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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
4
A miscellany of wartime opinions and editorials features Captain Capron, Admiral Camara, and Hobson. The piece riffs on imperialism, Nicaragua canal debates, and political figures like Congressman Grosvenor while noting state and national reactions and public sentiment. It blends remarks on finance, education, and notable figures with a stream of local observations from Atchison Globe and beyond.
The New Fork Journal argues for an early Nicaragua canal citing benefits for Pacific farmers and eastern producers, reduced transport costs, breaking toll road monopolies, revived American shipping, and a stronger trade position with Central and South America. It notes Spain’s seed date to Arkansas City and a whimsical traveler remark about a harmonicas wearer.
A benefit musical is planned at Hamilton Friday night for the Twenty second regiment of Kansas volunteers now stationed in Paris The programme will feature top Topeka talent and promise a lively evening of entertainment for soldiers and patrons alike.
New York reports on Manila and the Philippines noting Catholic dominance under Spain. The Roman Catholic Cathedral, over 12 years and costing $1,000,000, is the city’s finest edifice managed by Jesuits with grand woodwork and marbles. Education and hospitals are church controlled and scant. schooling is minimal and largely church focused. A marriage between British subjects at the British legation caused diplomatic trouble.
New York date June 30 Mme Anna Gould Castellane is described as one of the most dashing stylish women in France. A French social figure notes her Titian hair, fine complexion, and superb carriage. critics say Castellane transformed her into a fashionable grande dame for society and court.
In St Louis in June Captain C W Thown of New Orleans describes wartime disruptions to cotton seed oil and meal transport from southern ports. He notes reduced tonnage due to fears of Spanish action and Cervera’s blockade, with freight rates rising and shipments falling. The meeting seeks distribution plans and who should bear first receipts stamp costs.
Rev Dr D T King of Vineland N J preached at Pirot Presbyterian linking bicycles to scripture saying wheels are warned against misuse in Beektex13: and urging holiness of Sabbath cycling. He cited recent Vineland wheel accidents as examples and urged consecration of bicycles to God.
Stockton June 30 PJ Wickner was dragged a half mile when his foot was caught in a riding cultivator wheel as horses bolted. He recovered after an hour in the sun, suffered overheating but injuries are not serious. A dramatic day with a woman found in Klondike tale headlined.
In Topeka on June 24 1898 a special order directs shipment of government clothing and equipment to the secretary of war for volunteer troops to be recruited after a presidential call. The state will not pay armory rent after duty and a First Regiment band is ordered to turn in uniforms as the National Guard disbands.
Lanyon brothers claim a LaHarpe gas well lies on Palmer Oil land after survey by De Witt. If confirmed, the well would belong to Palmer Oil, leaving the Lanyons with potential damages for use and sale, impacting fuel supply for LaHarpe and the new smelter.
Mamie Burke an eleven year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mar on Burke, drowned in Irish creek near Frankfort last week. She had gone with a friend to fish while men worked corn nearby. Gurke girl’s hook snagged, she toppled into about five feet of water and sank. Frank North neighbor found the body standing upright, head barely under the surface.
A Galena report notes a smooth counterfeit ring producing near perfect sliver dollars. The coins pass as genuine unless weighed, suggesting widespread daily handling by unaware locals within the mining district and possible links to a hidden silver operation.
George Thomas, a Fort Scott native and son of El i Thomas, returned from Klondike travels via Seattle and Portland with his wife, surprising family by marriage. The couple, after enduring gold country ordeals, settled back in Seattle then Portland before returning home.
Cedarvale vote on the waterworks bond issue was decisive with 122 votes cast, 16 for and 16 against. Officials say the issue will be legal and the project should pay on business principles once completed.
Atchison June 80 The Populists of this city organized a Leedy club for the coming campaign. Officers elected are President D. E. Barry first vice president H N Rice second vice president A. Cure third vice president P. F Duncan fourth vice president W. B. Sullivan secretary Dr. H. J. Horn assistant secretary E. Pearson treasurer Geo Banay.
W J Hagler of West State street was guiding a cow to water when the animal, while being gentled, struck him in the eye with a horn. The blow nearly tore the eyeball from its socket and doctors cannot yet determine if sight will be permanently affected.
Madison on June 30 reports the mayor, aged 72, cutting weeds on eight lots in front and rear properties. J. D. James, over 80, followed by also clearing weeds. The move inspires local younger men to join a weed campaign.
P H McHale of St Marys formerly ran the Blue Rapids roller Process flouring mill destroyed by fire. He is consulting business men and farmers to organize a stock company to rebuild and operate the mill with enough power for 250 barrels daily capacity. He is encouraged about the enterprise's chances.
Muncie Indiana on June 30 a man named Harry Beno buried himself under six feet of earth in a wooden box for eight days with no food. He will receive air through a rubber tube and claims he will sleep eight days. He hammered the top of his head prior to burial and has other extreme penances. He also asserts being crucified in a crucifixion pose. Local tickets and travel notices accompany the item, including Santa Fe routes to Washington and Pueblo, with various travel dates and prices. A druggist testimonial and a livery rent ad follow, mentioning Champlain Pain Balm and summer tourist tickets priced at 24 dollars.
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