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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1898

Page

6

Rosecrans Laid to Rest in Elaborate Funeral Service

Major General W. Rosecrans is laid to rest in Punera with a funeral attended by thousands. A procession from city hall to the Cathedral featured special military honors led by General Tast, with a full military guard and bands. Clergy from many areas joined the service as shots and tolling bells marked the solemn rite.

Bas Ancelom Cal W. &. Rosecrans Bier Atte Winte Last Bikhral Montgomery Wignal Parse Sol. Herry and Ster A. C Seventh Infantry Igiezerioni Sons of Veterans Cones Trderaten Nawiciation Grand Army Sip Mupuldic Loyal Rugion Ee League Es Riderness Horae

Known by Her Teeth Identified in Chicago Fire Ruins

The body recovered from yesterday's blaze was positively identified as Mrs Mra Harris by her son who noted the unique tooth arrangement. Authorities fear out of town customers of Olmstead and Sweet Wallach may be among the dead or missing, as several workers connected to the firm were not seen since the fire.

Chicago Tof Mra Mle. Harris Mra. Harris Shotter Cesar Raptdle Olmsteady and Sweet, Wallach Company Witer Ubermlsain M. Peterson Gierle Omnietsad Scientitie Come Watking George Olmstead Company

Local Topeka Store Aids Inquiries As Fire Crew Quells Blaze

Local notices describe Dr Albert Rose and FM Hose tending a scene in Topeka after a barn fire. Firefighters arrived late, damage reported as trifling, with the dwelling occupied. An Indianapolis physician touts a rheumatism remedy and a patent cure for coughs and colds claims.

Albert Rose Ettensen Topeka Jock Winchester

Nine Little Pickaninnies at the Court Bench

A historical court scene unfolds with Judge Atchison presiding over nine Pickaninny defendants. The crowd, including Officer Rucker, witnesses a sequence of comical arrests and pleas as each boy is processed. The judge, moved by the youngest, frees the group amid mock chaos and a departing Irish jailer.

Topeka Society Hosts Pretty Home Wedding

A refined social event occurred Wednesday as Miss Eleanor Gertrude Evarts and Mr. Edwin Clinton Fox wed at Mrs. G. C. Wilmarth’s home owing to illness in the Evarts family. The ceremony featured Miss Petie Latham at the organ and a warm gathering of Topeka’s church and social circle with many bright gowns and familiar faces.

Eleanor Gertrude Evarts Edwin Clinton Fox Marrage Linus Blakesley Fittie Ribbon Mary Gladner Tesate Ineher Mrs. Everts Harrold T. Cartiridge Belle Knowles Mr. Fox Topeka Buchanan Street

Invitations issued for a cent eliday event March 25 at Greens avenue

Linley issues invitations for a cent eliday gathering on March 25 at 105 Greens avenue. The item mentions assorted social activities and names several attendees, including Miss Anna Cuff, Miss Daisy Lawrence, and a long list of guests and family connections in Topeka and nearby areas.

Linley Greens Avenue W_ C_ Cam Topeka Washington Boc Geo. Crawford Tittleson Crawford Slater J. D. Lewis Anna Cuff Mills Adams John Jenkins Robert Lott Harry Pettit John Eed Jesse Larimer Join Edy Charlie Wookworth Frank Corel Francis Manley Philip Miller John Smith Babe Osten

Dr Embree Leaves for Bridgeport After Telegram Request

Dr Embree departs quietly amid a sudden telegram from Bridgeport asking him to preach there next Sunday. The packing is unfinished. His three children are sent to Lawrence, and he will likely return soon to finish moving household effects.

Bridgeport Pr. A Embree Topeka Cann Mis Contrecution Porhp Sevesth and Taylor Streets

Topeka Homeopathic night school news and events

A jumble of local notices reports and announcements from Topeka area life. J W W Curtis visits his brother and plans. A summer residence on Eleventh and Tyler streets. Grant Mead Leonard Wardin Lakeview visit. Temperance address in Holton and agrarian volunteers meeting. Marshall’s band concert at the Opera House. Father Bitler visits Beloit church. German play Our Guests at Arion hall. Gongs Higgins buys Washington Watchman. A five gallon cider sent to Oscar Swayze at the court house disappeared. Frank Dignon fractures left arm. Richard Dolman sues Santa Fe Railway for 20000. Judge Hazen rules on a Hew THal care. Mrs Craddock verdict after insult. Kansas Medical College commencement invitations. Lake View club presented a hunting scene picture. W H Alston and F Z Went to Pittsburg mines. David Overmyer to address Kansas Medical College graduates. RS Magee faculty address. Republican city center committee endorses Edward Wilier for school board. Lincoln circle to host fundraisers. Ball and chain remark from John Cover provokes police.

