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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
3
A Topeka mother reports her child’s vision restored after Dr Samuels treated a congenital cataract without surgery. The case describes previous painful duct treatments and a rapid improvement in eye clarity and nervous symptoms following the doctor’s technique. Office location and an upcoming medical association excursion are listed.
In Conway Springs a man digs through a collapsed cave roof after a storm drives his wife and son to seek shelter elsewhere. He fears they are buried but returns inside, then discovers they had sheltered in another cave all along.
Tow Chipman joins Company I, California unit now at the Presidio San Francisco after passing medical and being assigned to a recruiting squad. Born in Sonoma County he plans to cut his queue when ordered to San Francisco.
The June report in Lawrence Journal and Kansas City World accusing Sadie Young of guiding Quantrell into Lawrence is retracted by the Lawrence Journal. Young, now Mrs. A McKinney of Exuperia, is described as meeting Quantrell and shielding others by claiming relatives to save them from the guerrilla raid.
Three new cases of feverish illness reported at Camp Merritt include Vernon Edward Sick of Company G Twentieth Kansas Infantry Frown of Company A Seventh California and Lieutenant Bates of Company A Seventh California. They were removed to the French hospital for treatment.
A representative of John Jacob Astor has visited St Louis to acquire seven mules for a New York battery to be organized by Mr Astor. The animals will be shipped to New York to join the Astor enterprise.
A 120 by 43 foot largest flag was prepared for display in Havana during Blaney s surrender. The star spangled banner required special material and was stitched in Boston and New York. The flag, costing 290 dollars, weighs 200 to 250 pounds and packs into a large traveling trunk.
Washington dispatch reports 75 600 troops to be stationed at Chickamauga as a permanent camp with ground prepared for equipment and drill. The camp size prompts note that Chickamauga Park is small for such a movement and several army corps will be organized there. In Tampa authorities press ahead with general army headquarters as Miles directs troop movements but no Cuba invasion orders are expected yet as fleet fate remains unresolved.
Captain Sigsbee, aboard the St Paul, landed at Santiago port and declined to discuss actions nearby. Reports say the St Paul entered the harbor mouth and secured initial defiance information on Spanish Admiral Cervera’s squadron.
Epoca reports no notification of torpedo boat destroyers sortie as claimed by Sphier. The Texas officer on watch may have misread a dolphin as a destroyer amid heightened excitement. Madrid stock market shows a healthy rise.
The navy will exhaustively test at Indian Head proving grounds a proposed automatic one pounder rifle capable of firing 199 shots a minute. The weapon could greatly outpace existing naval guns and threaten torpedo boats by delivering rapid armor‑piercing projectiles within short ranges.
Chinese editor Rham Shi opens a subscription list for the Red Cross society to aid countrymen. He has secured funds from the Sam Yup company and writes in his paper about Chinese relief efforts. The Ska regiment has been pre-
The report describes movements of US Army medical staff to Alaska and the Philippines, with Assistant Surgeon James R. Gregory directed to Fort St Michel. It notes Captain Guy L. Hille reporting, Major William A. Imperial's arrival in San Francisco, and Lt Krause of Colorado volunteers wounded by stray fire. It covers cavalry debate for the Philippines, a social gathering with Colorado volunteers, and Catholic services plans at Camp Morristown.
Washington reports steps to extend army mail service after suspending post station location limits. A Presidio station now operates with three clerks, and more stations will be placed near cities under local postmasters. A new stamp reads Soldiers letters Collect postage from addressees.
A Washington dispatch reports Admiral Miller, commander of the Pacific station, has struggled to obtain a flagship. The Albatross, Philadelphia, Bennington, Monterey, and Monadnock are named in rearranged duties as naval ships move to ensure a continuous American presence in Hawaiian and Philippine waters. The Philadelphia may serve as flagship temporarily if not sent to Asia, with Mare Island yard prep for Bennington and convoy duties for General Merritt's troops.
A Paris letter states large quantities of a small ammunition pass from France to Spain via the Pyrenees with no attempt at stopping the traffic. The note indicates France is aiding the movement.
Topeka society items describe lectures by Thomas Emmet Dewey of Abilene on Shakespeare’s mind and art, social gatherings at Library hall and private homes, a parlor recital by Ruth Collins and Mabel Martin, and various visits and travels. Residents attend meetings, host receptions, and plan winter lectures with emphasis on culture and community.
Washington reports Assistant Secretary Merkersohn ordered General Merritt to depart Manila expedition at once. Manila harbor defenses include mine-laden ships from the City of Pekin and mounting guncotton mines aboard the Monterey to deter Spanish attack. The Benninktad will return to Honolulu for repairs and troop transport to the Philippines.
Assistant Surgeon Raymond Spear reports on the bombardment of San Juan de Puerto Rico on May 12. A 14 C MI shell struck the New York about 1,500 yards from the stern, breaking an iron stanchion, damaging a canvas covered wood boat, splintering gear, and tearing the canvas as the blast propagated along the spar deck.
An account describes fragments from a shell ripping through a ship causing fatal injuries and severe leg wounds. Soldiers and sailors suffered burns and shrapnel injuries with bone splinters and muscle damage. Medical treatment included surgery, drainage, and wiring of bone fragments.
June 2 report from Racine Wisconsin states elephant keeper Joe Anderson and Wallace Bros. crew were attacked as an elephant escaped. The chase involved a panicked crowd and local forces with Mrs. McKinley seen driving out in Washington June 3. Havana note reports British correspondents released from Cuban custody after consul intervention.
A garbled item notes Oakland Chamber of Commerce secretary Sharp urged to draft a plan for Hawaiian annexation, promising rapid, paid support. It mentions Peerless Steam Laundries and Watson's Livery at 7th and Van Buren as incidental references.
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