28 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
1
London dispatch reports Constantinople plans to muster battalions for Roumelia in spring. Bulgaria’s stance unsettles the Sublime Porte while Turkish mobilization and Kurdish-Armenian tensions widen regional unease amid Russian pressures and Armenian reprisals in the border provinces.
Cleveland reports Tom Johnson has practically sold out his holdings in the Consolidated Street factory. Johnam, once a principal shareholder, is noted as originally owning a substantial share. The book and shares are said to have been absorbed by associates of Henry A. Eygratt, the former company president.
Jan 8 Berlin reports a grand fete for Emperor William I with decorations on public buildings and congratulatory messages from royal figures. The event featured a morning reveille, heavy traffic disruption, and evening illuminations. US Ambassador White attended festivities at the opera. French Ambassador De Noaillen received the grand cross of the Rod d.
London January 23 engineers vote to accept terms of employers. A narrow majority favors acceptance, with a measured ratio of approximately 25 in favor to 11,080 against in the divided ballot as reported.
Chaotic report outlines a claim to a vast fortune tied to a Budapest banker. Heir Christich, dying in Chicago, spurs police and lawyers to search for missing wealth. Complex ties to Ada and Mrs. Christian emerge amid a web of alleged infidelity and aristocratic connections.
Chicago medical figure Dr Luella Day will perform in a Klondike themed costume event. Her outfit features a shaded jacket, pale gloves, and a distinctive sleeping bag prop, with emphasis on a dramatic stage presentation.
Pittsburg reports W H Howey in Crawford county near Monmouth under medical care at F M Symmes home after his dog, cow, and horse died from suspected mad disease. Howey traces a leg sore linked to the dog bite, swelling spread to shoulder, and he fears hydrophobia amid driven panic and concern for his family.
Denver report states Claude J. Wilson, brother of Park Wilson, catcher for the New York team, was killed in a fight with Ed M. Calkins of Grand Junction at the Union Stone Vent hovel. Calkins struck Wilson with his fist, Wilson fell and died, the authorities suspect the fall caused the death. Calkins, a young cattleman, is described as highly connected in the state and was arrested.
President Ding and party arrived in Moextco City after a three week journey along the coast and interior railway. A vast crowd lined the station and streets, with thousands cheering as troops stood in ceremonial columns. The president appeared well, traveling aboard a new Pullman train built for the journey.
A disastrous blaze and wall collapse hit Mount Sterling. Albert Piper was killed as a wall fell. Constable Snodgrass and two others were injured. Over 2004 in property was buried, and the Moomieid hotel and much of the block were destroyed.
A drunken altercation outside a Greene street stand ended with John Donnelly collapsing after a blow. He died at a hospital from head trauma while a companion was also intoxicated. Separate item notes a famous Kentucky horse, Nopeul, sold to J C Lanseman of Lima.
Destructive hurricane devastation reported in thin district with whole villages ruined and enormous damage to shipping. Names Waters Archie Williams Sr Jim Sie Neal Major dK Mudeos and Major Inman set to tell stories with Wm Shaver Henry Beermann furnishing music at a Hindereerten Pazut party Tuesday evening February 1 at Libra ey ball.
At the British Embassy on Connecticut Avenue last night Ambassador and Sandy Pauncefote entertained about 200 guests. A milady wore white and pink satin with a diamond tiara, creating a besilient scene as the event unfolded in Washington.
Pittsburg, Jan. 28. Martha Overman a San Francisco church worker reacts to Dr Brown confession before the Hay conference saying she is glad for his own soul that he has confessed. She notes she had wondered how long he could endure without breakdown.
Havana reports on January 2 percent Lt Colonel Benedicto leading the Spanish Relax battalion in a surprise raid near Tapaste within the province, targeting the insurgent Brizadler camp and causing disturbance.
At a high profile social event, guests in pink frock coats and white gowns attended a reception and cotillion. The British ambassador and Lady Pauncefot hosted in a luxe second drawing room with English furnishings. An orchestra played as a lavish dining room table bore pink and white carnations and historic silver plate. The affair drew Cabinet members and diplomatic corps, with notable guests, including Vice President and Mrs Hobart, amid general revelry.
President Dole left his room to attend Hoyt's Stranger In New York at Lafayette Square theater. The entire party sat in boxes as Col Summer at Fort Meyer arranged a special consack drill in the riling bell. President Colefax accepted Gridiron clubs dinner invite for Saturday evening.
Mrs Mine lle Cushman a Fort Shaw teacher secretly married Carrott Wilts a Piegan Indian after a failed Montana license bid. The bride, 25, is daughter of United States Army chaplain C. C. Bateman. Authorities say misrepresentation led to a license and the ceremony occurred at a nearby ranch with a justice of the peace. The report mentions a separate British Cabinet meeting in London.
In Madrid on January 28 the public prosecutor seeks a two month imprisonment for Lieutenant General Weyler. The report notes polite diplomatic tones in U S statements about the Maine matter and the Spanish response. A first class cruiser will go to America replacing Vizcaya while Cadiz fleet concentration proceeds. An overseas liner will be chartered to supply coal to the ships.
