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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1898

Page

8

DANGER FOR KODAKERS A Spanish Spy Suspect Arrests

Galveston June 2. H Barnette of New York firm Judd & Co traveled via Alabama and Florida to Galveston with kodak gear and film. In Jacksonville he was questioned by police about views of defenses and ships. Chief Jones and Col Rivhe reviewed the photos and found no spy evidence, though Barnette claimed loyalty to the United States.

Galveston H. Barnette H. L. Judd & Co New York City Alsenquin Charleston Jacksonville Fla Simday Marning Jones Barnette Stars and Stripes Col

Government to buy over a million in clothing for military use

Washington reports the United States government will enter markets this week as a purchaser of more than $1,000,000 in clothing and supplies. Major items include 50,000 army trousers and 50,000 fatigue hats, 225,000 drawers and 225,000 undershirts, and 40,000 shelter tents. Contracts issued by depot quartermasters in New York and other cities set delivery to begin five days after award.

Washington United States New York Philadelphia St. Louis New Orleans San Francisco Eivery Broadway Quartermaster General Depot Quartermaster Here Manila Hong Kong Geer

Rome Laughs As Socialist Deputy Stays Hidden In Chamber

London June 2 A Rome deputy Sigfrio Porcetti a socialist holds the chamber against arrest as detectives guard exits and colleagues supply meals. He refuses to leave and vows to stay until captured, while Premier Rudini seeks a way to end the stalemate that has Rome amused and concerned.

London Chamber of Deputies Home Hinsself Kinardome Sionar Porcetti Stewar Peretti Chamber Wright Holt Tex Rudint Rome

Navy faces fresh water shortage for warships

Navy officials fear a serious water shortage threatens boilers on ships of war. Distilling ships are not yet ready, and ships won't be completed for a month. A Key West plant fails to deliver antiseptic results. An Oregon report cites lack of distilling facilities aboard ships as a risk unless a solution is found.

Walmington Nane 2 AisGtie Key West Oregon

Toledo Electrician Defies Police At Topola Pole Jumpers

In Toledo on June 2 a worker climbed a telegraph pole and attached a jumper to a live wire, electrifying the line and disabling street cars. Police ordered him down. he taunted them, then reattached the jumper, creating a spark shower before the wire was pulled to ground to end the danger.

Toledo Electrician Topola Toledo Ney Tastee Menenthine Ives Moeman Yesternaya Traction Company Hueman Bowling Green Harry J. Walsh Spyin Rale Walsh

Kansas Exposition Commission aids Kansas stock at Omaha show

The Kansas commission of the Omaha Exposition allocates 1505 from a small fund to aid Kansas breeders in exhibiting fine stock and poultry at the Transmississippi and International Exposition in Omaha. The board will double premiums awarded to Kansas owners up to 1500, with remainder distributed or used for a mutual breed exhibition by exhibitors if voted. H A Heath named superintendent of Kansas fine stock interests to safeguard breeders' welfare.

Kansas Omaha Exposition Board of Managers Omaha Board of Kansas Commssioners H. A. Heath Kansas

Missouri Pacific Offers Via Denver Cheap Rates

June take one fare round trip from Kansas points to Denver for American Medical Association meeting June 7 to 12. Tickets on sale June 6 and 7, valid for return to July 6. Contact nearest agent for Denver to Colorado points routes. C Townsend P T A St Louis Missouri EL Nips Agent Kansas City

American Metical Association Denver Missouri Pacifc Kansas Colorado C. Townsend St. Louis EL Nipps Acent Pee Kan

Omaha Position Grand Exposition Excursion Offers

June 1 to October 31 showcases the Grand Exposition in the United States with cheap, fast access by rail. Through tickets via Omaha and stopovers, reduced excursion rates on the Burlington Route. Homeseekers' Excursions offer one fare round trip plus $2 on June 7 for tickets to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Apply to Santa Fe route agent for details. Dr. Davis anti head ache remedy also advertised.

United States Mixsour Mississippi Omaha Burlington Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Ol~tahoe Texas Agent Santa Fe

Free Amick Cure Ad Promotes Consumption Treatment

An 1890s newspaper notice touts the Amick Treatment as a cure for grippe and possible consumption. It quotes testimonials from Hasker Tex and Campbell Tex praising relief from coughs and weakness and claims the treatment saves lives. A free test is offered to readers who submit their cases to the Amick Chemical Co. Cincinnati.

Haske Tex T. W. Tomerlin Campbell W. D. Barin Trist Amick Chemical Co East Nists Street Cincinnati

Senate Tax Fight on Trusts Targets Standard Oil and Lugar

Washington June 2 progress in the war revenue bill debate centered on a proposals taxing gross receipts of large corporations. An amendment by Mr Gorman to levy 0.25 percent on firms exceeding 250000 annual business was rejected 27 to 24. A later German amendment shifting the tax to sugar and petroleum refiners, notably the sugar trust and Standard Oil, passed 33 to 26 with support from multiple parties.

Washington Senate Gorman Dem. Md Pettisnew Pop White Dem Cal California American Sugar Trust Standard Oil Company Yeas Baron Baker Berry Butler Cannon Carter Chilton Cockrell Cullom Daniel Faulkner Gray Harris Jones Ark Kyle Lindsa Mallory Mantle Mitchell Murphy Pastor Perkins Pettigrew Roach Stewart Sullivan Tillman Turley Turple Total I. Nays Aldrich Alison Burrows Cattery Chandler Clark

Honolulu letter details Manila expedition and welcome for US troops

A Honolulu correspondent reports May 21 letters describing the Manila expedition news and preparations for US troops. The city plans grand reception with free entertainment, island fruit, and funded amenities. Five thousand dollars already raised, with more possible, as locals prepare to greet and support the soldiers.

