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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1898
Page
6
Madrid May 2 rain threatens May procession and bullfight, though both gatherings are barred. Senor Remeno y Robledo, former justice minister, expected to steer sensational debate in the chamber tomorrow with Carlista and Republican support. Senate discussion also anticipated as Weyler gains popularity.
London reports May 2 afternoon papers discuss the U S win at Manila. The Pall Mall Gazette notes initial Spanish fleet destruction and the day’s early information, while European powers debate the ultimate fate of the Philippine Islands and the widening discord in the Far East.
Volunteers must undergo a second physical examination when mustered into the United States service under Dr Bannister of Leavenworth named United States examining surgeon for Kansas. Many volunteers likely to be rejected. others from independent groups may fill vacancies. Collars and cuffs laundered by Fearless Steam Laundry.
Madrid reports extreme military precautions to curb rising public anger after the Spanish fleet disaster near Manila. Martial law possible if protests escalate. Press voices demand accountability and defense of national honor as London notes cabinet sessions on the Manila catastrophe.
Paris dispatches report after the battle at Manila that no Spanish warship surrendered and most were destroyed. Two Spanish commanders were killed resisting to the end. American forces pummeled the Cavite area causing heavy damage while European air vessels gathered in the roads. The Temps editorial notes U S power may force Europe to mediate and cites the Duke of Devonshire’s proposed wisdom.
Col. Fred Funston was ordered to Washington to testify before a strategic board. He secured a six day furlough after interviewing Governor Leedy, left Topeka this afternoon, and may be recalled to Cuba or required to stay in Washington, which would force him to resign as colonel of Kansas volunteers. The board seeks detailed information on Cuba’s geography topography fortifications climate and Spanish headquarters.
A resolution introduced in the House by Representative Livingston of Georgia expresses that Congress tender its thanks to Commodore George Dewey and the Atlantic Squadron for the skill and valor shown in the recent victory and destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay.
Governor Leady ordered a 21 gun salute today to mark Commodore Dewey's victory at Manila. The town lit flags and many business owners raised banners though a few stubborn shops kept displays hidden amid the celebration.
Judge John F. Williams granted a postponement in the Hilmon case to next Monday because attorney Charles F. Hutchings tends his sick daughter. Judge Ishin of Chicago opposed delaying and urged a trial, noting the case has cost the government and parties much. Williams said he would wait for Hutchings or continue to the following day if necessary, with forty jurors summoned and ordered present.
New York May 2 The Journal Vienna correspondent says Austria is secretly ailing Spain and Greece plans to sell its three finest warships to be transferred to Spain. Negotiations are secret via a Vienna ship broker firm paid 4640 000 marks with consent of Francis Joseph. Austria and most European powers are unfriendly to the United States, the writer claims. The Marie Theresa torpedo ram cruiser is cited in Cuba waters. The piece asserts Austria opposes the U S and hints at a permanent prize court.
May 2 a cyclone nearly wiped Mobeetie Texas off the map at 2 10 am. Killed were John Stocker and Mrs B Wright Mrs Russ Kitchen and baby Matterson. Fatally injured Mrs Exum baby Palmer and Ant Mit Anderson. Fifteen others injured. AM county bulletins wrecked. Property loss placed at 2508. Mobeetie is the county seat of Wheeler County with a small population far inland from Cambridge.
A dispatch from Key West reports a planned movement by the fleet off Havana as a strong gale hinders attack prospects. Rear Admiral Sampson and captains of New York Iowa Indiana and Chenwick met on the New York to discuss objectives while the ships held position near Havana with a fleet including Detroit Marblehead Castine Mayflower Hornet and Mangrove. News of Manila engagement had not reached the Cuban blockade squadron but is expected to arrive by morning.
Major J. K. Hudson welcomes potential deployment of volunteers west of the Mississippi to the Philippines as occupiers. He anticipates a brigadier general appointment within three days, cites support from ex Governor Crawford and Senator Baker, and notes Col Hughes is pressing for the post despite prior endorsements for Hudson from Judge Horton and other friends. The Smith county Republican convention backed Hudson's candidacy and sent a telegram to Senator Baker.
