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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1898
Page
8
Hong Kong dispatch reports imperial edicts initiating a broad reform. The emperor seeks a postal service expansion and monthly government financial disclosures. Edicts aim to modernize governance and invite public cooperation.
A two performance benefit at the Grand Opera House features the Queen of the Sea tale with mermaids, sea sprites, and a prince lost in a storm. Mrs. H. B. Meredith manages the parade, and daily rehearsals promise one of the year’s best sea fantasy productions in Topeka. Admission is 35 cents.
A powerful hurricane swept southern Spain striking Seville and Granada provinces. Six people died and many were injured as the storm moved through Guadix in Granada, causing widespread damage.
War Department cautions volunteers that peace does not end obligations and urges proper channels for discharge requests. It notes rising demands for rapid discharges, restricts processing for those in the Philippines, Honolulu, Cuba or Porto Rico, and emphasizes the need to await peace commission results sailing for Paris.
John Sheahan, a Topeka plumber, claims the state ban on charities affects his bid for the Latine contract at the Topeka asylum. He alleged three tanks were specified, but he charged only two, demanded extra pay and deposit refunds, while the board stood firm, saying bids and deposits are not subject to contractor mistakes and will be reconsidered in court.
The final game between Trainnasvotia and Kansas City in Topeka will determine the pennant. Trainnasvotia defeated Kansas City 6 to b yesterday and Pardee pitched for Kansas City. Anticipation runs high as a large crowd gathers for the 3:30 p.m. showdown with Milwaukee, St. Paul, Columbus, Detroit, Minneapolis, and St. Joseph leading the standings.
National League results show Boston 7 to Louizville Broulyn 11 2 with Pitevare at 16. Philadelphia 9 over ShaeenatL om Haitimore 12. Clever New York 2 over St Louis 8. Chicago 5. Originel-Freeton D. Snow City and other names listed with various bets from $6 to $24. Odds include John W. Sauer Loneford Increase John R. Cook Phillipsbur Johnston Valley Center and Kilos Wiewnan grids.
A harrowing travelogue recounts Col Bradford’s passengers racing to reach San Antonio and a dramatic medical saga. Dr Flower treats a patient in Mexico whose wife and family faced loss, then returns to Kansas City with the cured man. The tale blends railway bustle, medical bravado, and cattlemen's praise for the famed doctor.
A reader reports a fall in health after taking Dr Flower’s medicine and claims the cure guarantees wellness within sixty days. The letter touts Dr Flower as the sole diagnostician who can identify illness without questions, cites widespread success, and lists Kansas locations and dates for Dr Flower’s consultations.
San Francisco September 2 The habeas corpus hearing for Mrs Botkin has been continued for two weeks and the criminal case adjourned for two weeks from next Wednesday Chief of Police Lees will seek a writ of mandamus to compel Governor Budd to extradite Mrs Botkin Her lawyers contend extradition matters place the governor in a judicial or quasi judicial role and thus not subject to mandamus Lees insists the governor acts as a ministerial officer
Omaha reports captive balloons used by Shafter's army reaching the exposition grounds. US Signal Corps officers prepare daily ascensions. Balloons rise to 2000 feet and carry four people with 21 000 cubic feet capacity. President McKinley is slated to ascend during his visit to the exposition.
Washington reports the quartermaster general says returning Manila transports will be used to move troops from San Francisco to the Philippines. Two steamers will carry about half the command and arrive soon. Other ships will be sent back once loaded. Four steamers should suffice for troops and supplies. Using these transports is thought to save time over fitting new vessels.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Webster Davis begins a Republican campaign tour with stops in Michigan Indiana and Missouri. He plans dates in Hold Oklahoma Guthrie Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming and California Washington before election day.
