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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1898

Page

5

Gillett extradition and Kansas cattle dealer case in Las Vegas

D M Howard of Abilene Kansas seeks to transfer Grant Gillett through extradition. Governor Ahumada of Chihuahua is handling the matter after Howard and two detectives traced Gillett’s whereabouts to Chihuahua. A successful arrest and extradition appear tied to American authorities' legal documents. Also updates from Independ ence about brick plant experiments and local pension announcements.

Las Vegas D. H.howard Abilene Kan Grant Gillett Kannaas Achern Requisi Gillett Bret Kannas Howard Chihuuhua Chiy C. H Truxel Rimsan Ip Cieht Ahumada Jonet Kiedy Gillette Handuel Vars Etroness Kenens Albuquerque Abliene

Decades of strain as local school faces closure risk

Derailed by budget worries and rising rent, the Fe jew nate Hormel school faces a severe winter crunch. Officials warn students and families the district may need a new normal as the board weighs legislature action. Emporia has long hosted the cerents hue, but this year main aa Sdate the normal remains under threat.

Brooria

Wichita Parks Fines Collection Report For November

Wichita notes show the city collected fines and licenses totaling 530 in November. The month’s accounts were tallied after year’s end with a clear balance outstanding. The report highlights the parks department as having the largest unsettled balance among city zones.

Wichita

Wichita Street Fair Aims To Draw Soldiers Home

Wichita Dex Old Soldiers Reunion Association plans a city wide street fair September 38 2023 with merchants to host a trades display. A committee will organize events to attract thousands of veterans and local residents for a free week long gathering and ample accommodations. Also reporting: train robbery case in El Dorado with two men convicted and sentenced. improving waterworks pumping station underway.

Wichita Dex Court House der Ata

Revered Cuba Mass Hails Prolonged Independence Tone

In Santiago a solemn service followed a festival of Concepcion as mourning notes gave way to joy. Abbe Bernards praised General Wood whose name was sent to the U S Senate for major general and urged Cuba to celebrate four centuries of struggle with gratitude. The Independia summarized McKinley’s message, noting broad approval aside from extremist calls for immediate Cuban independence. Juan Costello’s release sparks rumblings of expulsion from the Sen Carlos club as Cubans disavow his act.

Santiaga de Cuba Concepcion Bernards General Wood Santiago Cubs McKinley Cuba Fuctiona Juan Costello Sen Carlos Club

Temperance Meeting Promises Speeches and Debate

The Christian Endeavor union will hold a special meeting at the First Christian church to discuss good citizenship and remembrance. Gen Hudson will relate war experiences, with addresses by T Porter Smith and others. Christian societies will decide on enforcing temperance laws, with musical selections listed by local participants.

Christian Endeavor Union First Christian Church Taleht Sefcock Hudson Wilh Addrence T. Porter Smith Burnley England Temperance Alliance Grast Britain Countermine M. E. Harlan

Brock appeals after Hutchinson mob assault conviction

Andy Brock seeks appellate review of a spring Hutchinson case in which he was convicted of assault with attempt to kill a preacher. Witnesses Gould Rainey and J Hainey testified at Second Baptist Church tensions. a mob formed May 16, shots fired, parsonage damaged, Annie Brock identified among attackers, Brock sentenced to five years in the penitentiary and now appeals.

Hutchinson Andy Brock Gould Rainey J. Hainey Hainey Second Baptist Church Mr. Rainey Broweh Annie Brook

Campaign Expenditures Show Large Spending by Party

A Topeka report notes nearly ten thousand dollars spent by the Populist committee in the campaign with 9478.91 in expenses. The largest item was printing and stationery. Speakers and officers costs were high and Burris acted as chair. Cliff Baker linked to Orange Grove, Florida, with a harvest report from five years ago noted.

Cliff Baker Orange Grove Baker Topeka Street Railways Florida

Cros Bank Depositors Likely to Receive Fifty Cents on Dollar

Emporia early reports indicate the Cros Bank will pay depositors about 50 cents on the dollar after receivership. Receiver Jobes has been appointed permanent receiver of the First National Bank amid court debates over Sunny Slope proceeds and Cross estate liabilities.

The Cros Bank Emporia Dec Jobes Ocen First National Bank Sunny Slope Ite Cross Herefords

Leland Sees Baker in Leavenworth Conference

Leland visited Senator Baker in Leavenworth on a Wednesday morning. The meeting, lasting over an hour, occurred soon after the aerator downturn news. The small group included J. F. Legate Vapuis Mackbusn and others in the back office area while Benatar Baker and Leluth met briefly in private.

Seaworth Jer Aves Talend Leavenworth Benator Baker Leland Senator Vapuis Mackbusn D. A. Hook Po W Wilined C.2- Hotzbes Ik Aide Nor Fen Patland Beater Baker Fahd

Judge Doster's Daughter Tepeka Impresses Friends In Music

Irma Doster, 15, daughter of Chief Justice Donner, shows notable piano and violin skill and has published The Mark of the Volunteers, praised as sparkling and original by musicians. The item also mentions railroad debt and European royal visits in brief clippings.

