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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
4
A fragmenting page from a Topeka State Journal issue blends wartime commentary and international politics with local notices and oddities. It references figures like Mr. Gladstone and Secretary Long, mentions submarine questions and the Cape Verde squadron, and includes stray ads and editorials about local police rules and lynching laws, plus scattered town names and items.
A garbled passage depicts a sordid person chasing money and status, mocked by an Atchison girl who hoped for a simple life but faced pretense and social expectation. The text reads like a moralizing vignette about money, parade obsession, and deception.
A garbled column recalls Commodore Dewey famed for fighting spirit, noting his son in New York and other figures. It mentions ex senatorial and political reshuffles, Governor Blick of New York facing ire for a Thirteenth Regiment incident, and Ottawa women rebuked by Lady Aberdeen for behavior.
New York May 20 membership in the Women s National War Relief Association rose as social figures including Miss Helen ens Mrs George Headly Mrs W Carleton Mrs Charles A Boyt nee Elijah Kennedy and Mrs Frey Grant joined. The organization now directs funds to the surgeon general and uses a pledge system where each member signs a loyalty pledge of 2 cents and collects 10 for children.
Mrs Martha E Scott was crushed by a revolving storm door while entering a Fulton Street dry goods store in Brooklyn on March 15. She suffered a broken leg and never recovered from the shock, with family blaming the attendant for allowing the door to rotate at dangerous speed.
San Francisco May 20 report from the North China Daily News describes an assault on Li Hung Chang as he entered the emperor’s audience hall. A man in black hid guards and struck at Li’s head, then tried to seize him. A guard’s sword saved Li, who continued to his interview. officials responsible for the lapse were degraded.
Authorities raided most of the Little Way side stores in Grac City, seizing items and disrupting commerce. Details on arrests or motives were not immediately available, but investigators continued harvesting evidence and interviewing witnesses. Local merchants reported losses and possible investigations into organized shoplifting rings.
The Kansas movement narrates a scenic rail journey from Denver to Laramie. It describes cheering crowds, store raids for refreshments, snowbound plains, and a stop at Ames monument. Privates Ferguson and Baker suffer pneumonia and dizziness aboard the first section. Arrival near Rawlins and Utah line expected by night.
Passengers aboard the steamer Morgan City report two large slides on Valdes glacier April 30 and May 1 near Copper River Alaska. About 100 were caught with only three killed Joseph Furner of Chicago B Antwerp of Minneapolis and A Johnson of Bureks Cal among the deceased. A fourth possible survivor was mentioned but not confirmed.
Washington on May 20 reported Senate confirmations of postmasters for multiple states. Kansas nominees include J A Schmidt Ellsworth, W B Gresson Paola, M M Beck Holton, and William Kessinger as surveyor of customs at Kansas City, among others.
Indianapolis May 20 Gen Harrison praised Gladstone as a rare combination of statesman orator and scholar with first rate abilities. He noted Gladstone's serene faith pure home virtues and benevolence making him worthy of knighthood beyond British peerage.
Major and minor league items show Cincinnati beating Boston 5 to 4 with Jake Beckley producing key hits. Baltimore shuts out Pittsburgh 4 to 0 behind Kitson. Washington defeats Chicago 7 to 6 as Isbell loses in the first inning. New York defeats St. Louis 7 to 1 while Louisville tops Brooklyn 4 to 1 in a tight game. Postponed games noted due to rain and several score updates across other cities including Columbus and Milwaukee.
Harrisburg May 20 Governor Hastings said he would go to Washington to consult the War secretary about the second call for troops. He noted applications are on file sufficient to organize an army of 60,000 men and that volunteers will pass through the national guard system with strict medical examinations to cut future physical rejections.
The First regiment of Nebraska arrived at the Mole yesterday afternoon in three sections on special trains. The trains were from two to three hours late due to unavoidable delays. About 700 men and officers are in the regiment.
An advertisement touts Horehound Syrup as a delicious health drink aiding digestion and nerves. It claims to be non stimulant and suitable for children and adults, promising relief for coughs colds throat and chest troubles at low cost from Geo W at a listed address.
Hutchinson May 20 The Seventh district renominated Jerry Simpson for congress by acclamation though absent, with a letter promising his return to campaign. The convention loudly backed Governor Leedy and the administration, cheered the war against Spain yet warned Wall Street to observe strict neutrality or face disfavor. Judge Andrews presided, J C Johnson secretary.
The will of Willigan Lilly of Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania is the largest ever filed, with probate in Hutchinson on May 20. It is recorded in over 25 Kansas counties as part of the estate, which includes substantial property. William Lilly appears as principal heir, with many nephews and nieces left sizable fortunes. The Kansas portion of the estate is a small part of the whole.
Manhattan, May 20 The Manhattan Republic a leading Poist baper of Kansas has been sold by A A Stewart and A H Hoskins to Sylvester Fowler of Topeka who takes charge at once Mr Hosking retires from the management Salina's Curfew Law Salina May 20 The city council of Salina has passed a curfew ordinance The hours were fixed at 9 o'clock In summer the age limit being placed at 16 years.
Newton May 20 H B Baker a Frisco fireman was arrested and jailed charged with being John Collins of Topeka the youth linked to the murder of his father J S Collins a week earlier The man was released afterward his description matching Collins perfectly per authorities who had word he might flee Topeka
Washington May 20 Inventions by Lieut Cratchley and Mr Snell propose a lighter cheaper submarine cable system able to be layed at 20 knots. A ship could deploy 760 miles of cable with one drum arrangement and maintain slack to absorb ocean bed irregularities. If tested successfully, 700 mile links could be established in about 29 hours, with night work feasible and minimal supervision.
Foster & Co have sold corn for shelling work in Folleville. It will require not less than 10 cars to batch 7 bushels per car. Price understood at a certain rate. Entoy Pacific to haul the Foster portion. road has facilities in Belleville which Rock Island lacks. Likely bring elevators on Rock Island right of way. elevators currently on Union Pacific right of way.
Courtland Kansas May 2 The Courtland Park association formed and charter to be applied for. Twenty acres secured adjoining town. A beat mile race track to be built at once with trees stands an amphitheater and other improvements for ball games and picnics. Batemin elected president C A Kimball secretary. Florence May 20 Charles Barker president of Marion County Bank of this city dies at home. Geo Hartman visits then finds him in barn.
Denver reports from the National Stock Association describe severe drought damage on California coast ranges. Rainfall was only half an inch with days of soaking needed. cattle, weakened, must be moved from drought districts, and up to 30,000 head may be compelled to leave the state as ranges burned and grass scarce.
The trial of a new 15 inch gun at Fort Trumbull startled New London residents who feared a hostile vessel in Long Island Sound. The gun, loaded with 100 pounds of powder and weighing 450 pounds, fired from about 20 degrees and produced a 100 foot water plume. The projectile traveled 5800 yards on a charted path, and the test was deemed satisfactory for harbor defense near Plum Island. Additional gun carriages and fittings arrived for installation, with transport planned to the inland dockage and onward to the fortifications.
The commissary department reports progress on meat supplies for the expedition. Sufficient livestock will be shipped to provide one fresh meat ration daily for twelve days along with fresh vegetables. The supplies will be placed on transports as fast as possible before casting off.
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