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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1898
Page
3
A noisy fragment about the Merritt system extending to the Philippine Islands and native pride. It mentions Spanish ships, Dewey, Schley, Lampein, and a Monterey warship’s defenses and fighting power. The text hints at events around a Cuban war veteran returning and plans for displays while discussing local council spending and church divisions.
The clipping blends stray remarks about Spaniards joining Indians, Kansas/England politics, and war era sentiment with brief musings from Hutchinson News and Chicago Proverbs. It mentions possible trials, peacetime taxation, and social commentary on executive ability, charity, and love. The text reads as fragmented editorials and quotes from multiple papers.
Key West May 28 Naval circles foresee strong Cuban resistance in the impending invasion. Spaniards reportedly amply supplied, with a powder factory operating day and night. Cuban coast patrols and torpedo boats are larger than expected, while 120000 seasoned Spaniards are said to be ready. A Havana rumor has provisions improving yet. The navy yard is praised for efficiency and prompt supply to allied vessels.
Washington May 28 A letter from a Dewey shipmate praises Admiral Monte for his gallantry in battle with the American fleet near Santiago. The admiral stood on deck as his Maria Cristina burned and sank, transferring his flag to Cuba and fighting to the end amid heavy shell fire. The correspondent recalls Farragut’s and Drayton’s moments and conveys admiration for Monte and his crew.
A testimonial advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies impure blood and cures painful ulcers. Mary A. Waite of Winfield Kansas claims two bottles improved ulcers, with four bottles leading to full recovery and improved sleep and work. The ad touts Hood's as the best blood purifier and lists price and availability.
Ten thousand people gathered in Lexington to witness a civic and military pageant and a governor led review of troops. Breckinridge introduced Mr. Watterson who delivered a laborious speech on war, Cuba and moral duty, urging national action under a flag of freedom and humanity.
George Parsons of 103% Madison Avenue, largest stockholder in a major iron mine near Santiago de Cuba, proposed to bottle up the Spanish fleet by sinking ore-laden ships at the entrance to Santiago harbor. He offered his mine for the project and sought government use. The mine lies about 20 miles east of Santiago, three miles from shore, with railway access and harbor-ready water. Parsons suggested loading ore onto old vessels at nearby wharves, sending them to Santiago, and sinking them to block the channel.
New York May 2 Rear Admiral Exben urges prompt enactment of a law penalizing vessels that armist minefields or ignore patrol boat captains. A bill drafted two weeks ago under Major General Wesley Merritt awaits action in Washington. The push follows stalled progress on funding for coastal defense and the Mosquito Fleet buildup.
Tickets to opening exercises on sale May 31 and morning of June 1 1896. Round trip fare available, limited to June 6 1896. Apply to agent Santa Fe Route for particulars.
In Hutchinson on May 28 the police court heard a scene as the second cook from a city hotel struck a waiter girl in the nose with a biscuit. He was fined $5 and costs and told that a young woman's face is not a proper target for biscuit throwing.
A well dressed young man entered two Ottawa millinery shops on May 28 and purchased hats and accessories with forged checks. He used checks drawn on a non existent Crane & Co. bank, shifting to a third shop before leaving with goods and altered currency. Sheriff Church was notified and holds the forged instruments. The man was described as about 30, slender, in brown clothes, with a large nervous signature.
Hutchinson May 28 County Superintendent J I Dayhoff says Reno county will face a teacher shortage this year. Causes include higher exam standards and border exam tions plus math teachers enlisting in the Twenty first Kansas regiment, likely delaying returns.
In Philadelphia Record advertisement S R Miller of Robertadile Pa praises Cuticura ointment and Cuticura Soap for curing a painful hand rash. He describes red watery blisters, itching, skin tearing, scabs, and nail damage but reports nails now grown smooth and fingers healthy after using the products.
May 2 Wellington report: city Marshal Shawver found a hunchbacked Russian Jew asleep near stolen goods in Jack Allen’s wheat field east of the Reno nursery. He was jailed. likely to be liberated and told to leave the county. Stolen items include three doors from John T. Stewart, a bridle from Tush Taylor’s father, about a dozen Barstow plants, an oleander from James Beard, and a butter bucket.
Leavenworth County Prison reports Thomas Isaacson, a former Fort Leavenworth soldier convicted of desertion, escaped custody by climbing through the jail roof while at work. He was recaptured after entering a North Leavenworth house to steal clothes for a disguise and pleaded petit larceny to avoid the penitentiary. Isaacson allegedly said war was on and he wanted to be in it.
George Hartung of Junction City died at C. Cross farm after a rifle discharged while his companion Robert White stood nearby. They had gone to fetch a beer for a Junction City butcher shop when the gun, placed in a feed trough, fired as Hartung bent to remove the animal’s head. Hartung leaves several Junction City relatives.
Clay Center May 28 commencement week draws crowds as kindergarten tots delight mothers, eighth grade graduates address the audience, and alumni gather for high school exercises. Capt Joseph Waters of Topeka delivered the oration of the evening.
Emporia reports a threshing machine owned by EB Little was moved thirteen miles north during the recent rains but became mired. Last night unknown persons set fire to the machine and it burned completely in the road.
Fort Scott plans a rogues gallery with photographs of criminals. Chief Monahan has begun the collection, receiving images of burglars Ryan and Anderson. Also notes Kansas University commencement week events including a June 2 concert and June 5 sermon by Rev. William Colledge. Chanute mourns G W Farrelly, former postmaster, funeral held Thu afternoon. he died in his mid-? years after moving from Illinois.
Atchison May 28 The state board of pharmacy examined thirty applicants and reported that the following had passed for registered pharmacists with several others named as assistant pharmacists. Names include Adams Sabetha Chapman DeFord Elliott Maral Lyman McIntosh Rogers West and others with Coffeyville Chautauqua assembly plans noted for late June. A Kansas man, McCracken, set a record in Intercollegiate athletics at Pennsylvania University. A sensational local cow acid incident is reported in Wellington.
A cyclist named Champion was struck by a mule while riding along Lodi Street near Jackson Boulevard after a mule surged from a group of two that were being led along the street. Champion was unconscious with a fractured skull but survived after bystanders assisted him. physicians report grave injuries with slim chances of recovery.
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