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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
9
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An expedition departs for Alaska led by Captain A. Morty to pursue a gold hunting venture. The party includes a chef and crew, with reports of a large vessel and a mission to secure wealth. The ship, capable of carrying eight men, is described as lengthy and sturdy.
The Neus Freie indicates the Austrian-Hungarian government aims to raise naval strength with a large sum. In other news, Alexander Revels offers a 32,000 prize for a wall decoration sketch at the Central Art School. Buffalo agents close a meeting without agreement. another session planned in New York by April 15. Headache relief via Dr Davis Anti-headache, 25 cents.
A Lafayette Square Opera House staging of Ian Maclaren's Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush in Washington draws a refined audience led by Mrs McKinley and a dozen officials. Frank L. Penney and Fred M. Ranken direct with Marie Barracehs returning to the stage. J H Stoddard assists and the Drumtochty tales are adapted with local color and a moral about class and creed. The play features Kate Carnegie and Rev John Carmichael as central characters with a hopeful ending.
Garland selectmen bought a second hand hearse with no runners causing a costly delay. Snow six feet deep made wheeled transport useless. After heated town meeting, officials were defeated, funds refused, then restored to pay 221 dollars for the hearse. Substantial public blame followed.
In a tense police court session, A F Janes of North Topeka faced assault charges as Mrs. Penrod testified about being forced from a house. Jurors heard conflicting accounts of threats and force, with Janes denying violence and Penrod describing confrontations during eviction. After two and a half hours, Judge Atchison ruled in favor of Janes.
Adolph Luetgert’s last trial evidence is being quickly written as 4600 pages remain. Attorney John Keboo funds the mass of testimony, and the case advances toward the Supreme Court with Keboo confident of defeating his estranged wife.
Ottumwa Iowa March 31 Mrs Beckwith mother of Werten Beckwith professional baseball player and son-in-law of Robert T Lincoln arrived to inform the Ottumwa club her son cannot play for Ottumwa or any other team. She cited family humiliation over his bid to become a pro ballplayer and said she will oppose attempts to release him from his contract. A position with the Burlington Mets at Creston was arranged, and manager Smith will report Friday for practice. Robert P Lincoln in Chicago said he knew nothing of Dehig’s efforts to release his son-in-law from the Ottumwa contract.
An Abilene Populist writes Governor Leedy urging the removal of State Mine Inspector McGrath. The letter argues many miners distrust him and that appointments should be made only with knowledge and strong recommendations, warning against retention of an unfit official.
North Tonawanda man Frank J. McPherson completed the sale of his wife to James B. White for 75 cents. The former Caroline Weldon had been married ten months and now resides with her purchaser. McPherson, joking about a Klondike trip, sought a buyer after expressing willingness to part with his wife.
After nervous prostration last Saturday, the famed actress Fanny Davenport reached a crisis yesterday in Chicago and began to improve. Her physician now believes she may book a short season of four or five weeks if her health continues to improve.
St Petersburg dispatchs report Russian occupation of Port Arthur and Ta Dien Wan prompting Britain to present a stoic front. Viedomosti claims Russia bears event responsibilities and must curb Japan’s territorial aims, while China’s Celestial Empire protection is cited as shaping Russia’s stance. Kansas commissioner's group heads to Omaha to coordinate Kansas exhibit plans. Rock Island Flyer schedule from Topeka to Denver and Colorado Springs promotes rail travel. A New Great South American Kidney and Bladder Cure claims rapid relief in six hours with local druggists selling it.
The Atchison county Republicans held a Wednesday afternoon meeting naming delegates to the congressional and state conventions. They adopted resolutions congratulating the country on the re j of the Wilson bill and praising Kent McKinsey. They instructed for Seaton for Governor and Walker for Congress and commended William Fr. Smith of Kansas City for supreme court justice. The convention ratified Capt. John Seaton’s selection of helogetes to the state convention and named several officials and delegates. A resolution declared Congressman Broderick as second choice of the congressional delegation by a large majority.
