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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1898

Page

6

Military orders for Alaska relief and fortification

The Call reports imminent food riots in interior Alaska and the U S government moving to preempt instability. A battery is dispatched to Fort Saint Michael on orders from Washington, with plans to open a military post at Fort Yukon and seize river boats if needed to ensure winter provisioning and order along the Yukon River.

San Francisco Cal Alaski United Stated Fort Twkon Weber Washington Merriam Wil Qhickly Bt. Michael Yukon Manresa St Richadl Uany River Deatina Yan Alaska Sildjens

Three Dead and One Dying in Central City Tragedy

A Deadwood transmission reports a fatal street confrontation in Central City. Judge J. P. Giddings, EA Shannon, Jack Wear were killed or wounded in a deadly dispute. Mrs Ed Stulli is recovering after a brutal assault. Pioneers in Central City involved.

Omaha Neb Deadwood The Bee Central City J. P. Giddings EA. Shannon Jack Wear Ed. Stullian Shannon Terry Ard Central Chur Terry I Sholk Shannin Giddings Omernews Bhannon Giddises

Band of white men threaten Baptist editor in Dallas

A mob of mounted white men visited Rev HW Isaacs at his home and ordered him to leave Dallas or stop publishing. They rode to the church where his supporters preached and fired bullets into pews. The unrest follows a case involving Joe Malone, a Black man accused of assaulting Mrs Stern, with a September jail date set for Malone. The sheriff prepared to protect him after a teletyped warning of lynching.

St. Lewi Post-Dispatch Dallas Texas HW. D. Isaacs Dullae Psaces Rome Jesus of the Baptist State Joe Malone Frederick Stern Seanes Hiuer i Telephos

Pardons Board Recommends Commutation for Rev Richard Quarrels

The state board of pardons recommends commuting the sentence of Rev Richard Quarrels from five years to ten. The colored preacher was tried for leading followers astray and captured in Baltimore. If approved by the governor, he may be released soon after serving over a year. A requisition seeks the return of Alfred Edket, wanted in Noble County for cattle theft, captured at Grenoie and to be tried in Oklahoma. A souvenir button accompanies each 25 cent purchase of that cigar brand. Geo Burghart Shoe sale advertised.

Richard Quarrels State Board of Partons Quarrels Tipek Balt Deke Cite Moore Gay- Snore Alfred Edket Noble County Oklaloms HJ. Copeland, Ie Grenoie Okishome Geo. Burghart Payne's Iit Gomez Campolen Mt Mantia Ao i Holguin Willd Mbel United States Cuba Holgvin Knowen Holpiin Hinesna Maarid Sigasta

Diplomatic efforts stall as Spain-U S talks hinge on protocol

Reports describe tense Washington Madrid negotiations over a proposed protocol to end Cuba hostilities. Officials expect a Spanish reply while U S and Cuban dynamics loom, with Holguin and surrounding pockets key to any surrender.

No Important Peace Developments At White House

Washington report notes no significant progress toward peace at the White House. Secretary Alger and Attorney General Grimes had a brief morning conference with the president discussing a proposed government for Peru. Alger denied orders to halt operations, while confirming Blines had surrendered.

Washington White House Siemete Cambon Alger Grizes Pury Rieu Tari Porto Rico Boston Ber Aiso Manica

Engineers Strike Delays Transport Newport News

Newport Va August 11 engineers aboard the transport Obdam Col refused to disembark crew already aboard and demanded pay delaying redeployment. Four tons of mail were en route to Fort Rico aboard the Oretam as the Virginia Capes posted signals. The strikers are mostly foreigners not enlisted, with Gen D and the First Kentucky regiment aboard to manage the situation.

Newport. Va Obdam Culver Qurumuitita Fitch Oiinols Reseimesst Walt Portettine Forte Rico Obdami Nedets Virginia Capes Adama Kentucky Mackbeett

Buckiso's ArniceSalve and Laundry Services Ad

Ad for Buckiso’s ArniceSalve offering relief for skin eruptions corns and piles with a price in cents per box. Swift & Molaney and Peerless Steam Laundry advertise quick shoe or laundry services and brief jewelry work without extra charge. Trade addresses include 735 Kus avenue.

Buckiso Swift & Moilany

Brownson Goes Down In Tennis Semifinals

Enpork Man defeats Kansas champion Bronson of Topeka in a tight semifinal while QO W Vernon of BrPark advances to face F E Sheiden of Topeka in the finals. The day features dramatic singles and doubles with Eberhardt and Lawrence winning in doubles and a large crowd witnessing fast, close play.

Enpork Kansas SC. Bronson Topeka Kengas QO. W. Vernon Bm- Park Oepi Komely Vernon F. E. Sheiden Gheifies Eber Hardt C. V. Vernon Frank Sheiden Sheldon Wiel Eberhardt Bros Bronson Ami Sheldon Scott Shermin An Re Satten F. L. Hberhardt H. S. Lawrence

Hottest Weather Recorded Across Cities

A garbled report notes Ashington and Spokane reporting record heat yesterday with extreme temperatures and signs of heat illness. The message from Per Gi evnn cites tests of heat prostration and forecasts a continuation of hot conditions with officials predicting the day ahead will be similarly intense.