Topeka J. W W. Curtis Tr &Curtin Istue OUP J. W. Batley Eleventh Tyler Streets Grant Mead Leonard Charice Wardin Lakeview James Troutman Holton Seerstent Agrusian Volunteers Williamsport Oscar Swayze Court House Frank Dignon William Dignon Madison Street Richard Dolman Santa Fe Railway Company Hazen Lena Cragdock Craddock Kansas Medical College Library Hall Lake View Club W. H. Alston Went Wear Coal Company Pittsburg Kaos David Overmyer Kankas Medical Collgee RS Magee Kare Bn Py Us Ierion Amet Edward Wilter Miller Ladies of Lincoln Circle Asso

Anti Cartoon Bill Profiles in Senate Fight

A garbled March 17 note from a Providence or similar paper references a anti cartoon bill, a senate judiciary clash and disrupted naming. The fragment hints at political contention and possible resistance to the bill amid unclear attribution and place.

Filsworth Senate

Ominous move signals looming war as Maine officers depart

The Fifth Page continues with officers from Maine sailing on the Pinot line steamer Olivette via Tampa to their home destinations after the explosion and delays. Lt G F Holman, Lt J T Blandin, Lt Albert W Catlin, Lt George Blow, Cadet Washington, Cadet Crenshaw, and Boatswain Larkins head home until further orders. Catlin to report to Washington by telegraph. Governor Russell says North Carolina can furnish 245 000 men if hostilities arise, McKinney had asked for a count and the governor replied 215 000.

Maine Pinot Line Olivette Tampa G. F. Holman New York John T. Blandin Baltimore Albert W. Catlin Newburgh George Blow Chicago Washington Goldsboro N.C Crenshaw Greenville Ala Boatswain Larkins Philadelphia Raleigh N. C Russell Preaient McKinney Atste

Marines Rush to Enlist 473 More Men at New York

An order from Washington calls for 473 additional Marines. A detachment of 33 Marines was sent from the marine barracks in New York to join the cruiser Newark at League Island Navy Yard. A jacket detail from Richmond at League Island was moved to Jersey City by tug.

New York New York Karrmicka New York Navy Yard Newark League Island Havy Yard Richmond League Island Jersey City Marine Barracks Washington

Spanish Bonds Advance and Cuban Insurgency News

Spanish bonds rose with 43 at sp 16 and 49 trading around 75.80 as Madrid and London markets opened. In Cuba, Gen Gomez sends a mission to insurgent chiefs amid planned operations against Besieged forces, with Spanish generals ordered to trap insurgents near Manical. U S fleet proximity reportedly interferes with Spain’s Cuban commerce.

Wight London Madrid Havana Key West Fla Maximo Gomez Cuba Ger Pando Santiago de Cuba Castellanos Teneque Menical Capote Cebreco Puerto Principe U. S Spain United States Rey

A Knockdown at Rowley Snow’s Drug Store

Dr J Mulvene and Dr HF Klemp quarreled at Rowley Snow’s drug store around 9 pm. Klemp followed Mulvane from behind, grabbed his arm, they fought, and Mulvane knocked him down. Mulvane says years of abuse from Klemp left him with no option but to defend himself. A brick doe was killed by an electric car near the fire station.

Klemp Hin

Dr Flowers Lecture Arrives In Topeka For Two Days

Dr R C Flower a renowned Boston physician visits Topeka staying at the Throop Hotel to see patients and friends through Friday at 1 pm He delivered a highly praised lecture at the New Crawford admired for wit humor and practical medical guidance detailing how to stay well slim and cheerful for women and men alike.

R.C. Flower Boston Topeka Throop Frewer New Crawford Folner Jean Dr. Flower Wwe Beng Topolis Legion Throop Hotel

Wheat Market Report Reflects Bullish Tone and Weather Signals

Today’s market report notes a bullish trend in wheat with early strength due to favorable weather in the west and frost reports in California, while demand remains uneven. May contracts show resilience despite thin margins and scalper pressure, with prices advancing before retreating. provisions firm on firmer hog prices and wheat steadiness.

Associated Press State Journal Chicago Board of Directors Viv Basie Afl Martiwest Calfornia Mggainet Norn May Suse Zac

Chicago Livestock Market Report Summary Fragment

Chicago and Kansas City markets show mixed cattle and hog movement with receipts and price notes. Hogs about 2000 head, cows and bulls steady to lower. calves and feeders mixed. Kansas City highlights include steady best grades for cattle, Texas and western cattle steady.

Toft Beevers Srvdane Wenterna DE Hetty Kansas City Kynawas City Bogre Texas Salen

Wall Street Stocks and Market Prices Amid Unknown Turmoil

Traders tracked gains and dips across Saturday and Monday as stocks fluctuated and brokers reported shifts in prices. The scene referenced hedge tactics and pressures from unsettled rates, with industry voices noting possible manipulation and broad market uncertainty affecting futures and commodity values.

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