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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1898

Page

5

Money For New Yorkers At Camp Thomas

June 20 at Camp Thomas reports arrival of Gen Mealy and staff from New York to pay troops, with about 150000 dollars allocated. Arrival drew crowds and provisions were rushed to support drafts. work on park services and guard instructions proceeded, highlighting hospital cases and a wandering private, with warrants for insanity and expected western supply shipments.

Chickemaues Park Canp Thomas Mealy New York United States Volunteers Bob Morden Ar Sapdiy Fleat Diviniitn Geers Adets Ome Che First Army Corpe Majur T. Clath Henry N. Patton Michican Regheeht Thomas Col Gardner Patton Phid Adjutant Clough Wisconsin W.B. Morrow Botrth Ohi Infantry Lyons View Asylum Recorder Hope Evelmental Art Company Diits Todmyr

No-To-Hae for Fifty Cents Ad Promises Cure

An old advertisement touts No-To-Hae as a guaranteed habit cure for fifty cents. It claims strong relief for weak wallets and improved health, citing Peerless Steam Laundry at 112 West sth as the contact point.

Ls West

Brakeman Chris of Santa Fe Hurt In Yard Attack

Brakeman EB W Chris of the Santa Fe was injured when a tramp threw a coupling peg at him in the Argentine yards. A lantern strike caused a broken leg as he attempted to board the car. Police later arrested Moses Rosenbach and William Coljing, with Rosenbach suspected of the assault.

Eb.w. Chris Santa Fe Biss Chris Iim Ha Wat Browebe Moses Rosenbach William Col~ Jing Rosenbach Ken Chris Iden Baed Hin Hie Banta Fe

Campaign Against Vice Attracts Attention At Church

Rev G D Olden's lecture on "The Dens of Vice and Three Intvenes Upon the Young People of the Race" drew a packed audience at First African Baptist Church. He warned that dens of vice draw crime into the city, urging action by moral citizens and condemning the criminal element. The event featured Whitman sisters, a paper by Clarence Sirisha mang, and a concluding appeal for reform.

G. D. Olden First African Baptist Church Lixten GD. Olden Whitmat George W. Hilsh Clarence Sirisha Thiesoto Rell Obiwa Tre Ione Cily Olden

Social and Personal News From Topeka Area

Topeka social and guest notices list numerous visitors and residents. Names include Mire Inve Scott of Burlington with Mrs J W F Hughes in Potwin and Chicago ex-Topekan on a return visit home. Several meetings planned with clubs and auxiliaries, plus trips to Lawrence Kansas City Omaha Denver and Lincoln for events and summer plans.

Derthick Club von Dehlen Roomea D. P. Paxton Uttle Joy Minsouri Nebraska Mire Inve Scott Burnington Kan J. W. F. Hughes Potwin Ae Ncan Chicaxo Topeka B.S. Thomas FR. Millspaugh F. RR. Millapangh FE. &Thomas S. Sheldon J. Wsykes Clugston Sam Durkivon Lawrence Woman’s Auxiliary FE. D. Huger Las Repe Dan Lane St Marys Hinthman Vespaseisa Club Clement Smith Tai Polk Street Igs Bishop Millspaugh Prior Lake Minn Clarkson F. R. Millspaugh Omatra Kittle Lindsay Ven Valkenturg Ie H. 8. Lindsay Minnie Marsh Henry Williams Ressie Stewart Kansas City W. J. Endeliff Robert Mason Rossville F A. Lewis Ona St Fadil Mackinac Mich G. A. Wall Albuquerque FL Madison, Jr Justice Brewer Aaron Jetimers Denver Vesta Basser Colorado Strings Marie Ketson Beulah Parker Leavenworth Clarence Sterne San Diego Cal J C Fulton Lizele Wilson Edgar Clark Colorado Springs Mary Wiley KE. &. Morris Meenie Hambleton Omaha Walter Noble Atchison Link Downese Wamego Topeke Ernest Robinson Wingert Dawghter Minste Walter de Herzen Marie Hagen Chortle Gilpin Pueblo de Rats Iney McTerne Barney Sherdon St. Marys John Green Beloit Dolly Zimmerman Omake Lincoln Neb Nellie Lincoln

Peruvians React to Senate Approval of International Accord

Lima citizens greet news from the United States senate approving the prefect for an international accord linking Peru and other South American nations. The message came via Galveston and was received with evident enthusiasm.

