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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1898
Page
6
The cabinet outlines a wartime provision empowering officers on the retired list to command and oversee mobilization of war materials. President and Secretary Alger authorize General Plagier to mobilize factories and suppliers, with orders to accelerate production of rapid fire guns shells and ammunition to support national defenses.
Fragmented OCR notes describe fortification dispositions and artillery placements across multiple forts and barracks including Fort Mott Maryland Fort Monroe Virginia and Port Puseist. It notes movement of batteries and regiments to strengthen coastal defenses and mentions telephonic command links and planned transfer of units to Forts and harbors.
Chicago notes rapid recruitment as a regiment of 1 200 men is to be formed within two weeks under Col Prasitt T Colby with Maj J M and Adj O W Keatory guiding the effort. The roster is expected to fill quickly with local names listed and the public urged to respond to active service calls. Also Washington reports frugal oversight of war funds and a demand for written expense statements to prevent wasteful expenditure under the new appropriation.
War Department officials in Washington acknowledge for the first time that activity connected to certification and defense projects, including efforts related to Tortugas, has been unusual. Gen Wilson, chief of engineers, expected to return from Propride to report progress to Secretary Alger.
A Madrid dispatch to the Herald reports Senor Moret defending autonómia and Spain's policy in Cuba. He asserts the war ends soon, praises liberal governance, and describes troops pursuing rebels with cries of Viva Espana, claiming restored order since the constitution’s 8th.
Madrid reports the Imparcial calls the government to brace for war and use time to prepare. It suggests buying vessels abroad, hiring merchant ships, and launching privateering to strike at American commerce, even as it warns of potential harm to the United States. It also hints at naval measures to seize ships and pressure the U S.
Bristol March 12 Torpedo boats Talbot and Gwyn left for Newport and were accepted by the government. They will receive equipment and go into commission in a few days under Lt Commander McLean.
Washington reports the naval department believes ten warships will be built in England for Brazil. Secretary Lowe said the naval attaché in London nearly completed the sale with China, but the offer has not yet reached the Navy Department due to formalities.
The Columbia cruiser has been floated and will begin taking on stores at once. Ammunition will be loaded at Fort Uaels. Columbia and Minneapolis will sail south in a few days with their destination not known.
President Griecum of the American line arrived from Washington and said the company is ready to turn over any steamships for war purposes. Vice President James A. Wright noted no immediate call for ships, while discussions with Secretary Ling were reported.
Bis Four general passenger agent W P Deppe and Ete Four traveling agent Allen Green were in Santa Fe with other railroad officials. Michigan Central southwestern agent OL H Muirley also visited town. Delays noted on No 1 and No 2 east of Kansas City due to a engine issue. Gulf connection second section ran late. Frank James, night car conductor, is paid. shopmen attend Frank Brindle's funeral. Marquis of Salisbury recovering slowly in London. no abroad date set. Klondike ad links Little Giant Pills for various ailments.
Warner secured several subscriptions today from Ett Bros 351 Wolfe Bros. Cule $10 and other committee members. Provisional subscribers express support for an Hp town site and note possible increases if the auditorium is built uptown. Some would double their pledges if location favors uptown development.
Secretary Coburn’s toast at the Buttermakers’ convention hints at a real business proposition to ship Kansas wheat to Minneapolis for milling. Chicago Tribune notes spring wheat concerns, inferior 1897 Kansas improving flour when mixed, and Northwestern millers pressing for clearer locality labeling of wheat used in spring flour.
New York March 12 Jones Hoffmann the young pianist gave his second recital in Carnegie hall last evening with about 6000 in attendance. The audience gave a wild ovation recalling him for three encores and a stage door ovation. Critics term him the greatest since Rubinstein and the Vanderbilts have engaged him privately for a large fee.
Professor Harvey Werral purchased an elegant Kimball piano for his studio this week. A leading city music teacher, Worral’s choice reflects his strong support for Kimball’s tone, touch, and durability across his large pupil base.
Music Pavilion at 3 West Sixth Street touts Steinway Ivers and Pond and Bradbury pianos. The ad claims top tone, quality, and workmanship with friendly in store events. FP Adams Music Pavilion at 112 West Sixth Street invites visitors to hear a composer’s free piece on premium brands.
