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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1898

Page

6

Klondike Output On Way To United States From Dawson City

Report from Midarin British Columbia notes the Klondike season’s gold output will total about 20 million dollars with major shipments down the Yukon river. Estimates cite the North American Trading and Transportation Company and Alaska Commercial as leading carriers, while speculation surrounds largest individual steamers and river routes toward Dawson, with 4000 newcomers reported arriving and a busy riverfront scene in Seattle and Victoria.

Midarin Halter Shipey Shagurr News Doywa Cottace City Dawson Duvert St Michael May West Dulanet Wither Brothers Misnewita North Ameri Camel Weare Alaska Comimercial Company Taiwan Midnight Sun Weis Belle Charles MH Hamilton Bawana Uke York Davennaloe Victoria DG. C Seattle Lewin Holmes Haney Eros Yukon Uusuu Skagit Rennet Railway Eangut Fe

Surrender News From Santiago Delayed Yet Again

Washington dispatches report a long wait for word on the Spanish army surrender at Santiago. General Shafter and General Miles delayed, cabinet and President anxious. Negotiations continued through the day, with details only partially released and confirmation that troops may be returned to Spain under agreed terms.

Washington Sentiago Shafter General Miles Rnnral Iollicer Alger Lieut Jones Menage Genois Greely Pbournes Cheneral Shafter Gepstal Siew Dean Respurine Aliver Elven Tor Slufter Theosturetider

Settlement and landings in the Spanish American War updates

Dispatches report a tentative settlement with Spain, ratified by Madrid and Havana, while Allied plans to move surrendering Spanish troops face yellow fever concerns and the need for steamship transport. Colonel Allen lands the Playa del Este cable end but cannot land openly. efforts focus on restoring telegraphic links and awaiting the Santiago surrender.

Enatter Torat Disney Havens Madrid Greely OSS Dp Allen Signal Corps Playa del Este Playa Wistrick Alles Ralgutri Peint Santinans Washington Shafter Simin Tt Atlantic Trene Santiago Havana Onuba Batabano Jamaica Isle of Pines Batabauo

Austria Unconcerned In Spanish War Surrender Talks

London July 16 dispatch says Austria uninterested in intervening in the Hebale of Spain matter and unlikely to act independently. The Times notes Gen Torats resources exhausted and Madrid orders left no choice but surrender. The piece suggests Spain seek peace while terms are favorable and questions U.S. stay in colonial possessions.

London Austra Hebale Spain Times Madrid Shaner Geain Elmer L United States Arminia Dewey Rome Turmany Avery Jueron Mirae

No Money for Indemnity in Madrid to London Dispatches

London dispatches report Captain General and staff now leave peace or war to the home government. The Times notes a shift due to lack of provisions and equipment. Spanish war minister fears Washington will not accept terms while indemnity remains remote and a favorable settlement may hinge on finances.

London Madrid Rane Anaie Times Sarren Washisgton Ingtan

Kansas Board's Grain Contract Complications and Fogarty Dispute

The Kansas board faced a messy year with a 100000 pound grain contract to J A Fogarty of Junction City at 120 per hundred. Extra orders, misdeliveries, and disputes over ownership arose as Fogarty allegedly shipped 5000 pounds to Tepeks, while the board denied responsibility. Weather note and ad text follow with general forecast for Chicago.

Kansas Union Pacific North Topek J.A. Fogarty Junction City Mroecatty

Salina’s New Team Beats Topeka 4 to 2 In Fast Ball

Salina edged Topeka 4 to 2 as Bally and Helder starred for the Salina lineup. Umpire Chamberlain sparked fan anger with disputed calls while Salina’s Loman Manek Fear anchored Salina’s win. Columbus, Milwaukee and Detroit are listed in the Western League standings as the circuit shifts toward next week’s games.

Topeka Salina Bally Helder Wienssint Els Chamberlain Griffin Cole Loman Manek Tupeke Wishita Kansas City Jntiangpolis Kanean City Ulford Paul Columbus Milwaukee Detroit St Joe Minneapolis

Assessment Hike Raises Topeka Telephone Plant Value

The Topeka board of assessors increased the telephone plant assessment from 1700 to 9208 with changes mirrored in Wichita, Leavenworth, and other cities. Assistant Auditor Taylor says the rise reflects using pole counts to recalculate the assessment and clarifies proportional shares without changing the grand total. Shawnee County’s total now stands at 11.

