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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1898

Page

4

High Finance and a government bond debate in a dismal finance column

In a caustic analysis of the so called High Finance loan the piece rails at stock syndicates premium losses and government bargains. It notes the profit of gold syndicates on a large loan and questions economic sense while cross referencing political figures and public sentiment.

New York Prosa Grid Bong Gambtins Uncle Sar Busineselike

Notable Bits From Public Notices and War News

A collage of society notices and war dispatches citing Beeron Garrison once a famous jockey now in life insurance, Lucile Walroud first bachelor of arts in Indian territory, James J. O'Brien under NYPD scrutiny, and cadet Roland Gielow the youngest naval volunteer. Also notes on General Lawton, Gen Toral, journalist George Smalley, and Commodore Schley with commentary on the Brooklyn Oregon and Texas ships and future U.S. steel output prospects.

Beeron Garrison New Fork Lond Westmeath Dew Mn Emy Colonial Department Lucile Walroud Munklges I .T Frotti & College of Indian Territory James J. O'Brien Washington, D.C Admiral Porter Uot New York Roland & Gielow New Hampshire Hobson Merrimac

Scranton Today Opens With Atchison Tomorrow

Scranton hosts the Topeka ban ball team for an afternoon game then returns to open again tomorrow afternoon. The crowd debates umpire assignments with Al Mauek slated to work two games and Alchigon to pitch.

Xopska Atchison Topeka Scranton Atchison Hers Cuet al Mauek Alchigon Paune Mlle Anes Arate Lense Las Buen

National League Notes on Pittsburg and Surrounding Contests

Fragmentary wire copy notes Pittsburg beats opponents with a 1 to 0 score in a key National League game. Mentions teams Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia and St Louis in a tentative recap. The garbled text hints at race for standings and possible pennant implications.

Western League St Joseph Minneapolis Rain Delays Min City Game

In the Western League a rain delay affected a St Joseph at Minneapolis game with Kasay City Min Sm accounts mentioning Santa Fe Route and new features for selling cars.

Josep O Minneapolis Kasay City-Min Santa Fe

Frontenacs Boom as Henry DeLesier Lies Near Death

Galena July 20 Henry DeLesier about 20 lies near death after a murderous attack by two youths Earl Dent and Wib Burbridge. Dent struck him with a bat after a dispute over a baseball game and a crowd was kept back as officers arrested the assailants. DeLesier was found unconscious and may need trephining to prevent inflammation and death.

Galena Henry DeLesier Tes Empire Earl Dent Wib Beldridge DeLester Sone DeLosier Wader Dent Burbridge Mint Haldridge DeLwsler Baldridge Ue Dent Soring

Frontenac's Boom Brings 200 Families to New Coal Shafts

Frontenac July 2 The opening of new coal shafts by C J Devlin will bring 200 new families to the city as Humberor men believe necessary to work the shafts.

Frontenac C. J. Devlin Humberor Oktessary

Labette Populists Remember America's Fighters in Resolutions

Parsons July 206 The Labette county Populist Convention adopted resolutions praising American military figures Commodore Dewey and General Shatter while noting 3,000 volunteers enrolled in Kansas with 274 voting for Isyan and silver. The platform asserts education and public franchise reform and counters Republican monopoly claims on virtue.

Labette County America Ginerl Kansas Republican Party

Hopkins Farms Jaw Trap For Insects Described

Oswego area farmer Hopkins details a new pest control device to block corn invasion by armyworms. A tar-lined grooved board spans wheat and corn fields, pulled by a two-wheeled cart, with tar holes every two feet to create a scent trail guiding bugs east and west away from the crop.

Oswere Hopkins Oswego King Nistern Field Akraab

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatism Relief

William Catsnen of Peabody Kansas recounts severe grip and rheumatic complaints easing after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He reports weight gain strength return and improved health after several bottles. The ad claims Hood's as the best blood purifier available from all druggists priced at 1 dollar per bottle or five for five dollars.

Hood William Catsnen Peabody Kansas

Chinch Bug Mass Death Scene In Old Tar Pit

A narrative describes chinch bugs entering a tar pit, tumbling into a deadly trap as they form an endless chain. The scene notes the pit lining, a growing heap of doomed insects, and a dramatic perspective from a writer who witnessed the event last Saturday.

Editors Will Meet at Concordia Exposition Trip

North Central Kansas Editors association will hold its annual meeting in Concordia on July 24 and 29. The program on Thursday July 23 features talks on newspaper popularity, typographical errors, courtesy, and moral tone by editors from Concordia, Saline, Sewell, Beloit, Gaylord, Council Grove, Phillipsburg, Minneapolis, and Abilene. On Saturday the editors and wives depart Concordia via Missouri Pacific for Omaha arriving 6 am Sunday morning, returning Wednesday August 2.