Spokane Ashington Wart Wali

Topeka Populists Open First District Campaign Night

A delegation from Topeka Populists led by Governor Letty and Webb McNall traveled to Valley Falls to launch the first district campaign. The event marked the start of a broader effort as speakers outlined strategy and urged unity with the party’s ideals. Republicans are said to respond later, with no public opening until September 1.

Topeka Letty Webb McNall Valley Falls Poyntler Sifiur

Clarendon tragedy third act draws crowds at viewing

From Glairendon Arkansas a special report says the third act in the Clarendon tragedy is remarkable as the first two. Today the corpse of Mrs Cir vee tot desia is delivered at court while hundreds view the remains. Authorities say the action was to calm public excitement. The community feels this move may alleviate the strain.

St. Louis Glairendon Ark Strang

Postal Service Improves With Officers Sent to Santiago

Five skilled postal workers from Washington with broad service knowledge will sail from New York to Santiago to assist the military postal operation there. Named are H. P. Muscherk Hugo Heydeman Stephen O. Eridge and T. J. Mackey. Additional staff are on standby for departure next week as needed.

Washington Post Office Department New York Santiago H. Ps. Muscherk Hugo Heydeman Stephen O. Eridge Baltimore TJ. Mackey Harrison G. Sells Buffalo Lewin Hobinson Appleton Wis J. H. Weber Boston Cutford Evitsneig Mase HB Femitke Savannah

Brewer Talks Peace Policy and Cuba in Vermont Visit

Justice David J. Brewer arrives at Thompson's Point for summer after Washington trip. He argues for U S duty to aid Cuba, warns against permanent colonial rule in the Philippines, Hawaii, and Porto Rico, and endorses Washington's isolationist stance and the Monroe Doctrine. He cautions Mexico and Spain postwar policy and urges self-government for Cuba with orderly aid.

Burlington, Vt David J. Brewer Gk Supreme Court Washington Thompson’s Point Peate Dean Ani Porto Rico United States Spain Cuba Congress Porto Feo Hawaii Hoar Philippines Alaska George Washington

Peck's A S assistants appoint Paris exposition roles

Chicago Aug 1 Ferdinand W Peck commissioner general for the United States to the Paris exposition announced unmounted appointments for the U S team including Paul Blackman director of affairs and W J V Skut director of mining with further posts to follow. He seeks increased space at the fair and has issued 30 000 circulars urging exhibitors to apply by February 15 with space allocated by industry size.

Chicago Perdinand W.peck United States Uintil Paris Paul Blackmar W. J. V. Skit Robert J.thompsin J. W. Megittwins Seeretaire Frahearse Chant San Francisco Peck Mir New York Chivaso

Dynamite Guns Proposed for Russian Warships

Announcement from a Russian minister proposes mounting dynamite guns on tour warships. The plan follows success with the weapon in Cubs and aims to extend use if results remain satisfactory. The article notes the potential deployment and cites J. W. Phillips in the West Eights area.

Russie Sn Durmeral J. W. Phillips Rey West

Still at Gibraltar Orders countermanded

London reports a dispatch from Gibraltar stating the departure of the British military squadron scheduled for today has been countermanded. The squadron remains at Gibraltar awaiting further orders. Unclear if the change links to developments in the Far East or the Admiralty's plans.

Gibraltar London Usis Admiralty Far East

Miles reports on wounded in Puerto Rico skirmish

Washington reports two dispatches from Gen. Miles dated August 1. Wounded from the Sixth Pennsylvania in the skirmish beyond Coamo on August 9 include Barnes, Frank. Whitlock. Obeid. Jolley. and others. Fourth Ohio losses list Captain Thompson and five privates with injuries to breast, knee, ankle, foot, and toe. Telegraphic update notes Brooke reporting a sun skirmish three miles north of Guayama and Haines forcing the enemy to retreat.

Washington War Department Miles Ponce Pennsylvania Coamo Agent Barnes Lettie Frivete C. Frank Company George Whitlock L. Obeid EV. Jolley Brooke Guayama Haines Ghio GT. Thompson Samuel J. Jones Noble W. Hanischer Company C Ankie Harry S. Haines William Eddington Teht Tout

Lynching of Mulluck Walker in Corinth Mississippi

A mob of about 250 masked men seized Mulluck Walker at the county jail and hanged him from a telegraph pole on Fillmore Street. Walker had been charged with assaulting Charles Darelle, who is in critical condition. Jailer Berry surrendered him to the mob. lights were turned off near Rubel Sait Co. Walker confessed and named two accomplices. The mob also threatened to seize the nesty, prompting police action earlier that week.

Corinth Miss Mulluck Darelle Berry Walker Rubel Sait Company Fillmore Street

MAY EXPEL RELIGIONISTS IN PHILIPPINES

London August 11 The Standard correspondent reports that the fate of religious orders in the Philippines draws strong interest. Both Americans and natives may demand expulsion and confiscation of property. Reforms are needed but officials must proceed cautiously to avoid alienating Catholics and arousing ultra montanes and Carlists. A Madrid dispatch says Senor Sugasta will announce the Spanish note text once President McKinley releases it to the press.

