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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1898

Page

6

Court Martial Details Rioter Trial and Prison Terms

Details from the State Journal report: Frederic Dodge and John Jonaston detailed to escort Quartermaster James Young to the United States military prison at Leavenworth for a year of hard labor. Lt Deford resignations accepted. Lt C. Littisies named President of the court martial to try the Treeston rioters. Quartermaster Sergeant T. Waite released from prison and reduced to ranks. W. Ellis reports.

State Journal Zui Francisca Frederic 2. Dodge John Jonaston Fred Funston Berevert Jamce A. Young United States Military Leavmsworth Ute Eourt Kansas City

Central Denies Plans to End Chicago Limited Train

Samuel R. Callaway, president of New York Central, firmly denied any intention to suspend the Chicago limited service. He stated the New York Central and Pennsylvania lines will continue the fast trains, and no director approved any proposal to halt the service.

Central New York Ave Chiisso New York Central Pennsylvania United Tee Chicago

Suits Against ZRB Dry Goods Store

Attorneys Guthete Austin Wilson sue the ZR B dry goods store in Justice McClingrook's court after attachment properties were dismissed. Claims list merchandise and services with amounts including 57.46 for coats thread company 41.85 and 134.50 for other goods, with associates from Weingarten Brothers Co and Fashion Co among others.

ZRB Dry Goode McClingrook Guthete, Austin & Wilson Thes Bee Feso J. Brambere & Co Coats Thread Company Enien Oad & Collar Co Ony D& Co Whentinek Sr SG Inss Weingarten Brothers Co Fashin Co Ae Ie

Debs Mon Incorporate Springfield Aug 26

The secretary of state licensed a new political body to incorporate the Social Debsa to association. Debs Bhigene V. Debs, L. Were and Seymour Steadman listed as incorporators from St Joe. Return One Fare via Santa Fe due to account races on Aug 27.

Debs Springfield St Joe

Protests Over Navy Report Credit After Battle

Washington reports reveal Captain Taylor protests that official battle accounts favor other ships over the Indiana. Rear Admiral Sampson forwards letters arguing the Indiana did substantial work destroying Spanish ships, asking for correction and justice for Indiana crew.

Sampson Washington Samvingson Navy Department Guantanamo Bay Schisy Peb Hshed Philip, Evans Dang Cook Indiana Gloucester Bettie Haye Alva Teresa Tim H.C. Taylor U.S United States Naval Force North Atlantic New York Aug. K Secretary of the Navy Besiow Sentiago T Sampson United States Navy United States Naval Forces U.S S. Indiana Cuba

Improvements Planned for Church of the Assumption Front

Improvements are planned for the Church of the Assumption front with new brick and cut stone vestibules to enhance appearance. Stone steps will span the building, and the church tower may be completed but postponed to next year.

Church of the Assumption Joliet

Colored Carnival at Hot Springs Draws Large Crowd

A Negroes gathering in Hot Springs Arkansas on August 24 attracts a record turnout for the state's second annual carnival. The parade features prominent Black leaders and entertainers from Port Smith Little Rock and beyond. A boxing match and musical program cap the day as the crowd cheers the queen and celebrants while addressing political and economic questions of interest to the race.

Arkansas Hot Springs Ark Ajate Atton Maries Semnton Whittticron Park J. O. Trent Port Bimiths Gad J. Ie Hector Little Rock Ant A. Lie Karine Migtenrock Mamie Tate Sarin Wainy Wis Durie

Archbishop Ireland to be made a cardinal

Washington Aus 6 Arch bishop Ireland is to be elevated to cardinal by Pope Leo XIII in appreciation of his efforts to prevent war between Spain and the United States. The pope may confer the red hat during a return to Rome for church policy consultations. Ireland, born in Ireland 1888 and educated in France, has long served in Minnesota, earning nicknames like whirlwind of the prairies. The GAR Ladies plan a Santa Fe rail trip to Cincinnati on September 5 for local supporters.

Washington Aus Ireland Catholic University Vatican Leo XT Iretanis Spain United States Rome France St. Paul Sera Trent Corinth St. Pauls Cachdral Prairies Northwest Iki Pemienes Nebresop St Paul St .Paul GAR Cincinnati Santa Fe

Manila-bound officers named for hospital unit

General Mier designates officers for a hospital corps to sail to Manila. The list includes 40 personnel such as Lieut Henry Page, assistant surgeon, Wye Allaby, Jonata Winty, and others. Major Stackpole of New York will command the hospital corps. Red Cross nurses will join the unit under Major.

San Francisco Mier O. Owen le Cy Henry Page Wye Allaby Jonata Winty Ttheian Gerakiy Frank Jar Cox Huey Tete Red Cross Colonel Stackpole New Yorks Will Bella Conan Aspital Corps Seae

Prairie floats troops move to Montauk Point

The Prairie carrying troops landed around noon. Soldiers were transferred from Amagansett to Montauk by train. At 2.15 pm the Prairie was treated and departed Amagansett for Montauk Point.