Fort Leavenworth Kansas dispatch reports Col Tom Fitch Twenty first Kansas infantry will move from Lexington Kentucky to Fort Leavenworth next Saturday arrival expected Monday camp for unit at same site as Fort Riley last fall. separate camps to prevent seniority disputes. Washington also notes a presidential order redrawing Black Hills forest reserve bounds adding 443000 acres into Wyoming and excluding timbered areas, prompted by local residents.
The treasurer of the United States has mailed 27,510 packages aggregating 4,910,204 in payment of the interest due October 2 on United States registered 4 per cent consols of 17. The notice states they may be presented for immediate payment.
A Colorado tunnel is abandoned as work begins on depot relocation in Coffeyville. Old Santa Fe depot platforms torn to move the structure north for a new brick depot. Santa Fe officials including J L Barnes N M Wells and J D Hildebrand directed the work as material for the new building arrived. Doestbie is slated to oversee rapid construction of the new depot.
The text reviews long nonstop train runs in England and America. It cites the L and NW American speed from Euston to Liverpool at 193% miles in 3 hours 45 minutes, and a summer Paddington to Exeter run of 194 miles. It contrasts with American runs such as Evanston to Omaha, Ogden to Oakland, and notable distances with engines unchanged, noting speeds up to 100 mph in 1883 and 1895.
Montgomery County farmer Sayo Crowl, by attorney A Te Wnson, sues Frisco Railway for 373.50 alleging a passing train on September 2, 1887 set fire to grass and damaged 20 acres of pasture, oak and hedge posts, machinery, and tools, totaling 778.50 with 200 extra in attorney fees. Exhibit shows a tender of 325 offered, which Crowl refused.
Colorado Springs report notes the Busk Ivanhoe tunnel on Hagerman Pass, a famed continental divide route, will be abandoned by the only road using it. The project cost $1.5 million, funded by Dutch capital, with earlier receivership and bond offers rejected.
The Midland keeps its old route before the tunnel, with extensive snow sheds and preparations for winter. Rotary plows are expected to clear the 20 feet of snow, keeping the road open. The tunnel saved a foot climb and 14 miles of travel, while Hagerman Pass remains a scenic but arduous alternate route at 11,200 feet. Tourist patronage has fallen since the long tunnel, the fourth deepest in the United States, was dug 509 feet below.
A jumble of brief items notes a Kansas city social crowd, G A veterans, theater bookings, transit crowd effects, and festival planning. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Donovan's newborn daughter, mayoral notices, police applications, Emancipation Day plans, and region wide theater and public events with various local names and venues.
Omaha and return fare set at 460 dollars via the Santa Fe line. Tickets sold at Sie filet for the fast train at 4:65 a.m. on September 22. U. S. Senator W. A. Harris is scheduled to address Billikens Opera House on Saturday evening, September 24, 1838.
A steward succumbs after tasting poisoned soup in a reported incident. Authorities probe motive and source while the household seals the kitchen. Investigators seek witnesses and review serving records for the fatal lapse.
Spanish prisoners narrowly escaped lynching as a plan to poison Aguinaldo was alleged. A steward saw a prisoner tampering with Aguinaldo’s soup bowl. one sip proved fatal. Eleven Franciscans were named in the plot, Aguinaldo’s absence allowed the incident to be discussed in the assembly. A thanks offering service followed in solidarity with Aguinaldo.
Six Spanish soldiers arriving from the transport Laraja report 123 deaths during the voyage. They blame the high mortality on American inhumanity for requiring sick Spaniards to embark and cede space to Americans aboard the ship.
Sioux City abstractor Sedgwick Sedgwick was shot in the groin by Frank Kellogg, a fire department captain, as he entered Kellogg's home shortly after midnight. Kellogg fired after a running man, injuring Sedgwick. Kellogg’s wife and two children live nearby. Sedgwick to recover in hospital. Kellogg likely not prosecuted.
Willem Warren chief of detectives in Portsmouth reportedly shot himself in a cafe, with no motive found. He was about 30, married, recognized as a sharp investigator known nationwide. Local shop Prescott & Co promotes the Vapor Batheter at 15.00.
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