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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1898

Page

5

Topeka Dramatic Club Presents at Crawford Theater

Topeka Dramatic Club to stage a program at Crawford Theater Thursday evening featuring "Mo tertous ir Hob" and "Weide ae ain," with cast including Miss Virelline Molvane and Philip Foyson among others. Captain Charles Stackhouse reports recruit stations for the Third battalion Twenty-first regiment Kanets volunteers, expecting about three recruits per station. dates listed: Thursday and Friday at Smith Center Ness, Saturday at Judeth Haye, Jane dl, Osage City, and June St.

Crawford Theater Nes Signet Topeka Pramati Orature Theater Virelline Molvane Belie Sherman Lone Morgen Philip Foyson Lean Law Aymeph Storean Robert Brown Herk of Hirceniha Banwennscogeegs BLS Hatidet Matherina Hoecrs Wernice Diss Laura Fusbent Weluling Magia Hrrans Raster Tesond Mary Ai Sting Myrily Sas Davis Marion Smith Center Hays City Osage City Charles Stackhouse Chickamauga Arnyuniet The State Journal Smith Ness Judeth Haye Jane Osage

War erupts in McPherson over water and power dispute

McPherson Kansas residents report a city water and electric company standoff after the company cut water supply and refused to supply power. The mayor and council plan to authorize a new provider, order removal of electric lamps and west poles from the city property, and threaten to have street crews cut them down if the current firm resists.

McPherson Kan MrPhetmoo Electric Ueht Company Taurus

Turbulent Front Near Salonica Reported by Telegraph

A desultory dispatch from Vienna reports ongoing engagements near Salonica in the European Turkey theater. The message notes hostile movements west of the city and a threatening posture by the Porte toward Montene STAD Peppusettation, with unsettled conditions hindering movements in the area.

Salonica Vienne Ta Albarane Ag Cieietiane Twdeo Turkey Porte

Fire damages Iowa store amid blaze at Bank of Cyariotie

A fire at a Pawns store alongside the Grig store and the Bank of Cyariotie caused several losses. Investigators assess cause as flames spread through the building and nearby outlets. Local authorities respond as residents are urged to stay clear of the area.

Eaneleatsy Iowa Bank of Cyariotie Giner Faw

Immunes Form New Montgomery Immigrant Unit

In Montgomery Alabama on June 9, a group of machine operators joined the immigrant regiments led by Taetenan and Robert Tela. The assemblage aims to support the gymunand unit within the pulmt.

Piret Immunes Montgomery Ala Digachinean Ss Icsbees

Court Grants Suit in Thames Jersey Case

The supreme court grants relief in a motion by Daly against Joseph Deller of Citivags in the matter involving Lester New York and Jans th- The shield? attachment. The attackman was granted relief by native Daly.

Buill Lester New York Jans Joseph Deller Citivags Thames Jersey Shurine, Incurious Company Natice Daly Supreme Court

Bargain Sale and Local Notices in Topeka

North Topeka social items note a bargain sale at Costley Post, a Democratic convention visit, and other community happenings. Kansas City visitors, a nursery man from Grantville, and T J Judd speak at City Park. Neighborhood guests, church events, picnics, birthdays, and domestic news fill the local page.

Costley & Post John Cromwell T Atchison Victory Lukens’ Opera Austin Munger Kansas City Ry Taylor Grantville T. J. Judd Ee Rapeef Meriden Goo Literature Club Sill Nick Wisen Anna Kelly Browning Charles Small Tittle Kate Barurituy Madison, Deen Afra Smbk TL Ewan Tepekt Avenue Mire Kate Watkina Mary Kansas Chay Rootester Hills Churcn Gurfeldpee Mixa Julia Waite Maude Gillett Barah Anderson Maregaret Carrie Sommers Julia Waite Leite Zor Paramore Kate Sonis Tom Mesure Harry Lukens Ray Dittenderfer Robert Anderson Ross Mann Olee Toughtellin Stirling Kimes Mr. Holcomb Myrtle Hetts Ethel Patterson

Don Carlos Seen in Paris for Counsel on Course

London June 1 The Paris correspondent for the Daily Chronicle reports the Spanish colony in London claims Don Carlos recently visited Paris to seek counsel from influential friends about his forthcoming course. French customs officials have been instructed to watch the coast between Saint Jean de Tuyx Southwest of Havenne and Fort du Soroi for any arms or supplies landings.

