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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1898
Page
8
A brief medical note from Goan Terstaert reports cure of an itching rash after a warm bath. The fragment mentions areas at painters and buimor, with references to cures and development, but details remain unclear. The wording is largely garbled yet centers on a skin condition improving after treatment.
Camp life program runs June 13 to 24, 1838 with round trip tickets on sale June 12 to 24 and return by June 27. Destination is Santa Fe to the assembly grounds station a half block away. Inquiries to W. C. Garvey, Agent A T. & P. Ry.
A Camp Tanner soldier was punished for breach of discipline by a court martial. Private Brennen of Company M Seventh regiment received seven days subsistence on bread and water and a month’s fine for sleeping on duty. He admitted hearing orders and knowing the punishment. The Seventh regiment marched on a practice around Camp Lincoln. Col Ravensueh of Seventh Infantry received a silver mounted sword from local Catholic societies.
In Columbus Ohio on May 2 a meeting of Sons of Veterans leaders discussed furnishing an entire regiment if another troop call arises. They pledged readiness to respond ahead of other volunteer groups and sought Governor Taft to call them into service when needed. The Governor said he would confer and consider precedence but could not guarantee immediate action.
A reader urges trying Postum Food Coffee as a superior beverage. The ad argues proper boiling for fifteen minutes yields rich flavor and nourishment, insisting on well-made preparation with cream, and warns against sloppy handling to avoid weak strength.
New York May 25 Prof Byron C Matthews of Newark NJ urged in a National Conference of Charities and Correction that state regulation of marriage extend to ensure applicants have means thrift and proper conduct He called for penalties on pauper offspring and argued industrial reform is key to reducing poverty via rational limits on marriage and stricter social standards.
A St John dispatch lists British ships whose coal was seized by Admiral Dewey under implied reimbursement. Vessels include Austria of Tay lor Brothers and Honolulu of Thompson & Co. from Newcastle routes. John V Troop and Celeste Burrill also linked. some reached Manila just in time for Dewey’s actions.
New York reports that Max De Schem Annek was arrested by two private detectives and imprisoned on Governors Island for desertion. He ran a recruiting office during wartime, charging recruits 32 to 10 for false promises of promotions, with generals Merritt and Butterfield involved in the inquiry. A private in Battery FH identified him as a deserter.
Washington May 2 Despite need for a second cruiser squadron Schley and Howell resist detaching their fastest ships. The Minneapolis, the swiftest warship, made 22 knots from Provincetown to meet the flying squadron. Howell’s squadron will shift to the coast with Yale St Louis and Albany forming a potent auxiliary fleet.
A fragment from a New York report describes men aged 18 to 23 labeled as school boys by drill sergeants. The piece questions demand to drill raw recruits, noting the young men are barely graduated from the upper forms and not in school.
The Juvenile Military Organization known as the American Guard trains boys in drill and arms as a patriotism driven program. Originating in New York City No 87 under Principal Beel Boyer, the movement grew to tens of thousands before districts paused. Now graduates aid regular forces deprived of instructors as war ends.
Key West Florida May 25 J J Dorsey a 55 year old Florida machinist was found dead with a bruised face and hands in a yard near the Key West hotel after an assault on two sailors last night. Sailor Wm Carne of the Morrill is gravely hurt after an incident outside a bar. Police, few in number and paid in city scrip, face resignations as unrest grows and arrests have been made.
In St Louis on May 25 the Mutual Life and Accident Insurance association of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers elected W. S. Futche president L. Ziegenius vice president and Wm S. Prenter general secretary and treasurer The ladies auxiliary named officers including Mrs W A Murdock grand president and others The session closed for the auxiliary also reports say the association is prosperous. Saranac Released from Manila to Newcastle N S W ship Saranac Capt Bartaby was ransacked by Spanish boats after outbreak of war but later freed carrying coal for Tofla and owned by Wm Simpson Jr of New York. Reports note a remedy claim and a plant ad conclude.
Honolulu advices report cabinet members refusing to deny U S offer to use Hawaii as a war base. A secret bill draft seeks annexation. Hawaiian senate objects. Dole lacks power to cede without legislature approval. Meantime American troops will have port access and supplies. Tris Bennington remains at anchor ready to sail. A second cable bill seeks Pacific to Japan franchise if subsidy fails. A reception plan for troops en route to Manila is arranged.
