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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1898
Page
6
A dramatic contest looms as a sold out event or rally could surprise Governor Leedy on election day with high turnout and unexpected developments shaping the political landscape.
A Kansas newspaper exposé claims Republicans pressed black soldiers of the Twenty third regiment to vote for their ticket in Santiago. It alleges bribes and political maneuvering linked to Governor Leedy’s commission, Olden, and officials in Topeka, with Curtis or Leland named in the alleged orders.
In Omaha Dinsha Neb on October 22 crowds greeted the arrival of a presidential party. Citizens lined streets, arches and decorations framed the procession while government and civic leaders mingled. The parade featured color, banners and a cheering crowd along the official route to the city hall.
A fragmented notice lists events and names including Mrs Butler Mota Soprano and Apollo Saarielgo with unclear roles. It mentions Wednesday after and a 20 cent admission with coal supply arrangements through Davies. The readable portion hints at a local school event and a general announcement.
Washington reports that the interior department is fielding inquiries about Lafayette service land grants. The General Land Office notes Congress authorized war secretary to issue warrants for over 11 000 acres in Pointe Coupes, Orleans Territory. A township, granted in West Florida, lies north of the 5th range and was patented 1825 with Tallahassee later built partly on the site. An original Lafayette deed in Paris shows his name written as Lafayettis, settling spellings.
The Belgian mail steamer Princess Josephine collided with a three mast sailing vessel during passage to this port. The sailing vessel was believed American and severely damaged with unknown fate. Passengers on the mail steamer panicked until safety assured. Earlier Dover reports the Norwegian bark Ala from the Baltic for Port Natal arrived damaged after a collision with the Princess Josephine.
Paris February 12 The American and Spanish peace commissions adjourned after a fourth session with no unified draft for the final treaty The Philippine question remains unsettled though American and Spanish delegates exchange views and written replies The Americans seek a quick conclusion while Spaniards push for Cuban debt and postwar arrangements before resuming talks Friday
Salt Lake City Utah Oct 19 The first annual meeting of the Union Pacific railroad was held here yesterday with 7 shares present in person and 896 743 shares by proxies The original board of directors was re elected including Oliver Ames Horace G Hurt Geo Q Cannon T Jefferson Coolidge Jr John W Doane Louis Fitzgerald George J Gould E H Harriman Maryin Busbitt Henry B Hyde Otto H Kahn Jen wells Miller Winslow S Perce Jacob H Schiff and James Stillman
Transport notices describe travel to Topeka with arrival around 6 10 pm and a round trip fare of 78 cents. The text mentions the Union Pacific line and returning services, aiming at next day travel options and a single fare around 100 dollars in inconsistent units.
Paris October 12 The peace commissions of the United States and Spain debated a plan to assume the Cuban debt in exchange for taking over the entire war debt and war materials in Cuba and Porto Rico Spain insisting on guaranteed Cuban debts The talks were described as animated with both sides precise instructions from their governments and contrasting views on the protocol’s principles
EmaGry of Chicago named permanent president of the Federal Steel company. Directors include J Pierpont Morgan H H Porter Marshall Field Norman B Ream ElG Gary Hubert Bacon D O Mills Samuel Mather Roswell P Flower C C Cuyler Nathaniel Thayer. John W Gates and Samuel C Spencer expected to join soon. A major shipbuilding plant near New York is proposed for steel merchant vessels and warships.
Receiver James L. King lists acts booked for Topeka next month at the Grand Opera House. Sousa Band, Frohman’s company in The Girls Left Behind Me, Al G. Field’s Minstrels, Smythe & Rice in My Friend From India, Daniels and company in The Idol’s Eye, Murray & Mack in At Piney Ridge, Tim Murphy in The Carpetbagger, A Royal Hussar, the Ferris company, a Parlor Match newly revised for the season.
A report states Dr Cr Wetmore, former superintendent of the Topeka asylum, has packed his household goods and headed for California. The note suggests his departure was prompted by a threatened legal action over his resignation, though he says he has no plans to leave Emporia or the city.
Travel notice for a Kansas University game in Ames Iowa on October 15 offers a Union Pacific service departing at 12:20 a m and returning to Topeka at 6 10 p m or 3 30 p m the same night or next day One fare is 74 cents for the trip with various return options.
