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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
6
An advertisement asserts Booths Ryamel as the sole rational treatment for diseases like catarrh and deafness. It claims many doctors oppose it and touts inhalation cures for cata rehal deafness and asthma, promising rapid, permanent relief and warning against other remedies.
Gov Leedy appoints Lieut F. Whitman of the United States Regulars as a major in the volunteers. Whitman, a West Point graduate from Lyndon Kansas, serves with the Thirteenth Infantry in Alabama. He is the second major appointed after HC Lindsey.
The Topeka Commercial club outlines committees for the county celebration honoring Dewey’s Manila victory. A parade will marshal veterans, fraternal orders, G A R ladies, and schoolchildren along Kansas avenue. Governor, mayor, and visiting officials will review the procession near the state capitol.
A World telegram from Tampa reports Major Smith, who landed at Carbarton on April 34 to escort newspaper correspondents to General Gomez, has been captured by Spaniards and beheaded. The telegram, signed by a Cuban, gives only the identity and nationality. no further details about the newspaper men are provided.
A Washington dispatch says a state department official allows Spain to send ships through the Suez Canal to attack Commodore Dewey in the Philippines. Belligerents must avoid hostilities in canal and ports. ships may transit but not embark troops or war munitions. The piece notes coal supply concerns and speculative movements via Suez to Mediterranean operations, with various navies and routes discussed.
New York reports the Canary Islands face possible American attack threats, sparking alarm in Liverpool where British interests dominate. The London and Liverpool correspondents say Spain will defend the Canaries, with large coal stocks and military moves on British firm properties. Despite British capital owning major prices, land and business are registered in Spanish names, making the enterprise effectively Spanish in practice.
May 7 at Fort Monroe the flagships Brooklyn and others are near while Minneapolis and St Paul may arrive today. A misread telegram caused a minor wartime scare as Adjutant Phillip alerted Commodore Schley to a supposed Spanish vessel. no intruder was found and no alerts were issued.
A Leroy Company crew member Captain Chris tie warns aboard that Cuba presents sickness risk. The article notes crew travel guidance and cautions on health measures for sailors and passengers amid the voyage.
The message urges strict sanitary measures and clean conditions to prevent sickness among troops in hot country. Poor food and sanitation are blamed for illness in Lee Geeleee, and it stresses avoiding heavy or green feed. If Kansas men are careful, sickness should not trouble them.
The German steamer Valdivia reports a British warship escorting six coal laden barks toward Haiti near Aux Cayes. A distant cannonade was heard offshore at Jeremiah, 125 miles west of Aux Cayes, while news from Hong Kong confirms Spaniards surrendered and the U.S. consul at Manila is safe.
In Washington on May 7 the president appoints Commodore Dewey acting admiral in recognition of the victory. Secretary Long sent the cable dispatch to Manila expressing thanks to Dewey and his officers and men and noted a vote of thanks by Congress will be recommended.
Governor Exedy and General McCrum urge Marshall's band to give a free patriotic concert tomorrow afternoon at Camp Leedy from to o'clock. Governor Leedy also backs two Army surgeons, Dr Grubbs of Topeka and Dr Stewart of Clay Center, for examination duties with volunteer soldiers.
A collection of quips and cartoon captions from various papers. Snappy lines span forgotten songs, a fond photo misfire, colored poker chips, unflattering college dreams, dictation woes, and a mischievous private office scene. Notable bits include a Detroit Pree Press quip on songs meeting a dreadful fate and a Life joke about a beat vital photograph.
Washington May 7 The president voiced unease at senate action on the war revenue bill. He said the finance committee may report with the bond feature removed, risking delays in war prep and urgent financing. Administration seeks a favorable majority to ensure bonds fund continuance of wartime plans.
First Kansas volunteers are mustered into the United States service at Representative Hall. Company B, Kansas City, under Lieut Clarke and examining surgeon Bannister, with Dr de Neidman assisting, undergo thorough physicals. Muster may take all day. more surgeons arrive to aid and mustering aims to finish by midweek. Oath to the United States army will be sworn, after which volunteers become soldiers subject to army regulations. Also notices on Messiah Concert at First Methodist church May 10 and local wagon and stove advertisements.
Mrs C C Baker hosted a stylish Friday card party with pink and heliotrope decor in the parlor and blue white dining room. Out of town guest Mrs HL W Bharp of Denver attended along with Mesnton invitees and a long list of society friends. The prize went to Miss Fanny Moon, a green silk pocket with amethyst top. The HinAe Siecle club met next, prizewinners named, and a musical evening at Miss Selma Johnson's featured a decorative canary birds plaque won by Miss Adah Ghent.
Me and Mrs A T Hyan will visit Mr and Mrs George Crawford. J J Frey travels to Missouri with Mrs Frey and children. C W Koons returns from Texas. Miss Josephine Dietrich to Council Bluffs. Whitton family in Carbondale. Edna Darragh to Leavenworth. Floyd and family welcome a son. Kate Adams back from Omaha. L H Munn hosts two card parties. Derthick club meeting rescheduled May 1 to Monday. West town picnic postponed to Harmony Hall due to rain with chaperones. DAR to meet Monday. Louise Willis hosts cards. Mrs J Hobson hosts Newton and Denver guests. Home Missionary society at First Methodist. Mrs J W Staley returns from Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Jen Wear host cards. Western Sorosis hosts cake sale. Ottawa delegates chosen. First Congregational Sunday school teachers entertained. Mary Cook injured in buggy incident. Archie Campbell visits Manhattan and Searle. Katherine on way to Montana.
Mr and Mrs Will Lane have returned from a six months stay in Texas and are with Mr and Mrs Harry Guthrie. Miss Jane Wilkes has returned to her home in Dwight after a month’s visit with relatives in Topeka. Miss Ella Ramsay entertained the Equestrian club at cards and dancing Thursday evening.
Confederate veterans are invited to march with Union soldiers next Tuesday. At a marshal meeting led by Major Anderson, an order of march was fixed with Major J. K. Murson as chief marshal and a lineup including Col. Jonathan Norton and Captain AM Full among others. The First Division will form on Quincy Street with a long list of Confederate and Union groups to follow in order of seniority and duty, including G. A. R. officers, Sons of Veterans, Lincoln Post, and cadets. The Third Division will form on Quincy Street with Kansas National Guard units, regiments of Kansas volunteers, and Union veterans, as the procession proceeds to Sixth Avenue.
The British steamer Maitland from Sidney to Newcastle is believed ashore at Broken Bay. Crew and passengers totaling 68 are feared lost. Maitland belonged to Newcastle and Hunter River Steamship Co. Limited. built in 1880 at Dumbarton. over 210 feet long, 7 feet beam, 550 horsepower. The second item reports Kansas Loyal Legion officers elected in Leavenworth with Commander Bernard Rockwell and other officers named.
Detroit May 7 fire razed a plant at Dix Avenue and Twenty-third Street. Loss pegged at $1,000 with $80,000 insured. Forty workers employed. Fire started near the engine room. Another factory to operate briefly while rebuilding proceeds. Short Grass Troops coming. topeka company moves forward with full quota, recruiting officers named. Also ads and market notes from Chicago and Kansas City included.
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