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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1898
Page
4
State auditors report the first call troops insufficient funds with total payouts reaching 37121.95 dollars. Treasury gaps prompt speculation on sources for armory rents and active service costs as July 1 budgets bring 8000 dollars for next estimate, and authorities weigh how to cover remaining needs.
An odd tale places Salvation Army girls accused of attacking statues in Omaha, with chaotic references to myth, public displays, and a critique of authorities. The article, a jumble of names and phrases, hints at a theatrical or symbolic protest connected to a controversial exhibit and civic reaction.
The report notes misunderstandings in Washington over a Canadian American issue. It cites Mr George Curzon and the foreign office as shaping British stance. The item highlights parliamentary questions about Britain's role and the wording “of Great Britain” in the official answer.
A Populist speaker claims Seaton cannot secure Republican nomination, arguing his record opposes GOP policies and suggesting Seaton backed a controversial textbook. The speaker contends the party would appear odd nominating Seaton at the upcoming convention.
The McKenzie, tested in deep water, averaged about 11 knots over 31 miles in a preliminary trial down the Delaware River. Government arguments about weekly timing are expected to push the speed toward about 24 knots on the builders' trial, with the Titan Dot as a benchmark. A laundry ad appears at the end mentioning quick country work and low charges.
Gilbert L. Stasher 25 and Lou M. Bartley 19 wed in Hutchinson after Judge Dolman left for Tompeke and Justice McClintock improvised at the probate office. The couple waited in the courtroom as delays froze plans then received the officiant. The ceremony was completed in approved style with papers filed for Mr and Mrs Gilbert L. Sinsher.
Washington readers see renewed talk of a Spanish reserve squadron heading to Cadiz to meet American battleships. The piece notes Camara, ship repairs, and possible engagements as observers debate readiness and the fate of vessels like the Pelayo and Victoria amid reports from German sources and Carranza critique.
Miss Frances Kearney Moon daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Moon married Charles Samuel Mathes of Sabetha at the Moon home on Monroe Street at noon The bride wore white brocade and a short train The ceremony was performed by Rev J Ty Untermine with Martha White singing If Thou Couldst Known A large reception followed with guests from Topeka and Sabetha including Mrs A G Hogery Miss Lucy Kingman and members of local clubs The couple will reside in Sabetha after a July 1 home gathering observances continue with extended family visiting Topeka society notes and a pleasant card party at Mr Redd’s on Fillmore Street.
Newport News June rumors speak of a Yale scout ship strengthened for a heavy cruiser role with eleven six inch guns. A second flying squadron may depart the Antilles in a week for Spain to shadow the reserve fleet and strike its ships. Named ships include Yale Harvard St. Paul St. Louis Dixie Cincinnati Newark and San Francisco with Harvard and St Louis possibly docked for armor and armament.
In San Francisco on June 8 preparatory to their Manila deployment the Colorado and Pennsylvania regiments receive ammunition for target practice. Troops in camp will shoot at the Rosiee ranges beginning tomorrow. Utah cavalry replace sabres with heavy trenchment knives about a foot long with blades as wide as a mason’s trowel, effective at close quarters. Contributions to the Red Cross Society of California total $40.
Cantata Queen Esther given at Lukens Opera House drew a good audience with soloists Dora Brown and Mrs Charles Curtis. Local clubs and church groups met with officers elected for the year. The Stanfield Swartz wedding occurred at Mrs Colburn’s home with Rev J Madison officiating, after which the couple departed for Kansas City and Coffeyville.
Capt W M Petersons company convenes at Weber’s tonight for ar i. The Third Christian Church Endeavor Society names officers with Victoria Scott as president and George Bro kaw as VP. Santa Fe lands a troop transportation contract the only bidder. Capt Patterson will lead the Topeka Bay Bugle corps, 24 strong, to Lake View for a two week camp. The Topeka Mineral Wells at 516 Harrison has been bought by Haggart. the bath house is rebuilt and opens tomorrow under Ma Niel A Hageart. Give Jones your ice trade. new ice plant phone 492.
Santa Fe will abandon the Denver Pueblo 16 mile line and shift trains to Union Pacific Denver Gulf tracks. A. D. Parker of UPG&GG arrives in Topeka to arrange post consolidation accounts. The plan seeks rental payments and shared management while eliminating redundant parallel lines for efficiency and cost savings.
The Reid family thanks friends for sympathy and aid after the loss of their son Earl. The message expresses heartfelt gratitude for kind expressions and generous assistance during their affliction.
A garbled OCR listing mixes sales, trades, and help wanted items. Entries mention garden tools, a cart, farm acreage, a horse care job, a sedan cart, and a boy for store or delivery work, with scattered addresses and misread phrases.
Proposal notices call for sealed bids to furnish and wash for a state office project with bid opening on date and terms set by the secretary of state. The fragment mentions names and dates in a garbled form, indicating a formal procurement and meeting schedule, but the readable portions show a formal bid process and initial year terms.
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