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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1898

Page

5

Commercial Club Night At Hamilton Creamery

Tomorrow night the Commercial Club hosts a gala at the Creamery. A continuous program features Steinbauer's orchestra Une Modocs and Apollo Mantola cub with specialties by Prank Welkhma. Guttermilk hot breas and cheese will be served as the hall fills with music and activity.

Hamilton Tomornow Creamery Steinbare Une Modocs Arion Apollo Mantola Cub Welkhman Sri Owl Tile Lerout Mala Tader Tor Anders Tuday

England in Snowbound Standstill as Drifted Rails Close Lines

Heavy snow blankets southern and western regions with drifts from three to twelve feet. Railways blocked, telegraph service interrupted, and snow ploughs labor to restore routes as England endures severe winter weather.

London

Detective Haisch Returns Without the Texas Preacher

A garbled report recalls Detective Haisch returning from Georgia and Wisconsin without the Texas preacher Morrison. The tale mentions a Topeka officer, a murder linked description, and secrecy around the case. Authorities faced confusion as a wall of details failed to clarify Morrison’s fate or whereabouts.

Haisch Texas EL Morrison Topeka Georgia Capiare Morrisien New York

England Gets It She Is Reported to Have Become Chbina's Banker

An unconfirmed report from February states that the Chinese loan has been settled at Pekin with Great Britain, per the North China Daily News. The item notes England’s possible role as China's banker, though details remain unverified.

Chbina Shanshal North China Daily News Pekin Great Britain

Permit Refused Over Local Rosville Sale Request

Fragmentary OCR shows a dispute over permits in Rossville. The letter hints at objections to selling rights and renewal actions, naming local officials and a corporation. The text includes derailed names and unclear claims about permit status and possible delays or refusals.

China gets the money from Hung Kong loan

A note states that Pee F Wang announces funds from the Hung Kong loan to the German Asiatic Bank. The report hints at a financial arrangement involving China and a major lender, with names and institutions read from an OCR fragment.

Pee F Wang Hung Kone German Asiatic Bank

Mobilization of 7,000 French Troops Near Tonquin

A Hong Kong dispatch to the Times reports Tonquin newspapers claim 7,000 French troops are mobilizing at Moneh-Its Tonguin near the Chhindse frontier. The articles say the troops are destined for Hat Nan to counter a cold.

Tonquin London the Times Hong Kong Moneh-Its Tonguin Chhindse Weauhy Hal-Han

Butter Show Attracts Crowd Despite Confusion

A chaotic but lively butter show featured the Frank Watson Orchestra performing a mix of airs. Spectators enjoyed the music amid a crowded hall with dancers entwined in old and new steps. Plans for a Hamilton ball promenade concert failed as attendees packed the venue and filled the space with enthusiasm.

Frank Watson Aix Nebraska Ionsille- Sale Hamilton Marshall

Buttermilk and Cheese Booth At Dairy Convention

A hall full of delegates view displays and badges from six annual meetings. The Nebraska delegates showcase a large brass key badge, symbolic of the Nebrasiex tradition. Music will fill the evening as exhibits close and visitors pay ten cents for entry to the entertainment and dairy machinery hall. Tomorrow features buttermakers Day beginning at 1 29 p m with talks on occupation influence and dairy cow development.

Nebraska Dilecatus Nebrasiex Hamilton Clinton D. Smith Michsan Tonleh

Rural buttermakers' convention trip advertised by railroads

A fragment describes an excursion arranged by Rock Island and Santa Fe railroads for eastern butter makers to visit western resources. About one hundred attendees will travel by rail, with stops including Wickett and Newton, to acquaint eastern guests with western supplies and industries. The notice notes a personal-conducted trip led by representatives and promotes DeWitt pills for stomach and liver troubles.

