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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1898

Page

5

Immigration to Cuba Viewed as Future Union Part

The Mills Adams Co argues immigration could turn to Cuba as U S policy pursues Cuban independence. Prof Robert T Hill of the U S Geological Survey outlines strategic, economic and racial considerations for Cuba, noting land titles are fixed, and tropical conditions affect settlement and labor migration.

Cuba Boston Atte Gaia American Association Advancement of Science Robert T. Hill United States Geological Survey United States Fortien Ilean Prof Tlther Cubs Mans HM Watt Coba

An Alliance to Be Formed Between England and Japan

London reports a Paris Patrie note alleging Rear Admiral Lord Beresford leads a mission to discuss a Britain Japan offensive and defensive alliance. The claim suggests Japan would invade Ceres and support Britain if tensions with Russia arise, with Beresford said to carry a Queen Victoria autograph letter to China's Empress Dowager. Skeptics call the tale unlikely but it reflects far east movement rumors.

London Paris Patrie Lord Chartes Beresford Great Britain Japan Ceres Lom Beresford Li Hung Chang Queen Victoria China Far East

Young Worker Struck By Falling Iron at Can Factory

Francis Montague, 17, recently moved from St Marys, suffered a crushed skull when a heavy iron weight fell several feet at To-meka canning factory. He was treated at Stormiatter hospital where surgeons removed bone splinters and relieved brain pressure. Doctors fear possible permanent brain injury though recovery hopes remain.

Francis Montacue St. Marys Tomeka Canning Factory Montague Stormiatterspital

New Hampshire Governor Seeks Third Discharge for First Regiment

Governor Ramedell sent a message to Adjutant General Corbin requesting the Third New Hampshire regiment be discharged from further duty. The move follows advice from Counselor Cuminink and concerns illness among the troops, with New Hampshire soldiers under care.

New Hampshire Nassau N. FL Ramedell Corbin Mt From Couscilor Cuminink Chickamalige

Society News Highlights From West Sixth Street Event

Society notes recount Mr RH E Thomas hosting a flowers filled evening on West Sixth Street in Masabary. Nellie Hawking of Ohio attended. guests included Mr and Mrs Hunter Mr and Mrs W Schoch and many others with electric fans and refreshments. Several locals and visitors are listed arriving returning and traveling to various nearby cities and towns.

RH. E Thomas Heffy West Sixth Street Io Masabary Nellie Hawking Ohio Danesh Carey Hoge Hunter W. ©. Schoch LL Wagner Miss Hawkins Ollen Hayes Delsy Hayes Winifred Wagner Anna Crane Elanore Bates Miss Fortney Carey Ene W. Khcote al Hullt Dean Waters Prank Davis B. Lyon Ola Dalton

Japan Satisfied With Hawaiian Annexation

Tokyo dispatch reports Minister Buck states Japan is not dissatisfied with the United States annexation of Hawaii. He notes the government and people are confident the US will protect Japan and its interests regarding the islands, and that annexation has been accomplished peacefully.

Washington Buck Tokyo Japan Department of Allte United States

Navy to restore cruisers St Louis and St Paul

The Navy Department ordered the cruisers St Louis and St Paul to Philadelphia to be restored to miners condition and returned to the American line. Yale and Harvard remain with the War Department as troop transports and are likely to be returned soon.

Washington Aus Navy Department St. Louis St. Paul League Inland Navy Facd Philadelphia Yale Harvard War Department

Brentanos Trade Collapse Sparks Auction Or Sale Debate

New York reports filings show liabilities around 5000 and assets possibly worth less. Fire losses and reduced supply from craft trade cripple Brentano firm. Creditors, stakeholders, and receivers seek a plan to continue business or sell assets to satisfy debts.

Sa Tive Synem Sai

Trouble in Samoa sparks US German British clash

Washington dispatches report rising tensions over Samoa under the 1890 treaty. The United States seeks to fortify Pago Pago harbor and uphold rights, while Germany presses for division and Britain leans toward the US stance amid mounting diplomatic friction.

New York Ate Herald Washington Samoan Islands United States Great Britain Germany Pago Pago Harbor Thone Cleveland McKinley Samoa Europe Porsché England Savale Apolly Tutulla Great Britzip District of Apla

Nine Hour Day Rejected by United Typothetae

The United Typothetae of America ends a nine hour workday debate after three executive sessions. A five member committee will study possible reforms with the International Printing Pressmen and Assoc and other unions. The convention directs sending copies of resolutions to leaders while pursuing practicable measures for shorter workdays without harming workers. In a separate matter, a state court grants EmPoria city a tax levy dispute case to be heard September 12. Portugal and Costa Rica confirm war termination satisfaction from their governments.

