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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1898

Page

5

Cervera's Cousin Invites Him East to Visit

Chicago dispatch reports Admiral Cervera may visit relatives in Owlike Bitore after meeting with Mr and Mrs Otto Tuchas who hosted a dinner for the Castilian commandos and offers to invite him to Chicago. Mrs Lynne, a cousin of Cervera, is well known to many officers through her father Admiral Baines and has links to Bevan station assignments.

Chicago Times-Herald MaAdhairal Cervera Owlike Bitore Otto Tuchas Lynne Admirst Cervera Admiral Cervera Lukizy Adieirus Baines Wilowie Bevan

King of the Dudes Buca the Western Union

J Waidere Kev reports the Western Union Telegraph company sold for 5000 Marmmees refusing to transit unless a revenue stamp was paid. The claim that the company and to send a message should cover the necessary expense is noted in this San Francisco dispatch from August 13.

Buca Western Union San Francisco Aus J. Waidere Kev Western Union Telegraph Company

One Bright Feature Misreads War and Peace in a Misprint

A garbled item from MuAri Anz reveals a misread feature about a war era topic. The text shows confusion over names and events with several broken phrases hinting at editorial clashes and misaligned captions.

Taking Down Bridges on the Manhattan Line

Workmen dismantle the old ree train bridge route once used by the Manhattan, Alma & Burlington railroad between Alma and Manhattan. The venture signals the line’s end, with talks of a new route and potential impacts on local taxation and farming interests amid uncertain future service.

Manhattan, Alma & Buriingams Manhettan ML A. & Ferullnoud Alma Manhattan Ebardienet Burling & Northwestern

Train Trip to Cincinnati Bargain Offer

An advertisement offers a round trip rail plan to Cincinnati aboard Santa Fe from early September with tickets priced around 1010, noting multiple train numbers and a family outing appeal. Also mentions contracting services and short order laundry and barbershop deals at local merchants.

Cincinnati Heturs Kobe Winepes Bert Ilsener Bageage Shraush Eee Cincinnat Santa Fe

Democratic Delegates... County Convention Elected for Second Ward

The Democratic county convention to be held Saturday elected delegates and alternates for the Second ward across its four precincts. Delegates and alternates are listed per precinct with names such as Schmidt, Heary, Etzel, and Bowers among others.

Uhe Democratic County FIRST Délagstes J. ©. Schmidt M. Heary Geo Lenean O. Calthan Tom Brasnan Juhi Meyec Patrick Devart Joseph Bowet Alterhites Tarenep Cos Geo. Youngroin John Haup J. Mecyonis Ee Cowdes Toney Rears James Iher Sarai Miller Proaton Bowers Andrew Hartwick Allermnes C Carlson I. Bowers Frank Gibier Julie Deines Mike Etzel 3Une Turshardt Jacob Ludwig Peter Burgiard Fourth Precinct Delesatee Samuel Peldner J. Brudevant W. Fr. Rhodes Cherie Root Peter Bower A. Beeler R. B. Cathars Henry Graber Altematua Jeal Ly Feldner Peter Stirder Sohn Fred Bee Jr Calein Bremer J. O'Cellier J.C. Bern Ghent W Teenhart Bertsnyder Offen Lee Thatcher N. Gould Geo, Selber A. M. Vangers Joseph Milter Vickner Peter Tsing Plies Baldwin

Horse dies trapped in basement well fall

A grey horse fell through a thin board cover into a basement well at 307 Kansas Avenue, 12 feet below, and drowned after exhausting efforts to climb out. Workmen used a block and tackle and a securing line to hoist the animal, later removing the corpse to city burial grounds.

James Remverend Hapgood Wilson Ebrides Kan Kansas Avenue Bumijer Uilding Hupreot Barlal Fay Market

Blondike Gold to Date

Seattle August reports total Klondike gold receipts at the government assay office reaching about two and a quarter million dollars to date.

Seattle Wash Uusetts

Collision near Ponte Decimo kills nine and injures forty

A passenger train collided with a freight train near Ponte Decimo in Genoa Italy on August 12 killing nine people and seriously injuring forty. The report notes the disaster as a major tragedy amid ongoing rail safety concerns.

