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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1898

Page

4

The Key Note Speech on Cuba War Policy

Senator Phareton delivers a key note in Congress praising intervention to aid Cuba while arguing the United States must act to secure independence or belligerency with minimal warfare The piece links the Maine disaster to Cuban outrages and calls for public support to fund a war effort if needed, emphasizing humanity and national honor.

United States Phareton Congress Senate Wenstors Cuba Thurstan Maine Cisgeland Thurst Reserey Armenia Karaus Topez Guba Sein

Topeka ward politics focus on honesty over party ties

The Topeka article notes voters care less about party labels and more about honest capable aldermen. It highlights Hank Lindsay revived at the party altar, having served as county commissioner and once police chief, now pressed to serve the city in a civic role.

Topeka Apis Hank Lindsay Lindsay Hades Thes

Governor Leedy Seeks Aid for Kansas University Fire Rebuild

Lawrence March 26 The board of regents met in Lawrence to plan replacing the fire losses at Kansas University. Governor Leedy attended and urged a special fund to reimburse Lawrence citizens who raise funds. No action was taken. a session is set to continue today. He would recommend a legislature appropriation or urge his successor to act. The general view is that Lawrence residents must raise the money and the legislature will provide aid at its next session.

Lawrence Board of Tépents of Kansas University Afernoon Ctty Leedly Uae Trowlle

Georgeson Goes to Alaska as Special Agriculture Agent

Secretary Wilson designates CC Georgeson as special agent for the agriculture department in Alaska. He will travel to Sitka mid April to conduct experiments on vegetables and cereals best suited to Alaska soils. He will consult mission stations and Klondike trading companies to identify viable crops and climate data for soil depths.

Washington Wilson Cc, Georgeson Agricultural Department Alaska Ife Tere Sitka Klondike Weather Bureau

Moonlight Returns to Leavenworth After Four Years

Cot Thomas Moonlight ex minister to Bolivia arrived in Leavenworth yesterday after an extended absence. He was greeted by his son in law EE Murphy and daughter Mrs Jessie Hausseeman at East Leavenworth and taken to the Murphy home where he will stay for now. Moonlight appeared robust with little hair whitening and wore a continental style beard, a dark traveling suit, light overcoat, polished shoes, and light spats.

Eavenworth Thomas Moonlight Bolivia Leavenworth East Leavenworth EE. Murphy Jessie Hausseeman H BE. Murphy Col. Mounlicht

New Orleans votes on suffrage clause in proposed constitution

The constitutional convention advances a suffrage article granting state and U S citizens the vote with residency tests. It imposes literacy or property requirements and retains a poll tax, aiming to enfranchise whites while disenfranchising many blacks, with a 1900 effective date and residence rules for prior voters.

New Orleana Sisten United States Senate United States Louisiana

Curtis Can't Come to First District Campaign

In a letter from Washington Curtis declines leaving the capital to campaign in the First district. He cites two pending bills of interest and suggests one may be for additional appropriations to improve the federal building in Topeka. He urges Congress to stay ready to support the national administration amid the Cuban crisis.

Chariie Curtis Washington Curtis bNt Witlch Federal Topeka Congress Beau

St Johns Candidacy Faces Second District Nominating Meeting

The Second District Populist Committee accepts John P. St Johns candidacy for congress and will meet next week in Ottawa to set date and place for a convention. Chairman Charles P. McCambridge said assurances are official that St Johns candidacy is assured. other candidates include Peters the current congressman, William Poor Linneus county attorney, and Sam J. Bishop.

John P. St. John Congress Ottawa St. John Charles P. McCambridge Kansas City Kan Real City

Russians order Chinese to leave Port Arthur

London dispatch says Russians in Shanghai report Chinese told to depart Port Arthur. Mandates and soldiers are said to be retreating with baggage toward Che Foo Win Chang and Te Ku.

Port Arthur London Shanghai Permell Che Foo Win Chang Te Ku

Crawford Monday Night Extravaganza to Return Next Week

The Crawford en gagement closes this week at the Gilliss opera house in Kansas City tonight and travels to the Crawford theater next Monday. New features are promised in the Durlesque Mac with clever jalties. Tickets are 75 60 25 and 15 cents.

Crawford Marty W. Lemon Giiliss Opera House Kansas City

Rock Island Flyer Timetable and Events

Fast time train leaves Kansas City 7 10 arrives Denver 1 o clock next morning and Colorado Springs at 1 o clock returning. Leaves Denver 8 00 and Colorado Springs 2 45 p m arrives Kansas City 7 20. Hock Island Flyer departs Kansas City 7 30 arriving morning and returns 7 18 Kansas City to Topeka 8 50 p m. National Reserve Association cake walk and dance at K B P Monday evening March 7 admission 26 cents.

Kansas City Topeka Denver Colorado Springs Colorado Aravis The National Reserve Association Hell

Topeka Socials Bring Welcome to New Pastor Thorpe

Social notes from Topeka describe reception at the Methodist church for Dr and Mrs E L Thorpe with about 100 guests. Bishop Vincent and local leaders spoke and welcomed the couple as Topeka hosts praised the decor by palms and blooms. A separate large gathering at Mrs Foster and Mrs Kinley’s home drew many women in finery, with detailed dress descriptions and refreshments.

Suriel Ladies’ Society Epworth League the Methodist Church E. L. Thorpe Thorpe Topeka FD. Puller Vincent de Thorpe W. D. Gousett J. 4 Yarrington P. J. Bonebrake W. H. Roehr Frank H. Foster Evan Kinley Foster Potwin Jessie Ranadall Mies Maud Sargent W. S. Mettals Lawrence James A. Troutman J. W. Hardt L. 3. Ferry Frank Thomas TE. Pounds Kinley Abs. Mettals

Two Barn Fires In Burns Of Suspected Arson Origin

Two separate fires last night in Burns damaged a barn at West Fifth Street owned by EC Thrall and a nearby dwelling at Lincoln Street. Firemen battled gusting winds and a spreading blaze, saving the barn but with substantial smoke and heat damage. Chief Wilmarth suspects incendiary causes. alarms were raised from multiple box lines as companies responded and contained the fires with limited losses despite the storm.

Box SL West Fifth Street Sperke Nia Bremen Tatam Lnrtt Lincoln Street B. M. Cockrell J. Piva Fe Bre Hues Company Chenica Company Chemfiew Nori A. Hollett

Marshall Band Buys Garfield Park Interest for 2600

A. J. Paramore sold one-fourth interest in Garfield Park to Marshall's Band for 2600 cash paid by H G Lescher, band treasurer. The transfer ends court action, granting full park control to the band and discharging the receiver John Sargent. Paramore keeps his house on the premises with 20 days to move. Improvements may begin this summer.

Marshall Paramore Garfield Park A. J. Paramore Tend H.g.lescher Park John Sargent

The Horrors of Rheumatism Story Told

A farmer's wife describes severe rheumatic pain, swelling, and numbness worsened by cold weather. She credits Pink Pills for Pale People and states after seven boxes she felt entirely well, with a doctor saying she was cured. Affidavits from the wife and husband attest to the account.

Colin Pale Irs Fenly Hinband PN. Thomas Conor Eri Porte & By

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