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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1898

Page

7

State Journal Announces Topeka Circulation Growth and Office

The State Journal details its full day leased wire AP service, circulation growth from 800 to over 35 000, and new three story brick building at southeast corner of Kansas Avenue and Eighth Street in Topeka. It notes 44 carriers and emphasizes permanence of distribution and office front.

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Burglary chase ends in gunfire near Burr Oak Kansas

Harvey Li Horner a Burr Oak merchant pursued burglars into Nebraska after their raid. One burglar surrendered, the other resisted, Horner fired, seriously injuring none. Governor Leedy’s refusal to honor a requisition stalled rendition. Horner appealed to Topeka authorities to press the case.

Mankato Kan Harvey Li Horner Burr Oak Nebraska Mr Horner Nebranka Morner Tim Kanann Burner Ghulice Aesbult Mir Hurner Topeka Lvedy Tugwks Leedy Henge

Leedy leads in Kansas politics with irrigation focus

Judge Emery comments on Leedy and state ticket prospects while noting support from western Kansas figures. He hints at opposition to the Republican ticket and mentions digging trenotres as a metaphor for internal party divisions. Emery plans an irrigation talk addressing water policy in America.

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Thompson Presides as Knights of the Fireside Convene

The first Annual grand lodge session of the Knights and Ladies of the Fireside of Kaneks met in Weillegion Kan on Aug 38 with large attendance. Supreme president J N Garner is present. Officers elected for the new year include Alan Thompson Hutchings president H B Prust Kansas City vice president J Hart Newton secretary J S Purdy Ottawa treasurer J C Lane Cherryvale chaplain Mix 3. Dutchinion of Wellington industrialist.

J . Hart Newton Purdy Ottawa J.C. Lane Cherryvale Cha Plain Dutchinion Wellington Indy Strant

Divorces First Love in Turbulent Pettition

Divorce petition reveals AI and Mae as estranged couple with claims of violence and separation. Rosie known as Wr W yebuier referenced. three children noted plus six children from later union. Husband seeks divorce citing abandonment and infidelity. wife blamed for burden of life and desire for remarriage to the mother of his older child. The case presents lengthy allegations and requests for relief.

Ion Rosie Wen Don Agai Aeen

Simpson Plans Retirement Amid Bitter Campaign

The article notes Terry Simpson's retirement plan and a contested congressional race with factions and neighborly tensions. It mentions Beale and Beale's circle, a Democratic split, and political maneuvering as both sides seek to influence voters.

Offer of Alliance Commentary on Spanish Intervention

London editorial notes debate on interpretation of a term in a Spanish conservative reader’s piece. It argues the phrase signals potential intervention similar to Britain’s role in Egypt and discusses the Washington cabinet’s view toward a future administration.

London Bmarning Post Senor Silvers Easton Tn Great Britain Washington Aministra

Deaths Strike Two Scattered Local Incidents

Gustav Serobno a former general secretary in Indian service died by gas line suicide in his York Avenue confectionery store amid poverty and despondency. In Kansas, George Parks of Soloman was killed threshing when a loose belt struck him, fracturing his skull and causing death hours later.

Gustav Strobkoff York Ave Gustav Serob Auidler Viday Bck Ted Apiene Kan George Parks Soloman Dickinson

Severe Lake Michigan Gale Drives Freight Ships Off Course

The August storm toppled over Chicago and Lake Michigan as freighters fought towering waves for hours. The Cliffs of Chicago faced a brutal onslaught from the gale while the City of Holland arrived four hours late. Tugboats from the Dunham fleet operated through the night, with no loss of life reported despite the dangerous seas.

Chicago Lake Breese Lake Michigan Clifs South Haven City of Holland Dunham Company Theneamfety

Union State Medical Society Hinted Scheme Exposed

Kanata College commencement day followed by a petition to form The Union State Medical Society of Winchester five graduates named as incorporators. The plan allegedly aims to certify undergraduates from Kansas colleges as medical professionals, prompting Attorney General and state health officials to pursue possible violations of medical law.

Kanata Medical College Union State Medical Society Winchester Kan LH. Duguid 3_C. Low Summerfield J. M. Amis Wakeeny A. Haggart Topeka R. H. Naskey Simmons Kansas Medical Collegy Boyte Gill

Russian warning and Philippine policy debate at St Petersburg journal

Aug 13 St Petersburg dispatch reports a warning tone about U S actions in the Philippines. The Journal de By Peterabare notes concerns that American liberalism and regime changes could provoke harsher responses, urging restraint and national interest considerations amid regional tensions.

St Petersburg Philippines Bi. Petersburg Peterabare Bezark United States Americas

Albert Roby Promoted at Santiago Fever Hospital

Albert Roby a young US hospital corpsman in Santiago is promoted to charge a fever hospital unit. The report notes his assignment amid severe illness with 2a patients and mentions his family ties and resolve to confront the fever.

Santiago Albert Ropy United States Servier Luke Pharke Kreal Roby Ta Ope Ronnie Chert Tully Win

New York First American Warship Enters Havana Harbor

A special dispatch from New York dated August 18 reports the first American warship to enter Havana Harbor since the war declaration. The vessel carries a communication committee appointed by the president to coordinate with a Havana commission on evacuation details for Spanish troops.

Havana New York Fiataga Comunicaion

Corbett Sentence Commuted by Governor Budd in California

Sacramento August 18 Governor Budd commuted the sentence of John H Corbett who had been serving at San Quentin for a term he would have served. Corbett, once allied with McCoy and Ryan, was to be released. San Francisco August 14 A La Ken proposes the Olympic Club match in September for the middleweight world championship with Ken nedy offering a share of gross receipts.

Sacramento Cal Budd John Ht. Corbett San Quentin Fell Corbett McCoy Ryan San Francino A. la Kenfore Olympic Club Kennedy

Vatican reports pope resumes duties after illness

The Vatican asserts the pope has resumed his customary duties and is daily receiving deputies, despite contrary eruption reports.

Vatican

New Presbyterian Church Dedication Reported in Lincoln County

Dr J D Counterming returns from Lincoln County where he assisted Rev H Bradbury in dedicating a new Presbyterian church built by local congregants. Sir William Fraser, Bart is noted as deceased. London reports Aug 34 and Sir William Augustus Fraser, a royal bodyguard for Scotland is mentioned in connection with the event.

New Presbyterian Church J. D. Counterming Lincoln County H. ©. Bradburry Sir William Frazier London Sir William Augustin Frazier, Bart Queen's Body Guards Scotland

Mind Reading and a Wedding Plan in a Curious Talk

In a playful scene Miller reveals Villard’s spellbinding tale of a romance from first sight to engagement. Villard, after a night of confiding, asks Miller to confirm the chain of events and the wedding date, while a humorous aside about a courageous waiter and a joke about fruit with a wife punctuate the dialogue.

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The Soldier's Banquet and Other Scribbles in New York

A humor filled piece follows Flo’s return from war and his epicurean night in Belmoniso's, a comic misadventure over menu choices, and a wake up call from a kitchen rag. Interspersed are brief jests and vignettes from New York papers: Sabbatarians aboard a ship, Weyler and Spain, and wry exchanges from social life with puns and hors d oeuvres of daily happenings.

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