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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1898
Page
2
New York May 10 Gov rejects Glasgow bid for city telephone system control after costly application. The piece notes municipal achievements in gas and water works, baths, laundry facilities, labor bureau, and social services, plus plans for a municipal bank and other projects.
An advertising text extols Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption and general health. It claims the product builds blood, restores appetite, normalizes digestion, purifies the blood, and strengthens the liver, with emphasis on insidious disease and recovery.
May reports from Lynn Massachusetts indicate the war with Spain has depressed local shoe industry activity. Manufacturers including Salthur Johnson and Mead Merrill note scarce orders for fall trade as exports contract. Bankers in Lynn, New York, and Boston move to tighten loans while optimism hinges on a decisive victory to restore confidence and revive the shoe business.
Boston May 10 Bob Fitzsimmons accepts Kids McCoy offer to pay the champion 10 dollars and also accepts James J Corbett's 25000 for a chance to regain the heavy title. He demands 10000 side bets per exit and both matches before September. Corbett replies proposing to back Fitzsimmons with 25000 to knock him out.
Fragmentary notice describes a Kentucky Winchester area proposal to use a Bayside hospital site for United States troops. Mentions Tampa Bay reference and Seminole War ties, with vague dates and a plea over government approval and Pearce offer. The text is garbled and imprecise.
The Pennsylvania Mining Bulletin reports coal production details with figures for bituminous and anthracite outputs. It notes the large tonnage, train implications, and safety concerns tied to 10.6x tons mined costing lives and injuries, reflecting extensive employment in the sector.
French singer Mealy plans an American debut following engagements in London Berlin Paris and New York. She aims to follow in the footsteps of Mme Guilbert and perform soon at hostelry venues including Hoster and Bial's after May.
The Gussie steamer sails from Tampa loaded with 7,000 Springfield rifles, 200,000 rounds, and supplies for Cuban insurgents. A U.S. troop detachment accompanies the voyage to guard the landing and assist inland if needed. The mission aims to arm 35,000 men and establish a coastal supply base, with additional ships like the Whitney en route. Extra dynamite and equipment are staged on Picnic Island and nearby tracks as preparations accelerate.
Washington May 10 The U S Supreme Court ruled in Vance and Scott vs Vandercook Co that the new South Carolina state dispensary law is invalid for its insepetion features but valid regarding sale of original packages within the state.
Indians and Comanches Day saw new Progressive judges and resolutions urging Congress to allot four million acres of their reservation equally among tribal members. They seek permission to lease lands to white farmers and elected a delegation to press Washington, which would effectively open the reservation to settlement.
Doctors now agree that consumption is curable. Three things, if taken together, will cure nearly every case in the first stages, the majority of cases more advanced, and a few far advanced. Fresh air, proper food, and Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites are recommended. To be cured, you must not lose weight, and you should gain if thin. Scott & Bowe, Chemists, New York.
Pittsburg wins its first home game this season as Cunningham is batted hard and luck plays a role. attendance 18 at St. Louis and Cincinnati score details include multiple errors and batter contributions. Chicago remains strong against Cleveland with Wilson hit by ball and changes in pitching. Philadelphia tops Washington after late errors. Western League results show varied scores and batteries.
In his anniversary sermon at First Presbyterian, Dr. Countermine tallies a year of church activity. He preached 120 sermons, delivered 25 addresses, led 30 Bible readings, took part in 55 C E services and 25 teachers meetings, officiated 10 marriages earning 42.50, wrote 40 articles, made pastoral calls, and oversaw six weeks of special services. The church raised 12,226 in cash, with 2.45 for missions, and holds about 5000 in pledges toward debts. Improvements to church and parsonage occurred. three sets of singing books were bought. The church has three Sabbath schools, five Christian Endeavor societies, and several auxiliary bodies. membership is 51, with 1,072 names on the church roll.
Norfolk Va May 1 1900 Jack Tar swears by the cruiser Newark now. She has always been a lucky ship and destined for great deeds in the eyes of believers. The ship keeper at the Norfolk navy yard reports a great bald headed American eagle perched on the fighting top of the mast between six and seven last night and remaining there for a time.
The Duchess of the Central Park menagerie was moved last night at an unknown time. The elephant, a favorite with visitors for her tricks, had her feet hobbed and was tied behind a large vehicle as she was taken away, reportedly toward Washington.
London dispatches report Manila’s defense stiffens as Spaniards refuse to quit without destruction. A Telegraph operator sails with the McCulloch to repair the cable while British and American commands coordinate. British leaders consider Philippines occupation to secure regional interests amid stalled Manila commerce.
Report from New York on May 9 quotes Mr. W. Cannon of Denver and Bishop John L. Spalding describing intense anti American sentiment in Paris. Civility toward Americans is lacking, with elbowing on sidewalks and high exchange rates. They note Spain debt and French control of railways as possible causes.
An invitation to attend the Chautauqua Assembly at Winfield this season. The Santa Fe will sell round trip tickets for 5.75 dollars for June 12 to 19, 1898 with return by June 24. W C Garvey, agent, AT and SF Ry, can provide details.
The article notes Bankers and fishermen fear heavy losses as sea fishing declines along the coast including Portland and other towns. Prices for fish are expected to rise for a year or more while owners and crews hope for postwar free trade with Cuba. Much of the dry and pickled fish sent to Cuba now comes from British provinces and Spanish vessels dominate the trade.
Philadelphia May 10 Collector of the Port Thomas reports April 1898 customs receipts totaled 1 763 405 the highest since the new tariff law. He notes a steady rise under the Dingley bill despite a year over year dip, citing April as the banner month and citing monthly figures from Sep 1897 to Apr 1898.
State Treasurer Beacom has received a 215000 dollar state deposit from the broken Chestnut Street bank. Bondsmen of retiring treasurer Haywood arranged the payment, with expected adjustments to avoid loss. A 505000 dollar deposit at Peoples Bank remains untransferred but pledged to be paid in May. Meanwhile revenue commissioners approve Beacom’s depository selections and bonds for the institutions.
Clarkburg West Virginia May 10 In Wirt county a strange situation exists the county is thickly settled with several towns but no drug stores since the court refused to renew all druggists licenses whisky sales led to the action as most stores stock no medicine and residents must travel far to obtain drugs serious trouble is threatened unless licenses are reinstated by the court.
Bickel of Elkhart witnessed a dazzling arc light when two live wires touched a tree branch, creating a carbon path to ground. The ground completed the circuit, knocking him to the ground as the arc lights stayed lit, with a hazardous situation requiring assistance.
May 10 Newport News reports Mrs March wife of Lieut G C March of the ship New York and daughter of Bob Evans of Town has entered Dixie hospital to train as a Red Cross nurse. Her companions include her sister Miss Virginia Evans and cousin Miss Taylor of Newport R I. Also appears in the page several train schedules to Topeka and laundry ads for Peerless Steam Laundry and Union Pacific trains, plus medicine ads and local business notices.
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