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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1898

Page

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Inauguration Day in Columbus for Governor Bushnell

Thousands fill Columbus to witness Governor Bushnell sworn in amid massive crowds. President Hanna watches from the Neil House as Bushnell is celebrated with badges, cheers, and a grand parade planned to honor the new administration.

Bushnell Columbus Lung Hanna Tallldins Hutie Bughvell Shopa Gorgienor Hushhell Supreme Suir, Legitiature Wificiain Pirate Howe Perceniag State House Houde Hanna Wit- Reseed Capitol Turing Ted Warkett Governue Bushoell Tim Lawugura

Hanna Cant Win In Ohio Senate Balloting

Colombes Ohio January 10 The secretary foresees no senator win as both houses are split Hanna appears blocked in the upcoming vote. Despite mass convention mobilizations and multiple conferences the plan to elect a Hanna majority fails with expected joint sessions and repeated ballots.

Colombes Iegisnature Font Hell Miebt Senate Hanna House Aume Ute Burne Gnust Ut Aly Servnte Stremeth Feist Th Aapenny Manna Bur Gov, Bushnyll Senatorius Conttest

Ohio Senate Fight Over Inauguration Amid Ballot Turmoil

The Ohio senate fight over governorship continues with party split and shifting loyalties. Democratic leaders pressure for Democratic votes while joint ballots threaten a decisive outcome, as reassembled lawmakers face possible last-minute vote changes and a looming inauguration. Calvin S. Brice weighs in urging Democrats to vote for a Democrat for party integrity and strength.

Columbus Geo. W. Hull Calvin &. Brien Ohio Calvin Brice

Bill to Change Senator Election Method Debated in Columbus

In Columbus the House debated a proposed constitutional amendment to elect United States senators by direct popular vote. A suspension move on the franchise bill failed, while the Senate discussed admission lobby rules and received nominations for the presidency of Jean Sherman and the appointment of Marcus Hanna to a vacancy.

Columbus United States House Senate Ddexgina Covernor Bushnell Jean Shermanl Marca A. Hanna

Fred Funston Back From Havana Visit To New York

The City of Washington steamer staff reports Frederick Funston, Cuban insurgent general and Alaskan explorer, arrived in New York for medical treatment. He served on General Garcia’s staff as chief of artillery for over a year and was captured near Puerto Principe about four weeks ago. He provided a false name and was released soon after. Funston suffers from a bullet wound to the thigh.

New York Jan. W Amenge Toediy City of Washington Havana Frederick Funston Genéri Funston Garcia Puerto Principe Punetun

Auditorium Association Meeting Expected This Week

Major Anderson to issue call for a meeting of the Auditorium Association this week. He will confer with W. H. Davis and C. J. Nettels to set a date, and may withdraw his resignation as president, tendered months ago but never acted on, due to time constraints and festival duties.

Ankocirtion Th. Anderson Anderson W. H. Davis C. J. Nettels I Powerbie Auditorium Association Bat Uktie Major Anderson

Katy Ties Up Cars After Sheriff Seizes Engines

Sheriff Harmin chains three engines and arrests the Crews of the Beepert, Rares and Tetac Hallway I company over a $5,000 judgment linked to a death and rape case. Arrestees include the conductor and engineer as a Paola Sedaux passenger train cannot run this morning.

Paola Kin Bieepurt, Rares and Tetac Hallway I Bette Harmin Supreme Court Josph & Rowe Short Hamlin Ad Arvmun Paola and Sedaux

Frozen to death in long wandering circle near Waterville

Two Washington settlers Willam Putraam and Perish Johnson perished wandering in a 2100 mile circle. They left December 20 for a spot 30 miles northwest of Waterville and were found freezing about 30 miles from the area by a soldier party. Jolson, a thoroughbred cky terter owned by M. F. Hankla, died yesterday. 8 year old and a household pet.

Washington Coulee City Wash Willam Putraam Perish Johnson Waterville Jolson M. F. Hankla

Tragic Death of Mrs Nash in St Louis Home

Sunday morning before dawn Mrs Nash wife of Rudy Nash of St Louis killed herself with a revolver at her brother-in-law’s home. She died at 1 pm after physicians said she suffered melancholia. The couple moved to St Louis after marriage and their child was born seven weeks ago.