Huttermaker M. W. Ashby Hasteton Dai Beery Alvord Speer Santa Fe Newton

JIMMY MICHAEL SALARY DISPUTE WITH Dwyer

St Louis February reports Phil Dwyer paying Welsh jockey Jimmy Michael ten thousand dollars a year. Dialogue over accepting a higher offer rattles Michael amid turf controversy. Kennedy and others discuss his morale, future plans, and possible move to Tod Shane’s path. dramatic wage talks linger.

St. Louis Georee Moletsch Phil Dwyer Kernedy Eels Michael Chal Beine Br. Kennedy Chicago New York Drexer Mar Tod Shane Carmiel Dwyer Shane Earth Psi Michan Dwyers

Leavenworth Money Bill Allocates Prison and Soldiers Home Funds

Washington report notes a sundry appropriation bill moved to the full committee. It carries appropriations for the Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth, Port Leavenworth, and current expenses for the home and penitentiary. At Congressman Curtis's request the committee set aside funds for the erection of new cells and related materials and labor.

Washington Soliers Port Leavenworth Eee Congregeman Curtis

McKinley Hears The Yell At University Of Pennsylvania

President McKinley attends Washington birthday exercises at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. More than 2 000 University of Pennsylvania students parade to greet him, cheering PennsylVA nia and the President. Pro vost C Harrison introduces the president as the audience fills the hall.

Philadelphia Mc Kinley Charles Harrison Mr. Harrison Academy of Music University of Pennsylvania Nell Finilly Aftr T University C Harrison McKinley

House Debates Washington Birthday Adjournment

The house refused to adjourn for Washington's Birthday and took up the sundry civil appropriation bill. A general vote tied up discussions as lawmakers debated procedural steps and potential amendments through the session.

George Washington Washington Golate

Attorney General Boyle Ready For Supreme Court Brief In State Law Case

Attorney General Boyle has completed his brief for the case pending in the court of appeals southern division over the liquor and screen laws. He prepared 160 pages and expects to enter the fight with mostly unfavorable decisions from district and federal courts and other states noted. The U S supreme court has not ruled on the issue. A street quarrel near Fifth and Clay left WS Buck bruised after a dog attacked. the dog owner sought guidance at the police station but no arrests were made. Frank Brown faces larceny charges after allegedly stealing groceries from the Alliance Exchange. Grain-O advertised as a coffee substitute is touted as sleep friendly. A party honored Mike Viola Wallace on her 27th birthday with games and refreshments.

Boyle Court of Appeals Kansas Court of Last Resort United States Supreme Court Hout Fifth Clay Streets Buck Fifth Street Clay Juliet Jones Sunew Bock Pith Chay Frank Brown Win Ames Alliance Exchange Sixth and Quincy Streets Atchison Brown Newing

Navy to enlist 4 thousand men for monitors and boats

The navy plans immediate enlistment of about 40 machinists and other ratings, plus additional crews for monitors Puritan and Terror and the Dolphin dispatch boat. Telegraphic orders authorized New York Philadelphia and Norfolk receiving ships to enlist 40 apprentices and 4 or 18 shipwrights, second class, with citizens required. Numerous inquiries pour in as Congress prepares to raise enlisted strength to four thousand.

New York Philadelphia Norfolk Puritan Terror Dolphin United States Congress Department Navy

Washington delays on Maine disaster reports review

Washington on Feb 22 shows a lull in Maine disaster communication as navy and state departments report no new cables. Only Admiral Shard’s inquiry about torpedo boat Porter repairs arrives, while Cuban tobacco shipments and Weyler edict rumors yield no decisive updates. General Lee’s Havana dispatches indicate movements proceed, not halted.

Washington Maine Navy Department Admiral Shard Key West Porter Herroshafts Kristol Mobile State Navy Day Lee United States Department Judge Day Les Havana

Navy Department Quiet on Havana Court of Inquiry

In Washington the Navy Department notes a few officials review the morning mail. Secretary Long Kimball says nothing has arrived from Havana and none is expected. The court at Havana is barred from sharing details except as necessary for the investigation. Captain Sampson reports the South Atlantic squadron moves toward Havana per December plan approved by the department.

