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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1898
Page
5
Fragmentary reports from a midwestern convention show Populists debating independence ticket for president and other offices, with references to Butler and Wheeler and calls to rally the People’s Party. The piece preserves scattered speeches, platform reaffirmations, and mentions of reform measures.
A long list of charges or allegations was filed this afternoon naming John Colling. Local authorities and court records indicate the action involves formal information or accusation presented in the docket. Further details on the charges were not immediately available.
No motion yet filed for change of venue as John Collins faces murder charges in the death of his father. Lawrence witnesses and county officials are cited. attorneys debate proceeding and potential postponement, with trial likely late October if kept in Shawnee County.
Three expedition members from San Francisco to Siberia aboard the schooner Volcang have returned after a year. John W. Kelley, Conrad Stem, and Alfred St. Le ger faced hostility as natives resisted stock depletion. An October 1897 shooting threat, rumored Russian interference, and a mass withdrawal followed before they escaped by whaler to Port Clarence and then to safety.
About 3 000 Kansas and Oklahoma residents used new low rates to reach the G A encampment in Cincinnati now at points in Titthall Tridiana and Ohio. The bulk traveled by Kansas roads with some heading farther east while Garfield Park hosts bicycle races by fast riders tomorrow evening.
Havana authorities stress transparency in food supply as Vellet deliveries to the interior resume. Reports detail the hospital visit by colonial secretary Donde Dole and companions with military honors. Local markets show renewed supply of pears and produce, pricing about 100 pesos per unit amid easing shortages.
Boston September 6 The governor telegrams President McKinley urging urgent care for the Sixth Massachusetts regiment now serving in Porto Rico. He cites the safe return of the Second and Ninth regiments from Cuba and requests clothing food and medical supplies to safeguard the Sixth at all stages of deployment. He notes Massachusetts citizens stand ready to help through the Commonwealth authorities and the voluntary aid association.
List of those returning from Porto Rico on the hospital ship Relief Philadelphia includes regulars and volunteers across multiple units. Names span Arthur Conklin to James Booth and others, with ranks from private to major and assignments to artillery, infantry, and hospital corps.
A fragmented list names first engineer corps members and officers including Mitceel Armstrons A H Langen dexter John P Shine H F Winn Julius P Julius corporal William H Hagerty Beers. The text appears as a roster or roll call with ranks and surnames rather than a complete narrative.
Society notes list visits and travels across Topeka and nearby towns. Many residents like Miexel Inn, Jennie Dawson, Harley Kennedy, and Mrs. Hudson are mentioned, along with relocations, trips to Chicago Omaha Denver and St. Marys. Social events include a Vespuccian club meeting and a Bachelor club float plan, plus a local dance and multiple visits by family and friends.
The transcript notes a postponement request tied to Mr J E Hite attorney for the insurance company. State Insurance Commissioner McNall was not present. Quinton, allied with Quinton and Hite, faced objections over a deposition question about fees in adjusting a claim. The question was ruled irrelevant and withdrawn after threats.
Weatherholt known as Joe was arrested after a quarrel at home and throwing objects. At 21 o clock H Atkinson caused a disturbance at Garfield Park, using profane language with bystanders. Ex-Detective James Senn helped arrest him as he resisted at the park gate. Ransom colored was arrested for carrying concealed weapons after police found a revolver on him.
Crookston Minnesota notices a shortage in county funds after Beaudry deputy Joseph Matthews left for the Omaha exposition in July and has not been heard from since. The missing amount is thought to be around several thousand dollars, raising concerns about balancing the county accounts.
September 6 reports say the First Illinois regiment cannot depart until Wednesday or Thursday due to transportation shortages. About 108 men are unaccounted for, with 200 remaining in Illinois to be deployed, while two trains lead the hospital train. Governor Tanner promised a friendly reception for the unit.
Three parties populist democratic and silver republican plan fusion at Allensburg on September 7 to nominate a joint ticket for two congressmen and two supreme court seats. Expected attendance around 1500 delegates with potential division over supreme court apportionment and district seats. Retiring officials include Elmont Stott T J Anders James Hamilton Lewis and W Jones.
Madrid dispatch notes conservatives will back the government while some senators oppose a Larusian proposal. Grey supports it in session as opposition presses urge an official gazette tomorrow announcing appointments and credits for reform.
James Bruce, a veteran locomotive engineer in Kansas, resigns over management disputes with Reform EDPakhwr. Former Santa Fe engineer who worked the middle division at Empuris and lost his job amid the ALBC strike. An intimate friend of Fagine V. Dele and a well known road man in Kansas.
A tragic incident in the Austrian Alps reports a newly married couple losing footing and a groom following, with a visitor also tipping off a cliff and dying instantly. Authorities note a man who appeared two days later slipped and fell, adding to the fatalities.
In North Topeka a busy social column lists residents traveling to Kansas City St Louis and Denver on visits business and sight-seeing. Notables include Katharine Watkins James Givens and W M Costley among others with several trips to Omaha Atchison and Des Moines. A.M. Baird A.W. Lacey and families are noted.
San Francisco reports ex-collector for Alaska Captain John McGuferts arrived from Dawson City. He says Alaska placer digs are short lived with no true veins due to broken terrain and unreliable indications. He believes Sunrise deposits are weak and any finds will be small and unprofitable.
San Francisco Sept 6 The United States steamer Bennington has been ordered to Pago Pago to take charge of a coaling station survey. She is to sail next Wednesday after survey work. then she will proceed to Manila to relieve the Concord, which will return to Mare Island. The Gry deck and English docks are not involved.
Reports from Santa Fe and Rock Island offices describe a severe eastern and northern wind and rain storm. Telegraph wires were torn and tangled, halting communication in several areas while a fierce hail storm lashed Belleville with a sharp temperature drop. Rock Island reports a single washout from Wathena to Troy. no other rail washouts noted.
Three insanity cases are heard in Shawnee county probate court today under Judge Dolman. William Bittle, 41, a former Santa Fe brakeman, is confined after a jury found him insane. he will be sent to Topeka asylum. August Wallin, accused of drawing a knife on George McCall, remains confined after lunacy warrant. no provocation given. Peter Oleson faces lunacy charges from his sister-in-law, described as imbecile with recent signs of insanity. A bathing pavilion at Revere Beach burned, estimated at $4000, and Garfield park hosts seven big bicycle races with electric light events slated for Wednesday and Thursday nights.
A fierce wind and rain storm damaged the St Joseph branch between Troy and We thena, blowing wires down and washing track. Crews worked through the morning to repair the Jamuce and restore service. a train to St Joseph was halted at Wathbena and then returned to regular time.
The steamer Lewiston chartered by the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association carried nearly nine sick soldiers from Mop Favs to Boston when a wreck near Point Judith forced their embarkation into a breakwater. About 135 men were moved to a ship’s deck and brought to Newport city for care, with one man to be sent to Boston for treatment.
In Dawson the U S consul Colonel Mc Cook faced a dispute with a Dominion official over the Alaska Commercial company porch flag. He was compelled to remove the United States flag and allow a Dominion officer to raise the flag in its place. Mc Cook then sought another office after the incident.
A Black man named Town was fatally struck on North Eigen Street near the railroad tracks in Salina yesterday afternoon. Robert Henderson and three other Black men faced accusations as investigators sought details, while Brown, a stranger, suffered critical injuries in a broader incident connected to a quarrel. The report notes additional commentary on race tensions and local activity at Garfield Park and Santa Fe Route dining cars.
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