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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1898

Page

6

Regiments Report Vigorous Training After Rest

Camp life resumes under the Second Call as the First Full Regiment arrives. Soldiers march, drill, and parade with renewed vigor after 34 hours of rest. Court-martial sentences for post sleeping and uniforms fines issued. supplies directed to regiments in need.

Oblckumaugs Park Town Durlit Mie Gay Tee Pouthne Kelley Fel Jack Honville Col. Grigsby Star Wis Camp Thomas Poland Konsai Waite Waterhouse Minnesota Wellington H. Wistenorn Cee Ong Fie James van Horn Michigan Aren Elvan Beltit Chi Pew

Wilsons Circular on Submarine Mine Removal Explosions Urged

Washington July 14 The cabinet ordains removal or explosion of submarine mines sunk in harbors and rivers along Atlantic gulf and Pacific coasts to facilitate commerce. General Wilson directs engineer officers to remove or explode the mines and replace charges as needed with telegraphic instructions. The notice emphasizes careful handling to prevent accidental detonations and to maintain cables anchors and junction boxes in position.

Wilson Washington General Wilson Har Works of Defense Secretary of War Atlantic Gulf Pacific Minnie Amd Hellic Pius Motley Gary Borber Ulan

Fourth Expedition To Leave For The Philippines Tomorrow

Unclear text notes a fourth expedition headed to the Philippines with references to headquarters and arrival ceremonies. The fragment mentions postponements and logistical details about the embarkation and related events, though specifics are obscured.

Philippines

Military movements and port deployments reported

A dated notice describes ships awaiting actions on Friday and a tech ex peat call. General Merriam orders the Oregon battery to move from Port ing to Vancouver barracks, with vessels preparing for duty near St Paul and nearby ports.

St Paul Fie Perishranti Willal Merriam Oregon Vancouver Barracks

War at Our Doors Italian force to collect arbitration award

The state department reports Italy has decided to force payment of the Cleve land arbitration award to Ernesto Cerruti. Italy has broken diplomatic ties with Colombia’s Rome minister and will send Admiral Candiani with a four ship squadron toward Cartagena to compel payment, with ships expected to reach Cartagena by the 24th.

Washington State Department Republic of Calpeitia Cleveland Ernerto Cerruti Rome Canfiani Cartagana Colomb Caracas Admiral Candiani Lea Guayra Cartazens Ue State Department Cartagena

Mines at Cadiz Port Defense Reported

London dispatches dated July 2 note Spain has laid mines to guard the entrance to Cadiz and along the coast, with harbor forts and coast guard ships on standby. The old Spanish battleship Vitoria, long used as a training ship, is towed back to Cadiz after an action near the Philippine areas.

London Cadiz Vitoria Philippine Admiral Camatt Cuittz Spahleh Spain

Alarm at Canaries as ships move and lights go out

London reports from the Canary Islands dated July 4 say two Spanish torpedo boats remain at Las Palmas while a Spanish warship lies at anchor at Teneriffe. Harbor entry after dark is prohibited and coast lights are extinguished, with most visitors already departed.

London Canary Islands Las Palmas Tenerifte

Governor Bushnell and the Kansas Colored Regiments

Conflicting plans to consolidate two Kansas colored battalions and one Ohio unit into a single regiment sparked disputes between Governors Bushnell of Ohio and Leedy of Kansas. Leedy pressed for a unified Twenty third Russia regiment while Bushnell refused. War aims shifted as permission for colored troops to mount a regiment faced new delays and possible reassignment to white units in the next call.

Kansas Ohio Youne Leedy Bushell Okio Bushnell Loody Bushnell Tal Krssias Puwhnell Tauty

Checks Mining Deals and Lawyer Fees in Prescott Case

A Prescott mineral deal involves Warner trading with Judge 5 for a purchase at Hiliae culne Tor Te above $200,000 while owning mine stock under Shimer Heeger Starra Min ne Company for $5000.00. A court bid includes Wells fund Lawyer fees and a potential appeal to the US Supreme Court amid unsettled weather with southerly winds.

