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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1898

Page

6

Major Perry Belmont Nominees for Senate Nominations

The president announced nominations to the senate across branches. Names include Perry Belmont of New York for inspector general with major rank, Edmund Sawtelle, Berend Tieu Leiant, and others for captain, lieutenant, and major roles in volunteers and regulars. Transfers list changes among regiments and engineer units.

Washington Senate War Perry Belmont New York Bakinters— Tarene Pirot Edmund Sawtele First John W. Iventel, Jr Ee Virginie Hebert G Weiss Missouri Orst Peenenes A. W. Shockley Sean T. Thompson Bitkem Nagtenane Steond Weutensats Ham— Otoen Volumteer Evycinfers Senoud Regiment

J J Blahe Dead Comedian Dies From Bathing Injuries

New York July 6 John J Burke comedian died last night in Belle- Fue hospital from injuries received while giving in the Geema at Sea Clift. He struck his head on a sharp stone after a ratt. He was rescued by a young Burke. he was well known in the south and west as stage man and proprietor Joe William Simms San Antonio. Tex Burts was a member of the Reillyamt Woods organization and was in the exmtVraranra of Major Henderson Al dr and A Bate.

New York John J. Burke Belle- Fue Sea Clift Yung Burke Joe William Simms San Tonio Tex Burts Reillyamt Woods Major Henderson Aldr A Bate

Brough Riders Loss Reported From Cuba Landing

Report details that of 568 Rough Riders who landed in Cuba only 253 remain fit for service. many killed or wounded. Names include John Waller and others. transfers to the Cherokee steamer planned. Cable operators at Santiego suspend work due to fighting. Cuba contact disrupted. Patient items promote Buckeye Mile Ointment and Castarets Candy Cathartic as remedies.

Brough Riders Cuba Siboney Piaye del Este St. Nicolas Hayti Enue John Waller John D Miley Lickt H. K Devereaux Sergi Trasil Ricketts Rough Riders Geo W. Stansfield Kangas Avenue Miller's Pharmacy Sizth Topeka Avenue

Death of Captain Parnance at Santiago in Cuban War notes

News from Fort Leavenworth reports Captain James Parnance Thirteenth Infantry killed at the front near Santiago. A popular officer and regimental adjutant, he leaves a widow and child. Other telegrams correct misreports of wounded Lieut Carret and note Alfred Mills burned in Cuba but likely to recover. Mrs Grisard and Mrs Myer receive updates on their husbands.

Leavenworthn Xen Fort Leuenworth Jaimes Parnance Thirteenth Infantry Santiago Parnance Fornance Pennsylvania West Point Tasa New Orleans Henry Carrelt Lawrence Bicut Alfred L. Mills Cuba Rix Matie Cel i Orin B. Myer Gen Myer McKidey Serius

Review of Seventh army corps parade under General Lee

General Lee and Arnold reviewed the Seventh Army corps in Jacksonville Florida as rain hampered the event. Second Militia posted with 12 000 men in line while the Second Cavalry received hearty cheers. Wisconsin and Iowa troops showed vigor and well ordered marches attracting applause from umbrellas in the crowd.

Jacksonville Fia Seventh Army Corps Geng Lee Arnold Tillneis Towa Wisconsin Gen. Lee Torrey Road Second Cavalry

Madrid cabinet keeps war footing as Cuba remains focus

The cabinet council after a short session decided not to seek peace but to continue the war while a single soldier stays in Cuba. There is no news of bombardment at Santiago and officials have cabled Heri and Blanco for details of the salvage.

Madrid Cuba Antiago Bantiago Heri, Blanco

Vote on Hawaii Annexation Anticipated This Week

Washington reports a forthcoming vote on Hawaiian annexation with a decision expected within about 43 hours. The process reflects an understanding but no final agreement has been reached yet.

Washington

Rock Island Washout Delays Trains Across Western Kansas

Heavy rain from the Rock Island region caused washouts and track damage from Pittsburg Kansas to Limon, crippling Rock Island service. Norton area saw burst culverts and wrecked stretches of equipment. All trains from Corwith over Rock Island were delayed. rainfall was reported statewide with lines of Santa Fe and other lines also receiving rain.

Pittelurg Kaa Limon Coil Oat Norton Bas Rock Island Santa Pe Arid Hook

Congress to Oust as Senate Adopts Adjourning View

Washington July reports Senator Allison expressed the option that Congress would adjourn before the close of the Dement week. The note signals planned legislative wrap up and potential early close of session.

Washington Allison Congress

Professor Walter on Board and Misc Notices

Fragmentary items list Professor Walter joining the University of Michigan as language and literature professor. Mentions P Ketcham of Pike City California and a caustic line about a tutor. references to relief and others. Also notes sale by druggists and summer tourist rates to Colorado via Santa Fe Route at $26.00.

Walter Ann Attor Mich J Walter Hourgogne Prat University of Michigan P_ Ketcham Pike City Cal Drotiier All Gruggista Colorado Santa Fe

Pando Wounded in Battle as Cubans Hold and Retreat

Kingston dispatch reports Gen. Pando wounded in arm at Los Palmas while commanding 7,400 troops. Cubans under Gen. Garcia block advance toward Santiago, but Pando’s forces enter the city. Pando and troops aboard Reina Mercedes hospital ship at Santiago harbor. Also notes 7,000 Spanish troops and refugees aboard British warship Pal tas and Austrian Maria Teresa.

