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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1898
Page
5
A wild collage of Topeka notes reports arrests injuries and civic concerns. Police activity hospital incidents school openings timber and train crew injuries mingle with local reunions and prominent residents travel plans and legal matters.
Fourteen of thirty three wholesale grocers in St Louis met at Judson Lounsbery of American Sugar Refining, voting nine to percent to reestablish equality pins in spear traffic. Under the new agreement, St Louis jobbers gain a one sixteenth cent per pound profit on sugar. Three voters abstained, pledging not to be bound by the agreement.
June dispatch from Victoria notes Empress of China arrived with mails from Max Tedene to discuss Aguinaldo's control of Cavite. Four towns remain, 4 prisoners taken including the Batangas governor who attempted suicide when captured. Admiral Dewey reportedly authorized naval motions, with 400 ships landed from Amoy end of May. Foreign removals arranged. Pique reached Hong Kong on June 6. Spanish residents faced evacuation. unrest and wrecking incidents cited at Manila Bay and surrounding districts.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to frontier defense around Kowloon and Canton Amoy with claims of over a thousand deaths at a former place. It mentions a hostile incident involving Japanese and Russians, injuries among several, and a body reported sunburned and sent to the United States.
Grand Stand Play London reports an alarming view of U S cruiser strength off the peninsula. Cadiz and other ports reinforce with torpedo craft and heavy guns while inhabitants vow support. Cuba dispatches detail Santiago under Col Exarría as Prussian style siege fears grow. Gomez and Calixto Garcia tensions rise amid mistrust of American aid and Cuban leadership.
Washington June 29 President McKinley spent hours after 1 am with Secretary Alger and Adjutant General Corbin reviewing the war situation. A late hour at the White House delayed his start today, with a large reception crowd and calls from senators and representatives.
The Santa Fe announces July 34 effective round trip rate of 8 dollars for trips from Missouri River points to Bate ty with tickets sold at Hynsup Ore City Leavenworth Atchison and Le See. Tickets have BD day limit with similar rates on the Union Pacific route including meals and accommodations.
Recent social items in Topeka detail entertainments at Mrs Mary Thompson’s Topeka avenue home and a porch party. A Federation meeting in Physical Culture parlors discussed fundraising and a War for Peace lecture by J Ellen Foster to support hospital funds, with tickets around 10 cents. Additional notes cover receptions at the YWCA for Miss Annette Montgomery, extensive personal mentions, and upcoming visits and travel among Topeka residents.
Adjutant General Corbin informs Governor Dyer that under the April 1895 and 1898 laws militia troops enlisting as a unit do not permit a third major or extra officers beyond regular army limits. The issue affects pay and commissions for Rhode Island’s First Regiment volunteers stationed at Camp Alger Virginia.
At Camp Alger a sham battle left Private Harvey Reed of Company 8 Sixth Massachusetts shot in the head by a blank cartridge. He lost part of an ear and may have permanent vision loss. A brigade clash near the camp saw the Second Tennessee collide with a road column of First Rhode Island Third Missouri and Second Tennessee leaving several minor injuries.
From Key West a Dolphin officer reports Guantanamo harbor clean of mines and American forces closing on Santiago. Spanish troops at Caimanera are cut off and starving, with Texas and Marblehead destroying forts at the harbor entrance. The Dolphin shelled a train bound for the city, and the wrecked train sent soldiers scrambling into the woods.
Topeka soldier Corporal J G Cole of the Third U S Cavalry Troop M writes from Tampa Fla to the State Journal June 19 1998 refuting fever rumors as unfounded noting good water fruit nearby clean camp surroundings hospitable people and relaxing conditions while praising local plants and scenery despite distant fatigue and homesickness.
London reports Lieut Grandon describes a torpedo system to extend naval range to 6000 yards using aerial torpedoes with explosive stronger than dynamite. President McKinley’s administrations are said to direct investigations. Kingston Jamaica notes Adula sailing to Santiago de Cuba for fruit and refugees amid suspected Spanish intrigues. US consul protests and flags potential blockade running issues.
North Side residents and visitors appear in a busy local update. Arthur Small, Ellen Heartburg, Charles Small, and Arthur England are among those mentioned in travel and school plans. The Needle Ten plans a Thursday meeting at 1320 Jackson Street. Addresses and moves are noted for the Baur and Lanian families, with several trips to Missouri, Colorado, Ohio, and Virginia. Local reporting confirms RR G McMasters did not seek city marshal, while Miss Kate L Buechner writes from Camp Alger about a surprise visit from Congressman Curtis and sister Dollie Curtis during tent assignment.
Harold Leach a San Francisco journalist was found dead in his Mission Street room after removing fuses. His parents live in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The item notes a June 20 date and cites a personal crisis leading to the death by his own action.
An observer, John Sheer of Topeka, reports a rider struck by a horse while biking. The rider suffered head injuries and was taken to a hospital, where doctors treated wounds but found no other serious injuries.
Prominent merchants express probation of T. A. Strauss appointment. Community figures like Jonn R. Mulvane, T. Crosby, WA 1. Thompson, and others voice approval, praising his character and intent to enforce laws, while noting mixed opinions from some merchants.
A June 29 report from Sharon Pennsylvania notes about 400 coal miners at Jackson Center Stonehurst and Sandy Lake quitting to join strikers. Deputies faced arrests amid tensions as striker support tents and fixtures move toward the region. Further trouble is anticipated with sworn-in deputies and ongoing clashes.
Travel notices announce a round trip fare from Topeka to Portland and return at 90 dollars with sale dates June 30 to July 1, for the Tenth Triennial National Council of Congregational Churches in Portland July 12. Tickets allow limited supers and cheap Pacific Coast travel, with inquiries to W. Garvey, agent, A T F Ry, Topeka.
Portland Oregon hosts the Tenth Triennial of the National Council of Congregational Churches July 7 to 12 1896 with ticket sales June 1 and July 1 1898. Rail options include Union Pacific and Santa Fe routes to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with Pullman cars and chair cars. Contact city ticket agents for time talks and information. A Hamilton Hall Soldiers Dance and Concert is listed for July 1 with two cent admission.
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