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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1898

Page

6

Commander Hawley to Lead New Recruit Hunt at Lake

Commander Hawley returns to the mauve department to secure additional sailors for the wave. He has left 13 men at Norfolk and Chicago Militiamen respond eagerly to the government call. He will travel from Washington to Detroit then Sagview Michigan to meet the recruiting board and proceed to Pensacola Florida for thorough training before boarding.

Hawley Washington Fhawley Mauve Department Norfolk Chicco Oflver Chicago Detroit Sagview Mich Chree Ragiteer Webster Warkeon Pensacula Fla

Preachers Object to Display "To Hell with Spain" Posters

Chicago June 9 The Chicago Presbytery at a special meeting passed a resolution urging Mayor Harrison to order police removal of Pieago billboards showing the slogan To hell with Spain Remember the Maine

Spain Chicago Chicago Presbytery Harrison Maine

Compromise bill details on revenue taxes and duties

Washington June 3 the conference report on the war revenue bill was submitted to the house. It outlines Senate provisions on stamps for fermented liquors and life insurance, corporate taxes, ticket stamps, and duties on imports. The house and senate exchange revisions including tonnage, coinage, and cigarette taxes, with a plan to consider the report shortly after adjournment.

Washington House Senate Cmpany Dingley

Linen and Damask Sale at Discount Prices

Advertises large lines of Turkey Red and Coffee Colored Damasks at deep discounts. Friday sale features pieces worth 20 cents at 12 of a cent, Turkey Red Table Damask 40 cents at 22 cents, and various pieces at 50 cents for 26 cents. Special prices on Towers and Napkins offered to attract shoppers to the department.

Dress Goods Sale: Patterns and Suits Deeply Discounted

Dress goods sale repeats Wednesday and Thursday with 25 suit patterns valued at 4.50 to 6.00 offered at 3.00 each. Friday and Saturday feature 26 suits valued 3.50 to 4.50 at 2.50 each. Limited stock, first come, first served. pick from latest styles and patterns.

Ribbons on sale at half price in large lot closing out

Large collection of plain and fancy ribbons offered at 50 percent off. 75 pieces of fancy striped and plaid ribbons priced at 60 cents on the dollar to clear them out while fresh styles remain. Elegant bargains and stylish options touted for quick sale.

Adams Express Robbed on Philadelphia to New York Route

A New York express report states an Adams Express car attached to the New York express left Philadelphia yesterday and was broken open along the line. The incident occurred on the Pennsylvania Railroad Western express near Trenton with car No. 6422 entered and robbed between Harrisburg and Jersey City. Authorities acknowledge the robbery while specifics about extent remain unclear.

New York Adams Express New York Express Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Western Express Trenton Pennsylvania Company Harrisburg Jersey Cra Rt

Unclear Robbery Details Leave Questions Open

The traffic superintendent provided few specifics about a recent robbery. He declined to reveal the amount stolen and suggested the car might have followed the express car without a messenger. He noted beliefs that tramps may have broken in but did not confirm what was taken.

Ture Sperintendent Zimmerman

Nominations For Major Generals And Colonels Released

The president sent nominations to the Senate for the volunteer army to include a major general J Warren Keifer of Ohio and brigadier generals John P S Gobl of Pennsylvania William J Compton of New York. Regular army appointments list Lt Col Henry E Noyes and multiple cavalry officers for captain and lieutenant ranks along with volunteers A A Wiley Alabama and commissary officers Thomas H Simms Arkansas James B N Stuart Virginia Carroll M Mercer Maryland and George W Stouch chief commissary Third US Infantry.

Washington Senates Volunteer Army J. Warren Keifer Ohio John P. S. Gobl Pennsylvania Wiliam J. Compton New York Regular Army Henry E. Noyes Second Cavalry William A. Rafferty Leutenant Argulas G. Heentsse Feith Chivalry Joseph T. Dickman Third Cavalry John FP. Reynolds Landis William J. Johnson Tenth Cavalry Wim. H Osborn First Cavalry John Ft. Williams Third Artillery George L. Anderson Fourth Artillery A. A. Wiley Alabama Volunteer Infantry Thomas H. Simms Arkansas James B. N. Stuart Virginia Carroll M. Mercer Maryland George W. Stouch United States Infantry

Red Tape Delays Truce Talks At Kingston Harbor

In Kingston Jamaica Admiral Sampson urges a prisoner exchange involving Lieutenant Hobson and his group. A truce envoy Vessel Vixen landed at harbor entrance with terms for prisoners from a prize at Cienfuegos. Admiral Cervera delays action, referring the matter up chain to military authorities amid prolonged indecision.

