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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1898

Page

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Deserting Mr Kurtz Hanna gains in Ohio legislative race

In Columbus reports say Hanna's Republican faction is mobilizing to swing a crucial Ohio vote. Five members reportedly shifted toward Hanna while opposition cites party splits and plans a public rally in Dayton. Public meetings, pledges, and anticipated reinforcements aim to push Hanna over the 73 needed for a bloc.

Columbus Jane Evans Mason and Bradley Cuyahoga Jones Stack Griffit Dulon Otto Barahum Séett Huten Carroll Manuel Pruceesesis Burke Chevetazie Dayton Bushell L Kurts Ohio Januel Hanne Griffith Union Starkane Huta Kedkey Highland Hanna Manuel Intel Aiu-Rinna Bonator Hanna Fordker Senice Conitur Washington Certaltes Forsker Joha McLean Treasury Charles Foster Sheri Lanvie McKinley Foraker Wee Oko Ste Charles 1 Kurtz Bushnell Mre. Griffith Union County Marysville Hanne Iit Hanne Wee Isriberg

Porsake Bushnell Activists Question Inaugural Escort Role

A fragment reports that state colored troops refuse to act as an inaugural escort amid political tension. The piece notes crowding in Columbus and observers placing governors' pictures in business districts as preparations for an inauguration faced opposition and confusion among factions.

Columius Dimenaus

Parade Escorts Cause Rift With State Troops

The Ina parade plans draw opposition as Major Charles Pillmore of the Ninth battalion declines to escort Governor Bushnell. He cites potential jeers and threats to his command and says he cannot humiliate his unit in the inaugural procession, warning he would defend the state's honor if required.

Gal Ina Ttm Bushnell Recoe Charles Pillmore Fillmore Jeers Blisep Henehier

Parcy Kelly tow boat explosion kills crew near Grenfield

Millsture Pennsylvania January 8 a tow boat named Parcy Kelly exploded on the Ohio near Grenfield killing several crew members. Captain Leslie Jones was among the dead or missing, and the vessel owned by W H Growns Sons of the era valued at 25 000. The blast scattered debris, many heard the explosion for miles, and rescue efforts followed with several injured and missing crew.

Millsture Grenfield Clorinmat Givateld I O'Elock Meekharkts Leslie Jones W. H. Growns Sons Pittsburg Percy Kelyer W. J. Brown & Son Goode Ohl Glentelt Leste Jones Shonadown Elvey Janes Neville Island Captain Crewe LE Rechtold Lestie Jones Percy Condh Glenfeld Saya Pilot Woods Jones Sinsie

Dr Castillo Claim Cuban Army In Good Condition After Invasion

Dr Joagata Castillo, returning insurgent contact, says Cuban forces landed at Caba and describe the troops as well fed and well armed. He claims the uprising gained support from Justo Garvin and General Garcia’s son, and notes discipline and confidence among the insurgents. He asserts Colonel Rulez’s capture or loss was inevitable.

Dr. Castillo Justo Garvin Garcia Conti Culonel Gareeidert Walian Wome Castiily Rulez

Bloody Mystery of a Body Found in a Chariton Box

Des Moines reports a box opened by Adams Express workers revealed four human remains in a Chariton express office. A letter supposedly explains the killings, sent from Des Moines to West Brownsville, Pa, and addressed to Mrs S. E. Stone and Mrs Smalley. Investigators pursue the contradiction in names.

Des Moines Adams Express Company Chariton St Louis Carlisle Raul Krumb Walnut Street Tom West Frownsville S. E. Stone N. J. Smalley St. Louis West Brownsville Adame Express Company United States Aly Belier Brownsville

Major Handy Dead In Austria Hotel Homer Ga Major Moves

Major Handy died at noon after a period of illness. He had served as chief of the department of public art for a world’s fair and was a well known newspaper man. He had recently been connected with the Chicago Times and Philadelphia Evening paper, and had acted as a special commissioner to the Bremch exposition. His remains will be taken to Berlin for burial.

