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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1898
Page
4
A fragmented 19th century newspaper fragment discusses tactics likening vanishing tricks to political manipulation. It critiques patronizing recruitment rhetoric, laments wartime distractions from public interest, and notes fears of treason and press plans revealing government military operations.
John J. Ingalls argues that Anglo-Saxon race destiny drives American expansion from Plymouth to the Pacific. He claims Spain obstructed territorial growth and warns war will yield indemnity and future immunity, urging open lands, markets, and a universal self-government creed. The piece emphasizes expansionist zeal and a growing imperial outlook.
Washington May 18 Gen Pitzhugh Lee asks the war department to appoint two former officers to his personal staff. Maj Jaime D Ferguson of Baltimore, Lee’s adjutant general 1862 war end, is named for a position. Maj H F Mason of Charlottesville Va son of ex Senator Mason, once quartermaster on Fitzhugh Lees staff, is also proposed. Maj Howard S Wives of cavalry US Army is named as general Lee’s inspector general. Confirmation by the president and secretary of war is anticipated.
A Portland report details buffalo meat and buffalo veal entering the market from Idaho reservations. A six month old calf sold to a local butcher drew offers up to 40 cents per pound with pelt included, later sold carcass-only for 33 1/3 cents per pound. The butcher notes potential Chicago demand and the overall rarity of such high quality hides.
In Chicago on May 15 Rev Dr Thoms condemned attacks on the Polish Christian mission on Blackhawk Street and Ashland Avenue. After Baptist service several hundred men stoned and smashed windows, striking neither the pastor nor his wife. Police had been warned but withdrew as trouble began.
Severe damage from recent floods in the Indian Territory devastates crops in Verdigria Grand and Arkansas valleys. The South Canadian River has altered its bed, washing away railroad tracks and a bridge, with land now dry where water once ran. The channel change shifts many Creek nation farms into the Choctaw nation, affecting owners' citizenship.
The Arkansas City Traveler reports A D Prescott and Charles Ptsterer plotted a prank on J Mack Love before a Santa Fe flag raising. The plan timed a staged question about water service to trap the colonel, who avoided the gag by not attending the event and remained away.
The Topeka council met May 16 with all members present and Mayor Fellows presiding. Minutes from May 2 were approved. Petitions for sidewalks on Clay Street and Grand Street were referred to streets and walks. A selling offer for lot part of Sec 30 was referred to finance. Several requests to release owners from brick walks were referred to streets and walks. Bid readings for auditorium construction were rejected and bids referred to the auditorium committee. City engineer estimates and architect fees were noted for the auditorium. A plan to add a stone engine house and cost estimate for a new electric plant were discussed. The electric lights superintendent was instructed to buy a wagon for plant use. The city clerk was instructed to adjourn. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised.
Pittsburg May 18 plans by the Window Glass Workers association may close the Window Glass plant and end the fire season early. A seven day notice is required before any American Glass employee can leave work. L A 200 voted for a May 23 notice and May 20 shutdowns. The executive board approved the plan, aiming to curb production and finish the January fire. Workers plan cooperative factories including a Converse Indiana plant with a 12 pot furnace and $500 cash bonus plus a donated site and a gan well.
A vintage advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing non coffe substitute for children and adults. It claims to aid digestion strengthen nerves and be safe pleasant and not a stimulant. Priced about a nickel to a quarter, with sellers Geo W Stansfield and Miller's Pharmacy listed.
The Cooper case against the M. K. & T. railway returns for a fourth trial in district court. Charley Cooper seeks 10000 dollars for loss of a leg suffered 11 years ago. Attorneys Humphrey Hudson Inc. EL Crider aid defense. jurors named. Defendant previously won judgments up to 5757 dollars on technicalities. A separate note tells of Mrs. Curtain's recovery with Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. Large rail ad promotes Denver line via Pueblo with Pullman sleepers.
Train return fare Fort Scott and return priced at 3.83 with departure May 14 to May 18 inclusive. Note mentions eligibility for return travel and references a familiar medical remedy endorsement wording.
Denver May 8 Globeville aroused by a new school, alleged to be an offshoot of recent elections. Parents accuse teachers and Principal Oliver Fm Huuer of cruelly beating a nine year old, and Miss Tillie Brinker and Alice Richardson of whipping another pupil. Reports name Mrs Mary Gavin, Asa Speing, and Max Mailich among involved parties.
At a state convention in Birmingham Alabama a district of the United Mine Workers comprising about 1000 miners organized with W R Fairley of Pratt Mines as president The move follows years of non affiliation and signals a general wage movement ahead of July 1 price terms already rising at Warrior and America mines with 600 men affected Officials expect a shift away from basing contracts on pig iron prices
A Washington wholesale druggist reports quinine prices climbing due to war needs. He notes the U S military buildup and fever prevention for soldiers will drive demand this summer, with speculators already profiting and one person investing $10,000 in quinine two months ago.
In Jefferson county near Village Creek Falls two prominent planters Nelson Cummings and Samuel Stewart quarreled over a fence line. They drew revolvers in a buggy fight. Cummings was fatally shot in the abdomen. Stewart escaped with his wife unharmed as their buggy was bullet marked. The report notes the incident followed a church return and involved a fatal outcome for Cummings while Stewart survived.
May 18 reports show Atlantic City buzzing with guests despite hotel capacity and rising costs. A citizen offers to donate a flagpole and flag at the corner of Tennessee and Atlantic to honor the nation’s glory, with acceptance uncertain.
Independence Kansas reports rising streams after a cloudburst in the region. Government gauges show water levels near twenty feet, with rapid increases since yesterday. A local advertisement touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment for instant relief and healing of reportedly inflamed piles.
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