London Aound Standard Saga Philippines Madrid Senor Sugasta McKinney

Sails for Santiago and train wreck near Churubusco

Sails for Santiago New York Aug 1 auxiliary Yale with volunteers and nurses sailed after noon leaving some behind who waited at saloons. Train wreck east of Churubusco Ind killed one man and seriously injured several others while livestock and poultry cars were wrecked. Cyunvemaugh arrives Seattle from St Michael with no passengers aboard and Moran Meet steamers report safe arrival.

Santiago New York Yale Toledo Seattle Want Cyunvemaugh St. Michael Moran

Startling testimonial in Philadelphia drug advert

A damaged fragment describes John Olver of Palladelphia praising a patent medicine. He claims rapid skin and eye improvement after three weeks, hailing the remedy as life saving. The text also mentions electric fans on Santa Fe Route dining cars and sale dates August 19 20 and 21.

Indianapolis John Olver Palladelphia Leite Swift Santa Fe Nineseekers Oklahoma Tydian Territory

Tennis on the Coast at Tacoma Opens With Record Crowd

The Pacific Northwest tennis tournament began in Tacoma Washington with the largest attendance on record. First round play in men and women singles and in all doubles featured matches as Fisk and Goss of Portland faced Sternberg and Martin of Tacoma. Russell and Miss Riley of Seattle beat Fransioli of Tacoma on strong teamwork while Seattle’s pairing shone in bursts. Tomorrow brings top players from Oregon British Columbia and Washington together in the singles.

Tacoma Wash Fisk and Goss Portland Sternberg Martin S& BR Russell Miss Riley Seattle T. A. Fransioli Oregon British Columbia Washington

Improving Defenses Near Gibraltar Reinforced by Spanish Army

A Gibraltar dispatch reports Spanish troops at San Roque Carbonero and Guadalmina reinforced by a full mountain artillery regiment. Fort batteries at Puente Carnero San Garela tower and Isle of Verte laid with Grdenez and Ordonez guns. 25 to 30 smaller Ordonez guns in barges. Observers see fortifications aimed at Gibraltar, signaling preps for a potential Atlantic conflict.

New York Tribune Gibraltar Tarlifa Carbonera Algeciras San Roque Carbonero Guadalmina Puente Carnero San Garela Tower Isle of Verte England

Ten deaths from typhoid at Fort McPherson in 60 hours

Ten soldiers died from typhoid fever at Fort McPherson within 60 hours and were buried in the National Cemetery at Marietta Georgia. The post is tightening sanitary control with sections overseen by junior officers and inspections twice daily. Remaining recruits will be moved to camps at Hobson Pearl Springs and Montauk to curb infection risk.

Atlanta General Hospital Ft. McPherson Erl Miller Pennsylvania Volunteers Robert Vaughn M. Nineteenth Infantry Dannil Fisher M. Second United States Cavalry National Cemetery Marietta Cook Thirty-second Michigan Volunteers Bubb Fort McPherson Camp Hobson Lithia Springs Pearl Springs Newman Montauk L. L A. Harv Hare Bros Fincastle Ohio

Market Report Notes Mixed After Open as Prices Weaken

A garbled market report shows September wheat opening lower, later rising amid short covering and gains from government reports and price current statements. Cattle and pork values drift lower, with hogs and lard prices cited and various futures and receipts noted, reflecting a tentative demand shift and mixed outlook in commodities and livestock.

Innempalis Duluth Tage Lower Fev Sinee Sir Deewmaker Ea Hite Sol Alan Cormn Consernment Mor Bewrish Tepe Lune Sturt Wight Spurs

Fragmentary Livestock Receipts and Shipments Data

OCR text lists various livestock terms and numbers such as heifers, Texas stones, stockers, and shipments with coded figures. It references receipts and estimated records for the next day, alongside unrelated garbled strings. The readable items imply a commodity or livestock ledger fragment with mixed abbreviations and totals.

Reeves Texas Tomur

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary

Kansas City Livestock Market report shows cattle receipts and bids with native steers and cows in demand. Texas steers and cows mix with stockers and feeders. bulls to 100 higher. Market firm with lambs and muttons present and prices noted. packers buying and overall activity steady.

Desens Ams Amy Ders Texas Gore R.gyis

Kansas City Produce Market Listing Details

A fragmented entry lists a Kansas City Produce Market item with measurements and pricing hints including square footage, print details, and active status. The readable text references produce availability and associated traders, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.

New York money market update and notes

Market gossip from Weick and De Letom Co reports conditions in New York money markets. Bond offerings rise with government 4s at 1274 and various futures and commodity cues appear, including wheat, corn, and mortgage trends across Chicago and Duluth.

Weick Nae de Letom Co Lest Pulth Street Pelt, Boa Donovan Com. CO Columbian Topeka New York Chicago King, Stoker

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