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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1898
Page
4
A collage of quotes and snippets on the Spanish American War era. references to officials in New York Chicago London and names like Richardson and Leedy. Bits of patriotic asides, military manpower figures, and satirical lines on war policy fill the page with varied commentary and location hints.
London May 4 The Prince of Monaco presented an entertaining talk on deep sea exploration. He described 15 years of North Atlantic observations, two yachts used on expeditions, and two steamboats under construction in Liverpool with advanced sounding gear. He claimed the Atlantic seabed as Monaco’s colonial possession and outlined currents, deposits, and ocean water density at depth.
The Topeka Bar Association debates disposition of the painting of the Battle of the Blue over the judge’s stand. It should remain in a memorial hall with five judges’ portraits nearly complete including Judge Gathrit and Judge Hazen, while three living James judges’ portraits are praised as excellent.
Judge Hosen grants a change of venue in the Nichols and Webb versus Branner case, to be tried in Jefferson county. The dispute concerns title to a half interest in the Branner block between Fifth and Sixth streets on Parkes avenue and a half interest in tents for twenty years worth FA 08. Plaintiffs include Miss W Begsaeekee, Pebever Nichol, and Jacob Rieth, a Branner partner. Branner named administrator after Rieth’s death. An application to reopen the case seeks investigation of the administrator’s accounts, with heirs of Jacob Elvin claimed. Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Nichols are entitled to a half interest in the Branner business.
The Union Pacific sells round trip tickets from Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah to Rawlins Wyoming for one fare plus five dollars. Tickets available on the 1st and 34th Tuesdays in May June July August September October and November. Stage line operates daily except Sunday between Rawlins and Grand Encampment. Return options include the 8:20 a m train to Kansas City or the Limited from Kansas City at 1 p m reaching Topeka at 8:30 p m, with other daytime connections.
A Philadelphia collector presents a vast display of Confederate banknotes and scrip, claimed to be the most complete collection. It includes nearly all issued notes from 1861 to 1864, state notes, and southern bank issues, with pieces valued up to face value as curiosities, such as early Montgomery dated notes and a handwritten five cent shinplaster used during the war.
Paris May 4 The two rival salons share a roof at Galeria its Machines yet remain separated by lines. American work is very fine but badly hung. Notable Americans include Sarwent, Brokoell, and Fouveret, with strong European offerings from Lefebvre and Courtois among others ensuring a wide, mixed display.
New York May 4 George FP Huw King secretary to John Jacob Astor reports Astor organizing the Astor Light Battery to aid the United States government. Applications from fit men are arriving. Astor will equip the unit with horses guns and ammunition for rapid deployment. Officership undecided and the size about 150 men. experts say $75,000 could raise the unit well.
A supposed Spanish spy sought entry to the New York Navy Yard on May 4. After being refused at Sands Street gate he vowed to swim in. He hired a boat, upset it near the San Francisco, and swam toward shore but was detected and hurried away by guards.
A permanent organization of the Sanitary and Christian Commission of Kansan is created with Rev. M. F. McKirahan as president and several officers. The group aims to aid volunteer soldiers’ welfare in Kansas while they remain in the state, with a mass meeting set at First Baptist Church next Friday evening. A note on railroad schedules is included, indicating Union Pacific departures with various times and routes.
Hutchinson Kansas May delegates gather for Seventh congressional district convention. Ex State Senator O S Bentley will praise Cheater Long while Long and his allies push for unanimous Long endorsement. Jim Dobson Mort Albaugh Cal Johnston John Bacherson Billy Morgan and others attend to secure federal patronage and census supervision.
The piece chronicles Bentley’s retirement in favor of Chester I Long, accusing him of lacking bosses and moneyed friends while Long builds influence through district and state bosses. It notes Long’s push for congress and a Census 1900 power base, with nearly 150,000 allocated for the Seventh district.
Rio de Janeiro reports Congress opened with President Campos Salles reading a message urging a swift British Guiana border settlement. He also states the government will not renew the reciprocal trade pact with the United States despite U S requests, citing heavy losses in 1897 receipts and ongoing budget pressures. The message notes 1897 receipts at 12,000,000 milreis and expenses of 315,444,000 milreis, with 1898 receipts estimated at 234,120,000 milreis, blaming exchange value, coffee prices, and political agitation for economic strain. The president asks Congress to act decisively to balance the budget amid crisis.
The Washington post office aims to standardize mail box rents after a lengthy review of past practices. The plan reduces rates at many offices and raises others to balance conditions, patronage, and service quality, with minimum quarterly rates set for call boxes and lock boxes across different receipt tiers.
In Atchison on May 3 Governor A J Felt announced he will not depart for California for several months to settle affairs at home and will spend much time visiting his children in Topeka. The day also notes ship traffic and travel ads including coal shipments to Honolulu and various train routes from Topeka to Kansas City and Colorado Springs.
A proposal to build a massive hotel apartment house and auditorium east of Central Park between Fifty ninth and Eighty fourth streets. The Mille-like hotel would cater to a different class, offer parlor and bath for one dollar a day, and include a large interior court amphitheater for conventions and shows. The twelve story building would span a full block and cost about 14 million, with plans and capital backing already underway.
Secretary of State Bush pursues mandamus to force Broadway Manufacturing of Leavenworth to file sworn annual reports. The firm, worried about business impact, offers to surrender its charter but Bush says only a court action can surrender. Officers claim reporting harms their operations. Local ads appear amid garbled lines.
An effort will be made to secure pardons from Governor Laterly for teen Finisyiin Walt Richards and Herry Croft, who are confined in the county jail under Judge Mugen. The pardon request may be filed next week as officials await Governor Lady's temperance speech at Huriton Hall. The deputy notes the Jointiate concerns and a potential interference by the governor on behalf of the State Industrial School. Warrants for the State Industrial School dissolution in April have been issued by the state auditor, with expenses for the month listed. In other items, Maurice McCarthy, 18, sued over finger injuries from an electric wire, and Berlin received American street cars at lower prices.
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