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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1898
Page
7
State Journal pledges broad reach across Kansas ensuring the paper’s stories and notices are read everywhere in the state. The publication emphasizes wide circulation and accessible coverage for all communities.
In New York on October 1 Nathan Bryan of Willamabure pleaded to marry his imprisoned sweetheart, Lens Baun, after her 30 day term at Kings County Penitentiary. Magistrate Kramer urged reform and marriage, a plan stalled by Warden Hagen who refused the conditional release. Bryan sought habeas corpus to unite the couple, hoping a happy marriage would follow.
Col Fred Punston writes to the Topeka journal praising the Twentieth Kansas for discipline and conduct. Gen Miller commends the regiment as the finest he has seen among volunteers, noting their soldiers' bearing, cleanliness, and exemplary behavior in drills and everyday life, earning San Francisco respect.
A Silk Witte and a witty evening program headline Crawford theater tonight. Macy Marble leads a lively cast in a bold comic farce with striking costumes and a festive night of entertainment. Trimarome Tyekatnder complete the program with feminary performers and a string of spinetrels. Audience attendance softens after Friday event sale details.
New York bookmaker Harry Breedcker reported shifting bets on Van Wyck as races and money moved between factions. He noted the day’s betting fluctuated with odds varying from 7 to 10 for backers to even money as supporters claimed momentum, while Republicans pressed for broader support.
New York Oct 12 Peter Faber died at 24 Tenth avenue after years as a violinist famed for a sweet tune he made on the violin. He had been ill with Bright's disease and recently returned from a hospital. On Sunday night he played one last time and spoke of his long day ending as his violin left him.
Kington October 12 officials in Madrid report a strong Spanish force remains in Cuba until the Pestera treaty is signed. The United States troop orders remain unchanged and the American military commission in Havana will seize island on December 1. Regardless of Spanish presence, evacuation pace may delay but the US will run Cuban affairs. Haubach advertises carpet work at 031 Kansas Avenue.
Street fair advertised across the southwest opens in splendid style with booths along main streets and canvas coverings. Interior displays show merchants wares clothing dry goods and manufactured samples. Special agricultural exhibits surpass previous territory efforts as crowds fill the city from trains bringing visitors from surrounding regions.
Warner Miller of Herkimer New York arrives in Denver to attend the annual Nicarecon Canal Company meeting where he predicts construction support. He believes Congress will act promptly after the next session ends, citing a treasure claim majority backing and the Spanish war impact.
William Forsythe filed a bankruptcy petition in U S district court claiming liabilities of 500000 with no assets. He was part of Forsythe Hyde & Co a dealer in pig iron that failed. stock had been pledged as collateral with only secured creditors benefited in the county court insolvency proceeding.
Washington reports Secretary Algor plans to muster out the Second United States Volunteer Cavalry known as Toney's Rough Riders. The order likely to take effect in a few days, with men mustered out in Jacksonville and most returning to homes in the Rocky Mountain region.
Oct 12 dispatch details troop allocations to three ships for Manila transport. The Senator carries the remaining battalion of the Twenty third Infantry, Second Volunteers recruits, and California artillery. The Valencia will load a First Washington volunteers battalion under Lt Col Fife, with California artillery. The Ohio takes the Washington regiment remainder and California artillery. Ships sail independently as ready. Senator hoped ready by next Monday.
Seattle reports the steamship City of Seattle arriving from Lynn Canal Alaska with 200 passengers including 100 from Dawson City. Bonanza king William aboard, four years on the Yukon, sold El Dorado claim No. 13 before leaving. Alex McDonald of Klondike, heaviest claim owner, paused at Skaguay awaiting next steamer. British rail project breaks ground on Bri ish soil, naming BC Yukon railway, with winter work and 2000 men, aiming trains to Log Cabin around mid February.
In San Francisco on October 1 the Botkin extradition case moved as Mrs Cordelia Botkin faced a habeas corpus plea before Judge Hawley, who warned against frivolous tactics. The appeal to Judge Cook produced the required writ against Detective McVey to prevent state egress, and Botkin’s counsel pledged to exhaust all avenues before appealing further.
United States Consul Frankenthall reports to the state department on Philippine business opportunities, warning merchants about Chinese control of Manila retail trade and the lack of mercantile registers. The piece also notes baseball results and a fatal cannon salute accident in Boone, Iowa, where 17 year old Fred Reinhart was killed.
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