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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1898

Page

2

Ex Queen Liliuokalani Says She Will Return Home

In a San Francisco interview former Hawaii monarch Liliuokalani discusses returning to advise her people to submit to fate and become United States citizens. She defends royal rights, warns annexation risks, and calls for fair treatment and preservation of Hawaii’s state rights within a U S union.

San Francisco Lillukalani Hawaii Washington Timate Mabington Place Lapett Republic United States Uberty Pacific Liliuokalant Family of Tina Philippines Alto Tom

Man Attempted Poison Suicide Over Love in Springfield

McCullum asked Miss Louise Bergen to marry him at 612 South Ninth street and learned she had promised to wed Marry Frank. He drove to her home, swallowed lacdanum, and was aided by doctors trying to save him. Bergen states she will marry if he survives.

Springfield Louis Me Colar Louise Bergen South Ninth Street McCullum Miss Bergen Frank Fins McCollum Simort Chicago Blas Bergen Crenes Ip al

Pensions Cut Off Under New War Pension Rules

Washington August reports say pensioners now serving in the present war face suspension and must prove their eligibility with sworn statements. Commissioner Evans defends the law, asserting pensions end for those not meeting criteria, with penalties for false claims and highlighting the need to follow existing rules.

Washington Beane Evans Bot

Heckman offers land for Chicago artists and writers

Chicago lawyer Wallace Heckman proposes to donate a tract of land with a clubhouse and stone tombs for Chicago artists, sculptors, and literary figures. He plans a long term lease and annual stipends for attendees, selecting a site overlooking the Hecktivéer Ged valley near his home in Esagte Nest Bluff.

Wallace Heckman Chicago Heckman Cate Ay Heckman Footurek Heckimas Esagte Hecktivéer Ged Ywehieh Margaret Puller Stargaret Fuller Island

Boston Diver Recovers From Broken Neck At Beach

A young man Morgan suffered a broken neck diving from a float at Srewcent Beach, Luya. He lay in a beach hotel until yesterday and was brought to Boston in grave condition. Doctors describe his case as remarkable though still dangerous, with partial recovery and hope.

Boston Mass Aux Wurphal Ie Patt J. Morgan Matt Srewcent Beach Lulya Bathine Ie Tu

Schalk Chosen to Lead Wagner Opera in Country

New York August 6 Herr Schalk of Prague selected to conduct Wagner operas in the coming season after long negotiations with German conductors. Maurice Grau approves the choice and reports Schalk’s strong rehearsal work and clever handling of the cast.

Mort Schalk New York Dnding Anton Seidl Weaton Maurice Grau Herr Schalk Prague Graw Covent Garden Germeany Mattack Sirece Tenfer Weingarten Chile

New Chicago Hospital Dedicated Plan For St Anthony’s

Sisters of the Franciscan association announce dedication of their new four story hospital at the corner of West Nineteenth street and Douglas boulevard. Architect Henry Schlacks guaranteed occupancy by August 28 with Archbishop Feehan likely in attendance. The German renaissance design features Redford stone and a slender slate covered spire.

Franciscan Sistern Chicago Franciscan Association of the Sacred Heart St.Anthony's Hospital Henry Schlacks Feehan Sacred Heart West Nineteenth Street Douglas Boulevard Redford

Chicago Club Plans Big Spending to Win Pennant Next Year

Surplus earnings will be set aside to purchase strong pitching and bolster the roster. President Hart and Manager Byrne aim to acquire key players, with Western league twirlers and several major trades considered to make the Chicago team a stronger title contender next season.

Chicago Chitego Aug Ber Beeus Brat Blayera Hart Maniser Byrne Smaughether Shon Ninsare Morey Burtia Bas Sogel Abe Kesie Dea Hagtonsa Seley

Cervera Attends Mass in Memory of Lost Sailors

Admiral Cervera attended a month mind mass at St Marys Catholic Church for the souls of Spanish officers and sailors who died at Santiago. His presence, described as commanding, underscored the ceremony honoring the fallen in Annapolis Md.

Bullore Annapolis St. Mary's Catholic Church Mostiva Santiago Cervera

Inventor of the Telephone Dead in Lansing

Minh Aug George B. Tichmond a dentist died here today at age 49. He claimed to be the original inventor of the electric telephone used before Bell patent. He battled Hero company over the claim but financial backers deserted him after a $100 offer. He never profited from his invention. Also a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and druggists.

Lansing Minh Aug George B. Tichmond Bell Hé1 Finencial Tim

Beggar With A Fortune Found Dead In New York

An elderly vagrant named Edward Ryan, 77, collapsed on Beekman Street near Pearl Street after wandering in a degraded state. He died at Gouverneur Hospital, with four savings books totaling 12008 dollars hidden in his clothes, origin unclear. Police suspect he was a professional beggar, but had no prior record of the man. Detective work continues to trace his identity and wealth.

New York Beekman Street Pearl Street Policeont Fox Quk Street Pullen Edward Ryan Holtman House Chatham Square Gouverneur Hospital Surseun Davis Father Healy St. Mary's Church Grand Ridge Streets Hoffman Chathury Square Grants

Pneumatic tube link cuts mail time between New York and Brooklyn

New York reports the Brooklyn bridge pneumatic mail tubes began operations, slashing cross river letter delivery to about two and a half minutes. Wagtage between offices previously took half an hour, with an estimated overall time saving near an hour. The first official test occurred yesterday in the Brooklyn post office with about 70 officials observing. About 500 letters per carrier possible, no packages over eight inches in diameter.

