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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1898

Page

5

Annie L Diggs Objects to Hawaii Annexation Efforts

Mrs Diggs opposes annexing Hawaii and criticizes Senator Hurts for supporting the measure. She promotes a telegram to Washington urging the Senate to reject annexation and plans to send the letter along with fellow protestors. Governor Leedy leans toward annexation, prompting Diggs to press her stance and seek wider public support.

Bmre Annie L. Diggs Hawaii Rerator Leedy Senate Leets Hawaii and So Mrs. Dives Sent the Telegram Her Woll. It H A Follows: Topeka Jians Banatar W. A Hurria Washington

Wat Milohean farm murder attempt ends in stabbing

A farmer from Wat Miloh ean svenur Oulton was seized with a rusty tool. he suffered wounds below the waist after a struggle with his son. The attacker fled, leaving the scene with the weapon, while medical aid arrived and police opened an inquiry into the assault and attempted homicide.

Balham Pox Wat Miloh Svenur Oulton Wien

Stabbing Incident Described as Possible Accident

The account suggests the injury may have been accidental from a scuffle or push toward the father. Dire Fox claims the boy might have stumbled and fallen while the father closed a door, implying no intent to harm.

Cneer Pott Dire Fox

Money Orders Unchanged by Revenue Stamp Rule

Washington June 23 officials of the treasury and post office agree money orders will not require stamps after July 1. The law interpretation adds the stamp value to the money order price upon renewal, but stamps need not be affixed. circulars to postmasters outline this change. An estimated 32 million stamps yearly are saved, as the current stock is exhausted.

Washington Treasury Post Office Departments War Revenue Law Man Tm Mabey United Stars In Post Office Partment

Cadiz squadron to Canary Islands says Daily News

The Daily News quoted an imperial correspondent stating no credence to rumors the Cadiz squadron will return to Cadiz. Admiral Camara will not depart without roists and in Madrid the departure banquet suggests he will not return before his age is steeped in American wind. The next voyage will be to the Canaries.

Tloenilon Imastar The Daily News Cadiz Camara Riosts Jor Madrid Tie Canaries

Fire devastates Fitzgerald building in Lincoln Nebraska

Large blaze in Lincoln Nebraska on July 22 destroyed the Fitzgerald four story block housing HLP Lou wholesale grocery and Leatrice Creamers creamery company plants. Firefighters estimated 200000 dollars in losses and the property was well insured.

Lincoln

Double Header and Civic Clubs Occupy Unity Church

Denver June 22 federation session fills Broadway theater and Unity Church with women delegates. Morning program on the press features Anna Kulfuy Spero Helen Winslow and others. afternoon covers civic clubs and village improvement with talks by Celia Gaines Laura Moore and others. Delegates debate representation rules as 60,000 members in 595 clubs and 29 federations shape a large annual meeting.

Denver Col Broadway Theater Unity Church Henrotin Federation Minnie J. Reynolds Anna Kulfuy Spero California Helen Winslow Massachusetts Frances M. Ford Nebraska Beretha Damarisiknebe Illinois Womn Blandpoint Josephine Woodward Kra Horace M. Towner Laura B. Moore Mira Lloyd Dock Pennsylvania M. BE Troutman New York Equal Suffrage Society Collegiate Alumat Association The Civic Federation Woman's Relief Corps Procliyi Hes General Federation Ellitch's Gardens North Side Woman's Club Phillip Moore St. Louis Rlate William H. Kintier

Registration totals and literary program at Denver event

Mrs. Frank Trumbull of Denver, treasurer, showed receipts two years totaling 8 671 with expenditures of 34 979 leaving a balance of 83 602. A distinctive literary program in the Broadway theater featured Education themes with Annie Laws Ohio presiding and Greece Patton as local assistant. Addresses covered ethical and manual education, educational facilities, and a plan for a national university. Mr Henrotin appeared as husband of the president promising federation housekeeper aims. President M D Thatcher of Pueblo had an accident from a fall. Simo Boyle of Salt Lake City was named honorary vice president. greetings came from women worldwide including Lady Aberdeen and Mme De Ferhgern.

Frank Trumbull Denver Broadway Annie Laws Ohio Greece Patton Frank Heller Nebraska Don H. Coray Utah Mary E. Mumford Pennsylvania CS. Parish Virginia Vorna Calvin 3 Mississippi River Federation Lady Aberdeen Canada Amelia Dilke London Mma Isabelle Poguelot Paris Mme H. Trarnet Baroness von Buelow Mendhausen Germany de Ferhgern

Liberia Protectorate Talk Reported By U S Officials

Washington officials discuss potential U S cooperation with Great Britain on a Liberia protectorate. Bishop Hartzell and Bishop Martzeill met Secretary Dey and other officials, with British ambassador also informed. War questions currently dominate but a Liberian political representative may visit soon to supplement the information.

