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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1898

Page

6

Topeka Panic Spurs Licensing Lapse in City Bars

Topeka officials declare state of emergency amid fear of widespread panic driven by mayoral statements. Deputy revenue collector says licenses will not be renewed, and bars along with fixtures are stored in cold storage as a precaution.

Topeka Inter G M. Stratton Tomeka Thayer Meenwe Feliaws Inkem Me Mre Pis Seevisieg Sterver Jeeds Butlow Fellows Ulm Seagvanit Im Donaver Serceant Friens al Hopkine Henry Aye James Ramsey L A. Strauss Hameny Dove Svara

Topeka Police Reform Prompts Liquor Law Enforcements

The city faces upheaval as a new police administration nears, with liquor sellers under tighter scrutiny. Mayor Fellows plans strict enforcement, while council debates salaries and key positions. Jailer Al Hopkine and Detective roles are among anticipated shifts as July arrivals loom.

Jointists Sentenced After Court Session

In Topeka the jointists faced sentencing after convictions. Each defendant stood as Judge Hazen overruled motions for new trials. Sentences include fines and jail terms as the court pressed forward with the docket and called defendants for final remarks.

Julie Maren Judee Finzen Inday District Court Lee Urs Topeka Tudor Charles Ee Hazen

Four local offenders sentenced as raids close down Lytle places

Judge Hazen sentenced Gilbert, Durkin, Lytle, and Rossell to fines and terms for keeping illegal places with $200 fines and ninety days in jail for each, while Sheriff moves to seal off the Lytle operation. Officers destroyed liquor and paraphernalia. appeal bond posted.

Gilbert Jack Durkin Judge 7 Bert Sheep” Lytle Hazen Sid Lytle Francis Brown Jamison Brown Cnuire Hazer Durkin Buesell Hal William Nick Chites Ena Willan Tur Gilbert, Durkin Rossell Jedi Rosen

ADMIRAL CAMARA SQUADRON TO LEAVE PORT SAID FOR PHILIPPINES

Madrid dispatch reports minister of marine Sepor Anson stating that Admiral Camara's squadron will depart Port Said today bound for the Philippine islands. He is credited with saying the squadron can overpower Dewey's ship. Madrid hopes Manila can assist until Camara's forces arrive.

Madrid Sepor Anson Camara Philippine Islands Alec Dewey Manila Camera

Police Guard as Cuban Capital Fights Hunger and Rebellion

An Associated Press report from Key West details turmoil in Havana as Captain General Blanco struggles to control starving troops and public unrest. The city police are under guard, Spanish infantry occupy curfews, and rumors of bombardment loom while reports cite possible American involvement and impending actions by Cuban authorities.

Associated Press Key West Fin Allaire Havana Cullas Raplud Blanco Hluneo United States Gynneral Lkely Einvana Elys Pavase Senor Galbon Guentados Aroias Senor Galban Morro Castle Berth la Locke Gollan Ate Gollen Tulbin Xovernor Jamaica Talbot Mr. Qullan

Port Said Restraint Placed on Camara Meet

United States consul at Port Said issues orders forbidding the sealing of Admiral Camara's meet at the port until further notice. The directive, dated June 27, blocks maritime activities pending new instructions.

Port Said United States Camara

Battle in Cuba reports Cuban advance and informer dispatches

Key West prints word that sloop Isabel carried Cuban dispatches to Senor T. Ristra Palme in New York junta. Cuban forces under General Gomez and reinforcements from Menocal threaten San Fulgritu while Camaguey battles leave 150 Spaniards dead or buried. Cuban government shelling, supply efforts, and naval movements are noted as the two armies converge.

Key West Fin Isabel Ber Rafael Mura Felix de Los Tuas Dia Senor T. Ristrada Palme New York Cayce Homano Cuba South Passage la Speranza Camaguey District Cubitas Cuast Nuevritas Capote United States Mora Cayce Romano General Shafter Camaguey Lope Recioa Menocal Port Manes Saritiagd Gomez San Fuplritu Menoval Ca—maguly Moron Trocha Nasvitas Bahamas

Horton Boys in Spanish War Service

June 21 report identifies Horton boy George Philtyis nicknamed Shorty Philing, a Rock Island machine shop worker at two points, held by Spanish forces at Santiago de Cuba with Lt Hobson. Shelby Jebirr also reported wounded in the same engagement. Parents reside locally.

