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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1898

Page

9

MAYOR FELLOWS STANDS ON PORT ARTHUR CANAL ISSUE

Major Pellows returned from Washington saying he supported a government channel at Port Arthur to aid construction. He praised Hanes and Hanns for backing the Cuba matter and asserted his opposition to opposing the Port Arthur appropriation while aiming to secure necessary permits.

Washington Mark Hanns Major Pellows National Capital Kanna City Port Arthur Permianton Ts Senate Chacatmers Tim Caba Wall Street

Metropolitan Street Railway uproar sparks Kansas City row

A heated town hall speech in Kansas City provoked accusations against the Metropolitan Street Railway company over alleged overstatements of profits and improper notices. The speaker, Mr Little, challenged the firm’s practices and warned of renewed franchise battles, claiming discrepancies between tax returns and property valuations and vowing not to forget the incident.

Kamu City Metropolitan Street Railway Ndt Frures Little Tullelin Abrie Mms Moeht Vm.cla Air Jediten Stu Konsan Mtutropalites Company Jackson County Canenises Kansas City Ransas Metropolitan Street Railway Company Kan Revine

Chinese Garrisons Withdraw from Port Arthur and Ta-Lien-Wan

Pekin reports both Port Arthur and Ta-Lien-Wan were evacuated by Chinese garrisons today. Russians hailed and raised their flag at both locations signaling a shift in control amid ongoing hostilities.

Russia Port Arthur Ta-Lien-Way Pekin Ta-Lien-Wan

Rain Rainfall Report From Bays Weather Station

Weather observer T B Jennings notes storms spared eastern fruit areas while gar work protected by night rain. A 1.20 inch storm total, 0.72 inches at night, 2.1 inches minimum temperature 21 degrees last night. Expect fair and warmer tonight and Tuesday.

T. B. Jennings Esstern Assay Hornia Jennings

An Old Boom Suit Prompts Court Ruling

A Kansas City area case details a judgment against ex Sheriff D N Burdee United States Marshal W E Sterne SS Quinton and M W Van Valken for 2479.69 each tied to a Wilme on Kansas Avenue below the hotel. The stake involved a property sale where one party avoided taking the bag amid five directal notes. Judge Hansen said others in the deal must stand their share.

Saari Colerah Fenn Rass Ees Duige Hazen F. B. Holliday D. N. Burdee United States W. E. Sterne SS. Quinton M. W. van Valken Calnatahee Sterné Mees Quinton VanValken Wilme Kansas Avenue Holliday Way Hansen

ARE THESE MERCHANTS Cattle feeders classed by Attorney General Boyle

Attorney General Boyle writes to a Phillips County official proposing to tax cattle feeders as merchants. The idea hinges on counting cattle bought and sold for profit as personal property for the year, with March 1 holdings deemed taxable. A prior provision taxing cattle shipped in after March 2 was ruled unconstitutional.

Boyle Phillips County Binte He AU

Peace or War in the Cuban Crisis Commentary

A reflective piece argues Spain may govern Cuba but must spare the Cubans, condemns despotic rule as cruel, and praises President McKinley’s calm Christian leadership while noting Senor Barasta’s opportunism. It observes Sherman fading as McKinney rises in prominence.

Spain McKinley Senor Barasta Mr. Sherman Mr. McKinney

Mangrove lighthouse tender incident at Havana port

A Havana Port incident involved the Mangrove lighthouse tender being boarded by customs inspectors led by the chief officer. Consul General Lee protested as the inspector searched cabins and foot lockers, prompting the inspector's removal and government explanations that boarding was improper for a non warship.

New York Tribune Havana Lee Court of Inquiry Dhatoms Department

Fortifying Newport with Four Rapid Firing Guns

Newport March 23 In addition to current army engineer work new defenses will begin tomorrow with emplacements for four 4 inch breech loading rapid firing guns at Port Adams. Details of locations are not released but work will extend to a new battery on Cannavat Island near Port Dumpling where training ship Alliance arrived from Portsmouth for naval preparations.

