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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1898
Page
4
A fragment of opinion and rumor touches on war enlistment during the conflict, speculation about Admiral Cervera and Spain, calls for dramatic action at Santiago harbor, and political maneuvering. It mentions Col Jack Aston Ranson, Admiral Miles, the Vesuvius, Astor and Curzon, Tillman tax debates, and a Paris marriage rumor fueling social satire.
Henry Clews Weekly reports a bold war scenario with Sampson set to coordinate with Schley to seize Havana by sea and destroy Cervera's fleet. If successful, Spain’s failure to respond, Cuban and Puerto Rican seizures, and Spain's destabilizing finances could push toward an early peace, though Spain’s bankruptcy and specie payments crisis complicate any plan.
The piece argues that without money the war would end quickly and public trust erodes as government actions are scrutinized. It notes pressure to seize Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines or concede terms, while Spanish peace offers hinge on terms and occupation. Chicago news proverbs punctuate the column.
Mixed humorous garble on language and culture followed by a Globe syndicated snippet from Atchison. It notes a North Atchison girl leading a company without gubernatorial permission and a local man fearing medical surgery for a headache. The passage reflects observational humor and brief social vignettes.
Speculation suggests Topeka will start a summer baseball program with players from scattered Texas league squads. The plan envisions reviving the old Rumans circuit with Salina Wichita and other towns, pending willing Geitmans Perrys and Beauchatmps. A subscription aims to raise $1.00 for opening game tickets.
Students at Kansas University begin annual Festivities on the campus after a day of breakfast on the green. Seniors gather for toasts and responses as a fake band provides music and a playful scene unfolds around the old Virginia reel. A humorous medical advertisement for Beegs Diarrhoen Balsam appears amid the celebration.
From the State Journal report on Camp Richmond scenes in San Francisco, volunteers endure delays awaiting transport to Manila. Major Surgeon Rafter works on sanitary measures. several Kansas men are noted in hospital care or new roles. Rumors place departure for Manila around June with vessels rushing to complete, amid numbering briefings and general bustle.
Madrid reports Duke Almodovar de Rio, Spain’s foreign minister, has sent notes to all Spanish ambassadors accusing the United States of violating international law by capturing Spanish vessels before war, bombarding ports without notice, and using the Spanish flag at Guantanamo.
Colonel Frederick Funston is relieved from Tampa headquarters and ordered by General Miles to return to command of the Twentieth Kansas volunteers at San Francisco. He departed Tampa last night. Klondike road work begins near Skaguay with Alki and Humboldt reports. two camps opened and up to 1,000 men may be employed. Ballard's Horehound Syrup promoted as effective cough and cold remedy with local distributors listed.
The conference committee on the sundry Civil appropriation bill reported and both houses accepted. Key items include allocations for the Bering Sea award and various improvements from Spokane to Chicago, plus river and harbor projects and a Paris exposition fund. The bill awaits another conference unless House concedes. amendments were adjusted, including Northern Parish land grant and Walkerings for the second defense.
Montgomery is in Chicago and Luther Fright will graduate at Mid-Tand college on Thursday. The M C A camp opens June 16 at Wakarusa for ten days. Streetcar tracks on Kansas avenue are being repaired with frequent stops. Welfare and civic items include a new Station B post office to open July 1, and local railway personnel updates. The issue notes a state tennis tournament in Topeka, strawberry harvest at Brentwood, and various city incidents.
Portland reports show large Republican gains across the state with Geer winning the governor race by about 10 000 plurality as partial returns from 25 counties come in. Moody and Tongue also lead in congress races while Portland's mayor Maxon is elected by around 1 500 plurality.
Reported by the Associated Press from Kingston to Admiral Sampson, news says all Merrimac crew are safe. Two wounded men, Hobson among them, escaped during the explosion and swam ashore to be captured. Cervera’s officer says the prisoners are well treated and alive. The exchange talks began aboard the flagship after meeting the Spanish tug Colon.
A reception for Brigadier General J. K. Hudson is planned at Representative Hall on Friday June 10 at 8 p m Hon John Martin presiding Major A F Shreve as marshal with music by Marshalls band Governor J W Leedy to speak Er Ware and Modoc club to entertain General Hudson will speak After ceremonies a reception in the Senate chamber will honor General Hudson Governor Leedy Mayor and Mrs Pellons plus Hon A H and Mrs Horton will attend The event aims for a hearty cordial informal tone and invites loyal Americans to attend PL BONEBRAKE Chairman L T YOUNT Secretary
In a June 4 letter to the editor, F C Armstrong denies claims by a Kansas City Journal reporter that he supplied material for a train story about the Twenty first Kansas regiment. He says no interview occurred on the train and that the reporter’s account is false in every detail. He notes a conversation on a train with a journalist present discussed other topics. Weather: Chicago reports Kansas forecasts for tonight and Wednesday include generally falling temperatures, variable winds.
Key West news reports Lieut Commander E W Sturdy died aboard the collier Pompey after sailing from Norfolk. He was stricken suddenly while the vessel was under way and had not felt well on Friday evening. The Pompey arrived in Key West with the body aboard.
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