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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
3
Public notice promotes reduced excursion rates to Omaha for the Omatia Exposition. Tickets allow travel beyond Omaha via the Burlington route, with emphasis on accessibility from Missouri and Mississippi Valleys to the fairground.
Pittsburg hosts the Triennial Conclave Knights Templar from October 10 to 14, 1898. Union Pacific offers round trip fare with fastest connections via the Dest line. Kansas City, Boston, and leading groceries mentioned in ad copy alongside a Gypsy Queen Baking Powder note.
Lawrence Kansas September 22 The advisory board of the university faculty unanimously declined to reconsider the previous action refusing sanction to a football game between the university team and the Kansas City Medics. It held the Medics breached their contract by fielding players not legitimate members of the school.
Washington dispatch notes Seth Low’s letter urging caution to Independents in New York. He says independent action could defeat Roosevelt and risk a loss of sound money senators and representatives, urging restraint despite the Sept 14 letter.
The clipping notes a legal dispute over Mrs Botken and attempts to send her to Delaware, with reference to habeas corpus and constitutional jurisdiction. It mentions Starshom and a writ, plus the Santa Fe train fare and a decorating company offering affordable home decor during G A R reunion events.
The Episcopal News notes the Diocese of Kansas holding its annual convention, outlining agendas, church leadership, and scheduled activities across parishes during the event period. Local clergy and representatives gather to discuss diocesan priorities and community outreach initiatives.
The annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Kansas will be held next week at Grace Cathedral Topeka with a full programme. Events include Morning prayer service and communion sermon by Rev J D Krum D D, business meetings, and auxiliary and Daughters of the King gatherings at various church venues and times.
A Topeka colored man J P Jones died after being struck while attempting to ride a freight train in Burlingame at midnight. He was found near the tracks with fatal injuries and remained conscious briefly giving his home and dying requests. Jones left a widower with two children and an elderly mother. He had been cooking at a hotel in Topeka and was returning home when the accident occurred. It is unclear if he tried to hop the train or pay his fare, and authorities report a purse containing money with him.
Captain Worden of Company B Seventh United States Infantry died of malaria contracted before Sand Creek. He was buried at Fairmount cemetery with full military honors after a Fort Logan service. General Sumner led a procession from the depot to the cemetery amid a large turnout of soldiers and civilians. Friends deny a dying statement alleging government neglect and claim he died bravely as in battle.
The remains of Captain Allyn Capron were buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. General Miles and staff, the First United States Artillery, and President McKinley sent tributes. The ceremony featured an artillery caisson, Episcopal service led by Rev Alfred Harding, three volleys, and taps.
Movongencm City reports a victory in the Third pool as miners prepare to focus on Fourth pool operations where Chicago Agreement breaches are alleged. Three Third pool mines idle. Captain Brown has not clarified compliance. Peace meetings in Paris aim to start October 1 as officials offer the Foreign Office for talks. Bank of England raises discount rate to five and a half percent. Local ad notes Hegel German Salve promises fast skin healing and Prescott & Co promotes new Va Baths at five dollars.
Secretary of War Alger visited Camp Poland in Knoxville on Sept 22, praising camp and troop condition after reviewing the forces of the Second Ohio Sixth Virginia Third North Carolina First West Virginia First Georgia Fourth Tennessee and Thirty-first Michigan. He urged officers to report needs for hospitals and sanitary conditions and said war department would supply medicines and sustenance.
The Seguranca reached Montauk with what is described as an unmistakable yellow fever case. The ship brought sick and convalescent soldiers from Siboney and Santiago. Detention camp procedures were set to receive the ill, with deaths reported among officers and volunteers. The Mexico followed with more sick troops arriving and no contagious cases.
Dr Amon Harkell of San Luis Potosi, en route east, says Tampico yellow fever reports were inflated by refugees. Authorities found few deaths and no alarm, noting the illness is mild and mainly affects the lower classes. He adds US tourists need not fear visiting inland Mexico. risk is coastal.
The Teutonic from Europe brings Col John Hay former U S secretary of state and ambassador to Great Britain, along with his family. Also aboard are James R. Angell former U S minister to Turkey and others including A Hodget, W Flynn and Captain Pivi.
Madrid Sep 22 crowds gathered as the train bearing General Toral reached the station. Toral, weakened by fever and wounds from recent battles, appeared to be cheered despite his illness.
The excerpt laments officials allowing passengers to board the steamer and notes bitterness over Marine duties. It mentions sickness among passengers on the City of Rome and hints at unrest or dissatisfaction with the process and treatment aboard.
Washington reports that orders directing three paymasters to return from Manila to San Francisco were revoked after Gen Otis telegrammed that they could not be spared. Four Manila paymasters remained assigned to duties outside their paymaster roles. Major Whipple Kellber Mu Kilbourne held related financial posts and duties.
Washington Sept 22 The navy department reports Commodore Watson sailed from Guantanamo for New York and turned command duties over to Captain Goodrich aboard the Newark. The Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa, target of the Wreckers, did not lift as planned but is expected to be raised. Senator Money returns to New York aboard the Red Star Und Nordland. Dr J W Jean of Philadelphia’s Jefferson Medical College is offered a seat on a proposed War department commission. The Union Pacific advertises the direct western line via Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with various sleeper and dining options. Frank Long’s new restaurant opens Monday Sept 26 offering meals at lunch counter.
Secretary of War Alger and Surgeon General Sternberg arrive in Knoxville from Lexington with a reception committee. They review the Second division of the First corps at Camp Poland and tour local points of interest before leaving for Chattanooga. A holiday honors the visit and a public reception is planned in Chattanooga with bands and a banquet in the evening.
Madrid reports severe floods devastate Herrera near Cadiz drowning 80 people and wiping out olive harvests in Seville and Granada. Other deaths tolls rise across flooded regions as cattle perish and communities face extensive losses. Meanwhile New York cites an indictment for murder against Dr Samuel T Kennedy in the Dolly Reynolds case. Santa Fe advertises discounted rail passes for Knight Templar encampment travel from Pittsburg to nearby areas and sensationalizes travel deals to St Louis and Omaha. vapor baths offered at five dollars.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing beverage for children and adults, claiming it mimics coffee flavor without its drawbacks. It emphasizes health benefits, ease of digestion, and savings versus coffee, with a brief note about Vapor Baths offered for five dollars by Prescott & Co.
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