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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1898

Page

3

Australia orders 64000 tons steel water pipes for government

A large foreign order for finished steel water pipes to Australia, valued at 2,600,900 dollars, was awarded to Illinois Steel Company of this city. Carnexio of Pittsburg to supply a portion. Output notes and timing suggest shipments to begin soon for a hydro water project.

Australia Thitago Des Illnois Steel Romyang Carnexio Company Pittsburg Chiracatin

New Depot Demands Rise From State Regions

Citizens petition railroad commissioners to force Missouri Valley to rebuild a depot at Teasitale Kaunas. They cite weather exposure of freight and delayed access. A second petition from Truer center urges a Hur-Vrgtsa de Miners Triver station depot, noting a three year bumper crop and busy shipping, with cargo sent to the next station seven miles away if no recipient is present.

Gieitar Pefesee

Motion for New Trial in Collins Cage District Court

A motion for a new trial has been filed in the district court over the Collins Cage case. The filing argues the jury received improper evidence and testimony, questioning the trial's fairness and alleging admissibility issues and instructional errors.

Jury misconduct taints deration verdict in county case

The document discusses juror bias and improper conduct by the county attorney during the trial. It alleges jurors spoke with outsiders and were influenced by inflammatory remarks from the district attorney. The motion questions the verdict’s conformity to evidence and requests a new trial or reversal based on legal errors and prejudicial conduct.

Pateperian Tenner Tony Calowe Port of Berd Che Sui Joba

Kansas laws requested by Missouri official and Missouri board inquiry

Secretary Coburn reports receipt of requests from Missouri Crim A lledite inquiring about the law for agricultural statistics by township assessors and from the Tennessee State Farmers and Breeders association seeking the law creating the state board of agriculture as a model for Missouri legislators this winter.

Kansas Tennessee Missouri Board of Agriculture Coburn Department of Griculture Reiher Esterday Crim Thy ‘Fennesves Stiie State Board of Agriculture Tennessen

Largest Opium Cargo Arrives at San Francisco

The steamer Ching Junt from the Orient brings the port's largest opium consignment. About 7,000 pounds valued at 182,060 dollars at six dollars per pound, with 600 vases of the rig, listed in the cargo.

San Francino

War Rises In Havana Riots Firearm Clash In City

A Havana dispatch reports American troops came under fire during riot control on Pombay street. Casualties include three Cubans killed and several wounded. Spanish soldiers wounded and a marine killed. The town remains volatile with U S forces advancing from nearby encampments.

Chicago Tribune Havana United States Infantry Pombay Street Fred Serigunly Jose Delores Ramon Delgados Eral Noriows San Lazare Cours Erado Tenth Regular United States

Police Captain Forces Out City Jail Judge in Omaha

In Omaha on December 23 Captain Tes forcibly ejected Police Judge B J Gordon from the jail office while examining records about a prisoner's arrest. The altercation followed a decision to release the prisoner, who was rearrested. The incident signals potential contempt proceedings and a volatile clash between the judge and police officers.

Omaha Neh B. J. Gordon Tes Gordon Captain Nes Quieide

Coming French Ball to be Held in Madison Square Garden

Plans are complete for the Cerere Francais de lGarmonie ball at Madison Square Garden on January 1. A Cuban flag pageant, 32 French dancers, a patriotic march, and uniforms from the Cuba and Philippines campaigns will be shown. Dances from Spain, Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines follow, ending with an American grand ballet and midnight onward revelry.

Madison Square Garden New York Det Walter Manters Allout United States Spain Cuba Porto Rico Manin Philippines Americ Union

Corbett's Ankle Ailed Fight With Sharkey Study Says

Dan Stuart, en route to Hot Springs, confirms the sore ankle hindered Corbett in the Sharkey bout. He recounts Corbett lifting his trouser leg to show a badly sprained ankle after a second round clash that left him unable to move his face away from Sharkey.

Acheako Corbett Sharkey Dan A.tuart Corbett-Fitedamons Fitzaimmons-Maher Drr Stuart Hot Springs Chicago Ite

Political Question on Party Endorsement Prompted by Money

A fragment discusses whether the Republican party should endorse or perpetuate a system influenced by corporations or individuals funding large sums. It frames this as the crucial question for party members to decide, emphasizing will and pleasure versus external bias.

Republican Party

Western Commercial Travelers Meet In City Addresses Officers

The Western Commercial Travelers association held its annual meeting in the city with about 200 traveling salesmen in attendance from across the United States. President W. B. Macellin delivered the annual address. New officers include William N. McConkin as president and Sturtave J. Moyer as first vice president. The finance report shows treasury balance of 6873. A proposal to discontinue the accident insurance division was defeated. a graduated scale of insurance fees was adopted, taking effect January 1, replacing the old plan. Residents were admitted to membership in the association.

Association Agrada Uke Associa

London Storm Wrecks Prompt Fatalities Across Coast

A fierce storm sweeps the British coast disrupting cross channel service and causing several wrecks. Trees and buildings blown down in London with multiple deaths reported and widespread damage across the capital and nearby areas.

Towton British London

Cuban Programme Prioritizes Order Over Public Works

Havane dispatch reports General Ludlow leading the American administration in Havana to preserve order and protect life and property. No public improvements will start until a Cuban government is organized. Promoters of enterprises will present proposals anew, with focus on safety and stabilization rather than sewer work or street repairs. General Menocal offers Cuban forces for support if needed.

