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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
8
The store announces deep discounts on Moquette and Ingrain Carpets with rooms featuring Parrots and Art Squares. Also promotion on Brass Rods, Iron-Clad and Leather-Brand Hose, telescopes and traveling gear, plus hot weather clothing and sale prices on men’s coats and vests, silk waists, and misses shirts. Discounts claim to cut nearly in half regular retail.
R B Turner already facing five years for forgery in Kansas penitent iary is wed on the jail's top floor to Lillian Bailey known as Hooker by Justice Withrow. The ceremony occurred during a trial for a second forgery count. within hours the jury found him guilty and imposed another five years. Turner pursued the trial’s rapid pace and spoke of a wedding trip to the judge. The license was secured with lawyer Harry Strohm witnessing.
Chickamauga Park, Tenn. June 10. Rumors swirl that large portions of the volunteer army may be transferred to Tampa or nearby zones. Biehth Ninth Pweirh and Fourteenth New York First Pennsylvania Eighth Massachusetts Fourth and Sixteenth Pennsylvania First Ohio cavalry and Grisebey’s Tough Hitlers ready to move though not yet at full strength.
A descriptive dispatch from Kingston reports Spanish ships including the Cristobel Colon and Oquendo in the harbor near Santiago de Cuba. Insurgents revealed a map of the fleet to Commodore Schley, aiding the blockade efforts as Sampson’s squadron joins to starve the city. Armed forces and torpedo boats are present, while insurgent lines indicate limited local communication and strained supply lines.
Purchasing agents in St Louis mobilize mules and horses for John Jacob Astor's mountain battery en route to Manila. Rambold, commanding battery A, recruits 52 men, with Captain Sweet recruiting 20 colored men for several Vera regiments. Captain Jetson completes duties and proceeds to Mobile. Deputy Quartermaster Smith acquires horses and mules for the government banded unit awaiting western transport.
Dallas dispatch says four train robbers attempted to hold up an express on the Lampasas division last night. A fight with the crew left one bandit shot and Fireman Johnson killed. Santa Fe officials say robbers got no money.
London reports congratulate the Anglo-Chinese convention granting Great Britain a 200 square mile扩ansion around Hong Kong including Kan-Lung and Lantsp. The government warns that sending troops into the Yangtze valley without China’s consent would be an act of war, pledging steps to protect British interests and deter Russian interference.
Denver reporters describe Dr. J. B. Murphy of Chicago presenting a nitrogen injection method claimed to heal lung tuberculosis. The process uses pure nitrogen to compress the lung, then withdraws gas to reexpand the tissue. The session also notes a dispute with New York State Medical Association over ethics codes and sets Columbus as next meeting host. Dr. Matthews of Soulsride elected president.
Stella Riddle of Peach Orchard attempted suicide with a revolver near Potcock. Her estranged husband Charley serves elsewhere, and her lover Marve Holman is jailed. Earlier clash at First and Main involved gunfire and a horse death. She spoke of leaving this world but is expected to recover.
Junction City June 10 Sheriff Ferrell brought Burt Ford aged about 22 to jail on a charge of turfing a $30 check. Ford forged a draft for the amount, mailed by a traveling man’s wife, then retrieved the money in Junction City and was later sent back to Clay Center for trial.
In Manchester Kentucky the Baker Howard feud erupts with heavy arms and alleged explosive bullets. Reinforcements from Pineville arrive as factions clash in pitched battles. Eleven men have died and six wounded in ongoing feuds involving the Bakers Howards Gerrards and Philpots. John G White from Winchester joins the war bringing guns as the conflict escalates.
A June 10 report from the customs collector in New York records diamond imports for January to April 30, 1905 totaling 2 085 495 28, up from 3 241 975 for the same period in 1897, blamed largely on reduced duties that curb smuggling. The notice also advertises No To Tobacco and Watson’s care for horses and buggies.
In Emporia on June 10 the tennis tournament among Kansas State Normal School Presbyterian College and the city concluded. O V Vernon won first place and the gold medal, defeating Good 6 8 6 4 and Potter 6 1 6 4 6 1. Tee Plant advertises Jones orders and Pearless Steam Laundry promotes fade resistant Ladies Shirt Waists.
Fort Scott on June 10 adopted ironclad rules for the police department. Patrolmen must remain standing on duty and may not smoke cigars or drink. Reporters were told they are ignorant of what the new rules require, while officials hinted at broader discipline.
Chicago crowds hissed John R. Tanner nightly at the Masonic Temple roof theater while a moving picture showing the governor drew a storm of disapproval. Shouts criticizing his acts echoed, with some remarks targeting his stance toward the Irish in the state.
In St Joseph Mo June 10 police report a vast underground complex beneath a corner house at Sixteenth and Sylvanic Streets used as a rooming house for suspected crime figures. Edward Rose is linked to the property and a case charging him with maintaining a house for disreputable purposes was continued due to counsel absence and will be heard next Monday.
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