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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
5
The 79 year old Mr Giles died after a paralytic stroke, ending a long decline. He lived in Littleton, New Hampshire, and his life and work in Kansas were sketched in his obituary, noting a final peaceful passing after a prolonged illness.
An 19th century settler named Giles arrived from Ard wettled Mascartrsette and helped establish Topeka. He served as first watermaster, county recorder, and clerk, forming TW. Gilles & Co. for banking. He and his wife left few descendants, and his later years saw a ceremonial warden role before death.
June 2 report from Tleveteyit details Mrs. Day, wife of the secretary, recovering after a dangerous operation at Cleveland hospital. She entered surgery earlier and is now expected to fully regain health. The article notes her husband’s ongoing concern and a separate land dispute scoop in the same issue.
St Joseph's German Catholic Church in Topeka announces a new brick church at Third and Van Buren with two front spires, costing $40,000. Groundbreaking this Saturday, completion by December 16, the present church to become a German Catholic school. Father Francis Henry leads the project and retains a residence at the current property.
The auxiliary cruiser St Paul, formerly the Hera in the same name, sailed under sealed orders after docking in New York. Officials hint the ship may head to Spain or the Canary Islands to menace coastal cities, coal and provisions secured in the Atlantic voyage.
A. J. Stone of North Topeka faced district court on a charge of maintaining a nuisance by a beer joint at 11 North Kansas avenue. Officers seized two beer kegs and several bottles of beer and whisky as evidence. jury deliberations followed after a May 4 arraignment led by the temperance committee.
The E G Stith Music Company of Kansas City took charge of the stock of C P Adams from C P Adams Stock. The action is described by The Temesentative of the Suit Company as satisfactory and indicating the business will continue as before.
The Wilberton Coal and Mining Company of Parsons and Wetts Territory is chartered with capital stock, directors named including Willan Busby of Parsons and James Eliott of Krets, T. M. J of Parsons and We Thaley of Mullesten.
A pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Gaw as their niece Miss Annabel King married Mr Edgar Carrol Clark with Rev Harlan performing the ceremony. Over a hundred guests attended. The couple plan a two week Colorado outing before settling. Mr Clark works at the Santa Fe offices. Also notes on a Pleasant Picnic hosted by Mrs E H Anderson and the Woman's Club meeting with new members, speeches, and readings. Various social notes from Topeka society conclude with the death of Benjamin Tyler Henry inventor of the Winchester rifle in Haven Connecticut.
The Japanese consul at Shashi reports rioters set fire to the consulate and attacked foreign residences along the Yangtze river. Britain and France demand indemnities while China pledges no ceded territory in Fukien. Russia seeks broader gains in the Liaotung region as tensions rise between China and Japan.
Interior Secretary Gutiss Bis writes to Senator Allison and Representative Cannon seeking funds to protect parks from defacement. He warns that key sites including Sequoyah and General Grant parks face serious damage without appropriation.
A Chicago conference of leading western commercial associations met at the Grand Palace Hotel to press anti scalping measures and strengthen ties with railroad firms. John A Ler of St Louis was elected chairman. A B Compton of Chicago led the committee on terms. W Trinkett of Kansas City and Hon Wilkins of Milwaukee were among speakers. An executive committee of five was to be formed and closer cooperation with railroad interests was urged.
Nominations prompt varied opinions from Governor Leedy to officials like Breidenthal Bush and Semple. They discuss Peffer’s potential, Stanley’s ticket merit, and the Populists’ likely turnout while noting the political inclination toward or away from certain candidates.
The British cruiser Talbot sailed from Havana with reporters Phil Robinson H J Whigham and others expelled as spies including Mary Wilberforce of the British Red Cross. Insurgent actions near Guira and an attack on a Canas train left two passengers and two volunteers dead and several wounded.
San Francisco June 9 reports steamers Senator City of Puabelo and Queen impressed into government service as transports. City of Topeka may substitute for Queen now in Alaskan waters. City of Puebla and Para prep for Manila. Total capacity listed at 12 700 troops for next two expeditions with 2 660 already in the first. Government plans to send 20 000 men to the Philippines with at least five more needed.
