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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
6
A historical note describes a group or individual slipping through search lines and evading pursuit by American Marines, highlighting stealth and persistence across terrains and operations. The text emphasizes evasive maneuvers and the challenges faced by armed forces in tracking targets through foliage and cover.
Report describes Cuban auxiliaries familiar with Spanish tricks and highlights defects in Navy guns. Observations from Kingston Jamaica describe troop movements near Was Washington and Apache area actions. Cuban sharpshooters, mask wearing and brush infiltration noted. American sailors initially cautious but later acknowledge Cuban artillery and camouflage strengths.
The Kansas Democratic platform lauded the state administration for retrenchment and tax savings, praising stock yards legislation, the welder check law, and insurance oversight. It commended enforcement improvements and urged vigorous prosecution of war while noting the party’s stance against the Dingier bill and McKinsey. The convention also condemned Republican critiques and supported the administration’s actions.
The Democratic State convention reconvened at 9 this morning in Atchison. A conference committee was appointed to meet a High committee from the Purepuliet state convention in Topeka to arrange a division of the state ticket. The convention, after electing a new state central committee, adjourned till 2 o'clock.
Kansas Free Silver Republicans outline platform and call for election of a state central committee. The document cites support for free coinage of silver, opposition to entangling alliances, pensions for veterans, labor solidarity, and government controls. It critiques Cleveland era policies and praises Republican leadership in Kansas.
A Kansas political column lists conference committers for fusion and silver Republicans. Names include J. McNaughton Leavenworth M Wells Miami Charles Stevens Cherokee Levi Thimbechd Lyon X M Smith Washington E Uralhard Phillips Sankey Wheatta Honeminger Topeka Turner Linn Geo W Goes Co W FP Benson Butler Geo D Howling Republic BE Mittin Osborn Frank Pied Hen o county.
A county convention committee report urged seating the anti Leedy delegation amid a contest from Shawnee Senator Titus of Harper County. Minority and majority reports clashed over who should chair the state central committee. The majority was adopted by viva voce vote, with Taylor Riddles’ faction victorious. Committee on Permanent Organization named King as chair and Murphy as secretary. Fusion prospects discussed as delegates argued over a conference committee. A recess followed to nominate the fusion committee members.
During a Wednesday afternoon session the Marshal's band played the Star Spangled Banner to rousing reception but delegates could not recall the words. A motion urged singing along, but when the band paused the hall fell silent and attempts with other tunes also failed.
The Populist convention debated stockyards control with tension over adopting resolutions. Harrington pressed for a vote on the stockyards section, Stratton urged original reporting, and motions to adjourn were discussed as delegates questioned floor surrender and chair rulings late at night.
The report of the committee on resolutions shows a fierce debate over measures including state insurance and yard regulation. Support praises the Populist leadership, denounces corporate encroachments, supports initiative and referendum, public ownership of utilities, and improved public markets and services.
A long list of 19th century populist proposals seeks regulation of railways, independent labor department, and fair wage laws. It calls for state insurance, protection, and life services. a railway commission with reporting powers. widening textbook and labor law reforms. gold and silver coinage and legal tender notes. pensions for Civil War veterans. abolition of metropolitan police. and opposition to bonds and Wall Street speculation. It condemns Republicans for supporting foreign and domestic interventions and taxes on railroad profits and income. The text ends by urging soldiers to vote in upcoming elections.
Washington June 16 The president sent nominations to the Senate including Isaac L Patterson for customs in Willamette Oregon and multiple army and volunteer engineer appointments across infantry cavalry and surgeon roles with ranks from captain to major general. Names include W Crikey Ohio Ward Martin Pennsylvania Calvin H English Indiana George Bo Bunn Ohio George Penrose Utah and others.
Washington June 16 five minutes after the opening of the senate session the house message delivered the Hawaiian annexation resolution presented yesterday It was referred to the foreign relations committee and a plan to restore a railroad crossing in the Indian Territory was approved Senator Davis announced a committee meeting for tomorrow to dispose of the Hawaiian matter and push immediate consideration to avoid delaying the session or adjournment.
Las Palmas June 16. Considerable excitement in the port as the British cruiser Dido preps to depart, with unusual maneuvers in front of the bay including practicing landings on the south coast, as noted by Spaniards.
Washington reports three large battleships to be built under the latest naval appropriation. The ships resemble the Alabama type, with speed targets around 16 knots, four 8-inch turrets, ten 6-inch broadside guns, and strong armor. Debate over speed versus features continues among naval officials and the engineer in chief.
A Brussels dispatch to the Daily Chronicle confirms heightened Carlist activity. The Duchess of Seffering, her two brothers, several military men and former deputies arrived from Spain and recently held secret meetings in Brussels.
President will send to Congress today a recommendation to advance Lieutenant Richmond P. Hobson who sank the Confederate ironclad Merrimac in Santiago harbor. The action highlights Hobson’s naval exploits and the broader recognition by naval constructors.
At Thornton nine miles from Kansas City an eight twenty five a m collision occurred as a westbound Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul passenger train struck an east bound freight. Local Milwaukee officials report no one injured.
Laborers in Saline and nearby counties complain of scarce work and low wages as 700 harvest hands were sought by Bilis county. The writer claims wheat harvest will delay three weeks while farmers refuse extra feeding, urging wage cuts to a pittance. The letter cites Topeka concerns and a Salina newspaper report.
Washington June 11 The senate approved several minor measures including extending time for the St Louis Oklahoma and South Western railway through Indian Territory and for the Choctaw Rock Island and Pacific Railway in the same area. The chamber also authorized $1009 for urgent reservoir repairs at Lake Windbugeshish, Minnesota and granted funds to Alabama for the state agricultural and mechanical college for negroes and the state normal college at Florence Alabama.
Local advertisement touts Castor oil brand for throat and lung relief. Mentions vendors Geo Stansfield and Miller's Pharmacy and urges readers to use Castor T a A as a scientifically prepared remedy for coughs and colds.
Weather delays harvest and damages wheat and corn with soft ground and lodging noted in the southwest. Reports show cars received in Chicago and Minneapolis and a mixed pattern for futures with declines then rallies, while pork,lard and flax prices move in varying directions amid wet conditions and supply concerns.
Chicago livestock market shows mixed activity with hogs and cattle receipts varying. Hogs led with steady to weaker demand, while sheep and cattle receipts fluctuated. market openness reflected higher prices on some divisions and weaker trends on others amid active nearby trading.
Livestock receipts showed mixed demand with cattle and hogs unsettled, feeders active and futures or prices holding near recent highs. Wheat and corn markets edged higher on strong demand while oats slipped. overall market tone remained cautious amid larger supply and uncertain storm of government policy.
Fragmented auction and want ads show buyers seeking milk cows yachts and various goods. Mentions include traders in Kansas seas and a baker Mayer’s, with scattered contact cues and incomplete phrases. The garbled text hints at a classified page listing sales trades and wants without coherent details or dates.
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