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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1898

Page

8

Howe Sues Kansas Trust and Manley for 30000

Atchison Kansas July 12 E W Howe sues the Kansas Trust and paccine company a Gefupet organization and J M Manley former vice president and general manager for 30000 and has attached Manley property to secure the claim The suit grows from the Kansas Trust and Banking company failure in 19a and from investments in debenture bonds The bonds notes and mortgages held as security were allegedly replaced with worthless paper The case follows a banana supreme court decision last week invalidating a personal lien from F M Mantey for 73000 in favor of the estate of George a . was an heir and owner Leone Seventh of the Manley estate The attorney B P fixeener expects to pursue the claim

Atchison, Kan E. W. Howe Kansas Trust and Paccine Company Gefupet J. M. Manley Eme Dent Atterbet Manley Kansas Trust and Banking Com Banana Supreme Court Raness Trust and Manking Company F. M. Mantey George A M. Santer Leone B. BP. Fixeener Howe

Corner stone ceremony set for Miami county vault dedication

Paola Kansas July 12 preparations underway for a grand public demonstration marking the laying of Miami county's 40000 dollar stone. Masonic officials will lead ceremonies July 27 with United States Supreme Court Justice David Shaver as principal speaker and other dignitaries from abroad. The event promises pomp and rejoicing amid a long threatened court house site dispute and notes the new building will be of stone and brick with the court house moving to a new location cleaners and sheriffs report rough conditions due to rains.

Paola Kan Miami County David Shaver United States Supreme Court Althineh Milam! Ins Yenm Bret Hercuante Sherif

Hearse Runaway Scatters Coffins on Dearborn Avenue

A county hearse hitched to a new horse bolted from the Criminal Court building area. Three empty coffins were left behind as the frightened horse dragged the hearse north along Dearborn Avenue between Michigan and Thwale Streets. Crowd on the avenue faced narrow escapes from the runaway.

Dearborn Avenue Criminal Court Michigan Thwale Streets

Coal price cuts loom as Lackawanna eyes western ports

New York July 32 President Sum wi Bloan and Vice President Holden of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad faced questions on cut coal prices at Duluth Chicago and Milwaukee. They hinted the company may act openly while rivals fear price cuts extending to the eastern market. Western reduction sparks concern among coal presidents and talks of restoring harmony continued without action.

New York Holden Delaware, Lackmwanna and Western Railroad Duluth Chicago Milwaukee Lackawanna HoVien Pertom Cause & Rettons Yeatentny Harmons

Present Administration Defeated In BC Election Update

Victoria BC July 12 Latest returns from Saturday indicate the Government with six seats by my result stands Government 15 Opposition 17 The opposition will at least carry a result The text also notes an Annual Convention BY PA of AL to be held in Buffalo NY July 14 Also round trip tickets from Topeka on sale July 11 12 and for train nearby for $800 Call at Santa Fe

Victoria B.C Airee Buffalo Topeka Santa Fe

Buckien Arnica Salve and Santa Fe Train Tickets Ad

An ad touts Buckien Arnica Salve claiming it cures skin eruptions and piles with guaranteed refund and a $28 price. It also promotes Santa Fe Route steam laundry services and Buffalo travel tickets priced at $28 to Buffalo and return, with agent W. C. Garvey offering more information at Santa Fe station.

Buckien Swift & Hvlliday Santa Fe W. Garvey Buffalo Tuly I Ath W. C. Garvey

Perils of Mojave Desert Ex-Congressman Davis in Death Valley Run

Ex congressman Davis of Minnesota now Los Angeles and companion W Huff of Pasadena embarked from Mojave station aiming for Spring Water Canton. Their trek through borax dust and desert heat nearly killed them after water turned to carrion in Desert Wells. Both men were rescued after reaching Sprint Water Canyon exhausted and near death.

Ulyac Frank F. Davis Minnesota Los Angeles W. ¥. Huff Pasadena Mojave Station Canton Death Valley Tittie Groupe Graes Desert Wells Sprint Water Canyon

400 Rebels Killed In Hong Kong Skirmish

Landon July dispatch from The Times describes ongoing disturbances along the river where a Pak Lan magistrate who offered a reward for a rebel chief was reportedly captured by that chief. The narrative notes a harsh reaction as authorities pursue rebels near the river, with casualties and reinforcement concerns amid the unrest.

Landon Hong Kong the Times

Mayor Marcos Harpers Out. Chicago School Board Spots Open

Mayor Harrison declines to reappoint Dr W R Harper to the Chicago School Board. Terms expire tomorrow. other failed reappointments include Dr Harper and Otto Thesham. Incoming candidates are Arthur G Licie and Dr Bentus Andrews, president of Brown University.

