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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1897

Page

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Removal of Dr Hogeboom Sparks Hospital Board Action

A Topeka hospital board dismissed Dr George W Wignboom chief of the medical department amid unpublicized charges. Reports say a recent public operation by Dr Pitcher was permitted by Hogeboom and may have triggered his removal. Officials deny details while implying internal disputes and possible replacement by a Missouri surgeon, as discussions continue among directors and hospital staff.

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Hospital Chief Surgeon Position Talks Cause Railroad Excitement

Reports from a hospital staff shuffle discuss appointing a chief surgeon as Dr. Munn may not be chosen. Dr Ho A.W. is named as acting in charge while Dr. Weicht is discharged. Meanwhile railroad workers express strong opinions after a recent operation at Topeka.

Munn S Guson Ima Wea Weieht Ile Au Ane Oorlos Gant Rairoad Tihs Topehea Wil Amd Amail Indigmation Scotia

Stuart Near Death From Mountain Fever Fight

Dan Stuart, longtime boxing promoter, is seriously ill in Carson, Nevada, with mountain fever pneumonia. Doctors warned he had little chance of recovery, but he gained a little strength and hoped to be up within a week, with no visitors allowed at his bedside.

Carson Név Dan Stuart Stuart Sivert Mra Beecher Stamford Conn Henry Ward Beecer Samuel Scoville Beecher Siay

Butler and Jones Agree on Silver Republicans Support

Washington Feb 25 An exchange on the Silver Republican address Tuesday shows Senator Butler of the Populists and Senator Jones of the Democratic Senate committee praising the move. They note Silver Republicans are forming in several states, aiming to unite reformers under one national banner while allowing cooperation with others. They emphasize silver as the main issue and the potential for factions to align without breaking core convictions.

Washington Dubois Idaho Beard Givat Vouny Sliver Siiver Tapubiense Jones Velleve Petitonte Henator Butler Puplist National Committee Coutt People’s Party Hut V Protei

State Employes Strike Paralyzes California Printing

Sacramento February 2 state printing workers walk out due to six weeks of unpaid wages. The state printer has closed the white plant and no business can be transacted until the pressmen return. Dispute centers on veto related to a 75000 dollar appropriation and alleged extravagance in the printing office.

California Sacramento Cal Ge Bude Bil Sta

Col Sturm baugh Stricken: Topeka Elder Dies in Chess Game

Colonel Stumbaugh a long time Topeka resident and lawyer, collapsed with apoplexy during a chess game with J. S. Coddington at his office on Fifth Street. He was rushed home to Polk Street where he died shortly after, becoming nearly 50 in April.

FS. Stumbaugh Topeka JS. Coddimeton No & Weet Fifth Street Polk Street Coddington Codington Sturmbaugh Bidi de. Righter Sturmbeugh Stumbaugh Topeka Barryer Con Stumbargh Pis

Capture of Crete Toll Reported After Tighten Clash

Official data cite 400 Turks killed or wounded or missing in Crete and 14 taken prisoner after the Tightine 48 engagement. casualties center on Crete and surrounding area during the recent fighting.

Aathers Dacuren Crete

Prospects Bright for Topeka Auditorium Bill in House

The Topeka auditorium bill is expected to pass the house tomorrow with Speaker Pro Tem Weilep signaling quick action. Mayor Fellows will issue the proclamation once the bill advances, while debates emphasize cross party concessions and strategic site selection for the proposed city building.

Topeka Auditorium House Evers Toy Fe Wetlep Bhawnee McKeever Weslep

Percy Daniels Resolution Introduced In Senate

Senator Ryan of Crawford County today introduced a concurrent resolution in the senate urging Kansas to petition Congress for a constitutional amendment granting federal power over income and wealth taxes. The plan exempts incomes under two thousand dollars and individuals with assets under two hundred thousand from tax, and allocates revenue first to expenses and principal.

Percy Daniels Ryan Pop Crawford County Senate Kansas Congress of the United States Congress

Legislation Push as 50 Day Session Proceeds

Percy Daniels drafted a plan dividing public debt and idle labor work among states by population. Lawmakers vow to stay beyond March 2 to pass measures on railroads schooling stock yards insurance and taxation. Republicans delay homeward trek, while many push to adjourn after pledges fulfilled.

