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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1898
Page
8
Ensign Manley writes from Santiago about daily duties ashore and aboard, the peril of water landings, and the harsh conditions aboard. He recalls rescuing wounded, aiding prisoners, and the chaos after the battles. He describes the crowding, fear, and brutality surrounding the fighting, with vivid accounts of rescue attempts and the aftermath.
Advices from Newfoundland recount a whaling venture managed by Mr. Neltyan, formerly of BL John's fabriaries. A Norwegian steamer, crewed by seasoned Norwegian whalers and fitted with modern gear, sailed to St John’s, loaded cargo, and began operations near the Conception and Trinity mouths. After a week or ten days at sea, the vessel reported shots and losses, with gear and catches described as ranging from small to larger, signaling a disastrous outcome near the Gulf.
Report notes Norwegian expertise in whaling near the coast and Greenland whalers. It cites Cabot Company erecting a factory at Locks Arm Notre Dame Bay to process blubber and bone. A gunship harpoon mechanism causes a whale to explode and gas prevents sinking. Details on rarity of this method are given.
Surgical science faces a severe test in New York where William Morgan, a private patient from Bellevue, suffers a neuritic and progressive tarive form believed fatal soon. He arrived with Costa Rican investor Hoppe after a Guatemala City accident that may have lodged bullets near the spine, threatening vital organs and demanding X rays and possible bullet removal.
George Merkilini an Italian trader in Hammond Indiana was bitten during banana unloading and fell into a semi conscious state. His upper lip and neck swelled, doctors have treated him but he remains unresponsive. Dr John Pannenberg plans a phonograph experiment to rouse him from lethargy.
A fragmented report from Tampa notes General Lincoln negotiating a rail transport issue with Plant Railway. The brigade was dispatched toward Fer nantina with sympathizers aiding the movement. Lincoln pledged vouchers for freight and passenger car space, aiming to maintain schedule despite delays.
Maj Anderson A P Jetmore Dolman and others nominated in Saturdays Republican primary. Key races included probate judge Delman county attorney Jetmore and county commissioner Kelvey. Unofficial returns showed strong majorities with minor suspense on county commissioner and close probate judge contest.
A dispatch notes Major Sniffer and three paymasters sailing from New York on the Olivette to San Diego to settle troop payments for General Shafter's army and later funds for General Mines' forces. It reports disputes over accepting American cash abroad, with calls to pay soldiers in gold and paper and protests against discounting U S money, amid orders and potential changes in occupied territories.
Washington reports from Letpsic dated June 4 1895 detail Consular Agent Neuer of Gera stating German authorities spread anti American pork prejudice under cover of sanitary concern. Signs urge avoidance of raw American pork despite inspections. Local papers amplify the topic while noting no deaths from American pork and citing cases of trichinosis from German pork.
The Gibson House company filed a deed of assignment naming Hartwell Cabell as attorney. Assets listed at 100000 dollars with liabilities at 80000 dollars. Horace Dunbar, president and hotel manager, also assigned. no reason for failure or preferences stated. The Gibson House is among the oldest and leading hotels in the city.
Modoc club launches a state wide oratorical and musical jubilee set for September 14 15 and 16 at Garfield park with prizes for elocution vocal and piano solos and mixed instrument contests. Judges will be from outside Kansas and organizers M C Holman and PM Fontaine handle correspondence with plans for future jubilees and additional performances between contest rounds.
Ex Senator Indalls in Atchison praises an invulnerable Republican slate led by Stanley, claiming moral fitness and broad appeal. He argues war will yield Spain’s expulsion, imperialism is a needless label, and expansion policies will be decided by Hemisphere capacity and democratic values.
Mrs Helen Louise Gage wife of G Gage funded and oversaw a complete room renovation at Jane C Stormont hospital in Topeka. The ward features sky blue walls polished floor two white iron beds costly rugs oak dresser center table washstand and a screen between the beds with rockers. She supplied a full dining set including china silver napkins and glassware to furnish a table for occupants. Stormont praised the transformation and the medical staff passed resolutions of appreciation.
Omaha Exposition runs June 1 to October with the grand ear exposition noted as the planned event in the United States excluding the World’s Pair. Located with easy access for Missouri and Mississippi valleys, tickets allow step-overs and reduced excursion rates to Omaha via the Burlington Route through to Omaha in any direction. L. W. Wakeley and Howard Blue discuss travel options from St Louis.
Justice David J Brewer opposes annexation and imperial expansion. He compares keeping territories to foreclosing a mortgage to secure indemnity, supports keeping Cuba briefly for order, and warns against colonial expansion overall except possibly Hawaii. He argues new government systems would clash with the people in territories like the Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.
Saltma states two Clauds Hardy, a Wichita baseball player, assaulted a small boy named Raymond Larkin striking his nose to bleed after remarks about Wichita club. Police arrested Hardy and released him on bond. a state arrest warrant was signed today as the case moved toward action.
Topeka selects ED McKeever as its Republican candidate for speaker after the primary, running for a second term. Renominated without opposition, he represents the strongest Republican district in the county and is considered certain to win. He is described as part of the young bloc of lawmakers.
The reform school band died out after Instructor Chas joined the army leaving no head. Several members joined the colored battalion which worsened the discipline and morale. Now boys march with one bass, two snare drums, and two bugles under Superintendent Hurst. Whitmere Brow Barbers, 735 Kas. av.
A detailed account of a wartime war room showing maps of Cuba and the Philippines, ship locations, and telegraph lines. It describes alphabetized ship cards with pins, red and blue flags, and a “dead line” corner marking ships destroyed in earlier actions. It notes cables and wires enabling direct government communication from the White House and Capitol.
A Colliers Weekly report describes the war room as the president’s hub for monitoring global war developments. Officials, cabinet members, and press bulletins stream in via special wires, with the president consulted instantly on any material affecting the war effort.
A Washington report details war costs up to July 13 for the campaign, listing items such as transportation subsistence for Shafter's army ammunition ordnance clothing and pay for officers and soldiers. The total actual expenditures to July 15 are cited and the overall war appropriation stands at 292 million plus, with lines noting medical and logistical outlays and miscellaneous items.
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