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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1898
Page
6
A dense advertisement details numerous yard patterns in silk and wool, with varied prices per yard and bulk quantities. It touts up to date novelties, bold reductions to reduce stock, and claims patterns cover the newest styles with limited duplicates among patterns.
A garbled report from Topeka references Z R B Dry Goods Store at Kansas Avenue and an ongoing murder inquiry involving Sheri Cook and others. Police and sheriff officials are cited amid questions about evidence, possible suspects, and investigations, with mentions of ex Sheriff Wilkerson and a Mr Callies in a tense, unresolved case backdrop.
Washington May 25 The president sent nominations for postmasters including J Morgen Neodesha E Johnson Seneca Oklahoma Willam N Walker Stilwater and G Li Vandenter Oregon G F Atherton Minneapolis. Interior John Jensen Indian agency and other agency appointments noted. French cabinet meets in Paris May 2 amid reshuffling talk and ministerial stays. Supreme Court vacation updates and a social event advertised at K of C hall May 24 with tickets 25 cents.
A Third ward caucus showed support for Seaton while delegates will vote freely at the Republican state convention. The list of delegates and alternates includes J. P. Davis, L. Clark, V. Wolff, W. Sterne, F. Westhouse, G. N. Elliott, A. J. McCate, E. Menaucott, Wm. Howen, Homer Boughton, T. Lindsay, and others listed for Hessin Hood Coburn and Edwards factions.
May 25, 19XX the transport staff with sail is announced to sail for Manila Unit in the afternoon.
Washington May 25 The sundry nations appropriation bill to fund U S representation at the Paris exposition has not been formally taken up by the conference committee. Members show caution, balancing diplomacy, party colors, and alleged Franco Spanish war sentiment while some oppose any appropriation unless a French hostility event occurs.
Quebec dispatch reports Senor Polo warned before sailing that Admiral Cervera’s squadron planned to damage the American coast, including Portland Maine and a powder mill. Plans shifted after American coal interests blocked coaling, sending the fleet toward Cadiz via Santiago de Cuba. Spain bets on fever, Blanco’s troops, and high costs to deter the U S.
London commentary notes mixed American sentiment in today’s papers. The Morning Post prints a fierce anti American denouncement by Stewart Erskine while the St James Gazette shifts toward sympathy for the United States. The Westminster Gazette urges British American understanding amid Monroe doctrine concerns and European pressure. Counts Valencia relief funds gain from Lady Clan William and the Duke of Wellington.
Chicago naval volunteers en route to Tampa arrived in Louisville Kentucky May 25. They were met by local citizens at the depot and hosted at a prominent hotel in classic Kentucky style. The sailors cheered amid festive greetings and sang songs emphasizing their Illinois origins.
About 250 Rough Riders from Black Hills travel through Chicago en route to join Colonel Klesby’s Third United States Cavalry at Chickamauga. The march underscores Union forces assembling in the field as the campaign advances.
Lieutenant Meyler US A reports San Mesa harbor mine field finished and channel fully protected. A patrol steamer will arrive from San Francisco soon and sentinels in boats beyond the mines will warn approaching vessels. A 12 pounder brass cannon at Ballast Point backs up the warnings and violators may be fired upon.
A Topeka society item covers a grand reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Parker on Quincy Street for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The ceremony featured Stilax canopies, elegant gowns with lace and chiffon, jasmine scents, and floral parlor decorations. Nearly two hundred guests visited the Parker home as guests in green white pink and other palettes moved through rooms while piano mandolin music filled the evening.
A small wedding featured white silk and carried orange blossoms with bridesmaid Miss Nellie Dustin in blue organdy over blue silk. Groomsman was Mr. Alford Hornby of Danville, II. After the ceremony a dainty supper followed. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Commings of Argentine, Kansas, with only relatives and a few intimate friends present.
A. W. Bean, Swift & Co. local packing house agent, disappeared Saturday night. A bar believed to belong to him was found in an alley near Fourth street. He had about 900 dollars in checks and a little over 50 dollars in cash. J. B. Kennedy of Swift & Co. is puzzled but does not think Bean fled voluntarily.
The day brings a burst of heat with shade readings around 90 degrees on Raleigh Avenue and 55.2 degrees in the Columbus building weather box. Forecasters expect continued cloudiness tonight and Thursday as the heat lingers and asphalt radiates heat from the sun.
The Mutual Life Insurance company of New York has dismissed its injunction suit and a $20,000 damages claim against Kansas Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall. All dismissals are at the insurer’s cost. The cases ended with McNall’s complete victory and a potential move to obtain authority to resume business in Kansas. A criminal proceeding against McNall remains, with U S District Attorney Lambert expected to act.
The funeral for Florence Mary Stewart is held this afternoon at Grace Cathedral with Rev Dean J W Sykes presiding. Bethany girls sing as pallbearers from the P S C B of the First Congregational church include Geo Thacher Jack Tasker Chas Morwin Ed C Cox Harold Cartledge and Everett Akers. Burial in Topeka cemetery. Floral offerings from friends described as elaborate.
Edward Wilder proposes a series of grand entertainments in the auditorium to raise funds after completion. Tickets would be sold in advance to secure the necessary money. A midsummer fair or Jubilee is also suggested to benefit the Auditorium fund. Citizens and business leaders are invited to a mass meeting to decide on actions.
An 1898 Topeka dispatch warns Capt. PH Coney to return home as Topeka papers report Seaton’s Second ward bid in doubt. In Leavenworth Capt. J M H Coney acts on orders and returns. Also Fifth ward voting precincts are realigned per Arthur Capper.
Moderate buying by shorts and higher prices in wheat amid light receipts. Spring wheat in good condition with harvesting begun in Georgia and Texas. Washington crop output up due to rainfall. Corn futures rise on late planting delays. Provisions trade light. hogs weak, cattle and sheep steady to lower. receipts and shipments detailed for hogs, cattle, sheep, and other grains.
Market notes report fresh receipts of wheat and assorted commodities. Silver, bonds, and sugar futures are touched with price movements as London and Liverpool price readings filter into New York trading.
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