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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1898

Page

8

Mexico's Big Bill Against Oceanic Phosphate Co

San Francisco March 10 The Mexican government seeks indemnity from Oceanic Phosphate Co for alleged illegal shipments from Clipperton Island in the Pacific. The case centers on ownership claims to the island and revenue from phosphates shipped to San Francisco and Honolulu since 1886. The government demands compensation and asserts jurisdiction over the island’s resources and related transit duties.

Oceanic Phosphate Co San Francisco Oceanic Phosphate St.Tanto Canno Ee Clipperton Island Esaton Hue Me San Francieco Honolulu

Santa Fe Delays Improvements After Fire Costs

President Ripley ordered a halt to all Santa Fe improvements this year due to budget strain from the burning out of the Paradise tunnel. General Superintendent Mudge issued the order to division superintendents, with no extra expenses to be incurred until fire-related costs are paid. Traffic arrangements with Southern Pacific were required during repairs, costing about 3500 a day, delaying spring work and limiting track and bridge construction to only strictly necessary projects for about 20 days.

Santa Fe Ripley Mudge Willams Aris Southern Pacific Company

General Rosecrans Passes Peacefully in California

Los Angeles March 10 General W B Rosecrans is near death as doctors report he is slowly fading with no pain. His sharp intellect may keep him alive for several hours or into another day as he nears death.

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Clyde Mattox Plans to Settle in Old Mexico

Clyde Mattox was seen in Whrehita early on the Santa Fe southbound en route to Old Mexico to make his home. He left his mother in Kansas and will join him soon. He is looking well and has gained weight since his release.

Old Mexico Whrehita Clyde Mattox Unis Santa Fe Tate Kansas Chuy

Consumption 18 Curable Even in Advanced Stages

A Bismarck North Dakota citizen recounts illness from a bad cold to pneumonia and consumption. After starting Amick Treatment, weight rose from 16 1/2 to 31 pounds lost, fever and night sweats eased, and temperature normalized in weeks. The claimant, EVEY HARRIS, endorses the remedy and notes free samples offered by The Aweal Co in Cincinnati.

Biamarck North Dakota Fesh Evey Harris Bismarck N. D Neo Uper Aweal Co Eas Guicinnail

Prompt Action to Push the Relsing of Re mainder of the Fund

A brief notice states urgent steps to accelerate the release of the fund remainder. It highlights a campaign to mobilize support from stakeholders and timelines for submission and approval. Local officials echo the need for prompt disbursement and accountability standards.

Topeka Auditorium Fund Appointed Nine Member Committee

Nine Topeka citizens were named to solicit auditorium subscriptions as the city moves to fund a park site theater. The group led by Major Anderson plans widespread canvassing, with Frank P. MacLennan pledging 30 dollars as a starter. Other volunteers and early donors include W. H. Davis M. D. Henderson and E. Elliott, plus a North Topeka push for park location support.

Auditorium Association Topeka Charles Elliott James War Her Stephenson H.L. Shiver Commercial Club Major Anderson Warner Frank PF. MacLennan Anderson CS Elliott Association William Skns Otto Kuhne North Topeke Lst Henry M. Stevie Standard Oil Company American Bank Vincent Kaceyrski John Spear Charles Holtinghouse A. W. Bolta H. C. Schneering Archie M. Baird North Topeka Baird Ore Hundred Oakland Kansas Avenue Sheth Eighth Streets B_ EL Crosby Fod Crosby Res Crosby Jas E. J. Crosby Bright Brigham

Topeka Deliberates on Auditorium Site and Progress

State Journal editor Mr MacLennan urged unity for an Topeka auditorium project noting shifting sentiment from delaying construction to securing a favorable site. He moved to expunge criticism of a migration paper remark, which Mr Brigham withdrew. Sealing seats for the auditorium was deferred to the executive committee.

Topeka Auditorius MacLennan The State Journal Mrr. MacLennan Brigham Executive Committee For

Cubbison's Record in Legislature Highlights

Kansas City March 10 J I Cubbison Bil Buchan opponent in Wyandotte county race issued circulars to win labor vote. He cites laws he supported such as banning discharge of union workers and blacklisting prohibitions. He notes laws on paying workers in money avoiding store credit and preventing prison mine competition and convict mining marks. He says many laws were written by Cubbisen for organized labor and claims passage of an anti gambling bill within ten days of assembly.

Kansas City Cubbisani Bil Buchan Wyandotte County Cubbison Hecause Belse Mnnstead Siest Cnowata Cubbisen Legislative Committee Organized Jabbor

Flood of Mennonites to America From Russia Colony

The Kaiser Wilhelm der Große brought 605 aircrake passengers to New York, described as the largest recent influx. Most intend to become farmers. none are from Bresarabia. They carried about $90 to $340 each, are well educated, and many speak English. Most head for the Dakota or Washington, with several bound beyond Chicago.