Judge Doster Tepeka Irma Doster Donner Ely Comeposer

Sharkey and McCoy to Fight Twenty Rounds for $20,000

New York reports a twenty round bout set for January 10 at Lenox Club between Tom Sharkey and Tom McCoy. Purse details include $6,000 plus 40 percent of receipts. referee named as Sigepeny. Officials aim to avoid interference and ensure orderly conduct during the match.

Sharkey M’coy New York Tom Sharkey Lenoxetic Club Tin Hurst Sigepeny Wen Ueensbyi Miles Jim Corbeet Din Pacific Coast Jeffries Corbett Terre Ie Tae Mateh x Nim

Five loan men in Fort Beott charged with refusing license

Five principal short loan men were arrested and brought to police court last evening charged with failing to pay two specified license taxes. The case hinges on a habeas corpus writ and the rule that one cannot be arrested twice for the same offense.

Fort Beott. Rc Thin City

Short Grass football team plans holiday trip

Lawrence Kansas seeks to form a travel squad of about twenty two university players from the western district for Christmas games. The plan calls for departures December 15 to play at Clay Center December 16, Washington December 17, and Concordia December 19. Len Silver captains at full back, Tucker the freshman half back, Wilcox and Woodward guard back, with four varsity members and others from scrubs. A similar successful trip occurred last year. In Los Angeles the Standard Oil fire destroyed property worth about 225000 dollars.

Lawrence Sec Kansas University Tymerangé Clay Center Washington Concordia Len Silver Tucker Wilcox Woodward Ende Gavin Algy

Helen Gould to Attend Peace Jubilee in Atlanta

Atlanta December coverage notes Helen Gould among invited guests for the peace jubilee on December 14 and 15. Attendees include Attorney General Griggs and party from New Jersey, Adjutant General Stryker, Col Oliphant, Gen Fitzhugh Lee, Gen Jo Wheeler, and supporting officials. Floral parade plans grow, with president party housing arranged.

Atlanta Grigge William Stryker William Pancock Col. Oliphant Stryker Fitzhuch Lee Savannah Cuba Jo Wheeler James Swan Edward A. Sumner New York Henry J .Turner Battle of San Juan Alexander H. Lovell A. Gordon John J. Badenoch Chicago Bruett Lee Stephen D. Lee Army and Navy League Helen Gould Mth Iim

Jersey City dancing masters wage price war with minister

New Jersey church dance teachers threaten action to curb Rev John L Scudder's Dancing School which charges 10 cents per lesson while they must charge at least 25 cents. A meeting is set for next Thursday to discuss the drive, as church school competition hurts business.

New York Dancing Masters Jersey City L. Scudder John L. Scudder Scudder Lee Mr. Ettinger

Letters To Miss Gould Demand Extra Mail Handling

In Tarrytown New York on December 9 a flood of nearly 200 letters daily for Helen M Gould Lyndhurst pours into the local post office. Soldiers’ notes praise her hospitality at her home and Montauk Point triggering extra work. If the pace continues the postmaster seeks additional staff from the postmaster general.

Tarrytown N. Y Helen M. Gouldert Lyndhurst New York Albany Cady Postamank Montauk Point Gould Miss Gould

Blizzard Rages Across Texas and Plains Region

Reports from Dallas state a severe blizzard crippling Texas with disrupted wire service south of the city. From Denver notes describe heavy snowfall from Montana to New Mexico and across the plains, ending yesterday after beginning Wednesday night, with light winds and only minor railroad disruption.

Dallas Tex Texas Denver Montana New Mexico Rocky Mountains Kansas Nebraska

Governor Stanley Loses Overcoat Mixed Up in Office

In Wichita on December 9 Governor Stanley mistakenly took a private claimants’ coat instead of his own. The mislaid garment bore a leather tag from an applicant for the sanitary board, while a separate note from Las Vegas reported drought affecting railroads near New Mexico and mentions an exclusive water train between Trinidad and Bloom.

Wichita Stanley Ed C. Reed Burden Kan Ieanitary Board Reed New Mexico Las Veras Reilroad Trinidad Bloom Sistion

Resignations Searched At Leavenworth Army Hospital

A December letter from a commissioned officer of the 23rd Kansas at San Laie urges resignations of Kansas Army surgeons at Leavenworth. The letter cites incompetency against Dr Harvey and a Sunday officer, alleging heavy drinking. It claims dire hospital conditions and scarce equipment and medicines, advising all colored troops to avoid Cuba due to natives with no use for American black soldiers.

Kansas Leavenworth San Laie Cubs Dee Suniday Harvey Anya Cuba

Hogs and officials discuss hog cholera remedy plan

A fragmented report outlines plans at a January meeting featuring Dr. Salmon and Dr. Balman from the Bureau of Animal Industry discussing hog cholera remedies. Secretary Coburn and others pledge attendance and address given by President Geo. Mormon of Oklahoma Agricultural College, with stereopticon views on animal characteristics.

Salmon Wilson United States Department of Igericiitire 2 Balman Bureau of Animal Industry Coburn Board of Agriculture Geo Mormon Oklahoma Agricultural College Morton Galt Fe Oklahoma Tilinods Ur

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