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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
5
Irregular dispatch reports Captain Phinney of the American merchantman Mullie to Vera Cruz. After orders to seize the Spanish steamer Sia Serracs, Phinney refused under American protection, prompting officials to pursue accountability for the incident amid rising tensions with Spain.
Disjointed OCR text mixes murder claims and public notices with Emilio Aguinaldo proclamations from Cavite and references to American bombardment plans at Manila. It notes riots, executions, and prison sentences, plus a Vancouver delivery of Aguinaldo’s Proclamation and a paragraph about naval and land movements involving Dewey and Spanish defenses.
Patriotic mothers wives and sisters of the Army Relief Society meet in the Senate Chamber to sew hospital supplies for soldiers. They set up sewing machines cutting tables and gathering donations including palm seat fans with plans to make sheets towels pillow slips night shirts and more.
A Kansas woman Mrs A M Harvey wife of Major Harvey of the Twenty second regiment writes to Governor J W Leedy from Camp Alger Falls Church Va June 27 1898 regarding regimental hospital needs. She reports on supplies including sheets nightshirts underclothes and clothing saved by doctors and notes supplies of delicacies are adequate but transportation may hinder future needs. She mentions vaccination related illnesses and suggests providing ice and ice water to aid hospital comfort.
An 19th century style warning urges readers to beware the kidneys as the likely weakest point in the body and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a cure for Bright's disease. A testimonial from E. L. Soln of Medford Massachusetts claims recovery after using the remedy.
A group of youths enjoyed a pleasant boating outing on Soldier Creek Wednesday evening. They shared supper, traveled a distance downstream, and returned by moonlight. Participants included Miss Lillian Whitelock, Miss Lilian Teftt, Miss Gertrude Devereux, Miss Susie Gay, Miss Myrtle Davie, Miss Edna McClintock, Miss Flor ence Roesington, Miss Edna Crane, Messrs Frank Davis Adrian Sherman Will Wiksdal Frank Sheiden Tom King and Fey How.
In Topeka the Army Relief society ships comforting boxes to the Twenty first Kansas regiment at Chickamauga. Governor Leedy supports free shipping via Mrs Annie I Diggs and Mrs Mary A Gaylord coordinating weekly packing and donations from various state locals. Also wedding notices and society news from Topeka follow, including local nuptials and dances.
J Fletcher Helms a deputy under Sheriff Porter S Cook was arrested on a warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly posed as collector for a warrant fee and extorted fifty dollars from Vera Knowel at 301 Kansas Avenue. A trap set by Sheriff Cook and officers led to the arrest after a receipt signed by Helms was found. Hearing set for Saturday with bond fixed at 1000 dollars. Helms admitted the act and claimed another unnamed man was involved. Officers say the case links to campaign material connected to Kepley.
In North Topeka the column lists various local happenings and social updates. Items mention Mrs. Jobn Gamlewoks, Mrs. J. B. Betts, Stella Hasnhaey, Alarie Putnam, Otto Kuehne and children, and John Schutze planning trips. It notes Fourth of July store closures, a Kansas Avenue gathering with an ice cream social, church lawn activities, and a Shawnee council election of officers.
Governor Leedy stated there will be no trouble in mobilizing two battalions of colored troops and securing transport from northern counties. He noted shipments from Brown and others requesting transportation to Topeka and emphasized orderly muster and readiness for the colored regiments.
Telegram received by D W Nellis reports funeral arrangements with burial to follow. The notice promises a tribute event featuring notable local citizens at Flanant on July 1, 1898, with a rousing benediction for the Kansas Volunteers.
A fatal incident occurred in Macon with reports of a worker dying near a Wabash line. Tonye Marshall’s band plans four Garfield Park concerts on July 4 as part of a soldiers’ benefit event and other local notices appear, including a Hamilton Hall ball and a journal listing old exchanges priced at six cents.
Fragmentary medical notice from Wootbury area discussing acne treatment and skin conditions. Mentions free consultation, price details unclear, and facial care offerings. Contains garbled typography and likely OCR errors.
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