Ee Nash Rudy Nash St Louis Leon Shere Siti Galle Naste de Nash Topeka Mise Eric Hively Nortonville St. Louis Yount Tenth Street Mrs. Nash Mra Nash Kansas Ste Leon Yount Mes. Yount Effie Elle Mr. Nash Mrs. Fount

Tragedy in Topeka as Mrs Nash Ends Life With Revolver

Mrs Nash a young bride aged about twenty five, living with her husband and infant in Topeka, used a revolver at her temple after months of despondency and melancholia. The act occurred while her husband slept nearby, the baby cried, and an inquest found no clear cause beyond melancholia. Funeral services were held in Nortonville with Knights of Pythias involvement.

Nortonville Leo Yount Nash J. T. Yount Knights of Pythias L. T. Yount Leon Youst Topeka

Hatpin Heroine Fends Off Robbers Aboard Train

Chicago report describes Mint Sadie Williams who used a hatpin to stab at robbers during a night assault on Conductor Warren Symington aboard a Live Island avenue cable train. Despite injuries, she defended the conductor, aided by bystanders, until robbers fled. Williams fainted but recovered, living with parents in a downtown office district. Another note mentions Dr Palmer’s illustrated talk on Chris Sunday at the Volunteers hall drawing a large audience.

Chicago Warren Symington Live Island Avenue Mint Sadie Willama Miss Williams Maie Ners Miss Wilkes Silas Williame Miss Willams Dr. Palmer American Volunteers Ebvo Chris Fast Seventh Street

Powder shortage sparks call for government factory

A Chicago report to Secretary Lane warns that with all warships engaged powder stockpiles would exhaust in minutes. It would take nearly a year to produce enough powder for another ten hours of battle, prompting urgency to build a government powder factory to cut supply costs and secure rifled cannon powder from limited U S factories in Delaware and California.

Chicago Jan Washington Sam Fred United States Lane Board of Ordinance Wich Delaware California

Committee Aims to Complete Creamery Fund Today

The Commercial club committee running the National Creamery convention seeks to raise 202.76 dollars more to reach 35,000 for the guarantee fund and to contract for the Hamilton building. A meeting will discuss entertainment to cover convention expenses, possibly an opera production The Dairymaids proposed by Mrs Merideth.

Commercial Club Hamilton Nason

ON THE PINGREE PLAN Typographical Union to Start a Colony

New York Typographical Union No will form a self supporting colony for the unemployed on unused land. F A Goodyear of Buffalo offers 1000 to 2000 acres for a colony to boost business for his railroad. Title to land after establishment. Union aims to raise 10000 dollars with a matching donor gift. A committee to study the project has been appointed.

New York Pennsylvania Big Six Union

Nack Sentenced for Guldensuppe Murder to Fifteen Years

Augusta Nack and Martin Thorn were convicted in the Guldensuppe murder case and sentenced to fifteen years in Auburn state prison. The sentence could drop to ten years and five months with good behavior allowances.

New York Inn Augusta Nack Martin Thorn Murdie Wim Guldensunpe Bath Woodside L. L Auburn

Powell at Coffeyville Postmaster Nomination

The president today sent in the nominations to the senate for postmasters. Kansas A Powell of Coffeyville is named for the postmaster position. Also listed are Eversale in Colorado Montavista and other appointments in Iowa Montana and Oklahoma.

A. B. Powell Washington Jan Senate Colorado E. FE Eversale Montavista Towa Melville Sheridan Osceola Wiliam H. Letts Columbus Junction Kansas A. St. Powell Colteyville Oklatoma John S. Hadger Pawnee Robard E. Jennest Chandler

Deaths and Funerals Brief in Stranton and Auburndale

Miss Jone Isaacs of Stranton died Sunday at Stormont hospital after peritonitis. Age 18. Remains sent to Scranton for burial. Charles Wade Hewitt, 23, died Sunday after a brief illness. services at Auburndale residence Tuesday at 2 PM. Seven month old Beaih Homer died Saturday from starvation. buried Sunday. family reported destitute to police.

Jone Isaacs Stranton H. Teaaes Stormont Hospital Topeks DeMons & Penwell Scranton Charles Wade Hewitt Wot. Hewitt Park and Stephen Streets Auburndale Homer North Emmett Street Beaih

Fog delays and train trouble in Topeka dispatches

Fog disrupted eastern Missouri and Topeka railroad operations causing losses of track time. No. 1 and No. 5 were hard to track at first as wires malfunctioned. Dispatchers kept trains moving with minor delays. one engine reported ten minutes late but made up time before Topeka arrival.

Santa Fe Missouri Topeka Nmporia Kansas City Uume Apple Sharp

Delegates Chaotic Vote at Butler County Populist Meet

In Augusta Kansas the Butler County Bimetallic League elected delegates to the state convention. A heated dispute arose over resolutions endorsing Boyle and McNall while opposing Stryker and Heflebower. The Heflebower opposition stemmed from supporters of W H Biddle over a prior nomination defeat.