Navy Department Washington Fels Mainy Long Kimmif Havana Department Aome Teason Sampson Hayaha Oval Chester Cincinstati

Warship orders haunt foreign governments reported

London reports Britain builds six armored vessels six protected cruisers and thirteen torpedo boat destroyers for foreign governments with some options. Spain and South American buyers cited while Thomson Brow offers price details. Detroit promises 10000 in patriotism aid. Maine inquiry in Havana notes possible recoveries and casualties. Spanish troops arrive at Santiago de Cuba as Maine surveillance continues.

United States Malfa Doe London Great Britain Sithough Tapas Thomphot Spain Circle Bank Jarda

Great Spanish American Crisis Report From New York

A dated New York dispatch claims heavy military prep by both sides. Forts are reinforced, 300 artillerymen sent to Sandy Hook, river reserves on standby, gunpowder factories running at full speed, and a great crisis in U S Spain relations believed imminent as Viscaya is expected to sail by Wednesday.

New York Bandy Hook United States Spain Teyarctal

Actors' Memorial Funds Planned By New York Managers

A committee is formed by theatrical managers in New York to raise funds for a memorial to the Maine crew and officers killed in the Havana explosion. The plan calls for theaters nationwide to donate a portion of receipts on a designated date. The committee includes Augustus Pitou, Knowle, and Rudolph Aronson. another meeting will follow.

New York Maine Havana Emiuilice Augustus Pitou Grand Opera House Knowle Eith Avenue Rudolph Aronson

Maine Monument Proposed for Navy Memorial

A House resolution by Representative Cummings of New York seeks a $100,000 appropriation to fund a monument at Lafayette New York Harbor. The plan honors two U S Marines from the warship Maine who died in Havana Harbor, with the project under navy supervision.

Washington, Fl Cummings New York Bee Secretary of the Navy Lafayette New York Harbor Maine Havana

Requiem Mass at Cleveland for Maine Victims

A requiem in St John’s Cathedral Cleveland marked the Maine tragedy with a mournful ceremony directed by Bishop Hortsean and officiated by EL. Vu hieny and cathedral clergy. Fr. Verhy delivered a solemn address praising the Maine crew and praying for their souls as the congregation joined in prayers.

Cleveland Bisop Hortsean St. John's Maine Vu Hieny Vattell Myint Verhy Victhas Gary

Will Raise the Maine Wrecking Expedition Contracts Signed

New York February reports Merritt Chapman & Case sign contracts with the government to raise the battleship Maine. Monarch, the powerful tug, now at New York, will proceed to Havana with divers and necessary gear. Right Arm wrecking crew sails from Key West with three divers for the undertaking.

New York Fet Merritt & Chapman Maine Havana Key West Belle O'Neil Tom Washington Jones

Maine disaster payment demand sparks settlement talk

Chicago February 22 The Journal reports a Washington dispatch stating that payment may be demanded if evidence confirms that the Maine explosion was caused by Spaniards. The note ties potential settlement to the proof of responsibility and inches toward formal demands.

Chicago Washinston Maine

McKinley to seek damages over Spanish vessel loss

An official of the navy department said President McKinley will demand damages totaling 14 to 15 million dollars after a Spanish vessel was destroyed by an outside explosion. The incident, tied to protecting friendly vessels, could oblige Spain to compensate victims and their families. The vessel’s value is estimated at five million dollars.

McKinley Navy Department

Testimony Taken On Maine Disaster In Havana Court

Judge Pearl of the Admiralty court in Havana has begun taking depositions from Spanish vessel officers and harbor officials on the Maine disaster. Captain Sisbee has endured great strain but is now much better after relief from some responsibility with the court of inquiry present.

