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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
4
A garbled 1900s column references Garcia seeking to return to plow, Cuban war signals, Weyler demands, Spain peace terms, and various scattered notes on military leaders, gambling devices, and unsigned city updates. It mixes jokes, proverbs, and overseas news with local chatter and misread names, creating a collage of early 20th century headlines.
A wartime poem laments hunger and fatigue in camp, asking for simple foods and a return home. It recalls beefsteak, hardtack, tomatoes, milk, butter, and a family pie. The speaker, Private John P. O Connor of Nebraska's Second Infantry, stands at Chickamauga Park, Georgia.
A Mississippi supreme court ruling on the states suffrage clause disfranchises many black voters. The U S Supreme Court syllabus states that laws may discriminate yet not prove actual abuse, but permit officials to abridge voting and jury rights through vague administration. The Mississippi constitution disenfranchises illiterates of all colors while allowing commissions to favor white illiterates.
A fragment from Globe lore reflects on social manners, public life, and famed figures. It covers a lecturer’s warnings about exclusion, courtship customs, and household pegs, including Brisson, Geronimo, Fighting Bob Evans, and Admiral Cervera. It notes Sousa’s army plan, and a woman’s recollection of Silas Anthony. The piece closes with thanks for press kindness.
Disputed report says Rev. Tuohy won a canonical case against Archbishop Kain in Rome. Clergymen doubt a decision. many expect Rome Washington transfer of papers, while others fear no witnesses were examined and the archbishop’s side not yet presented. Father Tuohy telegraphed from St Paul awaiting Washington word. Belligerent priests rejoice at St Patrick’s, while opponents dispute the claim.
Chicago resident Jesse P. Van Dooner, a logical entomologist and football player, tackled a giant beetle after returning from a dance. The beetle clung to his scarfpin and trophies, flew away after evading capture, and Van Doozer offers a reward with no questions asked for its return.
New York story of George W. Green a longtime judge and president of a bridge company. Mine Margaret Sly sues his widow and daughter in Middletown claiming stock and a dock deed after Green’s 1900s death, detailing his political career as Middletown district figure and Forty-First Congress member.
Milchinen battiewhity struggles over choosing a young woman to crown the new bottle of the bow. The campaign favors Mins Cats Palrahiid and Mien Alee Nusk, granddaughter of the late Governor Rusk, with claimants from the Arm. Ginty of Chippewa and Ming Rusk. A fresh entrant, Mive Kina Gleson daughter of Ole Gleson and Senator Sawyer's ally, is likely to surpass the outsiders.
In Stafford, July 14, Miss Beatrice Beatt, 90, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, killed herself by placing a flour sack over her head and jumping into a deep pool near Slate. Her sisters, Neille and Aggie, aged 18 and 7, watched and waited as villagers and parents searched, the body recovered after more than four hours in the water. no motive known.
The letter from Mrs. Davenport, wife of a Sergeant in troop F sixth cavalry, describes capturing the regimental flag of the Third Spanish infantry during the Santiago assault. She recounts how the flag was hauled down from a blockhouse as Carnetry attackers fled the position, and notes seven Spanish sharpshooters killed. The artifact is kept as a souvenir for Fort Leavenworth citizens.
Abilene July 2 W S Hodge of this city offers to trade deposits in Kirby Bank or cash for time certificates in exchange for western Kansas farms. The proposal targets farms in Grealey Wichita and Sport downded counties, with taxes paid and government price of 240 dollars per acre noted, signaling rapid western Kansas farm interest.
Rumors from Newport Bar Harbor and Lenox say Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. and his father plan reconciliation after years of estrangement over his marriage to Grace Wilson. A grandchild’s birth in May reportedly favored the family’s return to harmony.
Ottawa reports Lane Jointist J T Johnson remains jailed and liable for a 140 bond plus 40 fine. His son, released earlier, owes 100 and may trigger further arrest if not paid. County commissioners released one man but cannot free Johnson without governor’s clemency, may stay jailed two more years under bond terms.
Peter Schultz a hardware dealer was struck by an electric car while riding the rear of a wagon in New York. He died at Bellevue Hospital from head injuries after the flat window shattered and his head struck multiple windows on the car. The incident followed a collision that caused the wagon to be struck near a truck.
City leaders aim to secure a two thirds resident taxpayer sign petition to force a special election. They plan no early meeting but will issue the proclamation and cooperate with the club to present the issue to voters at the earliest possible date.
Congressman Ches ter J. Long Republican candidate returns from the east and Chicago. He says the Seventh district campaign begins September 1 and plans August touring to reach hard to access areas. He predicts an aggressive race and possible joint debates but criticizes Mr Simpson. Simpson is at a seaside resort and expected home early August as another campaign heats up.
Leavenworth July 2 Thomas Coyne a veteran of company K Twenty third Illinois Infantry and a resident of the Soldiers' home died after a long spree. He had just received back pay and a pension and spent most of his money on liquor before returning to the home where he grew worse and died of acute alcoholism.
Reports from Dickinson and Ellsworth counties describe cattle becoming blind after eye inflammation. Observers note the disease may be contagious as more herds show similar symptoms near Solomon and Hillworth, prompting official inquiries and warnings to farmers.
Fort Scott to erect a steam heating plant funded by 20 000 to be supplied by the Electric Light company. Contractor to construct the plant and lay relays along Second to Main streets. Project aims to heat business blocks and public buildings with cleaner, cheaper energy. Also reports Wichita belt wheel thefts and lingering carelessness about wheeled property.
Mrs. Potter Palmer stopped her carriage on Bellevue avenue in Newport and assisted an aged, heat exhausted woman into her own carriage. She drove the woman home and attended her with notable solicitude, drawing praise from society and onlookers for the humane gesture.
Florence Baldwin of Mentor Saline county admitted she drank to fake illness to justify being sent home to her mother at Eudora. Once an inmate of the Beloit Industrial School, she has been returned there after the ruse.
Coffeyville committees appointed by the Commercial club two weeks ago circulate petitions among taxpayers to call a special railroad bond election for the Kansas Oklahoma Central and Southwestern railway through Coffeyville. The petition drive is now active with signatures being gathered by J. H. Keith and C. L. Long as the committee continues its work.
A man, unnamed and about 62, collapsed and died of apoplexy while resting in the ante room of A. B. Moser's barber school at 23 Clark Street. He had been shaved by a female pupil and was found unresponsive by the proprietor. He wore a dark suit with Prince Albert coat and had initials O. K. Hi on his hat. His approximate age and other details remain unclear. The report notes a pearless steam laundry claim about shirt wares.
Emporia July 28 Judge Randolph ruled the city’s tax ordinance for the Premium Stamp association unconstitutional. The decision voided a $2,200 annual levy, stating the council lacked authority to destroy lawful trade and that the tax exceeded supporting statutes.
The court rules the ordinance under which the care was made to be nullant veld and unconstitutional, addressing branches of business for revenue only and not to drive any out of business. The decision centers on the legality of the municipal rule governing the care action.
Dave Leahy of Wichita writes to Mayor Ross proposing the renaming of Dewey Street or another nearby street to Dewey as a patriotic tribute. He cites duplicated street names in Wichita, the wartime heroism theme, and notes Dewey Street would end at the river for a maritime link.
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