Newport H. 1 Army Verious Narragansett Port Adams Cananivat Old Port Alliance Portsmouth

Navy Department Orders 20 Miles of Torpedo Wire to Worcester Firm

Worcester March 24 Washburn Moon company received a Navy Department order Saturday for 20 miles of torpedo cable and a large quantity of wire for field telegraphy. The Massachusetts concern will supply the cable and related materials for the military project.

Navy Department Massachusetts Worcester Maas Washburn & Moon Company Pase

Five Million Patriots Form National Volunteer Reserve

New York March 2. A new national volunteer force aims to mobilize two to five million patriotic citizens to oppose threats to the president or state governors. The grand army of individual Americans will have a central headquarters for recruitment and allotment. Notables present included General James Longstreet, General Simon Buckner, and General John Dutals.

New York National Waldorf-Astoria Hotel W. D. Washington United States Army Navy Valunt O. C. Howard C. Hows Anson G. McCook Advl Bert Ames Lowell James G. Wilson MtcMannon B.A. Molineux J. Plureen H. Ho Adams Daniel Sickets Maine Joshua J. Chamberlain Branawick Ch, Wilcox Washington EM Lone Plainfield XII Joseph Wheeler Alabama James Longstreet T. 3. Peck Thurlington Z. Biles Washieton Stanley Goldiore Simon B. Buckner Lexington A. G. McCook John Dutals Tordlen Bar Invanlon National Volunteer Reserve Generames M. Schoneld U.S. A Cos A O. C

Mosquito Fleet to be commanded by Horace Elmers

Commander Horace Elmers detached from Cramp's Navy Yard and ordered to command the Mosquito fleet formed of all small craft able to carry a gun. The Claelonat and Castine have arrived at Key West.

Horace Elmers Washington Cramp’s Nayy Yard Key West

Independence Alone In Cuba Letter From Havana

A Havana cor respondent cites a March 11 letter from Gen. Gomez in Las Villas describing Spain's impotence and mentioning a March 36 communication. The World correspondent notes expectations and expresses some amusement at the situation.

New York Cuba Havana Sys Gomez Las Villas Spain

Peace and independence in Cuba outlined in reaction to Spain

The article argues for ending the Cuban conflict through force or politics, asserting Spain's war is unjust and urging U.S. intervention. It contends peace requires Cuban independence and a large indemnity, reflecting a pivotal national viewpoint.

Spain Army of Liberation

Abe Pulford Arrested Over Contempt Charge in Local Court

Abe Pulford was arrested after contempt of court allegations surfaced in Shayrier county. He demanded a trial as Probate court sets a date for April 4, marking the first case under a new contempt provision allowing trial by jury for those violating a court order. Arthur Mass won a $200 judgment against Fulford for horse stoning and claims Fulford diverted $241 owed to Mass from county funds to himself, leading to contempt accusations.

Abe Pulford Shayrier County Arthur Mass Fulford Tech Pulford

Mask Fanny Davenport Near Death in Chicago

Chicago March 28 The condition of actress Mask Fanny Davenport reported critically improved after a comfortable night but remains serious. A physician consultation was held and relatives telegraphed for. attendance noted the patient at death's door with slim hopes of recovery.

Chicago Fanny Davenport Miss Davenport

Father of Chas Curtis in $80,000 title suit decision

Judge Hazen ruled that Rachael Hatch widow of Chas Curtis had no dower interest in a Minnesota property tied to an 1862 divorce and a later sale. Heather Small now holds the land and Mrs Hatch’s appeal over dower was denied. case advances to the supreme court.

Chas Curtis Maren North Topeka Reform School Haren Jack” Curtis Chares Curtis Sirs Rachael E. Hatch Minnesota Curtin Heather A. Small Match Hatch Judes Hazen

Seattle Insurance Solicitor Slain by Father in Street

In Seattle on March 28 M F Schelderup, an insurance solicitor, was shot and killed by B M Bradley, a contractor, on Third and Cherry streets in view of theatregoers. The shooter fired as he confronted Schelderup, who died within minutes. Bradley fled toward the Pedice station amid a crowd.