Havana Pearl Admiralty Court Imas Sisbee Court of Inquiry

Viscaya Recharges Coal In New York Harbor

The Spanish cruiser Viscaya is taking on coal from barges alongside in New York City on February 1, signaling routine refueling operations amid harbor activity.

Viscaya New York

Washington to build ship equal to any in world

Washington February 22. The senate today passed legislation directing the naval affairs committee to determine if a ship to be named the George Washington can be built within one year in United States shipyards and be equal to any in the world.

Washington Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Uni

Donnelly Wedding in Indianapolis Opens with pomp

Minneapolis notes the marriage of Miss Marian Hansen and Mr Te natips Donnelly in Indianapolis at the Norwegian Methodist church. About 600 guests filled the church for the noon ceremony, with flags of Norway and the United States decor and a reception at the hotel to follow the small dinner at the Nicolaite house.

Indianapolis Minneapolis Mise Marian Hansen Tenatips Donnelly Epworth League Miss Hansen Norway United States Hey. O. Jacobson Mr. Domnelly J. A. Sutherland Mahon J. Burke J. M. Hawthorn St. Paul Ks Qail Niccoliete House

Deaths and Funerals in Local Notices

Mrs 36 J Kelley died Monday afternoon at home on West Sixth Street aged 36. Funeral services will be at the residence Wednesday with burial in Eskridge. Mrs William Schmitendorf, born in Germany 1841, died Monday night at 714 Chandler Street. funeral Wednesday at 2 o clock at the German Evangelical church with services at home prior. Mrx Wm Sehick funeral held Monday at 116 Quinty Street with Rev Linkesley. Abide With Me sung. Henry Lap ted funeral this afternoon at 12 with Lincoln Post in charge.

J. Kelley Eskridge William Schmitendorf Chandler Aoe The Santa Fe Schmitendorf Germany Cne Mrx Wm Sehick Quinty Street Henry Lapted Lincoln Post Batt

Snow Train People Arrested Over Fraud Claim

Seattle February 22 J A Smiley city agent of the Hhouw and Ice Transport company and Philip Hanna have been arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Minnie Cronin sues the firm for not honoring its contract while Joseph Ladue denies involvement with the Snow and the Trans portation scheme. Advertisers hint at a Dawson passengers expedition via stem sleds.

Seattle J. A. Smiley Hhouw and Ice Transpomattey Company el Mik Philip Hanna Minnie Cronin Joseph Ladue Aliikan Nilner Revd Pranaportetion. Com Dawson Dailbon

Rifle orders spark rapid firing six pounder Hotchkiss guns

New Haven Conn Feb 21 The American Onlinaner Company of Bridgeport Conn has received by telegraph from the vice president in Washington an order for rapid firing six pounder Hotchkiss guns. The order includes under delivery and testing will be delivered about three days from now.

New Haven Conn American Onlnaner Company Bridgeport

Fred Punston Comeng Lecture to Be Held in Topeka

Fred Punston of Cuban war fame will give a lecture in Topeka likely between the leont Grhwf of the mouth with the direction of the Topeka lodge of Elks. The Elks have canceled other entertainments this year and will rely on Punston and his Speen ish Gullot for funds. The event aims to raise treasury and stir martial spirit among Topelans, with the venue possibly in Hamilton fall.

Elke Fred Funston Topeka Topeta Lodge of Elks Punstun Topelus Deine East Hamilton

Mardi Gras in New Orleans Sees Lively Parades and Weather

New Orleans reports a festive Mardi Gras with crowds in the streets and masked revelers. The highlight crowns Mr Charlie A Farwall, a sugar interests figure, as the carnival king while plans promise continued grand parade events and entertainment into the night despite weather chatter.

New Orleans Charlie A. Farwall Hex Frank Bristol

For Rent Nutty Furnishings Room to Hire

Fragmentary classified ad describes furnished rooms for rent in a shared dwelling. The readable text lists East Pitt street area and mentions furniture and upkeep needs, but the full details and contact are unclear due to garbled OCR.

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