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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1897

Page

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General Miles Superseded in Promotion Shuffle

Chicago May 11 Brig Gen John R Brooke set to command the army in Miles absence as promotion rights clutch Forsythe Wheaton and others. Confusion over succession follows Miles posting in Europe with Brooke to lead command while Wheatton and Forsythe challenge for top rank amid cabinet orders and seniority disputes.

John R. Brooke Gen Miles Europe Chicago Johi Ti Press Department of We Mixsolle Washington Eders Mielilahetein Eugeke Eta Alger Mier Merteket Beruite Tiger Genel Whealon Getwell California Teras Brooke

Governor to examine stock yards company actions in Kansas City

Governor Leedy will visit Kansas City tomorrow to inspect the actions and movements of the Runesa city Stock Yards company. The examiner will present may be visible to the mate in the investigation now before Special Master Jorge W Clark. The inquiry hinges on the governor’s information and testimony from Mr Boyle in the ongoing case. The examination resumes in Kansas City next Monday.

Mpany Booka Leedy Boyle Kansas City

Times Correspondae Handled By Topeka Paper

W Hulton formerly of the Journal joins the Kansan City Times as the Times Correspondent in Topeka on a temporary basis while new arrangements are set. Mr Badser renews old acquaintances this afternoon, signaling ongoing newspaper activity in the region.

Times Corresporae Pred W. Hulton From Journal New Kansan City

Parnell Seme Back Outline in Broad Context

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Mra Parnell related matter involving Parawil and an implied role in state affairs. The text is garbled but suggests a legal or ceremonial return, with references to Bordentown, S. J., and travel toward America. No clear dates, actions, or outcomes are present.

Parnell Bordentown S.J Tate Ierith America

Harris Rail Measure Aims At Inter state Court System

Senator Harris introduces a plan to replace the Foraker pooling framework with a new interstate tribunal. The bill would create a seven member Court of Railway Commissioners, merging the interstate commerce commission to oversee railroad matters nationwide.

Washington, D. C Snator Harris Kumits Foraker Supreme Court Transwilvsuurt Freight Association Martin Churiity Interstate Commerce Commission Court of Railway Commissioners The United Courts of Admiralty Witter Bobies Commerce —Commissioners Sith Teo United States Anita Desurcatel Jude Eunet Bane Weshington la Ang Washington Iistrict Court Beyeys

Denmark Crisis Forces Cabinet Resignation

Copenhagen reports a cabinet crisis with the premier and foreign minister resigning and King appointing former prime minister to form a new government. Outgoing ministers include justice, war, finance, interior, and other senior posts as the crisis unfolds in May.

Copenhagen Colonal Schanack Pavion -Acenbraltes Eeteneter Ma Herr Luttichad Herry Adrbes Bardensleth Stern Harrang In von Sebsted Nghture

Runaway Trolley Horses Collide On Kansas Avenue

A runaway trolley near Kansas Avenue caused a wreck when two horses pulling a wagon dragged into a white painted pole marker and a black one at the street corner. The team split, struck the wagon, and both horses halted in the middle of the block, with no one aboard the wagon.

Kansas Avenue City Railway Topeka Seventh Strick South Pole Ont Dhick Eleni Ninns

Novelists Eyes Describes Velestine Battle as Vision of War

Stephen Crane reports from Velestine amid a brutal clash between Greek and Turkish forces. He chronicles Greek defense, Turkish assaults, and a strategic retreat ordered as the battle rages with cannons, volleys, and heavy casualties.

Bradley Finds A Way To Reformatories Establishment

Kentucky Governor Bradley refuses to transfer Dora Creveb a one year old girl convicted of perjury in Owsley County to the penitentiary and grants her a full pardon. He intends to pardon favored inmates from state prisons unless the legislature provides funds for state schools of reform.

Kentucky Frankfort Bradley Dora Creveb Owsley Chounty Atute

What Kansans Drink

A Kansas City Journal report quotes Capt Hickman of the revenue service discussing illicit liquor flowing into Kansas. He warns of a large crop of stories about bootlegging, noting a recent whisky shipment reduced in strength and repackaged for sale. He links this to wider crimes, including calf theft by drunken offenders.

