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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1898

Page

4

The Sailors Speak of War and Politics Across Headlines

The article covers naval warfare reactions to Santiago and family of political shifts. It notes American strategies, weather service funding, and shifts in New York Democratic alignment, with mentions of Delaware’s reform rollback and local lawyers in Atchison.

Wilson Weather Bureau Park Morrill Washington Bureau Santiago Tlands Caribbean Genr Windward Islands Texas

Tagile and Foster Sealed Long Civil Service Run

The passage notes Tagile held many minor posts and served as United States Senator for eighteen years while Foster has been United States Judge since early memory. Their joint official tenure spans a century and a half, hinting at a combined legacy in public service.

St. Joseph Quo W. Glick A. HL Hortom John J. Ingalls Atchienn Glick Horton Atchaan Thealis Foster Berton Ullea Tagile United States United Statea Min Runneth

Prolix Globe Gossip and Proverb Littered Atchison Column

A miscellaneous Atchison page mixes social musings with local chatter and brief national notes. It lampoons sharp tongues, cites marital suspicions in summer moves, and quotes Chicago proverbs while naming a string of figures from actors to politicians and sports events.

Sinking of excursion steamer and Hampton Beach tornado

A two mile voyage from Salem Willows ends in disaster as the small steamer Surf City capsizes during a sudden squall near Beverly Head. About 60 passengers were aboard with at least six corpses recovered by nightfall. many rescued or injured, with several in critical condition. Separate reports describe a July Hampton Beach tornado that devastated cottages and hotels, killed and injured dozens, and damaged the skating rink, with multiple named victims including Mora and Miss Prescott.

Beverly Mass Surf City Salem Willows Salem Beverly Shores Catherine D. Webber Grace Snell Arthur Snell John Kenny Erly Bertha Lovett North Beverly Hazel Hersey Emerson Nvers Oto Cacis Beverly Head Hampton N. H Hampton Beach Othare Whittier Skatimr Leavilles Frank Madd Walter Gertrude WH Parker Kensington Mudd Alfred Beatt John Landed Wiclikam x Barker Mora New York

Cripple Creek Camp Reports Record Gold Output

Cripple Creek gold camp shows rising production for the first half of the year. For six months ending July 1, output reached 7,299,000 dollars with June totaling 1,200,000 dollars, the best monthly showing in camp history. Mines hold richer ore bodies in reserve as output expands.

Colorado Springs Cripple Creek

New National Air Sparks Crowd Uproar at Garfield Park

Marshall's band played New National Air “A Hot Time” to a throng of 5 000 to 6 000 at Garfield Park. Explosives, fireworks, and gunfire erupted as the crowd cheered and a warlike revelry followed. A balloon ascent and fireworks finale capped the day.

Garfield Park Marshall Soldier Creek Tts Conteht J. B. Marshall Cuba U. S Dee San~ Jauro Commodore Dewey

Auditorium meeting to review Stan ton remodeled plans

Tomorrow evening the Topeka Auditorium association will meet at the Commercial club rooms to receive architect Stanton s remodeled plans for the auditorium at a reduced cost. Directors listed include Wilder Cros by Brigham Anderson Warner Dransfield Wood Miller Stephenson Nettela Davis Kuehne Howe Holman Hanley Hannes Greenwald Baird Neiswanger Adams Friard Menninger Boilers.

Topeka Auditorium Association Stanton Auditorum Topeke Auditorium Association Messrs Edward Wilder EB. H. Crosby RS. Brigham T. J. Anderson

Thrown Down Stairs In Fort Scott Quarrel

Two women in Fort Scott argued over a trivial matter near Flint street below the post office and staged a Santiago reenactment. The dispute turned physical with blows, one woman throwing the other down stairs. The altercation ended before police arrived as spectators looked on.

Fort Scott Garfield Bulding Flint Street Post Office Santiago

Pistol Pocket Accident Injures Hayden King

Hayden King and other boys fired a toy cannon when a powder charge ignited in his hip pocket. He was enveloped in a flame cloud, his lip burned and the left side severely burned. A physician attended. burns were painful but not expected to be serious.

Hutchinson Huayden King Hayden

Topeka Victorious Over Schmelzers In Two Games

Topeka defeated the Schmelzers in both morning and afternoon exhibitions. The morning game featured a Topeka win assisted by a late error, while the afternoon contest showed Topeka dominance with strong pitching and speed. The Atherton team was noted as upcoming, and Washburn College suffered a defeat in Scranton.

Topeka Kansas City Manck Schmelzers Atehinon Wentny Nog Chars Doni St Jhee Elemane Topeks Washburn College Scranton Visveraay Denare Matte Nour

Kansas News Wife of W P Dillard chairs railroad board

The note identifies the wife of W P Dillard as chair woman of the Kansas Railroad Commissioners, highlighting a familial connection to the regulatory body.

Mutiny Escape and Two Mile Swim by Newton Man

Fort Scott July 5 Mia Julia J. Dillard wife of ex Senator W P B Dillard chair man of the board of small road commissioners died yesterday after a five weeks illness with typhoid pneumonia. Nine weeks ago Mr Dillard and his wife visited their old home in Virginia, remaining four weeks. They had a pleasant trip in the mountains with relatives and returned highly elated over their visit.