Harrison Chicago Chicaeo Atawar Harrison Brady Anperstaonte Tomiurrow W. R. Harper Chienna Lileecuicy Otte Thesham Walter Q Geesbass G. Licie Bentus Aedrews Brown Uil~ Verwty

Bandmaster Dead in Chicago After Noted Musical Career

Chicago mourns Captain C. M. Cur-Tier, famed bandmaster and founder of a prominent ensemble, buried amid Masonic rites. Born in Boston July 1, he studied music early and led major bands including Keith Guptore’s, with wartime service as a private before rising to captain. In Chicago he directed the Pioneer regimental band and chaired the Chicago Musicians Society, leaving a legacy in national music circles.

Chicago Cur- Tier Nationel Utieland National League of Musicians Mir Carter Piret Reginett Gathee Gare Tident Boston Femneuh Minetarte Kewn Matt Pelt Keith Guotore Femioace Cincinnati Knten Soe Lie Chicake

Sampsons Objections in Navy Command Row

Portsmouth July 12 In report of strained relations between Rear Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley the entailed conversation is repeated by an officer who vouched for accuracy. Sampson allegedly forbade Schley from reporting action until Sampson verified it and warned against taking credit. German press notes amid Hawaii annexation talk.

Portsmouth N. H Simpson Sehley Olthers Offeer Sampson Sebley Sebiex Sebivy Habl Admiral Simpson Schley

Annual Convention Buffalo Trip Prices For Topeka Members

Annual convention for B P U of A to be held in Buffalo July 1 to 17. Round trip from Topeka on late July 1 and 11 with trains No 8 and 13 priced at 8 dollars. Tickets from Topeka July 11 and 13 priced at 24 dollars. Call Santa Fe depots for details. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises collars and cuffs laundry service.

Buffalo Topeka Santa Fe Depur

Havana War News From Madrid Reporter Describes Deprivations

An account from Madrid correspondent Senor FL Lopez Alkite details Havana during the blockade. He notes scarce goods, traffic disruption, and poverty with workers displaced, outlining the strain on daily life and the city’s attempts to endure under war conditions and reduced trade.

New York Havana Senor FL Lopez Alkite Madrid Catan Junta Adtobal Cervera Calle de Otiein Calle Inuutsktor Peng Hilale Pada Havens Orienta Bbyarne Ely Eoin

How Cervera Escaped Reaches the Harbor and Havens a Plan

Admiral Cervera recounts escape from Santiago after battle, aided by his son who saved him from drowning, and a strained exchange of orders from the minister of marine. He describes attempts to attack the Brooke and reach Havana, with crew and officers supporting him amid Cuban fire and American guards.

Magrll Santiago Havana Heteon Wain- Weigh Bray Ie BH. Mel. P. Huse Cervera Abe Teresa Dusifer Mageaine Huse Phat Wallant Mlerrski Gervern

Evacuated Spanish Admiral Cervera Receives Honor Aboard Iowa

After surrendering at sea in the battle, Cervera and his flagship crew were disrobed to underclothes and outfitted aboard the Iowa center before transfer to the Town. Cervera expressed gratitude for Evans's magnanimity while surgeon Rand Crandall tended the wounded. Surviving crew, including Cervera, were honored. three volleys were fired as the wounded died and were buried at sea wrapped in battle flags.

Uloucester Richard Wainwright Cervera Iowa Vizcaya Eulate Evans Viccaya Rand Crandall

Will Quit Canada Denied by Montreal Leaders

Senior Du Boso, secretary of the Spanish legation in Washington, and Lieutenant Carranza, military attaché, will depart Montreal tonight aboard the Dominion steamer Ottoman at theTaminton government’s urgent request. A convoluted legal dispute surrounding a sealing letter and multiple parties is noted, with officials signaling possible official measures if actions are not clarified.

Car E ronsTes St. Pierre Palldhtar Rederat Meiers Cusiada Sisere Goder Bellury Levi Pierre Mg Maxxioue Cunsia

Hawaii Garrison to Join California Military Posts

San Francisco reports that Hawaii will be added to the California military department under Gen Morrison. A post at Roninuta will host a regular regiment, likely the First New York volunteers, with possible dispatch of Seventh or Eighth California if the New Yorkers aren’t ready. Hear Admiral Meyer will attend ceremonies aboard the Philadelphia on July 20, accompanied by commissioners to draft a code of laws.

San Francisco Hawaiian Islands Milittary California Morriso Ronviuta New York Califor Honolua War Department Admiral Miier Crais Philadelphia

Poison in food prompts French war minister reply

In Paris the French senate debated canned foods after reports of poison linked to army rations. War Minister Carmamac stated the tainted meat was old and imported from America. He ordered stringent surveillance of food use going forward.