Horton Ken George Phil- Tyis Santiago de Cute Hobson Rock Island Philing Shelby Jebirr

Peasant Riots Dread Spreads from Alt Sandeo to Praemysl

Dispatches report rother peasants pillaging Alt Sandeo on Saturday evening destroying houses and stores in Ripe Square. An attack near Nup-Sander failed as cavalry dispersed them. Peasants burned Jewish homes in suburbs and several buildings. Troops sent to Praemysl where disturbances threaten.

Vienna Leimburg Rother Alt-Sandeo Ulin Nup-Sander Alt Sundeo Nand Taht Praemysl Leimberg

Chicago gets him president to head public schools

Chicago June 21 President Benjamin Andrews of Brown University will accept the position of superintendent of Chicago public schools if offered by the Chicago board of education. School Trustee William K R Himper, president of Chicago University, conveyed the information to Mayor Carter Harrison after an interview with Andrews.

Chicago Benjamin Andrews Brown Universty Chitege Board of Education Tim Carter Harrison William KR. Himper Chicago University Murper Andrews Pbexer Harrison

Praise for Americans in skirmishes before Santiago de Cuba

London papers praise the Americans for their fighting qualities near Santiago de Cuba. They note lessons learned from Spanish fighting methods and point to Admiral Comara's movements and Port Said’s role as potential factors shaping the war’s course.

London Santiago de Cubs Comara Port Said

Troops prepare for immediate departure to Cuba

Camp Thomas at Chickamawas Park Tenn June 27 reports all fifteen regiments ordered to move to Cuba are being fully supplied by tomorrow noon. Railroads near Florida coast stand ready with locomotives and cars, while Gen Brooke awaits orders. Regiments include First Georgia, Sixteenth Pennsylvania, Twelfth New York and others.

Chickamawes Park Tenn Camp Thomas Cubs Brooke Wednnesday Hhere Plorids Massachusetts Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana New Hampshire Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Georgia New York T. L. Rosser Virginia Polant Rosser van Duste Minnesota George Stang Royal Norwegian Artilery Sota Therment Tampa Stunghes Gries Cuba Poland

Town of 30,000 Burns in Russian Revolt Fire

A major fire ravaged Riason the capital of the government of that man, located miles by rail southeast of Moscow. The city, with a population over 40,000, suffered extensive destruction and the loss is estimated in the millions of rubles.

St Petersburg Riason Moscow

Admiral Camara Ordered Through Suez with Spanish Fleet

Madrid announces Admiral Camara, in command of the squadron at Port Said, ordered to move through the Suez Canal with his warships. The report notes a rising heat trend and forecasts hotter weather as fall approaches, with local temperatures in Kansas Avenue recorded at 37 this afternoon and a 62 degree low expected tonight.

Madrid Camara Port Said Sues Canal Kansas Avenue Jennings

Reception at Y M C A rooms for Miss Annette Montgomery

A Tuesday evening reception from 2 30 to 10 honors Miss Annette Montgomery who leaves for Horsman Ti Friday due to health. She has worked two years in Topeka. Governor Leedy announced transfer of Corporal Richard Fine Graves and Private Frank M West to the hospital corps. Both are telegraph operators. Royce of Erwin sent $5 for the soldiers hospital fund, with more small donations arriving to be distributed by the governor.

Y. WW. CA Annette Montgomery Horsman

Race ties in cuban freedom talk and band enlistment

During a city gathering supporters argue for war to aid Cuban liberation as repayment for liberty. A Colored man urges fighting for the race, Professor George Washington Jackson offers his Jackson military band, and Dr C S Sunday screens volunteers for the Kansas colored troops.

Cube United States George Washington Jackson Jackson Lerdy Allen Boyd C. 5 Nashville Kansas Colored Troops Reform School Popeka Company

Trouble at Lawrence disrupts colored recruiting effort

Lawrence Kan June 27 Sergeant Hudson is recruiting colored troops but factional fighting hampers enlistment. Three factions back different captains causing disruption. by noon only 13 had volunteered though over 100 promised to enlist. It may force abandoning the colored company plan.

Lawrence Kan Hudson Collins

Evidence Deepens in Collins Murder Case at Smoky Row

Detective Dell Harbaugh returned from Lake View with details from the club house register showing Don Collins registered his mother, sister, and himself in code to tie to the Johnson Jordan letter. Justice McClintock dismissed charges against Johnson Jordan and Jesse Harper, but ordered bonds and treated them as witnesses. The episode saw officers and deputies curtail access to prisoners, while Sheriff Cook keeps newspaper access limited as tensions rise over who will be blamed for the crime.

