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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1898

Page

7

Why Not Take the Union Purit new 6.52 m team for Raseas Citr

Fragmented market note mentions travel and supplies for a team and ticket plans. References to shipments, pricing, and locations include Topeka and Colorado. Mentions individuals such as Mr James and a doctor. Cough remedy notes appear as a safety warning about opium in mixtures.

Raseas Citr Heturnire God Banos Cy Mn Rackling Jessins Toupee

Testimonials Praise Your Noble Message to Congress

New York readers laud the president’s brave and noble message to Congress praising integrity and courage. Letters from A Whitney Oscar Straus and others express confidence in actions Congress may take and applaud a firm, patriotic tone.

Rogers New York Oscar Straus St Outa Congress

Ways and Means Plan for War Revenue and Taxes

Committee on Ways and Means outlines a wartime funding plan including a tax of one dollar per barrel on beer and 3 cents per pound on tea, plus a 6 cent duty on coffee, to raise revenue and support treasury securities. The measures are described as war-time and would take effect only if war occurs, with certificates secured to cover expenditures.

Committee On Ways and Beans Washington United States Ioan Treasury

Ambiguous Proclamation Report From Washington Voice

A cryptic Washington dispatch claims General Bianco announced a proclamation tied to foreign powers and Europe, mentioning offers and actions by the state powers. The text is garbled, but implies tension between real and implied powers and reactions from representatives abroad.

Washington Bianco Europe Rowen

Army Bill Proposes Limited Peace Time Draft Powers

Senators Proctor and Sewee discuss an Army bill limiting conscription to seven districts during peace and allowing expansion only in war, with adjustments to the army’s size and scope. The text emphasizes restrictions on peacetime drafts and potential wartime increases.

Proctor Sewee United States Stiles

Money for Militia Bill Boosts National Guard

Senator Thurston urges a bill to improve the National Guard funding and readiness. Senator Hale advocates for stronger support, while lawmakers weigh allocations and program details.

Thurston Oders National Guard

Relic of Ft Sumter Monitor Nantucket to be Put in Service

The Monitor Nantucket, praised as one of the war’s best, is to be armored and fitted with high power guns in its turrets. The request from the New Orleans defense committee seeks a cruiser or mother ship stationed at the Mississippi River mouth jetties for defense.

Nantucket Fort Zy Lone Defense Committee of New Orleans Mississi

Senator Cock Relays Plan to Seek Restitution

In Washington on April 1 Senator Cockrel announced plans to introduce a restitution request. He seeks explanation why Cuban consular correspondence prior to November 13 has not been sent to the Senate. The memorandum noted was provided and called for correspondence starting on March 1.

Washinston Cockrel Nane Senate

John Becker Captured Near St John April 11 1900s

Excitement rises after the capture of John Becker near St John. Reported at 5:30 p.m. by County Clerk Gen. Shaffer and County Commissioner Gamble. Fear of mob violence grows as authorities seek order. A $50 reward was posted by Gov. Leedy for Becker’s capture amid a confessed windicive crime claim. Details recount Becker fleeing with the 1 year old child of Wigant Hotmester. Farmer witness says Becker’s capture followed a long manhunt near the home of a local farmer.

St John John Becker Shaffer Becker Leedy Wi- Gant Hotmester Lant Gtr Stet

Atchison man feared among Chilocet landslide victims

In the snowslide near Chilocet Pass, Charley Harrison, once in Atchison, was feared dead among the hundreds slain. He had returned to Seattle last fall to gather provisions and ship for the Selden region, with letters from Barratt of Atchison Nabbank indicating plans to depart soon. The telegraph lists Harrison among the victims, with Seattle noted as his likely headquarters.

Atchison Charley Harrison Chilect Pass Harrison Kigndik Seatte Sprint Eee Barratt Atchison Nabhank Petenson P. Harrison Aman- Anowe Seattle

Death of Chas H. Foster Ends Long Public Service

Charles H. Foster, longtime secretary and treasurer for the Alten railroad and Mississippi Bridge, and secretary to several Chicago linked firms, passes away after decades of service. Foster held leadership roles with multiple Chicago area railroad and leasehead companies, contributing to transit and bridge operations along the Chicago and Alton network.

Alten Railroad Dead of Foster Mississippi Bridge Company Js Chicago Leaseville Chicago & Alton

Dixon Out West: Lecture by Reverend Dixon at Winfield

A Winfield audience heard Reverend Thomas Dixon of New York speak at the People's Church on April 1. The lecture titled Back to the Future drew sharp questions as Dixon argued for progress while critics disputed sensational claims. speakers' exchanges focused on personal experiences and public concern.

People’s Church Winfield Thos Dison People's Church New York Winfeld

Silas Fain Lyrerman Observed Growth and Odd Traits

Fragmentary report notes Silas Fain a lyrerman at a residence with a brain development described as abnormal. Observers compare him to a bulldog like creature, citing a longer nose and unusual growth over months. A separate line mentions a sum of 53 dollars at Rock Island River Springsito Denver.

Silas Fain Lyerrman Jack Rock Island Springsito Denver

Wanted Form Fund Inquire In Hellars Addition

WANTED-Eve inquiries about a form fund in Hellars addition. Reply must be hosted in writing and stamped via mail briefs of this office. Placed in one of the boxes with replies to classified advertisements. WANTED Geantinn tiers Sesseen, 385 guaranteed for season. Old burners rebates by regrowes as e55 or Cape burn.

T. W Hellars Cape Burn

Proposals for Feed and Feed Sector Orders

Fragmentary OCR notes suggest proposals related to feed sectors and orders. Readable items mention tea and feed, with unclear details. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly captured in the legible text.

Topeka Linzarest Kansas Avenue

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