Kansas City Journal Partion Kansas Capt Hickman The Revenue Service Juiias Cressword Drug Store

Big Chicago theater walkout halts show for over half hour

One of the citys largest theaters faced a long curtain hold last night as stage hands blocked the performance during a weeklong job action over pay. The 1000 plus audience grew restless, police were called, and after talks the workers relented and the show resumed.

Phage Treastres Jaccer Thane Steathona Fans Central Police Jaeger

Topeka Commercial Club Promotes City Again

The Topeka Commercial Club, described as wide awake and enterprising, begins advertising the city. The official ad cites the completion of the state capital, a federal building, and a new auditorial with grand events like the Fall Festival and Mardi Gras styled celebrations. The club office at Cory Bing in OS Kamer avenue invites inquiries and welcomes visitors.

Topeka Fifetin Vale of Printers Ink Hue Ixunmacy Cory Bing OS Kamer Avenue Wites Snd

Sergeant Dickinson Injured Stopping Runaway on Michigan Ave

Sergeant Harry E Dickinson of the First United States Cavalry was badly hurt while stopping a runaway horse on Michigan avenue during an escort for General Stanton from the Wellington hotel to the Coliseum. A bystander in a buggy collided with the sergeant as the horses tangled, leaving him seriously injured.

Chicago Harry Dickinson First United States Cavalry Wining Ts Michigan Avenue Stanton Wellington Hotel Coliseum Thirteenth Street Wainwright Soregent Dickinson Fourteenth Milk Waken Bugey

Frank Long Burned Out In Kansas City Fire

Frank Long’s Kansas City restaurant near Tenth and Walnut streets was badly scorched by fire early this morning. Fire started in the basement and destroyed the storage floor, with the restaurant on the street floor sustaining only slight damage. Loss estimated under 3500, fully insured. Exact cause unknown. Theosophists Buy More Land On Point Loma San Diego May 11 The Theosophical Society increases tract by 40 acres adjoining a previously purchased 1 square mile area. Plan is to build a hotel and sanitarium with a noted view, involving 406 000 dollars.

Frank Long Kansas City Tenth and Walnut Streets Theosophists San Drews Cal Theosophical Society Point Loma Society

Eggs Fly as Missiles Hit Socialist Meeting in San Francisco

A May 11 San Francisco report says a street meeting of Socialist Labor party speakers on Grant Avenue near O Farrell and Market was disrupted by eggs thrown at both men and women. About 400 people gathered. police made no arrests. Several missiles struck speakers Costley Edlin Appel and others, wounding attendees as the crowd dispersed amid taunting and chaos. Efforts to identify the throwers failed.

San Francisco Labor Party Grant Avenue O'Farell and Market Sixth Market Pine and Kearney Divenko O'Farrell Street W Costley W. Edlin Appel Savamf Terward Mediciie Choe Costley Ty Sime

Views of Col William Tomlinson on Prohibition Enforceme

Daily Democrat columnist quotes anti prohibitionist William P Tomlinson urging rigid enforcement and resubmission while condemning law breakers in Topeka. He warns Mystic Brotherhood members to avoid mass meetings backing public defiance and stresses support for police duties.

Wm. P. Tomlinson The Daily Democrat Huitor W. P. Tomilinson Journal Reporter Topeka Mystic Brotherhood

Man's Heart in Court Tries to Explain Insurance Claim

In Pittsboro on May 1, Louis Morris sues The Phoenix Assurance of New York to recover 100 on an accident policy. The defense argues Morris died from drowning, not a fall, and expert testimony centers on Morris heart condition, with doctors from Chicago and local physicians testifying to an enlarged aorta and heart distress.

Pittsboro Louis Mortis Pidallity and Casualty Company of New York Creult Court Morris Isham Wim. Ackley Chicago

Honduras Revolution Ends Report From Consul Livre

Washington dispatch reports United States Consul Livre at Texucigaepa says Honduras revolution has ended. Army forces believed active at Puerto Cortez as government closes the port. House declines to concur with Senate on revoking President Cleveland's forest reservation order.

