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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1898
Page
5
A new model in the Millinery Department features trimmed hats for ladies priced from 2.50 to 3.00 and children's wear from 0.75 to 3.00. Trimmers are presenting their best work and shoppers are expected to be pleased with the result.
Judge William Thompson of Burling appointed M. T. Campbell receiver of the business of Haan and Teenhert. The appointment follows a dispute between judges Hazes and Mr. Isenhart over a settlement. The case will be tried in Alma due to Judge Huzen’s disqualification as an interested party amid a bitter quarrel with Mr. Isenhart.
Real estate transfers listed include Wilson Keith and wife to Cameron Tt Thompson for 75 dollars, lot 24 in Seventeenth Street addition. Elizabeth Metaiire to Eliza beth Metaiire for 25 dollars, strip one Look wide north side lot 12 Buchanan Street Poster's addition. Samuel and Elia Ashmore to J Emory Ball for 1157h, part of reservation 4 KHOE. Joel Huntoon and wife to William T Stedman for 1 dollar, tows 448-5 and north hall tol is. Huntoon’s Wehr Trapk M Ward administrator to Harriet Howard for 500 dollars, lot 6 and south wall lot 3 Central Avenue AB. Poole’s Frontchet association team Ty Stedman for 775.26, front lots 5 and marth quarter 47 Jackson.
A fragmented passage notes Javitation over Yelunveere in the eaty and grand vas and their participation in a ceremony. It mentions dust, a doughnut of a cigar for the Boys, and three days of rain with little citizen aid to improve the camp for the young fellows. A modest welcome effort is acknowledged but seems insufficient.
A Gibraltar dispatch notes great excitement in Madrid amid talk of political assassinations but focuses on the city’s unrest. In Kansas, funeral notices for Catherine Kerr arise among Masons and local groups, with honors for Judge W. C. Webb forthcoming. Travel options from Kansas City to Topeka continue, including the Pacific and Limited trains departing at 10:20 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., arriving 6:40 p.m. and 5:50 p.m. respectively.
The climate and crop bulletin notes a cool week, frost at week start, and general planting progress. Wheat k rank, oats improved, corn planting active, flax and potatoes up, apples blooming, canker worms active, and gardens thriving. Western areas cooler and drier with limited farming. range grass supports cattle. some frost in central counties affected corn in Trego.
Local items from North Topeka include bakery prices, theater framing, and social visits. Ellis Kempton returned from Grantville, and Harry Nichols joined Parkhurst-Davis Mercantile. Mrs Jones’s mother died in Richfund. Miss Annie Systrom hosted home cards for Miss Hanson, with Miss Little Willson returning from Boono, Iowa. Oscar Dischoff upgrades his West Gordon Street residence. Sunrise Christian Endeavor meetings set at 6:30 each Sunday at North Side churches.
A boiler and gan section explosion at a Paterson rolling mill caused a fatality and three injuries. Damage to the works was about $5,600. The incident occurred today in New York State.
Funeral services for Mrs James Kerr set for Thursday at 10 am from 1612 Arch St. Abilene church notes its Christian Courier publication led by Rev M E Harlan. Also mentions Topeka girl crafting Sailor hat with Sanita rope trim and references local laundry ad and janitorial care.
Hong Kong reports Aguinaldo will follow Dewey on land operations with about 20 000 to 30 000 insurgents and will command land forces under American orders He promises humane conduct while the Manila revolt may end Spanish rule and Japan views the Manila defeat as a turning point.
Amsterdam May 4 A H Terry Post 400 votes to amend the G A R constitution to allow membership for veterans who served under the U S in any war. Confederate veterans who later served the U S may join. J S Maxwell presented the resolution to the state council and will push it at upcoming state and national meetings.
A special Northern Pacific train carried a 52 mule pack train eight horses and 20 men under Lieut Ryan Ninth Cavalry. The party departed Seattle May 4 aiming for St Louis via Billings and then likely to Chickamauga.