A Times dispatch from Hong Kong reports Manila remains tranquil as foreign cruisers pledge protection for foreigners in emergencies. Insurgent leader Aguinaldo landed at Cavite on May 19 and insurgents, lacking firearms, are blamed for delaying an attack on Manila garrison.
In Madera California on May 5 County Treasurer Krohn was beaten and left unconscious as robbers rifled the county strong box. The marble floor shows a blood trail from the vault to the front door. About $60 in silver and a few gold pieces lay scattered. The outer door was forced and blood on the rear porch suggests the robbers fled there.
In San Francisco on February 25 Michael Goss died leaving two wives. One wife, married 32 years, filed for letters of administration. The other wife, married 47 years, claimed a share, learning of the other wife only now. Authorities will untangle the estate affairs and split assets.
May 5 London The House of Commons says the Irish local government bill has passed the committee stage. Sir Charles Dilke and Henry Labouchere, radical MPs, failed to force a fixed day for debating Mr Joseph Chamberlain's Birmingham speech on Sir Edward Grey’s alliance and the foreign service. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach and Chamberlain urged a debate only on a firm resolution with wide support.
Madrid correspondent says Lean Castillo Spanish ambassador to France returns to Paris to pursue negotiations now believed to be financial rather than political. Paris correspondent hints Senor Leon y Castillo aims to float a 50 million dollar loan secured by the tobacco monopoly. Conference Elects Office in New York names G. H. Anderson, Seth Low, Laban Pratt, T. Breed, H. H. Hart, and A. W. Butler. Epsom Derby won by Jeddah in 6000 sovereign race. Gladstone funeral pallbearers include the Prince of Wales and other peers and clergy.
Montgomery dispatch reports General Wheeler of Alabama urging President Wilson to appoint William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska to a high staff position. Mention from J A Poundtree, secretary of the Alabama Press Association, who just returned from Washington.
Brig Gen Anderson and staff remain aboard the steamer Australia at San Francisco and will not depart until Honolulu. He inspects troops. locals report happiness and little crowding aside from the City of Pekin. Col Hart of the Colorado volunteers to embark Thursday for Manila. regiment fully equipped except ammunition to be issued today. Roanoke might carry them though not yet chartered.
London reports Madrid dispatch stating Lieut Gen Corres and Admiral Cervera briefed on Santiago de Cuba defenses. Marine minister works day and night, presenting details to the queen regent. Camara returns to Cadiz with sealed orders to arrange sea maneuvers and speed trials. Capecpon cites Manila telegrams on loyal natives and defense readiness. Rumor claims a Spanish warship captured an American vessel in Cuban waters.
In Madrid on May 25 the chamber of deputies heard a motion by Romero y Robredo Casset Salmerón and Ojeda a Las Viernes supporting barracks at Algeciras and San Roque and an encampment near the neutral grounds at Gibraltar.
Washington May 25 Camp Alger officials detained three men as suspicious Spaniards after guard reports they spoke Spanish Mariano Soto mayor of Puerto Principe Cuban insurgent W H Strocks and American H E McDevitt were held under guard pending Gen Graham order Most pollution charges lack basis and water supply appears adequate
St Louis on May 25 reports Lt Col G C Smith, assistant quartermaster general, is buying all army mules available. In six days purchases reached $972,960 with forecasted tomorrow’s spend near $100,000. Orders were issued to buy without limit. Also updates from Butte Montana note Cavalry troops Mobilizing for Chickamauga under Capt Stivetts and Capt Higgins.
German count and Dutch noble, Count Von Waldek, 25, enlists as a private in the U S Army in Cleveland after serving in Dutch and German forces. He says Spain wronged his country in the 30 years war and he seeks to avenge his ancestors. Wordy ad text and laundry note follow the main item.
June events describe Missouri Pacific round trip fares from Kansas points to Denver for the American Medical Association meeting, with sale dates in June and return validity to July 6, plus travel info and agents. Also mentions summer tourist book, medical ad, and Brazilian Balm cure claim with testimonial.
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