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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1898
Page
7
Washington May 14 The war revenue bill dominates Senate attention this week with indications it may take two weeks. Debate and potential amendments hover over timing and party positions as leaders prepare for possible quick action.
In Birmingham on March 16 John Lee shot men at Mitchell’s grocery, amid war talk. Witnesses describe a tense scene as bystanders fled and a pistol shot shattered calm. Several unnamed victims suffered neck injuries. rumors and fear circulated as residents debated the supposed Spanish conflict.
Senior Major W. L. Brown of the Twentieth regiment received a fine Damascus steel sword mounted with gel for his service. Engraved on the blade is a dedication from the Osawatomie State Asylum staff. Brown served as president of the state board of charities and resides in Kingman. The sword cost about 75 dollars. the presentation was made by the entire employe staff of the asylums.
Chase Doster son of Chief Justice Doster is commissioned junior major of the Twenty second Kansas regiment with Lieutenant Governor Harves as senior major. Doster, once with an engineering corps in Central America, studied at West Point but did not graduate. He is the last regimental officer to be appointed. Telegraph Office Seized in Canary Islands event noted by Spanish authorities.
Morton I Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in many muscles and joints. After using Mystic Core for Rheumatism she found relief in three days and recovered sufficiently to resume normal activities. The seller Swift Holliday druggists lists Union Pacific western service details and local travel agents, plus a local livery ad.
Reports from Camp Leedy describe relentless rain soaking tents bedding and buildings. Soldiers complain of poor equipment, especially lack of shoes, with some companies housed in the fair grounds and need for better shelter as delays in moving away loom. Governor Holcomb declares June 1 a Nebraskan Exposition holiday. war preparations include officers buying horses and Carl Dryer joining the Twenty First Regiment band.
Shawnee county Republicans revert to the old Crawford county delegate convention system for county nominations this summer. A May 2 primary will select delegates and alternates to a Hamilton hall convention on May 1 to choose delegates to the state convention in Hutchinson on June 3. The notice lists precinct by precinct supervisor names and delegate counts, with polls open to 2–7 pm in most areas and 3–6 pm elsewhere.
Patrick O'Dougherty a familiar Topeka printer and former newspaper worker died after taking 20 grains of morphine at Mayer's barber shop on Kansas avenue. He uttered he was going to die then lost consciousness. Coroner Westerfield found it a self inflicted death with no inquest. He had a history of heavy drinking and drifted through Topeka for months.
A Berlin dispatch reports a Post editorial urging intervention only if Spain stays loyal to its monarchy. It warns that any move toward republicans or generals would lose monarchical support from the powers.
London dispatches report Madrid authorities authorize Captain General Augustin at Manila to grant reforms in the Philippines compatible with sovereignty. The correspondent notes Sagasta’s move as prudent and Admiral Dewey’s expectation of native cooperation, with no insurgent moves seen yet.
London reporters say the Washington board of strategy confronts a hard problem due to the elusive movements of Admiral Cervera's squadron. All details are treated with suspicion as Spain's plans may prolong the war and Cuba invasion could be harder than hoped.
Berlin gossip claims Philippines may become a US protec torate nucleus with Pacific island expansion, US allows German steamer Geiger to run the Havana blockade, Madrid mediation offers discussed with Sagasta seeking peace if Cuba chooses its government. Hard Tack Burned reports Baltimore flour mill fire causing 40000 damage delaying government orders. Cancarets ad urges relief. Dallas Santa Fe ticket offer through June with 15 day limit.
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