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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1898

Page

4

Prite in McKinley State Journal backs President on Cuba policy

The State Journal supports President McKinley amid Cuba policy tensions. It rejects claims of weakness, defends his duty to uphold American interests, and argues the president aims to liberty and justice for Cuba. The paper refuses to distrust McKinley without stronger evidence and asserts Cubans will gain freedom under his leadership.

State Journal McKinley Cubs Bir Stats Journal

Grain gambling and price controls across nations

The article discusses wheat price advances triggering protests against fixed price aids and the influence of middlemen. It cites Prussia's failed attempt to suppress option dealing and price fixing, noting farmers suffered while middlemen gained. It adds that leaders concede legislation failed and seek new plans.

Alser Proaia America Prussia Giles Feilore

Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Press

Fragmentary verse on flirtation and marriage outlines ten ways to win a woman and the unequal burdens of a wife. The speaker notes a man’s charm yields friends but may fail in treatment, while a wife is described as one who yields to her husband and his demands.

New York Press Mar Ios Ne&t Nobby

Court to Rule on Maine Disaster Probe

Admiral Sicard says court inquiry into the Maine disaster will proceed. The interview notes delays and internal disagreements cited by officials, with hope for decisive action amid public pressure.

Jenkins' Body Found Near Torpedo Tube Aft

Havana March 25 The body of Lieutenant Jenkins of the Maine was found near the torpedo tube aft and is readily identifiable by a bloodstone seal monogrammed I W Jenkins class 6. Private papers were in the pockets and the body will be sent to Key West for burial in a metallic casket. Pittsburgh March 26 The mother of Lieut Jenkins was informed by the Associated Press of the finding and will notify authorities to have the body sent to Allegheny City.

Havana Jenkins Maine I W. Jenkins Key West Pittebure Lieut Jenkins Associated Creer Sun Strait of Uncertainty Naval Staton Alleghany City

Reconnaissance of Spanish War Moves Shapes Naval Response

Washington March 23 As the Maine court of inquiry report nears, news of a torpedo boat fleet sailing from Porto Rico prompts urgent reactions. President and Sec Long confer with Roosevelt. Admiral Shard on leave. Capt Sampton to command near Key West. Iowa battleship reassigned. navy buys steam yachts and four tugs for auxiliary fleet.

Washington Maine Court of Inquiry Porto Rico United States Paral Uttaches Long Rooevelt Shard Navy’ Department Sampton Key West Evans Iowa Navy Department New York

Wobbling policy debated as Spain crisis looms

The London Graphic urges firm U S action amid war talk over Cuba and Spanish flotilla. The Daily Graphic condemns wobbling and argues two clear paths for President McKinley to resolve Cuba’s fate, warning that delay may lead to war with Spain.

London Graphic London Daily Graphic Washington Huis America Homdm Ie Porto Rico New York Spain Pelicy McKinley Sagara Cuba McKinney

US Naval Attache Nitzack Visits German Yard Amid Ship Talks

Berlin reports Lt Commander Nitzack, US naval attaché in Rome and Berlin, returned from Italy and visited Schichau yards at Elbit to press torpedo craft bids. He plans to sail tonight for Kiel to inspect several nonfinite vessels before returning to Italy for further negotiations with Italian shipbuilders.

Berlin Nitlack United States Rome Italy Schichau Veards Elbit Riel Nobluck Bevan Fators Opliona

Ohio Representative Seeks Word On War Readiness

A Ohio representative visited the navy department in Washington on March 25 asking when offensive actions would start and whom volunteers should offer their services to. He declared having forty two letters from his district this morning seeking the date of fighting and the proper point of contact.

Ohio Washington Navy Department

Letter claims mint found under the Maine sparks questions

A Columbus Dispatch special reports Mrs Jones received a letter from Trent Jenkins, a Maine explosion victim, claiming a mint was found under the ship. Relatives doubt the note, which may surface in a Board of Inquiry report. others call it absurd. Separately, London editorialists criticize Senator Thurston's war talk and U S policy, while The Daily News cites tensions between Congress and President McKinley over the Spanish conflict.

Columbus Simi Sava Jones Trent Jenkins Maine Pittsburg Board of Inquiry T. C. Jenkins Idevt Jenkins Lima Mra Wm. Jones London Mann the Standard Thurston United States Senate Spain Washington McKinley Thornton The Daily News Congress McKinsey Woyler Cote

United States dispatch boat Dolphin placed in commission

New York March 25 The Dolphin has been placed in commission at the navy yard and awaits sailing orders. It will likely join the fleet at Key West with 110 officers and men led by Capt Lyons and Lt W H Southard as executive officer. Armament includes two 3 inch Maquand guns, two pounders, two f-sounders and Seraiete rifles. The Mayflower is being scraped below the water line with about 50 men at work on the vessel.

New York United States Dolphin Navy Yard Key West Lyons Tieut W.H. Southard

Spain 15 Surprised We May Not Care to Arbitrate Maine Case

Madrid and Vienna correspondents report mixed signals on arbitration for the Maine incident. US consul Lee’s request to draw on the wreck sparks unfavorable views, while some Spaniards see arbitration as the only path to resolve Cuban tensions. Diver Baumann claims evidence of Spanish mine explosion and cites explosives found aboard the wreck.

Maine London Madrid United States Lee Vienna The Daily Chronicle Baumann United Staiis Hie Io Dresden

Maine Monument Fund Benefit Held at Font's Grand Opera House

A matinee benefit in Baltimore, Maine, raised funds for the Maine Monument Fund honoring men killed in the Maine disaster. Attendees included Mrs. President McKinsey as guest of honor. Abe arrived from Washington at 2:98 p m. Receipts totaled around 0K.

Baltimore Monument Fund Font Grand Opera House Mckinsey Abe Mery

War Risks Whitten Insurance Policy Notice

War risks to cover speculative accounts issued for six months. Landon March 1 reports business at Liord's with premium ten guineas per centum paid for coverage against declared war between Spain and the United States during the six months.

Landon Liord's Spain United States

Spanish Torpedo Boat Destroyers Arrive at Queenstown

Two Spanish torpedo boat destroyers Sasa and Andez arrived at Queenstown today and will coal and refuel before proceeding to Perrol, Spain.

Queenstown Sasa Andez Perrol Spain

Eye disease cures claimed for notable Topeka clients

A Topeka article lists well known individuals treated by Prof. Samuels for cataracts and eye ailments. Patients include FP. C. Downey attorney, Wm Foster of Pauline, J. M. Donohoe and daughter, H. J. Bevelle Western Union manager, Pigg of St Nicholas hotel, M. S. Sales of Chicago Lumber, Fred Freeman, A. Troup, Mrs Warner wife of Councilman J. S. Warner, James Herron Met Life agent, and the Mulvane couple. Also notes about glasses fittings and extraordinary recoveries at 60 Hutton Avenue offices.

Samutis Topeka FP. C. Downey Columbian Building Kansas City Samnels Wm Foster Pauline Kan J. M. Donohoe East Eighth Samuels St. Mary's School Leavenworth H. J. Bevelle Western Union Telegraph Company Prof Pigg St Nicholas Hotel Samuda M. 5. Sales Chicago Lumber Company Third Jackson Streets Fred Freeman New York A. Troup Troup Samuely Mr. Warner J. 8 Warner Coawwa Lemuels Jas. Herron The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company West Mighth Street Prof. Samuels Don Lucie Mulvane T. Crouch Polk Street Samoets Caiaeri

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