Homer Austria Handy Berlin Paria United States Hie America Alleunte Chicago Thinoe Morxta Wie Philadelphia

Hulit's Scheme Involves Indians Touring Old Mexico

A notice from the Pl Pasy Herald reports A B Hulit leading a party including Blake Toad and Dr Todd to inspect lands along the Rio Grande. Sierra Blanca to Ubia City is on the itinerary as Choctaws and Chickasaws negotiate for millions in Mexican properties with possible investment as colonization projects.

Mexico A. B. Wulit Pl _Pasy Herald Davis Eft Sierre Himea Old Mexico Justacrons Mac Sierra Blanca A. B. Hult Blake Toad T. ‘Todd Kansas City Ubia City Todd Ris Grande Ques On

Deputy Sheriff Leads Excursion to Lansing Prisoners count

Deputy Sheriff Shoehan takes charge of a sanctioned prisoner excursion to Lansing. The Shawnes county party includes guards and inmates with mixed sentences from two to nine years. One Black prisoner Anthony Hamilton and others face terms, some moved to Supreme Court appeals.

Shoehan Lansing Shawnes County Joba Eieastin Oell Engineer Holloway Santa Fe Anthony Hamiliton Peniton Ho Price Judee Hazen Bermisse Jerome Coulter Henderson Rossville Calvin Hayes Supreme Court

Fiend at St Joseph Shoves Child into River Hole

Early today an unknown man broke through ice on the Missouri River at St. Joseph and shoved a child into the water. A bystander alerted police, then chased the assailant across the river to the Kansas side, but neither pursuer nor suspect has been found. They were tracked several miles away as investigators wait for new leads.

St. Joseph, Jan Missouri Kahin

Brownies Walk Disrupt City Railway Arrivals

City Railway Assistant Supt Charles Hixon failed to predict the Brownies crowd behavior. On arrival of Sanus Fe train No 5 the two extra cars could not accommodate all riders. Seeing the crowd walk up Fifth Street, Hixon ordered two empty cars to the barn. The Brownies, energetic and footloose, proved hard to corral inside trains.

City Railway Charles Hizon The Sanus Fe Irs Hixon Fifth Street

Troutman and Stone Challenge De Foissiere Deed in Ottawa Trial

Troutman and Stone seek to set aside the De Foissiere deed to the Odd Fellows estate in Franklin county. They deny fear of an heir found by report. Troutman says the matter was thoroughly investigated before his trip to France and expects victory when the case reaches Ottawa later this month.

Topeka Men Form Klondike Mining Company

Topeka men organized a Klondike mining company with W B Davis as president W P Schick as vice president A Newland as treasurer and secretary and Andrew Sualth as a director The board includes A W Newland and Frank Sawyer with stock at 100 per share and initial prospecting planned by the directors and other Topeka investors The story also notes an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure and Phillips drug store at mineral water avenue Kansas.

Klondike Topeka W. B. Davis W. P. Schick Soretiry. FM Newland Andrew SuAth Che A. W. Newland We. A. Chance A. W. Wewland Frank Sawyer Kiondike Onen J. We“ Kussevaum A. Knistleson N- W

Route to Dawson Amid Mild Alaska Winter News

Seattle dispatch reports a mild open winter as travelers from Dawson trek leg by leg. Clark County crews count boats and sleds on Lake Le Barage and Lake Tagish with beefed up camps providing shelter and provisions. Messages from Skaguay note rapid building, rough feet injuries, a 40,000 dollar mining sale draft, and a warning that packs must include 500 pounds of provisions per person to pass Tagish House.

Seattle T. B. Corey Klondike Otty Lake le Barge Lake Tagish Lake Bennett Lake le Burge Lee Cariboo Crossing Corey Fort Yukon J.B J. F P. Cracber Shamokin Whiteman Parker Napoleon Dupres Juneat Alaska Dawson Thirty Mile Lake le Bares Hootalutyian Gome Cos FA Lord Tim Lari Perry Mounted Police Mauisias Skaguay Wiehe Wool White Pass Mr. Byrne Chicago Lewes River Byrne James E. McGuire McGuire Skagguay Shroeder Hootalingua Hitler Portland W. B. Sampson Skagway Chargie Patrick Barnes Jennie Duck Mee Tepesinehd Hassage D. Fs H. Frye

Women Who Write Hear Washington Congress Plans

The Women's National Press association has arranged a congress of press women in Washington City on February 13 and 14. A Willard's reception for delegates is set for the evening of the 17th from 7 to 1. All women’s press clubs are invited and individual press women may attend. Clubs should name no speaker and send the member’s name and paper topic to Mrs. Mary M. North. Delegates may obtain reduced railroad rates by buying tickets for the national suffrage convention, held concurrently.

