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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1898
Page
5
The tenth annual recital of the Ladies Music Club was held Thursday evening at a local church with elaborate decorations and a strong program featuring piano, violin, vocal, and choral pieces. Mrs Sutton hosted a pleasant gathering, and numerous Topeka residents attended events, noting travels, school commencements, and social visits in the week.
Miss Bertha Spencer of Kansas City spent Sunday and Monday with her brother C Spencer. Mrs. Fred H. and son of Hiawatha are visiting Mrs. E Hunley. Slike McAdams of Hossville visits relatives in Topeka. Edith Snyder spends the week with friends in Leavenworth. Jing travels to Chicago Saturday to spend Sunday with friends.
General Longstreet, aging railroad commissioner and former Confederate, advocates annexing Cuba and suggests Puerto Rico and the Philippines may follow. He says insurgent government may be unstable and warns of a possible American demand for Cuba. He estimates starvation could force a quick end if Spanish forces are cut off. otherwise war could last longer.
Captain Adams at Cincinnati's recruiting office seeks to enlist Arthur Belt, an educated Indian man who can read and write and wears his hair in the regulation style. Belt, once at the Zoo with Indians, seeks revenge for the Maine explosion, and Adams asks the War Department for permission to enlist him as a scout. Until approval, Indian painter H F Farney guides Belt as a professional friend of the red man.
Rome June 1 The new cabinet lists: President of the council and interior Maragis Di Rudini. Justice Signor Hounacet. Treasury Signor L Lugzate. Finance Signor A Branca. Marine Admiral Di Cane. War Signor San Mar. Foreign Affairs Signor 1. Public Works Signor Alan Denvera. Public Instruction Signor Cremona. Agriculture Signor Se ts a. The roster reads with a colorless mix of names and appears to have little vigor or momentum in the chamber.
May arrests for selling intoxicating liquors dropped to the lowest since the current administration began in February 1597, with only one joint arrest. Disorderly houses yielded no raids, and overall arrests included 15 listed on the docket for May among 388, plus single counts for a variety of offenses. The police expect a smaller May revenue from fines, while officials claim license fines curb costs, though evidence suggests joints remained active. The provost guard from Camp Leedy could testify to ongoing activity despite the low arrests.
London reports the Daily Chronicle warns of persistent rumors of a Franco Spanish accord and French aims on the Canary Islands and Ceuta. It suggests Britain would see any French aid to Spain as unfriendly and notes Pall Mall Gazette views on growing Anglo American unity shaping future policy.
At a special meeting stockholders of the Chicago and Great Western By voted to raise the 4 percent debenture stock from 3150000 to 3500000. The increase funds may buy locomotives or rolling stock. negotiations for expanding what appears to include Madison and Fort Dede and the Red Wing branch of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railway are reported as far advanced.
Juneau reports from Sitka indicate the U S grand jury has returned indictments against T J Floyd deputy collector J L Hartman and T A Marquam inspectors for smuggling whisky into Alaska. The elder arrived from Sitka with the news via Victoria B C.
The Norwegian steamer Kong Frode docked in Philadelphia at 12:25 PM with 24 passengers and a 41 member crew from the wrecked Belvidere. Among the passengers is Vice President Capote of Cuba.
A June 1 senate session passed a bill to protect homestead settlers who enter military or naval service. The act defines their status and rights, detailing protections during service and subsequent duties.
Madrid reports the inspector general of the sanitary department says the army in Cubs is in excellent health. The latest reports show the sick rate halved, forced marches ended, and food improved.
Washington reports Geo. H. top kina aintetant adjutant Pennant to aid the secretary of war reaches the war department and is assigned to duty. Roosevelt’s rough riders pass through New Orleans with officers and pack mules as preparations mount for further action. Colonel Weed leads the first division and Colonel Finakevelt accompanies the last unit in the parade.
Samuil Pilmsoll known as the sailors' friend and originator of the Piimooth mark to prevent ship overload is said to be dying at Folkstone. He once led the National Amalgamated Sailors and Firemen Union of Great Britain and Ireland and watched Our Beamen and Cattle Ships. Born Bristol in 1800s, he entered Parliament to aid sailors.
The Western Orion Telegraph company may complete its line from Seattle to Victoria British Columbia, construction begun about three months ago. In Kansas City on June 1 Reverend James P. O'Brien, longtime pastor of Hope Congregational Church, has accepted a call to the Southwest Tabernacle in Kansas City Missouri.
Gen H W Lawton has arrived in Tampa and reported to Gen Shafter. The dispatch notes Lawton’s presence at the port city on June 1. The report emphasizes the troops and command coordination during the Tampa movement.
