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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1898

Page

4

Tesens Birthday Celebrations Mark Henrik Troen’s 70th

Christiania March 21 Henrik Troen’s seventh birthday was celebrated with festivities. The poet and dramatist received congratulatory telegraphs from notable figures including the stortline and King Oscar. Hundreds sent messages throughout the day as Norway's people joined in the salute. Ola Papers Tomorrow announces 5 cent a hundred for old exchanges. You Should See The Roeck Trand's sew trai.

Christiania Henrik Troen Stortline Oscar Nour Lkewise Gay Danor Theen

Spotted Fever Dying Out in Oregon Ports

Astoria reports steamer Oregon arriving from Dyea and Skagway in five days with 1M passengers. Epidemic of spinal meningitis easing in Skagway with no deaths recent days. In Oregon Frank Clement of Hillsboro shot and killed at Sheep Camp by Gottlob Schneider of Howard County Maryland. A lynching was averted by officers. Clement died hours later. Three gamblers jailed on suspicion in Sam Roberts murder after a melee left a man with a shoulder wound. A saloon and lodging house belonging to Henry Douglass burned. two men perished. wife says husband had money missing.

Astoria Ore Oregon Dyes Skagway Frank Clement Hillsboro Ith Gottlob Schneider Howard County Maryland Clement Sam Roberts Corbett Henry Douglass

Topeka Commandery Officers Elected for Ensuing Year

Topeka Commanders No. 5 elected officers for the ensuing year. The report notes travel to Colorado with references to the Rock Island Flyer timetable. Mentions Topeka at nine fifty five and stops at Kelvine Deever and Colorado Springs en route. Old papers, exchange rates for cents.

Topeka Colorado Rock Island Kelvine Deever Colorado Springs Lietlock

St John to Run In Second District Nomination Possibility

The Lawrence Jeffersonian notes strong support for St John as a potential Second district congress candidate. Prominent officials including Hiram Allen and Charles Herne praise his campaigning, wide district popularity, and anti money platform appeal, while others suggest allied backing from the state administration.

John St. John Rélia- Bie St. Joto Lawrence Jeffersonian Rove Teison Mason Peters John Com Bing Hiram Allen Eeteral Peters St John Congress A. P. Willams Miami County Charles Herne State Treasurysuilce Olathe St. John’s Soha Freline Sc John J. Herrick Fort Scott Neal A. E. McCuachrie

Dr Schenk's theory tested by Countess of Warwick in London

London March 21 Dr Schenk's world famed discovery on the secret of sex faces a crucial test by the Countess of Warwick renowned for beauty and wit. The Warwicks seek a strong healthy male heir to secure titles and a vast estate amid concerns over their elder son's health and marriage prospects. The Countess, once Lady Brooke, remains a prominent social figure linked to the Marlborough House circle and the Prince of Wales's favored set.

London Schenk Countess of Warwick England Sehenk Earl Raten Brooke War Marlborough House Princess of Wales

The Sante Fe Route Adopts Exile Electric Lighting

The Santa Fe Route has adopted the electric light system of illumination, the first line to do so. A well-lit train costs palates but adds to your comfort and safety, making travel more pleasant for passengers.

Topeka News Highlights Mixed Local Notes

A collage of short items from Topeka area papers covers court, church events, school notices, and weather. Mentions Ralph Valentine, Blanche Morne, and Dr John K. Morehead among many locals. reports on the state board of charities, a sand dump for a water project, a city primaries event, and community meetings. Plus trims of rail and river work, temperance talks, and a wild goose find.

Ralph Valentine Blanche Morne Pete John KE Morehead Topels Grama Wods Binhow J. WL Vincent Potwin Prima Carver Emporia Doncryon Garheld Park Butler Fisande Evangelist B Elliott Revere Mase MG Gal Suna Mani Frey Santa Po W. T. Hunioinh Toneannate Banta Fe Pridy Wiskamare Salvation Army AS Palmer North Topeka Fincaln Gare Walt Joe Waters Welcha Topeka Rey W. EB Kansas Parkdale Methodist Church Frank Taxers Reith Leavenworth St. Joe Central Missouri Willmer Asbury Chapel van Buren Street Nortis Laurent Streits McCate Frisbey William ¥. Frisbey J. J. Durgits B. W. Tatman McSwirs California San Francisco Papier G W. Arnold American Volusteres West Titth Stree Het

White House Receives Lynching Protest Resolutions

Mrs Ida B Wells Barnett delivers Chicago mass meeting resolutions to President McKinley denouncing a colored postmaster murder in South Carolina and urging federal action. She is joined by Senator Mason and Representatives Selknap Lorimier Sill Foss White Boutelle and Mann. The president says the post office and justice departments are pursuing justice and considering further federal steps.