New York Herald Kingston Jamaica Pando Santiago Paltas Maria Teresa Los Palmas Garcia Fnally Salon Bei Reina Mercedes Harber al- Thoueh

Refugees Reach Jamaica After Santiago Evacuation

Kingston reports thousands of refugees arriving, many in rags, seeking escape from Santiago. British and Austrian consulates note desperate crowds and paid offers for safe removal. Reports detail wounded and improvised hospitals, naval movements, and shifting command as the city pondered surrender.

Kingston Santiago Jamaica Mlarm Raieden Minn Blameden Br. Ramsden

Despair and resolve mark Spanish crisis as ships exchange fire

Reports from Cuba and Kingston describe mounting Spanish resolve under Gen Linares, shafters talks with Lingres, and fear of bombardment. Admiral Cervera’s defeat shocks Spain while some soldiers fear surrender, yet others cite claims Americans respect women and aid prisoners. Armistice terms falter as tensions rise.

Spain Associated Press Santisgs de Cuba Kingston Jamaica Santiago Shafter Lingres Cervera Rumsgen Geox Pande Linares Gadson Slboney

Death toll mounts as U S forces suffer heavy losses near Santiago

Reports from Kingston relay that about 50 American soldiers have died and roughly 150 were killed or wounded in two days of fighting near Santiago. Surgeons estimate about 1,700 American casualties, with many wounded but not fatally. Regiments hit hardest include Seventy-first New York, Thirteenth and Sixth Infantry, Seventh and Sixteenth Infantry, with officers and noncommissioned officers among the dead and wounded.

Associated Press Santiago Kingston Seventy-first New York Sixth Infantry New York

Camara Movement and Coal Transfers Reported

Satellite dispatches describe Camara securing additional coal from the San Augustin and a naval transfer to Spanien feet. Reports note 2,000 piles and movement of ships from Buenos Aires, with ships entering exast yesterday and a Meiapatch from Buen Cape. Washington announces postmaster appointments including Benjamin, A. Alisoe, James Frey, and Baternrise.

New York Port Said Says Ithe

Nord Amerikanister tribund opens eighteenth session in San Francisco

The Nord Amerikanister tribund began its eighteenth biennial session in the San Francisco Turnverein hall with elaborate decorations. Delegates from many states attend as talks consider abolishing the current constitution and admitting women as members. The convention may also reduce normal school study to one year. President Henry Braun of St. Louis opened proceedings, with Wartmann and Courtin shortlisted for temporary chair and secretary. Allied committees were announced and delegates prepare to travel to San Jose for the state turnfest.

San Francisco San Prencisco Turnverein Nord Amerikanister Tribund Ow York Henry Braun St. Louis Courtin San Jose William Wartmann Pitta~ Lure Wartmann H. L. Hartlich Chalridn J. E Cremer E.G. Roener Chicago Chi Luke Kristermann Whongin Mer Arth E. Schafer Rock Mount C. Ayre Philadelphia

Clever Patent Medicine Ad Promises Cough Cure

An 19th century style medical advert claims Redtric Gilters cure for malaria nervous troubles and a blood purifier for nerves. It promotes Electric Fellers and Chamberism’s Cough Remedy with testimonials from Mrs. Mary A. Beard and offers free samples and pills by H. L Buckien & Co. in Chicago with local druggists Swift & Holliday carrying the products.

Evers Bettie Swift & Halliday Chamberism Mary A. Beard Clareford Ark Buckien & Co Chicaza Pr. Kine New Life Switt & Holliday

Controversy Over Handling Spanish Prisoners In U S War

Washington July reports discuss disposal of Spanish prisoners captured by U S forces. Secretary Alger voices conclusions on transfers, noting naval prisoners cannot remain on ships and must be moved to transports abroad. Army custody debated, with questions about bringing prisoners to Washington for handling.

Washington United States Thear Department Pader Discuesson Alger Sampson Shatter Alrundy Washinton Ehase Wlynare

Grain-O a Nourishing Drink for Children and Adults

Advertises Grain-O as a coffee substitute claiming it tastes like coffee when prepared, aids digestion and strengthens nerves. Marketed as a healthy stimulant, suitable for both adults and children, available from grocers nationwide at a low cost.

Market Report Confused Trade Amid Mixed Wheat and Cattle News

A chaotic market summary reports uncertain wheat demand and weather clues from Livestock market notes. It cites drought impact in Ruporia, positive signals for certain crops, tax changes affecting trade, and mixed cattle and hog receipts in Kansas City with variable prices and futures.

Kansas City Atwk Market Merdy Texas Seitcatuniets Cates Buliz

Market Notes and Prices From New York and Chicago

A weeded OCR fragment outlines money market terms in New York, including on call funds and silver certificates, plus wheat and corn futures. It mentions Wheat futures, market quotes from Chicago and Liverpool, and notes on demand and supply factors affecting prices with sporadic references to bonds, stocks, and general market activity.

New York Newe York Nha Chicago Joss Aiuet Et Shoti Orl Aeeerpete Liverpool Ceiticaein Parkers Whyat Tuk Hugher York Teverabie Milton Ek Mary Beaty Akiatoma Smee Talkinds Fm Evanine Beatie St. Paul Senate Cisco Sterlile Ameri Byahet Lomatinen Raitver Pofe

Local help wanted notices fragment

Fragmentary classified column lists several employment ads including a lady cashier, laborers, a dishwasher, a girl for general housework at No 106, and various chores and tasks. The garbled text shows city Topeka and references to domestic help and chores with unclear employers.

AGF Vatt AL C Cire Journal Kunaasayy North Topeka America Wan Ayn Bleyite Don Yan Chan

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