The Tribune reports Mrs. Leiter arranged a permanent hospital facility for Chickamauga troops. The Chickamauga park hotel near Crawfish isPurchased for the government and will be fitted to shelter and treat soldiers. Dr. Senn and Assistant Surgeon General Sena will oversee care, with occupancy expected in two to three weeks. Mr. Leiter is in Washington, confirming the arrangement.
District Court ends the tale of Gold Brick Gordon once jailed for selling a fake brick to an elderly Jefferson County farmer. Judge Hazen voids the bond as improperly approved, ending Captain P. H. Coney's liability and the case after a long appeal process and a five year penitentiary sentence.
In New York on June 8 at Smith Infirmary New Brighton Thomas W. Keene the actor grows weaker and death may be expected at any moment according to a statement.
The report from a steam donkey ship near Havana states that a U-boat twice approached the harbor, was fired upon, and returned to port. A blockade squadron warship neared five miles off Havana, observing fortified lines under construction on Moree Heights, contradicting rumors of Havana darkness.
Washington June 1 Paymaster General Stanton directs $1,000,000 be placed to the credit of his San Francisco representative to pay officers and men bound for Manila one month’s wages in advance. The action follows a new congressional act and war department interpretation that operations begin when troops depart for embarkation points.
Lincoln’s action emulated as Allan Pinkerton’s son William A Pinkerton is summoned to Washington to hunt Spanish spies. He starts on the first train, may be away longer, and faces a mission echoing Allan Pinkerton’s role at the rebellion. Abilene to Salina score noted amid local ads and horse listings.
Ada Wainwright of Alamo Tennessee reports relief and cure after using S. S. S. for bone erysipelas claiming three years of treatment with no cure followed by complete improvement after several bottles. H. L. Myers of Newark credits S. S. S. with curing a two year mass of sores from impure blood. The advertisement asserts Swift's Specific is a solely vegetable blood remedy free of mercury potash arsenic or minerals and cures every blood disease.
John Ludwig, a homeless man wandering near Rule, was struck by Pat Lyman's B M train just past Rule on June 1. He was knocked from the Maharashtra river bridge into the Ne maha river while carrying a valise that was hit by the train. He was rescued and returned to Rule with a possible leg pain, but otherwise not seriously hurt. The valise drifted into the Missouri river.
Washington June 1. Senator Butler of South Carolina nominated for major general of the army. He served in the Confederate army and later helped lead Reconstruction era events. Endorsed by many U S senators. J Oates of Alabama, recently named brigadier general, is a former congressman and former Alabama governor. Both noted as one-legged or one-armed successors to the other.
The Figaro reports from St Petersburg that Russian public sentiment favors Spain over the United States amid the Spanish American war. It notes fear over a division of the Philippines and warns such a split could spark tensions among great powers. Chamberlain’s speech left a poor impression in Russia, though Salmond’s stance and English papers tempered it. The United States and Russia are not seeking conflict and see no deep antagonism.
A fragment notes an ambitious individual trying to gain prominence despite a turbulent scene. The text implies his personality is often overshadowed by the imposing aura of Lord Salisbury, suggesting a struggle for recognition within a mature political environment.
North Topeka column items note residents and activities. RoW Blair travels to Kansas City on business. Fred Albright at 921 Harrison Street. Miss Josie Bowen to spend Saturday in Kansas City. Dick Russell of Meriden visits the North Side. Rev J S Glendensing returns from Winona Park after Presbyterian assembly. Benjamin Smith heads to Coffeyville after visiting his mother Mrs Osborn. Mrs Jeft leaves for Oklahoma to join her husband. Section 3 holds monthly meeting Friday at 2 pm at Mrs Hessing’s 150 Quincy Street. Triple Tie Exxo ciation offers free entertainment and cake walk at I C O F hall Thursday evening. Second Presbyterian ladies plan an ice cream social June 3. Mrs June Baxter of Kansas City visits sister Mrs S L Courtney, leaves for Cornell Grove to visit her mother Mrs Phillips. Fire station area work ongoing as firemen maintain the north side, including garden work. The jet has been filled and a new fence installed. The W TH club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs W B Kistier’s Van Buren Street home. Election of officers for the east side is postponed one week and will be held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs F C Bowen hosting.
Shelbyville Kentucky June 1 James Cassell a Louisville paper hanger arrived drunk and friendly quarrel with Hart Pickett McGrath's saloon led to a crossed pistol incident. Pickett fired accidentally killing Cassell who was his best friend. Coroner's jury exonerates Pickett declaring accidental death. Cassell belonged to a local beer family amid the turmoil.
Book shop advertises Charles M Sheldon titles with a claim that In His Steps was best selling in May and lists a price of 20 cents.
A surge of entrants joins current deputy clerk Dr A M Callaham and L Curtis as six new candidates appear in the race for district court clerk. Ralph Vaw, T J Pounds, Harry E Adams, Si Jordan, and Fred Jenness are noted as younger, largely new to politics, with the delegate system blamed for the spike.
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