Cairo reports from Athura that a large Anglo Egyptian reconnaissance moved with eight cavalry squadrons four Maxim guns a horse artillery battery and infantry to the Dervish position 18 miles from Athura. They encountered heavy entrenched opposition then withdrew as Dervishes retreated under shell fire.
Newcastle March 31 reports the British steamer Leechmere Capt Butler likely lost with all hands after leaving the Tyne March 23 bound for London. The 74 ton iron vessel built at Sunderland in 1876 belonged to W Cory & Son and hailed from London.
Neetey stated today before resigning for Indiana that the eastern syndicate he represents favors piping gas to Fort Scott from Iola Gum belt or La Harpe. The company would invest substantial funds if a favorable franchise is granted by the Fort Scott city council.
Chicaze march 5 At Gov Tanner request Brig Gen Harris A Wheeler commanding the First Brigade resigns. He forwarded the letter after it was learned General Whicher allowed the Seventh regiment to parade in Chicago on St Patrick s day a decision believed to prompt the move.
March 31 report notes Emperor William seised by grand dukes of Baden for loans and that loyal support earned him gratitude. Indefatigable aid is praised as the Marina infantry is appointed to serve abroad with brave troops protecting the homeland’s interests in the Far East.
Vienna March 1 The Austrian budget was submitted to the lower house of the diet today with estimated revenues of 72,231,23 florins and expenditures of 17,246,604 for the year. The message outlines train options from Kansas City returning to Topeka with travel times for the Union Pacific and the Limited service.
St Joseph March 1 The packing plant of Geo B Swift & Co erected at half a million dollars is completed and will open for business. The first purchase of cattle was made today. The article notes travel options to Topeka and Kansas City with limited service times.
London report states Charles Frohman engaged Jessie Millward to replace Viola Allen in the Empire Stock Company. Millward, longtime leading lady with William Terriss, to debut in The Conquerors in Chicago this September and then perform in New York in Anthony Hope's Phrase Next sprite Mize.
Wellington adopts a Fiesta plan with floats and bands on May 1. A morning parade features merchant displays and burlesque advertising. a 25 piece orchestra and 50 voice chorus will perform in the afternoon and a grand evening concert may be held in the opera house.
In Coffeyville James T Denton, aged man, attempted suicide after wife pulled up shade trees he had planted to improve their property. He tied a rope to a post and a rafter, jumped but survived after neighbors and wife freed him. He vowed to plant trees or bust.
The Globe reports a dispute over a Chinese loan, with stock exchange committee refusing quotation and the Emperor of China ratifying. France and Russia oppose the ratification, with Britain and Germany possibly needing to intervene. The situation casts a wide international strain amid ongoing tensions.
Berlin March 31 John 8 Jackson secretary of the United States embassy representing United States Ambassador White who is sick has made representations at the foreign office on behalf of Miss Lonn Garrison of the Harrison sisters whose expulsion from Germany has been requested as a notoriously obnoxious person Miss Harrison asked for foreign office intervention and the latter assured him that if she kept within the legal limits her public appearance would not be forbidden The Cologne Gazette ridiculed the expulsion as a grave injustice.
Breidt's body will be cremated per his lifelong wish. Funeral set Thursday at 1 PM from Metropolitan Opera House with ticketed admission. Opera stockholders subscribers and music groups invited. multiple choirs to sing, Lotus Club to appoint committee. Mme Wordica to perform.
London reports that the Daily Graphic cites a belief that Russia would grant Britain assurances that Ta Lien Waitau customs duties would exceed seven percent, aligning Ta Lien with other Chinese ports and including local license dues. The motive suggested is to withdraw from Korea not to appease Japan but to deny Germany a pretext for redscopy the Port Ham viuun.
The court declares Chinese born in the United States are citizens. Chief Justice dissents. The item cites March proceedings and notes various unrelated promotions and schedules, including tea company offers and a Rockland River train timing.
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