New York Bremen Immigration Bureau Elis Chicass Bresarabia Suthers Russie Mengunites Epting Dakota Washtom

Congressman Williams Discusses the Cotton Mill Industry

Congressman Williams of Mississippi argues in committee about cotton mill labor. He contrasts northern and southern hours, disputes a constitutional amendment, and cites Massachusetts labor protections while appealing to southern mill owners and New England workers seeking relief.

Congressman Williams Washington Williams Dingley Willams Aaid Atward Ping- Joya Fr. Moody Mass . Willams New England Massachusetts

Women’s Clubs Federation Plans June Meeting in St Louis

Mrs Henrotin president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and Mrs L B Shattuck prepare for the June gathering in St Louis as the federation advances its program.

Federation Oshers St. Louis Henrotin General Federation of Women's Clubs L. 8. Shattuck

Beavers Set for Fourth Annual Federation Meeting

Chicago observers report Mrs Henry D Pierce and Mrs C P Barnes along with Mrs Ess and Mrs Laura Seimimon prepare the program for the federation’s fourth annual gathering in Beaver during the third week of June. Several candidates vie for president including Mrs Alice Tves Breed of Massachusetts and Mrs Sarah Piatt of Denver. the current term for Mrs Henrotin ends with two terms limit. Mrs Phisip N Moore, serving as corresponding secretary, is a strong candidate sought by many veteran clubwomen.

Chicago Henry D. Pierce Indianapolis C.P. Barnes Ess Laura Seimimon Hafisas City Beaver Alice Tves Breed Massachusetts Sarah 5 Piatt Denver Col Henrotin Phisip N. Moore

Wilder and McNail Clash Over Anti-Rebate Board

Former Insurance Commissioner Wilder attacks current Commissioner McNail over insurance legislation and anti rebate provisions. McNail replies detailing Wilder's past mismanagement, shortage in Wilder’s office, and assertions of Wilder’s ignorance about the department’s finances and accounts.

D. Welder Webb McNail Tye Wilder McNail McNall Daniel Osburn Baward Wilder P 1 Bongbrake Tom

Imperial Government approves 9 million rubles for ships

St Petersturs March 1 An Imperial Ghane Just lasued ordered the dis bursement of 9,000,000 rubles as extra ordinary expenditure for the construction of war ships. It is added that no Ivan will be raised to provide the money. The ruble is worth about 89 cent.

St. Petersturs Ivan

Prominent Figures Visit Slocum Laboratory for Medical Discoveries

Prominent men women and students toured Dr Slocum's laboratory, hearing claims of new medical and chemical remedies. The doctor showcased apparatus and microscopes, promising cures for consumption and wasting diseases, and offered three free bottles of remedies with instructions to readers of the Topeka Journal.

Slocum Wnon Wer Cme Locus Caatlasing New York Topeita Topeka Journal Dr. Siocum Siocum New York City

Kaichens of Burma Rebel Against Authorities

A Burma hill tribe, the Kaichens, have risen and massacred five military policemen at Tenton. They also captured their guard and reportedly routed a punitive force from Allahabad. The rebellion tension escalates as further actions are unclear.

Tenton Allahabad

Pekin Maps Russian Demands on Port Arthur Ta lien Wan

Pekin correspond ent says Russia still insists on surrender of Port Arthur and Ta lien Wan under strict terms with five day reply and a month to sign an agreement. China seeks guidance from Emperor Nicholas to withdraw the demands.

London Pekin The Times China Port Arthur Ta-Lien-Wan Hwieia Chine Ta-bien-Wan Germany Kiev-Clow M. Pavolis Hey St. Petersburg Nicholas

England calm on Port Arthur amid Wei-Hai-Wei talks

A London dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports diplomatic circles mock the prospect of war over Port Arthur. They say England will be content with Wei-Hai-Wei occupation as sufficient compensation once the Japanese depart.

England Port Arthur London Hal Daily Telegraph Wei-Hai-Wei

War Ship to Manila England Sends a Cruiser to the Philippines

Hong Kong March 0 The British cruiser Edgar has been ordered to Manila. It is believed this is due to ta rger activity by insurgents in the Philippine Islands. Grain-O drink advertisement promotes grain based coffee substitute. Will Johnson moves his exchange to 13 Kansans avenue. Croup relief offered by One Minute Cough Cure at G. W. Stansfield 633 Kansas avenue.

England Philippine Islands Hong Kong Edgar Manila Will Johnson Kansans Avenue G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

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