New York. Au Amakansett Montauk Amagansett Montauk Point

Misfortunes of Pame. Dewey Uncle Claim Shown in Chicago

An elderly man in Chicago claims to be John I Dewey, uncle of Admiral Dewey, arriving from Lincoln, Neb. He seeks his son in Cleveland and is taken in by police for assistance. The old man asserts ties to Admiral Dewey and various supposed relatives. police will arrange transport to Cleveland. Separately, Chicago weather notes indicate heat persists with near record highs and possible light showers tonight.

Chicago Dewey Harrison Street Admiral Dewey John I Dewey Cleveland Ohio Lincoln Neb Lesly Yourning Sinesta St. Louis Tewey Bloem Adura Grandpa Tewey Petley Lam Br. Tewey Belvidere North Aile McKinley Bes

Rathbone Sisters adopt insurance feature and unite with women council

In Indianapolis Aug 26 the Rathbone Sisters approved an insurance feature akin to the Knights of Pythias endowment rank and voted to affiliate with the national council of women. Mrs Ida M Wehrer of Boise City Idaho is chosen as a delegate to Omaha in October. The finance committee estimates meeting expenses at about 34000 with 3120 donated by the Indiana grand lodge and the rest to be raised by subscriptions. any surplus goes to the grand lodge. Detroit is favored for the next meeting though Louisville remains in contention.

Indianapoelis Ind Rathbone Sisters Knights of Pythias National Council of Women Ida M. Wehrer Boise City Idaho Omaha Grand Lodge of Indland Grand Lodge Detroit Louisville

Sensational Flower entertains Topeka audience

A lively amateur operetta titled The National Flower drew a bright Topeka crowd on Tuesday night August 30. The show features flowers vying for national favor with melodies, fun, and a large drill by children in costume. Local celebrities Mrs W. McCoy and Mr Frank Weightman appear, and the program ends with a striking tableau featuring Miss Verna Jones as Columbine.

W. &. McCoy Frank Weightman Afisa Verna Jones Colvibin

Mine Fire at Danville Mine Claims Several Injured

A fire erupted in Bonnet's mine in Danville on August 26 trapping 18 workers. Many were badly burned, with some expected to die. Evacuations occurred via an air shaft. About 35 tons of coal and the main shaft were buried, and several miles of track and horses were buried. The mine is practically ruined.

Danville. Ti A. Bonnet

Shorter Hours At Santa Fe Shops To Cut Saturday Work

An order posted at the general shops and division shops on the Santa Fe states that until further notice no work will be done on Saturdays. The current schedule has employees working until noon, and the new order reduces weekly hours by five. The railroad notes its rolling stock is in excellent repair and grain traffic remains heavy as anticipated as justification for the cut.

Santa Fe Efren

I A R Encampment Trip From Topeka To Cincinnati

Annual I R encampment in Cincinnati Ohio prompts greatly reduced round trip rates via Union Pacific. Tickets via Santa Fe Route with Pullman sleepers and free balconies to Cincinnati. Contact F A Lewis city ticket agent or J Fulion depot agent for schedules and fare details. September dates for round trip travel listed.

Neinisti Cincinnati Union Pacise Union Pacife Esilon F. A Pullman Palace Sante Fe Houte

Camp at Montauk Point War Camp Formation

The article describes Camp Wykoff at Montauk Point as a major wartime camp for about 30 000 troops arriving from Cuba. It notes the camp’s landmarks, hospital tents, detention areas, and headquarters marked by flags, with the Rough Riders led by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and General Wheeler arriving recently.

Wykoff Santiago Cuba Long Island Montauk Eand Tts Cubi First Volunteer Cavalry Rough Riders Theodore Roosevelt General Wheeler Cavalry Division Harriers Roosevelt Young Camp Wikett

Free Canal Abolition Effort Advances via Trade Board

The transportation committee of the Chicago Want Free Canal group moves toward abolishing Welland canal tolls. A three member panel will meet with boards of trade in Minneapolis and Duluth to coordinate action before the Anglo American conference in Quebec. A strong delegation is planned to push for an open door to the lakes after marine men’s deputation.

Chicago Transportation Boards of Trade Minneapolis Duford Gusher Quebec Lakes

Hospital train arrives with Fifth Illinois cavalry men

The hospital train for the First regiment of Till unis cavalry reached Forther Adds bearing 1 troopers. Eleven passengers are down with typhoid fever and others with malarial and camp fever but not in danger. The train left Chattanooga at midnight and moved north as conditions allowed. These men precede the regiment’s arrival on several trains this evening over the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad. Preparations for a hearty reception have been made.

Tillunis Cavalry Forther- Adds Chattanooga Fifth Mlingis Volunteer Cavalry Chicago & Eastern Illinois

Wheat market shows strength after light trading

In Chienzo August 26 the wheat market rose as traders sold ahead of expected deliveries. Short sellers faced limited offers for September while buyers moved to cover. Receipts in the north and oats prices note a damp trading day.

Chienzo Chienry Tolay Nedeon Reeser Shiatsu Shorts

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