The president departs New York for the capital on a special train. Reports indicate the journey includes a stop in Jersey as part of the itinerary.
A New York Herald dispatch from Port au Prince Haiti reports rumors that the United States minister to Haiti, William F. Powell, has been recalled at Germany's request over his alleged involvement with the Tudor incident, which prompted German warships to Haiti. The German colony celebrated Wilhelm II's birthday with a banquet aboard the Geier as foreign ships decorated the harbor.
New York January reports Hallie Erminie Rives, cousin of Princess Trebetzkol and former Amelie Rives Chanler, is a patient at a Brooklyn sanitarium. Troubled by hostile criticism of Smoking Plax and exhausted by work on a new Southern problems volume, she was moved from the Waldorf yesterday for treatment and rest.
A stage giraffe brought to Crawford theater caused hysteria among the Town Topics cast last night. Miss Bessie Phillips fainted, others rushed to dressing rooms, and owner W S Keller hurriedly assembled the animal before the performance. The prop costs 150 dollars and features moving eyes ears and tongue.
Kansas county treasurers and elects convene at the court house to systematize office work. Attending are S H Conkricht Cowley CH Patterson Dickinson W A Mailison Dick inson Samuel B Moore Douglas A L Coe Dougman J B Tilair Montgomery G W Seaver Miami F M Stahl Shawnee H M Philips Shawnee C W Oldridge Franklin Henry H Eberhardt Saline Charles F McAdame Saline RT Stannerl Republic J M Eep Whamsee C A Phillips G W Kabler Kingman W Wallace Shawnee G B Resnelds Lincoln F M Nelson Geage W C Gould Pratt M J Liogd Sedwick C N Lawrence Pawner J G Dennett Wichita J W Garrison Anderson J W Shields Anderson J F R Livingstob Marshall.
A severe cold snap grips the Northeast with record lows. Hanover New Hampshire reports 24 degrees below zero. Bangor Maine records as low as 18 below. Matunuck Rhode Island notes 25 degrees below zero as the coldest day of the year in the region.
The Senate convened at 10 am with routine business waived to debate the Teller resolution. Mr. Stewart of Nevada attacked the president’s gold standard stance, urging that money be defined beyond gold, while Mr. Cannon pressed silver parity and attacked Clevelandian deflated dollar rhetoric.
January wheat climbed to 1.10 a bushel, a cent above December highs, with May futures about 88 1/2 cents. Antwerp market bids and Lester broker interest pushed prices higher, while January settled near 1.08 and May around 87 to 87 1/2 cents amid some reaction after the rally.
A bank robbery attempt on Union Trust president Madill led to public release of a handwritten ransom letter. The writer, claiming two co-conspirators would pay $10,000 for Madill’s death, pled for $5,008 to spare his life and warned of execution if money was not delivered. The suspect, unnamed, mirrored a Denver bank case from 1889. A warrant was issued today.
A garbled report from St Louis on January 21 describes a plan to liberate twelve prisoners. Eleven accomplices remain in custody after a rushed burglary case. The text mentions a trial and a broken bullpen bar, with a damaged outer wing suspect evidence.
A chaotic dispatch from Sharighet reports German workers murdered by Chinese mobs in Hino Chou Bay and nearby areas. The incident, tied to German-Chinese tensions, notes decapitation and widespread killings among natives. Authorities in London note rising anger and potential further German demands.
Eastern waters update reports Britain urging China to guarantee protection against possible conflict as Russia shows evasive stance while Great Britain and Russia weigh identical assurances. The dispatches note Japan and Shanghai tensions and China’s fragile diplomacy amid the ongoing Shanghai and Nanking developments.
London Jan 1 Russian fleet at Port Arthur is helpless for want of coal. Dispatch from Shanghai says steamship supply lines are blocked and Japanese forces that contracted to supply coal have defaulted. The situation leaves vessels immobile and unable to furnish heat or power at the besieged port.
The Herald reports an active squadron will depart Carla, with a fleet including four torpedo boats and five torpedo destroyers assigned to guard the coast of Cuba, enhancing coastal defense and patrol capacity.
Wichita committee from the Commercial Club organized to collect relief for Cuban sufferers. Members A. Jobe, C. Ashton, G. Cohn, Piren, and A. G. Toler chaired the drive, raising funds and materials including 2,000 pounds of flour. Citizens responded warmly, with anticipated Wichita support reaching 6,000 pounds and possible seven to eight carloads of shrub banners for the Seventh district.
The Tribune reports coal operators will raise coal prices by 35 cents a ton and allocate 40 percent to miners. Details follow on the pending wage and price adjustment amid labor disputes. A Wellington death by suicide is recorded as Frank Lebkins, a relative of L. Taster, died jumping into a crater amid ill health. The report notes the incident occurred while despondent. Weather outlook remains cloudy with variable wind.
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