Preservation of Order New York Havune Havyana Ludlow Umfler Menocal Martango

Smallpox Spreads as Quarantine Ignored in Marion County

In McPherson Kansas on December 28 reports say Marion county authorities struggle to control smallpox while Mennonites largely ignore quarantine rules. Hillsboro reports two cases and Dr. Roher of the area recently contracted the disease as cases rise countywide.

Marion County McPherson Hillsboro Roher

Fire destroys Semeth Solvay plant near Birmingham

A night watchman discovered a fast spreading fire at the Semeth Solvay by product plant six miles from Birmingham New York. The main building and chemical works burned with an estimated loss of 150000 to 200000 dollars no insurance. Otto Rust died while attempting to connect a water hose Clarence Rust was badly burned. The plant began last summer cost about half a million dollars. Owners reside in Syracuse. Cause is unknown. They plan to rebuild soon.

Birminghaim Als Semeth-Solvay Birminghem Otto Rust Clarence Rust Syracuse

Matrimonial Trust Ties Seville Pickands to Illinois Steel Heir

Within the Great Iron and Steel Trust, Cleveland reports Mrs Seville Pickands engagement to Sara A. Alaree of Chicago, heir to the Illinois Steel company fortune of Colonel Pickands. The Pickands interests are central to a Federated Steel Trust consolidation, with estimates around fifty to sixty million dollars.

Great Iron and Steel Trust Cleveland Loral Mra Seville Pickands Pickade Sinion AL A. Hanna Strara A- Alaree Chicas Tormir Perti Lilnois Steel Company Pickands Teavinge & Fortune Wiriousls

Disqualified judge presides in Atchison district court case

A judge in Atchison County faces disqualification during a trial in the Leavenworth and Jefferson County assaying district, with reports of improprieties and an attorney involved. The proceedings center on the judge’s conduct and potential conflict, as defense and court officials respond to the disqualification ruling. The record notes multiple case references and mentions a courthouse in Ovknboork.

Atchison Rec. S Suure Leavenworth Jefferson County Atchison County District Court Wits Ovknboork MM A. Fense Wastoty Wa

Tales Out of School. Manchester Shifts in New Hampshire Politics

The Union prints the conclusion of Senator William E Chandler's statement on money in politics in New Hampshire. He condemns a growing, powerful, and merciless faction within the Republican party using money drafts and influence to control caucuses, conventions, and elections, predicting a new system of political domination directed by the state chairman.

Manchester N. C Union Willam E Chandler New Hampshire Republican Party Gallinger Herain Souey

Census faults highlighted by American economic association

The New Haven session reviewed a report on the twelfth census scope and method. Committee members led by Mayo-Smith and Willcox critiqued comparability across censuses, lack of coordination, and data presentation. They urged better-use of existing records, refined classifications, and avoidance of overtaxed inquiry forms.

New Haven Conn Pec American Economic Association Richmond Mayo-Smith Walter F. Willcox Carroll D. Wright Roland P. Falkner Davie Rogenty Tan

Economics Convention Debates On Capital and Industry Stats

A spirited discussion followed a committee report with economists and publicists debating statistics of capital and industry. Led by North Wadlin Adams, Gardner Rowe Maltby, the convention heard papers on U S treasury history 1883 to 1897 and Civil War price movements in the Confederate states.

8. D. North Horace Wadlin H. C. Adams J. H. Gardner L. Rowe Maltby

Wichita brains traced Collins arrest in murder case

The Wichita Eagle reports that Redford Wood and detective Sutton sparked the breakthrough in the Collins murder case. Wood’s Topeka coroner’s inquiry notes, followed by Harbaugh’s interview, led to Collins’s arrest. The trio, with Harbaugh, coordinated efforts across Wichita and Topeka, earning praise from the prosecution and defense alike.

Wichita Collins Collis Plart Redford Wood Sutton Wood the Eagle Collins Wood Topeka Harry Sutton Young Collins Dell Harbaugh St. Louie Wichitm Huarpaugh Harbunzh Rock Island Railroad Bitton Harba

Duels Continue Between Hungarian Officials Near Budapet

Six duels were planned after a dispute between M. Horanseky and Baron Bantty. The first duel at Budapet involved Baron Fejervary and Count Karolya with pistols. Karolya missed fire. Fejervary wounded Zemore, who died after a resumed clash. seconds halted the combat and reconciliation followed.

Buda Pest Pest M. Horanseky Baron Bantty Baron Fejervary National Defense Count Karollya Patol Bi Ness

Coup D etat Fears Push Vigilance Committees Formed

French socialist groups organize district vigilance cells to detect anti republic movement amid daily coup preparations. Reports say higher army ranks wary of coups while counter measures are planned. Bubonic plague outbreak reported in Delagoa district Africa with local laundry notices also noted.

French Socialista London Bee Pury Africa Pretoria Itta Delagoa Fey

Brazilian Balm Reputedly Cures Fatal Consumption

A man from Indiana was near death from consumption when a friend gave him Brazilian Balm. The remedy allegedly eased his cough, led to medical dismissal, and rapid recovery. By February he returned to work with sound lungs and increased weight, hailed as a near miracle.

Joseames W. Peart Toacnaaperis Ind James

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