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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
5
A distractingly garbled report discusses warships aiding Spain in Cuba and U S interest in stabilizing Havana under Blanes. It cites Senator Procter considering mediation, Cuban internal strife, and American sentiment shaping actions as negotiations unfold amid insurgent and conservative pressures.
Dr John Henry Barrows, president at the World’s Congress of Religions, resigns from Kentwood Presbyterian Church. He plans missionary work and a new church building, with church officers meeting to decide next steps. Barrows had been supplying the pulpit since September after returning from India. A report he would join Dr De Thomas is unfounded.
In parliament about 100 bills have been introduced eight government measures. Daniel Maculewae, North Monaghan Parnellite and editor, proposed a bill to force Irish birth or descent people to adopt the prefix Mao before their surnames. The measure drew laughter but faces strong opposition from Irish and Scotch members who already use the prefix and say the bill infringes the dignity of their order.
Juneau reports a projected rail line to the Yukon by the Toothechiite with a Walcott party landing 40 workers at Pyramid Harbor to begin townsite housing near the cannery. Engineer Onderdonk directs immediate construction, with Rothschilds associates seeking trading post grants and cross territorial rights as excavation and low grade ore finance miles of track. Twenty to thirty Treadwell workers charter boats to Pyramid Harbor to stake town lots as investment.
Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage sold his Chicago residence at 47 North State Street to George Castle of Kohl Castle. Deed records show a $52,500 consideration for the grounds and house built by Henry W. Fuller. Gage occupied the house until his Treasury appointment and rented it to James Kirk. Castle will take possession April 1.
Secretary of State Bush warns that ten days notice may be insufficient if Governor Leedy calls a special legislative session. He must manage stationery and supplies, and fear that preparations could be impossible within the legal notice. Uncertainty remains on session length and adequate material for potential extended meetings.
The Tomb of Osiris near Thebes Luxor site excites scientists amid reports from the director general of excavations to Egypt's cabinet ministers. Amminean claims discovery of tombs of Seth and Horus in nearby Abydos, hailed by Pall Mall Gazette as a major ancient find dating back 10,000 years.
Smithsonian report argues Delaware tribe destroyed Pawnee village in Kansas contradicting other accounts. Missouri Pacific defends telegraph at Anson as sufficient business. Ness County bank winds up affairs after five years of dealing. Cedarvale Creamery files charter for a $4000 capital, planning a new creamery in Cedarvale, Chautauque county.
Detroit area news reports Governor Pingree plans a special legislative session starting March 1 to press railway and taxation reforms. The Senate opposes Pingree measures, and new bills on taxation of quasi public corporations are being prepared.
The steam er Aerange arrived in Victoria from New Zealand and Australia with about 200 men bound for the Klondike. The Aerange completed a record voyage from Honolulu to Cane Flittery in six and a half days. Detectives boarded the ship seeking five embrozners, three men and two women who reportedly took $15,000 in cash and fled at Honolulu.
The will of Frances E. Willard is offered for probate in Chicago on March 5. Most of the estate goes to Miss Anna Gordon while Miss Gordon and Mary Bannister Willard share Evanston life interests. After their lives, the estate reverts to the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The estate is valued at about 170000, with 16000 in real property.
Chicago activists urge passage of a law to prevent defacement of the national flag by attaching advertisements or printing or painting on it. The Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Society of Colonial Wars mailed the appeal to every U S senator and representative, seeking strong protective measures.
General William Starke Rosecrans lies at death's door at his ranch near Los Angeles. Bishop Montgomery administered last rites. if he rallies, Holy Communion will follow. His son Carl Rosecrans and daughter Mrs Toole, along with ex Governor Thole of Montana, are nearby. The report notes the fighting chance for his life and family members at the bedside.
The Erie railroad signs a contract with Michigan car makers for 1000 boxcars and 1000 hopper cars. The fleet will feature air brakes automatic couplers and the latest center bearing equipment. Business has rushed through winter and freight traffic nears a high-water mark.
Miss Gatling Gunn, from Atchison, plans to give an elocutionary performance next week in the auditorium. Half of the proceeds will go to fund a new spring bat. She is noted as a poor elocutionist who typically pleads benches to draw an audience, though she leverages a talent display racket to attract attendees.
Neut Moser of the rivalry stuns Austrian sport circles by leaping in uniform into the Danube at Klosternenberg and swimming to the opposite shore in ten minutes ten seconds. The river spans 286 metres with a current carrying him 400 metres downstream, water at three degrees above zero, and he was unharmed.
A New York attorney files in Massachusetts Supreme Court to compel the receivers of the Mass Benefit Life Association to levy an assessment on former policyholders who did not recover on to policies. The case signals extended litigation likely to shape future mutual life insurance fallout as unpaid claims and failed policies are debated. The association failed with over four million dollars in unpaid claims and assets now under receivership, with disputes over eligibility for future dividends and claims. The well known banker Samoa If. Kwortt appears among the parties.
Pittsburg March 5 rumor that Andrew Carnegie is dying is denied by Carntate etera company officials. Secretary Lovejoy says Carnegie's health is good at present and better than it has been for some months.
A fragmentary church listing covers many Topeka congregations with timings sermons and events. Notable entries note Holy Communion at various churches led by pastors including Syker Miner and Wayne, readings and prayers at multiple chapels, youth and Sunday school activities, and a ministerial union talk by B. Me feiruhan.
Fragments describe personal testimonials about cold illness and consumption cures, with mentions of One Minute Cough Cure and Cherry Cough Syrup. Advertisements claim salvation, trial bottles, and guaranteed refunds. Names include G W Stansfield and J H Gress, with locations and product claims.
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