Pal Percy Daniels Speaker Street Rhhe Bean

Senate committee reports on Cimarron and Anthony debts

Senators Campbell Field and Wallack reported after visits to Cumarron and Anthony to assess municipal indebtedness. Cimarron shows 55,000 bonded debt and 1,651.56 floating debt with unpaid interest. Anthony totals show 147,55 in indebtedness with 44,381 bonded. Populations: Cimarron about 300, Anthony about 1,074. Property values and school fund interests noted.

Senate Campbell Field and Wallack Cumarron Gray County Anthony Harper County Judiciary Committee Cimarron Clmparton

War Vessel Request Sought Over Cuban Prisoner Case

Washington era dispatches report U S Consul General Lee pressing the State Department for a warship to secure the release of American Charles Franklin Scott after twelve days in solitary confinement in Havana. Olney provides evasive reply as tensions rise with Spain amid reports of Cuban insurgent movements and a pending Madrid appeal withdrawal in a Havana court case.

Havana Key West United States Lee Charles Frankin Scott Associated Press Ricardo Ruiz Guanacabom State Department Scott Olney Department Iish Puerto Principe la Lucha Cuber Republic Salvador Cisneros Betancourt Santa Li Maximo Gomez Santa Clara Clenfugos Santa Puerto Padre Baracoa Julio Manuela Senor Mesa Dominguez Julio Sanguiny Supreme Court of Justice of Madrid

One Act Ready for Signing in Mineral Reserve Measure Passed Senate

The Mineral Reserve Measure moved through both houses as Representative Mood's bill on mineral reserves assessment and taxation won approval in the Senate by 35 to 12. The Senate also backed option bills earmarked by the committee and noted in the Simte Journal. Appropriations total about $470,000.

Cue Mood Senate Hla Kovernat Committee of Simte Journal

United States Building and Loan association deeds filed

Louisville story states the United States Building and Loan association filed a deed of assignment at the county clerk’s office after a directors’ meeting. Columbia Finance and Trust Company listed as involved. Attorney A G Caruth said the firm remains solvent with plans to continue. Over 392,000 dollars involved in the failure due to internal dissensions and heavy withdrawals.

Louisville United States Building and Leen Association Columbia Finance and Trust Company Weelees A. G. Caruth

Bryan in the Record Sparks House Debate

Washington reports a clash over a Congressional Record note about Mr Bryan’s visit to the horse yesterday. Representative Barrett demanded removal as improper, but the speaker ruled the line would stay and the matter was referred to the Record.

Washington Rep Bryan Barrett Mane Congressional Record Mr. Barrett

Voiciferous Denials Upon Passport Rumors Deepens Washington

A Washington dispatch says Senator Hale received a telegram from Secretary Olney via Mr. Giney stating Consul General Lee never asked for passports or warships. The rumor of Lee resigning is described as unfounded and discredited as groundless.

Washington Hale Capitol Olney Giney Lee United States Spain Toundaron

What Ails Olney in Havana Crisis Over Amercans

A Havana dispatch to the World reports the state department failing to answer consul general Lee regarding Spanish outrages against Americans. It notes a prisoner kept in solitary confinement beyond the limits, officials' delays, and fears of a panic in the American colony. Washington has not committed to dispatching ships, prompting calls for Congress to compel action.

New York Havana State Department Lee United States Hinz Scott Ahumada Olney Washington Ieington Congress

Slap and insult of Spanish minister in Bogota

New York Herald reports on a Bogota incident where Baron de Tax Barre, the Spanish minister, was slapped and insulted by Senor Morales on a railroad train. Morales, linked to Don Placide Morales, a Bogota conflict figure, is described as a strong voter and relative of a slain individual from last year. The clash arose from tensions between Placide and Spanish residents over the Cuban question, with Catalonian leaders including Rosendo Pach involved in the attack.

New York Herald Bogota Baron de Tax Barre Senor Morales Morales Don Plaette Morales Don Placide Rosendo Pach

Masterson in Politics Sees Senate Fight Over El Paso Division

Denver Feb 24 The state senate appointed a committee of five to investigate Bat Masterson s charge that certain senators took money from opponents of the proposed division of El Paso County which would create a new Cripple Creek mining area in Cripple Creek district.