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The passenger departments of the Santade and Rock Island railroads are sending letters to editors of papers under contract, urging favorable editorials for Congress passage of the anti semipins bill. The communications include a brief history and a petition form to be signed by local citizens. The move aims to rally nearly the entire press to the railroads' cause.
Capt. I G Waters and Attorney R B Wetch fought in a top floor corridor after a dispute over a court record in Primley vs Gabbey. Waters was knocked down with facial injuries. Welch says the record was altered after approval. No arrests reported.
Rumors circulate that W. E. Sterne may be succeeded by May or G A Fellows for the state senate. Fellows denies knowledge of any candidacy saying he would rather be mayor of Topps. A friend notes Fellows could run when time comes, but no formal announcement is made as the election looms next fall. Also, Neodesha plant workers told not to report for duty as oil refinery slows down, boiler steam kept, possibly for weeks.
Governor Hastings of Pennsylvania and party reached Los Angeles in the private car Pickwick on the Santa Fe road and will stay Sunday before visiting the Coronado hotel in San Diego. The Spanish garrison on Bolinio island Luconi faced a siege and was reviewed today by a reinforcing vessel after stubborn resistance.
News from Augusta reports a Thursday fire at the C. Halies elevator in Augusta igniting several derailed Frisco service cars. Included damage involves a coal car, a team of horses, a cow, and multiple sheds. G W Stansfield at 6:3 Kansas Avenue promotes One Minute Cough Cure.
The executive committee of the Kansas State Teachers Association convened to elect a secretary treasurer and railroad secretary. President John MacDonald was chosen at the December annual meeting. W. C. Lansdon was elected treasurer and John W. Stout railroad secretary. No secretary candidate had applied. The committee planned further business and to decide on a secretary election before adjournment.
Cal Baker and his friend Taylor Ellison came from Holton after lodging with hospitality for rail fare meats and beer. Baker borrowed and pawned an overcoat then they were found intoxicated at two this morning. Ellison refused to go to Holton without his overcoat. In police court Baker pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined five dollars with release to seek work immediately.
Kansas City reports posted passenger fares with drastic cuts and wide differentials. Second class to Seattle dropped from 20 to 10, first class from 20 to 20, while routes to Denver Portland and Tacoma show steeply priced segments. Officials say a brutal gate war is driving prices, with local lines absorbing small margins.
Blanche K Bruce register of the treasury and ex‑peretor from Mississippi lies gravely ill at his residence in Washington with acute stomach trouble. Doctors fear recovery may be unlikely as illness progresses this week. John Lafferty, held on insanity charges, grows worse at the police station and may be moved to a state hospital pending further case developments.
Death notices list Ged 21 years died Thursday night at his residence 33 Belmont avenues. Boilermaker in the Ennnal yards. Funeral Sunday at 10 o'clock at the residence with interment in the local cemetery. Infant child of Mr and Mrs Jones died last week. funeral held Friday. Florence McHee funeral Thursday at 325 Lawrence Street with interment at Grantvill. R C Hotston funeral Sunday at DeMoss Penwell undertakers with Modern Woodmen in charge.
Judge John Martin, clerk of the supreme court, proposes General Fitzhugh Lee for president in a discussion about a 1900 ticket. He favors a Lee and Bryan or Bryan and Lee arrangement, praising Lee as wise, patriotic, and diplomatic and a safe choice to head the government.
London society buzzes after the Earl of Rosslyn’s grand dinner to mark his fiftieth night on the stage at a fashionable restaurant. Fifty guests with varied lights and flowers included the Countess of Essex, Lady De Traf ford, Lady Stuart, Letty Lind, Marie Tempest, Ethel Barrymore and the court theater company.
The March 12 market report shows wheat prices volatile amid firm early bids and later weakness driven by Wall Street declines and Spanish market concerns. Reports detail July futures strength intraweek, mixed delivery notes, and steady to lower cash prices, with notable activity at Minneapolis and Duluth and a later easing as government reports approach.
Reading like a noisy market column, the fragment cites earner reports from Samston and Hull contingents, noting irregularities in speculative trading and futures. It references receipts, cattle and sheep numbers, and grain movements at Chicago and Kansas City markets, with prices and commodity mentions including wheat, corn, sugar, and coffee in terse, period-voice phrasing.
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