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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1899

Page

6

Annexation seen as path to peace amid Cuban unrest

Herald dispatch from Mayanksara reports rising murder and robbery in the Cuban interior. Spaniards and Americans demand protection as farmers suspend cultivation. calls grow for U S military intervention or annexation to restore order and guard assets amid raids around Puerto Padre and nearby towns.

New York Mayanksara Mamm Yethos Cardemas Jurca Ruitroad Havana Puerto Principe Santiago Puerto Padre Nuevitas Guara San Manuel Pla United States Jikan Motous United Bates Calma Calur

Zola Plans Dreyfus Novel After Trial

Paris interview with Zola by a St James Correspon dent reveals he will write a novel on the Dreyfus affair. He says he will not seek financial gain and will appeal the verdict, predicting no quick solution. He claims Dreyfus innocence is recognized but cites those who must be punished for France to regain dignity.

Parlssfar Ant-Druyfus Vernalites Court Dreyfus France

Washburn Commencement Next Wednesday at College

The thirty fourth commencement at Washburn College will be held Wednesday morning with exercises in Topeka. Rev. Charles Sheldon will deliver the class address and President George M Hervick will give the sermon next Sunday at the local churches. The graduating class lists members from Topeka and nearby towns, including Willian Weeder, May Lola Axtwill, Gertrude Bouckton, and many others. Union Pacific advertises reduced fares to California with tourist sleepers, and Rock Island Flyer offers travel notes. Local notices include an upcoming sale and watch repair services at Campbell’s on Kansas Avenue.

Washburn College Tkat Topeka Hev Charles Sheldon George M. Hervick Cluse Willian Weeder May Lola Axtwill Gertrude Bouckton Tipeka Menryid Burt Wabaunsee Hovari Iy Frank Mary Walling- Hustison Simael Herbert Ter Ciepia Helen Morton Tedcott Withdna Parker Cluthe Zila Moodward Parker Robert Neer Pond Westmoreland Marga— Sawyer Draper Talman Ounaver Leora May Taylor Plano Myrtle Jessie Arkerman Dansi Haines Bowen Manhattan Iain Tay McAduns Severy Bartha McCoy

Saturday Light club Banquet Promises Brilliant Evening

The annual banquet of the Saturday Light club will be held at the Hotel Throrp Friday evening. Noted as rare vocal and intellectual treats, the event aims to be one of the most successful in the club’s history with speeches from Robert Stone and others including O J Clarkie Tom McNeal H T Chase and Rev GC Clemens.

Saturday Light Club Throrp Kankas Ollowing

American Proctological Society organized in Columbus

A new national medical society named the American Proctological Society formed in Columbus to study diseases of the lower intestines. Officers elected include President Dr Joseph M Mathews of Louisville Vice President Dr James Tuttle of New York Secre tary treasurer Dr Wm M Beach of Pittsburgh. counsellors named from Baltimore Nashville and Chicago. An X ray exhibit by Dr Pennington of Chicago showcased a holatin of bisrauth in the stomach and intestines. Next annual meeting set for Washington DC in May 1900.

Columbus Medivel Association American Proctological Society United States Joseph M. Mathews Louteville American Medical Association Washington D.C

Indictments Against San Antonio Lee Company Officers Under Anti-Trust Law

A grand jury in San Antonio returned indictments against officers of the Lee Company and related firms for conspiring to monopolize manufacture and control prices. Named firms include Southern Ford and Store Company, Crystal Company, Butchers and Saloonmen’s Co, and San Antonio Use Company. Officers listed include president Zilke, treasurer Hatunetner, and others. arrests expected next month. The action cites enforcement under the Texas anti-trust law though not effective until next January, with broader implications under federal law.

San Antonio Ren Grand Jury Tie Butchers and Saloonmen's Jee Company Fin San Antonio Lythie Zilke Aibe Brestgeie Ana Eitweged Siwasra Vengher Ester Hluasedie Sears Ueo

Fort Scott Man Lands State Job as Superintendent Carpenter

The state board of charities chosen John S. Wells of Fort Scott for the lead carpenter post on the new buildings and improvements at state institutions. The position is akin to superintendent in charge with a salary estimated between 60 and 1500 dollars annually plus expenses.

