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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1898
Page
5
Fragmentary text discusses medical claims by a Dr Pierce and a letter from Loo Collin of Duties Algoma. The readable parts reference a medicine and safety, with uncertain attribution and context. The source is too garbled for concrete events, dates, or outcomes.
From Grand Forks to West Superior on the Great Northern extension hundreds of business leaders and citizens will travel tomorrow for the formal opening of the Morston branch. The event signals enhanced Dakota line connections, a new stretch between Superior and Fusaton, a planned rate cut, and anticipated rapid development of the Fusaton district.
Winnipes, Manitoba, Sept. 20. A crop inspector reports the wheat crop shows a strong yield this year, with government estimates suggesting a nearly whole crop harvest, contrasting last year. The official assessment hints at improved production across the western territories, though exact figures remain tentative.
A group of ship builders and navy officials urge replacing wine with water in christening rites for a battleship. They argue temperance concerns and request a presidential decision guided by Secretary Long and the Navy to permit water in the ceremony.
Dr R C Flower comes to Topeka with a strong reputation as a physician. The notice urges readers to consult him, highlighting his noted diagnostic skill and healing ability. An event is planned for Wednesday at a local venue, offering a chance to meet the famed specialist nearby.
Red Cross Agent Hyatt secured authority to ship 190 tons of relief supplies into Cuba via small Cuban ports, despite not consulting key officials. Stephen Barton and Treasurer Behleren sought presidential guidance as shortages worsened, while plans for broader Red Cross action and a possible general meeting were discussed among executives.
Danville Virginia September 2 Congressman Bailey spoke at Chatham urging support for C A Swanson the Democratic nominee for Congress in the Fifth district. He defended Democratic votes including opposition to the War Revenue Act and argued Republicans misstate records while promising a decisive anti Republican campaign stance.
The speaker argues Spain could not fund the war through taxes or bonds, predicting ruinous borrowing. They claim the administration imposed 150 million in annual taxes and authorized 500 million in debt, with nearly all Democrats in Congress voting no and lamenting any support.
Major Benjamin Giberga of the Cuban army, arriving from Santings on Port Victor, told the Cuban junta leaders that Garcia’s resignation surprised civil authorities. He warned of food shortages and unpaid troops, urged early payment and return home, and cited friction and distant hopes of US military aid. Giberga described Spain’s officers welcoming Cuban officers and noted improvements needed in Bantingo.
Dispatch from Manila notes growing confidence between Filipino national assembly members and the American government after meetings in Majoiow. Spaniards in Manila face dire sanitation, disease fears, and overcrowding in churches while 11 000 prisoners crowd the walled city. Cavite reports similar strain as hospital ship Ile delays and prepares to dock, boosting invalid lists. Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam advertised amid wartime conditions.
Western Sproals elect officers while members ponder the best thing vacation brought them. Local clubs meet at Unity church and Grace Cathedral for annual officer elections. Numerous society members travel to Las Vegas New Mexico Omaha and Kansas City. others host and attend social events and lectures.
In Plainwell Allegan county a church social caused poisoning with canned beef. Fifty five people were poisoned, twenty dangerously ill, four expected to die. Named victims include Mrs. J M Travis and Mrs. John Bishop. About 100 guests ate at the Presbyterian church supper. Doctors fear for several patients. Investigation underway into meat quality or tin can condition.
Bridgeport reports a split within the Connecticut Democratic Party as gold and silver factions vie for control. Delegates from several towns arrive with separate credentials, while Daniel N. Morgan of Bridgeport emerges as the only named governor candidate. Contested seats and currency policy dominate the pre-convention battle as the party prepares to nominate a state ticket in Park City.
Count Cassini, Russian ambassador, tells Timex interview there is no hostile intent toward the United States from Russia and no reason for China to seek intervention. He details Siberian railroad needs, offers on Chinese lease terms, notes no partition of China, and explains Russia’s aim for a Pacific port corridor and commercial outlets rather than territorial conquest.
North Topeka notes list residents and visitors recent from Tecumseh Hoyt Cincinnati Wamego and Monroe Street. Ex Chief of Poller Steele opens real estate office. Mrs J B Watts visits Meriden. H P Melton from Tecumseh and several families return or travel for reunions and guests. Temperance workers referenced.
Mr and Mrs RT Updecraft of Mabie Hit attended the Wild West show with Mr and Mrs KE D Small. WAL Wetherbutt of the Twenty second regiment, recently ill with typhoid fever, is now able to be down town.
A fatal duel aboard the Mayflower steamer between Maze Park Davia and a night watchman near Creston Missouri left both men dead. The feud had simmered publicly and the knife attack occurred as the boat neared Hugs Landing. Passengers watched in horror as the struggle continued on deck with no aid available.
Fragmentary report mentions Sairen vets, Stephen proprietor, an offver and death, blood on deck, purification of city water, Bupa Alter at Prescott & Co. and avoiding risks. Details incomplete, names and events partially illegible.
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