London Paris The Daily Chronicle Don Carlos Occast Saint Jean de Tux Havenne Fort du Soroi

Strikers Enjoined in Colorado for First Time

In Denver on June 15 a district court issued an injunction against about 1100 striking coal miners in the Northern district. The order bars interference with workers at Northern Coal Company and deters mine operations. Petitioners allege unlawful conspiracy and threats to damage property, marking Colorado’s first such injunction.

Denver Palmer Northern Coal Company Colorado

Bank Subscribes to 108000 Government Bonds

Officials of the National Bank of the Republic of Chicago announce the bank has subscribed for 108000 dollars worth of new government bonds. Chancellor Boggs resigns at Atpens Georgia. Topeka area details: Preston McComb’s location given with price per bushel for cherries and picking buyers noted.

Chicago National Bank of the Republic of Chicago Bank Hai Boggs Atpens Wineee University of Georgia Preston McComb Topeka Grange Hall

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Neighbors

Social and personal items from Topeka recount club meetings at Mr von Dahlen's and Stedman clubs with readings on spelling reform and poems. A May wedding at First Methodist unites Rosa Caraher and William Ward with attendants and travel plans to Kansas City. Messenger mentions numerous locals visiting, hosting guests, and club activities, with travel to Columbus and Dallas noted.

Ward Kansas City Frankie Beovilie Mabel Knowles Seneca Abcide Ware Vassar Edith Butler Will Taylor Coudrey's Port Jennie Jordan Emgairia Bean J. W. Sykes Buhop Mra Millspaugh Colorato Flenries Bidwell Kinsley Marion Kenderdine Weightman John Carter Cheaterfeld W. A. L. Thompson J. Bletcher J. 2. McClintuck Mary Frost Lake View Te “Bugle Ming Hana Nat Prosser Robert Bradford Elporado E. Foulks AL Graham Independence Viela V. Brodie Colorado Springs Bir AM. HE Crady Tyler Street Bradley Rossville Topeka Dolman Frank Shelden Chicago J. #. Sutherland Herington Mee C.F. Chute Dallas Tex Dr. Kirkpatrick Oklahoma City T. F. Canninghton Harry Saint K. P. Davis Atchison Cincinnati David Hoover St Marys CE Purviance Hien Sohn A. Dempster Omaha Neb The Knights God Ladies At Homer Low Fort Worth Helianthus Club J. T. Gatehall Teesday United Presbyterian Church J. W. Robinson and Son Scampne Missouri

Soldiers Rejoice Over Possible Tampa Move From Camp Thomas

At Hilary Park Georgia June 15 soldiers in Camp Thomas discuss a rumored transfer of fifteen regiments to Tampa within days. Officers withhold confirmation, but troops expect orders from Major General Brooke. First Mississippi infantry receives Springfield rifles as drills continue and supplies are boosted with new tents and hymn books for all soldiers.

Hilary Park Camp Thomas Tampa Itis Inpuimole Credter Generel Brooke New York Pitth Pennsylvania Ohio Marmidgcotts Army Ufe Mississippi Kentucky Cavalry Bradley Second Wisconsin First Corps Wakeman FP. Young WK. Wright Camp Alger Nyr Chivkamaura Park Department of Subintense M.C

Bombardment and skirmish near Havana harbor

June 14 report from Havana describes American cruisers and a Dutch vessel engaging coastal batteries at the entrance to the harbor. Spanish return fire injures several onshore troops while American ships withdraw. A gunboat delivers a message of truce as negotiations on prisoner exchanges surface amid ongoing hostilities.

