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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1898

Page

3

Greater Republic of Central America Conception and Canal Plans

A Managua convention drafts a constitution for a union of Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua seizing the term Greater Republic of Central America. It bans the death penalty, forbids territorial cession, and contemplates a canal link with U.S. backing while signaling unrest and imperialist fears amid arrests and trade tensions in Nicaragua localities like Leon and Granada.

Matacua Nicaragua Managua Salvador Hondures Central America de Ciland United States Mira América Republic of Central America Leon Granada el Liberal Flaive Srob Serettus Pals de Micemnicas Onecention Indie Rubber Ie Neove Sury

Coal buyers warned as November imports loom

The notice urges purchasing hard coal in November while noting that stored coal from the summer in Chicary lost about one eighth of its strength. It cautions soft coal in one to two ton lots will be poor in two months. Also mentions coal dealer locations and a GAR meeting with travel details to Cincinnati, and a Garfield Park band concert note.

AU Hart Chicary Sree Coal Sixth Street

Would Have Paid $100 09 Per Box Says He

A buyer recounts cures from Morrow's Kidneolde with back pain and urinary trouble. He bought four doses and one box cured him, claiming he would pay $100 per box given the relief. Druggists report strong demand and endorsement from users.

Morrow Wiliam Topeka Kannae Avenue Wesghia Ube Swift & Holiday Drug Co

Salina Jury Finds for Union Pacific in R R Case

Emanuel Carrier sued Union Pacific for 36000 damages claiming injury while employed. The jury verdict favored the railroad company on March 11 in Newton Shops. Details describe an injured leg and contributory negligence issues amid a ballast train incident and railroad operations in Salina on August 1.

Salina Emanuel Carrier Union Pacific Railroad Company Ulu Company Delph Cafrier

Movement to Bar Intoxicants Slows Railroads in Chicago Area

The article reports on a temperance movement influencing railroad policies and worker welfare in Chicago. It describes efforts to curb alcohol use among rails and their crews, noting saloon presence near yards and towns. Officials claim reforms improve safety and reduce costs, with several towns reporting home-building tied to sobriety actions.

Ballast Train Collision Buries Heavy Car In Track Debris

A freight engine collided with a ballast car near Paria causing a load of ballast to bury a section of track. The wreck tipped the ballast train and left cars on the line, with crew escaping injury and track clogs delaying service toward Leavenworth.

Sesourt Paria Visher Auboue Furs Baliest Bhatiars Leavenworth Ewiteb

Tom Smith Injured in Work Accident at Newton

Newton August 21 Tom Smith sustained injuries while at work when he slipped and fell striking his hand. He was knocked unconscious briefly but regained wakefulness and was able to report for work later. His condition is described as improving with rest and observation. A new Union Pacific train schedule changes announced for September 1 affect Plainville connections and return times.

Newton Tom Smith Fall Epee Union Pacific Union Faihe Aye Plainville Marriae Ty ‘Kates City Polos

Intersta te commerce panel upholds car load charge ruling

The Interstate Commerce Commission reaffirmed its decision in the Cattle Association of Texas case against Worth and Denver City Railway and others. It held that the Chicago and Northwestern and west entering lines charged $2 per car to deliver livestock to the Chicago stockyards, and that any higher rate than $1 per car for such service was unlawful and prejudicial to Chicago under the act to regulate commerce.

Washington, Ag Interstate Commerce Commission Ihs Cattle Association of Texas Worth and Denver City Railway Company Chicago and Northwestern Raiway Company Chicago Thion

Minesuit Against Rosarte Mining Firm Reported

San Francisco August 31 calcified filing shows W Hardine a mining man sues a Rosarte company in Sinmioa Mexlew alleging he signed a March 1 1846 contract with John Bradbury president to mine ore pay a share of gross profits and that the company blocked performance on May 7 1357 preventing him from work with the mine and contract duties.

