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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1898

Page

6

Duke's Escort Moves Amid Spanish Navy Tensions

In Madrid the Spanish cabinet plans a treasury loan of 5 billion with London Bank of Blye as a potential lender. US navy officials discuss Spanish torpedo flotilla near Porto Rico, weighing protests and possible interception as Key West hosts fleet operations and Maine court of inquiry report arrival looms.

lSepter Marcy Madrid Suse Treasury Bundy London Bank of Byle

Mighty Protests Rise Against War From Business Interests

A wave of protest sweeps across Washington and merchant groups as public opposition to war gathers strength. March 21 remarks and press reports describe a rising tide of sentiment from business circles against the conflict.

Washington Merch

Preparing for Sea as Evans Takes Command of Towa

Washington dispatch reports Captain Robily D. Evans known as Fighting Bob Evans is ordered to command the Towa. Captain Sampson of the Towa leads the inquiry board and is slated to command the North Atlantic fleet. Admiral Steard, under Commodore Sobtey, may head the squadron at Hampton Roads.

Iowa Washington Robly D. Evans Bob” Evans Towa Sampson North Atlantic Steard W. 5. Sobtey Hampton Roads

Nurses for Cuba Corps of Salvation Army Nurses to Cuba

A corps of Salvation Army nurses from New York will depart for Cuba in a few days. The party includes Captain Frost Ensign Selma Erickson Cadet Nelile DeGard Lieutenant M Flint and Captain Foyer. They are trained and accustomed to southern latitudes and will serve in relief efforts amid tensions with war potential discussed in Washington.

Corps of Salvation Army New York Cuba Frost Selma Erickson Nelile DeGard Lieut. M. Flint Foyer

The New Army Bill Adopted by House Committee

Washington March 4 The army reorganisation measure was adopted by the House committee on military affairs and reported to the House The panel defeated a proposal to give the president power to rapidly increase forces in a sudden emergency favoring congressional approval at the earliest practicable moment Republican members differed on enlarging presidential powers and it was decided to keep the president's authority as is Continued on Seventh Page.

Washington House Lincoln Congress Dis Cukor

Miss Bradley's Send Off at Washington Station

In Washington on March 24 members of the W. C. U. gathered at the Pennsylvania station to bid farewell to Miss Christine Hrany who will today proceed on water to christen the battleship Kentucky. Speeches were given by Mrs Ella M Thacher the Rev W F Crafts Representative Todd of Michigan Mrs N B Pratt and others noting that the Constitution Old Transides and the Hartford were christened with water.

Washington W. CT. U Prntaylvania del Pol

Topeka audience erupts as Marshall band salutes Sousa

John Marshall and his famed band stirred hundreds at the Grand Opera House for the 12th annual concert. A flag rose during The Stars and Stripes Forever causing wild cheers. Encores featured Sousa marches and Mabel Huey soprano. Proceeds fund Garfield Park summer concerts.

John Marshall Grand Opera Mouse Topeka John Philip Sousa Marshall United States Sousa Eliot Mies Mabel Huey Henry Beerman Alfred Bach Kansas City Ong Mies Huey Garfeld Park

Another Strong Mercantile Opening In Topeka

A new dry goods store opens tomorrow at 625 and 627 Kan sary in Topeka adding to the city’s social and business circles. Principal proprietor is R. Brown formerly of Los Angeles California a merchant of capital and lifelong experience. He left Los Angeles to Seneca before deciding Topeka was the better location and will relocate with Mrs Brown joining later after summer visits with relatives in California.

Ao i Topeka 2. R. Brown Los Angeles Wallfornia Seneca Kanenere Apa Bere Mra. Brown California

Deputy Oil Inspector Named in Phillipshire

Mr F Johnson of Phillipshire has been appointed deputy oil inspector under Dr FV Wharton to succeed F S Dauversfeld who suicided in Lemay ten days ago. Johnson is a prominent Populist of the Sixth district and was a candidate for state librarian. A social will be held at the First Presbyterian church Friday evening. All are cordially invited. Take the Rock Island Flyer at 7.2 miles for Kansas City Chicago St Louis and all intermediate points.

Bev Kiife F. Johnson Phillipshire Hag FV. Wharton F. S. Dauversfeld Lemay Johnson First Presbyterian Church Howe

His Wife Before Her Tragic Death Exacted a Promise

A report claims the wife of a deceased individual secured a pledge from Senator Thurston to advocate for Cuba. The piece contrasts evolving crosses and butcheries attributed to Spanish rule with other nations, framing the era in stark moral terms.

Europe must end Spanish tyranny in Western Hemisphere

Senator Thurston of Nebraska urged the Senate to act on Cuba, recounting three years of warfare, 225,000 Spanish troops, and brutal reconcentrations. He condemned Spain’s army, called for American intervention to restore peace and independence for Cuba, and warned that Europe must not tolerate Spain’s tyranny before another Christmas.

Washington Thurston Nebraska Senate Cuba Vermont Preetor Spain Husian Dante United States Mgealaxt Starvine Reconcentrados Matanzas Christ Europe

Thurston on Cuba and US intervention in Spanish War

In a forceful speech Thurston argues for US intervention in Cuba as the only path to independence, rejects annexation and bond guarantees, condemns finance interests delaying action, and urges patriotic mobilization over Wall Street influence. He emphasizes duty to liberty, cites McKinley era diplomacy, and pledges service to country.

Weather Outlook Warms Tonight With Friday Rise

Weather observer T B Jennings forecasts warmer conditions tonight and Friday. Overnight low around zero degrees. Yesterday brought cold spells across the territory from Lander Wyoming to Pueblo Colorado. Team registrations were light, four to below.

T. B. Jennings Lander Wyoming Pueblo Colorado

Ship Christening Sparks Kentucky Pride Of Ocean Race

The passage praises a ship's christening and predicts fame for the vessel. Kentuckians cheer the ship Téssél, declaring confidence to weather rocks and false lights, with hearts, hopes, prayers, and faith all with the vessel.

Téssél Rocke Tempset

Kentucky and Kearsarge Launched at Newport News Yard

Newport News March 24 reports the launching of two battleships from the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock yard. The Kearsarge and the Kentucky, named for historic South and bluegrass states, slid into James River amid crowds of 15,000. Sponsors Christine Bradley and Herbert Winslow broke champagne and water bells. bourbon splashed on the Kentucky hull. A banquet followed aboard the steamship with toasts from Governors Bradley and Tyler.

Newport News James River Newport News Sip Building and Dry Dock Company Kearsarge Listen Stege Salle Bronston Abbie Batlard Allee Castleman Binese Mins Anna Webb Paucah Bradley Tyler Virginia Kentucky Herbert Winslow Alabama House Senate Washington Brooklyn Navy Tes A.m Anie Christine Bradley Lincoln Farm Jefferson Davis Old Point

Market Report from Chicago Wheat and Commodities

Chicago market notes steady to weak moves across cereals and provisions. Wheat opened steady then declined under bear pressure with strong opening due to unexpected demand signals, corn and oats showing liquidation and weakness, while livestock futures mixed amid receipts and shipments data from Chicago and Kansas City markets.

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Fragmented Market Report and Trade Notes From Topeka

A garbled market summary details receipts and prices for hay wheat oats and corn with scattered mentions of Chicago Kansas City Liverpool and Topeka. It notes steady to lower bids and discusses stock futures along with mild commentary on national and regional market trends and reader opinion.

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