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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1898

Page

6

Queen Wilhelmina Assumes Dutch Rule On Majority Birthday

The Netherlands inaugurates Wilhelmina as ruler on her majority birthday with proclamations of gratitude to the people. She pledges to follow her mother’s example, honor the legacy of the House of Orange, and lead with Welfare of all Netherlanders while seeking public trust and unity. Messages of congratulations arrive from Michigan and Amsterdam.

Wilhelming Helena Paulina Murin Netherlanda Minther Rapley Vincent House of Orange Netherland Wilhelmina Amaterdam Holland

Topeka Court Scenes and Local Notices Across City

Local mentions detail a marriage scene involving Judge Detman and others, a liquor case witness testimony, probate bonds by Harry Seine, and plans for Gay Khemie’s Topeka appearance next week. Also noted are construction of Rock Island floors, divorce action by J Hopp, and criminal case updates from North Topeka regarding the Teneka Cold Storage raids.

Detman Kaltmeyer Topeka Albert Hopkins Sexteriny Susleht Harry Seine Delman Gondiens Renestane Benim Harcy Schmidiing Gay Khemie Schimidiing Elf Kansas Rock Island J. Hopp District Court Mary A. Ropp Forest J. Kopp Ree Hole Bertha Alice Ka Conney Piut- Ram Yeaturdas Prinbe Anernoun Teneka North Lemp Brewing Company of St Louis

Not anxious to see him The President wires Hanna

Cleveland Aug 31 It is not probable Senator Hanna will meet President McKinley during the present Cleveland visit. Hanna traveling from the northwest will not reach here before tomorrow evening. the presidential party leaves Cleveland tomorrow for Canton. McKinley telegraphed Hanna not to alter his schedule to return home before departure. The president and party toured downtown with Mrs Myron T Herrick and Justice Whittier nearby.

Cleveland Banna McKinley Hanne Canton McKinsey Hanna Myron T. Herrick Justice Whittbert

United States Amb Hitchcock Proposes Joint Conference

A note from the Russian Minister Count Blureviet delivers to Washington a copy of a letter addressed to foreign representatives in St Petersburg proposing a joint conference on general disarmament. The message, to be mailed, signals a serious foreign policy move likely to attract presidential and Fay's attention.

Woshington Ave United States Hitchcock St. Peters Burg State Department Wughy Count Blureviet Orter St. Petersburg Hitehoork Mall Fay

Kentucky Wants Sones Mission to Aid Sick Monitors

Governor Bradley wired federal officials seeking funds and a train to transport Kentucky sick monitors home from Chicke nan. He pressed for money to cover the operation, stating the state had no funds for the purpose.

Frankfort Bradley Alger Dave Kentucky Chicketrawes Pires Heart Hreckenfidie

Court Martial for Berry Over Uncomplimentary Remarks

San Francisco commander Colonel J R Ferry protests at the remarks about Secretary Alger and General Otis. He alleges his Seventh regiment will be sent to Manila and faces possible court martial for plain talk. The report notes muttered concerns by southern California volunteers about service.

San Francisco Colonst J. R. Ferry Calhiarrok Honotalu Manila Almer Otis Iis

Cervera Ordered to Return to Spain with His Fleet

Annapolis Md Aug 21 Orders from the president direct Admiral Cervera and his officers to prepare to proceed to Spain immediately in accordance with instructions from the Spanish minister of war. The officers were enthusiastic at the news and are expected to return without parole. Captain Eulate left us after noth for New York.

Cervera Annapolis Carvere Spain Yiarice cMeers

Aguinaldo Names Emissary to Insurgents In Philippines

London dispatch reports General Aguinaldo sent an emissary to the insurgents to stand with the party commission at a Cordines meeting. The agent Hone Keone informs Filip Aguinalito of his appointment for duty. General Whittien notes General Greene as an intendant.