Dell Harbaugh Lake View Don Collins Johnson Jordan Dia Justice McClintock Jesse Harper J. 5. Collng George W. Jackson Julier Lawson Jackson Smoky Row Crook Wright's Place Jaltr Lawson Cnge Jordan Harper John Collins Jutmore McClintock Crook Wright Harbaugh Sheri Cook Sherif Cook

Stock Yards Re Chartered in Missouri

Topeka reports Kansas City Stock Yards company has been chartered under Missouri law. Attorney General Boyle said he will continue the fight to enforce Kansas law, regardless of the charter location.

Stock Yards Topeka Kansas City Stock Yards Company Missouri Kansas Boyle

Death of Mrs Bradbury at Topeka Avenue Home

Mrs Mary Bradbury wife of William H Bradbury died this morning at the Clark home on 4th and Topeka avenue Funeral planned for Tuesday at 3 p m at the family residence

TWO ARMIES UNITE AT SANTIAGO ENTRENCHMENTS

A Spanish entrenchment line guarding approaches to the city is described from a right flank view with 34 trenches counted. Commodore Watsons squadron is detailed in an Eastern Squadron bulletin with ships Iowa Oregon Yosemite Yankee Dixie and others. American advance from Santiago is planned. Gen Lawtons force including Seventh Infantry and Rough Riders supports the crossing near Babinala. Cuban scouts and artillery positions are noted along the Jurigua basin as Wheeler moves up with cavalry and dynamite guns.

Associated Press Watson Washington Navy Department Newark Iowa Oreegon Yosemite Yankee Dixie Scendia Abarenda Alexander Santiago North Atlantic Sampson J. A. Howell W. 3. Schley Naval Base Key West Fia Remey Rio Guam Kingston Jamaica Seventh Infantry Coolidge Babinala Lawton Massachusetts Rough Riders Tenth Cavalry Jurigua Gonzales Gen. Lawton Wheeler Secon Livue Parkey Santiago Les

Elusive Camara Fleet in Port Said Dispatch

A dispatch from Port Said reports Admiral Camara has arranged ships in the Hedsea and Frodian ocean and aims to reach Hawaii and San Francisco. He requested 10,000 tons of coal for the Spanish fleet at Port Said, but Egypt refused. The fleet will likely stay in Port Said during prolonged deliberations.

Port Said New York The Tribune Egypt Admiral Camara Contine Hedsea Frodian Camare Manila Hawaii San Francinco Cairo Rayptian Vietern

Torrey's Injured Men Death Toll Rises

Tupelo Mississippi June 27 The condition of Torrey's troops injured in yesterday's wreck remains favorable with one more death reported since instalzht that of Hf Mapes of troop C who died today. Both legs were crushed and abdomen punctured. Charles Glimmer, named dead last night, is still alive but in a dying condition.

Tupelo Mias Torrey Mapes Charles Glimmer

Sagasta's Bold Plan for Crisis and Reinforcements

A Mundrid dispatch reports Spain's government preparing to dispatch reinforcements to Porto Rico by fast trans Atlantic ships. It claims the cortes may be closed and Sagasta plans a crisis minister from diverse parties including Campos and Polavieja. The ministry would declare the peninsula in a state of siege, reinforce garrisons, and seek terms from France or Russia.

London Mundrid Porto Rico Sagasta Menarchies Marshal Campos Polavieja France Russia

Republican State Campaign Open July 8 Plan

The Republican state campaign will formally open on July 8 after a July 5 meeting of party leaders at the Copeland hotel. Chairman Albaugh and Secretary Brown will direct preparations for harmonious action among committees and nominees, with no speeches before September 1.

Albaugh Brown Copeland Hotel Confernes Topeka Wns Ue Copeland Hotel

Market Report Shows Mixed Prices Amid Wet Weather

Market report for June 2 notes wet conditions hindering progress and uneven price moves across grains and livestock. Corn and wheat show mixed openings with July contracts lower or higher at times, while hogs and cattle demand remains uncertain amid weather disruptions and shifted shipments. Stronger coffee?

Liverpool Bio Sdivfons Chivego Gil Jaiysis

Market Gossip from Wicklaum Commission Co

Market gossip from Wicklaum Commission Co reports visible supply changes for wheat and corn with limited demand. Chicago prices show mixed signals with potential for further advance, while bulls and bears trade heavily as speculators seek balance in the week ahead.

Wicklaum Commission Co Firth Street Topeka Kan Jain Straus Chicago Uchicagos Bation Asay Reakty Charia Specwvnlion Mit Chicako Sridey Tullne Erade Spain New York Alnks Bauru

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