San Francesco W. Hardine Rosarte Sinmioa John Bradbury Mfr Hin

Reindeer Buy and Arctic Dispatches From Dr Sheldon Jackson

Dr Sheldon Jackson of the education department returns from a Siberian trip reporting on government schools and reindeer stations. He notes the Unalakik station appointment of W F Doty of New York, with St Lawrence Island replacing WC Campbell who perished on the schooner Jane Grey. Port Clarence operations prepare for an Arctic return. Whaler Rosary and Belvidere crews seek ice escape. Bear relief effort discussed.

Sheldon Jackson Siberian Seattle Jackson Ateam Reividere Point Barrow Port Clarence Arctic Rosario Belvidere Bear

Gov Black voices mixed view on Chickamauga camp conditions

Governor Black told an Associated Press reporter that New York regiments at Chickamauga Park faced exaggerated reports of disease and neglect. He praised certain hospitals as in good shape while criticizing others and noted an incident involving Private Nunn prompting a Washington inquiry and potential action against Captain O Connor.

Gov. Black Chickamauga Chattanoors Tenn Risch Associated Press New York Wall Aa Chase Division Hospital Black Micon Governor Black Chickamauga Park Ninth Bethie Hospital Chickamausa Park Sternbure Washington O'Connor Vision Hospital O'Conner

Montgomery Monument Controversy Draws American Commission

Qurbac Aug 31 The arbitration commission session lengthens with American members cancelling engagements to meet by lamplight. A memorial for General Montgomery may be discussed though previous efforts failed. Dr Liston Montgomery of Chicago aims to secure American support for a proper tribute in Quebec, while Gloucester fishermen seek a hearing on the matter. Shoe Store for Sale at old established Toledo State Journal ad notices alert potential buyers.

Qurbac Arbitration Commission Ia Tamplight United States Montgomery Chicaco Topexs State Journal

Dermatology visit by Dr Ralph in Topeka clinic

Dr B B Ralph of New York based Woodbury Dermatological Institute will visit Topeka on September 3 at 305 West Sixth Street Office St. Kansas City Institute of Dermatology is listed as proprietor.

B B. Ralph New York Woodbury Dermatological Institute Kansas City Institute of Dermatology Topeka Ofice Sixth Street

Rival Shows Divide Holton Fair Enterprise Sparks Debate

Special correspondence from Holton notes a conflict over fair dates with two county fairs held the same week. The kite track and the half mile grounds clash over lease, facilities, and which park hosts the county exhibition. Races feature notable horses and drivers with times and earnings recorded, while weather has hampered better outcomes.

Holton Tielten Linscott Mille Sivén Kansas Falr Frank Erwin Hubinger Don Pacer Dick Tilden Kansas City Clay Center Charles Hursell Matterson Kane Spokane McGuire Garda Jackdsw Cavendish Norval Wiliney Mecce Wid Tarter Clint Gi Glenore Whitty Belle W Pat Duncan Frank Huskins Kandid Bob Lee Sleepy Joe Black Satin Black Diamond Alleer Casander Lev Topeka Dan Dugeun Ronnes Lady Bird W. Kuykendall Gray Mans RL Lee Albert Parker

France and World Leaders Clash Over Secret Alliance

A Paris dispatch reports sharp divisions among statesmen after a recent upheaval. Clemenceau accuses a three power secret pact between Russia England and Germany, calling it a flagrant betrayal and warning France risks coercion. Hanotaux Delcassis and others offer guarded or reluctant views on the conference and peace terms.

New York Aux Paris Clemenceau Russia England Germany France Europe M. Hanotaux M. Delacaser

Federal judge issues restraining order against enforcing anti-screen law

Judge Williams of the federal court, now at Manitou Colorado, has issued a restraining order enjoining Attorney General Boyle from enforcing the anti screen law recently sustained by the court of appeals. The order was granted on application by Mt Carmel Coal company, with C J Devlin as president. The ruling holds the law unconstitutional and questions Boyle's authority to proceed. This will test the law in federal court.

Wor Willams Federal Manitou, Colo Boyle Court of Appeals Mt Carmel Coal Company C. J. Devlin

Kansas Day Exercises Programme at Omaha Tomorrow

The Kansas day program in Omaha tomorrow features military band performances by Winnfield and a Rev Frink visit. Gov Holcomb gives welcome, Gov Leedy responds, followed by Kansas speakers and university addresses. An informal reception for Gov Leedy and state officers is at 4 pm with a grand fireworks display to end the events.

