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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
3
Railway reports outline new coal rate schedules aimed at expanding markets across the state. Officials say revised prices will encourage distribution and competition among buyers while maintaining service reliability for coal customers.
In Phoenix a man was assaulted and nearly killed, sparking a police inquiry. Santa Fe officials, in Topeka with Attorney General Boyle and other attorneys, reached coal rate reductions for lines to and from Kansas, Missouri, and adjacent states. The conference aimed to ease freight charges, with several rate cuts approved after consultations with the railroad board and city officials.
Foreman Pete Sayer and his crew reach the highest point on the scaffold around a large brick smoke stack at Santa Fe shops. They hoisted a maz bishop above the stack as others climbed, with heights varying and one tree at least 130 feet from the ground.
A former Santa Fe foreman, T. F. Underwood, who left Emporia's roush house, was beaten in Winslow Arizona after a discharge confrontation. Witnesses say attackers used fists and clubs, leaving him nearly killed and hospital status unclear days later.
Burke and Dunn were tried at Hutchinson last spring for assaulting a train crew. both men received sentences. The brief item notes their removal from action and the outcome of the case.
A Santa Fe train crew was sentenced in county court and released yesterday after serving time. The incident circulated over the city with a plan to raise funds for their defense and collect 2.
Lincoln July 2 Judge Cornish deprives the Nebraska state board of transportation of much authority given by the last legislature. The board, led by Attorney General Smith, had moved to enforce rate restrictions on telephone and express firms under a restraining order. The judge found them in contempt and taxed costs, ordering no further action in this direction.
The Santa Fe block system expands on the Ottawa to Purcell route with dock and iron framework work beginning soon. Repairs follow a bold Fort Worth hold up as robbers tried to blow an express car, with a $2000 reward offered. Joe Blackburn moves from Denver Union Pacific shops to lead master car builder duties at Salina Line shops.
A Saskatoon dispatch reports the German third cruiser Arguma setting out with three months of supplies bound for the Carolines Islands, signaling renewed wartime activity in the Pacific theater.
In Topeka men believe the celebrated Ada Rehan statue, once shown at the Columbian exposition, may be in town. They seek release from claims and support funds to secure the statue locally, though efforts falter as meetings fail to raise required amounts. The statue rests with the Deauciful Rebun face toward the wall, amid city debate and legal oversight.
A proposed 2068 reform would create a state board of funeral examiners to regulate undertakers. Critics say the board will be a cost boost and force out price-cutting funeral homes, benefiting higher earners.
K Hooper G. Pook TA of Denver Colorado advertises the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad tours across Colorado Utah and New Mexico. It touts direct routes to Cripple Creek the famed gold camp and connections to Utah Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington via the Gold Gate Way with double daily Pullman sleepers and through tickets.
At Camp Cute Libre near Jacksonville on July 2 a group of about 190 soldiers surrounded a refreshment booth run by men identified as Alpret. They looted the stand and assaulted witnesses before provost guards arrived. Several Black individuals were then assaulted in the area.
The Emporia Gazette reports V C Eskridge sold the Emporia Republican established sixteen years ago to B F Coughnor of La Crosse Kansas. The nominal price around 15000, real value tied to a Fifth Street opera house mortgage of about 1000. Coughnor, a banker, plans to modernize with AP dispatches and new machinery, seeking to hire a journalist and improve the paper for Emporia.
John Morrows Kimeolds, a remedy promoted by chemist John Morrow, argues kidneys are blood filters and misfunction causes nerve pain, headaches, and illness. The ad cites Mrs. Margaret Fitzgerald of Springfield Ohio and claims tablets restore health, priced 50 cents per bottle or six for $2.20, postpaid from John Morrow & Co.
Kansas bank commissioner Breidenthal urges banks to tighten loan practices amid idle funds. He warns against lending large sums to eastern manufacturers at four to five percent with minimal security, noting bank failures due to misused funds and poor backing laws. He calls for require cash deposits or solid collateral before honoring checks from firms.
The Evening Post reports ex queen Litivoka was carried from San Francisco aboard the Gaelic bound for Hong Kong and Hohelain after a long battle with cancer. Officials say she had little time left and medical aid could not halt the disease’s advance.
Louis Kemper designated postmaster at Santiago by Postmaster General Smith. Major Stewart remains with the army. Postal affairs to be administered under military authorities with letters to soldiers in Porto Rico Cuba or Manila sent as heretofore.
