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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1898
Page
9
About 400 armed men ready across the river as Mexican patrols guard the boundary. Citizens fear hostilities may force state or federal troops to intervene on the frontier. Rumors link a plot to destroy Laredo mentioned by Mayor Christian, with Consul General Donnelly reporting the issue to Mexican authorities.
The Alliance training ship, now at Tiverton torpedo station, will depart in ten days for Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay. Government plans to transfer crews to new ships amid a manpower shortage, with two seamen gunners already qualified and ready to join the Mayflower. The Mountain Hope and Day Star are designated for transport if war is declared, held in readiness on short notice.
Madrid reports that the cabinet considers McKinley notes and signals no final pledge to end the war in Cuba. Spain would aid relief for concentration camp victims and accept U S relief help with naval display to bolster insurgents. Home rule for Cuba may be broader, but no armistice implying Cuban bellicosity, no public talks with rebels, and no negotiations on independence.
New York march 20 representative Robert F Broussard of Louisiana resigned to take effect upon a war declaration with Spain He plans to form and command a regiment should war come He says he will back his vote with a sword and muskets Other representatives Sulzer Colson Berry also express intent to march to Cuba Kentucky leaders eager to lead old men sons and grandsons into battle Near Fort Reno twelve artillery pieces and troops move toward Mobile with more units ordered from Fort Sill though confirmation is pending
The body of Lieut FW Jenkins of the Maine reaches Pittsburg just before 6 AM and lies in state at the post office. A grand funeral is planned with a cortege from the Tittes court house to Uniondale cemetery. The procession includes the ith and 28th regiments, naval reserves, G A R posts, and other militia. Bells toll as the parade passes.
Chicago dispatch reports a prominent cabinet member, long seen as a peace advocate, warning that only one chance remains to avert war and urging Congress to take the reins or let the nation act alone. The remark underscores domestic strain amid looming decisions on war.
Private secretary to the President describes criticism of the pres bel of vas and says he will ask Congress to decide the question in its own way or let the executive act freely. The president argues Congress blames him for inaction and warns that war talk undermines his efforts to avert war, saying Congress interferes with negotiations for peace.
Washington report notes discussions on war timing extending congressional sessions. It lists numerous Congresses from 1861 onward, detailing number of sessions and total days, showing wartime sessions often shorter than peacetime norms, with figures for each Congress through the 1890s.
Washington March 00 Representative Adoinson of Georgia introduced a resolution authorizing warlike actions against Cuba and empowering the president to appoint a diplomatic envoy. Representative Mahony of New York offered a resolution recognizing Cuba as a sister republic and ally in the western world. Representative Todd of Michigan proposed a resolution declaring a state of war exists between the United States and Spain.
The First California Company organized in San Francisco and filed its beacon to the secretary of war with an application to be called to duty in the event of war with Spain. The report notes 73 entries relating to the unit and its preparedness.
London March 30 William Elilgan Cartney secretary of the admiralty told a New York World correspondent in the house of commons he had not seen the Bermuda rendezvous report but it seemed plausible. He said the admiral in command had arranged a rendezvous at Bermudas some time ago to prepare a squadron for a cruise, a theory separate from Cuba or related events.
Kingston Jamaica March 20 Cant Payne of the Belvidere from Boston March 24 reports a Spanish ironclad watching the Windward passage about four miles off the coast near Port Antonio.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers approves a federation plan to unite major labor groups at a 19 day session in St Louis beginning May first. Chief Arthur reportedly opposes the federation and could be ousted if he blocks the move. Several powerful organizations back the proposal, and the biennial May gathering will likely endorse federation for engineers.
Jackson County Republicans declare confidence in John Beaton’s gubernatorial candidacy and name delegates to the congressional convention. The county convention instructed delegates to support Beoderick for headship while signaling friendliness toward John Seaton. Delegates to the state convention are listed, and the delegation for Seaton remains unofficially favorable.
The relief bill for Maine has been approved and signed by the President in Washington indicating its passage into law.
A mortgage foreclosure action has been filed in federal court over Mount Hope cemetery near Wanamaker, five miles west of Topeka. Sir W. M. Dunlap loaned $2,000 for improvements and seeks foreclosure on 89 acres owned by the Mount Hope Cemetery association led by president J. B. Meates.
The body of Capt O A Curtis father of Congressman Curtis arrived today from Newkirk Oklahoma. Curtis will arrive on the train tomorrow for the funeral at his residence corner Was Buren and Gordon streets at 2 p m. He died of heart failure while in the field cutting underbush and chatting with his brother.
