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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1899

Page

6

Acts as Marriage Broker Finds a Husband For Friend's Daughter

Aaron Duris a Jefferson Street merchant tailor sues Jacob Marwileky for 14 dollars in commissions, claiming two years ago Matiilsky promised 108 if he secured a husband for his daughter Lillian. Phillip Brown was married to such a husband and the wedding occurred last week.

Sars Thinto Aaron Duris Jefferson Street Dbeean Jacob Marwileky Matiilsky Lillian Phillip Brown Uule Jewish Acres

Bank cashier Davis hunted as Emporia bank failure widens

The Emporia First National Bank collapse triggers a federal probe. U S Marshals in St Louis pursue cashier D M Davis and vice president Martindale amid alleged book falsifications. Grand jury in Kansas City to hear charges while attention centers on Madison State bank receivership and potential coverups.

United Staty Lambert Davis St. Louis Dirk Davie Iran Min Dan United States Murelisl St Louis Tambert Federal Brand Jury Pat Mty HOUE Kansas Ciy Emperia Kansas City Federal Grand Jury Crom Tank Martingsle Marion Albsuch de CwMet Bank Madis State Bank William Martindale First National Bank Oficimte Emporia Madison Bank

Notation of Banking Official Davis in Emporia Crime

Davis, longtime cashier of First National Bank in Emporia, is linked to a crime under the national banking laws. The prominent local figure, a Welch as described, faces scrutiny amid a case involving a two-family household and four children.

Davis First National Bank Stax Emporia Bos Wify Eceatis

Smallpox Fear Grows in Kansas City With New Cases

Kansas City reports several smallpox cases as two more infections appear on 415 Bell Street. City Physician Coffin denounces lax quarantine at 913 Bell Street and orders vaccination for exposed residents, including the Sumner School community and Beth Street workers.

Kansas City Coffs Bell Street Ful Street Willams Squire Williams St. George’s Hospital Theresa Dean Kerr Famiy Moray Evenizus Hayes Coffin Fens St. Hell Street Armeurs

No Bleeds on Hats Arkansas Law Regulates Hat Feathers

Little Rock April 12 The Arkansas Legislature passed a game law to fine a woman for wearing a stuffed bird on her hat or selling or displaying feathers skins or parts for millinery. The act deems possession sale or exposure for sale of such items a misdemeanor with penalties up to twenty five dollars.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark

Band Leader Plans Permanent Regimental Orchestra in Topeka

Professor Gemres Washington Jackson, former Olepatch leader and Twenty third Kansis bandmaster, seeks to form a permanent organization from the regimental band. He will move to Topeka, where 12 members already reside, and expects the rest to join as home. He praises the band, vows Cuban natives will remember it, and aims to give concerts in Topeka.

Gemres Washington Jackson Olepatch Jackson Topeka Hand Cuba

Nebraska priest found guilty of trespass and property destruction

Tecumsen Nebraska April 12 after a two days trial Rev Frederick Speriem was found guilty of trespass and destruction of property for breaking down the door of St Andrews Roman Catholic church on March 21 after being locked out by the board of trustees. He was fined 70 dollars and costs. He appealed to the district court and in default of a 600 dollar bond was remanded to the county jail where he is now confinement.

Diplomatic Strain Over Samoa Incident Eases Yet Tensions Persist

Reports describe continued diplomatic friction between Britain and Germany over the Samoa matter. Officials express regret for the collision while aiming to preserve settlement prospects. Observers note pressure on Admiral Kantz and possible troop deployment to Apia as negotiations continue.

Blood in the Pacific Ambush Between Britons and Americans

Dispatches from Apia report a clash at a German plantation on April 2 where 100 American and British sailors retreated to the beach after an ambush. Lieut Freeman and Lieut Lansdale led the forces aboard Tauranga and Philadelphia. Ensign Morahan and others were killed. two British and two Americans were wounded. Natives, Mataafa's warriors, killed several officers, while German plant manager was detained aboard Tauranga.