Washington July 3 war department dispatch lists fever figures for July 46 at Santiago via Hayti. Adjutant General cites 4850 fever cases returned to duty. Private Wand Marrs of Company EF Third Michigan died of yellow fever July 3. Shafter.
The mother of Miss Cook in Kansas City denies the engagement to Hobson. A letter from Mrs Cook rejects the accusation as absolutely without foundation. The report originated in Notieaville and involves a Kansas City batkeeper relative, with further distant connections to the young woman.
France frees two Austrian sailors accused of cruelty in the La Bourgogne wreck inquiry amid lack of evidence. The court recommends rewards for two Italians whose courageous actions helped during the July collision with the Britisher steamer Cromerishity.
Advices from Skaguay Alaska state that Frank H Reid who killed Soapy Smith has died from his wounds. Reid’s people team Roseburg Ore
Police arrest E Foster and Dam for vacancy. Crawford theater entrance remodeling noted. The Olympia by John Marshall forthcoming. Dr Countermine to preach on Gospel and Ministers. Santa Fe staff ill. engineer O Page worked between Topeka and St. Joe, long Philippine service. Sergeant Donovan jailed a drunk at lower Kan Sa3 avenue. knee injury. Residence on Jackenn street relocated. small business on the way. Lawn social by Trip Ie Benefit at J G Hodmeyer’s Auburndale. Ben Jordin and Georg Buckner face trial for beer joint nuisance. Booth returns from Michigan vacation. Showcases at Kansas Dental Parlors stolen. J Beeson files for divorce from William Beeson. Topeka carrier expansion planned. Postmaster Guthris may extend suburbs. Sheriff sale: Monroe street lots 263, 267, 269 sold for 37. Improvements at the city fall completed. front stains changed for patient access. Two-thirds of divorce cases fled. poverty affidavits attached to security fees. Roof at grant stand near fair to be inspected for fireworks view. Rev. Chase Sheldon’s In His Steps selling well. Sheldon vacationing in Colorado. serial stories. Elisabeth Hunt will probate will. widow of Jane Hunt and mother of George W. of Santa Fe. Parish fined for keeping a dis orderly house. Carrie Parish to Befo rt Industrial School. Thomas Glenn, packing company worker, suffered sunstroke, died after transfer to Topeka insane asylum. Decedent buried in Kansas City. 33, wife and two children. Kansas AR department admin designates official route for national reunion: Santa Fe to Kansas City, Kansas City by St. Louis, and the Big Four from St. Louis to Cincinnati. Eastman predicts large Kansas turnout, around 1.0.
Travel notice offers low return rates to Saratoga with multiple July and August dates. Inquire at Santa Fe depot for exact tickets and procedures to secure the best eastbound deal.
Atchison defeats Topeka 13 to 2 as pitcher McGreevy struggles in seven ineffectual innings. Errors plague Topeka while Atchison capitalizes on miscues and timely hits. Batteries were Atchison Jones Warner and Topeka McGreevy Fear. Umpire Evler.
The Topeka team traveled to Downs in Osborne County today for a Route contest and will play in Laline. Three games begin tomorrow with Salina set to visit Topeka for three games next week. Wichita plans to come to Topeka for shares games later next week.
National League scores show Pillsbur s 3 over Cincinnati 6 2 Boumyville 3 over St Io alah Brooklin 1 Baltimore 4 Washington Philadelphia game halted by rain in the third inning with Philadelphia leading 3 to 1. Western League reports Salina wins the third as Wichita Salina complete a three game sweep.
Washington July 7 A name has been found for the famous clash between American and Spanish fleets that destroyed Cervers squadron The proposed title The Battle of July has been suggested by Lieutenant Wittleses of the navigation bureau and may be formally adopted This refers to the engagement near July 1 and the subsequent ceasefire The Topeka cruiser souvenir offer appears as an unrelated local advert at Geo Burkharts Kansas Avenue Kansas City line item
Judge Dulmac explains that under the Internal Revenue Act a ten cent stamp must be affixed to marriage certificates. Ministers must attach the stamp when filing, or risk arrest for tax evasion. Certificates without the stamp cannot be recorded until properly stamped and submitted.
Newspaper men petition leave to organize the First National Bank of Manila. Washington claims they have interest and assistant support from New York bankers. The action signals a step toward chartering a bank to operate in annexed or conquered territories under federal supervision. Cool dining cars and electric fans are noted on the Santa Fe Route.
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