London Spondent the Times Wesley Merritt Leavite Siena Aguinaldo Hone Keone Filpe Agonelito Whittien Greene

Confederate Veterans Gather for Fraternal Rally

Confederate veterans invite Philadelphia crowds for a September 6 Cincinnati gathering with a mission to discuss the nature of a possible funeral toll and peaceful fraternal bonds among veteran groups.

Plant Line to Resume Service to Havane Next Week

Savannah reports the Plant steamer will resume Havane service next week with the Mascotte making the first postwar voyage from Port Tampa on Monday. Subsequent departures are planned for Mondays and Thursdays. Also noted are personnel changes and upcoming events in New York and Garfield Park performances.

Savannah Havane Hin Mascotte Port Tampa

Bloodshed Near as Pana Mines See Tense Stand-off

At Pana Illinois August 31 tension rose as 3 000 extra miners were expected to converge to the Springside mine. Deputies from nearby towns faced armed miners and black workers brought in by operators. District President Topham and UMWA leaders intervened to delay action while a safety probe into the Springside mine was ordered.

Pana Tully JO Mone Coburn Tustarville Springside Imiu United Mine Workers of America Danville Coffeen Monegua Axaumption Weill Liven Held Gillespie Suley Ilinola Central Riilways Pan Coal Company Danyiile Topham al Grean Jon Tilke

Yellow Fever Reported in Drywood and Taylor Areas

The state board of health cannot identify the origin of four yellow fever cases in Drywood Lafayette County. De Gray, a local physician, died at Taylor's Station after showing black vomit symptoms. Or Wood and Taylor's Station are quarantined as officials rush to the scene. Officials note four cases confirmed at Taylor, Mississippi, forty miles south of Holly Springs.

Thestate Board Birmingham Ala Postal Telegrapk Company Thie Pein Holy Springs Mies Taylor Misa Holly Springs Ube

Not Such A Rush Be tr about 77 Bankruptcy Petitions

Kansas bankruptcy law passage expected many to seek relief but few petitions have been filed. Clerk Georg F Sharitt notes most judgments and old debts are being saved, discouraging lenders and limiting fresh petitions. He foresees only a few more filings, with 21 already on record.

Georg F. Sharitt United States District Court Kansas

Fellerbe Leads In Partial State Primary Returns

Fragmented OCR text shows names such as Ellerbe and Latimer amid references to a state primary. Mentions voting counts, candidates, and unsettled results with multiple garbled lines and unclear details.

Ertumbia C. Aue Arin Cram Tdi Bonalat Tne Zoma Ellerbe Nayee Fpatturstor Exon Sina Koe” Archer Congromen Etilort Tudmaan Latimer Atm Samigtrasmiin Wilbon Seatcote

The Jacob Spillman Suits Rise in Court Action

A distorted plainte outlines suits against Jasier Wore and related parties over estate disputes and capital investments. It notes a $9,521 claim tied to a capital street project and lists several local figures. Also mentions B&O receiver coupons due September 1, 1898 totaling 2,700,000 bonds with payments at Union Trust New York and Baltimore offices.

Jacob Spillman W. Maron Jones Ju Fou Nentint Tien Jasier Ehiners Sheila Ota Auaharns Srweelntin Tek Capital Street Kite Sunes Walkers Burg Es Seeldeh Aeenuiders Baltimore Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Central Ohio Railroad Company Union Trust Company New York Baltimore & Ohio Rallies Company

Grand Excursion to Atchison and back details

A historical notice describes a Grand Excursion to Atchison via Santa Fe on Monday September 6 for $1 round trip. It mentions the Modern Woodmen or American account and a Topeka departure at 7:30 AM with return from Atchison at 9:39 PM. Contact phone 682 for Pinafore at Garagld park with Mr. S. Pinafore announced for an evening performance.

Atchison

Botkin Denies Murder Charge in Public Statement

Mrs. Cardella Botkin, held on suspicion of murdering Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Deane, declares her innocence and asks the public to await the court's investigation. She says she did not know Johnny Dunning well and that her ties to him were only friendly, defending herself with faith in a fair trial.