Washington Jan Women's National Press Association Congress of Press Women Washington City Willard's Mary M. North Anacorta, D.C

Black War Reach Erupts in Beutoland Campaign

Capetown dispatch reports Dleromethl leading 15000 forces against Maougha in Beutoland. Casualties appear on both sides. Numerous villages sacked. Ferment grips the country as traders flee.

London Capetown Dlerethodl Baeutoland Maougha

Rumor of British squadron in Chinese waters unfounded

London reports from Portsmouth claim an aging British fleet was to form a squadron for service in Chinese waters. An investigation found the rumor unfounded and no such formation is planned.

London Portsmouth Pekin Germany Toulon Pascal

Bids Open for Grazing on Indian Lands in Oklahoma

The Interior Department invites bids to lease grazing land on Kiowa, Comanche, Apache reservations in Oklahoma for three years from April 1 and on the Wichita reservation for one year from April 4. About 2 50000 acres, some fenced, some open, many never leased before. Awards to be made by the Indian assistant at Anadarko, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Washington Jan Secretary of the Interior Viliig Kiowi Cofmanche Addo Wichita Oikluoma United States Indus Exent Anadurke O. T

Brush's House Afire Reports Loom Large

Intanspelis Jan The mansion of John T Brush east of the city is described as burning and in danger. Lombardy the Brush home on Washington street three miles east was gutted this morning, a stone and cast structure valued around 525000. Loss estimated at 320000. Furniture and bric a brac removed without damage.

Intanspelis Jan John T. Brush Lombardy Washington Street Joss Ln

Book Trust at Work in Texas Schools

Superintendent Carlisle warns Texas teachers about publishers whose bids were rejected by the text book board for high prices. They allegedly plan private contracts with trustees to push books into public schools, aiming to overturn the new book law by influencing parents.

Austin Jan Carlisle Educational Department Texas

Marion Lodge Elks charter restored after revocation

In Marion Indiana the charter of Marion Lodge of Elks was restored after it had been revoked following membership concerns involving Bob Fitzelm lanons. A separate note records Police Judge Atchison finding John Krstias guilty of fast driving after Krauss was cited for speeding on Krauss Avenue.

Marion Lodge of Elks Marion, Ind Marion Lodge of Sika Bob Fitzelmlanons Atchison John Krstias Krauss Rucker Korkas Avenue District Court Venice

Last of Mrs Ayers Funeral in Paris Palace Wealthy Charity Decline

Funeral for Mrs Josephine Southwick Agee wife of Paris patent medicine maker Joseph Ayre was held at the American church. She was famed as a leading figure in Paris society with immense wealth and a renowned artful lifestyle including a vast, everchanging wardrobe and lavish entertainments. Her death ends a controversial era marked by charitable giving and public celebrity.

Paris Josephine Southwick Agee Parla Iit Rome

Bread on the Water and Local Political Turmoil

Major Henry Inman faces tax and profit disputes over his book The Santa Fé Tists with ex-State Senator Milton Brown claiming a quarter of profits. The Tax Payers’ League plans a reorganization as Powat Dent M Susttinger calls a meeting to discuss city enforcement of a new water ordinance while Katie Beggnett celebrates Crawford theater’s two thousandth performance of The Waite of New York.

Henry Inman Milton Brown Garden City Inman Bnt Major Inman Brown Vaus Powat Dent M. Susttinger Dr. Hamilton Feaurus Ulti Water Tate Katie Beggnett Comem Teil Crawford Theater

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MR. Kurtz Combine Porsake Bushnell Chariton, Ia Major Handy Dead U. S A. B. Hulit ST. Joe Troutman de Boissiere Uise Kansas Avenue Phillips South Africa Brush Indianapolis Fitz Porin Ayer Arer Sarah Bernhardt France Sweden Ashe Larvevil Dr Ayer Lando Pie Ton New York Warhin Ieeeax Greene Caetnet Dauanier Severnth Street New York City
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