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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1898

Page

5

Relief for Kansas troops at Chickamauga camp urged

Kansas citizens rally to aid sick soldiers of the Twenty First Kansas Regiment at Chickamauga Park. Mrs. T J King reports dire conditions and calls for immediate relief, including night shirts sheets medicine and food. Fundraising and shipments planned with Governor Leedy consulted. aim to raise several thousand dollars and supply cot beds medicines and hospital fare until federal aid arrives.

Chickamauga Park T. J. King Twenty-first Kansas Kansas War Department Uncle Sam Chattanooga Mra King Topeka Myme Uhe King Tars Kink Armetrong Leedy

Recognition Day in Ottawa Kans Graduation Dramatics

The Ottawa Kansas recognition day featured 62 graduates and diploma recipients. Attendees included Rev HW Chattee Mrs H W Chatfet and the Griffins from Girard Mize Louis and Mary Daunaker Mrs Clith Kaneds City and others from Lawrence Pebgravs of Fedimond and Mrs Kenmu. The ceremony took place in Pier tabernale hall with an arch and decorative symbols for military science and literature. Dr Haribut gave the address and Miss Rye Heartin of Emports provided readings including excerpts from Que Vadis.

Ottawa Kan Chalitee H. W. Chatfet Griffin Girard Mize Louis Mary Daunaker Mra Clith Kaneds City Mra Joh Turner Lawrence Lawrence Piles Hs Peegravs Fedimond Ken Haribut Rye Heartin Thiernacle

Untidy Court Drama Over Arrest For Carrying Revolver

John Egan was arrested by Officer Woods for carrying a revolver along with a knife and a pocket handkerchief. In court Chief Stesbe riled the desk, judges Atchison and Serevent presiding. Tim Donovan and Sergent Tim debated the outcome as the crowd watched. Judge Atchison fined Egan $2 for the disturbance and alleged rap shooting testimony.

John Egan Woods Stesbe Judes Atchison Serevent Tim Donovate Tim Tuk Wade Tiny Jodgy Atchtoon

Summer Opera Plans Amphitheater at Gar Od Park

A Topeka notice states that an amphitheater to seat 100 will be built in Gar Od Park. The wall will be 73 feet by 140 and open on all sides. The project aims to host July and August events including big vehicle attractions and summer races, offering entertainment at a popular price.

MY. Sess Agassinesc Succane Et Materiatis Fund Gar Od Park Mtnti Vandeeille Attrac Iievetae Topeka

Mrs Lowe Emerges as Dark Horse in Federation Race

Denver June 21 The General Federation of Women’s Clubs presidential race shows Mrs W H Lowe of Atlanta Ga as a strong contender. Denver hosts a large out of town presence with 2000 delegates expected and plans focused on credentials, dues, and limiting women to one issue per talk. The event features Mrs Sarah Platt as possible vice president candidate and includes notable figures such as Mrs Alice Ives Breed and Mr Bryan among delegates.

Denver General Federation of Women’s Clubs W. H. Lowe Avlanta Georgia Federal Flatts Denver Women's Club Sarah Platt Mes Alice Ives Breed of Heston Will Solow Hien Hetrvtin Platt Ube Siv Suffrage Societies Daughters of the Revolution Walker Ted Helmuth New York Wa. J. Bryan Nebraska Henrotin Chicago Philadelphia Louisville

Omaha Exposition Plan for Grand Exposition in U S

Announcement promotes the first grand exposition planned in the United States near Omaha with access across the Missouri and Illinois Valleys. Travel via Burlington Route offers through tickets with stopovers and reduced excursion rates. Fireworks Wholesale and retail promotes Troup's Enterprise.

United States Missouri Ippi Omaha Burlington Troup

Peace talks rumor stirs Paris as US Spain negotiations eyed

London reports from Paris indicate renewed Parisian diplomacy on a US Spain peace, with ambassadors told to stay ready and a likely major development within days. French foreign minister Hanatoux, backed by the czar, is cited as a principal promoter of the talks amid Meine cabinet tensions.

London Paris Pall Mall Gazette United States Spain M. Hanatoux Faure Foreign Office

Cuban Autonomy Debate Ends in Congress

Senor Galvez, president of the colonial council, calls for unity for all inhabitants of Cuba and lauds Captain General Blancco while deputies applaud. The Cuban congress approves the address and delivers it to the captain general. Also report says US battleship Texas attempted a landing at Punta Cabrera but was repulsed by Spanish troops. A Spanish guerrilla force fights insurgents near a rail line at Darame with dynamite bombs exploded and captured.

Havana Senor Galvez Colonial Council Cuba Blancco Morden Vader Messare United States Texas Punta Cabrera Santiago de Cute Col Aldea Guerrila Darame Havens

Two of Dewey’s Men Arrive to Describe Manila Battle

Secretary Long received from Dr Kindleberger assistant surgeon of the Olympia and Gunner Evans of the Boston vivid accounts of the Manila engagement. Both veterans spoke of the crew’s readiness and high spirit as dawn broke on the battle, noting Spaniards unprepared and the Olympia leading the attack through mines.

