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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1898

Page

6

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Event

Social and personal items recount a large reception hosted by Mrs Garvey and Mrs Spencer at Mrs Garvey’s home. Guests wore white and pink, with flowers, a canopy backdrop, and a minty refreshment table. Many Topeka residents and visitors are noted, including Miss Olive Gundry, Miss Nettie Biker, and Mrs Garvey, with ongoing travels and city visits mentioned.

Garvey Mra OG Spencer Mra. Garvey Alan Corner Anlatelle Troutman Bepalese Olive Gundry Nettle Biker Logler Kellam Fotis McClintock Reberra Rogers Howers Mika Mary Thomson Mutel Quickey Mies Gussie Pulder Misses Mery Essie Chum- Derlaly Wiary Tpmaine Mma Hustenton Theiece Amnila Garvey Tre Withey Sear Midas Wronk Willard Tena Alegandes White A.D. Gre Krank Bo J.C. McClintock Charles Muntyck Della Kelson Kian Srlth Apeed Hushws Ml Nin A. H. Vanier Fiardine James A. H. KE Oyerkhott Wil Eastman Siehta Peene R Mirs J. W. Shalterive Puutnat Rossing- Yow Dining

Ten federal prisoners moved on siemer van from Alaska

Seattle June 7 United States Marshal Shoup reports ten federal prisoners bound for trial await sentencing under instruction of the court. The jurors returned indictments against most defendants, with only two exceptions. Bonds posted and defendants held for further action as the case proceeds.

Seattte Wash Alaska United States Shoup Bitka Hanhiin Alunan Hennum Wean Beve Culley Jude Jule

McKinley Pledges Favorable Action on Hawaiian Annexation

A Washington dispatch says the Hawaiian annexation resolution will pass the Senate by end of next week. The administration weighs plans for formal possession of Hawaii and flying the American flag over the islands. Admiral Miller may lead transfer duties, with Philadelphia prepared for sea, and Honolulu ceremonies to hinge on congressional action and circumstances. President will appoint the first island governor, possibly Dole, as a transfer unfolds.

New York Washington Senate 2Cavnistration Phans Adimdrat Miller Belize Jude Philadelphis Honolulu Hawaii United States Rer Congress Islands Dole Miller

Senate to take up Hawaii annexation tomorrow

Washington reports the senate will consider the House resolutions for Hawaii annexation after convening. Davis, chair of foreign relations, reported favorably on the resolutions and will move to proceed with consideration tomorrow afternoon. Recruits for College Company Captain W C Stevenson, Twenty first Kansas, will visit Colonel Lindsey's office tomorrow at 2.20 to receive recruits.

Senate Washington Davis Mint Commie House W. C. Stevenson Company A Twenty-first Kansas FC. Lindsey

Bribe to Germany Scheme Allegedly Reached Far Asia

A Shanghai dispatch reports Admiral Von Daelrichis left Nagasaki for Manila with German instructions to block Admiral Dewey. The plan allegedly involved a German offer to seize the Caroline Islands as a base for operations.

The Terrible Vesuvius in Unseen Naval Power Rise

A sensational 19th century piece depicts the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius as a game changing weapon. It claims her three 15 inch pneumatic guns can deliver devastating loads of nitro gelatin, with cited demonstrations and imperial reactions illustrating potential shifts in naval warfare.

New York United States Santiago Harbor Army Navy Ericcson Monitor de Borden Wilmot Wilmot Nictharev Don Pedro Brazil Baldums da Geman Sid Pather Fort Hamilton Dom Pedro Mello Admiral de Gama Toa Janeiro da Gare Anguin Presidio Noar San Franciscy Vesuvius

Distemper in Camp at Camp Thomas Hits War Horses

Distemper in camp at Chickamauga Park causes government losses of about 20 horses due to bad weather. Regimental drills and inspections proceed as new regiments arrive to join forces, with recruits from Arkansas and other sections. Authorities investigate the Midway disorder as court action looms in Walker County.

Chickamauga Park Prsramme Camp Thomas Georgia Rome Ly- Ye Statién Itteit Iquer Xaibling Henry Rome, Ga Cirenit Fourt Wright Walker County Guy, Atkinson Gen. Wales A. Read A. V Pepot Euc- Stance Chattapooka Tenn

Spanish War Dispatch Quarrels Persist Over Morro Fort Actions

A Havana report describes ongoing skirmishes and accusations about cruelty toward wounded after U S landings. It notes Spain’s army clings to Morro fortifications as Dillon and Vinvark accounts clash, while American prisoners are cited as evidence of strict discipline and swift punishment for misconduct.

Madeid Ravier Havana Crim Mure Obare Calmare al Morro

Panic in Camp as 3000 Horses Stampede Through General Carpenter Brigade

A June 17 report from Tarps, Fis, describes 3000 horses and mules breaking from corrals and stampeding through General Carpenter's brigade in a Washington district camp. Tents, a kitchen, and camping gear were destroyed while men shouted to no avail. No injuries reported.

Washington Fis Clore Carpenter District of Columbia Tans New York The Star District of Columny Tampa Fla

Twenty-first Kansas letter from Chickamauga hospital camp

Mrs P B Plumb of Emporia reports to Miss Meacham from Camp Thornes Chickamauga Ga June 3 1998 on hospital needs for the Twenty first Kansas asking for hospital funds and direct purchases of cots sheets nightshirts and medicines. She notes division hospitals forming and funds from regimental canteens aiding other units while lamenting inadequate per regimental equipment and requesting pepsin pancreatin and tonic remedies.

