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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
4
A jumble of wartime references and political agendas surfaces as editors discuss battles in the Philippines and Cuba, shipbuilding, and presidential race hints for 1900. Names like Dewey and Merimac appear amid debates on silver, education, and language policy, with local references to campaigns and public opinions.
Public Officials and Passes documents cite December 6 1897 testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission by Louisville and Nashville Railroad President HH Smith. Interrogations cover passes for officials and members of Congress and the judiciary. Smith hints at reliance on attorneys and suggests officials expect compensation in return for passes.
In a fierce editorial the Chicago paper condemns the mugwumps for opposing aggressive action to seize Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It asserts peace should come now to spare American lives and warns that avoiding full conquest would leave Spain unpunished and colonies unowned by the United States.
In the Atchison Globe satire, readers note men rush to marry wary of financial strain as brides with money or jobs become common. The column cites persistent brides and workers earning good wages, while women endure rapid marriages and big family burdens in eight years.
The conference agrees to coin silver bullion into standard silver dollars as fast as needed, at least one and a half million dollars monthly, from silver bullion purchased under the July 12 1299 act. They add provisions allowing disposal of unissued bonds at par with restrictions, and the Treasury may cover expenses for preparation and advertising. Telegraph from Victoria reports new U S British Columbia telegraph link via Port Townsend to Victoria, marking first such extension.
A letter from Camp Alger Virginia dated June 7 details Twenty second Kansas volunteers daily regime. Dignity and discipline prevail with precise wake, meals, drills, and retirements. Officers Col Lindsey and Lieut Col Graham praised for kindness and strict duties. Visitors include Congressman Ridgely and Mrs Rowt. Guard duty fears and medical issues noted.
A young woman flaunts a travel costume and sample case at Pat Sherman, touting shoe polish. She offers to black his shoes, tricks him into trying, crowd laughs, and Pat ends up washing off the boot blacking to avoid buying. The scene centers on a jokester and a wary depot master.
Rep Northway of Ohio argues newspapers overstate army rations mocking soldiers. He says troops feel mistreated, admit hardships, and may grow accustomed to meager meals while craving simple beans or steak. He notes illness among troops after a visit to Camp Alger and warns against alarming families. Summer tourist rates Colorado round trip $24 via Santa Fe route.
The piece portrays Mary Bickerdyke famed nurse in the Civil War era, noting her tireless front line aid and clashes with officers over supplies. It recounts her bold actions securing milk and clothing for wounded soldiers and her lasting hero status with Army units despite hardship and danger.
Clarence Messermerriam of T. E. Howman & Co will marry Florence M. Smith this evening in Waterbury Conn. Topeka friends sent telegrams with congratulatory messages including a peculiar one noting a postponed wedding and a departure by train. The capital city’s mayor Charles A Fellows extended warm greetings and awaited the couple’s return.
Special to Washington details a July 4 1895 rail excursion from Kansas to Chicago on the Santa Fe and Pennsylvania lines. The trip features a daylight run through Alleghany scenery and the Horseshoe Curve, Blue Juniata, and the Susquehanna, with a Gettysburg battlefield segment by a York to Gettysburg special. Apply to W C Garvey for rates and schedule, noting train passes at Kansas City and Chicago connections.
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