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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1898

Page

7

Rock Island Flyer Schedules Topeka and Kansas City

The Rock Island Flyer departs Topeka each morning at 6:40 arriving Kansas City 9:15. Return train leaves Kansas City at 7:10 arriving Topeka 8:30 p.m. Union Pacthc offers a $20 p m train for Kansas City. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises quick service. Chesterfield Hotel in Topeka announces new management of Charles L. Wood.

Union Pacific Kansas City Topeka Kansas Ciy Union Pacthc Rock Island Flyer T-20 Peerless Stram Laundry Chesterfield Kansas Charles L. Wood Peeriess Steam Laundry Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Karisss City

Seventh District Republicans Meet in Convention

Reports from Hutchinson on the Seventh district Republican convention reveal a crowded field of candidates and factional tensions. Delegates face a boss-led slate with figures like W E Stentey Marc Altaush and Major Hood, while Sedgwick county factions clash over postmaster and seats in the committee. The event, held at the auditorium near the Arkansas river, sits amid rain and muddy streets with headquarters at the Midland hotel and expectations of a town relocation for the convention site.

State Journal Hutchinson May W. E. Stentey Wichita Stanley Marc Altaush Kingman State Board of Charities Morrill Arement Stanley Albaugh Major Hood Emporia Bilis Bawende John A. Wilkin Pega cc Nonoovne J. A Remington Paola EL Grimes Cot Frank Nelson Lindeborg Lone Garry J. W. Brinkerto Lyons Rice County Drinkerhoff Congress Frank Harrow Long Lute Axline Medicine Lodge Cresset Tom McNeil Harvey County Cal Johnston Ben Hageh Bech Arkansas River Midland Hotel Aetate Kelly Topeka McPherson County Leedy Reno County National Guard Jerry Simpson Chester T. Long Midian Medicine Lodge Wichite Newt Bridgeman Vic Manfock James Allison Bridgeman For Fears Cy Leland Sedgwick Murdock iI & Son Col Marsh Burdock Rarle Allison Hess McKinney- Fi Bentmr

Sedgwick county political fight and factional splits

In Sedgwick county fierce party infighting erupts as candidates clash amid evolving alliance shifts. Bentley withdraws citing fixed Long support and risk to Stanley. A settlement falters, signaling renewed battles and district uncertainty ahead of the fall campaign.

Sedewick Bentley State Journal Wichita Long Neree Trent Sedgwick County A. W. Smith McPherson County Lome Smith Kansas Mississippi Omaha the Midland Lane Prophet Medicine Lodge Jerry Simpson 0. H. Bentley The Congress Whinex Stanley Lang Dad Tam Gore

Spectacular harbor victory praised as American spirit shines

A brief tribute extols Commodore Dewey and his fleet at Manila Bay, hailing the splendid exhibition of American valor and the navy’s laurels. It urges equal opportunity for naval commanders and celebrates farm prosperity, manufacturing strength, and Republican dominance while denouncing Populism and pledging support for GOP nominees in Kansas.

Manila Dewey Akemen Srekt Ugs Kansas

Deadlock at Ottawa stalls convention after 200 ballots

Ottawa May 5 The Second congressional district convention had met 200 ballots with the deadlock unbroken before adjourning. Rumors swirled of alliances among Harris Gates Smith and Bowersock while delegates caucused. J J Cox backed Bunstseck, binding delegates. Bowersock holds 12 votes and remains third. McCarthy names delegates for state treasurer race from Jefferson county.

Ottawa Harris Woul Gates Smith Buchan J. D. Bowersock Bowersock Harris Becuse Howerseck Hila J. J. Cox Bunstseck Dougas County Mr. Bowersock McCarthy D.C Nortonville County Central Committee Jefferson County G. W. McCammon Valley Falls L. BH. Randolph J. M. Davis Winchester C.H

Brimstone Scarce as War Spoils Supply From Sicily

The Tribune reports sulfur, a wartime contraband, is scarce in America. If embargoes persist, prices will rise. U.S. output is limited, most brimstone comes from Palermo, Sicily, and only a small stock remains. Prices have jumped from about $22 a ton to around $60 and may rise further.

America Sicily New York the Tribune Palermo England

Young Cubans Enlist In Tampa Camp

A party of 30 to 40 young Cubans recruited in New York arrived in Tampa and entered camp at the Cuban mindez vous in West Tampa. They will be followed by about 150 more from the Junta headquarters in New York. All will be armed and equipped by the United States government. Enlistment applications are rising at the Cuban recruiting offices in the city with expected training numbers between 1290 and 1600 Cubans under military instruction by tomorrow.

Tampa New York Junta United States

Bishops Commend President’s War Acknowledgment

Methodists of Athlon Michigan report bishops at Albion session endorsing the national war effort in Cuba. They praise President McKinney for pursuing national honor while noting the armed conflict was, in their view, forced by Spanish oppression.

Athlon Mich Methodist Episcopal Church Albion McKinney Cuba

Bishops Endorse McKinley and Manila Victory Praise

In Montpelier Vermont on May 6 the Methodist bishops meet in session to express confidence in President McKinley and offer prayers for the nation. They celebrate Dewey's Manila victory and the 50th wedding anniversary of Chas. Dewey while reflecting on the war’s success and sending good wishes to the admiral.

Board of Bishops of The Methodist Church McKinley Manila Bowman Andrews Foss Horst Ninde Mallatey Fowler Vincent Joyce McCabe Hartsell Fitzgerald

For Rent Notices Mixed in Fractured Text

Several rental notices appear with varying clarity. A furnished front room at 614 Jack includes water and cistern access. An unfurnished front room with a first-sour note and water is listed on Topeka Avenue. One ad offers two items and furnished rooms with board on Topeka Street. A furnished room with board and simple cooking is listed at 41 Madison. Another ad mentions pleasant furnished rooms on Quincy Street.

Fune Ieee Jackson Topeka Ave Madison Quincy St Novis Western Ave Furman’s Shoe House Kansas Avenue

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