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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1898
Page
4
The piece surveys the Spanish fleet situation with Admiral Cervera and Commodore Schrey, noting press optimism and battlefield fantasies. It also covers John Sherman’s cabinet resignation stance, the call for new war gear like a diving bell, editorials on Hawaii, and a fatal hatpin incident prompting potential bond revenue debate and pension cost figures.
The Chicago Tribune surveys experiments in weaponizing new fighting engines. It notes Gymamite cruisers and Vesuvian replicas failing to meet wartime hopes, while monitors like Ericsson’s remain pivotal. Despite repeated failures and repairs, armored cruisers and battleships exceed expectations, with crews aboard Dewar, Sampeon, and Schrey delivering gallant performance.
The clippings reflect wartime chatter from Emporia to Parsons and Ark City with Savagely mixed quotes on home front duties, wheat and meat prices, and political postures. Newsrooms report hawks and doves, noting inflation concerns and public sentiment as summer life and picnic plans linger amid war talk.
Snippets from Hutchinson News El Dorado Republican and Wichita Eagle mix domestic humor with local chatter. Notes on quotas, funding, and public taste drift through casual jottings about marriages, widowers, doctors, and groceries.
The column strings together various historical and literary figures in brief sketches. It mentions Thomas Towndrow, an aging reporter, General Jameont a French commander, Edison associates, General Welker, Nietzsche, Theodore Roosevelt Tolstoi Ishen and Mme Weyler with snippets about their lives, work, and backgrounds. The tone is a collage of biographical glimpses and quotes.
Mrs John Fairman of near Lath Branch east of Port Scott died during a surgical operation for stomach trouble. A tumor weighing several pounds was removed but she expired mid procedure after consults with doctors. Local notices include an unrelated advertisement for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
A fragmentary ad notes a June sale offering Rogers make knives and forks set at 1.47. It mentions C. H. Morrison at 505 Kun Ave and includes a dubious hair remedy testimonial. For sale by druggists.
Engineer Rollo on the Missouri Pacific line with the 50 achieved an historic 63 minute run from Topeka to Emporia. The run beat the 62 mile schedule by 19 minutes, despite crossings at Osage City and Reading. The effort capped a string of record attempts on the eastern Santa Fe division, with Jolly and Rollo as the lead crew.
In Newton Charles Jones becomes day switch tender at the slip with Comrade Thompson on night duty. James Pierce promoted to foreman of the half and half engine. Rudolph Schirmacher and James Ryan switch tenders at the cart ridge retary feud. Frank Beyhier visits family in the boilershop then heads to Samman for a few days. Ben Thewas the Topeka copper smith spends Sunday in town. A rumor claims Wen attracts Newton about twice monthly. Master Mechai Gavitt could fill a Kansas regimental colonelcy if needed. An electric repair crew from Topeka was in town today after a coach fire. Charles Isonburg is ill. August Soth poisons hands while handling crewies and rests. George Rathburn’s brother joins volunteers at Qt- Tawa under W. J. Miner who will run the electric Heht Station near the new tea plant.
From Wellington report notes Henry Bante Bellermaker on a claim near Alva during a Gaya visit. Engineer A Anderson and Fireman J M Hentzell traveled to Woodward after their engine 97. Twenty two carloads of material for the Pecos Valley line moved through Thursday night and three more Friday night. A Wells Fargo refrigerator is operating in the region and perishable goods are being handled. High water at Alva disrupts operations.
Saturday duties note necessary transfers across Ball Fork as Santa Fe pactangers move. Mrs. George Keller of Coffeyville, visiting daughter Mrs. A Anderson, returns home. Mrs. L E Garside of Atchison, former resident, visited Rev and Mrs Long, goes to Medicine Lodge. Locals urge Santa Fe to run special trains for winter assembly accommodation.
