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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1898
Page
4
Clips discuss Spanish Navy Admiral Cervera, the Santiago harbor escape, and the blockade's effectiveness. Opinions crosswire on Mrs duties, patience in marriage, and U S food and arms policy, with remarks from multiple papers such as Emporia Republican Ottawa Republican and Wichita Beacon.
The article details a prolonged tax battle involving John D. Rockefeller and other Rockefellers over property values in North Tarrytown. Assessors raised the land and house valuations, sparking lawsuits and repeated challenges led by Rockefeller’s lawyers. The case, ongoing since 1866, has seen repeated appeals and periodic victories, with continued anticipation of further action.
A New York Post clipping catalogs numerous military and civic appointments and the relatives of appointees. It names fathers grandsons nephews children of prominent figures such as Jay Cooke, William Astor, and Stephen Gambier, with ranks from captain to major and mentions ex-governors and senators among the connections. The listing reads like a social register of lineage linked to official roles, noting declined appointments in the end.
The Twenty-Second Kansas at Camp Aleer reports several measles cases. Fourteen men from Company M are hospitalized with the illness. Medical staff arrival and hospital improvised conditions are noted amid rain swollen tents and mud. Soldiers receive cheers at stations as the regiment marches westward.
A dispatch reports that Camp Alsiz and surrounding troops face dietary tensions as governor urges frugality. The Twenty second Kansas is noted for college men, two mascots a mother coyote and a young cub, and widespread parade of uniforms. Commanders Colonel Harnet and Colonel Gard are cited with brigades drafted from various regiments.
Susan Glenn of Washington is named the first matron to accompany Berena of the Fleet Regiment District of Columbia. Mia Glenn helps organize a corps of women to wash mend and care for soldiers, with widows and mothers of volunteers favored for service. Mrs Glenn, widow of a soldier and mother of four, resigns from the posteriors department to take the title, and outfits and supplies are prepared for distribution to soldiers via a league collecting bags
The U S Supreme Court in an opinion by Justice Harlan grants the attorney general of Nebraska a motion to modify the decree in the Nebraska maximum freight rate case. The court allows striking phrases about current charges and potential rate reductions while affirming that future rate changes must balance public and carrier rights.
Jerry Simpson eludes searchers in Washington as Governor Tosdy refuses him a colonel’s pension after a Spain brush. He says Leedy blocked the commission, vows to join the marine service, and claims years at sea. He declares nothing will stop him from going to war, ridiculing Leeds and his list of disabilities.
The Shawnee delegation to the Republican state convention organized its slate. Dave Mulvan was chosen for the state central committee and as its chair. Julie Horton led the delegation, with C. C. Baker on credentials, BH Cones on revolutions, and Colonel George W. Vegie on organization. Resolutions urged delegates to write for Captain Seaton. The proceedings set the stage for future actions.
J K Woodside, a Kentuckian long resident of Olathe Kansas, died of pneumonia after a two week illness. He leaves 16 siblings 1 dollar to each, the Covenanter Church of Sparta Illinois the remainder of about 40000, and a life of reclusiveness. His estate includes city property country farms mortgages and large cash sums.
Mary Ellen Lease famed Kansas lecturer and suffragist spoke at Baldwin theater in San Francisco on June 1. She urged an Anglo American alliance, Philippine retention, and social reforms, warning of nearing world conflict and the need for economic liberty and universal employment.
In a Tel a dispatch Col Fred Funston reports 20 000 troops in camp near Washington 16 000 regulars and 20 transports ready for Cuba. The invasion is delayed by the Spanish fleet and poor volunteer equipment. Even elite National Guard units are underprepared and many older soldiers are only half drilled. He notes no personal events yet.
Fred Funston writes from Tampa voicing urgency to strike Spain soon to prevent Emperor Bill from intervening. He argues volunteers lack equipment and that a larger standing army is needed, asserting Havana could have fallen with regular troops after war declaration.
Mrs J F Harms of Hillsboro learned in New York her oldest son had drowned after a telegram arrived while she was abroad. After a winter trip to Europe, the return brought news from a doctor that their daughter is afflicted with consumption and likely near death.
Marysville June 1 Rev E E McCammon pastor of the Marysville M E church has begun a long pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The journey, long contemplated, is now set. He will sail on the British steamer Spartan Prince, with plans to continue despite war scares or imagined threats.
Emporia, June 1 John Anderson living ten miles north of here on the Burlingame road met with a serious accident last evening while feeding a hull in the barn loft when a bull charged goring him in the breast breaking his collar bone and shoulder bones Dr Meffert of this city attended him and reports he is doing as well as possible under the circumstances but recovery is doubtful the chances are against him
Lawrence June 1 The following football gates have been already arranged for the Kansas university team this fall October 15 Ames college at Lawrence November 5 Nebraska university at Lawrence November 19 University of Minnesota at Kansas City In addition the management trying to arrange a week Colorado trip before the Nebraska game to play a couple of games with the University of Colorado at Denver and with Colorado college at Colorado Springs Iowa and Kansas university have not yet been able to agree on terms.
In Kansas City on June 1 Judge BB Prost of the north district court and Frank Patton, sergeant at No 2 station, dueled in the chief of police’s private office after a dispute over two drunken women Bertha Moun and Mary Moore. Blows were exchanged and the combatants were soon parted by Sergeant Prather.
A rain and hail storm struck Wichita at 4 PM with two and a half inches of rain. Douglas avenue crossings washed out and water three feet deep from Main to the river. stores flooded and fruit battered. Workmen dispatched to strengthen the levees of the Little Arkansas. fear that the situation will worsen by morning.
Newton reports a very heavy rain from June 1 that persisted into the afternoon and evening. Strong showers caused flooding and hall but are believed to have caused comparatively little damage in the north part of the city.
An old German farmer living five miles southwest of Atchison reports a recently arrived man forced his way into the house, seduced his wife, and whipped the farmer after the husband protested. The intruder claimed his claim to the bed, and the farmer fled as an officer warned him away. Neighbors face pressure to act.
Fire safety concerns rise as several Lawrence buildings lack fireproofing and city water pressure falls short. Snow Hall, housing a unique natural history museum valued at about 36 000 dollars, faces greatest risk with no insurance. Efforts push for a new fireproof structure. Old Man to the Pen Fort Scott June 1 J M Freeman 79 sentenced to two and a half years for receiving stolen goods. accomplice Z Greenburg of Liberty Missouri also sentenced.
Multiple games reported with brief results across Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Louisville, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, and Washington. Highlights include Pittsburgh’s narrow win, Philadelphia toppling Louisville, and Boston rallying past Chicago amid wild pitches and attendance notes.
In a brief local record, individuals including Farrel, St. Louis, Daniel, Esper and Clements are cited among the readable names in the notice. The fragment notes associations with area figures and ongoing civic references without detailing actions or dates.
Readable OCR fragments show scattered team names and locations across cities like Minneapolis Columbus Omaha Kansas City Detroit and Dubuque with partial scores. The text references Western Association play and multiple obfuscated player names and matchups amid garbled lines.
Rogers triple plate knives and forks priced at 147 a set during a June sale, boasting superior stripping power per dozen and a guarantee. Morrison ad lists address 505 Ken Ave and promotes related travel and medical association notices, with several local business mentions and rates.
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