Topeka Wichita Leavenworth

Post Office Receipts Show Major City Increases

Washington July 16 The post office department reports a sharp rise in postal receipts compared with 1975 208 total receipts at fifty principal offices 1 8 4 4 925 while year end brought 2 2 0 5 5 86 0 An increase of 301 580 across offices largest gain Omaha 422 New York 1234 Chicago 445 6 10 2 Philadelphia 16777 7 4 percent Also noted were declines Providence 1 0 percent and several other cities with small percentages drops

Washington Omaha New York Chicago Philadelphia Howton St. Louie Cincinnat Brooklyn Baltimore San Francisco Pitsburg Providence Jermes City Worcester Nashville Memphis Portland Ore Peoria

Court Martialed Officers Removed From Duty In Pennsylvania

Major General Wade presided during Brooke’s absence as Major Colliday and Captain Parken of Company B of the Fifth were court martialed for dereliction. Both officers were dismissed from duty with one month’s pay. Eighty one recruits from Pennsylvania arrived for duty. Mrs Ellen Foster, a noted speaker, will address a fundraiser at Hamilton Hall Monday. Acknowledgments are extended for kindness and sympathy in a family bereavement. the message ends with thanks.

Chickamauca Park Wade Brooke Colliday Parken Chattanooga Murtial Pennsylvania J. Ellen Foster Hamilton Hall Londey Wreigy Re Met

Appointment and inquiry noted in local military and transit events

Robert K Patterson of Kaneas City is named hospital steward for the Fadisas colored battalions while Jamen White of Topeka becomes assistant hospital steward. A complaint from Leroy, Hassell County, triggers an investigation by the board as they inspect the Salins branch line on July 22.

Robert K. Patterson Kaneas City Fadisas Colored Battalions Jamen White Topeka Avsiatant Hos Rebrond

Archbishop Sulpoint Dead Tursen Aris

Archishop Sulpoint of the diocese of Banta Pe died after a several weeks illness from paralysis. He had led the diocese for more than 30 years.

Sulpoint Tursen Aris the Mistev Jonan Banta Pe

Pullman Sleepers and Dining Cars on Union Pacific Line

The Direct Line across multiple western cities offers Union Pacific service with unexcelled Pullman Palace Sleepers and Tourist Sleepers, Chair Cars, and dining car service. For full information contact FL A. Lewis, City Ticket Agent, or 3. 6 Pullen Depot Agent. Also noted are Peerless Steam Laundry services and Santa Fe Route dining cars with electric fans.

Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland Union Palate Union Pacific Western Paints Pullman FL A. Lewis Pullen Jook Cew Santa Fe

Surrender and Naval Movements Around Santiago

The article reports on continued surrender talks near Santiago, arrivals of the Norwegian steamer Nansen and French cruiser D Esterre at Sagua la Grande, and the Austrian warship Maria Theresa alongside Spanish forces. It notes Cuban insurgent Parro expressing pro Spain sentiments and the Russians, Germans, and Swedes engaging with Spanish authorities. Washington says U.S. departments have no knowledge of Sampson’s fleet or a Red Cross boat entering Santiago harbor.

Grande Nansen Cardenas Sagua la Grande Tursiay D'Estaine France Cinde de Venadito Maria Theresa Cabanas Fortress Cabanas Batterley Alfonso Xitl D'Eatating Almericans Santiago Aeain Washington War and Neve Departments Sampson

Car shops burning in New Jersey blaze near Jersey City

Fire rips through car shops along the enteral railroad area near Newark New Jersey causing extensive damage and prompting emergency response. Local officials say the blaze began in the early morning hours and firefighters work to prevent spread to nearby structures. No injuries reported as of press time.

60 000 Recruited Under Second Call in Washington

Washington July 16 nearly 60 000 of the 72 000 volunteers called by the president in the second call have been recruited and mustered. Of those recruited under the second call about 30 000 are assigned to regiments and sent to join the formations they are assigned to. About 29 000 more have been recruited for a few organizations, some have been mustered, a few still lack required numbers. Adjutant General Corbin hopes to clear details by August first.

Washinton Te Yreeident Caltur Corbin

Murders His Wife Then Shoots Self in Revenge

Owosso Michigan July 10 Edward McKinder a farmer shot his wife twice in the breast fatally wounding her He then fired three shots into his own breast Both are alive with Keather able to recover McKinder had testified against Mrs Areula Burpee who is serving a year in prison for abandoning an infant Child Was killed police said image unclear

Yehigan Owosso Mich Edward McKinder Keather McKinder Areula Burpee Burper Ast Vog Ravens

Appointment of N O Murphy Governor of Arizona

July 16 reports the president appointing N O Murphy as Governor of Arizona to succeed Myron W McCord who resigned to join an army regiment. Murphy has extensive experience in territorial affairs and will assume duties shortly amid ongoing local issues.