Washington Ida B. Wells Barnett McKinley Chicago South Carolina Barnett Fion White House Mason Selknap, Lorimlier Sills Foss

Miners Turn Back From Wrangell Route

Victoria BC March 21 steam er Danube arrived from Skaguay with many miners returning after finding they could not reach Wrangell via the Stickeen route. The Canale wreck near Skaguay seized by US marshals at Sitka, preventing discharge of cargo for dredges and Skagway road. Ada Monks Hewitt, noted stage performer, dies at her New York home after years with Fanny Davenport's company. You Go to Colorado schedule shows Topeka departure at 6:30 pm, Denver arrival at 1 am. Rock Island introduces new tram feature.

Victoria Skaguay Wrangel Sitka Skagway Wacon Road New York Ada Monks Hewitt Ada Monks Fanny Davenport Rebgon and Crane Company

North Topeka Society Notes in Fragments and Events

Local column from North Topeka lists visitors and social events. Names include B. Bests in Lawrence, B. McMurphy of Menoken, Edith Falls in Topeka, Mrs. J. Guest in Cheyenne Wellston, and Mr. and Mrs. William Curtis visiting. Mentions church meetings, wallpaper offers, a funeral for J. W. Avernathy, and a near horse accident involving Mr. and Mrs. Pratt.

Gem Bakery A. B Atchison A. J. Kane Kansas Avenue Edith Falls Chicuk Mra. J.C Joseph Cromwell & Jeffers Lukens Gres Sivek Samuel Kerr Fourth Tyler Jadson Street Rogers Cosnley & Post North Topeka Kan Keller Givenonstie Ind Topeka J. F. Buck Kansas Ave J. W. Avernathy Asbury ME Mitchell Chuirse Port Pillow Post Pall Vetrera Mins Earth Putnam Union Pacific Misser Eyna Carter Lenk Mize Atban Vin Vechten Eva Mitchell Clara Mitchel Mabel Gil- San Messrs Sienuse Acoli Vvntimorine Percen Renee Clifton Priddy Ernest Pes Inez Gail Literatate Cirely Charlie Dickens Bliss Bertha White Mins Alabel Biller Nichols HA. Simmerwell Wii Oni John Pratt Pratt Pal Peratches Mr. Pratt

Women Not for War Warns Against Frontline Units

Mrs Annie L Diggs of Colorado rejects reports of women forming a wartime unit to go to the front in a Spain crisis. She argues patriotism means organizing to oppose war or aid the wounded rather than creating a separate female fighting force.

Annie L. Diggs Braken Colorado Spain Wermen

Fort Scott Police Board Settles Local Troubles

Fort Scott police board changes are approved to end ongoing friction. Martin Dearth is moved from chief to jailer, William Monaghan takes the chief role, one patrolman is removed, and the force will remain largely unchanged. The new board, Thomas Cochran Thomas Cottrell and Herbert Osborn, had initially proposed a complete replacement but backed a rearrangement to resolve the dispute.

Fort Scott Thos Cochran Thos. Cottrell Hebert Osborn Etc iv

McNall's Fire Insurance Ruling Enforces Late Reports

Commissioner McNall reports 69 insurers have filed in the past week with 40 firms still expected to respond. Firms failing to report or signal intent by month end will be barred from operating in the state.

Epuris YE Satisies Pus Gamcers M' Nall McNall

Topeka coal oil scandal hoax exposed in pamphlet tale

A political hoax charged to Frank Brown and the Republican committee is recounted. A merchant in Garnett allegedly received a barrel claimed to be oil bearing Wharton’s brand but found water. Billy Anderson, an store attaché, is said to have helped stage the deception, swapping water for oil as part of an criticizing scheme. The episode sparks Populist ire in Topeka.

Oris Stone Dave Leahy Mr. Leahy Furmies Frank Brown Topeka Brown Wharton Billy Anderson Hilly Inspector Wharton Billy Jake

Democratic central committee meeting notice

A Democratic central committee meeting is scheduled for March 22. Invitations will be extended to attendees, with details to be announced. The notice emphasizes party organization and planning activities.

Democratic Central Committee Deeorate Flanmbeag Or Eid Vlevertizie Maret I Democrats Arene Aise

Big battle ahead at Nubia camp March 21

Report from Kunar Camp details an impending clash between Arnio Egyptian forces and the larger allied column near Atbara. The Anglo Egyptian army presses forward after a long march through a dusty resume, holding fords with cavalry and camel corps as the enemy retreats southward.

Kunar Nubia Atbara Ty Spain Houre Kunnr Gerrily Serera Atbard

Rock Island Flyer Fast Time New Train Schedule

Details an Illinois to Colorado route with arrival times at Denver Dorado Springs Topeka and Kansas City. Train leaves Kanene City at 2:55 PM and returns from Denver and Colorado Springs arriving at Topeka by 7 30 PM and Kansas City by 3 AM.

Colorado Topeka Denver Colorado Springs Kanene City Dorado Springs iWekek Mernive Kansas City

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