Denver State Senate Fly Bat" Masterson el Pasacoun Cripple Creek Mining

Bumgardner Assaulted Near Sixth and Mon tor Streets

John Bumgardner of 629 Madison Street was attacked last evening near Sixth and Monteur streets by four men, knocked into the gutter and left bruised. He regained his footing and walked home. no arrests or identifications have been made.

Sixth and Kansas Avenue Jougha John Bumgardner Madinon Street John F. McManus Cutter Sixth Mon- Tor Streets Bumgardner Burngardner

England speaks on Crete policy in Lords debate

London reports Lord Salisbury reading a telegram to British ambassadors outlining Crete policy. The plan includes autonomy for Crete, its possible remaining part of the Ottoman Empire, and a forceful resolution by the powers if Turkey or Greece refuse to withdraw. A Larissa dispatch notes 20,000 Greek troops with expected hostilities on the frontier if Crete is not ceded to Greece. King George reiterates no retreat from Crete stance, supported nationally.

London House of Lords Lord Salisbury Lord Dunraven Crete Turkey Greece Paris Larissa Nates Larinsn Crew Athens George

Nansen to Visit United States in Fall Lecture Tour

Boston reports that the renowned explorer Dr Nansen will visit the United States in the fall, delivering lectures illustrated with his ski and kayak gear. Mrs Nansen may accompany him. engagement arranged by Redpath Lyceum Bureau and Mr Richard Heard.

Boston Nansen United States Redpath Lyceum Bureau Richard Heard

Rockefeller Grandpaps welcome a baby boy in Chicago

A telegram from Council Bluffs reports Harold McCormick and Edith Rockefeller welcomed a fine baby boy in Chicago. Harold, born November 26, 1895, is married to Edith Rockefeller, daughter of John D. Rockefeller of New York, second daughter in the Rockefeller family.

Ockefeller Chicago Council Buffs. Fa Harold McCormick Edith Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller New York

Engineer Bradford Dead in Emporia

Engineer S. C Bradford a leading Santa Fe specialist died suddenly of heart failure in Emporia. He previously led the first engine to enter Denver on the Union Pacific and will be sent to Denver for burial. Montreal court of appeals upholds right of trades unionists to strike if employers refuse to discharge workers.

Bradford Emporia S. C Bradford Denver Union Pacific Canada Montreal Court of Appeals

Mrs Stevenson Re elected In Washington Post

Mrs Letitia Green Stevenson wife of the retiring vice president was re elected general of Rae Debebtera of the American Reto in Washington. The brief notice notes her continuation in a ceremonial leadership role amid political event coverage.

Washington Letitia Green Stevenson United States Rae Debebtera Reto

Railroad bills clash as House and Senate seek own measures

Legislative fight over railroad legislation pits House and Senate bills against each other. Conference likely but success unlikely as factions in the Positive Party clash over proposed concessions and rate changes. Senate already rejected the House bill and caucus may decide the outcome.

How Ruiz Died On Olivette in Guanatacon Insurrection

Beaten to death after a visit by the governor and after a tense exchange with Senor Ponscievein in a Cuban prison cell. The incident ties to U.S. consular actions in Cuba and a broader push for Cuban insurgent recognition, with General Lee and Madrid authorities referenced in the pursuit of relief for American and Armenian prisoners.

Key West Fla Associated Press Olivette Dr. Ruiz Guanatacon Senor Pons Rule Comsul Oleic Lee Lew Madrid Dy Pont Denny Reid Ruiz Cuba Hart

Enjoined Teacher Resigns as Maple Grove School Imbroglio

In Ft. Scott on February 25 Mica Annie Emerson a young school teacher faced a court injunction over access to Maple Grove school home. The board had dismissed her but local patrons supported her eight month contract. The substitute found the classroom empty except for children of some board members, so Emerson withdrew and the sheriff served a temporary injunction. She remained at the school but plans to seek court action on the matter.

Ft. Scott Mica Annie Emerson Imiathras Maple Grove Guia Tie Sulu

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