Fort Scott State Board of Charities John S. Well Atute

Payings Slow Hurting Cuban Tax Collectors at Matanzas

Havens and Randall report sluggish payments from Cuban sales at Matanzas. Most depositors turned over their funds late or stalled. Civil governor Pedro Retan Margourt faces delays as 37 men paid while over 60 waited. Hackmen strike for higher pay disrupts general operations under Governor General Brivkeaw. Civil governors urged to issue orders to ease disbursements and verification.

Havens Randall Matanzas Yemterdas Pedro Retan Gourt Matinxan Handall Parthe Brivkeaw Thelaead

Kidnappers Xatradited in Custody in New York City

The Barrows brothers George and Ad die were brought to NYC police headquarters after arriving from New City. Hel en Anderson or Curtle Jones was taken in after their arrival. The Forrest-Huebner Stock Co performed at Garfield Park with rain plans to move to Crawford theater. Admission was 10 cents, ladies free, and arrangements were made for stormy weather.

New York City New York George Addie Barrows Marin Clark New Ciy Helen Anderson Curtle Jones Barrows Forrest-Huebner Stock Co Garfeld Park Crawford Theater Forrent-Harbner Stuck Co Toom Garfield Park Foley Hy Sen Sheepahead Bay Eye Hanna Hoole Andten Soning Wite Audee Datehien Algraeayd Polbog Wits Wiel Andamian Efien Hanfona Ales Lane Ates Boley Jeunk Lerasty Usta Uney Eviey Garneld Lailies Holliday Park Hanes Prrrest-Hupbner Carnot Pack London Vienna Turkey Aril Thames Planing Mall Thee Lowt Gartferd Park Thomas Planing MU Chy Forrest-Huebner Stork Co A. Om Ladies Tree Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth Cuba Sherri Yall Punt Forrest-Huebner

County farmers press for rural delivery route changes

Farmers from all parts of the county petition Postmaster Guthrie about establishing rural free delivery. They urge adjustments to the Tecumseh township route to better serve nearby farms as special agent Mattiaws y drafts the route plan to maximize coverage within 2½ miles. Delivery costs are clarified and box ownership explained. A goal is improved mail access and better roads along the route.

Guthrie Topeka Pita Tecumseh Judge Guthrie Ivery Monmouth Township Mattiawsy Groum Hathaway Topeka Tl Thorugh

A Rough House at Sheephead Bay Shocks Town

A man named Foley, 30, a mechanic, accuses his wife and her daughter Hanna Ponie of trying to murder him after a violent incident at Sheephead Bay. Police report the house was ransacked, furniture damaged, and Foley sustained multiple wounds. The wife and daughter deny involvement, while Foley is hospitalized and in uncertain condition.

New York Morris Foley Ascuses Hunna Ponie Sheeowhead Bay Poles Ratys Bia

Farmer Simpson and the brindle cow scandal

In a curious tale from Amite area a farmer trades for a brindle cow said to be a remarkable milker. Jones pride turns to anger when the promised milk fails, revealing a rickety exchange and accusations of being swindled over a hefty price. The dispute centers on a single cow and the terms of sale.

Prom Tork Jois Amite Sarmer Jonen Rune Parner Jones Miles Farmer Jones Peru al Ion Mtrother Simpson Corm Uae Mic Exnakt Bumne Deney Lake Joan Jones Sore Langerman John Jones

Coup d etat reported in Manila as Aguinaldo acts dictator

Special dispatches from Manila report that Aguinaldo has dissolved the Filipino Congress and proclaimed himself dictator, a move described as a coup d etat and widening the political crisis in the Philippines.

Aguinaldo Congress London Manila

Grand Opera House Furniture Ownership Question Up for Settlement

In Topeka a district court case asks whether furniture and paraphernalia of the Grand Opera House are part of the building or separate property. Kendall claims ownership after sheriff sale while the bank asserts the furniture is integral to the house. the ruling will define the asset's status. Rev Mills visited Topeka after delivering a commencement address at the state agricultural college.