Augusta Jan. U Butler County Bimetallic League Indore Oyle Webb McNall William A. Striker Haa Bia Kansas David Heflebower Boyle McNall Stryker Hetleboower Heflebower W. H. Biddle Diddie

Senate delays McKennan Supreme Court nomination

Washington January 10 The senate dietary committee did not consider the nomination of Attorney General McKennan to be associate Justice of the supreme court. The panel discussed unobjectionable nominations first and will reconvene tomorrow to act on the McKenna nomination.

Washington Senate McKennan Supreme Court

Indians reclaim ancestral governance against federal act

Montreal January 19 The Troquois Indians decide to revert to traditional tribal government opposing the Indian advancement act which had imposed municipal style rule on reservations The descendants of the Ireque's virtiors reside on reservations at Caughnawaga near Montreal and St Regis land near Cornwall with seven bands at Caughnawaga.

Montreal Caugh— Tewrel Lachine Rapide St. Regis Cornwall Cauxhnawaga

Miss Larimer Hurt by Falling Glass at Grand

Miss Maud Larimer, daughter of J. B. and H. G. Larimer, was struck on the head by glass dropped from a balcony during the oriental ballet. She fainted, recovered, and was taken home. The injury was painful but not serious. Also, August Benson, found drunk on lower Jackson street, was arrested after threats to kill his wife. Today 23 prisoners work on the city stone pile.

Maud Larimer J. B G. Larimer Miss. Larkiner Clay Street Sliss Larimer Tim Donovan August Benson Jackson Street First Tyler Benson

Hunting Party Brings In 64 Meats Amid Beef Price Drop

A hunting party returns with 64 large game cuts as beef markets slide in price. Local butchers report steady demand despite cheaper beef, signaling a shift in seasonal meat supplies and consumer buying.

Still the Same Tale of Klondike Gold Finds

Still the same tale reports Klondike gold finds with a single pan yielding 104 dollars. The field notes haul in Dawson District details large streams like Gold Bottom and List Chance with mining on Mud Bottom and nearby tributaries. Disturbances include wildlife sighting, moose and deer, and a note on sensational ground at MBaiphur Creek with pans earning varied sums from 10 to 15 dollars per pan.

Victoria B.C Hickard Morgan Dawset Whaleadieiaie Fuss Tata Astmindanes Mbaiphur Creek Asthera

Grace Cathedral to Install New Dean from Grace Church

Rev J W Sykes of Toledo Ohio is named as dean of Grace Cathedral. He will arrive in two weeks to assume duties. A Virginian by birth he is described as a brilliant pulpit driver and schooler, with prior service at Calvary. The cathedral has lacked a dean since Dean Harry L Rolley’s resignation.

Race J. W. Sykes Grace Church Toledo Grease Dir Eter Lin Tale Calvary Grace Cal Eee Ponterezee Grace Cathedral Harry L Rolley Wappiles Millepaugh

Sing Sing murder case crash and ice bath sparks

A chaotic report describes a deadly incident at Sing Sing where a prisoner faced fatal electrocution. The account mentions Berthteca and Solth Were Litned, with unclear names and locations, alongside a weather note predicting no change in temperature and a frigid afternoon.

Snow Green Dennis

Local government reshuffles at Shawnee County Court

The Shawnee County Commission reorganized with Commissioner Booth Kelney named chairman. Memorial readings and court sessions opened as the Shawnee county bar gathered, while a cargo dispute over spoiled cablage prompted payment refusals. A bulletin notes Union Pacific passes extended to 1907 and a large baptismal turnout at First Presbyterian Church. Harriet Peck seeks divorce after a disputed marriage, with destitution cases and relief funds highlighted.

Rltesing Boott Kelney Nelit¢ Bitr Lawrenet Bir Aerson Howel Jodes Ohiiemer Crete Shawnee County Hoor Et Wen Douthitt Tet Court Cope & Co McCintock Cipe A Union Pacifio Piret Presbyterian Church Humber Topeka Harriet J. Peck Chas HB. Peck

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Capitol Grounds Neil Fred Funston Association Effie Nash Hatpin Nack Powell Coffeyville Santa Fé el Dorado Silver League Hetlebower Iweenna Miss Larimer Dawson City the Klondike Toledo, O Sing Sing Sing Bing Hadiey A. Siler Jand Berthteca Eutherland Bowklyn Ie Marchant Mra Serih Wreen Sutherland Pipe Wren
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