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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1898
Page
3
In Kanens City on Sept 17 a button from a uniform caught in a knee, severing the tibial artery. The man tied a handkerchief above the wound and, though weak from blood loss, reached the regimental surgeon who worked to tie the ends of the artery together.
Mrs Kate Tyrrell files for divorce from Patrick Tyrrell in Topeka area court. She alleges years of abuse, including threats with a revolver, while Patrick Tyrrell, a professional detective, is described as returning home infrequently. The couple reportedly lived southeast of Topeka and have two grown children.
New York report outlines Lacomb Bas plan to restrain actions by executors and others over residual estate of Dante Berweather. Names institutions and individuals tied to alleged secret trust, with settlements and court actions pending in the United States court.
Omaks and Return tickets to Omaha via the Santa Fe line priced at $6.30. The excursion train leaves Topeka at 4:53 AM and arrives in Omaha at noon. Tickets available at the depot or by contacting the local number.
Announcement advertises rail specials by Santa Fe for Pittsburg, Pittsburgh area with returns around 23.40 dollars and mentions a grand encampment of the ancient order along with a horse show and other events. Fares include Kansas City routes and various excursions within a near sixty mile radius. The text cites ticket sales information and references multiple promotions and products.
Misjer iyself chief wardean of the Scand division Pirat army cape at Camp Poland Arnoxville writes from a private letter dated September 1 that the medical department work at Camp Thomas was satisfactory and that Major Hydell, a former Ohio regiment officer, brings wide experience in army medical affairs.
In New York City a union square meeting of more than 35 ultra Silver Democrats signaled a split. They vow to form a separate state ticket aligned with the Chicago platform if the regular Democratic convention ignores their demands. The plan hinges on whether loyalists nominate non regulars or supporters of Breen for state officers.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen may rename to Engine Men to admit locomotive engineers. The annual convention in Toronto will consider constitutions allowing engineers' membership in a new railroad men’s union. Western members oppose federation with other orders. eastern members favor it.
A big international chess tournament is planned for May next year in New York with a prize fund not under 5 000 dollars. Metropolitan and provincial clubs support the scheme. London amateurs including Sir Newhess Captain Beaumont and others are considering the matter. Also listed are travel deals via Santa Fe with cities Rae Valley fair Kansas City and a horse show ticket offer Ash to Ith inclusive.
A garbled proclamation by Queen Lorena announces the Karnival Knights arrival in Topeka on September 26 and a grand state ball. Officials discuss invitations, costumes, police, and parade details while naming J. C. Waters chairman and Lawrence McCarty as official costumer.
In Topeka this week Ana Kanaina Lake known as Queen Lorena Er will preside over festivities as Captain Kan of the Twentieth Kansas acts as adjutant general during Captain Buchan's absence. Private Albert C Farmer of Company H, recently convicted at a general court martial for misappropriation, was sentenced to one month on Alcatraz island and to discharge.
Secretaries Long and Day, with Attorney General Kellogg, arrive from Washington to discuss naval matters. Huncroft says he travels on private business while noting ships may head to Manila or Honolulu. Officials mention potential expansion of the Pacific squadron and possible future vessel increases to improve coal capacity and speed.
Reports from San Juan dated Sept 17 describe intensified depredations around Utuado with several haciendas and cafetales burned and two Spanish planters killed. Local riots blamed on natives and brigands, prompting American involvement as Spain negotiates evacuation and the transfer of municipal authority to Senor Ramiro Martinez. The Sixth Massachusetts faces illness as evacuation logistics hinge on Madrid transports, with Vieques set for a staged march toward isolation.
Santiago news notes that mail from home comforts nine of ten sick soldiers. United States mail boxes appear on streets but regular service is lacking. Sixty nine Cuban dock workers were discharged after a strike while on easier duty. They had been paid and tempted to steal, as well fed workers resisted labor.
Elmira reports Nancy Wulford the midwife who vanished from Brit Cann after the murder remains. She is alleged seen traveling from Wellabare to Montreal via Ambany by night train. Her daughter is said recovering at Hataca. Santa Fe tickets to Omaha return at 6 30. Topeka fast train leaves 4 55 a m arrives noon. Depot phone 682.
Mrs. EH Meredith presents The Queen of the Sea at the Grand Opera House on Tuesday and Wednesday. The scene shows the storm king and demons causing a shipwreck and the prince being rescued by sea nymphs. Proceeds support Floral Committee’s Pal Festivities efforts with cast including Grace Meresen as the Queen, Lida Knauer as Oberon, Titania, Miss Rose Cohn stars between acts, reserved seats at Sim's Drug Store.
General Joseph Haskell, veteran of El Caney and twice wounded, died at his Columbus post home after a sudden collapse. He appeared recovering from a shoulder wound but a paralytic arm followed by apoplexy caused his death as Capt Clay and Post Surgeon Pitcher attended. Survived by widow Mrs Haskell and two sons.
The opening Republican rally launches on Kansas avenue at Hamilton hall tonight with the Doy ougie corps and the flambeau clubs. A pyrotechnic display over Sixth and Quincy will feature shower bombs and roman candies followed by a Hamilton hall meeting addressed by W. E. Stanley Frank Nelson and Senator Lucien Baker chaired by Congressman Chas. Curtis.
Kansas City hosts the Central Live Stock association’s incorporation filing with $50,000 capital. Shareholders include Dickinson county cattlemen and Kansas City stock men. Listed names include A. Stannard, D. W. Nall, M. Cook, G. Gillett, J. B. Case, George Dewar, C. Pattison, and others in Abilene, Woodbine, Chapman, Pearl, Hope, and Kansas City.
Two soldiers died today of typhoid contracted in camp. Fred C. Teasdale of Hornellsville New York from Company K Third New York volunteers and William A. Sargent of Sabetha Kansas from Company C Third Missouri volunteers died at the Merdtioo-chirurgical hospital after transfer from camps Meade and Alger. Also notes transports Chester Berlin Roumania carrying troops en route to the south and west. Gas price cut to 60 cents per thousand cubic feet by Trenton People Gaz company amid price war with Trenton Gasfield company.
Paris dispatch reports the pope will appoint another French cardinal resident in Rome, making the eighth member of the conclave. Also in London a Spinners enamel works plant was destroyed by fire, Sept. 17.
A Detroit woman praises Dr Williams Pink Pills for saving a young girl's life and restoring health. The account notes dramatic improvement after taking the pills, with the family bought more boxes and saw strong recovery, framed as a public testimonial of the remedy's effectiveness.
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