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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
4
A scrambled 19th century telegraph style recap touches the Cuban War Hawaiian annexation and U S politics. Mentions Speaker Reed, Senate battles, lobbyists in New York and Washington, and figures like Koch and Quey in a jumbled mosaic of historical and international news.
The Populist state convention in this city, largely new to politics, drafted a state ticket with odd planks and allowed Democrats and Silver Republicans to play minor roles. Their striking demand for immediate suspension of the metropolitan police board rebukes current party leaders and others tied to state politics in recent years.
The piece criticizes Populist and Republican leaders for failing to enforce prohibitory law in major cities. It depicts metropolitan police as manipulated for political gain, praises a convention for suspending a key official, and calls for principled state leadership with balanced party representation. The author praises firmness against corrupt tactics and urges straight, accountable governance.
A fragment discusses Caroline Islands and Mariana Islands, noting colonial claims by Spain and the Philippines. It describes western, central, and eastern subdivisions with crops, livestock, and populations, and suggests both regions could be revenue sources if under U.S. control.
A garbled 19th century item mentions June events with Rochester England figures Dean Hole and Lord Rothschild, a Chinese fashion note, and a London financier in peril. It references bears hunting by Dr George Chismore, Mrs McKinley and Brooke Hall seminary, plus financial figures and a senate inquiry into money functions.
A fragmented Achlaon tribe note contrasts with Ex-Rays items from Norton Champion and nearby towns. Mentions of Atchison, Omaha expedition, a painting of a woman for a contest, and local commentary touch on social topics, war front sentiment, and politics with brief, scattered observations.
A Catholic church in Denver was sold for $1.4 million to Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company by United States Commissioner Master in Chancery C Hinsdale after a foreclosure. Franciscan order may obtain the church title if the former owners do not redeem within a three month period.
In Burk Taylor's pasture near Albany, about 100 head of cattle are believed diseased. Some think Texas fever, others mad cow disease, and several Wilson county farmers, including John Smith of Ceyville, report cattle dying after turnout. The pasture is quarantined while the board of commissioners investigates the illness.
A Washington report states a $2,000 donation to the Cuban Junta, given by an anonymous wealthy American sympathizer. General Palma and Cuban representatives say the funds will cover general wartime expenses, funded by voluntary contributions and directed to aid the Junta’s needs.
In New York at the Polytechnic Hospital Dr George Simmons a surgeon at Thirty fourth Street and Third Avenue nearly severed his left wrist during an amputation of a cable car injury victim s leg A misstep with a knife caused a deep wound bleeding led to fainting and blood poisoning necessitating amputation of the surgeon s own arm while assistants and students watched
Charles R Pope former U S consul at Pern Canada told New York Mayor Varck the Toronto Highlanders regiments planned to visit for the Fourth of July celebration. Major Uricks said the Board would help, but the mayor offered no funds to entertain them. The Highlanders planned to come at their own expense and respond to a local invitation.
Horton mourns Jesse Payton who died of pneumonia at 34 after a two week illness. His death recalls the Horton south farm tragedy when Nutt shot Mrs Payton, Colman intervened, and Payton’s family lost their home. Colman later enlisted in Cuba and survived. A pardon petition circulates.
Onawa June 17 The natural gas project at Ottawa shows a tested gas pressure of 190 psi with a rising rate of about one psi per minute. The company plans to reach about 200 psi, yielding roughly one million cubic feet per day. The current well is secured and moved, with a second well to be drilled to confirm prospects. Steam will be produced from casing from the present well during the next drilling phase.
Tolé June 17. F. Wauger, living on Walnut street, found a bright, possibly one of the smallest coins, a quarter California dollar with no place mark. He notes the piece is very odd and rare, perhaps valuable, and may be a prize find.
Ottawa June 17 The State Millers association held its annual meeting at Porest park with many millers from across the state in attendance. J D Bowersock of Lawrence presented What Will Be the Effect of Continued War on the Prices of Flour and Wheat A secretary read C B Hoffman of Enterprise paper. Bliss Glazer of Newton gave a reading. Talks on Flour Expectations and Insurance followed. B Warkinton of Newton was reelected president and C V Topping of Enterprise secretary with others remaining in office.
At a June Chanute board of trade meeting the president was directed to confer with the gas committee to initiate an immediate subscription for developing gas. Funds will be managed by the board of trade. Past interference by milters delayed progress, but the community will unite to push gas development.
Hiawatha resident Geo. T. Pricer installs a telephone, enabling two mile outreach to town friends, a move praised by prosperous farmers. Crawford County officer joins the recruits, noting growing rural adoption in Pitsburg.
Dr W T Boaz leaves Crawford county without a coroner as he joins Captain Clark of the Twentieth Kansas regiment and sails to San Francisco. Henry Bitsing, a blacksmith, is injured when a mule kicks him, delaying work. Heavy rainfall near Wanamaker causes flooding, crop damage, washed bridges, and weed-choked replanting across farms.
Washington June 17 The cruiser Philadelphia now fitting at Mare Island Calif will become flagship of the Pacific station and be sent to Honolulu to enforce administration policy toward the Hawaiian Islands. It will be commissioned June 1 and likely sail to the Hawaiian islands, while the Bennington Mohican and others prepare to join Admiral Dewey in Manila. Secretary Long to designate a Pacific commander in chief to succeed Admiral Miller, with Capt Crowninshield not to command the Philadelphia. Possible assignments include Captains Perry or Kempton for the Philadelphia command.
Omaha June 1 The credentials committee report faced resistance from Fusionists who pressed to seat Pash Warder Wort of Nebraska as MW proxy. Colonel Burkitt of Mississippi led a roll call vote, the fusion group defeated 61 to Gl. Burkitt urged Butler’s resignation as national chair, warning of a split with Republicans. The credentials report was adopted by the chair, then ordered to be called again with no change in result.
In Montreal on June 1 an American government task force plans to trial two and possibly more turbine boats from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. Captains Oneflette and Hatten, noted river pilots, will pilot the craft through St Lawrence rapids over 30 feet long, challenging canals.
The international conference between the United States and Canada will meet in Quebec on July 1. Canadian delegates include Sir Wilfred Laurier Sir Richard Cartwright and Sir Louis Davis with Hon Francia Langester likely acting as legal agent for the dominion.
Constantinople June 17 The sultan has approved the appointment of Oscar S. Strauss of New York as United States minister to Turkey succeeding Dr. James B Angell who has resigned.
The Maxim brothers makers of weapons of war are at odds over names and inventions. Hudson Maxim asserts control over branding and patent rights while William Maxim denies involvement and seeks fair use. The dispute is linked to explosive powders and torpedo development amid public interest in their wartime tech.
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