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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1898
Page
4
Memorial Day reflections recall fallen heroes from Maine to Gettysburg as the nation mourns the Maine tragedy and Spanish hostilities. News notes Kansas troop appointments, Cavite blockade, and policy debates while urging remembrance of sacrifice and duty.
Ex-President Harrison has been selected by the government of Venne Suela to appear for her in boundary arbitration with Great Britain. The commission will meet in Paris. Gov. W. Cable spoke before a London literary club, surprising some listeners who noted he is white and does not speak in negro dialect. Major General Wheeldon’s campaign cap and its peculiar soft black shade are described. Admire Sampson is identified as a religious man and member of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Washington.
A collage of brief notes mentions Theodore Roosevelt’s failed bear ride, Mrs. Langtry’s acting career in question, and long-standing church and diplomatic ties. It recounts odes to Manny elders, Japan’s heir, a Gibraltar consul, and a prominent US general’s family roots, plus a perilous shipwreck tale of Jim Carlin aboard the Vandalia and a monsoon encounter with Admiral Cervera's era.
A string of light hearted quips on marriages age gaps and dating mishaps. A summer girl’s popularity leads to parties and late night sandwiches with a humorous note on modern courtship and parental opinions. The piece uses playful urban legends about engagement news and social behavior.
A promotional note extols Grain-O as a nourishing non stimulant beverage for children and adults. It claims Grain-O tastes like premium coffee yet lacks its injurious properties, aiding digestion and strengthening the nerves. It touts health benefits and says cost is about a dime per cup.
The Shawnee County Democratic convention formally announced Eugene Wolfe as their candidate for lieutenant governor. Delegates were chosen to attend the state convention in Atchison on June 2 and the district congressional convention, with resolutions endorsing the national Democratic platform and President Wilson.
The revenue cutter Algonquin conducts a trial run on Lake Erie near Findown in 16.2 knots equal to 20.4 mph. Official tests will occur in about ten days between Cleveland and Port Colborne before heading to the coast. The ship mirrors the Gresham and will greatly aid the navy. Beauty ad notices and travel mentions interrupt the record.
The Foscolia collided with the US cruiser Columbia in dense fog off Tompkinsville. The Foscolia sank at 3 a.m. after the bow tore loose and heavy damage left the Briton leaking. all 21 British crew were rescued by Columbia boats, while Captain Evans and his men were landed ashore. Authorities described the Foscolia as a 980 ton iron vessel built in 1879 with London as home port.
The Missouri Pacific offers round trip tickets from Kansas points at one fare for the AMA meeting in Denver June 7 to 12. Tickets go on sale June 5 and 6, good for return until July 6. Consult nearest agent for diversions and Denver to Colorado routes. Townsend G P T A St Louis Ma Topeka Kan.
The Transmississ!pp! and International Exposition opens June 1 with an eight hour ride from the Santa Fe line and connections. Details obtainable from Santa Fe route agents. Peerless Steam Laundry offers quick laundering service at no extra charge.
Newton May 20. Extreme harvest wages are expected in western Kansas as farmers in northern parts bid high for farm hands and teams. Offers range up to $6 a day for a team and $1 a day for a man, with some reports of $200 a day in Barton county and several offers still unmet. Rev H E Purle of Pawnee Rock notes wheat prospects are strong, but labor shortage may limit harvest.
Syracuse New York Onondaga Whisk Broom works may relocate to Hutchinson if shipping rates from the east can be secured Mr Shepard of the factory is in the city weighing the move The Syracuse plant is a mammoth operation with a daily capacity of fifty gross Hutchinson leads other Kansas cities in offers but rate terms must be favorable
The Abilene father of a lieutenant colonel defends his son's horse after persistent slurring by a local paper. He praises the gelding Denmark saddle bred, fourteen generation pedigree, 15% hands high, over 1,100 pounds, sound, black, a rapid walker, perfect gallop, and responsive to signals. He calls the horse fleet, sure-footed, and courageous, hoping it will serve his son well.
Mrs. Gaston Boyd, Kansas music director, receives a letter from Homer Moore seeking a large Kansas presence at the Omaha Exposition convention, with no current state organization. In Winfield, Charles Stradley, a Sumner County farmer, dies after a copperhead bite while drunk, collapsing after a whisky-laden ride to town and medical efforts fail.
Mrs W F Dunlap of Strong City, wife of a noted stockman, died after a gasoline explosion. She assisted the servant, left the room, wind fanned the flame, and upon return tried to move the stove. her clothing ignited as flames consumed the room.
Mrs. D. J. Williams of Marion Kansas reports severe stomach trouble, medical treatment failed, Hood's Sarsaparilla gradually aided recovery after five bottles. She also notes benefits for catarrh and impure blood in her son, endorsing the product as life changing and sold by druggists.
Kansas City Kansas police detained G. G. Ferguson a former preacher and lecturer from Falons Ken after he attempted to leap from James Street Bridge into the Kaw River. He pleaded for permission to end his life and carried a note on his coat lapel. Officials link his actions to temporary insanity and await relatives’ word.
Washington May 30 The house adjourned for Memorial Day and will not consider Hawaiian annexation resolutions this week. Speaker favors full Senate passage before action and resists forcing a quick house vote to avoid a protracted fight and possible longer session. Republican rules members largely back the speaker, delaying action until the revenue bill clears the Senate.
New York May 30 The greatest carnival of the year for school boy athletes will be held at Berkley Oval on June 10. The National Inter scholastic Athletic Association of Americans will conduct its third annual championship. Promising contestants for track and field will attend from all sections of the country.
May 30 London Lambeth county court awarded 176 damages to a newsboy injured by a whip blow from a driver on William Waldorf Astor's newspaper carts. Sudie Emden said Astor would not have defended the suit if he had heard the evidence. Advertisements follow for Hellard's Snlw Liniment and various remedies and local shops.
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