New York Brooklyn Federa Manhattan

WHAT MEN CAN STAND. Fatal current hits two workers at New Brighton

A high voltage accident at New Brighton, S I, yesterday knocked out two workers, James Noon aged 30 of Harrett Park and Benjamin Gulliven, both employed by the New York and Staten Island Electric Company. A current of great volume passed through their bodies as they were stringing heavy equipment, though it did not kill them.

New Thorn New Brighton S. 1 James Noon Benjamin Gulliven New York and Staten Island Electric Noon Maple Avenas Harrett Park Sullivan

Wire accident on Richmond Terrace causes two men to fall

Noon and Sullivan stood on the corner of the Terrace and York Avenue when a copper wire they held crossed a live feed carrying over 2,000 volts. They were knocked unconscious and carried to the borough health board. Sullivan regained consciousness and went home. Noon remained unconscious for over an hour.

Richmond Terrace Noon Sullivan Terrace York Avenue Borough Health Board Noun

Shafter Pictures Found In Old Home Relics

Galesburg Michigan August 6 Photographs of Gen Shafter and his immediate ancestors were found in a room stored relics. The pictures include his father and mother and him as a lieutenant in the Seventh Michigan in 1862 and Captain Aldrich his brother in law killed at Nashville. A unique celebration titled Shatter day was held near Athens Calhoun county with speeches honoring the gallant son of Michigan.

Galesburg Mich Shafter Aldrich Nashville Athens Calhoun County Here Michigan

Senator Cullom Faces Hawaii Questionable Government Paths

In Chicago Aug, Senator Cullom, chairman of the Hawaiian commission, says their task is a careful, minute inquiry into all lands and institutions to guide government action for Hawaii’s greatest good. He notes diverse native and immigrant populations and weighs whether Hawaii becomes a territory, a California county, or another form, studying history, economy, resources, and population to decide the best system of rule.

Chicago Cullom The Hawaiian Commissrat Islands California Europe

Belmont Hires a Circus for Newport Millionaire’s Show

Eastern millionaire Oliver H. P. Helmont of Newport plans a mid way show for Belmon t residents. He has assembled a wild west act and a Nautch team from New York and Boston. Prof George Ramseill will lecture and Chauncey Depew is eyed as master of ceremonies for a Belmont entertainment at Narra Bansett bay.

Providence Fi 1 Oliver H. P. Helmont Newport New York Boston Nautch Coutches Belmont Felt Belmonts George Ramseill Narra- Bansett Bay Belmont Chauncey Depew

Summer Tourist Tickets to Colorado Return $24.00

Santa Fe Route offers a daily sale of summer tourist tickets to Colorado and return for 24 dollars through September 15. The deal highlights round trip travel, convenient departure times, and scenic Colorado destinations.

Colorado Santa Fe

Wanderer Returns After Cuban Arms Landing Mission

Key West reports the Wanderer returned after landing about 2000 rifles and nearly a million cartridges for Cuban insurgents at three Cuban coast points. Despite resistance at Bahia Honda, no shots were fired and the cargo was landed at all sites with troops aboard to guard the operation.

Key West Fla Wanderer Ban Taly Third U. S. Cavalry Bahia Bunda Pinar del Rio Bahia Honda Curille Mtanail River Puerto Principe

Double Carnival in Chicago Plans for October Parades

Chicago faces two planned octob­er carnivals two parades meetings and speeches. The Chicago Commercial Association pursues a multi day city celebration including Chicago Day on October 9 while the National Business League backs a national peace league event to end the war. If peace arrives next month new arrangements may be needed to avoid conflicts and Ferdinand W Peckie president of the National Business League is expected to return to Chicago for a settlement and a conference between the two groups has been postponed awaiting his arrival.

Chicago Mecaxo Chicago Commercial Association National Busineen League National Peace League Ferdinand W. Peckie National Business League Leneue

Death by leap from train shocks Chicago crowd

John Clancy of 184 Marchfield avenue died last evening after leaping from a moving St Paul line near Halsted Viaduct. Edward Peters of 112 West Van Buren Street escaped unharmed as Clancy tumbled onto rough stones and was struck by the train. Remains taken to the county morgue.

Chicago Aug John Clancy Marchfield Mvenus Clancy Edward Petera West van Buren Street Council Bluffs Lmited St. Paul Union Depot Halsted Street Chaney Peters

New Cruiser for Dewey May Take Swift Minneapolis Flagship

Newport News reports officers expect the protected cruiser Minneapolis to be ordered to Manila to relieve the Olympia under Admiral Dewey. The shipyard repairs and forward sails indicate a long voyage, possibly via the Suez Canal, with a 28 day reach to the Philippines. Commodore Schley’s flagship may also go in for overhauling. A consumer note praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from a Providence hotel clerk. Peerless Steam Laundry advert follows.

Newport News Minneapolis Uncle Sam Manila Olympia Admiral Dewey Suez Canal Philippines Schicy W. M. Bush Dorrance Providence

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