tupeka. Annie Gibb and Julia Waite share Maple Hill visits, while Misses Cinta and Jessie Steele travel from Kansas City. Families host gatherings, birthdays, and a surprise party for Miss Jessie Bickell, with brief mentions of a funeral and a workplace accident nearby.
A Santa Fe official reports on a flood of dubious inventor letters and odd models sent to rail officials. The writer describes small deck bundles, expensive shipments, and faulty attachments that claim to revolutionize railroading, often with misleading promises and misused funds.
Last night Topeka endured an extreme heat event with temps near 100 in the city and 90s on Kansas Avenue. Government thermometers and street readings varied, while a light breeze offered little relief as humidity remained high and homes stayed hot into the night.
Santa Fe Superintendent failed to patent a heating attachment for railway signal lamps. Avery Turner invented it years earlier but did not patent, a rival in the East secured the patent and became a millionaire. Turner later rose to assistant general superintendent, missing his fortune and royalties.
Abilene July 25 Sydney Bogan of Solomon was killed instantly when he fell between cars while switching on the Valley branch. He was cut in two at the waist in the fatal accident.
The Union Pacific offers the direct line to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with unmatched service. Pullman Palace Sleepers Pullman Tourist Sleepers Chair Cars Dining Cars and full information available from FA Lewis ticket agent and J C Fulton depot agent.
From Peking the Tribune reports rapid improvement in China’s railroad sector. Conservatism fades as government grants and concessions expand, with lines from Peking to Shanghai and Han-Kiang progress. The Anglo-Italian syndicate gains industrial concession, while plans for trunk lines and coal ventures span provinces and attract American and British capital.
San Francisco July 25 Brigadier General Charles King is expected to command the next Manila expedition. He may sail on the Arizona or Uganda. General Miller remains at Presidio while Merriam dictates current plans. King notes every expeditionary will be needed in the Philippines and Merritt wishes 60,000 to 80,000 more troops before Aguinaldo. Camps Merritt and rice workers to stay optimistic about Philippine deployment.
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