Fragmented OCR lists names and places including Cammiage Massachusetts and San Antonio Texas, referencing Harvard students and a group called the Bestouent of 5 Jane TM Riders. The text mentions several individuals across cities such as Akron Chicago New York Denver Belmont Calais and Cal., implying a recruitment or organizational note for a riding group.
New York May 4 Steps to organize five new regiments in this city to serve as the pinch of those who have gone to war. Within a week a new national guard unit will be formed at the armory with a high priority regiment, the Ninth, Twelfth, Sixty-ninth and Seventy-first. Orders will mobilize militia men not sent to their regiments to act as nuclei for training and drilling recruits.
Two more submarine mines, once part of New York harbor defenses, were found adrift after their cables were cut. The first surfaced at Island Beach near Barnegat, New Jersey, the second at Les Girl, New Jersey. Six mines in total have been found with cables severed, and officials attribute the cut to men employed by Spain.
The Topeka Commercial Club lays out a grand demonstration on Tuesday May 10 with a parade to honor Admiral Dewey and Kansas volunteers for Manila victory. Gen J K Hudson named chief marshal with helpers. No vehicles on line. Various civic groups and schoolchildren to participate. Tickets and rail travel details announced.
Washington reports Admiral Sampson maintains the Cuban coast blockade as Oregon sails from Rio de Janeiro toward Cuba. Navy officials expect no quick defeat for the Oregon, though Spanish squadrons may attempt interception. Separately, a first half of next fiscal year war costs may yield a $120,000,000 deficit, with over $50,000,000 sought for the army and extraordinary war expenditures to be covered by a deficiency bill.
Adjutant General Corbin held a conference with the president on nominations of major generals and brigadier generals. The list was to be sent to the Senate today as part of the president’s stated intentions. Corbin brought a full list to the White House for review. It is said a decision was reached.
The report names General Shafter as the army leader for Cuba with General Fitzhugh Lee and General Joe Wheeler as key Confederate cavalry figures. President may nominate General Woodford as major general. Brigadier appointments aimed at selecting colonels from the regular army, with potential state-sourced nominees from governor recommendations.
Washington May reports indicate mustering in of volunteer soldiers to begin in most states. Once mustered, they will become regular United States troops available for service as directed by the president. Massachusetts and Arizona have sent early reports. mobilization, transport, and subsistence plans are being formulated for movement.
The Westminster Gazette argues US can do as it pleases with Manila and the Philippine Islands, warns of anti American pressure and possible intervention by Spain allied with Britain, and hopes for renewed arbitration treaties to avert conflict.
Washington reports from Paris note Spain’s reverse at Manila and fires on Spanish ships Reina Maria Christina and Castilla. The debate centers on American occupation of the Philippines and how long Dewey can spare troops to secure Manila, while officials caution against premature plans to divest or sell in Europe.
In Constantinople Greeks offer to serve in the United States Army paying their own passage. The American legation reports over 2,000 volunteer greetings from Greeks ready to join the U S forces. Separate item notes the treaty port neutrality and military uniform regulations in Washington. A court ruling in Cincinnati favors McCormack Harvesters in patent disputes.
The governor arrives with a wagon train of hay and overcoats to aid arriving troops. He personally assists in distributing gear and spreading straw around tents after midnight, then departs after dawn.
Captain BSP commands the Atchison company with first lieutenant Ered W. Batley and second lieutenant Vine V. Reed. The roster lists many members by name, from James Ieston to T. L. Sturgeon, with troops lacking blankets and relying on government supplies. Secretary Littis seeks blankets from Fort Leavenworth. Gen. McCrum notes imminent needs as camps fill.
Joseph W. Murray of the Abilene company, former publisher of the Dillon Republican, traveled to Abilene to observe recruitment. He watched the process, felt a surge of patriotic duty, and enlisted. He returned to Dillon to inform his subscribers before reporting for duty.
Gov Leedy says 400 men may still be needed to fill three volunteer companies to full strength in Oklahoma City. Some arrived units hold about 20 to 40 men. officers will be assigned, and independent companies will enlist as needed. A mass meeting is planned to organize and maintain sanitary arrangements and hospital tents, with Ottawa Company among those arriving from Franklin and Linn counties.
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