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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1899

Page

6

Muffled and Veiled Sherman Carried Ashore at Hampton

Report from Weepert News Virginia March 1786 describes John Sherman arriving aboard the Chicago after a voyage from Sintigeo. He is conveyed on a litter to a hotel under military escort, with physicians nurses and relatives aboard. Observers note his pallor and frail health while staff issue brief instructions for transport.

Tohn Sherman Weepert News Ciker Chitage Hampton Chicago Mr. Sherman Sintigeo Frank Wiborg Cincinnati Secu Duluth Mra Danttzer Tor Metallum Champerlain Walid Arade Wilbur Britciie Navarins Sens Hoxioity McCallum Sherman Joel Meek

Reducing Expenses Beginnings at Lower Operating Cost

New York March 29 The February statement of finances and expenses of the Chicago Topeka and Santa Fe shows a push to cut operating costs to a reasonable level. The proportion of operating expenses for the month was 60 percent versus 75.40 percent last February, improving the eight month outlook against last year.

Banta Fe New York Ft Carniney Topeka Santa Pe Felina

Pitts Trial Continues In Garden City Murder Case

After four days the jury has not yet reached a verdict in the Pitts murder trial in Garden City Kansas. Pitts faces charges in the death of Louis Nabors while a prior trial saw him acquitted of another murder. Prosecution and defense contention heightens as jurors face intense scrutiny over past rulings and current proceedings.

Garden City Kaw A. P. Pitts Louis Nabors Pitte George H. Niers

Brighton Abandons Kairos After Two Days at Sea

A steamship Brighton from Rotterdam bound for Baltimore reportedly towed the steamer Kairos last Friday and Saturday before the Brighton was forced to abandon the other vessel. Snow reported in Ohio with winter conditions affecting shipping.

Brighton Kairos Fiallfax N.S Moreh Rotterdam Baltimore Brinton

Weather Indications for Kansas March Outlook

Weather indications suggest a March pattern with unsettled conditions across Kansas. Forecasts note potential precipitation and variable temperatures into the weekend, with brief spells of sunshine amid tracking fronts and shifting air masses.

Kansas

Topeka Contemplates Annexing The Strip Neighborhood

The Strip area between Western avenue and Rockanan street north of Third street could join Topeka. Major Anderson and T F Doran push annexation, arguing residents are prosperous and taxes rise only modestly. They say high school costs and street upgrades would be balanced by improved city services and civic gain.

Topeka Western Avenue Rockanan Street Nyood Anderson Mgh

West Side Opposes Paving as Alleys Win Support

Residents on the west side resist paving while petitions circulate to pave two alleys. One would pave Sibley between Lincoln and Lane and Hunton between Thirteenth, the other Western avenue to Fillmore and Twelfth to Hunton Waser. Projector Benedict pushes for Clay to Buchannan block paving with neighbor support still growing.

Sibley Lincoln Lane Mabie Keane Buchanan Is. W. Benedict Benedict

Deaths in Cuba in 1898 naval disaster victims named

List of sailors and officers with homes, units, and status from the U S Navy Department records. Names include Adjutant, Mealy, Zin, Swaden, Privath Hichard Porte, and others aboard vessels at Havana and nearby in Cuba. Casualties noted with incidents at sea and during mooring, plus hospital and fever cases.

Washington Ssaren Wir Avana Sarch Adiutantenersi Tishde Mealy Company Eteet Lotantey Isude Mealy Evay Zin Fiavaea Swaden Hichard Porte Pourty Teu Ith Loty Santa Clare Frank Emrran Sixth Cinin San Tago Langford

Remains of Bishop Duggan at Cathedral Services in Chicago

Thousands view the coffin of Bishop Duggan at the Cathedral in Chicago as mourners fill the sanctuary. The service included the clergyman Joe James and others, with many attending Calvary Cemetery for the burial. In Atlanta, Governor Canders strides toward a two week reprieve for Cassius Law, awaiting the Pardon Board to judge merits of the murder case.

Duggan Chicago Chivas Hvis Joe James Ui Tencup Calvary Cassius Law Atlanta Cand Jer

Leland Takes the Stand in Falloon Stuart Case

Kansas Senate testimony centers on Leland and Grinstead as Leland denies ownership of Stuart and any $125,000 slush fund. He details discussions on county printing favors, campaign actions, and payments, insisting no improper guarantees or funds were directed by him or the state committee.

Cyrus Talend Senate Leland David Overmeier Leland Paul Grinstead Stuart Doniphan County Overmrer Kansas Overmyer Ryan AL the Copeland Jones Grinstemd Doniphan Grinstead Republic Tid Grinstead Stuar Troy Sbedy Bint Vo Trusi Hard Nes Wathenw Judge Failoon Palloon Deland Zou Quermyer St. Joseph Morrill Republican National Committee Mark Hanna Charles Dick Cy Leland West

Blackmail Allegations Tangle in Senate Contest Case

William Stuart denies funding exchanges with Pool Grinstead and other leaders as James Falloon alleges campaign finance pressure. Witnesses detail checks, loans, and contributions from party members while Grinstead admits prior pledge to support Falloon but rejects blackmail claims.

