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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1898
Page
3
A railroad wreck near Emporia Lang a year ago prompts an administrator to seek 10000 damages in Lyon County District Court. The case, filed by Tomas L. Ryhn, involves life loss claims and broader fraud allegations connected to Tampa Pacific route finances. The matter proceeds to the next court term with anticipation of wider reach through higher courts.
SanTa Fe officials, Fred Harvey and EF Ripley, reportedly reached terms to buy the Clark hotel and convert it into a Harvey hotel. Plan includes moving dining room to the Arcade, creating a fine cafe, expanded Santa Fe offices, and offering Harvey hotel staff rooms in the Arcade. Estimated cost slightly above refitting the Arcade, preserving the storeroom, with minimal disruption to existing business at Newton.
Emporia Gazette reports a grievance committee of airmen including Conductor Frank Grutin Brakeman W F Cummings Engineer McKensie and Wireman Mauck has been formed to tally mileage. They will travel by morning train to Newton and Arkanske City to compile figures before presenting them to officials, amid claims Oklahoma division workers dominate running assignments.
E C Cook formerly of Wichita has become managing editor of a weekly paper in St Louis titled Railway Journal It features railroad circle leaders and aims to interest the vast railroad fraternity Cook began in journalism after Wichita schooling and College Hill experience He has long been a contender with the News and Illustrated and Texas railway news in the field
Salina records show railroad business booming with a day of heavy activity. Passenger and freight trains passed through, including east bound freight and multiple sections, as work continues on the new depot whose design echoes old Spanish mission architecture.
An old advertisement for Buckinns Arnica Salve promises satisfaction or money back at a price of a few cents per sale. It mentions queen baking powder and other grocery items while asserting the salve’s superiority and regal branding.
Goldwin Smith argues Jamaica faces a serious annexation movement led by a declining white class seeking American commercial parity. He notes black Jamaicans oppose annexation, fearing lynch law and loss of status, while criticizing imperial burdens on Britain. A suggested joint protectorate by Britain, the United States, and Spain is offered as a better path than war.
Lamport a 40 year old merchant died yesterday after a sinking spell and coma. The family wife and relatives prepared the body when the undertaker and nurse believed him dead. He later revived and is now alive with prospects of recovery.
Norfolk report states efforts to salvage the stranded Cristóbal Colon ship near Santo Domingo proceed despite prior indications that Lieutenant Hobson’s team was to abandon the task. Captain Charles reports the cranes and recovery work remain in progress with no final conclusion.
Nelson leads Merritt company wreckers who report August 30 pontoons placed under the Colon. They say the Viscaya and Oquendo are total wrecks while Merrimac sunk by Hobson will be blown up. The court hurried the case with no alimony reference as General Clay had supplied for his wife. The marriage contract between them was dissolved.
A Madison county court judge in Richmond Kentucky grants General Cassius M. Clay a divorce from Dora Richardson Clay. The decree returns the defendant to her maiden name. The suit for divorce was filed in Madison county court and details follow in the telegram from Louisville.
From Hong Kong the steamer Wingfoo is reported to have gone down with all hands while carrying dispatches to Admiral Dewey in Manila. It had left for Manila after being chartered by U S Consul General Wildmac, but met several misfortunes and has not been heard from since.
Fragmentary text describes a controversial naval christening in Chicago involving Governor Tanner and Nancy, rumored to be chosen as a godmother for a battleship named The Illinois. The piece references a launched vessel in Newport and a champagne ceremony, with mentions of national emblem, War memories, and political tensions surrounding the event.
St Louis news notes rising cucumber farming in Scotland County with profits from 85 to 125 dollars per acre. Dinner tanks in Memphis hold 1,000 bushels each as farmers harvest small cucumbers for pickling. June planting, six week bearing, labor shortages, and 40 cents per bushel cited. river bottoms prime, large fields in Mississippi River area. harvest work, dangers from cucumber stickers, and market demand highlighted.
A sensational new attraction at Willa West presents Cal Cody's tableau reenacting the Little Big Horn battle. The item claims to honor Custer and his men with a living monument, featuring 800 participants including riders and Sioux observers.
A vivid account of a dramatic frontier battle opens on an Indian village celebrating victory, followed by Custer’s sweep and a chaotic, desperate fight against Sioux forces. Buffalo Bill leads reinforcements too late to save allies as Col Cody directs the action with practical, lurid intensity.
Sermon and service listings from multiple churches across the city including Second United Presbyterian, Church of Christ Scientist, Cumberland Presbyterian, First United Presbyterian, Christian, Unitarian, and other congregations. Activities cover morning and evening worships, Sunday school, conferences, lectures, and special services with various pastors and locations noted.
B E Butler of pack-train writes from Santiago de Cuba on July 23 praising Chamberlain's Gallia Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for saving troops during the battle. He says diarrhoea plagued all, yet medicine allowed packers to keep supplying the front where no roads or trains could be used. The letter, sent to Chamberlain Medicine Co. Des Moines Iowa, urges sale by all druggists.
Adam Ht of Hammond Ind former West Bend resident shot himself at Cutate cemetery grave of sister Mex George W McHenry and daughter Marion found hours later between graves. Santa Fe train fare to Omaha offered for travel. Local laundry advertises shirt and waist cleaning and color tinting services.
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