Dan H. Case Honolulu A. H. Case Manila United States China San Francisco Uncle Sam Manlin Urese Islands Dewey Stanner Atlantic Newey

Tarpon Club Organized In Tarpon Texas

RICH FISHING CLUB Dallas Te n June u a fishing club known as The Tarpon Club of Tarpon Texas organized here ER H B Green son of Mrs Hetty Green chairs state Republican executive committee promoter The wealth of the membership reaches into the hundreds of millions There are 300 members including President McKinley ex President Grover Cleveland U S Senator M A Hanna Senator M S Quay and others Directors chosen for the first year KE H Green Van Bieckom E H Houston W C Conner M S Quay

Dallas Tarpon Club Tarpon Tex ER. H. B. Green Hetty Green Republican Executive Committee Texas McKinley Grover Cleveland United States M. A. Hanna Ohio M. S Quay Pennsylvania KE. H . Green van Bieckom St. Louis E. H. Houston San Antonio W. C. Conner M. S. Quay

Ottawa delegates seek joint Canada US commission

Ottawa reports a June conference in Washington between Canada and the United States aimed at settling disputed questions. Sir Louis Davies praised the reception by General Foster and Mr Kasson and said Britain and the United States must approve a joint commission with Canada fully represented. The plan calls for each city to host future meetings.

Ottawa Ont Sohnenons Feferenc Mate Lothy Washington United States Canada Sir Louis Davies Canad Foster Kasson Sir Louis Great Britain Jott Camida

Worthington Academy Burned in Night Fire

Worthington academy and Episcopal college in Lincoln Web were destroyed by a late night blaze. The three mile distant building had no fire protection. Loss estimated at 83 000 dollars with 25 000 dollars insured.

Worthington Academy Lincoln Episcopal College

Band Enables Kansas Regiment Concert After Instrument Delivery

The Kansas Twentieth Regiment, aided by Col Little, obtained donations from multiple Kansas towns to buy band instruments after a rapid government clearance. Within thirty minutes of delivery the band performed for the troops, overcoming shortages of suitable sizes for shoes and shirts and reinforcing morale with music.

Col Little San Francisco Bulletin Kansas Quartermaster’s Department Col Kansas Camp Garredt Fitisaatelment Mornite Galt Lute Twentieth Kansas Ditile Kusus Muiniwajols Abilene Paola Fort Scott Lawrage Salina Oltawi

Hutchinson Jubilee Showcases Kansas Musicians Talent

Hutchinson June 2 third day of jubilee drew more visitors and promises growth as Riverside Park may be expanded for an ever larger audience. McPherson singers attended. bass solo and chorus contests featured entries from McPherson Ottawa and Hutchinson with works by Gounod Puccini and others. Piano students under 17 also performed while Director Hoggland arranged a final program as awards loom tomorrow night.

Hutchinson Riverside Park Kansas McPhersin McPherson Werther Win Cooper Junction City Fred BH. Clark Geo. M. Lavender Ottawa Crinton Elliott Mr. Hinshaw Puche Byars Mr. Cooper Vulcan Gounod Wichita Lyons Weading Sonerman Paxton Lafitusé Ralf Louise Winans Edna Burns Lille Alenger Annie Barnes Winfield Ansa Vandahlen Fredonia Anne Quigley Sterling Edna Batten Mary Shaffer Ciuldwell Leda M. Terrill Groves Halley Gertrude Balov Great Bend Ethel Bowmen Mate Smith Gypsum City Bessie Sawyer Newton Hoggland Prof Krantz Tomorrw

Dresser Vanderbilt Wedding In Paris At American Church

Paris June 2 The religious ceremony for Miss Edith Stuyvesant Dresser and George W Van derbilt was held at noon at the American church with 1000 attendees including General Horace Porter Chauncey Depew and noble guests. The civil ceremony occurred yesterday. Springfield Illinois June 2 Prof Samuel M English state superintendent of public instruction died last night of nervous prostration at Kenosha. Mrs Hollcraft sues for divorce. contractor Hollcraft formerly known in Topeka.

Paris Edith Stuyvesant Dresser George W. Vanderbilt Horace Porter United States France Porter Chauncey M. Depew Castellane Duchess of Marlborough Springfield Samuel M. English State Superintendent of Public Instruction of Minds Kenosha Hollcraft H. Holicraft Topeka Corey Area

Neosho Delegates Named At Erie County Convention

The Raputiicans of Neosho county met at Erie and named delegates to the state convention. Delegates include Stanley as second choice, Gilman, C. Brown, J. Massey, J. J. Ture, J A. Karen, L. Greene, Eperty, B Stevenson, Mart Mille, Chiton, AP. Gibson and W D. Strong. They endorsed a Mel war policy and the nomination of Kirkpatrick for congress. Davis anti headache cure advertised by Whitmore Bros. Barbers.

Neosho Funston Neosho County Erie Fies Stanley Cutewy Gilman C. Brown J. M- Massey J. J. Ture A. Karen L .U. Greene Eperty B Stevenson Mart Mille Bi Chiton AP. Gibson Kirkpatrick Congress

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