Man accused of taking money from both sides in race

A fragment notes a man described as dishonest blackmailer for taking money from competing sides in a political contest. The text then mentions the senate taking a recess.

Senate

New Red Cross Reorganization Aims for Expanded Scope

The Herald reports plans to reorganize the National Red Cross with a Washington headquarters and a new building. Committees led by George G Boldt John J Edson and Edwin Hay propose regional departments under a chief for each area and a national executive committee of sixteen, with pay only to the Washington chief and necessary clerical staff.

Nework the Herald National Red Cross Society George G. Boldt John J. Edson Washington Loan and Trust Company Washington, D. C Edwin Hay Washington Miss Marton Cuba Hawaii Philippine Islands United States Red Cross Bates

Philippine Amnesty Proclamation Aimed After Aguinaldo Defeat

Washington dispatch reports the Philippine commission plans an amnesty proclamation for natives who lay down arms after a decisive victory over Aguinaldo. The measure, likely issued by General Otis and Admiral Dewey, seeks to reassure natives and encourage surrender once insurgent forces are subdued.

Aguinaldo New York Herald Washington Gus Philippine Commission United States State Department Otix Admiral Dewey Otis

Council Deadlock Over State Paper Choice

The executive council failed to decide on an official state paper at a morning session in the secretary of state’s office. All members attended and ballots were taken at noon. Votes split between Mail and Breeze and The Capital, with Goilard, Attorney General, and Auditor Cole backing Mail and Breeze.

Secretary of State Atty Topeka Capital Mail Berner Stanley Goilard Cole Breeze Grimes Wesson Clark

Frank Algood gang details emerge in Kansas case

A Wichita dispatch reports Willis and Herbert Simpson and Mr and Mrs Matthes arrested as members of the Frank Algood gang. They face a preliminary hearing after connections to murder and theft. Algood, jailed at Inta, may be tried for murder. a warrant also files counterfeiting charges. Matthes denies crimes. the couple jokes about graves on their ranch.

Kansas City Wtar Wichita Kan Willis Herbert Simpson

Chimay Peninsula Residence Plans After Nuptials in Cairo

Princess Chimay to reside in a villa on the Alexandria outskirts with Rigo after their upcoming marriage. The couple is preparing for a permanent home in Exynt, marking a notable royal‑status relocation.

Rigo Alexandria Cairo Princess de Chimay Exynt

Steamer Norseman Goes Ashore Off Marblehead

The Warren Line steamer Norseman from Liverpool to Boston went ashore near Tom Moore's rock Marblehead Neck at 2 40 this morning. Captain Rees commanded the ship. Captain Charles and the life saving crew rescued twenty one crewmen before daylight, with the rest being taken off as quickly as possible. The Norseman carried about 15 crew members and no passengers.

Marblehead Mass Warren Line Rees Liverpool Boston Tom Moore's Rock Nanepashemet Hotel Marblehead Neck Charles

Regents Meet Today At State College In Special Session

Republicans alarmed by proceedings at the State Agricultural College in Manhattan as regents convene in a special session to consider re electing Thomas Be Wil and other Populist teachers for another term. Governor Stanley, indignant, plans to communicate with the regents criticizing the move if the action is taken two weeks before the regular meeting. The Populist majority on the board is accused of unwarranted haste.

State Agricultural College Manhattan Thomas BE. Wil Stanley Hug

Charged With Bigamy in Local Court Case

S C Younkin was handed to state authorities on a warrant for bigamy sworn by Mrs. Virgie Davis. He faces a city court preliminary hearing before Judge McCabe. County Attorney Jetmare notes a marriage deemed lawful if one party believes it valid, with penalties up to five years, or six months minimum jail and up to a thousand dollar fine. Police sought Reverend George Ryan without success. Also reports a hotel fire in Interlaken, Switzerland, burning the upper Beurnyags building.

S.C. Younkin Strauss Om Misa Virgie Davis Younkin No Younkin McCabe Jetmare George Ryan Hin

Market Report From Associated Press Snapshot

Market report shows wheat firmness on western weather and strong demand in the east, corn steady on better cash inquiries, hog and pork futures mixed with May contracts higher. Cash wheat and corn receipts noted, livestock prices varied with hogs, cattle, and lambs showing mixed activity and steady to firm trends.

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Kansas City Livestock Market Represent Sales Focus

Kansas City Livestock Market reports wholesale activity with Texas steers and native cows in representative sales. Market notes wheat and sugar futures in New York sessions, with price movements and demand signals across grains and dairy.

Texas

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