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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1898
Page
5
Sunday school teachers in Shawnee County pass a resolution reaffirming support for prohibitory liquor laws and opposing constitutional changes or local option efforts. The long, messy article also notes pardons for Enema and Patsy Ashby, a pardon deemed a sport, and reports on a separate military relocation and a political reprimand.
Washington dispatch says Secretary Alger sent an answer to the war investigating commission. One commissioner said the reply did not answer key questions about camp sites and embarkation at Tampa. The commission plans a supplemental report and may seek another explanation from Alger as hearings proceed.
Rome reports that Admiral Di Canevaro has halted the sweeping naval programme to save 40 million lire. Government aims to balance this year with a 2 million lire naval credit and avert a projected deficit of 17 million lire. Political crisis avoided as budget outlook stabilizes.
Major A E Ransom, state record keeper of Iowa for the Knights of the Maccabees, arrives in Topeka to lead instruction of focal tents through Kansas. He will likely settle in Topeka, staying two weeks before making a permanent move with family, moving from Mason City, Iowa, to Topeka on an early date.
Leavenworth reports the Democratic committee nominated Frank P. Fite William to represent the Beyrath district in the legislature and he accepted. Nomination papers were filed today. Ward was placed on the bucket after Dr. Neely withdrew.
Leavenworth October 10 A local independent political organization of free negroes was formed in the city’s First ward with plans for expansion before the election. W Hazteridge was named president and H Jacks vice president. Captain Moore complained about delayed freedom and criticized Republicans and Democrats for racial promises. The note mentions inclusion of a colored ticket and guiding principles for the group.
A busy Topeka social page reports Mr and Mrs A W Dang hosting a seven oclock dinner for Miss Anna Bose. a Hudsons club opening with many guests. numerous visits to Kansas City Emporia and Omaha. a string of gatherings at homes across Topeka including thimble party invitations and a society donation social at the Y W C A. travel notes include trips to Lake, Chicago, Kingfisher and Mexico City with return plans and family visits.
Col H C Lindsey reports the Twenty second Kansen volunteers will be mustered out as originally intended. He says no intimation of countermanding the muster exists and expects the process to start next week and finish by November 1. The army reorganizes on a new basis and those troops are not in the reorganization. A plantation cake walk and social is planned by the Select Premis at Red Men's hall. Chicago via Sante Fe. No change. Aurora cigar prices listed.
Geronimo voices cautious outlooks on the Minnesota Indians and the fate of his people. He recalls wars, land losses, and broken promises by the Great Father, condemns forced schooling yet sees schooling as a possible path if accompanied by meaningful support, and predicts the end of large Indian wars as the white man’s expansion continues.
Kansas City Wyandotte county Republicans bolt from the old ticket and nominate a full county slate at a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Riverview. County attorney Irwin E. Grow wins nomination. Probate Judge J W Bower. Clerk of District Court Walerm Deal. County Superintendent N Altman. Coroner D G Martin. County Commissioner L W Folsom. Rep Ninth district C H Inge. Eleventh district George Brown. Eleventh district to be filled by central committee.
Charles W. Vosmer, an aeronaut, fell from a balloon at the Chutes in Golden Gate Park, receiving serious injuries. He hung by teeth to a trapeze strap, swung clear of ropes, and was tossed about fifty feet into the street. He is expected to recover unless internal injuries are found.
In Chicago on an October day Jo an 2 Jesson, a motorman on State Street Line, suddenly went insane and drove the train from Twenty second to Madison Street with passengers aboard. After danger passed his reason returned, he sought police care and was confined. He later recalled nothing of the run, with a possible head injury blamed on a lever release at the car barn.
A Munich dispatch reports the death of Blanche Willis Howard American author widow of Dr Von Teuffel former physician to the King of Württemberg. Known as a novelist and contributor to magazines in America she lived in Germany for years and drew a diverse literary circle. Her works included One Summer and Seven on the Highway.
The supreme court held in Matney v Logan that courts favor marriage settlements and ante nuptial agreements should be carried out per intent. The case details Matney and Harriet Linn with a 1865 marriage and 1879 divorce, later reconciliation, a clause restricting property interests, and a 1890s suit to set aside a deed. The court ruled the husband had no property interest in the homestead, which would pass to his wife's heirs after her death.
Report from Filpt Michigan says Grand Aisne suffered a wide burglary with most businesses and homes entered. Moody's blacksmith shop, the grist mill, two elevators, and the Flint and Pere Marquette railroad office were looted. trunks ripped, safes rifled, and valuables stolen. Sheriff McCall and four others detained.
Chicaro reports the Chronicle states ships Oregon and Iowa will not reinforce Dewey. Commodore Albert Kautz, new Pacific Squadron commander, travels toward the Pacific coast. Likely no immediate moves to Philippine waters this year, with a permanent presence planned in Hawaiian waters.
Orders issued at Camp Wikoff for the Seventh Infantry the last regiment there to depart. They move to Fort Wayne and Fort Brady for ferrison duty, likely to depart within a day or two. Five hundred mules two hundred horses and 175 army wagons to St Asaph near Washington. Lone Star railroad er to haul to New York before tomorrow night.
A petition by Fred W. Lukens of the Chicago Virden Goal company led Judge Owen Thompson in Springfield to issue writs of injunction against Virden figures. Writs returnable in January. Officials began serving papers as strife escalates. Miners from Springfield arrived, Governor’s stance keeps troops away. Lukens to confer with the governor. leaders threaten action if provocation continues.
Attorney General Boyle returned from a campaigning tour exhausted and ill with a sore throat and fever. He spoke outdoors in Kansas City and another area on Saturday before arriving home, where a doctor ordered rest. John W. Hreldenthal is covering his duties in Washington today.
Sheriff Cook and Deputy Williams returned from Kansas City with a box of plunder tied to four youths named Charles Stornell Seth Rosenbraugh Fred Roseouraugh and Earl Cafferty. The teens aged 15 to 20 confessed to holding up two colored men near Garfield park and stealing items traced to Topeka. Some loot was found at a Kansas City Kansas home linked to the Stor nell family. The youths were arrested in Olathe on suspicion of train robbery.
Major T J Anderson reports indications the Mudoc trip to Omaha will depart Rock Island depot at dawn. Ten passenger coaches planned to prevent crowding and ensure space for all. Large Horton ac company and Topeka excursionists expected. Also, a runaway horse and buggy on Kansas Avenue caused a spill near Fourth and Kansas, injuring several bystanders though not seriously.
In North Topeka items share social visits and small ads. Miss Mabel Fouett returns from Kansas City to visit Bertha Spencer. Mrs J K Todd travels to Wichita for treatment. Mrs Bradiey and child head to Denver after visiting Aaron Sheet. Maud Kennett elected Sunday School president. Mrs Munk returns home from Wormers Missionary meeting. Myron D Taylor appointed land register. Choctaw and Chickasaw nations appoint tribal officials.
Advertises Omaha round trip for 3.50 via Banta Pe with Tuesday departure October 11 for President's Pay exposition travel. Details routes Topeka, Denver, Salt Lake, Portland, and San Francisco, with Santa Fe and Union Pacific lines, dining cars, Pullman sleepers, and six-meal options. Also notes 6.30 departure to Omaha and 6.50 listed times and 5.70 fare to St Louis via Santa Fe.
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