Paris Senate Entes M- Carmiamac América

Madrid envoy censures United States over Spain clash

London dispatch quotes Madrid correspondent in Daily Mail dubbing Cerdineh Vaughn a …, denouncing US actions against Spain as unjust while defending Spain’s weaker position and its interests.

London Madrid Daily Mall Cerdineh Vaughn Weatimwater Ar Valladouid United States Spain

Desertion from the Yankee cruiser Yubkee shocks New York

A general alert from police headquarters seeks twenty two men said to have deserted from the United States auxiliary cruiser Yankee. The men reportedly deserted while ashore during time off duty, with five later named as missing from the ship.

New York United States Yubkee Lilog

Naval movements and expected actions around ship Cromartyshire

The Cromartyshire voyage begins today as crews prepare. meanwhile the St Louis heavy cruiser is at Portsmouth awaiting orders and gun placements. Philadelphia reports July 12 notes a military focus on the St Louis with imminent actions and port arrangements.

Cromartyshire St Louis Philadelphia Portsmouth St. Louis

Tickets On Sale At Santa Fe Station For Train No 2

W C Garvey agent notes tickets are on sale at Santa Fe station silly land 14 for Train No 2. John Bevins editor of the Antheny Town praises Chambriain's Oosk, Chalers and Din. I the¢n Remedy In my family for Ntteen Yyeare. have recommended it to hundreds of others with no negative instance.

Buffalo Santa Fe Silly Land W. C Garvey John Bevins Antheny Chambriain

Work of Rescue at Cleveland Tunnel Explosion

July 12 report says rescuers push to reach the eleven workers in the tunnel but superintendent J W Reynolds has no hope of survival. Air from the pipe is confined ahead, with danger of another explosion and foul air trapping men near the shore end of the tunnel. Superintendent Kingsley notes little chance water will enter despite cave-ins as tunnel sits 160 feet below lake bed.

Cleveland Atte J. W. Reynolds Kingsley Waterworks Department

Big Money in It Dictates Pay for Officers and Sailors

Washington July 12 government will pay head money to officers and sailors for ships destroyed or sunk in action against an enemy. The pay scales hinge on rank and the number of men aboard a vessel, with specific bounty figures and distribution rules outlined to govern compensation for captains, officers, and crew based on the ships and actions involved.

Washington United Stites United States Troy Bai Anc Inuries Persin Bithin Lampoon Tor Evers Te Uhoy Sti Almirante Caarhos Ouueida Piuton Sumpern

Relief Work Society Seeks Jelly and Fruit Donations

The Society of This City invites donations of jelly and fruit as Army Relief acknowledges receipt from Eme ja, Carboniale and Walewrush. Ladies are asked to bring jelly or fruit to the senate chamber on Thursday. Supplies will be shipped as fast as possible. Two boxes were sent toTatupa Pia for general Rorpitianae. forwarder General fk. Tiudeon. The society thanks Domestic, Singer and New Home machines for their help. A business meeting is set for Thursday duly 24 at 23 poms in the minute chair.

Army Relief Society Thiety Senate Chamber Tatupe Pia Rorpitianae Phuras

Drowned Editor A H Mendenhall at Lincoln Home

A H Mendenhall, vice president of the Lincoln State Journal Company, died after falling into a cistern at his Lincoln home. He had sought to check the cistern’s condition while weak. Physicians reported incurable general exhaustion. A coroner’s jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning. Mendenhall, born in Liberty, began his career as a carrier on the Peoria Transcript and had lived in Tennessee 25 years.

A. H. Mendenhall Nebraska State Tournal Lincoln Neb Lincoln State Journal Companys Cotuners Ale Menlenhall Teneoin Liberty

Rook Island Flyer Best Train for Kansas City

The Rook Island Flyer is promoted as the best train to Kansas City with a Topeka departure at 7 20 am and an 8 15 am arrival in Kansas City. Return trips depart Kansas City at 7 20 and arrive Topeka at 12 tons of relief supplies from New York are reported from July 12. Stephen F Barton, chairman of the Central Relief mission, received a cable confirming landing of relief supplies from the State of Texas in Cuba. An Atchison advertisement notes the Champion will be sold at auction July 20 and that A J Feit sold the paper to C M Sheldon, then repurchased under Sheldon mortgage. Forecaster Dunn resigns from the Weather Bureau after orders to go to the West Indies.

Kansas City Topeka New York Stephen F.barton Central Relief Mission Miss Barton Cuba Texas Atchison Champion Atchison, Kan A_ J. Feit Yaablié Mr Feit C. M. Sheldon Burlingame Sheldon Dunn Washington Prof Moore The Weather Bureau Dune West Indies

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