Prescott Ariz Jon Minins Warner Ton Weillk John Lawler Hiliae Culne Tor Warner Heeger Stara Minne Company Cellinar Europe Au Breme Court United States

Unclear Names List From Historical Text

A jumble of partial names and locations appears, including Pennsylvania Maine Mahlon L Young Phil aeiphim Utah and Virginia Brattleboro with scattered initials. Other items mention Ogden Cheyenne Louisville and various surnames like Dole Whitby Cotton and Buel within an American College League context.

Pennsylvania Mahlon L.young Philaeiphim Utah Wm. Ginseman Ogden Vermont J. J. Eater Brattleboro Atl Celag Tel Saudering Mateyille Wyoming Mins Extelis Reel Cheyenne Jenuitucky Ausuatan E. Willson Luaville Couth Dukoin J. Buel Rapa American College League B.whitbey William Cotlere Jaukemacemg Bawall Sanford B. Dole Honslula

Delegates debate at Republican convention in Omaha

Delegates were late to the Omaha convention with reports from committees. McKinsey and Crawford praised by resolutions committee while Dingley leads the race as factions shift support. National officers and vice presidents listed for multiple states amid organization changes.

Omaha Neb United States Woodmansee Cincinnati League McKinsey Colree Congress Hawaii Crawford Dtnel Michigan Hoyd Marland Dingley Menneylvania Botes Erie Wnt T , Nois J. Oty Humphrey Springfield Colorado Greeles W. Whitford Denver

Faguet Defends Bourgogne Crew Heroes Amid Disaster Charges

New York July 14 The Times reports Paul Faguet acting general agent for US and Canada of Compagnie Generale Trans-Atlantique published a statement defending the Bourgogne crew. He notes the officers stayed at their posts and died with those they could not save. He says only three of 18 deck and engine room officers saved themselves and none left before finishing their duty. He recounts lifeboat failures, crew and passengers aiding two launches, and that 33 of 60 aboard died after the steamer listed. He dismisses critics as untrue and says survivors were aided by the Cromartyshire. He describes the dangerous scenes and insists the duty of the crew was fulfilled.

New York The Times Today Paul Faguet United States Canada Compagnie Generale Trans-Atlantique 1S Bourgogne Fagnet la Bourergns M Aéives Aidley Cromartyshire Henderson Haitfas Resis Nisten Athens Lerner Erie Viethms Is Wuretioutine the Ati and Dining Rosin Walters

A Crack Regiment to Porto Rico, Kansas Troops Ready

Bre Samuel Afaiwas of the Twenty second dint writes from Camper to Tone Aderns that the Teentepeond is credited as the best equipped regiment in the viune camp. Indicatons are Tak the regiment will noon move suitte ast.

Kansas Porto Rico Samuel Afaiwas Tone

Avuruay Thorough Inspection and Tven Mission Described

A detailed account notes a tven mission leading to a morning inspection, a station in the afternoon, and an evening regimental action. The Bee Recruits Grill meets regularly with the mers, while the Grill focuses on attacking supposed enemies figure. If a withdrawal occurs, the regiment may move to Porto Rico.

Avuruay Tven Sotanary Ion Porto Rico

Primary races shape up in county politics

Republican campaign opens as primary nears with districts for legislature, county attorney, probate judge, clerk of the district court and other offices. Anderson forces organize, McKeever may face no contest, and candidates include McNew, Veale, Brooke, Bolmar, Larmier, Jetmore, Dolman, Guy, Callaham, and Curtis.