Fort Scott Mia Julia J. Dillard W. PB. Dillard Board of Small Road Commissioners Dillard Virginia Billard

Another Mill in Prospect Co Operative Milling Under Way

Enterprise July 5 A proposed co operative milling scheme led by John Johnk aims to fund a new flouring mill north of the river, likely on the Wagner place. The 200 barrel steam mill would be stock funded by farmers and business men with Johnk possibly in charge and John Briedenthal approving the plan.

Enterprise John Johnk Hoffan & Son Wagner Place Johnic Johnk John Briedenthal

Vicar General News Sparks Leavenworth Rumor Mill

Speculation swirls in Leavenworth over the impending appointment of a new vicar general. Father Dalton denies being the choice, Father Kinsella refuses, and Father Cunningham prepares for his likely September consecration to be conducted by Bishop Fink at the cathedral.

Father Cunningham Leavenworth Father Dalton Kansas City Father Kinsella Fink

City settles wrongful death claim over East Washington blast

The city pays Mrs Minnie Becker widow of the man killed on East Washington avenue a $200 settlement. Officials say avoiding court avoided larger costs and a lawsuit. The fatal blast occurred in excavations where city workers fired the blast.

Minnie Becker Becker East Washington Avenue Hecker

Newton Mutiny Escape Braved by Seaborne Jumped Overboard and Recaptured

Newton man McFadden and three companions leapt two miles to shore from a mutinous merchantman near Honolulu. Two were recaptured. one remained hidden six days in canebrakes, later resuming work at a plantation while another survived shark-filled seas to land ashore. Nearby reports record Wabunsee and Pottawatomie counties forming a joint Log Rolling association with officers elected and a first annual event planned. Also two tramps failed to cross the Atchison toll bridge citing five-cent fare, then returned seeking passage.

Newton Ste Horan Ed McPadden Honolulu Hewall San Melo McFadden Midfuiden Deaseh Mcradden Wamexo Wabauese Pottawatomie Louisville E. J. Fischer Wamego Pottawatomie County W. H. True St. Marys Wabaunsee County J. H. Stewart Wabaurzer A. L. Bell Gt. Maeet Sem Huey Eesine Uneee County Log Rolling Association Atchison Missouri Cy Smith Smith

Accident at La Cygne and appendicitis operation

La Cygne July 5 Billy Wheaton son of John Royster was kicked by a runaway horse injuring his leg. Dr Ver dier and Dr Downs reduced the fracture but the operation later performed on Ward Simonton in Louisville failed.

la Cygne Billy Wheaton John Royster Breskign Verdier Dr. Downs

Beer Boycott in Chicago by Federation of Labor

The Federation of Labor votes to boycott beer from the Chicago and Milwaukee Brewers Association starting July 5. A dispute over employing foreign engineers led to the action, with unions sending a committee to negotiate but the brewers refusing to meet demands. The federation aims to enforce Sunday saloon closing laws with W. Co. T. LU. cooperation.

Chicago Federation of Labor Brewersr Association Chicago Federation of Labor Chicago and Milwaukee Brewers’ Association Othe Central Labor Unions Lstter W. Co. T. LU

Bad Choir Boys Charged in Church Theft Case

New York July report states two Christ Episcopal choir boys James Lucas and John Lister were arrested on charges of stealing money from the church collection. The case involves the parish box and a bag found in a rear room. vestry conducted a Sunday night questioning and decided on arrest.

New York Christ Episconal Church Bitzalethy James Lucas John Lister Hester Oberney

Unclear OCR Narrative Traces Police Pursuit and Interrogation

Fragmentary report describes Detective Decker追追追 following suspects from a city location toward a waterfront, with chaotic dialogue about detainment. Text shows garbled names and places, mentions Chief of Pallé Fenay and Enola Buby, and references a lumber yard and checks.

President Receives Secret Front Letter From Friend

A personal message from a friend at the front reaches Mr Streiney through Gen. Shat- Tee. The note says the sender is on favorable terms with the commander and willing to relay the president’s view that Stell has conveyed courage and a toll to the president. The president has discussed the message with several friends and plans to share more by mail.

Washington Streiney Shat- Tee Arsine Hue Jawal Lng

Triple Celebration As Daughters Marry on Pareste Silver Anniversary

In New York on July 6 a family from College Point Queensborough marked a double wedding and the silver anniversary of Mr and Mrs Mount. Charles Mount age 3? married Mise Stagdui at St Pauls chapel with Rev Willn E Barnes officiating. Mise Matte Blount, groom’s sister, and Louie Huser of Manhattan were united in the Genpel Missies on Fourth Avenue. A reception at the Mount Kallence followed, celebrating the couple and the family milestone.

New York Chris Mount Seoqid Street College Point Queensborough Chas. Mount Mise Stagdui Bt Paul's Chapel Willnw Barnes Mise Matte Blount Louie Huser Manhattan Fourth Avenue Mount Kallence Mr and Mount

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