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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1898
Page
3
Fragmentary article notes an upcoming hearing and a preliminary session involving a Connecticut fire company case and other legal matters scheduled for tomorrow and Thursday. Names and specifics are garbled, with multiple unreadable terms.
Reports from Sept h describe Bitman workers marching with flags for Admiral Cervera's feet to signal defiance. The piece notes U S and Cuban actors debate sovereignty in Cuba and discusses appointments of new naval leadership amid tense demonstrations and weather constraints.
An old notice announces a home seekers excursion via the Banta route on September 20. Tickets will be sold for round trips to multiple states including Kansas, Oklahoma, Idaho, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona and others. Insufficient legible details about agents or contact points are readable.
Report from Pittsburgh, October 10 to 14, 1899, covering the triennial conclave of Knights Templar. Mentions rail tickets, fastest time, and accommodations. Note reads as garbled OCR with lines about laundry services and vendors.
The Santa Fe railway reports for the year ending June 20 with earnings up 16 percent and a net surplus after fixed charges of 1.821 million. Freight and passenger revenues rise, mileage changes include new builds, repairs, and track improvements across 1898. The company declares a full 5 percent dividend on adjustment bonds despite ongoing interest on prior shares.
June 1 to October marks the grandest exposition planned in the nation outside a World’s Fair. Omaha access is easy via the Burlington Route with through tickets and stopovers. Also advertised are Boggs German Salve and various household wares including portraits, flags, and colored shirt services.
Kansas state and private banks reported for the year ending December 31, 1897. The average capital was $7,400,097.19 with gross earnings $2,181,687.03 and dividends $196,848.59. Salaries and taxes consumed 5.71 and 18.6 percent of capital, respectively, while 146 state banks paid dividends and 123 did not.
Bridgeport police report the victim’s head will be preserved in alcohol for identification while the rest of the body is buried. Detectives Birmingham and Arnold travel to Meriden to probe a missing woman case. A distant relative identifies the severed heart as belonging to a young woman linked to a New Haven boarding house, marking the sixth positive ID in the case.
Mr W L A Mosher returns from a week’s vacation at Concordia. Joseph Fritch has recovered from neuralgic attack. Mrs Fritch still unwell. Charles Morton back at work after ten days with malaria fever. Miss Mabel Fortney and her mother returned from two weeks at Manitou and Colorado Springs. mother to return to Fort Scott today.
United States minister to Venezuela B F Loomis and Mrs Loomis arrived aboard the steamship Abydos on vacation. Loomis describes U S conduct toward Spain since the war, Spanish agents activity, and efforts to counteract influence. He recounts wartime mob incident, Cervera voyage news, neutrality in Venezuela, and admiration for President McKinney. Gold imports and local millinery opening noted.
Major Armes accuses General Schofield of political intrigue and deceit as he criticizes Washington leadership and a push to appoint Schofield to an advisory role. The protest alleges a campaign to elevate Schofield despite alleged offenses, naming Wade Clous and Duvall as involved figures and signaling broader war department contention.
New York political circles report a forthcoming Democratic conference at Hoffman House to harmonize views before the state convention. Ex Senator Hill may abstain from controlling the process while Croker Murphy and McLaughlin push concessions. Mayor Van Wyck reportedly seeks mayoral re election and a Supreme Court candidacy, with campaignees arriving by midweek and Albany talks on the governor prospects.
Washington reports the administration intends to send about 40,000 U S troops to Cuba as a garrison. First 4000 permanent troops to sail around October 10, followed by more until the total is reached. Half of the garrison to be volunteers, with Spain likely to retain some troops until formal sovereignty is relinquished. The rainy season ends, and officials hope for good health and stable conditions for the American forces.
The Hague Sept 4 Queen Wilhelmina opened the States General with a throne speech. Her majesty praised patriotism since accession, recalled memories of the dynas ty, and noted reception of the year's disarmament proposal. She promised social measures.
Special dispatches from Madrid report the provincial council elections returning ministerial nominees by an overwhelming majority. Serious street disorders accompanied the election as voters cast ballots amid unrest.
Paris reports the cabinet council reappointed General Zurinden as military governor of Paris, a role he held before serving as minister of war. The action follows M. Cavaienac's resignation. Separately, Cherryvale postmaster Leo C. Veeder has been appointed. The text also mentions a Santa Fe account with a horse show and ticket sales details.
Cincinnati reported remarks by Surgeon General Sternberg and General Ludington. Sternberg said army hospital service during the war was not as perfect as possible, citing 500 state appointed surgeons, many chosen for political reasons and often incompetent, though many contract surgeons were highly regarded. He blamed inefficient sanitary regulations managed by inexperienced officials.
Leavenworth Sept. 20 The appellate court rules the Sunday closing law constitutional in the Nesbet case, a city suit urged by labor unions. The decision impacts Sunday baseball games and theaters and confirms enforcement of the closing rule in the area.
A Jetmore branch train on the Santa Fe rebroad went through a culvert seven miles west of Burdette Sunday night injuring conductor John Bender who was badly cut and internal injuries, and passenger Col J C Lewis of Rome who had three ribs broken. Rain prior loosened culvert supports.
In a New York City tenement, Andrew Cassagne was found dead on the floor beside the bed after his wife Mrs Cassagne was choked and frightened by three men who looted 500 dollars. The attackers fled as she screamed. Detectives investigate the likely homicide and assault case. In Buffalo, the opera Fortune Teller by Victor Herbert and Harry T.S. Smith opened at Star Theatre to a favorable audience reception.
Defense for CL Haun seeks Supreme Court review of a Crawford County scrip case. Haun, agent for Kansas Commercial Coal, used scrip in wage payments, violating state law. Convicted in district court, upheld by the Court of Appeals at Fort Scott. defense petitions the Kansas Supreme Court for review.
The seventh annual meeting of the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists opened in Pittsburg with about six delegates from across the country. Lt. Gov. Lyon and Dr. J. M. Duff welcomed attendees as doctors Galdsphon, Hownett, Wentmoreland, Cordier, Seliman, and others read papers. Two major clinics were held at West Pennsylvania Hospital under President Redd. In San Pedro, work on the harbor breakwater will begin after preparations, following formalities completed. The Union Pacific advertises its western service with various sleeper and dining options and directs to Geyee A base and J. C. Fulton for tickets.
An old railway promo lists Kansas City and return tickets via Santa Fe at 2.67, with Chicago service from Kansas City today. The note includes travel details and mentions groceries and baking powder brands.
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