San Francisco Del Cardella Botkin Lees Benatar McGowan Johnny Dunning Mr Duphing Dunning Lee Join P. Dunning

Gold Shipment Resumed for London Bank

New York advices show Lon don house of St Liesard Freres to receive 1 487 000 dollars in gold this week. The report mentions further train schedules and events at Garfield park including juvenile Pinafore and a concert, with transit and time details trailing in scattered form.

New York st—Liesard Freres London Garfield Park Ee Concert Modors Marshall's

Town Notes From North Topeka Social Calendar

Local column items list visits and greetings in North Topeka. Names include Merle King returning from Ohio, Mrs Peney traveling to Ohio, and Miles Mulroy back from Hills county with a county attorney nomination. A Garfield park event honors Miss Florence Gribach of St Louis, with numerous social gatherings, parties, and music mentions across town.

Gem Bikory S. L. Courtney St. Joseph Merle King Upper Sandusky Ohio Mia W. G. Firooks Reform School Grove Peney Jacob Biksing Ellis County Miles Mulray West Gordon Street Casper Haines Wichita James Bon Ham Hines Chicago BE. Kemplin Grantville Alent Kemplin Mamie Baird Jackson Street Margaret Sheehan Margaret Hanley Grace Houghtellin Aura Houghtellin Messrs Isaac Sheets Wil Harney James Onham John Green Harry Small Miesex Gertie Gallaway Harriotie Morgan Julia Keyes Laura Morguz Mary and Daley Tilnghast Ina Bertha Guillaway Minnie Southwick Meanns George Saunders Fred Deppe Harvey Hashford Paul Morgan Harry Tillinghast Tillinghast Gullaway Saunders Morgan Johnnie Buechner Afr Fred Buechner Mike Buechner Lt~ Ie L. Marken John Yost C. H. Leep Lucy Wright Dan Marken Bert Isaac Kingman Orvill Pidertine Geo Jason Hughes Edson Yost Buechner Carl Leep

Cooler Weather Seen As Day Ends In Topeka

Weather notes from Peoria and Topeka report cooler conditions by tonight with sticky air. Mr Jennings forecasts a further cool spell possibly arriving Thursday evening. today’s temperatures show slight noon to 2 pm shift. Also included is a stray heat record and a violent crime item: Miss Mark Crowley, 38, allegedly set fire to St John’s Roman Catholic church in Topeka before firing a revolver at local residence, threatening the priest J P Quinn. about one thousand dollars in church damage.

Jennings Topeka Banan Peoria Mark Crowley St. John’s Radhial J.P. Quinn

Market Report From a Turbulent Commodities Session

The report outlines mixed futures for wheat, corn, and oats with bearish state results and volatile September contracts. It notes lower immediate prices, purchase demand for corn, and steady to weaker hogs and sheep markets amid varied regional crop reports and drought impacts.

Liverpool Ebelge Gegine Beerbohm Emi Nebrivkia Kansas Sage Wevara Andreauldanon Packtine Shez Scomber Ember Apusie Tember Alu Eurese Stevkers Setucrigiee Atele Hevesi

Kansas City Produce Market Report Cluttered With Odd Terms

A source fragment showsKansas City Pr Produce Market details with unclear items and prices. Mentions Shlie sae ae a and WeGs Steaay with mixed lots and a 6.75 unit price. Includes fragmented numbers like 13 aes 2 and 35.254 Separator, 1c Maes.

New York Money Market and Wheat Outlook

Market notes from New York show on call rates near two percent and prime mercantile rates steady. Wheat and corn futures cited with prices and cargo receipts. forecast calls for continued fair, warm weather in Kansas and surroundings into Thursday.

Isiminila Prime Mercantile Liverpool Kereipts Chicago Minnea Minne Pally Para Kansasity West Portion Muarht

Odd Classifieds Note From Boston Vesuvian Cruise Arrival

A garbled late 19th century classified fragment lists items for sale wanted trades and deliveries. It mentions unpaid goods and a driving pom poces with odd phrases. The date December 21 notes The Aquamus cruise ex Vesuvius arriving in Boston.

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