Great excitement grips Bluestone county as fish in the Bluestone river die after a mysterious poisoning. Three men Lewis Perry Cylon Bly and another unnamed man are dead and merchant I E Angel lies in danger from drinking the water. Reports say cattle and people have died from the water, fish are washing ashore, and a mineral poison or sediment on rocks is suspected.
The United Norwegian Lutheran church of America opened its annual conference in St Paul Minnesota. The president reported a 12 percent increase in membership, nearly three times that of any other Lutheran body worldwide, and outlined efforts toward closer unity among Norwegian Lutherans in America.
An unusually large number of firms submitted bids for supplying 95 spring training carriages for 121 and breech loading mortars. Approximately thirty to forty bids were received as competitors vie for government business.
The Congregationalists Union of Ontario and Quebec, in session in Toronto, passed resolutions expressing sympathy with the United States in its war with Spain and endorsed the project of an Anglo American alliance.
Foronte June 9 Alexander and Anderson, the Dominion’s largest cloak and costume manufacturers, have called a meeting of their creditors. No statement has been issued yet but liabilities will be heavy.
An antique advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the sole remedy for a “dreadful malady” with symptoms of body pain and liver trouble. It asserts immediate relief, liver and kidney toning, and a guaranteed refund, offered at a local drugstore for a set price.
A dense list of grocery items with crate prices and pack sizes. Items include California granulated sugar 181¢, Lion and Levering coffees, various soaps and canned goods, oats, canned tomatoes, rice, lard, hams, bacon, smoked goods, fruits and dried fruits, evaporated berries, syrups, lamp chimneys, beans, oysters, salmon, potted meats, corn beef, and assorted household goods. Includes prices per unit and per package and notes special items like fresh eggs and tea varieties.
A local ad promotes souvenir battleship spoons with every purchase of three dollars or more. It highlights Mason fruit jars as a price point and urges customers to cut costs by buying flour from the seller, noting exceptions for flour and sugar.
Major General Otis halts horse shipments to Mania. General Miller orders recruits to train four hours daily and old soldiers three. Utah cavalry equipped. North Dakota ordnance officer Geary replaced by Conklin. Captain Lengfitt promoted to major. engineer corps change. Adjutant DeFord returns to Kansas. Colonel Little grants liberty when off duty. Food shortages hit I and K companies. Private Miles aids pneumonia. Sergeant to have appendicitis operation and discharge.
Fragmented OCR mentions flesh worms of blackhowts and Doematelagent Wi fury. References to NY, Pat Boat, Constitution Ere, minders Bend, Yeatte Hook, Woodburys Facial Soay. Sparse readable items likely advertise remedies or cosmetic preparations with unclear context.
Five men were rescued from a drifting United States water tender near Hatteras. They were landed in Baltimore today aboard the steamer William Lawrence after the tender broke loose in a gale while en route from Norfolk to Key West. They had food and faced no hardship and returned to Norfolk.
Sunday at 3 pm the Knights of Pythias will hold annual tremoring services at the K of P ball with Past Grand Chancellor We 4 8 Bird presiding. Local weather notes record rainfall totaling .81 inches in 24 hours ending last night with a low of 6 degrees and forecasts of showers and possible thunderstorms Friday. In Smoky Row a shooting case left James Thomas fined $50 after a dispute with Tom Rucker. fellow arrestee Dude Goggins faces charges of disturbing the peace and carrying a concealed weapon. A marriage license was issued for John A Banks and Anita L Bartlett. Patrolman Campbell remains seriously ill at home, with jaundice and other ailments, as a brother-in-law of ex-Governor Lewelling.
North Topeka society pages note Edith Dickenson of Meridie visits friends. Mrs Jenkins leaves for Crutt Lake Cal to watch a game. Miss Nicholsen of Ja Hole attends convention. Lisrin Nichiolien visiting in Kansas. Walter Nicholsen’s sister returns from week illness. Miss Myst Rater and Mr Pelt Ge fon wed at 8 Gebeck Arrigiin. Meetings include Presbyterian ladies of the tone and National Steam and Mot Water Fitters meet in Milwaukee with President Smttiveermsi reporting.
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