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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1898
Page
7
A cryptic report shows Daly averages for the second three months of 1807 with figures including 2.6 10,256 and another Daly estimate 2.4 525,655. The data compares year over year against last year’s results and includes varied totals.
The State Journal describes its Topeka circulation, claiming more than 35,000 daily readers, supported by 44 carriers and a newly built brick headquarters. It emphasizes steady growth over 12 years, increasing from 80 to 35,000, and invites advertisers with proof of circulation figures.
A mysterious mill owner refuses charity and hides a secret that sustains his livelihood. When villagers learn of the deception, they confront him, led by Vivette and her partner, while the mill collapses into silence after his death. The tale ends with a reflection on work and fate in a village.
A collage of humorous scraps and melodramatic vignettes from early press includes a scribbled note about a supposed patriotic monument plan with a virgin shaft, strange Yukon wanderer misadventure, and a string of quips from Detroit Free Press to New York Journal. The piece echoes era humor, brief literary jabs, and clipped anecdotes.
William A Brady and Floreeld Jr secured from London sources the props for a naval display at Tattersall's Garden. Steel ships 12 to 25 feet long will voyage in miniature battles with controlled models and gunfire effects. The show adds blockade running and other warfare methods, guided by inventor Karl Seps.
Paris officials plan honors for officers and crew of the Bourgogne after a deadly disaster. Some will receive the Legion of Honor or Living Medals despite charges of cowardice and brutality. The official report calls the accusations calumnies and seeks to atone for injustice.
Father O P Gallagher priest of Pittstore Pennsylvania filed suit in the U S circuit court to recover over 9000 from Thomas Kirby of Abilene president of Kirby Bank. An attachment of Kirby and his personal property was issued. Gallagher is a private creditor alleging Kirby deeded most property to the bank after its failure to secure payment of the loan. Gallagher married Mr and Mrs Kirby years ago in Pennsylvania.
Concordia Kansas Aug 1 The Pope Mets of the Thirty second senatorial district comprising Cloud and Republic counties met here and nominated Gomer T Davies of Concordia for the unexpired term of Senator W S Mosher deceased Davies formerly lived in Republic county and edited the Republic City News He moved to Concordia about two years ago and has since owned and edited The Kansan He has had legislative experience having represented Republic county in the lower house several terms
The Santiago de Cuba report to General Shafter shows Customs revenue from July 0 to August 13 at 364 215, an excellent fortnight for American administration. Miss Clara Fulton of the Red Cross cables President McKinley requesting that Wessel be given office to take relief supplies to starving Cubans in Havana. An abundant stock of supplies awaits transport, and Miss Fulton’s work in Santiago is praised, seeking recognition and an open offer for further relief work in Havana.
Tenn Aug 16 The new Sternbure hospital near the Wilder tower by Lytle opened for reception of the wounded at Camp Thomas. It has 1 200 beds and Red Cross nurses. Hundreds will be moved from overcrowded division hospitals. Rations prepared for a review tomorrow morning with over 40 000 marching. Excursion parties head to Chattanooga as a crowd of 50 000 gathers for the event.
An old notice touts Omaha Exposition travel by the Burlington Route with stopovers and excursion rates. It highlights convenient access to the Missouri and Mississippi Valleys and names Howard Elliott as general manager and cearelet as general passenger agent in St Louis.
Key West August 16 Aboard the Cushing Lieutenant Albert Gleaves likely earned the distinction of the last naval action of the war had peace negotiations not ended the conflict earlier. The Winslow and Winslow's crew had already faced danger near Cardenas and later the Cushing destroyed several small vessels before peace prompted withdrawal, ending hostilities at sea.
General Shatter's telegraphic health bulletin from Santiago lists August 14 to 15 conditions with 2715 total sick, 1500 fever cases, and numerous deaths from typhoid, malarial fever, yellow fever, and other ailments among infantry and cavalry units. names of affected soldiers and units are given, including Corporal Marion Ames and Private Charles H. Blake, among others.
Rome announces Admiral Candiani received Colombia’s definitive reply to Cerruti’s claim. Colombia recognizes Cleveland’s award and commits to pay within eight months, ending the dispute to Italy’s satisfaction. Sacramento reports Auntie Austin sues estate for 100000 over uncle’s will. Remarkable rescue tale follows of Mrs Curtain praising King’s New Discovery for consumption.
Free Dispensary of Kansas Medical College at the corner of Twelfth and Tyler offers medical aid. details unclear due to fragmentary OCR but mentions Brockett, M.
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