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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
8
A stock train brings a parcel of horses into town under escort. The scene focuses on the arrival and unloading, with local observers noting the method of transport and the orderly handling of the animals. No incidents reported.
A group of vagrants were escorted to the city limits by Chief Steele and patrolmen after a Union Pacific freight incident near Topeka. The three men clashed with officers while two others aided in unloading horses from a railcar. Tramps were marched west of the city, camped in woods, and told never to return, with one remarking that the chief was “all right.”
Kansas State Pharmaceutical convention held one session. F H Snow of Topeka won the test prize in spelling chemical and botanical words. H W Mehl of Leavenworth was second and A Texier of Atchison third. A paper on Cayenne Pepper was read by Dr Walter T Leech. Officials and members listed. protest drafted against a proposed revenue tax on drugs.
Washington May report notes potential delay in action on the revenues bill as Senate debates consent and amendments. Lawmakers discuss timing before adjournment, with signals that prolonged debate could affect passage and future tax measures.
Hubert W Fieldins former deputy commissioner of public works in New York was sentenced to two years and six months in Sing Sing plus a fine of 11700. The judgment relates to losses alleged against the city in a wading and allowance matter.
A Santa Fe company of employes from the Newton division has formed to enlist for Uncle Sam's war. Members vow reinstatement upon return if fit for work, reflecting eagerness to volunteer despite risks. The unit draws mainly from Santa Fe mechanical and road departments.
In Chicago an aspect of the Zion association has formed a military body named Guards of Zion. Two younger members have decided to join the Tilhmots volunteer regiment under Colonel P McGrath, to be designated as companies I and M. The group remains strong and enthusiastic amid the drive to support needs through subscriptions.
Will Leland son of Cyrus Leland and Harry Eagle son of Charles Eagle were among a group of recruits at Camp Leeds. Leland fell asleep on guard duty after agreeing to post duty, prompting waking by fellow soldiers and his father’s admonition about the incident.
The Berkshire Tite Insurance company petitions the supreme court to enroll Henry Schwartz as the insured on the life of Charles Sueinon. The case centers on alleged misrepresentation during application and a staged medical exam. The policy, taken under the alias Lin Bald, appears connected to a staged plan involving the Chesterfield Hotel of Topeka under Charles L. Wood.
The eleventh annual Kansas Republican League convention opened with a sparse attendance and unclear leadership. Delegates arriving by train expected to be few, with totals likely under 75, far below past years. President Caldwell admitted the league's failure without funds and indicated no strong presidential candidate, while resolutions would praise the McKinley era and wartime policy.
The Twenty second Kansas volunteers led by Col Lindsey marched from Nini to Sixth Street on Kansas avenue to the Missouri Pacific depot, heading for Falls Church Virginia. Major A M Harvey rode a prancing horse as cheers rose, an owl on a stick drew curious looks, and a shoe sale placard mocked the barefooted regiment. The train carried the first battalion then the second and third sections, the soldiers singing a farewell chorus that moved wives and kin to tears. A beer incident sparked brief chaos before departure.
Parsons May 26 A blasting mishap in an alley south of East Washington avenue knocked a rock fragment into M. W. Becker a music publisher’s agent canvassing the city He died hours later after receiving a neck wound Becker about 35 lived in New Liberty Ind with a wife and four children The family was notified but no reply had been received Newton May 2 A crowd greeted news that President McKinley called for 75 000 men to form a company in response to a wartime appeal
The Rev. Lyman Abbott’s latest sermon argues that religious thought has evolved over 30 to 40 years. He asserts God is immanent in nature, creation is a continuous process, and revelation unfolds gradually. He questions special providences and envisions resurrection as ongoing, not a single future event.
In New York on May 26 Justice Hookstaver readiness to proceed with trial in Hetty Howland Robinson Green’s $50,000 legal services suit against William E H Stay was cited as settled. Counsel Lorenzo Semple said the case was settled to both parties’ satisfaction. court and parties agreed. Mrs Green not present. Stayton now commands the monitor Jaxon.
Walter Vrooman must answer a charge of petit larceny after a warrant was issued by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Johnson for theft of three polling booths and a table from the 1589 South Broadway polling place on May 17 during the Democratic primaries. The items are state property valued at id. Vrooman retains the items to contest the election of Marshall delegates from the precinct. Election commissioners will show claims by Lee Meriwether and Vrooman that the polling place change was improper.
The Chicago road race delegates learned from Treasurer Roth that the West Park Board has issued a clothing mandate for riders. Full length tights and quarter sleeves are required or riders will be arrested. Some suggested lighter attire like Knickerbockers and long boots, but the decree stands.
Washington May 26 The naval academy at Annapolis is nearly shut for the first time since the Civil War as officers detatch for sea duty and midshipmen are reassigned. Second class cadets are on board ship, third and fourth classes on leave, risking a October reopening with a full course. Also includes local ads and a testimonial about King’s New Discovery for consumption and other remedies.
London reports describe early use of Roentgen rays in India frontier fighting. Surgeon Beevor details X ray guided removal of bullets from soldiers, including back leg and heel injuries, preventing amputations and saving lives as wounded men returned to duty with Gen Woodhouse among cases. Portable unit weighs 80 to 100 pounds.
George Francis Train Jr a son of the sage of Madison Square appeared before Justice Nustrand at the Coney Island police court on a charge of attempted death by his own action. He took a dose of laudanum at a Coney Island drug store but was saved by Dr John Pierce and locked up. He refused to give a reason. He had been staying at the Bensonhurst hotel Beth Beach and is 28, a clerk by occupation. Hotel staff offered no explanation for his actions.
Terre Haute May 28 Eugene V. Debs writes against fusion with any organized party this year. He calls Social Democracy a Socialist party pledged to socialism and refuses to fuse with capitalist parties. He condemns the war craze and urges workingmen to resist cannon boom and seek emancipation from capitalist oppression.
New York May 26 William A Eddy of Bayonne N J announced he has supplied Lieut Wise of the Ninth US Infantry with apparatus to aid capture of Havana Midair photographs will show Havana fortifications from above If successful Eddy plans tests of a large 21 foot kite carrying 70 pounds of dynamite to drop on enemy camps and expects to be sent to Cuba to supervise further attacks
Shawnee County commissioners plan a 31200 loan to the Omaha Exposition to aid Kansas exhibit. County Attorney Geberst Boyle says boards may appropriate funds since no law forbids it, and states the state will likely reimburse counties next session. County Clerk Wright expects the appropriation.
A house on West B street in Tron Mountain is destroyed by fire that killed two children aged nine and eleven and badly burned two others aged four and six. Fire officials suspect an incubator explosion caused the blaze. A. Richter and his wife escaped by leaping from a window. Richter was cut and bleeding from shattered glass. Opening Day travel offers to Omaha, June 1, 1898.
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