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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
4
A jumble of early 20th century commentary covers British investors bidding up new bonds, US politics and Oregon congressmen, Cuba and Spain, finance figures like J Pierpont Morgan, wheat market profiteering, Japan’s tariff views, military gear chatter, and social observations about work, marriage, and class. The piece links markets, foreign policy, and domestic life in a stream of quotes and opinions.
United States marines under Lieutenant Colonel Huntington attack a Spanish camp about five miles from the American position aided by cooperating Cubans. The engagement leaves at least four Spaniards dead and two Cubans killed with four wounded. one American Marine lightly wounded. The camp and its sole well are destroyed, the Spaniards beaten, and the Americans return to camp exhausted after a long march under tropical sun.
Dispatches report the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius amid a late action near Vesu Beach west of El Morro. Lieutenant Pillsbury and Palmer of the New York embark to explain the operation as the vessel nears the fortifications during eruption-like activity.
Lieutenant Pillsbury lit fuses and Quimby opened vents as a tropical night echoed with explosions. Two hundred pounds of guncotton detonated near the battery while torpedo boats watched below. The Vesuvius discharged three charges, shaking the shore and drawing sharp attention to this experimental warship’s performance.
Washington reports adjutant general offices show regiments in the field sent recruiting parties to bases to secure between a thousand and more men for the second call. War department not publicly releasing apportionment to states as recruitment begins, with preference to place new units under the second call while existing units provide drafts.
Ex commoners Gerry of the New York Yacht Club is the only American with the crown prince of Belgium. The party aboard the Steen Saeht Flsosca saluted by the Belgian prince and guests included Mr and Mrs Prince. The royal visit involved yacht events and a golf outing as the prince joined social function honors.
U S gunboat Wheeling joined by a geological party of 32 under Captain Pratt to locate a channel through the Yukon bar for ocean vessels to reach the river. Assistant G I Putnam will ride the Charles Nelson with three launchies to continue survey work in a few days. The goal is a navigable outlet for deeper draught ships and easier access to the river.
About 2300 people heard William Jennings Bryan at the Chautauqua assembly in Winfield. He took half of the day’s receipts totaling 10 dollars. He touched briefly on the war, focusing largely on the money question.
In Garnett near the New Albany Baptist church Wesley Gaines 19 was killed by a fist blow from Jake Eby 17 following a dispute over words. Gaines died within moments with no visible injury after a post mortem by Doctors Flack and Cormack of Fredernia. Eby and George Richards fled, returned Monday, and Eby was arrested then released on $200 bail.
In Garnett, June 1 a week after an elderly colored man Joah Lonkin living with his son Jett Loman was found dead in a wheat field southeast of town. Authorities report a fractured skull and a throat cut. Witnesses allege a dispute with one of the girls, followed by blows with a brick and fatal strikes. Lonkin claimed to be 114 years old and valued as non-threatening.
In Leavenworth on June 1 two uncles from St. Louis who had lived there for forty years arrived unexpectedly and learned of nephews they had not known existed. A Leavenworth woman married a St. Louis man, met an Arhind at a party who spoke of Leavenworth kin, triggering inquiries. The three brothers split years ago, two to St. Louis and one to Leavenworth. No prior correspondence. fortunes shifted until a chance event revealed each brother and sparked reunions.
Newton on June 16 the fire department plans a novelty race with a boys team against five horses. The boys pull a base cart 100 yards and lay 100 feet of hose while the horses run 100 yards and lay 100 feet of hose. Captains and ten boys including Will Evans and John Gets form the team, facing confident firemen.
Salina June 16 J F Merrillies traded with SV W Gibbs president of the Marsden company Philadelphia about building a plant in Salina to make paper from corn stalks Gibbs sent six samples showing good results and intends to stay in touch with Salinas business men to possibly present a fair proposition at the fair Merrill will keep Gibbs in mind and follow up to keep the deal warm
Oswego June 16 A T Shrout a well known implement dealer narrowly escaped fatal injuries while unloading a binder at the Frisco depot Monday morning. While helping Mr Page handle the machine the team started to run and Shrout was crushed between the wheel and wagon box, bruising his right arm onlookers state.
The McPherson chorus, winner of the frat prize at the Hutchinson Jubilee, received praise from judge Prof Root for brilliance and accurate intonation. The group led by Mr Krants faced only Wichita and Lyons as competitors, tied for second, while the chorus felt slighted by rivals claiming undue credit despite fair judging.
In Newton in June, J. G. Stevens’s house was struck by lightning. Four children on the porch were stunned. one boy was stripped of clothes and badly burned, feared paralyzed. The other three were thrown off the porch but not seriously hurt, and Mrs. Stevens was stunned and unable to assist. The house suffered minor damage.
Lawrence June 14 George A Fowler has increased his donation to 321000 for the new Fowler machine shop building at Kansas University. The larger gift prompts changes in plans for a better building and it is expected the contract will be let this week or next. Construction aims for completion so students can install the new machinery next fall.
In Atchison last night the lightweight bout between Jack Sebastian of Streator Illinois and Tommy Drew of Kansas City went twelve rounds as delegates to the state Democratic convention watched. Drew edged the decision after an eighth round foul paused action. Wheat harvest delayed by continuous rains imperiling fields across Anthony. Dragoon Creek runs high near Bradford with damage not yet reported.
Prof James Taft Hatfield of Northweath University will resign to join the Navy. He left Evanston for Newport News after passing a seaman exam and will depart with the Titwels naval reserves detachment. He cites a long planned service motive and limited public details about his assignment.
Louisville notes June 1 as the Colonels struggle against Hreltenstein and Patchar Witsor. Scoring summaries show Cleveland over Pittsburgh, Brooklyn defeating New York, Chicago beating St. Louis, and Boston overpowering Philadelphia. Attendance figures and batter details appear for several cities, including Baltimore and Washington.
Illinois Governor Tanner narrowly escaped drowning during a Boise Idaho tour to inspect mining prospects. The party crossed Payette River where a guide’s horse and then the guide fell in. The governor struggled, reached shore, and the rest of the party faced danger but were saved. Tanner and companions continued to Chicago after recovering the guide’s gear.
Wabash Indiana reports William Hatley Chester township youth sent to Letterlift asylum last week. A mysterious letter writer caused Hatley to become deranged after receiving vile communications signed by Harney. The man’s mind deteriorated and officials say his condition is hopeless.
A party of twenty-two from Haverhill Mass sails for Alaska aboard the AIK and Navarre bound for Skaswar Dyvm and Batts. The Crimmin, towed by the Del Nees, is expected to leave the Sound for St Michael while machinery and supplies from Western Machine accompany the voyage. Navarre reports receiving a heavy water tank for her use.
Missouri Pacific announces round trip fares from Kansas points to Denver for the AMA annual meeting from June 1 to June 12. Tickets go on sale June 1 and 6 with return by July 6. Tickets include side trips Denver to Colorado points. Agents Townsend GP io A St Louis and Nipps Topeka Kan. Also advertises Kent single or double with horses by the hour at Gay’s Livery, Seventh and Buren.
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