Ponte Desimo Genoa Italy Ponte Decimo Sante Pe

Americans Tilled South Africa Field Of Commerce

New York Aug 1 A Washington dispatch reports South Africa trade shows growing US influence with key goods like electrical equipment tools and agricultural implements, while Britain Germany and Ireland push competing shipments. Consul Stowe notes high American shares in certain imports and urges stronger access for US fish and tobacco products amid regional economic ties and shifting duties.

New York Tribune Washington Stowe State Department South Afria Cayo United States Africa Teutobie South Africa Eineland Isvy Eieland Americin Cape Cakmy Great Britain Germany Dulagpa Day Dacom England United Kingdom Cape Ghleny_tor Duthom East London Port Elizabeth Cape Town Natal Iit

Census shows Wyandotte gain boosts ward totals

Census figures indicate Wyandotte ward gained 6000 people in the past year while Cherokee ward shows a loss of 1694. The data suggest shifting population trends across districts with overall growth in the city. Officials note upward movement in Wyandotte as a notable change.

Coburn State Board of Agriculture Kansas Saieesore Hamilton Wyandotte Canties Lake Cherokee County Population. Inc Dee Atchison Andersia Brt Urtyee Ford Greenwood Hinautinn Staeceons Jefferain Eancass Tver Marien Mostawatamie Rawlins Tans Republic Reeset Bedewick Seward Shawnee Core Sheridan Smith Stynton Evr Anenier Baoe Thomas Presse Ag Wabaunsse Wiere Wickit Voastinton Wilsor

Vengeful Sagasta Seethes Over Spain’s Political Future

Madrid dispatch notes Generals Polavieja and Weiner as key dynastic figures amid postwar uncertainty. Sagasta hints at rearming Spain and counters Imperialist strains while factions argue over monarchy. Public mood swings between relief and vigilance as military influence looms large.

Wanta to Stop Track Tearing Up

County attorney arrives in Propeka to consult attorneys about Santa Fe track work on the Manhattan branch between Alma and Manhattan. Santa Fe uses Rock Island tracks between Manhattan and Alma as both lines run to prevent further track damage.

Amormey Amma Propeka Attormus General Boyle Santa Fe Manhattan Alma Hock Island Anhattan

Society News Dance for Tennis Players at Vinewood

A refined subscription dance at Vinewood on Thursday honored the local tennis players. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wear, Mr. and Mrs. Criswell, and many others from Springfield, Kansas City, and Chicago, with notes on visits and upcoming outings around town.

Vinewood I Dean Low Tom King Frank Wear Ben Criswell Airs Leon Tuttle James Leison Edith Truax Chicago Elizabeth Wheeler Springfield Til Ealth Goddard Maple Hill Mead Keebler Kansas City Edna Crane Norman Wear John Waters LW. Doolittle Lew Graham Chariie Lager Strom Harry Seabrook Clarence Young Walter Smith Theodore Suattinger Fey Howell Hew Johnson Will Wikidsl Joe Morgen George Esternoy Julius Welding Clyde Grubbs George Reed Frank Davis Edward Dennis Ed McBride Dick Alden Louis Smith Adrian Sherman W. W. Webb Prank Beck Robert M. Ruegies Terrence Ewart Webby Wilder Gbfard Dudley H. D. Crosby Austin Brady Picarre Allaire

Taxes Go Higher In Topeka As Mills Measure Rises

County Clerk John M. Wright reports a tax increase in Topeka this year, with valuation yielding forty-three and two-tenths mills or four cents three mills and two-tenths. Last year’s rate was forty-two mills, plus small school and state tax increases, while state board relief was limited and the valuation cut was only four per cent. A separate travel notice promotes Union Pacific service to western cities with schedules and contact points in Cincinnati.

John M. Wright Topeka State Board of Equalization

G A R Train to Cincinnati Leaves Rock Island Depot

G A R and W R C ladies accompany a special train via Santa Fe route from Rock Island on September 4 at 4 pm to Cincinnati arriving 2 pm September 5. Pullman palace and tourist sleepers, chair cars, reserve seats. Round trip fare $16.10. Reading mentions Hughes carpet dealer and Gra estate listings.

Cincinnati Pullman Palace G.A.R Santa Fe Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland Union Pacific Union Pacifie Pullman oPauton Ciscinnati Ohio Rock Island Pullmen Palace Cincromatic G. A. R and W. R. C. Aine Modocs We Hughes East Fitch Street G. AR Santi Fe

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