Aucland Apia San A. H. Freeman Taurangu Freeman Lansdate Philadelphia J. J. Morahan United States Motaguan Eee Lansdale

Mutual Proclamation, Battle At Apia Reported

Advices from Apia recount British and American consuls issuing a proclamation to curb depredations as rebels resist. March 28 sighted enemy near Maguid with machine guns and a seven pounder. Friendlies attacked during retreat. Casualties include killed or wounded rebels, with allied forces, including 214 British Americans and 15 friendlies, engaging Mataata's forces near Vas sa. Lieutenant Freeman fatally shot. Phila delphia sailor Philly Lansdale wounded.

Auckland Apia Sama Ayia Stuarts Reatte Arkine Supreme Court Sdtiiral Repli Takbir Mataata Germany Vassa Rahela Aneel Freeman Tewtenant Philly Vanhorn Lansdale U.S Philadelphia

Random Stock Items Include Linens and Patches

A store counter list details several White India Linens and Black India Linens. It notes Fancy Pistols and Stripes, Plain and striped Lawns, Dimity Checks, and Namook quality linens with yard prices of 25 and 35 cents. Strong entities include India Linen Dimities Namcooke and large plaid lawns.

India

Extraordinary escape amid battle of Multanuu Easter Sunday

British and American forces fought rebels at Multnuu. Seaman Hunt of the Porpoise survived after his ear was threatened, joining Lieut. Lansdale in retreat. A shell from Royalist helped drive back attackers as friends buried officers and prepared for more armed aid.

Shatteral Seaman Hunt Lieut Lansdale Royalist Battlefeld Hunt Multnuu Freeman Tansdale Geo, Cave Porpoise M. Perkins Philadelphia Cave Sturdes Pernoise Gaunt Tint Lansdale Asdn Monarhin Kelling

England Ails as Germany and U S Readies Samoa Accord

Berlin reports an AP interview with a foreign ministry official saying Germany notes Samoa raids by Tanu on Apia with German property harmed. Ambitious plans for a joint Anglo American commission loom, while Britain delays delaying peace efforts amid calls for prompt action.

Berlin Associated Press Foreign Office Apia Taunus England Samoa Washington Aucklend Admirel Kautz Sho Korits

Rock Island Route Fare and GA FL Rehearsal Notice

San Francisco and Los Angeles fares listed at 32 dollars fifty cents via the Rock Island Route. A GA FL entertainment rehearsal is announced for next Thursday evening at the Grand Opera House. All participants should be on hand.

San Francisco Los Angeles Rock Island GAFL Grand Opera House

Ohio aldermen cheap appointments scandal in trial

A Toledo style report from Tifin Ohio on April 12 describes a special session of the city council addressing corruption charges. Damaging testimony targets three aldermen accused of hindering mayoral police appointments while police officers allegedly offered ten dollars to six councilmen. Citizens vow to punish those found guilty.

Tifin Ohio Courcil

Manila Dispatch Details Forces Moving on Santa Cruz

General Wheaton telegraphed General Otis that they would not wait to be killed. General Lawton secures Santa Cruz area and reports insurgents at large. He has captured a gunboat, six launches, and two caiques, all rivercraft stuck in the mud.

Manila Wheaton Otis Sayy Lawton Santa Cruz

Big Joplin mining deals. Zinc and lead lands sold to easterners

In Joplin Missouri mining transactions total near two million dollars with eastern syndicates purchasing properties. Albers Tracy of Chatham NX transfers 441 acres near Carterville Missouri to a Boston syndicate for 209000. Spring River mines at Alba sold to Ontario syndicate for 575000. Additional deals push near 1.5 million in value.

Big Joplin Joplin Albers Tracy Chatham Carterville Spring River Alba

Market Report from the State Journal Chicago April 12

The report notes wheat with a Liverpool driven lift and weak domestic outlook. Corn shows stronger demand at the market with steady to higher May prices, while oats slide due to acreage concerns. Provisions edge lower with pork and lard under selling pressure. Hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts are listed with mixed, generally softer, tendencies across categories.

Chicaco Liverpool Minneapolinana Elecator Mayriba Tyes Timothy

Grain and money market notes from Topeka trading desk

A Topeka merchant notes on bank rates in New York money markets and posts on wheat, corn, and oats futures. Reports mention favorable rust weather, cash grain receipts, and price movements with a bullish tone.

J. C Gomes Commixaton Ruse Bist Topekas Shinoik Tidlens Uxpor Noritiwestayy Coleten

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