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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1898
Page
5
Social and personal notes report a new pew club named the Tuesday Night whist club to meet every alternate Tuesday. Members include Miss Kate Gunther and Miss Arle Heart among others while gatherings feature card parties and visits with friends across Topeka and nearby cities.
Washington reports Congress may authorize early muster out of volunteers as regulars fill gaps in the army. Volunteers in Manila and elsewhere seek release while the War Department weighs sending regular regiments to replace postholders. Available regulars from the western coasts are eyed for recuperation and reinforcement before redeployment to the Philippines.
National Naval Reserve officers discuss the national security role of reserve forces and the potential impact on wartime preparedness. The debate centers on mobilization, funding, and legislative actions, with public pressure and congressional involvement influencing the plan.
In St Louis on November 2 Mr William Corwine of the Merchants Association of New York discussed an anti scalping conference and efforts to compel express companies to cover war taxes and duties. He described plans to form district representation and coordinate rapid action in large cities to curb high express charges and to move packages at lower costs via new fast delivery methods.
Washington dispatch says US Consul Gibbs at Tamatave Madagascar reports bubonic plague has broken out there. The cable notes the outbreak began recently and aims to inform officials and citizens of the danger and the need for precautions. Authorities assess the situation and monitor further developments.
Police seized a North Lincoln Street brick building linked to C O Sethness amid a moonshine operation. Three distilling stills were found with capacity up to twenty gallons per day as federal agents moved to assert control over the site and its contents.
Advertisement notes for SILVER LEAP product line featuring Joe Siery Relish Chow chow and Pickles Cateup from Maude by Otte Kuehns & Co. Items appear in a grocer’s marketing fragment with brand mentions and vendor names.
New York and Nevada report a bluff amid reform circles about the grant terms for a transisthmian canal through Nicaragua. The Grace syndicate seeks a concession for the Inter Oceanic Canal project with Cardennes Aenocal and Nicmigus partners, ending October 3, with renewal terms past six months after notice of completion.
New York New York Nev M Rev Dr Thomas Hall will not succeed his father the late Dr John Hall as pastor of the Fit Avenue Presbyterian Church. He was slated for the chair of Christian ethics at Union Theological Seminary but controversy and opposition derailed the plan. Hall, a graduate of Priston University, studied at Union Theological Seminary and served several churches before resigning from the pastorate.
The Spanish mail steamer Villaverde carrying Marshal Blan c, former Cuban captain general, and his suite departed Havana for Spain at 1 o clock this afternoon as of November 3.
City physician Mitchell reports 32 milk sellers registered. New ordinance requires any person with a cow and selling milk to obtain a license, free of charge. Food Inspector Parnsworth will survey dairies, assess arrangements, and decide license issuances. Registrants may extend until January. enforcement planned for noncompliant households.
Large assembly of forty priests from the Wichita diocese marks the tenth anniversary of Bishop Hennessy consecration with a synod and celebration in Wichita. In separate notes, United States District Attorney Lambert says he would likely dismiss the criminal case against Insurance Commissioner Webb Meal for interfering with the Sarees as Shutting the insurance company. Hillman case legal actions are noted as resting after an indictment and motions to quash.
New York November 30 The Journal reports that R E Eddy a Chicago lawyer in the city for two days has nearly completed a plan to combine interests in the linseed stock. Eddy aims to merge the notable linseed concerns to create a country wide staking arrangement and influence in the market.
Nels McConnell announces quarantine was raised on two cases of pinbirt near Kansas Avenue and Monroe Street. One new diphtheria case reported in the family of Charles Adama at 1268 Lincoln Street, the first west of Kansas Avenue and distant from prior outbreaks. Another existing case remains on Crane Street near the Santa Fe Shops. officials plan fumigation in a day or two.
Providence Nov 30 Block Island has been heard from as the blizzard rages. The island is wrecked with shattered hotels and vessels torn apart. The 24 event fishing meet is a total loss. The three masted schooner Lexington of Matthias Me is lost. The Martha's Vineyard railroad engine destroyed. The echooner Velitia of St Johns N S likely total wreck.
Al Haysiy Bert Russet and Jack Durkin, Topeka jointists convicted last term, entered county jail today after their appeals to the court of appeals were dismissed for failure to file proper briefs. Each was fined 201 dollars. Hassel and Larkin got 0 days, Hayslip 30 days. Costs exceed 100 dollars. Hassilp, paying, runs a saloon in Atchison and hopes for a pardon. others will likely pursue the same.
General Gomez stated Red Cross aid arrived for Saint Spiritus and Trinidad residents but relief may be temporary. He warned further famine unless broader government action ensured permanent food supply. Officials pledged to push permanent relief if aid continues and thanked the Red Cross for support while awaiting further shipments.
Savannah Ga Nov 36 The transport heater left this port Monday for Cute with the Fifteenth U S infantry on board is still in the river four miles below town after being pulled from the mud yesterday by six fags. It was pulled off today for the second time and is now anchored awaiting the clearest conditions.
Nov. 20 The Minneapolis delegation and committee from Chicago and St. Paul met to set terms for the next general conference. Chicago offered 26,000 dollars but Minneapolis raised the bid to 80,000 dollars. Tomorrow the committee must secure a suitable auditorium. the current venue expires. If Chicago does not raise the bid the assembly will be held in Minneapolis.
An unclear report notes Joseph Leach solving a case until the next term and a defendant, Babcock, held in Stina ne county jail at least until next June.
Local column lists visitors from Rossville and Silver Lake, upcoming entertainments at Lukens Opera House, church group meetings, chrysanthemum show at Second Presbyterian, and prizes at a dancing and social event. Mentions guests from Jackson Street and Park Street, plus an ad for EW Hughes selling goods on Kansas Avenue. Sugar news brief from San Francisco and a short notice about a ship sugar treaty follows.
Washington war department moves to exhume all soldiers who died in the Santiago campaign. Graves locations, shin names, regiments, and kinship details are being mapped for a formal return to the United States. Remains will go to relatives or Arlington National Cemetery if no kin. Ship departure to Cuba slated for mid December or January. General Wood prioritizes avoiding yellow fever risk before transporting remains.
The armed forces of the United States of Central America, aided by Nicaragua, have retired from Salvador. This suggests federal organizers may deem further attempts unwise. President Zelaya of Nicaragua and President Steerd of Honduras met at Cotinte. prospects for Nicaragua appear peaceful.
Emperor William rumored to publish accounts of his Palestine tour. Reports note possible resignation of Haron Von Guxtatus over wording of a royal telegram. The regent protest letter's tone triggers debate amid military and cabinet tensions. Also mentions rheumatism cure claim and Ecuador's state of siege proclaimed.
The Wyandotte in Washington is described as derided by the Doerd of construction and now in an unscwikeworthy condition at the League, with six knciast. Pull tunciiskes of the Walidotte cist remain.
Iowa officials release results from the recent election with officer names and total vote figures. The report notes a 4 million gold vote total and references New York financial announcements as part of broader coverage.
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