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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
5
A Davis and Glick advertisement promises trial and savings on bills with goods cheaper than any city store. It lists numerous groceries from tea and coffee to canned goods, meats, lard, baking powders, soaps, and miscellaneous items, urging customers to leave or telephone orders and asserting guaranteed low prices.
A Washington dispatch reports that Germany’s foreign commerce rose despite war, famine, and tariff changes. Consular observers note exports to the U S contracted while shipments to other lands grew, with leather and iron products among leading items.
San Francisco reports that a general military hospital will be erected on Angel Island shortly. Washington authority directs the work with a medical staff to oversee its nurse and scientific services. The site will serve the entire military district including the militia and Philippine islands. Governor Taylor critically ill as reports indicate his condition worsens with fever.
Society notes highlight a Thursday afternoon reception in honor of Miss Anna Rosa, Karnival Queen, at W. W. Manspeaker’s home with elaborate outfits and floral decor. Bishop and Mrs. Milixpaugh hosted a late evening reception. numerous Topeka and Kansas City social figures attended. A long “Votes and Personal Mention” list follows, naming visitors and locals at various addresses and clubs.
Reports from Milwaukee indicate heavy rain has quenched fires in northern Wisconsin. At Cumberland twenty five families were left homeless by the flames and a large sawmill plant valued at 221000 was destroyed. One death is confirmed, Mrs Jacob Correson of Dry Wood, two Correscn children injured while rescuing their mother. Wires down and overall damage estimated near 3000000.
A Washington dispatch reports U S consular warnings to manufacturers and shippers about penalties for failing to cater to foreign tastes. British buyers and Continental firms favor British lines and American goods are delayed by improper measures, postage and documentation, harming U S exporters in England.
Washington Sept 3 The following tribute to Thomas J Bayard was written by Secretary of State John W Payne It mourns Bayards death and extols his youthfulness nobility and sincerity It notes his gallant bearing and unwavering pursuit of what he believed to be right The piece reflects on how such qualities inspire others and endure beyond his passing Also mentions jury reports and local obituaries with scattered details and biographical nods.
The North Tupeka column lists visiting friends and relatives from Salomon City Kansas City Horton and Bilyer including Miss Stolla Smith Miss Sutton and Bertion. Guests arrive from Wolverstat Kon On and East Gordoy Street with church figures Dr. Palmer to speak at the redoned school. The annual stockholders meeting of the diocarian Ceametuey association occurs October 1 at the cemetery office.
Washington dispatch notes a Philippine constitution translation where Aguinaldo renounces dictatorship and names four secretaries: state, war and public works, police, justice and health, and finance. A three-branch secretary of state duties split diplomacy, navy, and commerce within a planned congress representing all provinces.
San Francisco reports directors plan formal organization of the Bakersfield and Los Angeles railroad with Claus Spreckels likely as president and Watt flat as vice president. Storey to be chief engineer. surveying to extend from Bakersfield toward Tejon Pass and Mojave desert before construction. Cleanup of rail extensions to the San Joaquin Valley also mentioned.
New York dispatch reports Spain allocated 20 000 trumpets to the United States Army Quartermaster and ordered similar gear from Paris. The article notes the bugles may be used to mislead or confuse enemy forces, with concerns over marked and starped equipment.
Port Townsend Sept 2 The Haydenbrown bark carried Erin Michael and passengers from the Yukon district under Dring Dassengers. H Sullivan of Colfax reports extensive exploration along American rivers and tributaries, with 20 more claims worked this summer. Some mines yield around 100 dollars daily but high water halted operations. Discovery guides rate the district as rapidly developing, with a military post and customs house planned and about 600 men nearby. P J Tuohy of Chinwon reports claims at Circle City yielding well, near 10 dollars daily in some cases.
Beattie Washington reports an estimated total production for the season of about 40 bales of hops. The note suggests prices around ten to eleven pounds per unit and mentions a substantial amount already contracted.
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