Seattle M. F. Schelderup B. M. Bradley Third Cherry Schelderup Bessie Bradley Schederup

Plumb portraits debated by Kansas officials and Mrs Robinson

Mrs Chas Robinson widow of ex governor Robinson protests placing Senator Plumbs portrait on the capitol dome panels. She argues Plumb did not prove Kansas loyalty during the Lawrence sacking and cites alleged failures by Quantrell and others. State officers dismiss the charges as unfounded while three portraits are being considered for the dome

Chas Robinson Charlies Robinson Frovernor Robinson State Executive Council Preston Ti Capitol Ransins Free State Kansas Prnmb Lawrence Plumb Tims Quantrell Stuml Eleventh Paola Missouri Plamb Lounk Quantrel Capitol Dome Morris Trumb Charles Robinson Jim Dane Otter

Not Without Spain Do You Pull Teeth Without Pain

A New York World snippet shows a talking doctor and janitor discussing patient care. The janitor notes a recent teeth extraction caused wrist pain that may linger. An ad extols the Rock Island Flyer schedule from Topeka to Denver and Colorado Springs, arriving next morning.

Spain Janiter New York World Colorado Topeka Denver Colorado Springs

Deaths and Funerals And Hazards From A Street Runaway

A Topeka area note lists several deaths and funerals including Thomas Fini age 30 who died after a horse dragged him near Valencia and a coroner's inquest was held. Cyrus Shumway age 2, related to ex Sheriff Dave Burdge, died Saturday morning and was laid to rest in Auburn. Emma B McClintock died after Bright's disease and meningitis. funeral in Topeka at John Baker residence. Mrs McClintock, sister of Justice W. S. Mechanic, was a former city schoolteacher and Methodist. Wm H Harrison, veteran, died Saturday. remains sent to Manhattan for burial. Also anecdotal items about mischief and a runaway delivery team at East Eighth Street and East Jackson, causing two riders to be thrown but unharmed.

Thomas Fini Valencia Church of the Assumption Cyrus Shumway Shariff Dave Burdge East Fourth Auburn

Wheat Market Slumps Amid Quiet Trading and Shifting Supplies

Wheat trading opened firm then eased as weather, forecasts of cold, and ample new stocks pressured prices. Receipts and shipments shifted with western markets, corn and oats mixed, hogs and pork weaker, and overall activity subdued in a volatile Kansas City market.

Consultation Offers Free Examination At Hotel Throop

Dr Walsh advertises free consultation and rapid relief for deafness and nervous ailments at Hotel Throop. He claims swift patient improvement within days with testimonies from Lockwood Parker Murray Lang Best and others in Kansas, urging visits to hear about treatment and its benefits.

Edward J. Walsh Chicago Nerine Kanane Kansas Walsh F 8 Lockwood North Quincy 1 Parker Emingham Jr. Walsh Iir Fr. Murray Murray Lancaster Kan Poties Wonder- Tuleedts Cater

Market tensions and grain futures flicker amid recovery hopes

The report notes Wheat receipts and mixed futures as the stork market shows gains of over 2 percent in places. Short covering is led by Fepo andy with sentiment cautious in view of U S Sparitan tensions and a looming supply crisis. Wheat stock declines are shown at 1 750 000 bushels with corn and oats also down, while cotton markets report activity through Galveston on March 25.

W. M. Lang North Topeka Youte Br. Walsh Sam A.C Best Kinyas Tives Monrovia Chicago New York Fepo Andy United States Missin Co Milchy Mast Co Co Michael Rain West Sith Ave U i. c. Mo St. P

Classified Lost and Found and For Sale Notices

Fragmented page item listing financial services and assorted ads. Mentions CENTRAL NATION BANK Kansas City and UNION NATIONAL Base Kansas City. Indicates buy or sell access to exchanges, wires, and margins. Contains scattered entries for rent, sale, wanted help, and personal notices with unclear locations and partial addresses.

Central Nation Jeka Kan Union National Base Kansas City First Font Exchange Kansas Ciy

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