Washington May 2 Chairman Can yon of the appropriations committee reported and the house passed an urgency deficiency bill appropriating about 36000 for war expenses. Volunteers would be paid from enrollment and their travel expenses from home to enrollment place borne by the government.
Heavy rains began Friday night and continued through Saturday, washing out tracks and flooding streets. High water delayed trains on both the north and south routes as water receded slowly at midday. The Santa Fe line suffered washouts east of town with damage reported along the main line.
Major T. J. Anderson, president of the Commercial club, calls a Tuesday morning meeting of the trades extension and transportation committees. They plan arrangements for excursion trains and rail transit to honor volunteer soldiers and Commodore Dewey’s victory in Topeka.
Fragmentary report notes the Philippines comprises about 1,400 islands with area three times Pennsylvania. Manila, the capital, holds about 290,000 people mainly Malays and Chinese. Exports include tobacco rice hemp and coffee amid ongoing hurdles.
United Kingdom officials await word from the Asadlo squadron as consuls in Washington report possible orders. It would take McCulluen three days to reach Hong Kong and British authorities expect first news from Spanish sources to come through the foreign office.
Washington May 2 The senate committee on finances practically decided to day to eliminate the tonnage tax feature of the war revenue bill to avoid irritating European countries. We make a specialty of choke up eat area shirts and waists and guaranteeing colors. Peetless Steam Laundry. Ivatson's Livery 7th and Van Buren.
Kansas postmasters were appointed on May 2 including Janes H. Titus Medicine Lodge W H Mackey Jr Junction City Wm Smith Galena and Joseph Craft Chetopa. Also news from Portsmouth notes cruiser Columbia sailing east and Minneapolis sailing west. Chicago reports Kansas weather fair with colder air east tonight and variable winds. Also Wienneseekers excursion tickets sold at very low rates via Santa Fe Route.
The Shunganunga creek rose rapidly from 44 hours of rain, threatening South Topeka with flooding. At Kansas Avenue a levee limited overflow to about a foot, avoiding wider inundation. The Kansas River also rose steadily reaching six feet above low water by noon and continued to rise slowly.
Police report several deaths on the Mississippi after a Sunday storm. Four or five skiffs overturned and two skiffs with occupants crying for help were seen near the foot of D Trahan Street by Captain Louis Seibt of the Pride of St. Louis. Charles Buhn, 22, and two companions of similar age are missing and presumed drowned. Seibt believes additional victims may be buried by the river gale.
In Shawnee County the Seaton and anti Seaton factions clashed at a Republican central meeting Saturday. Seaton allies pushed for an early convention while Mulvane urged a May 4 date. anti Seaton planners fixed May 28 waiting to rally forces. A proposed basis for representation shifted from Frank L Stevens to W C Edwards altering ward delegate counts. County officers nomination plans at the primary were debated but set aside for later.
Eleven infantry regiments plus cavalry and ten light artillery batteries assemble at Tampa and Port Tampa for a force near 7,000 men. Recruits in Tampa aim to enlist Cubans for Gomez. Steamers Olivette Florida and Muscatte offered as transport ships to move troops.
Washington on May 2 12 35 pm the senate after an executive session took a recess until 2 o clock to await the emergency war bill.
Market signals tied to Admiral Dewey victory shift sentiment as wheat prices edge lower then rebound. Chicago receipts reach 28 cars while Duluth and Minneapolis show mixed gains. May contracts trade around mid highs amid weather fears and export totals. Provisions trend down with rib and futures pairing, showing cautious demand.
The report lists receipts and shipments at Chicago stockyards with hogs and sheep totals, including hog receipts and loads, mixed lots, and the day’s activity. It notes estimated receipts for tomorrow and references various buyers and sellers, markets, and dairy items in a period-specific tone.
A jumbled excerpt lists various items including currency rates, mercantile paper, silver and bonds, with broken phrases about copper coffee sugar and government bonds. Entities are incomplete and scattered, lacking clear events or names. The fragment conveys market curiosities rather than a cohesive report.
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