Kingston Jamaica Sampson Hobson Merrimac Meutenant Martiehead Cienfuegos Cervera Bianco

Law graduates sworn in at state university ceremony

The largest number of lawyers ever admitted to the State supreme Court were sworn in today by Deputy Clerk Fritch. The graduating class from the state university law school, chaperoned by Dean James W. Green, took the oath and will receive certificates of admission to practice. Names include George R. Allen Alberta M. Bennett Harry Albert Bolinger Wellington Walton Bryant and many others.

State Supreme Court Fritch Law School of the State University James W. Green Green Akes W. Kitchell Kitchen & Marburg Dana. C. MacVivar Topeka Supreme Court George R. Allen Alberta M. Bennett Harry Albert Bolinger Wellington Walton Bryant James Joseph Bulger Thomas Montgomery Corwin Willian Longo Cronk William Gliyton Dickey David Miller Eckman Fred Roscoe Ellis Albert Sidney Foulks John Ira Games Moses William Games Samuel Griffith Bertrand Dewey Hamill Jake Louis Hammon Benjamin Harvey Hancock Fred Milo Harris George P. Hayden Richard F. Hayden Joseph Wouldren Frank &. House Charles Citton Julian Thomas Jackson Simpson Kelly Carl E. Kimpton Willim H. Kitchell Walter Adonis Leyton Jacob Markley Edwin B. Morgan James Wallace Metsker Frank J. McKay Harry W. McLaughlin Dana Collies McVicer Cassius Tindall Nethart Alfred Harvey Noyes Herman A. Olston Myron de Vere Rafter Hessie M. Reid Burton Emory Saylor Ernest Guy Simpson Arthur Collins Sloan Fred Speak May Hotchkiss Spencer Claudius Chalmers Stanley Samuel Vernon Stewart Samuel Morris Strawn Arthur Leonard Howell Street Charles Clifford Towner Maurice Vann van Meter Nathaniel Anthony Wail Alonzo D. Wilcox W. Clyde Wolfe

Kansas Christian Endeavor Union Holds Eleventh Annual Conclave

The State Convention meets in Topeka with delegates arriving by train and lodging assignments. The opening session occurs at First Presbyterian with Dr. J. D. Countermine delivering an address titled For Acquaintance Sake. President F. D. Vincent of Seneca will give the annual address, followed by Rev. B. O. Aylesworth of Denver on The Possibilities. Music by Professor Samuel Tracy accompanies the program.

Kansas Christian Endeavor Union Topeka Delecalen First Congregational Church First Presbyterian J. D. Countermine First Presbyterian Church F. D. Vincent Seneca B. O. Aylesworth Denver Samuel Tracy

Consul Banished Over Harbor Secrets

A St Thomas dispatch reports Walter Bett, secretary of the British consulate at San Juan, banished by Porto Rico Governor General Macias after 50 hours detention and alleged mistreatment. The incident followed suspicions Bett shared United States harbor mine details with authorities, triggering protests from Consul General Crawford and international tensions.

New York St. Thomas Danish West Indies Cvports Chac Macks Porto Rico Walter Bett San Juan Crawford Bett United States San Juan Harbor Ueht Ba Lehul Macias Admiral Sampson General Mucias Hanna Navy Department Hatha Rett Gen. Macias

Bombardment of Santiago Tengs Quaker Guns and Fleet Losses

London reports Kingston dispatch on Monday bombardment of Santiago de Cuba. Spanish batteries fired heavy Krupp guns. ships like Marblehead New Orleans and Vizcaya engaged. Quaker guns at Cuban HQ reportedly served. several ships damaged, terrain scarred, Morro area altered by shelling. The Yankee fleet and militia actions described with varying effectiveness.

