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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1898
Page
1
New York dispatch from Hong Kong reports intense fighting for Manila between Spanish forces and Aguinaldo’s rebels. Admiral Dewey pledges to avert a massacre if insurgents win, while the Spanish governor withdraws the price on General Aguinaldo’s head to avoid further cruelty.
Semi official notice lists Brigadier General Otis as aide to the Fourth brigade and Captain Murphy, son of United States Senator Murphy, as brigade Rubs Revenanter. Captain A Yo Kunbali and Amos 8. Kimball are named in roles amid New York City operations. Tiber Aden Goodall company provides two steamers and plans to mobilize 2,000 soldiers for viewership of the event.
The state text book law was upheld in a decision handed down by the court today. Topeka school board directed to adopt the books selected by the state text book board, excluding publishers like American Book Company which were not authorized. The ruling confirms that local boards must accept the state selected series for use in schools despite protests and prior contract disputes.
A June 7 1898 letter from Isaac Zeigler Ellis County Kansas requests 700 harvest laborers for Western Kilnwas area. It warns of a looming record wheat harvest and offers top wages with employment through harvest and preparation for sowing. Names Charles Kielhans and Topeka recruiters appear in the recruitment note.
The Kansas regiment receives a banner from the Ladies Bellet corps of Topeka. The unit is to be outfitted in new uniforms as the command proceeds to be fully equipped with a new gear set while the Washington Volunteers are also preparing for an upcoming march.
Berlin reports a confidential exchange among powers on mediation between Spain and the United States. Madrid notes Spain would decline peace proposals and continue the Cuba war. generals expect two years more of conflict unless peace returns to prewar status. Yellow fever ravages Santiago de Cuba as Rear Admiral Rampson’s squadron suffers in the wrecked province.
The recruitment drive for the Twentieth Regiment Kansas Volunteers begins in the Mason Block at 9 o'clock this morning under Sergeant Orville Taylor with Sergeants Kleinbans and Welsner and Corporal Northrop. Medical examiner Dr Hal Hazlett assesses draftees as thirty men were examined by noon with only two rejected. Adjutant W. A. DeFord has two days leave and will join the detail tomorrow in Fort Worth. Arrivals from Chickamauga include Lt. Charles McCrum and four NCOs to organize the Twenty-first Regiment, with recruiting stations planned for Garnett Great Merl and El Dorado once transport from Canada is arranged. The Twenty-second Regiment from Falls Church, Va. is expected here tomorrow. Sergeant Taylor hopes all Twenty Works men mobilize here and depart for San Francisco together, though Col. Ste Crum suggests sending squads as recruited. Names of those accepted for the Twenty Regiment include Edwin W. Sheard, Francis T. Nesvell, Joseph R. Rings, U.S. L Brown, James F. Coleman, Noble B. Hank McFudder, Fred Spark, Wills Laws, John Corkhil, James J. Corkhil, Rowin A. Myers, Edson P. Blair, Theodore Wattred, Norman A. Roupy, David O H Runyon, Walter Campbell, Charles Anderson, Elbert Cotton, John D. Betts, John A Buchanan, Charles H Harvey Chandler, Will Morris, Walter Swarts, Jerome Johnson and Lloyd Curretaon.
A new Santa Fe office has been created to handle the legal side of all claims for the railroad. J D M Hamilton, previously local attorney for the Santa Fe at Fort Mails on Ta, will assume the role on June 20 and work from the Santa Fe general offices. He will determine liability and advise on settlements and suits, coordinating with General Claim Agent C W Ryos for a uniform claims process.
Washington June 11 the navy department moves to court martial Engineer G White for neglect in building the Brooklyn dry dock. It also seeks to compel justice department actions against bond sureties Joan D Crimmins and Ralph C Packard for $62 502 bond. Contractors Thomas and Augustin Walsh. Thomas Walsh dead, survivor continues. Changes raised costs $460 000. defects cost government $160 000 to $170 000. bond insufficient to cover. White served with Engineer Menocal, who was suspended three years. action now targets others responsible for reimbursements.
Buenos Ayres June 11 The Paraguay government acting on US representations at Montevideo has notified the Spanish torpedo gunboat Temerario in Asuncion that she must leave port once repairs to her machinery are finished. The Spanish commander refused to depart.
The social democracy convention in Chicago voted 52 to 3 for the colonization scheme, opposing Eugene V. Debs on political action. A lengthy debate ran from evening until 2:30 am. Funeral arrangements for F. W. Giles set for Grace Cathedral Sunday at 3:30 pm with pallbearers named and Dean John Whitefield Bykes presiding. Interment in Topeka cemetery family vault as designated by Mr Giles.
San Francisco reports the third Manila squadron to be the Para Only Indiana Victoria Olympia Arizona and possibly City of Buenda. The steamship Pera is due next from Ching and may be used as transport along with City of Rio de Janeiro and Alameda when they arrive from the Pacific. The government has fixed valuations on Pacific mail steamers already taken: City of Peking 650000, City of Sydney 475000, Chins 900000, Colon 280000. losses from enemy action or nature fall to the company or government accordingly.
A rumor circulates that Santiago de Cuba has fallen, though reports blur and messages conflict as morning news flares from Cape Haytien. No decisive confirmation yet. observers urge caution as implications ripple through regional outlets.
Major W L Brown Captain Charles Stackhouse and Major Charles McCrum mobilize recruits for the Twenty first traiment stopping at Popeka between trains. Troops ride Chickamauga reports praise their condition as work begins Monday at Emportt California. June 11 notes 590 miners idle amid a Mountain Iron strike raising tensions between strikers and management.
The 19th century report details John Collins allegedly seeking murder to raise money for marriage. Chancellor Snow notes Collins was desperate in love with a Lawrence woman, with lawmen reporting strong evidence and testimonies from Frances Babcock and her mother. Detectives Kinne y and Harbaugh describe corroborated statements tying Collins to loans and plans, with two accused black men claiming involvement to shield Collins.
The Topeka scene centers on John H Collins whose alleged patricide draws mixed theories. Faculty, detectives, and family friends dispute Collins's guilt while detailing his alleged romance with Frances Hathcock and his fragile mental state. Investigations, alibis, and calls for proof fill the narrative as sheriff Cook, Det Harbaugh, and local figures weigh motives and truth.
Chicago June 1. Andrew Carnegie replies to Scottish Highlanders of Tilly requesting a regiment for Spain’s war. He declines, belittles the war, says Spain may fall apart, and questions the need for uniformed service funded by him. He suggests loyal Scots consider family and country over such plans.
Kingston Jamaica June 11 news reports that American marines will land at Guantanamo Bay and that the flag and stripe are seen afloat from the shores, signaling intensified action in the Caribbean zone.
New York June 1 The body of a man with his arms pinioned found in the East River near Crookien appears to match a missing person case reported earlier in June. Police identify the deceased as Famee B Abrits Jr of Poplar and Johnson streets, Crookien, age about 28, height tall, last seen June 1.
Fragmentary report from Topeka detailing a Seventh Sanval conversion event at the First Presbyterian and Westminster churches. Rev. P O Aylen, a choir directed by Prof Tracy, and a lecture by Muni Bajsh of Bombay India are noted amid multiple worship services and a prayer meeting schedule.
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