United Typothetae Jmilwanicos Typothetae America International Prindum Pressmen and Assitiine Union George Wharrin International Typograph Link PHM Che Tess Internatinal Printing Assia Ants Union Ned ¢Eee Tenenet Typographical Reion Justicerimumance State Supreme Court Emporia Portugal Costa Rica Eee E . Ave Margeois Santo Portugues Sener Calvo

Local Drug Clerk Lake Licenses Policy Split

Police and Judge Dolman clashed over Druggist W F Lake’s license after Chief Strauss claimed a sure case of selling intoxicants. Lake surrendered then challenged the move, and Dolman briefly reissued the license. Both officials blamed each other as public comment grew.

W. F. Lake Dolman Straues Lake Strauss Hin Bioff Fret

Peck family plan for Paris exposition delegation

Ferdinand W. Peck, commissioner general, will lead a party to New York and board the La Touraine on September 3 for the Paris exposition. The group includes ministers, secretaries, and officials, with ties to French and American representatives, joined by a New York commission contingent and military officers. A Treasury endorsement supports a monument tribute to independence and freedom.

Chicago Ane Ferdinand W. Peck United States New York la Touraine Mavre Thane Thehuded W. Peck Atline Gyo Pangalo Stramar Fred J. Skirt Uint Weanl B. Drake Anersee eSibe Tourts Commission A.C. Buber Navy Kidd Army Ecretary

Two Months En Route Dawson City Delayed to Dutch Harbor

San Francisco August 2 The Dawson City steamship, smallest to sail from here with passengers to Alaska, faced a harsh voyage and failed to reach St Michael. A Dutch Harbor letter says it took 15 days to reach that port, not the expected ten. The voyage aimed to dredge the Yukon river to improve navigation and scoop ice for gold, but the vessel encountered severe difficulties on the way.

Sanfrancisco Dawson City St. Michael Alaska Yukon Dutch Harbor

State Examination of Teachers Held Today

The state examination is held today in the office of the state superintendent of public instruction. Applicants listed for state teaching certificates include Flattle Simoatoe, Loutheiie Kean, FM Irelan of Topeka, MD. Keitner of Westmoreland, 3A Cunningham of Topeka, A sok of Onaga, George Gorew of Sarsclle, Janes Ho Hyen of Bt Starrs, Dal ayeherty of Michigan Valley, A. Fink of Topeka, and Stephenson of Topeka.

Flattle Simoatoe Loutheiie Kean FM Irelan Topeks MD. Keitner Dal Ayeherty Michigan Valley Ine Topeka Fale Cael A. Fink Jay Galld Gea An Stephenson

North Topeka News Roundup and Local Events

Tremy Intended for this column should be Jet at the Kimball Pig. Co. before 1 o'clock in the morning. Two large loaves bread from Getn Bakery. The parlors of the reform school are being repared. Mig Clara Deitrich of Elmont visiting North side trends. Mr. and Mrs. WIN Spear will leave the flat this week for Omaha. Dr. Marvin Swift had a fine night blocking cereas come out last night. Mine Nellie Mccutcheon of Seattle visiting W.H. Colwell family. Miss Goldie Lacy of Mursden visiting Miss Bessie Watts. Mrs. Charles Berry to return from Omaha after ten days. Miss Sue Skinner gone to Pros and Pruua to visit relatives for a month. A gathering at Ridge church northwest of town. Mrs. J. I. Courtney to Kansas City Monday then to St. dor. Mia and Mia W. We Crittenden and daughter Marjory went to Solomon City. return Saturday. Rev. J. FR. Madison, Topeka district of the MoE church, returned from new Sprines. Stook sale drew large attendance at the town. Grocers' Association to meet Monday night at Webers ball to adopt a parade unity. Every grocery fan in the city urged to be present.

