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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
2
Advert says the blood is the life stream and foul poisons harm body organs. It claims a weakened man shows stomach gurgle and nervous tiredness, promising liver and blood-boosting remedies with pills for sale by druggists everywhere.
In Washington on June 30 Dr Mary Walker was excluded from the senate gallery for waving her handkerchief during a debate on annexation. Fellow lawmakers described her as a persistent opponent, and House members warned she risked further exclusion if she continued. Walker pressed the crowd on citizen rights, challenging reformers who feared her influence.
Chicago records show a June effort to bring owls from nearby farmers for pest control. The first owl arrived as a farmer boy's venture and impressed buyers by ridding the Marehrurt area of rats and mice, prompting further experiments and a sale.
New York June M-Prof H D Preston of the United States coast and geodetic survey declares the Earth is not a sphere but resembles a leveling top with a southern bias. He cites arcs of great circles forming a four sided ellipsoidal globe and a bulge in the Americas region. Evidence suggests a four sided shape with triangular facets and interior precession influences.
Lieutenant Vittor Blue, a bright but mischievous officer, served as wardroom caterer aboard the Bennington. He secretly rigged a weighing device to prank colleagues, causing weight loss rumors before being dropped from the catering post. The incident ended with his resignation from that duty and a wry smile at the weighing apparatus.
San Francisco dispatches report a dramatic rise in sugar stocks after news that annexation had paused in the House. Ewa plantation shares reach $400 a share, quadruple par, as Mona brings confirmation that annexation triumphed in the House and awaits Hawaiian legislative action before final measures proceed. President Dole expresses cautious optimism about Newlands resolution.
Manager Samaro issues a challenge on Daly's behalf claiming Daly is entitled to the lightweight title after a Cleveland bout on March 17. Lavigne has not replied, Daly ready to defend against all challengers, including Jimmie Curran of England on July 11, with Lavigne given first chance after that date.
National Educational Association meeting to be held in Washington DC from July 1 to July 4. Members from points west of the Missouri River urged to use the Union Pacific. Santa Fe route offers July 2 to 4 sale with one fare round trip to Kansas and Nebraska under 200 miles, plus fares to Kansas City and St. Joseph, Mo, return by July 6. Garvey, agent Santa Fe route.
Penfield Pennsylvanian Rufus Herbert Lucore born March 25 1532 is described as perhaps the heaviest living veteran of the late war. He enlisted September 15 1862 in the Eighty Fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers and later served as a hospital horse. He endured long illness and two marriages with two daughters. his long life includes family ties to Braser and Du Bois.
Madrid reports Lieut Gen Correa minister of war states no special Cuba news exists yet and the government views the situation favorably. He confirms Camara's squadron has begun the Suez passage and lists armored cruisers and auxiliary ships awaiting readiness for potential fleet operations.
In Wichita on June 30 a local baseball reshuffle follows Valerius backing out. H. J. Bevis alias Kid Bevis takes captaincy and part-time pitching while a roster including Fratheny Jones Perry Wiley Hullo Ft Worth Oy Bevis Winner Harlan Arwonia Haray Price Cusack Hore Urman Johnson prepares to field. The opening game is set for an early date with a game scheduled to follow.
Local charity note praises Dr. Ging New Discovery for Consumption for giving away more than ten trial bottles. The ad claims the medicine cures bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases with a free trial bottle offered by Swit Holliday druggists. Also notes a benefit entertainment at Hamilton hall July 3 1898 to aid the Haensas volunteers and Topeka civic types.
Godey's Magazine for July portrays Spain’s women as literate and illiterate masses, beggars, farm workers, day servants, and dependents, contrasted with a small elite. It argues national character reflects its women, condemning cruelty at bullfights and urging enlightenment for mothers as the future of the nation.
The 193 annual Yale commencement saw over 100 graduates and several prizes awarded including the John A. Porter prize to Samuel Parsons G A 1895 PhD 1897 Los Angeles and the Sennett prize to Charles Everett Farr Athol Mass Yale B A. Moreilt Walker Gaines won the Gold Medal with B A 1898 Albuquerque N M The best feature was twenty two senior candidates in United States uniform from Battery A light artillery who were granted degrees nearly earned. Honorary degrees included Presidentilar McKinney Doctor of Jawe Master of Arts John Hayes H amp ace Ph D Yale 1876 London Eng. The newspaper notes laundry service and Santa Fe Route dining car fans as incidental items.
AP dispatch reports merged flying squadron under Admiral Sampson as Schley’s fleet is reorganized. Pando moves from Manzanillo with about 8,700 Spanish troops to aid Santiago de Cuba, harassed by Cuban detachments while advancing west to the city. About 21,000 troops have been landed near Santiago with Garcia’s army and Yale transports.
Reports claim Gen Shafter's troops may have tapped Santiago waterworks to obtain drinking water but not to deliberately cut the city’s supply. Authorities conclude cutting water is warranted if needed to hasten surrender, given water scarcity and strategic considerations in the besieged town.
In San Francisco General Otis and Turse push to launch the fourth Manila expedition. Transport shortages loom with twelve to fifteen ships needed. Plans aim for departure by July 10, prioritizing speed over brigade structure. Major Rathbone appointed assistant adjutant general to represent General Merritt in San Francisco.
Ottumwa and Quincy square off in a Western League championship series with a first game played in Ottumwa. The score and details show competitive batting and pitching as both teams vie for the title. Notable players include Prestund, Loman, Eyler, Fear, and Buckley.
Frank McFadden reports his Twenty second Kansas regiment arriving in San Francisco at 6 am with limited equipment. recruits travel by rail through Colorado, California, New Mexico and Arizona, sharing meals, drills, and baths at Sutro. He notes 10 000 men in camp, a deserter trial for Corporal Joe Spendrove, and a fire tragedy involving his mother and sister.
An 1898 advertisement promotes a quack cure for rheumatism named Mystic Cure sold by Swift & Holliday in Topeka. It also lists rail connections via Union Pacific to Denver Salt Lake City and Portland with Pullman cars and dining service. The piece includes event and travel details for the Tenth Triennial National Council in Portland, July operations, and ticket sales through June 36 and July 3 with a final August 31 deadline.
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