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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1898
Page
6
June 4 Fort Scott Kansas Corporal Garrett of Company F Kansas National Guards dismissed as Governor Levky ends formal militia role. State adjutant general notified unit status. discharge offered at any time.
Fragmentary report notes Father Hayden, dean of the Church of the Assumption, resisting a change in leadership. A lingering question concerns his successor and the diocese’s leadership, with unclear details remaining in the damaged text.
Father Hayden, long tied to the Assumption parish in this city for eleven years, denies rumors of papalappointment changes. He says he wishes to remain in charge here, noting friendly Topeka relations and reluctance to relocate, as a potential viewing assignment could require a Leavenworth move.
Clerks in the state auditor office completed a survey of railroad assets and insurance issues. They report costs per mile for line segments, including Transcontinental routes and connections such as the Union Pacific Kansas City Rock Island links, with totals and average valuations for equipment and lines. The report notes telegraph and telephone line assessments and mentions long distance lines being differently treated.
The twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles Sherer was celebrated at their Oakland home with June roses and pansies. About thirty guests attended a marriage ceremony by Chaplain Irwin Topeka post and a dinner. Tokens of friendship included a Helikithus club souvenir spoon presented by its president Mrs J B Gathpell. Guests departed with well wishes for many more years of happiness.
Judge Dolman reopened the Klein estate case finding fraud in 1892 that secured the dismissal of John Branner as administrator. Mrs W W Webb and Mrs Schuyler Nichols, heirs, sued. Estate valued about 55 uo with Kansas property between Birth and Sixth streets. Dolman orders Branner to fully account for property to date. Branner refuses and has given notice of appeal.
Community figures clash over leadership as Allen hands over duties and several candidates like Clark of Lawrence and S M Gaxter of Pittsburg vie for the chair. Senator Houseneider supports repatriation of the entire party while preparations for two conventions proceed in Hamilton Hall and Senate chambers.
Washington June 14 All indications point to a large gathering of teachers at the annual Nations Educational association meeting to be held from the 7th to the 12th of next month. Special attention is given to accommodations at reasonable rates with arrangements perfected. The capacity of Washington to entertain the expected throng is ample and visitors will be well cared for. Whitmore Bros., Barbers, $35 Kasav.
William Sapp traveled to Topeka and pressed that the Democrats must have at least three races on the fusion ticket. He and associates urged a joint Harmony conference with Populists, but Populists alone could not commit. J G Johnson HS Martin and others heard the proposal while Taylor Riddle and Tipton Westgate represented Populists. The plan proposed appointing a committee, with Riddle promising to take it to the Populist convention but offering no guarantee.
Fort Worth Texas June 14 The certainty of war halted the planned wedding of Army officer Adjutant William Deford of the Twentieth Kansas to Miss Anne Burnett of Fort Worth. Deford, who arrived yesterday, was to wed here but the ceremony was postponed until after the war as he is ordered to the Philippine Islands. He departed this morning for San Francisco.
Chicago June 14 P D Armour to Guy bought all of Jos Leiter cash Wheat in the northwest amounting to 4 000 000 or 5 000 000 bushels. Semi authoritative information is also obtained that Armour will take up all Leiter s wheat.
Continued report describes a disputed letter allegedly from John Collins, defense claims its contents and handwriting are being debated, and officials suggest the letter may be fake. The document is tied to a Lawrence case, with office records and postal receipts noting a 400 club Smoky Row entry amid broader market reports on corn, provisions, hogs, and metal prices.
The hearing for John Collins is moved to Monday morning in the county courthouse appellate court room. Preliminary actions may be waived and trial expected in district court this fall. Attorneys on both sides remain cautious in public statements and newspaper access is restricted.
Topeka team manager Frank Peer returns from Bi Joe clay with signing rumors. Players Mone, Mauck, Price, Ash, Markham, Thell, Bopol ar, and Strong City’s Bure Inxton are discussed as potential signings for Friday’s game. Treasury officials say the $56,000,000 loaf will likely be oversubscribed.
Chicago markets opened steady for wheat as cables from Liverpool and drought news in Russia supply concerns. Grasshopper infestations in South Dakota add to crop fears while South and Midwest harvest receipts show uneven activity. Cables report weaker Liverpool prices amid showery southwest weather.
For sale double suited carriage 212 Wier Sicha Ave, plus a Howard guitar. Also a WANTED notice seeking a girl to do work, apply at 201 Poewin.
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