The state executive council re elected William Campbell to the board of railroad commissioners for a three year term. He will stay in office unless the current administration ends or a Republican state ticket is elected next year. The Advocate and News was chosen as the official state paper. A J R Smith's American was the sole other applicant.
Fernald, Martin & Co. secured the contract to pace brass railing around the capitol dome rotunda linking the senate chamber and representative hall and install a marble door and wainscotting. The tailing cost 3127 dollars and the floor and walpscotting 1200 dollars. Knights and Ladies of Security Capital council No 1 held a stereopticon entertainment at K. of P hall with 20 present featuring Cuban home scenes and a display of the American tug followed by singing and cheering.
Joseph Haas, a discharged bridge carpenter from Junction City, sues Missouri Pacific Railroad for 320000 damages claiming the railroad blacklist barred his reemployment. He alleges garnishments led to discharge under a company rule, with efforts to work at Union Pacific and Santa Fe blocked by lack of clearance papers. The suit seeks to test the 1897 blacklist prohibition, with Culle He Austin & Wilson representing Haas. The case will be continued beyond the coming term into September.
In Wheeling on March 2, Patrick Carroll, a prominent tombstone dealer and cutter, faced a criminal court hearing. The case references an earlier incident involving James Fine and Carroll on a vacant lot at Stone Machine House, tied to a payment note and a mounting estate dispute. Relatives state the matter concerns unsettled debts and property stakes.
St Louis reports kerosene prices down to 34 1/2 cents a gallon after a price war. Vidlentine Stooke, president of the St Louis Oil Company, says Standard interests aim to squeeze his firm out and threatens to give away oil if forced. He vows to stay firm. A C Grenner of International Oil denies a price war.
Funeral services for Henry Evans were held at J. B. Helwis residence on Klein Street with Rev. S. C. Blents and Lincoln G A R members assisting. Evans, born November 24 1816 in Doniphan County Kansas, had lived in Topeka 55 years. The funeral for O A Curtis father of Congressman Charles Curtis is set for 2 o clock tomorrow at the Walters residence in North Topeka.
Deacon Hathaway editor of the Troy Times for Frank Milcott describes Cy rus Leland 44 as playing the boldest game yet in the first district He claims Leland can warn Republican congressmen Broderick and Curtis and name his congress candidate to gain real power at the state convention His aim is Bailey's victory which Hathaway says would show Leland's influence and deter rivals as the state ticket would likely bow to him
Hamilton Hall hosts a Friday night event with Fhe old maids convention and Madan Dubus rejuvenating machine novelty plus an officers installation. Children admitted only with parents. Also notice seeking applicants for a modern house to rent in western city area. contact T. E Bowman & Co.
The annual statement shows insurance companies in Springfield reporting premiums totaling 7,365,746 and incurred losses of 5,180,000 for the year ending December 31, 1807. The report notes foreign and domestic companies doing business in Illinois and reflects premiums received and losses incurred.
Judge Hazen grants Geo. A. Smith a divorce from Bertha Smith of Meriden for abandonment. The long court battle followed Mrs. Smiths prior suit failing for lack of a year’s duration. She received $50 alimony while both kept their property. testimony described quarrels over churchgoing and alleged abuse.
In the Second ward H C Lindsey remains in the race for councilman while Captain Lindsey withdraws. Papers prepared for filing, the Democrat candidate for school board declined removal, Lindsey to appear on the ballot as Populist nominee. Fusion talks exist in First ward with John Blossom as nominee. Withdrawal papers for F Collins, Populist nominee, filed before deadline.
The market page reports July wheat opening at gains with buying demand lifting prices amid Cuban news. Corn and oats see quieter moves while provisions rise on short covering. Chicago hogs, cattle, and sheep prices show mixed to stronger trends with receipts listed and representative sales noted. Kansas City and New York money market actions are briefly cited with general tone of steady to higher commodity values.
An OCR fragment describes the Santa Fe Route and Chicago travel with electric lighting and dining cars, mentions travel comfort and prices, then abruptly shifts to market gossip from New York and Liverpool, touching on cotton, wheat, and futures. It includes scattered notes on government policy, grain receipts, and Topeka brokerages.
Viraghus Direct wires offer quick service and reasonable margins for grain and provisions. Central National Bank Topeka and Union National Bank Kansas City note wire and reference services. job ads seek experienced clothing sales help. rental ad seeks a furnished room cottage in a good location with fruit trees and shade.
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