Cleveland October 1 The annual convention of the association of surgeons to the Pennsylvania company has elected officers for the year President Dr Joseph Finon Cleveland secretary and treasurer Dr George O Stemen Port Wayne Ind first vice president Dr J S Hunt Chicago second vice president H Lewis Washington Pa The spelling and punctuation reflect OCR.
Malta, Oct 12 A Manila port office order allows Nipress feesetered no Spaniel property and the United States flag to be displayed. German vessels El Cano and Nuss tea Senora del Carman are now under American supervision between Manila and outlying points. Refugees are reported to have been moved to safety boats, with Bulucan dispatch boat expected to join service. The port activity has returned to normal as two merchant ships arrive daily and coastwise trade continues.
Paris Oct 12 The sale of Emile Zola house and furniture to cover 20,000 francs awarded to handwriting experts in the Dreyfus dispute proceeded only after avid bidding. A walnut table, originally 120 francs, reached 32,000 francs, completing the needed sum despite forged letters linked to Lt Col Henry and Mirbeau’s risk.
The Polish patriot Count Bosenta praises Topeka as refined and cultured, contrasting it with other Kansas towns. He notes his past as editor and patriot, his adventures in Poland, and his favorable theater observations here. The piece suggests political bias and warns of potential trouble if readers do not notice.
Late yesterday rear applications for divorce were filed in the district court while three marriage licenses were issued in the probate court. Names include Anna M Stender and Robert J Stender, Anhie Bradshaw and William Bradshaw, M L Tucker and W H Tucker, and Billiean Christian and George B Christian. The probate action also lists licenses for John McDaniel and May Adams, Paddy Shea of Wichita, and others.
Cleveland news reports John D. Rockefeller will provide funds to buy land and construct a substantial brick and stone settlement house in Cleveland's Italian district. Named in honor of Rockefeller's daughter a leading figure in kindergarten and day nursery work, the building aims to serve local children and families.
Paris reports dispatches to Major Marchand have arrived and a further reply will be sent to Cairo. French and British papers debate the Fashoda crisis, stressing France's position and urging calm, with Delcasse praised for handling the British ultimatum and France urged to keep rights to the Nile outlet.
Pittsburg hosts the Knights Templar contest with a long program and an exhibition drill near Syyhen ey park. Past Grand Master James H. Hopkins proposed amendments to the constitution and statutes, including triannual Washington conclaves and lodge affiliation rules. Prospective encampment sites include Buffalo and Louisville as Kentuckians push to host next, with the election of the next grand junior warden shaping the path to grand master.
Cardinal Gibbons reported from Washington that Pope Pius XI appointed Archbishop Chappelle of New Orleans as apostolic delegate to Cuba. Chappelle, currently on a special mission, will return to New Orleans after this assignment. he is now in Rome awaiting confirmation and will resume duties at his archdiocese.
Mabel Smith a Colored resident of Rareville is jailed for attempting to destroy township prison by breaking a window and removing bars to free her detained sister. She was caught in the act and faces court. Also notes a Sante Fe ticket proposal offering a ten day extension and a $3.50 rate to Ormada if 250 Odd Fellows attend.
An Ames Iowa report mentions a K U game in October with a Union Pacific train at 8 20 a m. A Ladies Shirt Wall is laundered so colors will not fade by Peeriess Steam Laundry standards.
An Associated Press market report notes Liverpool exports and U S demand boosted wheat prices at Tolnays market. Receipts were heavy and speculative buying pushed futures higher with December advancing before fluctuating and then stabilizing.
A garbled text block lists shipments receipts and items like wheat and glass with odd codes and prices. It mentions totals, dates, and firm names but lacks coherent structure or clear events.
A scrambled market report notes New York activity with sterling demand and bankers’ quotes, plus a dividend update: Great Northern Railroad raises annual payout to 7 percent. Forecasts for commodities show wheat and cotton movements, with East Coast weather and international market cues shaping prices.
A partial advertisement from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper seeks a competent girl to perform general housework. The readable fragment notes the employer or address as 71 Smith Street and mentions typical job pickup terms without full details.
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