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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
6
Saturday edition notes effort to give all candidates a fair show at primaries. Shawnee county factions clash over wards and delegates with Dave Mulvaney and supporters backing Seaton, while opponents claim anti Seaton forces in Second Ward. Journal characterizes coverage as partisan and discusses possible delegations and stance toward governor race.
A letter to the Capital editor argues for fair treatment of Seaton’s gubernatorial bid, challenging claims that the First district is solid for Seaton. It notes Atchison and Niphan counties may oppose him, Shawnee not committed, and disputes over delegation to the state convention. J. G. Blonecker signs.
The First ward anti Seaton forces are active and last night a strong deteged tion was melevted. It is thought that a majority of the delectives are for Co Negation. The Second Ward Anti Seaton Delegation Has the Popular Minister at the Head. The anti-Seaton forces have selected action delegates in the Second Relogaes Alternates. Wm. Lewis x A Alexander. James Harris. W. CG. Wittersey. H. Kelley.
A Fourth ward caucus selected anti Seaton delegates divided among Senator Hessin Major Hood and Mr Coburn with C J Drew and P J Bonebrake as at large picks. Drew disavows Haeton support and seeks an uninstructed delegation while the list includes many local names and alternates.
The Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific roads sever their friendship over rail contracts for the Twenty second regiment. The Missouri Pacific secretly arranged a government contract to move troops from Topeka to Washington, angering Santa Fe leaders who had backed a pool plan. Santa Fe vows retaliation as traffic shifts away from Topeka and Kansas City toward the Missouri Pacific.
The Swedish American Guards, formed to answer the second call for volunteers, decide not to respond now as most members are married. Secretary A. V. Lindell resigns. FC. Fagererubs elected to fill vacancy. Members may join by contacting the secretary at 726 Kansas Avenue. The unit numbers about 12 and has received messages from Lindsborg residents seeking to join. Meetings held every Monday night. Also advertised are excursions to Kansas City for the Dewey celebration with round-trip train fare of $2 and Santa Fe service.
Manila reports indicate Spanish commander Au Susti follows Blanco in publicizing supposed American defeats. A Manila paper claims Baltimore disabled by an onboard explosion and describes American landing attempts at Binucayan leading to arms capture by Spanish forces.
Madrid May 26 dispatch details Admiral Cervera s squadron arrival at Santiago de Cuba. The Infanta Maria Teresa entered the port at 4 a m on May 1 flying the admiral s flag, followed by the Vizcaya Oquends Cristobal Colon and the Pluton with the torpedo boat destroyer Furer arriving soon after.
General Miles issues an order detailing uniform colors for different arms and ranks. Officers wear dark blue trousers, infantry in light blue, artillery and engineers in scarlet, posts in white piping, signal corps in black, and emerald green for the engineers. The note also mentions a Madrid report about Lieut Sobral and a suspected Spanish spy, with claims of identity disputed.
Jefferson City May 26 Governor Stevens protests treatment of Missouri volunteers at Chickamauga dispatching a telegram to General Bell in St Louis. He urges a reliable envoy to visit Camp Gad and seeks War Department action. Missouri will provide one black and two white officers under McKinley’s second call.
President John P. Keating of Chicago denounces English plans to ally with Ireland, calling the proposed treaty a death knell for Irish agitation in America. He accuses English press of spreading pro Spain and anti Catholic lies, urges a public campaign to reject any alliance, and warns against the symbol of despotism the union jack.
Low rates Kin ieare. Bis 6S 0 for round trip. Tickets good for return at any time from June 12 to July 6, 188%. The Santa Pete line runs all its Colorado trains through Pueblo and Colorado Springs to Denver. Lights day coaches and chair cars by axle electric light. Rock ballasted track and automatic black signal system assure safety in transit. Details on application to W. C. Garner, Agent, A. T. & S. F. Ry.
Friday May 27 designated as patriotic day by the G A R in public schools. Topeka schools will host a program with Capt. Waters and Dr. Fisher among morning speakers at 8 o clock in the high school. Afternoon assignments list numerous teachers and pupils guiding city schools through the 2 pm program with detailed classroom allocations across Harrison Clay Park and other schools. G A R Blue post members plan visits to Quincy and Garfield, Fort Pillow post to colored schools with clergy representatives.
A warrant will be issued today at the request of Mayor Charles A. Fellows for the arrest of George H. Evans on criminal libel charges tied to an Advocate article alleging improper handling of state house contracts. Fellows defends the propriety of his actions and says the old story was investigated two years ago with fuller details published then. The case could reveal more if brought to trial.
A fragment announces a Chautauqua Assembly at Winfield with a suggested plan of a few leisurely days. It notes Sante Fe tickets sold for 5.75 dollars for June 13 to 19, 1898, with a return limit of June 24, 1893. W C Garvey is named as agent for details.
New York May 26 It is understood at the Brooklyn navy yard that the cruiser Topeka would probably sail for Cuba before the end of the week to join the blockading squadron.
Reporting from New York on May 23 a test of four shell explosive devices disrupted telegraph lines at Sandy Hook. The blast, triggered electronically at distance, felled the Wintern Union site wires for nearly half a mile and briefly cut Gov Island Fort Hamilton communications. No injuries were reported.
The May 20 report notes mixed sentiment in wheat with expectations of market manipulation in May options and some July buying in limited quantities. Corn weather remains bullish, receipts listed, while soy and pork/lard directions show varying moves. Kansas City livestock sees native steers and Texas cattle prices with mixed sales and stocker activity.
The readable text fragment references market items and receipts but lacks coherent names dates places or events. Limited readable nouns hint at bulk sites and packs, but no verifiable facts to anchor a proper item.
Receipts show mixed activity with meat demand steady, wheat markets slow. Heavy shipments numerically listed include 15,196 head for certain categories and regional factors impacting price movements at the Chicago Livestock Market.
Fresh wheat receipts and New York Money Market notes appear with mixed moves. Liverpool shows wheat and corn prices rising modestly while Chicago area receipts forecast for tomorrow hint at grain activity and dollar values.
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