District Court Sayinies Buck Guinet le Gisendall Denver Grand Opera House Kendall St Grand Crawford Kendall Mr. Mills Topeka Berransten Fay Mills State Agricultural College W.G. Todd. Tey My Allis Bextor Susie Hallegturer Theodors Parker

Budget Vote Sums 200000 Marks for German Antarctic Quest

Reichstag budget committee approves 200000 marks toward the German Antarctic expedition. A separate decree notes a further million in gold from New York National City Bank to European steamers sailing Saturday. Total authority cited reaches 3,500,000. Paris reports Countess Esterhazy granted a divorce in civil Seine term. Local note on colored shirts and motor guarantees.

New York National City Bank Rusucloh Esterhazy Paris Seine Countess Esterhazy

Fitzsimmons Favored In Jeffries Bout Betting Surge

The Journal reports Fitzsimmons remains the street favorite to beat Jeffries with two to one odds in places and some offers of 2% to 1. Corbett, Dougherty, Carroll and others back Jeffries as training proceeds at Bath Beach and Loch Arbor. Jeffries family and handlers prepare at Coney Island as week of the match approaches.

New York the Journal Chief Devery Fitzsimmons Jeffries Jim Corbett Jefries Flch Jimmy Carroll Meaiys Samuel Austtin Harry Corbett Jin Corbet Pacific Coast Toven Jeffriew Bath Beach Grarme Siler Chicago Blrth Martin Julian Fitzscinmons Biter Siler Refer Te Siler Jettries Loch Arbor Inniiy Axbury Park N. Js Tommy Ryan Syracuse Aly Delaney Charce Hyan Die Mary Delaney Jim Dale Jack Jeffries Martin Mocus Tully Jeftrice Coney Island Plac

Minister Seized by Farmer on Revival Night Clash

C W Punk of Hillsboro Kansas reports a revival service disruption at Farmington Washington. He handcuffed Rev G J Danike and Jamile Limayer to avoid further action until Kansas authorities arrive for trial. Punk accuses Dabike of hypnotizing him on April 20 and forcing him west. He also says the minister left a witch and four children at Millsboro under county care.

C. W. Punk Marion County Spokane Wash C. W. Funk Hillsboro Kaw Farmington CG. J. Danike Jarnlie Limayer Kansas Wim Funk Dabike Mr. Punk Hie West Mr. Fink Mra. Punk Ias Millsboro

Lumsden’s Hazara Campaign Tactics Recounted

From the London Athenaeum, Harry Lumsden led 3,000 Sikh troops with 6 guns by elephant toward Muzaffarabad on the Jeehangunga. Seven thousand hill men opposed him. a clever ruse using hired villagers and a disguised bugler yielded a bloodless victory for the young commander. The report also notes theater plans and military trophies arriving at Fort Leavenworth.

London Athenaeum Harry Lumsden Hazara Kashmir Peshawar Muzaffarabad Jeehangunga Abbottabad Fred Pate Forre Huebner Stock Co Garfield Park Crawford Theater

Market Report From Associated Press Stats Journal

Wheat and oats markets show early weakness on European crop concerns with July wheat slipping while timely demand provided some support. Provisions and hogs offered mixed signals as receipts remained steady and cattle and sheep saw varied demand in a slow, unsettled trading day.

Associated Press Stats Journal Hina Sige Ste Pas Saand Timothy -Avgamy Gomorroe Reeves Scan ogWa Texuepteora EA Tiihik Lamba Snir Elipmants

Kansas City Produce Marsot Kynese Crew

Kansas City Produce Marsot Kynese Crew. June eat ea Sues, WEDEN July. 2amixed. Glo, So. CATS Ni Na. 2) Mie. 2a eae BAS0G9 0 cholve terre TEER Creamery UyGie dalty.

Kansas City Marsot Kynese Weden Cholve Terre Teer

New York Mosey Market Money On Call And Rates

Market digest notes parity shifts in New York with copper and sugar prices. Mentions exchange rates, wholesale tendencies, and index conditions amid fluctuating demand. References Mexican distilleries, coupons, and commodity chatter from brokers and firms as trading opens in late session.

Sterling Exchange Aera Ester

Grain Market News From Chicago And New York

The report notes steady wheat prices, strong exports, and favorable crop conditions. Chicago and New York traffic show gains in gold and banking, with shipments and car arrivals detailed. Market analysts expect a large wheat crop, but rain could affect harvest timing and yields. regional receipts and prices are reported across multiple cities and periods.

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