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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
4
A collage of wartime commentary and political riffs cites Dewey Miles and Roosevelt, debating strategy, money in the Treasury, and international maneuvering. It juggles rail plans, Manila, and Manila era figures, with quips on Alger, Cleve, and Justice White, amid a stream of fragmented editorials and city notes.
A reader comments on gender roles and financial autonomy, noting how a woman's limits are shaped by her husband. She argues practical choices like buying groceries or saving money reflect sensible, modern thinking despite old fashioned constraints.
Secretary Alger outlines strict measures to reform army camps, assigning accountability to officers for camp sanitation and soldier welfare. He calls for mustering out and reorganization, with emphasis on health, proper feeding, and avoiding sensational press impact. He cites case of Private Hugh Parrott at Montauk Point and promises stricter oversight.
A contested report states General McKinley presented with a Spanish fee captured by American troops at Coama Porto Rico. The event, witnessed by volunteers and officers, involved seven colors and gold plates detailing the campaign. The exhibit was prepared for display at the adjutant general's office.
In a recent regents meeting at the Agricultural College the dining hall extension was approved to provide full board to students at a nominal cost. Meals may be offered at about $1.75 per week, with potential reductions for those needing economy. Dr. Duren J. H. Ward, noted scholar and Hillsdale alumnus, has been appointed to lead English in the college.
In Fort Scott Bourbon county a genuine smallpox case arose in Pawnee a town twelve miles southwest of the city. Sheriffs deputies and doctors moved to isolate the patient who had traveled from Fort Smith with a companion. Immunes Dr Aikman and others supervised care while Pawnee residents faced alarm and possible quarantine measures to prevent spread.
Mrs Hank Heimer man won custody of her daughter in a habeas corpus proceeding. The mother, who had previously placed the child in a Children's Home, testified she was unable to care for the girl when she signed the papers. Judge Dale ruled Mrs Heiserman entitled to keep the child, after arguments by attorney HL Amidon that the case sought suitable homes for children.
Albert Jenks wounded by a gunshot to the back from Albert Umstead Ure, who aimed to scare vandals at a watermelon patch. Jenks recovering. Umstead unlikely to be prosecuted, though Jenks can press complaints. Umstead claims he did not know the shot would injure. Neighbor J. P. Hubbart reported the incident and prompted Umstead to confront the facts.
Wichita Gas Electric Light and Power crews removed and stored arc lamps last week then reinstalled them. Superintendent Scott announced a return to brighter illumination, with the city lighting up again as six dollar rates and officials face local concerns about the lighting plan.
Northwestern Kansas veterans from the G A R meet in Concordia October 4 to 7. Campout facilities provided including fuel and straw free. A daily program is planned for soldiers sailors and marines of the Civil War era and their families.
Reno County stockmen estimate at least 100000 cattle will be fed this season with about 25000 additional feeders expected to be brought in. Some farmers will feed all their corn fodder and rough feed will be utilized. Dry weather had threatened corn fodder, but plans to cut all corn now reduce that risk.
Chas Forrest known as Will Carson, about 22, arrested in Chapman on suspicion of breaking into John Ryan's business and stealing $50. Home said to be in Arizona. Trial in Justice Frost's Chapman court Friday at 1. Evidence described as circumstantial. arrest made by a constable under a warrant.
The county commissioners issue a standing reward of 50 for information leading to arrest and conviction of horse or cattle thieves. The motion followed a petition signed by eight or more residents, farmers alarmed by rising thefts across the county and hoping the measure will deter crime.
Wichita report details ex county coroner M M McCollister suffering severe injuries after a horse pulled back while he led it home. Left arm partially paralyzed, fingers on his right hand torn by the rope twisting around them, hand bruised and injured. he is an elderly former soldier coping with the ordeal.
In Salina a passerby hunters shot Dr. Robinsons chickens in King City township. Recently a man visited Mr Robinson and offered payment for the slain chickens, settling a long past grievance.
At the fusion convention of Democrats Populists and silver Republicans of Iowa in Marshalltown the ticket for state offices was nominated Secretary of State Claude Porter Apanoose county Attorney General J M Panton Supreme Judge W A Shurrier Lee County Auditor B H Gillet Polk Railway Commissioner long term A Hanson Oberlin short term J B Wilts Clinton Clerk of the Supreme Court EB FR Perkins Polk Reporter of Supreme Court W A Ferren Taylor. The platform reaffirms the Chicago platform supports free silver 16 to 1 endorses Bryan for 1900 backs the Spanish American War suspension questions arise on the Army hospitals and camps criticizes the national administration for them opposes a large standing army favors building the navy and amendment to constitution to refer questions to voters opposes territorial gains beyond coal stations and supports income tax territorial expansion division.
Beggs' German Salve advertised as an invaluable remedy for cuts burns bruises boils chapped hands sore nipples sore lips eczema ulcers fever sores and skin diseases sold by all druggists and patent medicine shops in the area.
An old advertisement notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for sores, wounds, burns, chapped hands, chilblains, and rheumatic pain. It claims quick relief and lists Swit as the seller in the page’s classified-like line.
A 900 foot iron pier under construction at West Twelfth Street collapsed in a wind storm. Ninety workers were on site. two carpenters Aten Patterson and James Leonard died, ten were injured, and many others were trapped or rescued as fire units arrived.
Sept 5 report of injuries at the G A R parade. Chas A Partridge adjutant of the Illinois department slipped from his horse and strained ankle tendons while mounting. Louis Pass of Sandusky sprained his hand and wrist and cut his forehead after falling from a reviewing stand. John Pippin, 76, of the Sixth Indiana Infantry, Hartford City, Ind., was thrown to the street and died. Mexican war veterans of Ohio re elected their board. Columbus chosen for next meeting.
Major General Lawton announces four American deaths near Santiago after illness and battle losses. Names include William McLeod a Washington journalist and former Minneapolis Star staffer, noted for ties to Colonel Sargent and the Fourth U.S. Volunteer Infantry. Others listed are private de J Bathe private Louis coma and private Stalin.
Toru Hoshi, the Japanese minister, is elected to Japan’s parliament and will retire from Washington post. His successor is Hatoyama, a Yale graduate and lawyer from Tokyo, aligned with Count Obama’s party. Hatoyama’s US ties and language familiarity make him a strong choice.
Makers of table glass ware organize with $5,000,000 capital base in Pittsburg. The United Glass Manufacturers' Association sets headquarters in Pittsboro and plans price advances across the industry. Committees are drafting a price scale as part of the new pool like the iron nail trade.
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