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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1898
Page
4
A garbled Chicago Dispatch column mocks currency talk and Spanish war rumors, hints at Dewey and Cervera, notes taxes and land prices, jokes about furloughs and naval life, and closes with a set of contemporary proverbs on women and friendship.
A muddled Atchison column reflects on money, mothers, and aging thoughts. A drug clerk questions castor oil uses while a local woman endures three marriages. The piece jumbles phrases about debts, fame, and a disputed death rumor, ending with a bemused, fragmentary note.
An extended, vivid account describes Santiago de Cuba and its harbor defenses. Fortifications at Morro Castle with Krupp guns guard the entrance while a bare, rocky coastline and inland hills shape a strategic harbor. The piece notes the city’s irregular streets, a population mix, unhealthy climate, and the strong naval presence. It recalls the Virgins tragedy and Cuban defenses under Weyler era, painting a tense, strategic picture of a key Caribbean locale.
St Thomas May 21 The Dutch cruiser Ariesland arrived from the Auore Islands and reports five Italian ships are to be seen in the area by month’s end.
The St Louis board of public improvements rejected renaming Klis's Wehway to Dewey boulevard. Members argued King’s highway has historic identity, and changing the name would erase it. They noted needed changes would affect 3,000 street signs across departments, delaying action until committee review.
Washington reports growing trespass in California parks as troops cannot be posted due to mobilizations. Supt. McKenzie cites cattle and horses moving through Yosemite, with sheep herders planning armed ranges. Portuguese and Basque herders raise fear of lawlessness. patrols of twelve mounted men may suffice to guard Yosemite Sequour and General Grant. Secretary Pills seeks a $4,000 park protection appropriation via an amendment to the sundry civil bill.
A Washington dispatch notes the battleship Oregon is likely past Barbados and moving at about 13.4 knots. It left Bahia, Brazil last Wednesday and covered 2578 miles in eight days, prompting speculation she could be 500 miles farther north toward Key West unless intercepted.
Thomas Nulty, who in November killed his three sisters and a younger brother to clear space for a wife in his father’s house, was hanged amid jeers in Joulete Quebec. About fifteen hundred spectators witnessed the execution as officials prepared for the ritual.
Severe weather across Kansas injures several and destroys multiple homes near Severy and McPherson. A cyclone north of Severy wrecked Day’s house, left J W Mitchell seriously injured, and his wife and baby hurt. Reports mention another house burned near Ben Mitchell and a cloudburst at Mulvane washing away a Santa Fe bridge. Local towns including Salina and Kipp report heavy rain, flooding, and crop damage as storms move through McPherson county with funnel clouds sighted and crews assessing damages.
Wellington May 21 Prof Haworth of the state university reports a pessimistic outlook for a city water supply. He finds the rock formations impede water movement and suggests that the Nenescah Arkansa or Chikaskia valleys are the only plausible sources, but even these would not yield sufficient quantities. He cautions against spending on prospecting near the city and argues against building a high hill reservoir due to pumping challenges.
An expert argues for a near level main route from a new pumping plant to the city to minimize pumping effort. Prof Haworth warns supplying the city with adequate water is a massive project. Estimated costs to condemn, pay for a plant, build a Nemescah station, lay mains and rights of way range from 175000 to 225000 dollars.
Margaret FE Cody, known to Leavenworth residents as related to the Cody family, was arrested in New York on a blackmail charge amid a long-ago dispute over Jay Gould heirs. The Codys lived in Leavenworth in 1857 to 1860 and later moved to Salt Creek valley before heading to Colorado.
In Hutchinson on May 21, W C Boyd a Malin street meat market operator was found dead near his business with a crushed skull and multiple head wounds. No blood traces away from the body. BH C Myers a discharged butcher was arrested at Great Bend on suspicion and to be returned here. Boyd, 35, unmarried, was a respected resident. Natural gas project for Newton discussed as work to begin within two weeks.
Baseball results from May 21 show Boston defeating Cincinnati 5 4 in Cincinnati. Chicago edged Washington 1 0 as Weyhing held the Senators to minimal scoring. Philadelphia beat Cleveland with a late seventh inning burst. Baltimore toppled Pittsburgh 3 2 in a pitching duel. St Louis defeated New York 2 1 behind Charlie Roper’s strong start. Several other games were postponed or played with limited scoring, including Kansas City Columbus and Milwaukee St Paul. Attendance figures are variably reported.
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