The Katy rock crusher at Sweeney will start early in June, creating many jobs. Kansas railroads face increased taxation as railroad assessors require all lines to report their total rolling stock, inside and outside the state, to apportion tax based on Kansas mileage. Only two railroads, M. E. & T. and Memphis, had reported so far. Decoration Day witnessed open Santa Fe shops in Ottawa. Effective June 1 Santa Fe will check bicycles for free on routes through Colorado, Arizona Territory, and California, allowing only one bicycle per passenger. Southern Kansas implement dealers report delays from eastern firms unable to meet current demand. Atchison Globe notes Switch engine No. 98 of Missouri Pacific has a whistle famed in Atchison for years, while engine 43 wore out long ago but was rebuilt with a jacked-up whistle.
Fort Scott May incident reports Missouri Pacific machinist Will Hopkins of South Main street injured at the shops when he paused to adjust a drill as a fellow worker swung a sledge. A two inch laceration opened on his forehead but doctors expect no lasting danger after treatment.
In Brooklyn and other leagues crowds turned out for afternoon baseball. The Brooklyn game saw scattered hits with Cincinnati taking an early three-run lead that held. Giants, Phillies, and Orioles posted notable hits with mixed outcomes. Attendance figures and score lines noted, including Boston Chicago and Washington St Louis games. A railroad promo and a laundry ad appear amid the sports items.
Wichita reports at the county board meeting plans to establish a rock pile for the county jail and fix a western entrance road. A stone yard location is likely near a county lot by Missouri Pacific tracks on Central avenue with possible rock placement on Maple street. The move aims to save farmers wagon repair costs and curb sandy road conditions. Detectors will be used in parks to catch bird shooters, who will be arrested and jailed until fees are paid.
In Weir City on May 1 a miners meeting at the Cherokee Lanyon smelters demanded removal of Spaniards alleged to be in sympathy with Spain. Superintendent Cockrill discharged four workers after hearing the charges. The men also pressed for biweekly pay, which the superintendent expects will be granted.
William Good, a 16 year old boy from Neosho Falls, swallowed a silver dollar and underwent a delicate neck incision by Dr Eastman from Kansas City after local attempts with tweezers failed. The operation at Central hospital was successful and he rests, expected to recover.
George Stakely of Newton narrowly escaped being trampled to death when a cow struck him in a stock shipment trip from New Mexico and Arizona. Francis and Rowland transported 1,550 cattle with transfers to Eldorado, Galva, Walton pasture, and Putnam ranch. No fatal injuries. Stakely survived after rescue and hospital check. George White of Crittenden, Arizona, suffered facial injuries from a stock prod after a pole struck his face during the drive.
Wichita authorities consult with police on arresting men who persist in shooting song birds in city parks. A general ordinance bans shooting birds in the city along with a special ordinance on birds, with penalties cited.
A serial claim praises the remedy for female nervous disorders linking weakness to many ailments. It asserts the tonic strengthens organs, calms inflammation, heals ulcers, and supports later maternity. Testimonials include a wife restored after illness and a doctor’s endorsement.
A plan to visit the Transmississippi Exposition in Omaha is set as the main activity. The event highlights regional displays and industrial showcases with anticipated crowds and organized travel arrangements.
The Santa Fe shopmen weigh a June 16 annual excursion with a new site option. Committees led by Dan Lane, W. L Jury, and G. W. Betts will survey St Joseph, Kansas City, and Leavenworth for a suitable picnic venue. A motion to start the trip in Omaha via a Trans Mississippi Expo visit gains broad support among workers. The plan aims for a Friday night departure from Topeka with a full two days at the exposition, offering a time-saving, enjoyable alternative to typical small-town excursions.
An advertisement touts Dr Davis ant head ache remedy claims a quick cure for sick headache malaria liver troubles and rheumatism. It promises vegetable ingredients do not weaken and will invigorate the stomach and bowels. A customer testimonial from Ohio and West Virginia lauds Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and mobility restoration. For sale by druggists.
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