Lima Peru Galveston Tex United States Senate

Bank of Commerce succeeds private bank at Marion

Local notes report Cy Leland and several men traveling to Washington with others. A bank change is noted as the State Bank of Commerce is formed in Marion replacing the private Bank of Commerce. Subscriptions for a war loan are advertised by the Bank of Topeka.

Cy Leland Washington George A- Clark W. EL Spanley Frank Grimes W.C. Edwards W. Pater Harry Fichter Bank of Topeka iTpran~ Inc Tressurer Mery Te Heicht

Great Rock Island Route schedules daily trains to Oman and Topeka

The Great Rock Island Route runs four trains daily to Oman and Topeka at 7.30 a.m. Details promise prompt service for tmun ry work with no extra charge and advertise Peerless Steam Laundry.

Great Rock Island Oman Topeka

German Policy Viewed Through English Language Lens

The English view argues Germany seeks balance with Anglo-Saxon nations and not conflict with Washington. It posits the Kaiser desires unity among Germans, fears Slavic pressure, and sees providence in kinship with English-speaking peoples as a potential rock of deliverance in future crises.

London Philippines United States Ber-lin Washington Kaiser North Sea Danube Caeoh Germen Prague Fieistein Posen Germany Ami America

Spain's New Socket and the Navy Hoax Tale

London reports quote Cadiz’s Morning Post correspondent claiming Captain Amnon seeks a powerful new socket to create a water displacement engulfing an ironclad. The minister admits unlimited credit for war materiel and vows to strengthen fleets and send ships to Manila. Captain Rumm fears Cervera would miss a chance for praise exchanges with the Americans.

London Cadiz Morning Post Amnon Ishumentath Philippines Tum Manila Rumm Cerwinced Cervera

Sagasta Views on German Interference in the Philippines

London dispatch notes that officials doubt German plans to annex the Philippines while Emperor William II reigns. The Madrid Times quote says Germany will use proper channels to reveal aims, while Senor Sagasta hints Berlin seeks compensation if the political balance in the Far East shifts.

London Madrid The Times Drewe Germany Far East

Key West Safe From Yellow Fever Despite Me Feary Report

Excerpt reports Key West considered healthy with seven fever-free years yet notes reappearance of yellow fever in Me Feary Mississippi. Article mentions proposed garrison fever hospital and detention camp, approval delays, marines to Guantanamo hospital, waterborne dysentery, and weathering conditions affecting wounded ships.

Key West Associated Press Fis United States Hoca Chita Guantanamo Marine Here Cieban Bute Key Wi

A Picnic's Sad Ending in Wager

A picnic party returning from Benton Park in Wager collided with a street car on the Southern Electric road. George Bellenson is fatally injured, Julius Bader wounded in the head, William Hilden hurt internally. two others with minor injuries. The wagon wreck scattered occupants as frightened horses bolted away.

St Lawn sine_o Benton Park Strees George Bellenson Julius Bader Willam Hilden

Mayor Fellows to Appoint Police Judge and Clean Up Force

Mayor Fellows announced plans to appoint L S Ferry as police judge under the new order, saying the city needs an honest, fearless police chief and that several jointists have offered to quit. He stressed enforcing laws, avoiding a wholesale purge, and urged council input to select the right candidate.

