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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1898
Page
5
Incidents and gossip from Camp Richmond outline lingering hopes of relocation, with residents and officials weighing options, delays, and expectations as plans unfold. Pending decisions involve personnel shifts, site readiness, and funding timelines affecting the camp’s future.
San Francisco dated June weekend narratives describe Kansas volunteers at Camp Richmond enjoying beach strolls and surf diggings amid heat. The piece notes marriages, surgical equipment gifts received, a staged mock battle ending with a captain briefly detained by a lieutenant, and evolving troop movements including recruits to Kansas and potential front deployment.
A letter from Jack Mercer of the Twenty second regiment at Malls Church Virginia describes army life. He notes instrument funding debates in Congress for the regimental band, uniforms issued, meat scarcity, curio visits in Washington, and experiences from excursions and drills. He mentions travel to Washington and Gettysburg, meeting Hobart, and observing military relics and forts near the capital. An pegged note describes a fast accommodation train from Topeka.
The Ottawa Chautauqua assembly opens next Monday while city improvements proceed. Monroe street will be brick paved between Fifth and Sixth, a new drinking fountain appears at Sixth and Kansas, and fire plugs are being painted. Local notes mention tax shifts, school board meeting, and various civic activities across Ottawa.
Brigadier General J K Hudson was feted in representative hall with an eleven-gun salute. The event featured Watsons orchestra, flowers, a large flag and a rose-decorated president McKinsey portrait. Ex Senator Martin presided, ware, Eastman and others spoke on patriotism and service while attendees admired the regimental uniform display and musical numbers.
The text lists numerous individuals as members of the decorations committee led by Geo. W. Weed and J. F. Buck with Miss Sprague Mrs. Gaviord and others, and names Major A B P Shreve as chief marshal with aides H. Coulter H. N. Boyd D. Ir. Wyatt H. BE Wentworth and G. Crail assisting.
In Topeka supporters decorated the Columbian building for Harry E. Richter reels and bunting filled his office while awaiting his arrival for the lieutenant governor nomination. He entered late from the Missouri Pacific causing bemused reactions from attendees and a surprised stenographer.
New York June 11 The Tribune reports Gustav H Schwab agent for North German Lloyd says advices confirm that steamship lines in the North Atlantic conference in London will maintain passenger rates of the last two years. The French line reportedly withdrawn to operate independently. Proposed new rates set at 110 to first class on twin screw ships with proportional reductions on single screw vessels and cattle carriers to receive a special cabin rate.
A large audience gathered at Garfield park last night to view cine matograph pictures of the Passion play. Lights steadier and images clearer than opening night, but visibility remained an issue for many as seating was filled early. Tonight may be the final showing, Marshall's band to perform beforehand.
Washington June 11 Preliminary returns show spring wheat acreage at 16.8 million plus winter wheat 26.2 million for a total 43 million, up about 3.5 million from last year. Winter wheat condition averages 90.8, spring wheat near perfect at 100, with regional gains in North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Oregon Washington and others. Oats barley rye acreage declines and conditions remain strong in several states, with rye down 25 percent and barley down 43 percent from last year.
A noon blaze at Robert Lanyon's Somer spelter plant in Zola yesterday destroyed half the facility. The main building 360 feet long with a 260 foot wing housed crushers engines and machinery. Loss estimated at 59000 with no insurance and 250 workers displaced as rebuild orders go out.
The North paist Association telegram to McKinley urges Thanksgiving and prayer for continued divine guidance after army and navy victories. Mod: J. Cairns, moderator. Also notes P Ketcham of Pike City Cal on relief from his brother’s sudden illness. Includes ad line about Rogers’ triple plate knives for sale and a Riverwars discount.
The note says 90 subscribers fund for baseball with Clarence Smith authorized. Manager Frank Fears plans to assemble a team, with opening games likely next week. Armour of Kansas City schedules two games with Topekai management for July 4. Each subscriber buys three tickets at 40 cents for opening game, later 25 cents. If funds fall short, subscriptions may be halted unless patrons wish to continue. A first class team is expected at lower cost.
Adjutant W A DeFord leads recruiting to raise the Twentieth Regiment to the new standard with immediate sends to San Francisco and then the Philippines. Stations tour June 11 Topeka Kansas City Port Scott Abuene and other towns to gather men with local officers and sergeants guiding efforts.
A bar near Kansas Avenue was broken up by sheriff's officers under court order after a raid linked to Frank Stein and Francis Brown. The establishment’s fixtures and large mirror were to be destroyed. The report notes potential further action if brewing companies sue.
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