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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary clippings depict Spain’s Marines in Cuba and Pacific theater talk, with debate over Hawaiian annexation, U.S. policy shifts, and political commentary. References to General Shafter, President, and various journals hint at speculative moves and public sentiment amid the Philippine and colonial tensions.
Chicago June 2 reconstruction work begins on Hooley's theater to reopen under Powers successor plans. Harry J. Mawes and Abe Preecits Hikes assisted in the deal while Mrs Hooley required large venue proceeds for use. Powers may retire after lease ends. successors discussed with limited details. Ticket offers include Portland trip promos with dates in 1898.
A promotional card notes that fatigue signals impoverished and impure blood and warns it can cause illness. It urges prompt remedy with Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it purifies and enriches the blood.
A San Francisco dispatch reports Kansas volunteers anxious to join the fourth Manila expedition, missing the third. Col Funston arrives to lead, with cryptic remarks on Cuba and Gomez. First detachments, transport via Santa Fe, and weather hardships mark unsettled camp life as discipline and drill continue amid prosecutions and guard tensions.
A ha' speech by O. Lo Mcintosh introduces recruits from Kansas including J. J. Deeming Sat Wilkerson Woolworth Melvinney 00 Turner Sehey 5. The arriving list names Thos Mon aght's son from Leavenworth among others. EW ELL
New York builder David H. King informs the Red Cross relief committee of offering his seaside residence at Jekyl Island South Carolina for hospital use within an hour of Per t- ending. He will cover all expenses and even sent a 1.00 check. A compromise at the executive meeting settled control and selection of supplies funded by the Red Cross. A supply committee including Cleveland H. Dodge and others was formed. Nursing maintenance offered to support about one hundred trained nurses at a monthly cost.
Mrs Albert Margrinus of Cleveland identified her husband in CAE after a ten year search. Majeritos deserted her after five years of marriage and moved to Appleton where he wed the rabbi Ephomon’s daughter. Detectives Broderick and Bergman arrested him on Wacker avenue. he was wanted for misling sixty dollars from Milwaukee fruit dealers Lewis and Sen.
Santa Fe route offers one fare travel within 200 miles to Kansas and Nebraska cities including Kansas City and Saint Joseph. Tickets sold July 2 and 4. verification available July 6. W. C. Garvey, agent Santa Fe route.
Mrs G. Conrad of Lisbon New Hampshire writes that after trying cold creams and various remedies for her six month old daughter's eczema, four boxes of Corcona ointment Currerka Soar and Curiccm cured the condition with no remaining burns or traces, praising the products and urging others to try Curiccm 2.
Kansas news notes Wichita weighing a new street car line while a runaway engine headlines the day. Notorious forger is arrested in Galena as Sumner County farms total nine million one hundred forty-one thousand two hundred fifty dollars. Representative Jerry Simpson, riding a wheel from his residence to the navy department, tours Capitol Hill, with plans to contest and back a potential challenger.
Sumner County reports record wheat acreage at 300631 acres, with 98869 acres of corn and 36105 oats. Other crops include rye 2549, barley 649, potatoes 640, sorghum cane 202, forage or seed 547, kaffir corn 2690, millet and Hungarian 11, spring wheat 82. Prairie pasture covers 124604 acres. alfalfa 2035. Livestock includes 16201 horses, 2249 mules, 9208 dairy cows, 22404 cattle, 20988 hogs. Slaughter value last year 521204 dollars. Wool 2295 pounds. butter 496032 pounds. There are 8745 farms valued at 9141250 dollars.
Bert French owned a new traction engine that toppled from a decline toward Lost Creek bridge when a guide chain broke. It plunged eight feet, landed upside down on the bridge abutment, and was recovered after three days by W. J. Short. Total damages around $300.
Ernest Barr, a noted forger, was arrested in Galena yesterday by City Marshal Morgan of Joplin. He forged various city script totaling $34 and evaded capture for months before a Chellar titers description led to his arrest. the case involved scattered notices across multiple districts.
An Atchison resident began an anti hammock campaign by cutting down hammocks in the neighborhood and burning them. She declares hammocks symbols of immorality and believes she is acting for a righteous cause, despite threats and lack of supporters.
Albert Lowe, a cupola tender at Pittsboro foundry and machine shops, was caught in a revolving shaft while moving a belt. He was whisked around the shaft twice before rescue. the accident occurred as the machine was stopped, saving him from worse harm.
Wichita Commercial club RBI appointed a committee of progressive business men to confer with the city council’s franchise committee to promptly begin construction of four street car lines. Members include G. Cohn J. Davidson C. H. Brooke B. Wall and H. Binc. The effort aims to advance public transit amid city franchise discussions led by Mayor Ross.
Fort Scott will host a large Fourth of July parade and trades display with 47 merchants and a large parade committee lineup. A grand float and a special appearance by Captain CE Cory and his 10 volunteers are planned, signaling the biggest crowd yet for the celebration.
President W. L. Raymond announces the annual meeting of the Kansas Embalmers Association will be held in Emporia with over 100 undertakers from across the state attending. Lectures by prominent physicians and speeches by notable figures will be delivered. Raymond plans a demonstration of embalming methods to illustrate the process.
Ottawa closes a Chau tauqua with the awarding of graduation honors. Seals were given to diploma recipients. Graduates include Clara Hester Anna Troutman Hazel Sinclair Mary Overholt Louis Bell Amy Lydia Marsh Either Lovk woul John W Ivey Anna Marsh Jessie Reno Byers Maude Parish Ruth Martin Nona Catherine Martin Anna May Hil Rosese Redman Harold Marcell Georgia M Pitzer Bloxsom Harris Caroline Dean Lee Smart Nellie Post Laura Gentry Eunice Bennett Ida Dickey Bladie Chamberlain Eile P Griffin
Kansas City June 25 The organization of a colored volunteer company near completion at the American Citizen office in Kansas City Kansas chose John L Waller as captain C A French as second lieutenant W B Robinson first sergeant S P Sullivan second lieutenant Geo Buckner corporal Hawke as quartermaster sergeant The first lieutenant post remains to be filled Blighty men were enrolled with about 40 more reportedly ready to join.
The vessel Algonquin left Globe shipyards bound for Gedensburg with naval department officials aboard. Chief Engineer John Daily predicted speeds of twenty to twenty one knots per hour. Two halves will meet in Montreal before formal transfer to the main department. A section of the Gresham recently broke away in the St. Lawrence river.
Madrid June 25 The queen regent's decree suspending the Cortes was read in the senate and deputies galleries. Republican leader Salmeron complained parts were omitted from yesterday's report, alleging uproar affected coverage. The royal decree suspending Parliament was read and the chamber adjourned without the customary cheers for the throne.
McPherson Water and Electric Light Company strikes halt city water and power. Arrangements with a weir and pump firm supply tanks for water storage. Gas arrangements may be devised if utilities remain disrupted. Local officials inform residents of temporary shortages and coping measures.
The Hutchings Southern road now connects at Hutchinson with the Santa Fe westbound mail. The mail transfers from the fast mail train to train No 7 at Newton and arrives in Hutchinson around 6 40 in the morning. It will then depart Hutchinson immediately after No 7’s arrival for Blackwell on the Sauk Centre Southern line.
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