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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
4
The article mixes U S war talk and policy hints about the Caroline Islands and Nicaragua canal. It notes Dewey and Manila blockades, Cervera’s fate, and possible moves on Hawaii and Manin, suggesting potential U S territorial reach and urgent wartime decisions.
A fragmented Civil War era plea urges restitution of captured banners to Union soldiers. The text extols loyalty to the flag, speaks of Sherman’s march to the sea, and invites descendants to honor the banner bearers who fought for the United States.
City Attorney Woods announces a rewards plan to convict liquor sellers and gambling operators in Wellington. Rewards include 100 dollars for gambling convictions and 200 dollars for district court gambling convictions. Also 100 dollars for liquor sales under malt terms. no payout without conviction and imprisonment. Information must come from others, payment after conviction, and names kept confidential. Applies to violations after the 25th. In Emporia Julius Kowalski, 22, electric company worker, killed by a live wire during trimming.
Kansas City May 27 Twenty eight states and territories contributed to this market during the last year excluding milk cows 22581045 head of cattle 370e0cb7 head of hogs and 23128700 head of sheep total 728,282 head of stock In the United States cattle hogs and sheep 38024400 or grand total 1081482 head of cattle hogs and sheep Territory tributary to Kansas City accounts for about 65 percent of the national total plus additional cattle hogs and sheep from the republic of Mexico
Lawrence May 27. The Illinois state board of health visited Lawrence to inspect Kansas university preparatory year medical study. The visit follows a regents meeting action to grant official standing so graduates can seek credit at other institutions for examinations.
Atchison hosts Kansas Pharmacists association session with debate over site, Lawrence prevailing by a single vote. A feature address by a Kansas pharmacist covered Cuba and Trinidad locations, while discussions touched on chemistry education and regional ties among retailers and colleges.
Henry Miller of Atchison and his wife are missing after a steamer sank near Atchison on May 27. Reports say his fate is unknown and about 40 people are feared lost. The incident involves Miller, a former Missouri Pacific employee, and the search continues for survivors and details.
Fragmented local item notes floods of favors, gifts, and travel gear in pockets and purses, with housekeepers keeping items in medicine closets. It references a suicide attempt or self-harm case where two men took poison but survived, attributed to love troubles. A military note announces Lt. W. F. Clark of Baker University joins his regiment in Kansas, to embark for Cuba, with earlier arms calls and departmental instruction halted for the year.
In Topeka, directors clash over shrinking the proposed auditorium by up to 80 percent to cut costs. Most oppose smaller seating, arguing it would rival existing halls. Estimated total project cost about 39,000 with 23,000 on hand and 10,000 in coal funds. about 4,000 more must be raised before work can start. A public canvass and a downtown display are planned to drum up support ahead of a mass meeting likely in June.
Local items report Kansas State University will close June 2. Weather and city events fill the day with rain, parades, and patriotic ceremonies. Police, war effort notes, and Topeka civic updates echo across schools, rail lines, and local businesses.
San Francisco on May 2 reports businessmen secured donations of shoes socks underclothing and other necessaries for Kansas volunteers. The men, worn from service, lacked opportunity to replace clothing before being sent west as general shortages pressed relief efforts.
An 1864 battlefield graveyard tale accompanies a political bid by Sam Peters for Newton postmaster. The piece notes Peters has long sought federal judgeship, mentions a failed district scheme, and depicts Johnston as a rival to block Peters. It recounts Johnston’s Civil War injury and Grand Army ties as context.
A miscellany of political maneuvering, wealth and scandal. Mentions Peters and district politics, Rufus Hatch and Jay Gould connections, Steinway estate troubles and rumored misappropriations, Governor Walcott’s militia commissions, and a humorous anecdote about a Hong Kong club encounter. Also quotes jokes about Dewey and foreign affairs commentary.
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