Arizona Washington N. O. Murphy Myron W McCord Murphy

President not disposed to press peace terms with Spain

Washington reports quote authority denying any peace negotiations by France or Ambassador Cambon. The White House describes July 1 talks as unrelated to the Spain crisis, focusing on goodwill and issues outside the war. President is inclined toward moderate demands, preferring Puerto Rico, Cuban independence, a Philippines protectorate, and a moderate indemnity, with Spain in a gradual public shift toward acceptance.

Washington Jesus M. Cambon White House Spain Uip Bourgeene United States France M-Cambon Hai Madrid Sepure Porto Rico Cuba Philippines Sagasta

Boyle Left Out as Nomination Paper Glitches Spark Inquiry

Attorney General Boyle, claiming Democratic alignment, discovers he was omitted from Friday nomination papers filed by David Overmyer. Secretary of State Bush and Overmyer acknowledge confusion and an attempted retrieval, with Boyle joking about a Populist conspiracy while new papers are prepared to put Boyle on the Democratic ticket for attorney general.

Boyle David Overmyer Bush Altogather Secretary of State

Women's Temple Trouble and Temple Bonds Offered

Disjointed report notes trouble surrounding the Nai Chrievien Temper price union and a plan to monetize temple assets. It mentions $4000 annual obligations for the temple and bond holdings in Chicago with par value, plus executive references and a Buffalo convention. The context implies financial and organizational uncertainty awaiting national deliberation in St Paul in November.

Chicago Buffalo Convention St Paul i Chisago Ginah Wena

Five Dollar Rate For Omaha Exposition Excursion

Topeka residents may visit the Omaha exposition for five dollars round trip with a September 1 Kansas day excursion proposed. Passenger agents plan a week to ten day trip using Rock Island Union Pacific and Santa Fe lines. Current round trip fares exceed eight dollars.

Topeka Omaha Exposition Topeka Roads Omaha Kansas Day Rock Island Union Pacific Santa Fe

Complaints Against Mallory Contract Hauling Mail

Complaints allege Mallory secured the contract to haul mail to and from the post office and took charge July 1. Mail distribution errors have been reported to Postmaster Guthrie, and Mallory faces government fines. if he corrects distributions, contract fees may be affected.

D. I. Suanure Guthrie Mallory

Complaint filed over North Topeka postoffice service

A formal complaint has been filed with the federal post office department in Washington over the North Topeka postoffice. Businesses allege Hewitt, superintendent for six years, blocks late evening mail and noon holiday closings, prompting possible removal and a push for improved north river service. The superintendent’s salary is stated as 1300 per year.

Pound Department Washington DG. Hewitt North ‘Topeka Topeka Hewitt

Repudiated resolutions at national WCTU session in Chicago

In Chicago on July 16 the National Womans Christian Temperance Union executive session adopted a resolution opposing further union effort to obtain ownership or pay for property. A second, unanimous resolution aimed to cancel moral obligations before the next memorial convention. In Zanesville, July 16, the First Glass Workers of America and Canada reported at their convention section that new rules were added to last year’s, with President Smith saying committee reports would be ready by Monday.

Chicago Womih Christian Teanew Union Leleboa Erate Bulla Ing Tempio Bumnine Frances Willard Flint Glass Zanesville National Convention of First Glass Workers of America Canada Smith

Market Summary from Chicago and Kansas City July 16

Chicago July 16 market notes show wheat futures ease amid foreign demand concerns and a cautious trade as funds and merchants adjust after yesterday gains. Corn prices drift lower on rain in the Midwest. hogs and provisions decline amid profit taking and cautious cash trading. Kansas City reports mixed cattle and hog receipts with moderate bids, while soybean futures and other grain prices remain subdued in light demand.

Market Gossip and PriceReceipts From Kansas City

Wheat and corn receipts at Kansas City market show dull and lower prices with 40 to 74 car lots. quotes for cash wheat and futures noted, mixed cattle receipts in the region, and a general sense of firmer grain markets in nearby districts. Reports reference New York financials and overall market conditions with mentions of seasonal trends and demand.

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Local currency drop reported on city avenue

A loose currency drop was reported between Firth and Aly Bouse Winder near Jueke Werne Kanain avenue. Residents are advised to report the find to the appropriate city office for proper handling and safekeeping.

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