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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1898

Page

3

Davis and Glick Spot Cash Grocers Ad

Local grocers Davis and Glick promote low prices and guaranteed quality. They emphasize large-purchase advantage and first-class goods, inviting shoppers to compare with other city groceries.

Sugar and groceries deal advertised with assorted items

A vintage advertisement offers 26 pounds of granulated sugar for one dollar with ten dollars of groceries, plus mentions 24 pound sugar offers, coffee, and various labeled items like Wolff's Capital brand hams, beans, tuna, and Ivory Snap products, all appearing in a scattered retail promo.

Fighting Goes On Despite Spanish Armistice Decree

April 1 reports note several minor skirmishes in Santa Clara and Santiago de Cuba despite a Spanish proclamation suspending hostilities. A British boat Ar Tow, seized near Santa Cruz for contraband, is released after British consul intervention. Families plan to charter a British steamer to Jamaica to await a US Spain settlement. The Valencia arrives for Mexico, no US vessels. Diario de La Marina denounces McKinley’s message, questions reconcentrado orders, mocks calls for humanitarian aid, and doubts annexation claims. French warship Fulton arrives from St Thomas. Mas Cette unsettled for postal treaty breach. German, French, Italian ships to haul goods to Haryana.

Havana Cuba Santa Clara Santiago de Cuba Santa Cruz Jamaica United States Spain San Augustine South American South America Valencia Mexico Diario de la Marina McKinley Uncle Sam Blanco Siso Senor Angule Washington Fitshueh Lee Union Constitucional Bardeter Fulton St. Thomas Silans Mascette Talline Europe Haryana

Lodge Pleads For War Asks Presidents Power To Intervene

Massachusetts Senator urges unity in crisis with Spain and Cuba, opposing full declaration of war yet favoring presidential intervention to end Spanish rule. He argues for an independent Cuban government capable of international obligations, condemning delays and urging decisive action. He recalls past warnings, naval strength, and the long struggle against Spanish influence.

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Local notices and social items from Kimball Pie to Lynden visit

A mixed page of brief notices records mail orders shipped by Davis & Glick, local deliveries, and bakery references. It reports travel to Kadies City, a Lynden visit, a funeral in progress, and social events at the Union Pacific hotel with choir and musical numbers, plus various household and craft ads.

Gem Bakery Courtney's Conkle Kadies Weil Cromwell & Jeftera Elle Mabel Wright Lynden J. Fuller Mas Quincy Wre Cromwell & Jeffers Gramm van Buren Ph Dameleon Kansas Ot . Bean Dtrw FM Tuttle Sonn Lapp Philadelpha Perasyvaste Union Pactie Tive Beeorete Aas Zemen Herrington Hee Busehinein Sherburne Union Parife Ie Bey Union Pacific

Fight for Life Regulate California Railways Request Hearing

California state railroad commission plans one final effort to regulate freight and passenger business across the state. The board will hear from Southern Pacific Company and its leased lines on May 1 about their operations and an expected testimony will determine if rates can be reduced while meeting legal investment interests.

San Francisco Californian State Railroad Commmission Soothers Pa Board of Railroad Ommissioners California

Bodies Found After Flood In Shawneetown

Residents struggle as floodwaters rise and two more bodies are recovered in Shawneetown. Dora and Mary Galloway are identified among the deceased. officials vow to intensify the search and repair levees. A thank you note expresses gratitude for community support during the disaster.

Debate on Cuba and Maine Disaster Echoes in Senate Speech

A Senate debate reveals strong pacifist sentiment among the public while condemning Spain over the USS Maine disaster. Senators urge justice, demand Cuban independence as the only monument, and emphasize unity under the executive to secure peace and truth.

Reeve Maine England Nelson Spain Teers Rome Europe Negrec Sigebee Massachsetts Lees Tuba Lodge Blaine Lee War Point Cuba

Cuban Bonds Ignite Senate Debate on Cuba Policy

In the Senate Lindsay Kentucky argues the Cuban resolution risks declaring war and outlines constitutional limits on US intervention. He contends US forces could govern Cuba temporarily, while warning of debt liability to Cuban creditors and noting Spain's right to mortgage Cuban revenues. Hoar questions the scope of responsibility and legitimacy of intervention.

Senate Washington Lindsay Spain United States Sr. Lindsay Hoar Mr. Lindsay Cuba Carter

Senate debates Cuban independence and US Cuba policy

Debates center on US approach to Cuba, with Senator Lindsay urging peaceful handling of insurgent Cuba and urging fair treatment of property. Other members discuss diplomatic exchanges with Spain, Cuban independence terms, and a Senate resolution on Cuba policy, amid adjournment after routine business.

Chicken Trouble at Madison Street Court

In a police court hearing Judge Atchison hears a disturbance case from the Madison and Crane streets area. Molly Smith Annie Al ten and others testify in a quarrel over a neighborly dispute, with claims of threats and a punch. The hour-long session adjourns with the defense pressing objections as witnesses recount the altercation and a threat of whipping. Battle Jones Anna Watts and other residents describe the scene and the tension in the neighborhood.

Lucy Stevens Judge Atchison Madison Crane Streets Molly Smith Guy Annie Alten Attorney Guy Mary Brows Tobjet Attrney Bird Bird

Anson Gives Up Hope to Buy the Chicago Club

April 14 report says Anson will not meet the option terms to gain ownership of the Chicago club after two months of efforts. Backers withdrew amid uncertainty as to what next, with Anson noting the opposition and backers’ wavering. Other items include brief notices about cures, travel ads, and rail schedules.

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