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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1898

Page

8

Chicago Typographical Strike Ends After Pact Restored

After a four day typographical union strike in Chicago, publishers and workers reached a compromise. The union would return to work on the old terms with arbitration, while rejecting most wage demands except for a potential small increase and overtime pay. The decision to stand by contracts ended the work stoppage and restored newspaper production.

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Firecracker Blast Causes Eye Injury At Peabody Hotel

July Fourth celebration ended in disaster when a giant firecracker exploded near Butchinson, injuring a man in Midland hotel area. W Biatarr of Peabody, once speaker at a local event, lost an eye while others suffered arm injuries as rockets and sticks caused serious wounds. The incident prompted medical attention and concerns over firework safety.

Butchinson W. Biatarr Thing Bir Arm & Rocket

Colonel Fitch Writes Regiment Becomes Proficient

A Wichita dispatch dated July 6 reports Col Fitch’s notes that the regiment is already very proficient. The message mentions health and surroundings concerns and notes no definite orders to move yet, with expectations for near-term instructions. The report emphasizes progress and awaiting guidance from authorities.

Wichita Fiteh Rimealf

Santa Fe Travel Offer for Summer Tourists

June notice announces tickets to Purbio Celerate Springs and Dan Yer with a return price of 24 dollars and a round trip rate of 2400. W Garvey listed as agent. service advertised to arrange laundering work on order without charge.

Colorado Santa Fe Purbio Celerate Springs Dan- Yer W. Garvey

Joint Closing Order Shuts Several City Joints

City Marshal Strauss issued a closing order directing assistant marshal Owen to halt operations at joints believed to be under mayoral influence. Most sites complied after warnings delivered in businesslike fashion. one refused entry, while authorities vow continued scrutiny and enforcement under city nuisance ordinances. Officers warned both public houses and associated workplaces to cease activities.

TA. Strauss Mirror Fellows J. Owen Owen Mayor- Esch Ngaoron

United States Ambassador White Speech Praised Abroad

Berlin reports on Andres D. White's Fourth of July address at the Lelpale banquet. Frankfort Zeitung prints it verbatim and favorable notes emerge while other papers omit critical portions. The Lokal Angelger criticizes lack of reasons for Germany not visiting America before the war. The foreign office sent Emperor William a copy with leading papers’ comments.

Berlin United States Germany Andres D. White Lelpale Frankfort Zeitung White Tareblatt Lokal Angelger America Wiliam

Collins Estate Probate Report Details Broad Property List

The Collins estate report, filed with Probate Judge S. Colman, lists cash in bank 627.77 and a near complete defrayal of Collins lodge expenses. Real estate includes twenty acres in Pottawatomie county, several city lots in Van Buren and West Tenth, a mortgage of 2500, additional parcels on Quincy and Fort Scott, and mortgage debts totaling around 1500. Helen Collins Grace Collings and John H. Collins renounced claims in favor of administrator D. W. Netix. The sheriff may soon sell Guiney Street property to satisfy the 1500 mortgage.

Daniels J. E Torringta S. Colman Collins Pottawatomie County West Street van Buren Street Collings West Tenth Street J. Fritz Quincy Street Mortenee Fort Scott Helen Collins Grace Collings John H. Collins D. W. Netix J. 8

Pelayo Breaks Down At Sea Near Ismassia July 6

The Spanish battleship Pelayo is out of order and halted since early morning. Its location is given as Ismassia near the Suez and Sweetwater canals, with Dayot and Take Tymath mentioned along the canal route. The text identifies the Suez Canal Company as a headquarters reference, with Cairo noted in the vicinity.

Ismassia, Heyat Pelayo Temaelizta Dayot Tymath Mediterranean Sea Dar Canal Ts Suess Cairo

Tragic Train Accident Near Mulvane Involves Belle Plaine Man

A Belle Plaine man named Joe was struck and dragged by a Santa Fe train near Mulvane as he tried to reach a hat and recover his belongings. He reportedly misjudged the speed, jumped, and was pulled under the wheels. bystanders attempted aid but he was fatally injured.

Wellington Joe Are Belle Plaine Santa Fe Mulvane Helle Talon Comanions Purcell Wichita Santa Fe Plus Tulle Stutwane Ite

Drunken Murderer At Humboldt Depot

Joseph Bell, a heavily intoxicated man, fired a revolver at Humboldt during Fourth of July celebrations at the Santa Fe depot. He wounded Byron Onehman and fled, but was captured near Neutesha after a chase. Onehman lingered unconscious and died soon after. Bell faced pursuit by a prominent Humboldt merchant’s associates.

Humboldt Joseph Hell Byron Onehman Santa Fe Chieed Cushman Chenute Joseph Bell Custman Red Fle Bell Chau Ton Neutesha

Honors for Schley and crew over destruction of Spanish fleet

Senator Pettigrew introduced a resolution thanking Commodore Schley and his men for gallant conduct in destroying the Spanish fleet at Santiago. Pettigrew said the measure aims to rectify the belief that Sampson acted alone. The resolution was referred to the naval affairs committee.