Fellows Ferry Tudee Percy Cercet Popeeeae Thorpe Perows Sing Polite Chist Sterte

Licenses for Sale of Liquor Granted in Topeka by U S Government

The Topeka record lists 108 government liquor licenses issued to retail dealers. Names include Lee Jones, Ben Jordan, S. Jones, A. C. Kingaman, CW. Kohl, D. a Keene, W. A. Karr, W. F. Luke, A Lord, Frank Long, Christ Majer, Merritt & Huberts, Miller Pharmacy, Mrs. Maud Ogden, Frank Raynor, Topeka Turners, Scandinavian Benefit Society, Sons of Herman, Mechanics' Union, and many others. Also noted are North Topeka operations and multiple firms such as Anteuser-Busch Brewing Wholesale Co. and Kaw O. M. B Lodge, with additional individual and organization listings.

Topeka U.S M. W. Sutton Internal Revenue Kansas Lee Jones Ben Jordan S ©. Jones A.C. Kingaman CW. Kohl D. A Keene W. A. Karr W. F. Luke Lord Frank Long Limenu Christ Majer A. H. Merrell Mechanics’ Union Miller Pharmacy Edward Mosler Wm. Miller Amos Morris Alice’ Manning J. W. Marshall Thomas Mooney H. Franker Merritt & Huberts Kaneus Avenue Norton & Fenner W. F. Niece Maud Ogden Frank Raynor Emmett Rowley CH. Roof B. PF Sim Princes Brown Bradshaw & Verliz John Brown C. T. Bradshaw William Bradshaw N.C. Cave Mary L. Chaycots Cain & Cramer Campbell & Schaffer C. V. Curtis Nick Chiles

Destructive flood fears over dam project near Oakland

Residents south and east of the bend fear high water will wash away property as unfinished mill race work poses ongoing risk. The Horseshoe area sees erosion, with farms shrinking from nine acres to four as the river encroaches, threatening islands and long established holdings.

Oakland R. B. Glascow Frank Durett Patrick Brothers Gus Leseman D. Childs F. Roce Adam Waildreich Waidiich Weil

Mortgage Rumors Over River Property Ownership Questioned

Inquiries arise whether the mortgage ties grant ownership of half the Kansas River to the mortgagee or to the Enerentes Company if the loan is sourcalized, raising questions about who holds title to half the river boundaries.

Enertenes Company Kansas

Kansans urged to aid hospital needs of Kansas regiments

Mrs. Alice King from this city leads a drive to supply the hospital department of Kansas volunteers overseas. After visiting Chickamauga she reports sickness, lack of cots, worn clothes, and minimal rations among the troops. She plans to mobilize Kansas women to raise money for medicines, clothing, and food until government aid arrives.

Alice King Kansas Chickamauga Tever Armstrong Mothers of Aick King Annine

Cheap fares for AMA meeting Denver June sale tickets

Announcement of Missouri Pacts selling round trip fares from Kansas points for travel to the American Medical Association meeting in Denver. Tickets go on sale June 5 or 6 with return validity to July 6, information from H C Townsend, G P and T A St Louis and Topeka agents. Also an ad for Cascarets candy promoting blood cleansing benefits.

American Medical Association Denver Missouri Pacts Kansas Colorado H.C. Townsend G.P T. A

North Topek items on church, social, and travel notices

Topeka column items note a church event on Tuesday June 21 with a good program and refreshments, neighborhood social and field reports. Mentions of visitors, guests of Mrs. Smith and Mr. Powell at GAice Cathedral, and a late note on Canon Miner Will attend services at the Church of the Good Shepherd mid‑September. Also lists various local residents and brief society notices alongside Santa Fe and Rock Island route ticket ads with schedules and prices for trips to San Francisco and Portland.

Nunoan New Crawford Pera House Bie Kimball Mary Baker G. Eddy Christia Hee First Church of Christ ER. P. Eaker Lawrence Wink A. Daniel Western Kansas Konesas M. E. Chien John Wikenens Griae Church of the Good Leese Madison Paramore Fred [Uechner Wu Wemecholt James Sacar Annie Hearthure Arkansaia City Bwen Bre Joseph Smith Central Avenue Foseville Christian Endeavor Society of the North Christian Church T. Ve Sherharne Stella Stowall Soniok Grace Ward & Part San Francisco Suis Jims Santa Fe Topeka Kana

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