Honduras Washington State Department United States Livre Texucigaepa Hondutua Puerto Cortez Porty House Cleveland Senate

Union of Wheelmen Heal Partial AAU Accord Talks Begin

Chicago May 14 There is prospect of a new agreement between the AAU and the League of American Wheelmen. Ex racing board chairman Raymond attended the AAU meeting with key officials including Harry McMillan GC Hughes Mesure Fishburn Pierson and Dr Gulich. J H Maybury was elected Western Inter-Collegiate delegate and a committee will draft a new agreement to replace the six month old one. The aim is cooperative wheelmen relations under AAU leadership.

A. W Amateur Athletic Union Chicago L.A. W Amaateur Athletic Union Racing Board Raymond Wheelmen's League A. A Kallea

How Kansas Suffers From Outflow of Insurance Premiums

Eastern insurance firms pull 28 million dollars in premiums from Kansas, amid debate over state legislation. McNutt argues for laws to curb eastern capital leaving the state and protect local investment. prior year reports show foreign and accident insurers took out about 5,440.08 dollars more than premium income, shaping a clear economic concern.

Kansas McNutt Sail

Wisconsin Webb W Nall Revokes Missouri Insurance License

The Citizens' Insurance Company of Missouri, one of the oldest insurers, has had its Wisconsin license revoked by Insurance Commissioner Fricke. The action cites a statute requiring fire insurers to issue policies only through a duly organized Wisconsin resident agent licensed by the commissioner. The decision affects policies written on Wisconsin property and underscores the need for proper local agency to transact fire insurance business.

St Louis Citizens’ Insurance Company of Missouri Thin Alite Wisconsin Fricke

Alden Decision and Kansas Dockage Law Debate

Gov Leedy comments on Alden ruling criticizing its factors and alleging stock interest influence, noting lack of fact examination. Bridge work details appear with April events and Hinckley’s service fee. a separate note reports Webb McNall denying the American Benevolent Society of St. Louis license to operate in Kansas. Bierbauer fined $200 after desertion.

Webb McNall American Benevolent Socety St. Louis McNall Hanisslon Ali McNall Kansas

Mire Winifred Wagner Plans Piano Concert at Piret 31 E church

Mire Winifred Wagner has arranged with Mise Neally Stevens to give a piano concert at the Piret 31 E church Friday evening May 21. In legal news Mrs. Dory Meustis files for divorce from Clarence M. Heustis, citing abandonment and seeks equitable relief. A North Topeka streetcar worker finds a lost pocketbook on the platform with a cent and stamps, and 17 dress goods samples. it can be claimed at the city railway offices. Ringing Bros. canvas pavilions boast an eight acre city of tents and the large hippodrome is weatherproof. the big circus arrives Thursday. C. C. Punnett, longtime Kansas capitalist, moves from Ton to Topeka, eyeing new ventures after leaving the lumber business. educational aims lure him, but he may start a lumber concern in Topeka.

Mire Winifred Wagner Mise Neally Stevens Piret Dory Meustis Clarence M. Heustis North Topeka Ladys Omics of the City Railway Ringing Bros Mammooth Hippodrome C. C. Punnett Iton Clay County Topeka Potwit Searn Ceelish & New Lumber Concen Toorks

War ends terms urged as Greek Ottoman peace talks proceed

Dispatches describe a Vienna shifted mood as powers seek peace with Crete and Crete autonomy high on talks while Greek and Turkish forces maneuver around Domokos and Larissa. Mediation offered by Athens draws cautious acceptance and military leaders report ongoing operations near Domokos and Almyros as imperial troops push toward a settlement.

Sultan's Time Now Minsters Seek War Peace Terms

In Constantinople on May 11 ministers were ordered to determine grounds for Turkish peace negotiations as Greece war costs exceed 5 9 million pounds. Indemnity terms to be paid via installments secured by Thr. revenues. Gold export report notes 700000 dollars to be shipped from New York aboard the Columbia. Unites Art Exhibition continues tomorrow afternoon.

Constantinople Greece Chewee

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