Washington Senator Pettifrew Ban Congress Commodore Schley Santiunga Pettigrew Sampson

Marriage Mania: Young Man Held on Insanity Charge

A 20-year-old man described as short and stout with blue eyes and a brown complexion, loudly proclaims a desire to marry. He has no money or employment and says his father locked up the man he chose to marry him. He claims to be deranged but insists the motive is love and vows to go to Leavenworth to wed. He was taken to the county jail for insanity evaluation after being detained at a police station.

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Alfonso XII Captured After Blockade Run

West July 6 reports say the Spanish warship Alfonso XII attempted to run the blockade from Havana and was captured by an American cruiser. Two more ships are reported sent from Santiago with seriously wounded aboard. Chester Pennsylvania July 6 a fire at Bear Creek oil point destroyed all tanks and halted operations. losses totaled about 70 dollars in oil and gear remnants.

Hey West Alfonso XL Havahe Eantiago Standard Chester Bear Creek

Special Low Rate Excursion to Bufti In and Saramon

Special low rate excursion to Bufti In and Saramon advertised by Vinhe Leke Shore and Michigan Southern Ry offers a cheap trip. Early information lists Humphrey, TP A, ness City, CK Wilber, AG P, A Chiedsu, A.J. Smith G as organizers. Cleve coat and comfortable anti caron Santa Fe route via electric fans provides throug sleepers to Washington, with plans via Santa Fe and lines.

Vinhe Leke Shore Michigan Southern Ry Humphrey TP A Ness City CK. Wilber AG P. A. Chiedsu A.J. Smith G. Plas

Rewards A Chum President McKinley Appoints Huxene Comm Paymaster

President McKinley has rare personal appointments in the army since the Spanish War began selecting Huxene Comm as paymaster. Coffin, longtime Willard's hotel clerk and famed for musical head inscriptions, befriended McKinley in 1861 while serving with the Twenty third Ohio regiment. Coffin’s prankster humor involved bedding and music coordinated to amuse guests. Coffin, a notable xylophone performer, is noted to be dropped from Willard's until Coffin no longer under Dans.

Washington MocKinley Spain Huxene Comm Coffin Twenty-third Ohio Regiment Tincoln Rosecrans Hayes Javilee Stanley Matthews Bob" Kennedy McKins Willand Lohengrin Halle Marie Phila Dyiphile Drumimar Tony Pastor Comin Willard’s Nemniar Cobele Dans

Merchants and express firms settle tax dispute plan

New York July 6 Merchants Association and local express companies agreed on a plan to resolve who pays the one cent tax on express receipts. Companies initially sought to tax consignors, merchants protested, and a course to pay under protest was chosen while seeking a test law. A fourth conference led to an amicable decision to defer litigation and await a U S court ruling to set a nationwide standard guiding smaller cases.

New York Merchants’ Association Boards of Trade A Express Companies United States Dourt

Plucky 17-Year-Old Rescues Actor From Sea

New York July 4 Miss Alice Goodwin seventeen rescues actor Ina ward Burke from drowning at sea. Burke twenty eight stayed at Sea Cliff during city engagement. He dived, struck head, concussed, brought ashore with help and rushed to Bellevue Hospital.

New York Alice Goodwin Inaward Burke Burke Sea Clit Besssid Hurke Ake Lisa Goodwin Shadow Water Burk Wat Manhattan Bellevue

Sunts Pe Suburbs Report Fuel Controversy in New Mexico

Reports claim a sensational tale about Native African population history stirred a reaction in Sunts Pe New Mexico. The outburst stemmed from circulating rumors of recruitment to infantry from Santa Fe, amid demonstrations and a parish priest waving a Spanish flag to deter enlistment. Vicar General Pourchexy investigated and found theReports debunked. Santa Fe Route dining cars reportedly have electric fans.

Sunts Pe Sante Cris

Remarkable case of mercury cure at Yukon camp

St Joseph Missouri reports a man known as Abe Boyle, treated for severe dementia in a Yukon mining camp. Doctors led him to Turkish baths and mercury dosing, which flushed out “foul gold” from his skin and body. Assay of effluent suggested $270 value of mercury carried from Boyle. He regained physical health though mind remained unsettled, later sent to St Joseph for further care.

St. Joseph Woodsen State Lunatic Asylum Abe” Boyle Alaska Circle City Dawson City Kiondike Die Cers Yukon Doyle Howdus States Lander Wyoming Saratoga Wyo Larkine William H. Harris Boyle Swantinage Keystone Anya No Woodson Yelleven

Denver Divorce Decree Grants Restraining Order in Dohme Case

Dohme and Le Fevre in Dohme divorce case obtain order barring John G. Dohme from confronting Mabel Kelsey Dohme Dohme in public. Previous filings allege cruelty and non support with amended complaint accusing loud confrontations on the street and requests for ongoing speech restraint.

Denver Juney le Fevre Dohme John G. Dohme Tulbine Mabel Kelsey Dohme

Plans Underway for October Conclave in Pittsburg

Kalchis Templar commanderies map events for the forthcoming Conclave in Pittsburg during October. Women organize street parade entertainment with Mrs William F Aull elected chairman. Nearly 100 attendees at Ascalon Commandery meeting at Misonte hall with plans for future events.

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