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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1898

Page

7

Woman Cook Leads Camp Kitchen Aid in Hutchinson Quarters

At Gamp Leedy a woman volunteers to teach camp cooking and kitchen discipline to Hutchinson men. She preps pork, cleans pans, washes knives and forks, makes coffee, and blesses the meal. The soldiers note cleaner plates and better food, likening her to a second mother figure Bickerdyke.

Lnes Anadam Hutchinson Kelay Seorn Sind Lok Bickerdyke Fence

Painful Accident Injures Kansas City Company Clerk

A. Herman of the Kansas City Company suffered a severe hand injury while uncrating blankets at night. A falling axe struck his hand as he reached to move a beam, requiring five stitches. He is improving and hopes to report for duty in a few days.

Kansas City Company Herman Corp Ge Nies- Tuan Besjing

Parade Intelligence Tent Lively with Military Questions

Report from yesterday’s parade shows Gen Mc Crum Seret Maj Parker and staff at the headquarters tent answering many questions. A lieutenant asked about leggings and hats while Lars Parker advised proper head and foot coverings. Officers noted sustained military discipline as guards stayed near the tents and some troops complained about walking distance.

McCrum Seret Maj Parker Staf Leutenant Lars Parker Wren Cimp

Capt Boltwood's Bullet Signals Military Service Return

Captain Boltwood of the Osawatomie company declares readiness to rejoin the army despite pension controversy. Lieutenant Clark, U S recruiting officer, questioned Boltwood's eligibility, but Treasury and War officials confirmed the commission. General McCrum praises Boltwood's leadership and predicts a capable company.

Boltwood Osawatomie Company Lieut Clark U. S Boltwold Tenny Gen McCrum Capt

Multiplicity of Orders Causes Mix-Up at Camp Leedy Parade

Confusion broke out at Camp Leedy yesterday as Maj. Gen. McCrum issued conflicting commands. Two companies were told to report for examination while others were to stay in camp to guard property. Moments before the parade, the adjutant general’s office directed two more companies to report for examination, with a separate message from the governor adding to the muddle.

Camp Leedy McCram Hhe Adjutant ‘General's Office Soret Parker

Disorderly Camp Leedy orders spark reader conundrum

Adjutant W L Brown notes two conductors from Revert district are sought for examination into his regiment. Don McCrum reports two companies will be examined, sparking claims that too many officers and assistants at Camp Leedy issue orders. Hutchinson readers are puzzled by a height based corporal appointment.

Kiowa County Populists Endorse StateAdministration and Simpson

The Kiowa County Populist convention adopted resolutions reaffirming the 1894 St Louis platform, endorsing the state administration in five branches, supporting Jerry Simpson for Congress, and backing Cuban war policy with treasury notes to the people. Delegates were elected to the congressional and state conventions with instructions to vote for Simpson.

Kiowa County Webbd Mcall Greensboro Kiows County People’s Party St Louis Jerry Simpson National Sdministra- Hon National Treasury United States E Winters W. J. Brown A. W Hershberger A. W. Bilis W. H. Cobb Nat G Bennett Mutchinson A. W. Hershberger W. L. Pleener Topeka

Princess Louise of Saxe-Coburg Gotha in Asylum

London reports Princess Louise of Saxe-Coburg Gotha was taken to a private asylum after a liaison with Lieutenant Von Mattach-Kegtlich. Forged signatures linked to Archduchess Stephanie’s bills prompted arrests. Prince Philip, her cousin, may have sanctioned guardianship as debts are settled. King Leopold to resolve the forged notes matter.

London Vienna Daily Chronicle Louise Saxe-Culture and Gotha von Mattachi¢h-Kegtlich Agram Coalia Stephanie Philip of Saxe-Colture Leutenant Leopold

Woodford to Return to Madrid After War End

Washington May 11 The president intends that General Stewart L Woodford minister to Madrid shall resume his diplomatic post after the war ends and relations are restored A senator familiar with the facts confirms the plan Woodford learned of a major generalship offer in New York but declined it unless needed He is expected to return to Madrid when circumstances permit

Madrid Washington Stewart L. Woodford Woodford New York

LILLIAN RUSSELL AGAIN

Lillian Russell regains her name by decree of Justice Olcott. The actress is now Lillian Leonard Chatterton, wife of John Chatterton. She states social and business friends know her as Lilian Russell and contracts are under that name, claiming the name has become a valuable trade-mark.

New York Mey Lillian Russell Justice Olentt Lillian Leonard Ri Intensity Lilien Leonard Strucset Helen Louise Chatterton John Chatterton Perrugin Wedlick Justis Olcott Tous Russell Chatterton Lilian Russel Hussell Chattenton

Colorado volunteers shift route to Philippines via Chickamauga

Telegram from Secretary Al ger to Governor Adama states Colorado volunteers will be moved to the Philippines next Thursday. The message emphasizes safety and timely transport. Also appears advertisements for White's Verminuge tonic and No-To-Bac tobacco cure from W. Stonefield at 6X2 Kansas Avenue and a Sixth and Topeka avenue pharmacy.

