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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
4
Fragments from the Topeka State Journal cover William McKinley era themes, including imperial policy and Spain US conflict, plus agriculture notes on crops in Missouri and Illinois. Mentions about ships, the cruiser Dicgens4, and supply concerns. References to Bearing on peace indemnity and public sentiment.
The July New York Sun editorial argues events overturn theories and precedents faster than expectations. It cites Congresss postbellum stance on Cuba and the Philippines, U S actions in Asia, and Puerto Rico as turning points driving global change and American leadership into the 20th century.
The text surveys historic peace terms after major wars. It cites Germany demanding 31.9 billion francs, Alsace returned to Lorraine, and the ensuing territorial squeezes. It notes Turkey paying 725 million and cessions after the Flusso-Turkish war, with Russia and Japan also imposing penalties or territory changes. The fragment ends reflecting on 1808 war outcomes.
Fragmented report notes demands to cede territory and payments totaling 390.9 million Lediesanity, with compelled payments of 20 million to Turkey after a recent war. It cites frontier reaffection acts and undertakings said to fund the war, but notes shortfalls in actual transfers and obligations.
A collage of clipped notes and oddities from scattered papers discussing recruitment rejections, Spanish War sentiment, humorous misprints, and snippets about public figures. It mentions Osage City youths, Madrid, and El Paso style mishearings, with sketches of gossip, politics, and people of note like Philip Sheridan and John Hay amid wartime chatter.
Boston July 29 a stately woman about 50, six feet tall, was found on Eagle Island shore near Salem harbor. Autopsy suggests strangling with cord and handkerchiefs, body discarded at sea. multiple bruises noted. Mail from Gardiner Maine links to Ellsworth resident Mrs J Crossman, missing since Friday night voyage.
Papers mock American troops gear at RISIDIUS Vu SuykUs. Spurs lack practical items for service in that region. Men suffer from heavy clothing and cork helmets. Aside from measles prickly heat, sickness is rare with fewer than 60 cases reported.
London Times reports Spain would better deal squarely with McKinley while British papers debate peace terms, Cuban debt, and American sea power. Madrid and Vienna correspondents discuss Spanish bondholders, Philippines, and potential capitulation of Havana. U.S. cabinet ready to outline terms, with ongoing pressure over Spain’s insistence on indemnities and Philippine governance.
A Madrid report suggests papers back peace terms proposed by the president, easing early discouragement. If true, the administration may face internal rather than external hurdles to a treaty pleasing the US Senate, possibly avoiding an extra Senate session. The piece discusses timing and the urgency of rapid action on a pene treaty.
Chicago July 29 The Woodlawn residents backed by Acting Mayor Waller force the end of bombardments at the Coliseum gardens after next Saturday night. Mayor Harrison denies extension. Wood offers adjustments to placate critics, but capitulates. Tonight naval night features Santos, Dewey portrait. tomorrow children’s night includes animal acts and a clown.
Chicago reports urgent cash squeeze at the Nattional Tinseed Oil company. Secretary tells board transfers to Albert Dickinson were completed, market rallied briefly to 56 cents, with thousands of bushels of Aksteed collateral tied to the action. Officials deny receivership or drastic financial collapse, noting current prices cover quick needs and banks have approached several firms about liquidity.
In a two week stretch of wins the Salina team lost to Topeka 7 to 9 at Salina. Macek played well for Topeka, tossing nine efficient innings and pacing his club with the win. Ottawa defeated Independence in a separate start, while Topeka’s victory dominates the sports desk with a string of results from other games and standings.
Ottawa July 29 Princeton town faces a public ethics clash over medical authority as Dr Thornbury defends his care of Mrs Kate Carleton an invalid patient. The aged Mr Blouch accuses the doctor of poor treatment prompting a confrontation at a hardware store leading to assault and a 35 fine. The incident stirs local outrage.
Fort Scott July 29 Bourbon county will have no agricultural fair this year. The Bourbon county fair association secretary F A Hornaday announced the abandonment due to lack of encouragement and financial risk. Some Lamar Missouri men propose a plan to lease the fair grounds for five years to hold annual race meetings and draw a large string of seasoned horses to Fort Scott, closing Kansas and Missouri circuits in the city.
A man named Genwalus from the Territory appeared at the Santa Fe depot ticket office asking if a ticket had been sold to a woman on Friday. He followed a man named Jim Shaw and his wife who vanished two weeks ago en route to Wichita. He claimed Shaw is a bad character and left for Oklahoma City with papers he wanted.
Ottawa July 29. W J Paulkner suing the Grand Lesson of the Select Knights for 310,000 after losing an arm in a North Ottawa event. He seeks 1,000 for total disability under an insurance policy that pays 2,000 on death and 1,000 for total disability. The association denies total disability. The case hinges on the definition as New York rulings cite broader terms.
John Reece, a rough rider fresh from Santiago, passes through Winfield en route home to Oklahoma on sick leave after 23 days in Cuba and 13 days quarantine at Key West. He reports vivid scenes and dire sanitary conditions, noting towns before American occupation and seeing streets filled with dead men and animals.
July 29 report describes the George W. Parker used by Leavenworth Coal company to shuttle coal between Leavenworth and Kansas City. The vessel, a former river aristocrat, now carries coal on a clear deck, costing 30 cents per ton and $50 daily to operate, with regular visits to Atchison anticipated.
Caldwell July 29 Frank Bailey a Caldwell mine employee was seriously injured when his clothing became caught in a rapidly revolving wheel. He was choked nearly to death with his arm broken in three places and bruised extensively.
Boyd HH. McEck ron, an early speaker of the house of natives, died here Wednesday. He served several terms in the house and from 1574 to 186 sine register of the Concordia land office.
A fall festival in Newton aims to run three days. The proposed name Arkansas Valley Carnival is suggested. A band concert is scheduled tonight at Garflela Park.
Washington July 3 The internal revenue circular broadens the tax scope for medicinal preparations and proprietary medicines. It states that any medicine packed or marketed like a patent or with claims of special merit will be taxable under the act of June 22. The circular also restricts use of physician names on labels and disallows certain branding tactics while preserving technical language on packaging.
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