Davidson and Sons Council Grove Lincoln Street Goloraga RT. Herrick Hiswatha Lillian McFarland Buchanan Street Eleanor Werk Jean Frost Coultis Farm Charles Haines Sabethate John EB Mr Haines Grace Frest John Dunvant Kas Tis Topeka Mond Harding Hiawatha St. Louis Firmin Naylor Wossville Hlh. Sutherland Herington Getn Bakery Reform School Clara Deitrich Elmont North Side Win Spear Omaha Marvin Swift Nellie Mccutcheon Seattle W.H. Colwell Goldie Lacy Mursden Bessie Watts Quincy Mia Marjory Solomon Sity Mir. Colemian

Bankers on a Tour Cripple Creek and Victor Visit

Several hundred bankers who attended the American Bankers' association convention in Denver arrived in Cripple Creek and Victor by four special trains. They were hosted by mining leaders, toured Portland, Victoria, Gold Coin and other mines, and marveled at the district's wealth. The group then continued to Colorado Springs via the Florence and Cripple Creek road.

Cripple Creek Coro American Bankers’ Association Denver Victor Colorado Midland Midland Portland Vietar Gold Coin Independence Elkton Moon-Anchor Anchorin Leland Colorado Springs Florence and Cripple Creek Denver and Hilo Grande

Vanderbilt Peril in Newport Harbor Rescue

William K. Vanderbilt narrowly escaped drowning after a squall capsized a boat in Newport harbor. With his captain, he clung to the vessel then reached shore exhausted. Kam Vanderbilt Jr. was enrolled at Harvard, and the family ties to Marble House, Newport are noted.

Newport FR. T Pluck Iuck William K. Vanderbilt Newport Harbor Nehaitrater Vanderbilt Gaunie Vanderbilt Fort Adama Mr. Vanderbilt Kam 1 Vanderbil. Jr Fe Ap Anders Uate Harvard University the Wurmmier Tie Maral Marble House

Davis His Horsewhipping Stuns Carrollton Mob Action

Dr L C Davis once Indianapolis sanitarium rep in Carrollton TL was horsewhipped tarred and feathered and driven from the city by a mob after a disputed marriage claim involving Maud Hensler. He was jailed then released on promise to depart but was recaptured, beaten, and forced to flee.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Carrollton L. C. Davis Dr. Davis Indianapolis Maud Hensler John Hensler Davis Hensler Devin

Corbett Plans Move to New York for Bout

San Francisco reports pugilist Jim Corbett will depart for New York on Monday. He commends McCoy for handling the postponed engagement and hopes to stage the match as originally planned, though the date will be rescheduled to a later time.

San Francisco Jim Corbett New York McCoy

Real Estate Transfers Shown in Brief Notice

Real estate transfers list Mery A. Bare and husband to John Buford for $200 and other transfers including William Peace, Mathiten Carisyn to, and Harry P.etes Bila on Pleasant View addition. Parcels include North Filmore and Filmore Street areas with scattered lot halves and street avenues.

Mery A. Bare John Buford Filmore Street William Peace Mathiten Carisyn Harry P.etes Pleasant View

Larimer Steps Down as State Republican League Secretary

James Larimer resigns from the office amid health and financial pressures. President F P Lindnay announces M M Lee of the St Mart Eagle will be appointed successor. Larimer cites untenable funds and debt, calling the league a failure and an excuse for an organization. He leaves to avoid further personal expense as the league’s future remains uncertain.

State Republican League James Larimer Republican State League F. P. Lindnay M. M. Lee St Mart Eagle Birre Larimer Becauhe Rush Fragie Bs Ith Suetens Larkner Cyrus Ieland

Stanley in town predicts carry of Third District race

Topeka reporting Republican candidate W E Stanley forecasts carrying Sedgwick Cowley and likely the entire Third district. He plans a vigorous campaign with rallies and set speeches at Lindsborg Stafford Abilene Olathe Severy Anthony and other cities, as party organizers schedule events for the weekend.

W. E. Stanley Topeka State Central Sedgwick County Stanley Mr. Stanley Strom Lindsborg Frank Nelson Lindshors Senator Baker Stafford

Daughters of Erin hold first state convention in Topeka

A Sunday September convention of the Daughters of Erin auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians gathers delegates from Kansas towns with branches. Mayor Pelows to speak, church services at the Church of the Assumption, a business meeting in the afternoon, and a likely luncheon that evening. Mrs. E. P. Colling presides over the Topeka branch with Miss Margaret Casey as secretary.

Daughters of Erin Daughters of Erinas Order of Hibers— Tana Gumntar Kansis Exst Pellows Tudy Church of the Assumption

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