Dewey Washington Lons Kindleberger P Urseon Olympia Gunner Evans Boston Manila San Francisco Admiral Dewey Permissigh Evans Gunter Evans Associated Press Manila Bay Maine Philippines Aira

Spanish Vessels Try to Run Ravens Blockade Near Havana

Key West June 21 A vessel from the blockading fleet off Havana reports no incidents aside from occasional shelling and light activity near Morro Castle Cojimar and Reina Batista fortifications Three searchlights have been mounted along shore The auxiliary gunboat Maple fired on the Spanish vessels which returned to port and have not since attempted further action

Key West Havana Morro Castle Cojimar Morro Reina Bat Maple

Topeka Social and Personal Notes Highlight Summer Plans

The Derthick club met Monday evening in Mr von Dahlen rooms with a small but pleasant gathering. Many Topeka residents plan trips and visits, including John E. Frost party to Omaha, Mrs Hewitt visiting from Emporia, and Bear Lake and Nantucket trips for several couples. Local meetings, guests from Lincoln and Lawrence, and upcoming social events at Topeka homes fill the week as Topeka society keeps busy.

Derthick Club von Dahlen Schumann Adelaide Miss Malloon Chaconne Oesner Florence Knox Akin John E. Frost Jean Eleanor Wark Omaha Ean McFarland Arthur McClintock Russel Frost Tod Isgraham Orrie Garvin John McKee Hewitt Martha McCabe Emporia S. McCabe D. J. Harding Mia O'Brien Ollie Estes Park Col Carl House Lawrence John R. Mulvane Hubert Dey Manitou F. E. Craddock Kansas City Mr. Craddock Marie EB. Morse Hiawatha Lucile Mulvane Agnes Hansen Margaret Bear Mattie Jones James T. Hayden Ruby Hicks Topeka W. D. Gassett and Sons Maritcu J. B. Chandler F. C. Miller Burlington W. B. Quigity Helen of Sterling C. B. Reed Misa Mabel Rogers Edith Davis Ladies’ Music Club Frank P. MacLennan Topeka Avenue Howard Armstrong Cleveland Ohio Don Mulvine Lingsay Pegues Coultis Farm W. E. Stemen Edith Roth Edith Elliott Zena Bruner Tela Anderson Willa Welch Flossie Ellison Ethel Johnson Sammie Ellison Johnnie Page Wille Creamer Tony Real

Cheap Rates for AMA Annual Meeting Denver Travel

The American Medical Association annual meeting in Denver June 7 to 12 offers a one fare for the round trip from all Kansas points plus $2. Tickets go on sale June 7 to 12, with return until July 5. See nearest agent for Denver to Colorado point side trips. H C Townsend GP T A St Louis. E Nipps Agent Topeka. Bethany Lawn Fete becomes porch party tonight due to rain. gymnasium and Wolfe hall will be used despite weather. S. S Ford Ty Ty Ga.

Wolfe Hall Washington, D.C Great Rock Island Ballimore Obie American Medical Association Denver Missouri Pacific Kansas United Colorado H_C_ TOWNSEND T. A Bethany S.S Ford Sumner Santa Fe Nebraska Kansas City St. Joseph

Hore Wheatless Corn Reports From 44 Kansas Counties

Forty four Kansas county clerks report agricultural statistics to Secretary Colburn for the year ending March 1, 189s. Data cover wheat, corn, alfalfa, Kaffir corn and sorghum for forage, cattle and swine, with increases and decreases across multiple counties. Fourth of July rail fares and local notices follow this agricultural summary.

Kansas Colburn State Board of Agriculture I Uircent Aalto Kingman Pawnee Chase County Cloud Edwards Greenwood Ams Jewell Marion Mitchell Tice Anderson Wid Stafford Lait Woodson Leavenworth Moreis Ottawa Sheridan

North Topeka Social Notes and Local Visits

In North Topeka several brief items note daily life as residents visit relatives, take positions, or travel. Miss Margaret Summers begins work as a bakery cashier. Theo and Gay Schulze visit grandparents. Mr Teens, Union Pacific agent, and Mrs Bil Garner with children travel for family reasons. Annie Deschant funeral announced at Cermak Catholic church. Mrs. N. F. Coskie returns from visit.

Margaret Summers Jem Theo Gay Schulze War Haven Charles Hajech Santa Fe Boller Creek A. F. Eby S . Mr. Teens Macs City Union Pacific Wabim Bil Garner Joni and Gsaoe Brand Ogee Renaar Iit Moe Bee Rents Mr Cash Schwarte Central Avenue Victor Counell Barrett George Currier Leverine Erin Calltons Friemis Denver Annie Deschant Genes Ine Fentinas Mas Reid Hasar

Eugene Field Original Mirth Free Preference Benign

A fragmentary notice credits Eugene Field with a unique bid for a local fund or display. It mentions J West Godwin as treasurer and Sedalia, Missouri as the scene. The text is garbled but indicates an identity and a civic role in supporting an event or project.

the Tribune Primerie Eugene Field J. West Goddwin Peeceren Sedalia

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