Twenty-first Kansas P. B. Plumb Emporia T. C. Biddle Camp Thornes Chickamauga PB. Plumb Meacham Chattanooga Third Corps New York Horlick

Message from T C Biddle on relief efforts and Cuba

A fragmentary letter expresses that money will best relieve needs and hopes for aid to Cuba. The writer signs as T C Biddle and mentions wealth as a key contribution and the desire to deploy help if ordered to Cuba. The text reflects fundraising sentiment and personal appeal in a historical context.

Cuba WBY Abs Tweney Biddle

Still Besieged In Washington As Appointments Pushed

Washington in June reports a routine loan for army and navy appointments. Members of both parties pressed for minor roles for their candidates including Platt Pritoria Bennett Hurley Tate Evans and Little. Comptroller Dawer backed Mr Bieclow for waxmaster in the army. Secretary Gage spoke of bend issues and a Republic reception followed by a teachers delegation from Shippensburg.

Washington Army Navy Congress Senatore Platt Pritoria Bennett Hurley New York Tate Georgia Evans Ees House Dawer Mir. Bi Tim Very Fule Twaith Gesnite Republic Toachers Stu Shippensburg

Twentieth Kansas volunteers head to San Francisco

About 220 volunteers are sent to join the Twentieth Kansas regiment with detachments led by Captain Clark Adjutant Deford and Captain Billiott departing by the Santa Fe Rock Island and Santa Fe routes. They expect arrival in San Francisco Sunday and Monday.

Twentieth Kansas Regiment San Princisco Clark Sante Pe Adjutant Deford Rock Island Billiott Samte Fe San Francisco

German Elections in Berlin Reichstag Results Report

Berlin results from 274 districts show 18 Conservatives 5 Imperialists 68 Centrists 4 Reform Party 4 National Liberals 2 Radical Unionists 3% Social Democrats 5 Poles 1 Dane and 4 Guelphs elected. Second ballots to be held in 130 districts.

Berlin Reform Party

Into the Coal Pit Injury at Granada Station

Night coal heaver No Barclay of Granada on the Santa Fe was severely bruised after being thrown into a coal pit while coaling an engine. He was taken home to Corbin with injuries not deemed fatal and hopes for improvement.

Barclay Granada Santa Fe Ter Nn Bso Corbin

Populist Committees Formed and Alumni Meet at Topeka High

The Populist state central committee named sub committees including Taylor Ritile Tipton Clark J. Westgate and H B Scheeffer. Ways and means led by C Bradshaw W Ciock Andrew Shearer Pierre 1 i 1 Prose Press and campaign literature by Grant Haevineten BE Kies Curt Vrouman C it Ommens Bert Logan. The Topeka alumni association held its annual meeting at the high school with Arthur Callaham presiding. Otis Hungate spoke to the class of 1898. Max Wardail responded. County Attorney A P Jetmore, Miss Bessie Boughton and Ralph Saukes spoke as well. Officers were elected: President Aaron Poter more and Secretary Miss Belle Stagg. A vice president was elected from each represented class.

State Central Committee Taylor Ri Tile Wot. Tipton Hos. Clark J. Westgate H. B. Scheeffer Ways and Memers C. Bradshaw W. Ciock Andrew Shearer Pieree Grant Haevineten BE Kies Curt Vrouman C. It. Ommens Bert Logan Topeka Scnno Arthur Callaham Olass Otis Hungate Max Wardail A. P. Jetmore Topeka Fighh School Bessie Boughton Ralph Saukes Aaron Potermore Belle Stagg Alumni Association

Andrew Patrick Dead at New Philadelphia Ohio

Andrew Patrick dies from paralysis in New Philadelphia Ohio. He was a Carmiliae Meure in Topeka and father to Charles and Frank Patrick of this city. He owned several business houses in Topeka, including one housing Greenwald & Co. and another on Sixth Street north of Kansas Avenue. Moody for Camp Merritt.

Byron Roberts Andrew Patrick New Philadelph Ohio Patrick Topeka Charles Frank Patrick Greenwald & Co Sixth Kansas Avenue Quincy Street

Market Flat as Wheat and Corn Fall in Early July

Wheat prices weakened across markets amid lower Liverport and weak demand. Corn and oats followed, with shipping slower and prices drifting lower while provisions softened and hog futures edged down.

Thiear Enaluth Wanye Nate Heat Scott Scott Ny Stgo. Hrmed Up To 0 Ve Eo 3 Ip Bye, Then Declined To 2C.ovisions Prates

Mixed Market Notes From Kansas City and New York

Market reports detail native cattle, hogs, and sheep with Texas buyers and shipments. Kansas City panels show representative sales, prices for cows and steers, and a lively hog market with strong sheep demand, while New York quotes money markets, bonds, and bullion amid war news.

Emeeres Rue Tenesti Texas

Fragmented Classified Notice From An Old Newspaper

Erratic ad text lists exchanges and jobs with many garbled phrases. Mentions seeking a nurse, hands, and employment agency references. Contains scattered names, addresses, and fragmented phrases unsafely preserved.

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