Concordia Omaha North Central Kansas Editors Association Ideal Goose D. A. Valentine City Center Timex Irene Eee Wilsom Waterville H. SN. Gaines Saline Union W. C. Palmer Sewell Republican Pry Dal Jor Carpenter Council Grove Republican Gree I. Brainerd Phillipsburs A. P. Riddle Minneapolis Messenger Harger Abilene Teflector Gomer T. Davies Concordia Kansan Missouri Pacific Railroad

Burned and Crushed By Farm Engine Accident

L G Howell of Putnam was crushed and burned when a threshing machine engine dragged him between the engine and separator. He backed the engine to couple it, the machine refused to stop, two ribs were broken and his side burned severely. He was taken to Sedentrh for medical care and was expected to recover despite internal injuries.

L. G Howell Newton L. G, Howell Putnam Howell Sedentrh Tumnot

Back From Klondiee Rains Crayford Returns Home

George W. Crayford, who left Larned last spring for Alaska's Copper River mining district, returned Sunday night due to high water and mountains. He reports the country as "creatimated" and with very low prospects for gold, plans to try Pawnee County in the future.

Paw- Hee

Frank Acocks Again. Gridley seeks another newspaper splash

Frank Acocks, once in Gridley for a world tour, was feted by locals who gifted a flag he vowed to carry everywhere. After brief notoriety he disappeared, then resurfaced at Camp Alger seeking any rank or writing post, hoping to again see his name in print.

Gridley Frank Acocks Kight Camp Alger

Memorial to a Dead Hero in Chanute service for Lt W A Sater

Memorial services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Chanute for Lieutenant W. A. Sater one of the first killed in the battle before Santiago. The sermon was given by Rev H M Carr rector of Grace Episcopal church with other pastors taking part. The church was packed. Sater was a Chanute high school graduate appointed to West Point in 1850. Also noted is the journey of Dr Johnson a former medical missionary in West Africa and his wife who arrived in Axtell and planned two weeks there before visiting Los Angeles.

Chanute Sater Methodist Episcopal Church W. A. Sater Santiago H. M. Carr Grace Episcopal Church Saterman Igh West Point Axtelluly Pias Bosomuse Thief Johnson West Africa Bate Africa Dr. Johnson Spain United States Axtell Los Angeles

Outbreak of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis in County Horses

Saliia, primary surgeon at Si reports several farm horses with cerebro spinal meningitis in the county. Three cases treated so far have proved fatal. Overheating in hot dry weather appears to be a cause. Mr Williams says timely treatment can cure the case.

Saliia Amy Williams

Populist Nominee Named for Representative in Newton

At a Populist central committee meeting J B Fugate editor of the Semi-Weekly Journal was chosen as the Populist and Democrat nominee. In Arkansas City Republicans nominate Albert H Abrams of Cressfor representative with local support joining the slate.

Newton J. B Fugate Democrat Pet Arent

Camp Alger Report Realigns Kansas Troops in UK Army Context

At Camp Alger Virginia, the Twenty-second Kansas volunteers are praised for fitness and health with seven measles cases improving. A brigade-level move is proposed, selecting from Third New York One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Indiana and Twenty-second Kansas for transfer to Major General Butler's Division bound for Porto. A provost guard under Col. Lindsey operates nightly to curb theft and bootlegging, seizing whisky and other items. W. G. K. defends the Twenty-second Kansas against a Journal critique of militia-based appointments, asserting such claims are untrue and not borne out by facts.

Camp Alger Disinon Kansas al. Martin Hospitel Corps HC. Lindsey Twenty-second Kansas Volunteers J. W. FF. Hughes Leedy

FAMISHED CITIZENS LOOT RED CROSS STEAMER IN SANTIAGO

Santee de Cobis reports July 12 in Kingston that the State of Texas steamship arrived with 1 400 tons of rations at 6 PM but locals rushed the crates, opened cases, and stole supplies. A picket shot into the air. crowds dispersed as General Shafter’s orders kept stores closed. Prices soared. conditions dire as Caney and surrounding areas face shortages amid Cuban prisoners and war measures.

Red Cross State of Texas Associated Press Santee de Cobis Kingston Jamaica Elwell Sievadorer Beefie Heamer O'Lock Ste Lee Dack Bers Giteral Mohibhen Walter Bata Otter City Oat Bette EL Caney Tve Hurn Lede Admiral Gamigade Comaindore Sebiey Santiago

Tron Trade Will Resume In Baltimore Iron Trade Revival

Baltimore capitalists prepare to boom Santiago as New York and Santiago de Cuba under the American flag signal an immediate resumption of trade. Baltimore firms hold key ore stocks from the Jarazua and Poncspo mining interests while Maryland Steel depends on Cuban ore for output. A revival of mines and related industries would ease Cuban distress and support the broader American occupation. Industry officials and shippers anticipate swift resumption of plantation, railroad, and mine work to stabilize the region under the American flag.

Baltimore Santiago New York Santiago de Cuba Mand The Tribune Jarazua Poncspo Maryland Steel Company Tide Water Maryland Star! Company Plutsboro Carnegie Steel Works Caicago New Sark

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