Omaha Thamb Prea Bene Transmississippi International Pensithor Thes E. Willa Kanang Agricultural College Clewsiori Uairtette F. TH Snow Kansas Mints University Acdrem Ion Hoffman Kan Gees W. Smith Kanesa Rand

Warned Doctor Forewarned of Chickamauga Peril

An angry medical officer in the Chickamauga campaign warns of typhoid and typhus risks from overcrowding and poor water supply. He claims his protests to Washington fell on deaf ears and urges evacuation within six weeks to prevent a outbreak surpassing Civil War pest holes.

Leon Chickamauga Nicholas Lennon Surgeon General of Washington Sal Porto Hiro Miles Chickamauge

Kansas City First Again Big League Order Noted

Kansas City leads the Western League list with Milwaukee Indianapolis St Paul Detroit St Joseph Minneapolis in pursuit as pennant race excitement runs through both the National and Western Leagues. Boston Cincinnati Baltimore top the National standings with Cleveland New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Louisville Brooklyn Washington St Louis trailing.

Boston Cincinnati Baltimore Clevelanda New York Pittsboro Philadelphia Louisville Brooklyn Washington St Louis Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul Detroit St Joseph Minneapolis

Heavy Sluggers Triumph Over Dewey’s Never Sweats

The Heavy Sluggers defeated Dewey's Never Sweats 20 to 4 yesterday in a National League matchup. Attendance was small. Ramsey, the catcher, threw Us enr out at second, highlighted by a strong defensive play amid lighter crowd conditions.

Ramsey

Gold Riches Return From Klondike Voyage on Roanoke

The Roanoke arrived from St Michael with 459 passengers and gold dust valued at about 1.5 million dollars. Richest individuals include W M Jennings 530,000 George Carrack 335,000 Tagish Charley 430,000 Theo Axderron 550,000 and others with smaller sums. Stolen gold totaling 24,000 was found in three sacks, owners named Albert Fox Willia Folmer and Dr C F Adams. A second theft occurred on the river steamer Cudahy near Dawson. Passengers report ongoing arrivals at St Michael and Alaska conditions show little change.

Seattle Aus Roanoke St. Michael Aimika Canadian Bank of Commerce North American Trading and Transportation Company Dawson W. M. Jennings George Carrack Tagish Charley H. Doane Albert Fox Willa Folmer C. F. Adams Chicago Cudahy Stick Jim Sheldon Jackson United States Alaska P. &. Weare St. Michael and Neyo St. Atchaec Rosario

Snapshot of Sept open at state university and local notices

The state university opens September 7. Mr L B E Webbe is photographer at Crist hospital. Charles P Adams builds six room house at $1 Fillmore street. Various local notes include Pinaford on at Casino in Garfield park, Lee Jones’s fish trap invention, irrigation plant status, and several civic calls.

The State University L. BE. Webbe Crist Hospital Charles P. Adams Fillmore Street Toen Garfield Park Lee Jones Oo Kuohne Marth Hearlis Demartane Poe Tor Frank & Shetitun York City Nu- Uoonal Surety Company Pitts Wil Eepeene Pe Kate University John Weters Kansas Guraeia J. Leewy Tees Nanerenred Bleveen Ehawnie County Horticultuent Society H. K. Goodell BSE Willkie Maxwell Beck Yeats Santa Fe Jesse Wetherly Topeke Gama RS Butunday Oped Nitead Romner Ar Fitch Lane Sireets Register OF Nore Swirlie A. Byerey Toren Lincoln

State Journal public notice on circulation and building

The State Journal presents its daily circulation figures for 1897 and 1898, advertising a daily average around 15,055 and asserting it leads Topeka papers. It highlights a new front brick building at the southeast corner of Kansas Avenue and Eighth Street and promotes its production facilities and circulation growth under current management.

Topeka Daily State Journal Penaces the State Journal Cso Topeka Nsas Avenue Eighth St Es Linotypes Dae Sas The State Journal

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