Conyricht Havana Sune Juuge de Cuba Castile del Murro Catto de la Borane Socopa Lanse Weening Minday Ute Balleros Ehiranes Santiago Barbar Eoan Barauth Momisy Deuimervhaniman Glentieees Cruser Damain Zim Ramos Flecha Ber Santiago d Cabs Merrimac Genheal Biasco Aibeine Madea Audjeete Pui Zanguns de Wayans

Dedication of Kansas Building at Omaha Exposition

Loyal Kansans urged to travel to Omaha for the dedicatory exercises on June 22, 1888. The Santa Fe Route is touted as a Kansas institution offering one fare plus 32 for the round trip, with tickets on sale June 15, 20, 31 and July 22, limited to July 1.

Kansas Omaha Exposition Omaha Santa Fe Kansas Institution Topeka Agent Santa Fe

Kiniston Harbor Jamaica Portrait Amid War News

A dispatch from Kiniston Harbor Jamaica describes the city with its narrow streets and 7000 residents, of whom about 6000 are white. Women carry supplies on their heads, bazaars aid street cleaning, and mountains frame an historic interior. The piece reflects longing for peaceful study amid looming war news from Santiago de Cuba 160 miles away.

Va Associsted Press Associated Press Kiniston Harbor Jamaica West Iniies Kiniston Santiogo de Cuba

Sea Cable News Rooms Amid War Dispatch Delays

Report from the Caribbean coast describes cable and telegraph operations from Port Antonio to Kingston, rates to New York, and the perilous dispatch boats. Correspondents face official holds, gifts, and danger from both Spaniards and American fire as they rush war news.

Gove Engdeh Santiago de Cubs Port Antonio Kingston Cabile New York West India Cable Company Lve Lsy West Indies United States Nes Cuba Dispatch Huytion Utim Hayti Hmit

Havana Far From Capturable Says English Courier

London reports from Kingston Jamaica by Sir J J Whigham state Havana’s garrison and volunteers total about 50100 with daily enrollments. prices steady coal scarce but abundant corn meal and rice. Spanish troops healthy Cubans leaning toward Spain. Defenses strengthened two hundred guns plus six 12 inchers. Capture may require 75000 American troops.

Havana London Standard Kingston Jamaica J. J. Whigham Talbot Cuba Whisham Whigham Spain Messopara

Trap for Rent by the Hour or Day in Kingston Jamaica

Kingston Jamaica correspondent reports a trap advertised for rent by the hour or day for single or double teams. Watsons livery at Seventh and Van Buren offers colored shirts waists and dancing colors. Peerless Steam dry. Whitmore Bros Barbers 835 Kas av.

Watson van Buren Peerless Steam Dry Whitmore Bros., Barbers

Assails Fusion by Midwestern Reform Rally in Omaha

Creighton hall hosts nearly a hundred reform press members led by Maltum Parks and Paul Vandervoort. Mayor Moores attends as General Willam Philips responds. Burkitt laments Democrats, denounces fusion amid Populist recall of Nashville conference and calls for sustained reform efforts to revive the party.

Omaha National Reform Press Association Creighton Hall Texas Maltum Parks Paul Vandervoort Moores Willam Philips Marietta HLW Richard Son Expenliig Franc Burkitt Okslowa Miss Sayin Memphis People's Party Greenback Union Tvbor Nashville Tenn Poputium

Sacrifices and surrender echo across vast prairie plains

Fragmentary lines speak of sacrifices and surrender within a nation of 70 raliitons on a prairie. The text hints at captives and a command to "Walk the plains" as hope wanes under compulsion. Names, places, or dates are unreadable in the fragment.

Fifth District Congressman Vincent Returns Home

Congressman Vincent came home from Washington to care for his mother and may adjourn soon if her health permits. He discusses war policy, Cuba, and the money question, noting support for the Republican party amid national issues and district sentiment. He also mentions the Chesterfield Hotel in Topeka being under new management by Charles L. Wood.

Tness Calla Clay Center Vincent Washington Cyen Abetet Cuba Congress United States Republican Party Europe Shermsey

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