R Allies B.D. McKeever Major “T. J. Anderson Tom McNeal W. C. Stephenadd Col Genrae W .Veale Oakland Tecummen A. W. Brooke F .Bolmar Potwin Anderson Forces Major Anderson Dave Muirone Toi McNew H.G. Larimer Aaron Jetmore Jetmore Hquorcas Justice of the Peace John L. Guy L. S Dolman Dolman J. G. Wood Guy Citigem

Navy to strengthen Commodore Watson's squadron

A Washington Herald dispatch says Secretary Long and the naval board will augment Commodore Watson's command off the Spanish coast with an additional armored cruiser and likely three or four protected and unprotected cruisers to enhance the fleet's effect.

New York Washington Spanish Long Naval Board Watson

Watson a Bogie Man. Spaniards See Him Coming

Madrid July 14 Lieutenant General Correa war minister said official dispatches show no capitulation of Sentiess de Cuba to the Americans. Captain Aunon marine minister confirmed Commodore Watsons squadron is en route for Spain. Admiral Camaras meet will seek a secure port. Duke Almodovar de Rio foreign affairs chief said no peace negotiations. General Alonzo again wired Toral to resist the Americans.

Madrid Cornell Correa Sentiess de Cuba Aunon Watson Spain Camara Almodovar de Rio

Prisoners Strung by Thumbs at Mansfeld Reformatory

A Mansfeld dispatch reports forty five inmates at the state reformatory subjected to thumbs hanging and meager meals during a protest over tobacco shortages. Twenty five more were implicated but resumed work after the punishment was explained.

Columban. O Diepetch Mansfeld State Reformatory

Clark Named Chief of Staff to Commodore Watson

Washington reports Captain Charles E. Clark of the battleship Oregon is appointed chief of staff to Commodore Watson who commands the eastern squadron. Clark will proceed to European waters to harass the Spanish coast and pursue the newt in command of Admini Camara while retaining command of the Oregon.

Washington Sis Charles E. Clark Oregon Watson European Cnest Spain Admini Camara Clark

Honor New Yorkers Arrive for Bay Area Reception

Six more companies of the First New York volunteers reached the San Francisco side of the bay from Oakland this morning. They were escorted to the Red Cross headquarters for breakfast, then led by a reception committee to a regimental bend and on to the Mechanics' pavilion for a public welcome. The previous day's arrivals spent the night at Camp Merritt and joined the march to the pavilion.

San Francisco New York Volunteers Bay Oakland Hed Cross Termessee Mechanics Camp Merritt

35 Sick on Board to Washington from Cuba

A dispatch to Adjutant General Corbin from Surgeon de Garde in Sinotey Cuba states the trans Seneca left for Monrow with 55 sick and wounded soldiers aboard.

Washington Corbin de Garde Sino- +tey Cuba Monrow

More Honor for Hobson Chief Constructor Sends 8 Letters

Commodore Lichborn, chief constructor of the navy, sent a letter to Hobson after Santiago praising his conduct at the perilous undertaking. The note urges Hobson to transfer to the line while keeping his post in construction, noting his remarkable ability and suggesting a bright future in the navy.

Hobson Navy Hichborn Merriman Santiago Admiral Sumpuan Tse Conarrictior Hobson Albargdonin

Topeka Woman Resists Holiness Evangelist Urging

During a Topeka holiness meeting a minister urged reform and devotion urging followers to give up sin. One woman, after a moment of thought, declared she would rather “take care of my family and go to hell” than follow the preacher. The service paused as she left the tent in protest.

Topeka X- Peewee Hanes

Lambert to Arrest Express Agents Under New Revenue Law

United States District Attorney Lambert says complaints will be filed against all express agents in the state accused of violating the revenue law. Shippers may trigger arrests by sending Lambert the receipt for a shipment and a sworn statement that the agent refused to pay the stamp. Preliminary hearings for arrested express agents are set for July 1.