Denver Adama Alger Colorado Chickamauga iGr W. Stonefield Kansas Avenue Sixth Topeka

Rates Drop as Rail War Hits Kansas City Scene

Kansas City faces sharp rate cuts and fierce rail competition. Freight tariffs shrink across classes with first class reduced to zero by some lines and long term contracts signed at low figures. Firms rush to lock rates before navigation closes as lake traffic ends.

Missouri Pacific Ren Burlington All Rail Dake Kansas City

Among Railroad Men at Dodge City and Albuquerque

Ora McCarty, once of Dodge City, now runs a switch engine at Justa. George Fraser becomes foreman of the Santa Fe shops in Albuquerque. Ault may join the Dodge City extra board after engineer Alexander’s death. California orange shipments reach about 500,000 oranges daily. The Santa Fe plans an experiment with engine rotation in the roundhouse. Pueblo Chieftain reports a 20 by 14 foot flag to be raised by Denver & Rio Grande employees with ceremonies near the union depot. Foreman Grandy and Machinist Benedict attempted to obtain the Santa Fe cannon for next Saturday’s event.

Ora McCarty Dodge City Justa Santa Fe Geo. Fraser Albuquerque N. MM Cal Ault Alexander California Senta Fe Round House Denver & Rio Grandeyer Union Depot Rio Grande Grandy Benedict Nickerson

Wellington Displays A 85 Foot Flag Over Building

Bence Fe workers sent a mammoth flag to Kansas City for a 17 dollar order. Raised Saturday evening, the patriotic banner stood 85 feet high atop a pole near the eastern corner of the building. The community learned of the surprise, with many townspeople visiting to view the flag and share celebratory remarks.

Kansas City Ure Jeneth Roundhouse

Mystery Wreck Near Corning Baffles Officials

Investigation into the Central Branch wreck near Corning in Missouri Pacific service stalls. A farmer observed cars piled high in chaos as the crash occurred. one aboard train crew told of near misses on the trestle, while officials in Atchison pursue possible causes.

Central Branch Corning Missouri Pactie Atchison Via

Fragmented Yankee Doodle Memory Fragment

A garbled excerpt recalls a copper gun and maple log with scattered phrases about feeding a cart, cattle load, and a boy's chase home to his mother. The text is incomplete and contains numerousOCR breakdowns, making coherent meaning limited to fragmented childlike lines.

Belmont to Give A Ship if He May Command It

Washington May 11 Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont of New York offers to send the government a dynamite torpedo boat and to command it during the Spanish American War. The naval board approved the offer and a letter to Secretary Long recommends acceptance. A decision is expected in days with work to begin at Creston shipyard Elizabethport if approved.

Washington Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont New York Spain Naval Board of Construction Long Belmon Creston Ship Building Yard Elizabethport

Hawaiian aid offered to U S in naval plans

A Chicago datelined May special reports that Hawaii sent a mule to Washington and Minister Hutch visited the play department to discuss contents before Secretary Day. The Hawaiian government reportedly stood ready to furnish the United States all possible aid in carrying out military and naval duties in the Pacific, providing ships coal refuge and facilities for refitting.

Chicago Tunes-Herald Washieeton Washieton Hutch Day United States

Mayflower Captures Spanish Fishing Smack Santiago Apostle

Key West May 10 The gunboat Mayflower seized the Spanish fishing smack Santiago Apostle off Havana and brought her in by prize crew. She carried fish from Yucatan to Havana and had ten crewmen aboard.

Key West Fls Havana Yucatan

Sharks in Manila Bay Monster Attacks Reported

Chicago May 11 Henry F Steinbach says Manila Bay waters swarm with sharks. Spaniards faced doom between sinking ships or swimming ashore as sharks prey on swimmers and skiffs in bay. Natives feared looting if Manila fell and blamed Spaniards and priests.

Steinbach Chicago Henry F. Steinbach Manila Bay Ma~ Pil Amall Bowta

Spaniards Seek Provisions for Cuban Ports Amid Blockade

Shipments from Kingston and Kingston Jamaica report Spanish efforts to provision eastern Cuban ports as blockades begin. Cable requests from Santiago and Manzanillo seek cargoes of food. Few provisions are available yet, with two schooners chartered locally and another at Mostejo.

Kingston Jamaice Cuba Santiago Bmanxanillo Mostejo 3

Unclear text fragment about fuel and predation notes

Fragmentary OCR text mentions fuel and prediction terms with scattered names and partial phrases. It lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable persons or organizations to form a definite news item.

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