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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
4
A fragmented Topeka State Journal page cites editorialized items on war, admiralty, and political views. It mentions Admiral Cervera, Dewey, Funston's regiments, Cervera’s plans, Spain, and U S government actions. Also notes childbirth, local politics, and reflections from a New York paper.
Snatches of a Chicago column offer aphorisms on brokers and mortgaged houses, noting shortcomings in handling clients and praise. The text references figures like Schump and Roger Minnore, hinting at wisdom growth and parental discipline, but the passage is incomplete and oblique.
The Atchison Globe piece riffs on love stories and social norms with sharp humor. It mocks women on bicycles in bloomers, marriage dynamics, and appearances influencing respect. It riffs on city manners, country migrants, and spectators watching brides for signs of sorrow.
Prince Bismarck voiced strong opposition to the war, blaming U S provocation and Washington's sincerity questions. He warned America must avoid frictions and adopt a broader policy, criticizing Anglo American ties as improbable and stressing Germany should nurture good European neighbors rather than chase race based alignments.
More than 30 Porto Rican refugees reach St Thomas aboard the Rodriguez after bombardment of San Juan forts on May 12. Reports say eight Spanish soldiers were killed and others wounded, Morro Castle damaged, and the palace shot through. Spaniards claim victory while refugees report ongoing terror and evacuation to avoid American guns. Freeman Holstead, jailed photographer, may have been wounded, with conflicting accounts.
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Day met with Japanese Minister Hoshi to discuss the Philippines situation. The talks stressed a clear understanding between Japan and the United States on the Philippines and Hawaii and downplayed potential European power tensions. Minister Mosh disavowed any protest against American occupation of the Philippines.
Washington May 19 Secretary of the Navy disclosed that the battleship Oregon completed her voyage from San Francisco around South America and is now safe. Details on whether she has joined Admiral Sampson’s fleet remain undisclosed.
Passenger traffic on the Santa Fe remains brisk both east and west with Californa travel on the limited and regular trains unusually strong. The movement of thousands of soldiers and their equipment keeps extra cars in near constant use and leaves fewer coaches available. A friendly rivalry grows between shopmen as departments try to raise the tallest flag pole.
The Santa Fe departments contest for the tallest flag staff sparked a series of raises. Lumber yard workers under Foreman Stockham claim a 63 foot pole win. Car repairing yard men under Foreman Elliott claim 63 and a half feet. R Symmes, flagman at Fourth Street, proudly flies a 20 foot flag at his small pole, the only personal flag owned by a single individual. Symmes, an old soldier, stands out in the competition.
The Canadian Pacific passenger department says a Montréal to Vancouver service will begin May 29 and aim to cover the distance in 100 hours. Important sidings are being added, with plans for a second track on some stretches to speed service. The train will stop only at major stations if the plan is carried out.
Chicago May 4 The Burlington road has decided to meet the Santa Fe ten cent rate on cattle shipments between Kansas City and Chicago and to apply the same rates to Omaha and intermediate territory. Other western lines will likely adopt these rates at once. Freight men expect a very active rate war over cattle shipments across the Missouri basin from Kansas City to St Paul and across the Chicago to the Rocky Mountain region corridor.
Blacksmith Kinney of Newton sustained an eye injury during a Saturday celebration while firing an anecht. Mr and Mrs Jay Fox of Pond Creek Oklahoma visited Newton friends. Former Santa Fe employee Jay Fox has many old Newton connections and prosperity is noted. Locomotive engineers and firemen anticipate the impact of monster freight engines in service as freight traffic expands. The Santa Fe and Frisco lines recruit crews for ore transfer projects and announce a test of new engines.
A historical column notes travel and rail developments across the region. It mentions Burlington fast trains to Omaha starting May, Santa Fe shop celebrations in Chanvre, new Duluth transfer points, and a Guatemala railroad contract with U S management. It also covers local shifts like the Dewey station and Pomeroy House leasing, plus worker moves and construction progress on road projects.
Os Locke returns to Newton from town. Williams and Glass join the roundhouse force as new wipers. Engineers Tom Eriry and Deyeorraux take on new duties on engines 264 and 2356. Several locomotives, including 906 33 22 and 21, shift for service and heavy repairs. staff changes touch depot clerks, boilermaker Struby, and storekeeper Kinsey amid a wave of routine reassignments.
Conductor J M Romer reports two large bald eagles attacked a brakeman two miles south of Kellar on the Katy main line. The man defended himself with a sap and a stick, shoving and striking until he frightened the birds away. The incident suggests the eagles nested in the nearby woods.
From Ottawa comes word that the Santa Fe tool room has been remodeled to admit more light and improve convenience. The Commercial club has received ten portfolio numbers of aphoristic reproductions of Gis "Aster Bury, views of Cuba and Hawaii from the Santa Fe Hallroad company, and the Missouri connection is noted.
An old time notice describes Hood's Sarsaparilla for headaches and indigestion, priced at 8 cents, and reports Santa Fe depots lit with engine headlights. It notes a new mammoth air compressor, the No.6 passenger car ready for service with modern features, and shop improvements at Santa Fe with layoffs due to water in the engine room.
Delegates from local labor groups traveled by train to Mattoon to tour the proposed enemy home site and hear two federation reports. The business session resumes with debate on forming a national federation of all labor organizations. One report supports federation, another opposes it. An extended discussion is anticipated.
Eighteen new Santa Fe crews will operate into Emporia with ten from the Oklahoma division and three from the middle division. They will run extra trips between Emporia and Arkansas City and Wellington and shift to regular trains on routes 37 25 1 and 43. Five crews may move families to Emporia as staff changes occur. Gatemen added on M K and T freights to curb ride sharing and boost revenue. Runaway stock cars at Raton caused a near miss with no track trains involved.
Local notes report Washburn College to close June 15 and Bethany College to close June 1. Also listed are a string of diverse items: a measured rain led to half an inch on Tuesday evening, John Hubb plans a residence on East Tenth Street, attorney H G Larimer cites a possible suicide, Frank P MacLennan attends a Chicago Associated Press meeting, and Washburn baseball faces a college league game Saturday. A building permit is issued to Rev A M Reynolds for home improvements at 1251 Mulvaney Street costing 400 dollars.
A May 18 dispatch lists principal ships bound for Spain’s Cape Verde fleet. Armored cruisers Vizcaya Almirante Oquendo Infanta Maria Theresa Cristobal Colon and torpedo boats with armaments, speeds, and crew figures. Descriptions include tonnage around 7,000, 20 knot speeds, 500 officers and men, multiple gun calibers, torpedo tubes, armor, and projectiles weights.
Advertises low round trip fares to Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver on June 5 and 6 1898 with a one fare plus 2 09 for the return. Tickets valid June 12 to July 6 1808. Notes Santa Fe operates via Colorado routes with day coaches and chair cars by the electric line and safety by automatic block signals. Also mentions excursion by Santa Fe June 7 with routes to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Loulalava New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Bishop J S Mills of Denver to preach May 22 at United Brethren hall. recounts his visit to missionaries in Rotifunk Africa.
Camp Fire with Home Comforts runs June 11 to 24 inclusive with a return by June 2 1998. The Santa Fe line to the assembly grounds station is noted as the best option by Agent AT and F Ry.
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