Lambert United States

Australian Exhibition Sent Warm War Memo to MacKinney

San Francisco reports Craig of the Chamber of Commerce sent a cable from Wilai Coolgardie of the Coolgardie International Exhibition of Western Australia requesting the commissioners’ congratulations to President MacKinney on American arms success in the Spanish American War. An appropriate message was sent. Second Topeka Club Concert director Marshall faced a flood of requests for the program but delivered a successful event with some lively pieces despite a damp night.

San Francisco Cal Topeka Marshall Avimalan Siveral Uie Efveral Harrison Sixth Erecta

Denied Hepatitcas Candidate Denounces Conference Event

The Hepatitcas nominee for lieutenant governor denies a disruptive row at a conference last week. He says no trouble occurred, Mr Godard behaved calmly, and the gathering was harmonious with orderly proceedings and testing proceeding well.

Harry Hienter Heputican

Wright Fined For Running Disorderly House In Police Court

Judge Terry fined proprietor known as Wright fifty dollars for running a disorderly house. Three men arrested were allowed to go free, while twelve others were fined thirty five and thirty dollars and imprisoned.

Crook Wright Terry Crabk” Wright

Death of Mrs Epps Airs at 417 Greenwood Avenue

George I Ryppe died last night at her home 417 Greenwood avenue Potwin Place. Mrs Eppes had been an invalid for two years and her tenth was paralyzed by a stroke. The funeral will be held Friday in Miemmoun with funeral train leaving at ten o'clock.

Epps George I Ryppe Greenwood Avenue Potwin Place

War Bill Passes for $600,000 Bail Fund

Albany July 14. The assembly has passed the $600,000 war fund bail unanimously. The governor will probably sign it this afternoon.

Albany Assembly

Wheat market rises as wet weather outlook looms

The Associated Press report notes wet weather forecasts affecting the winter wheat belt and the Chicago market. Prices showed strength on yesterday’s close with bullish signals from Price Current and ongoing wheat field developments, while Liverpool cables influenced sentiment.

Associated Press State Journal Amet Chicago Tate Liverpool

Weather and market notes from September 8 trading update

Weather reports from Jared Oden and September launch details mix with commodity and livestock market notes. Provisions firm with packers supporting steady demand. hogs and cattle receipts and prices referenced alongside flax cash and corn futures. Kansas City Livestock Market details included with Western market context and weekly shipment data.

Saas Jared Oden Bae Rene Saptember Kansas City MEV Stet Slwers Ana Baltern Eckvre Conita Dees

Kansas City Produce Market News Flash

Fragmented text records a Kansas City produce market note with rough pricing, egg quality mentions, wheat receipts, and misread items. Parts indicate white and mix color phrases and vague references to prices and supplies, but many details are illegible. The item reads like a damaged market update with uncertain figures and product names.

New York Money Market and Chicago Grain Briefs

Market notes report on prime mare, money on call, and sterling exchange. Silver certificates and government bonds discussed. Wheat, corn, and cattle receipts from Chicago, Minneapolis, and Kansas City. forecasts for Kansas City and Des Moines. Prices cited for September wheat and corn. buyers urged to act amid varied offers and ongoing health news in Chicago. Names of cities and exchanges reflect the era’s trading activity and commodity focus.

Sur Vents Eta Bankers Pak Sternasnid Aean Commercial Biles FEF BOND Bond: Wernment New Remisteresk JM Caunary Merle Kanaus Omiitia Chicaro Ateatye Kamat Foe Ateunys Orouhas Chicago Pico Northwestern Minneapolis Daluth Kutsan City Yidiosity Flr Aochungen Santings Privivnnes Bepiocher Cyrnits

Rental notice and sale listing in irregular ad text

Fragmentary classified ad items show a Madison rent listing at 611 Haneak with vague details and a request to call 28 Horne for a sale of a full bred Wesinoey dog linked to Noah Jackson, all in garbled OCR. The readable elements indicate a room rental nearby and a dog sale notice with contact names.

Bom Madison Eber Haneak Peges Tae Noah Jackson

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