Washington J. Co. Martzeill Methodist Episcopal Church In Africa Dey United States Great Britain Repubic of Liberia Hartzell Hurtzell

MUST PAY WAR TAX. Stock Exchange Acts Against Rebates

New York June 23 The governing committee of the stock exchange adopted a resolution. Any member who issues or bears for his own account or relieves his principal from any part of the stamp rates imposed by Congress upon sales or agreements for sale of stocks sold for account of such principal would be guilty of a violation of the exchange constitution. Brokers may not rebate commissions by paying part of the tax for customers under any circumstances.

New York the Stock Exchange Exchange

Norton attack at Ohio Dem convention over Grosvenor remarks

In Sandusky Ohio on June 23 congressman James A Norton of Tim 0 was denounced by the Thirteenth Ohio Democratic district. They endorsed free silver and war for humanity but not territorial aggrandizement. Chairman Filey criticized General Grosvenor's remarks at the Republican state convention, calling them warlike.

Upder

Mrs Wellman Revived Insanity Case and Moves to Missouri Asylum

Mrs Ida Wellman, previously judged insane in Topeka and sent to a state asylum, has been adjudged insane in Chillicothe Missouri and transferred to St Joseph asylum. Her appellate case cites release from the Topeka asylum due to trial error and notes she has never been pronounced sane since her original commitment. She formerly supervised the A A Robinson house and caused havoc with fur siehings.

Ida Wellman Topeka Chillicothe St Joseph Wellman A. A. Robinson

Germans Aggressive on Philippines Policy

Berlin correspondent of the Times notes German press opposition to US control of the Philippines and favors multi power intervention to protect subjects. He foresees Germany gaining from fair shares and expects Anglo American naval forces to settle the future of the Philippines with broad continental support against a breach with the United States. McKinley to visit Somerset in late July or August, plans pending. preparations underway at Abner McKinley’s home.

Philippines London Berlin The Times United States Germany Kiso Chow Miiisia McKinley Pittsboro Somerset Abner

Social and Personal. Topeka social events notice

A Topeka City Federation meeting discussed a lecture course with the high school and Washburn college next season. The traveling library gains officer support and new books. a called meeting is planned. The Ladies’ Music Club held a large season finale, planned next year’s programs, and announced a memorial plant for Miss Mildred Wheeler. Several social notices follow, listing visits, travels, and gatherings across Topeka and nearby towns.

City Federation High School Washburn College Diges Mendelssohn Bundy

G A B Appointments From Department Commander Mastman

Department Commander Mastman of the G A B announces the following appointments Tospector E N Smith Post 66 El Der Chinf aide de camp F B Ganev Post 1 Topeka Alder fe Camp H D Hackney Post 180 Newton Schmetser Post 64 Par an D Crossfield Post 176 Pratt A Campbell Post Ut Sever Cael Blanchard Post 350 National Military Home

Mastman Tospector E. N. Smith El_Der Chinf F. BH. Ganev Topeka Alder-fe-Camp H. D. Hackney Newton It Schmetser Paran D. Crossfield Pratt A. Campbell

The Star Grocery Price List Promises Cheaper Goods

A local advertisement from The Star Grocery touts lower prices than wholesale, urging customers to compare costs. It lists numerous items from flour and coffee to canned goods and meats with stated per-unit prices, emphasizing savings and value across fresh meat, dairy, baking supplies, and pantry staples.

Army nurses observed on 61st anniversary in Kansas posts

Mail orders shipped promptly. Post and inspector names listed for Kansas posts follow the department encampment action at Wichita. The date marks the 61st anniversary of Mary A Rickerdyke, a famed Grand Army nurse who aided soldiers in war and in hospital care.

James A. Beil Garnett Alen Wichita Teld Mary A. Rickerdyke

British War Secretary backs Anglo American alliance hope

June 21 London Marquis of Lansdowne endorses Chamberlain’s Birmingham speech to the Conservative Union. He argues for closer Anglo American cooperation and warns against hostility, noting shifting public sentiment and the potential for a common imperial defense and trade interests. He dismisses the idea of a formal alliance yet favors aligned influence in world affairs. Also mentions summer tourist rates to Colorado via Santa Fe Route.

Allance America London Marquis of Lanedowne Union of Birmingham Colonies Mr. Chamberlain Lord Lanetiwne Great Britain Lansdowne United States Colorado

Atchison Takes Two Games One Be ing a Shut Out Salina

Play day saw Atchison and Salina split with a 2 1 score. Pitchers Randolph and Donovan led the defense as Salina shut out in one game while Atchison rallied to win the other

Atchison Salina Atchison and Salton Luis Radolph Freelasd Loman Donovan Warner Pesviesa Laundry

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