London Nee Post Kingston Jamaica Suntiaxe Peymiler Simpaon Cantereu Schiey Butterten Caen Santiago Montserrat el Nortey Flebttris Morro Castle Marblehead New Orleans Vizcaya Yhe Furor Caye Smith Bar Te

European intervention not backed by U S officials

Washington reports show no state department or foreign posts confirming a Paris London Standard claim that France and Russia are exchanging notes on submitting Asiatic island occupation questions to an international congress. Diplomats deem the report fanciful and note Europe remains quiescent on intervention and peace topics.

Washington, D. C State Department Paris London Standard France Russia United States of Islands Europe

Fragmentary Protest Notes on International Law Violation

Incomplete OCR text references protests against a violation of international law by a country. Mentions times not advised and references to Spaliea Tioent protest 19. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible.

Ing Fortines Cf Spaliea Tioent

Miss Cisneros Weds Carbonel in Baltimore Ceremony

Miss Evangeline Cisneros, famed for a dramatic escape from a Spanish prison in Havana, married Carlos F. Carbonel in Baltimore at noon. The couple left for Washington an hour later with Carbonel who aided in her earlier rescue.

Baltimore Evangeline Cisneros Havana Carlos F. Carbonel Washington

Queen Regent Suffering Ill Health in Madrid

Madrid correspondent reports the queen regent is in poor health and rarely appears publicly. She reportedly drives daily in the wilderness behind the palace, with little public presence noted.

London Madrid The Daily News

COL Lindsey to recruit and regional troop movements

A telegram from the State Journal notes Colonel Lindsey and his recruitment party depart for Kansas today to follow the pattern of previous regiments, recruiting in the territory that supplied the Twenty second regiment. Governor Leedy has not been notified yet but officials expect no resistance. Also mentioned are a convention in Columbus and a military report to General Lee, plus an ad for Beggs Hair Renewer with a Nevada, Missouri testimonial.

The State Journal Today Dunn Lorine Jube Tw State Journal Lindsey Therultine Kansas A.M. Marvicy Leedy Aesistants Topeka

Sighting the Merrimac wreck near Morro castle while the Triton observes

On the Triton off Santiago June 3 9 from Fort Antonio June 9 a view of the Merrimac wreck shows ten feet of smokestack and mast in about seven fathoms of water not blocking the channel fully. Spanish security would be better served by blowing it but may avoid it to maintain ingress and egress. A rowboat studied the wreck which holds 2000 tons of coal likely of no salvage value.

Santiago Fort Antonio Hobson Morro Castle

State Journal Led With Early Stanley Nomination

The State Journal used direct wire links from Hutchinson auditorium to its office and was first to announce Stanley’s nomination in the 11 o clock edition last night. Hi L Bevelle, Western Union Topeka telegraph manager, pushed for best wire connections between Hutchinson, the convention hall, and Topeka.

the State Journal Hutchinson Auditorium Stanley the & O Elock Hi. L. Bevelle Western Union Telegraph Office Topeka Hutchinson Convention Hall

Market Report From June 3 Wheat and Corn Movements

June 3 market report notes wheat futures gaining on Liverpool readings with July up 1d and a mixed summer harvest outlook. Corn and oats show higher start from wet weather, with July contracts shifting upward and preservation of shipping demand. Provisions trade remains heavy with July pork and lard advancing, while barley cash prices cited and Western stock receipts in cattle market noted as steady.

Wnience Henry Taliaml Stra Gables Liverpool Stors Compu Chen Gorn Esa Northwestern Bedels Wewlke

Market notes and cattle prices in early Chicago listing

The report lists steers and cows with varying counts and prices, noting higher cattle demand and firmer trading. It references hog receipts, hog and steer market shifts, and Chicago price levels for wheat, corn, oats, and cash cattle as part of a broader market page.

Market Glimpses Across Exchanges

A fragmented note hints at buying or selling violence across various exchanges in the country, suggesting broader trade activity and regulatory scrutiny without specific names or dates. The message implies a generalized market dynamic rather than a defined transaction.

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