Topeka News Briefs Round Up On Local Goings On
Topeka notes detail camping parties at Destiration das State Treteurer Hetlebower on his Milam county farm. New tandems arrive, Swedish Independent teasue meets tonight, Miss Ethelyn Palmer home for summer. Weather delays, Santa Fe depot work, street repairs, and widening North Kansas avenue. Washburn baseball at Baker Thursday, jury excused till June, and Topeka events from railroad repairs to library editing by Mies Mulwy Dice. Local officials, judges, and residents travel to Kansas City and Costa Rica share stories and plans for state exhibitions.
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Hetlebower
Milam
Teasue
Ethelyn Palmer
Topeka
Santa Pe
Fourth
Weshburn Collese
Twenty- Second Regiment
Henry Beerman
Forthwest
Bersas Avenue
Cottonwood
John R Sargent, Jr
District Court
Washburn College
Ite Widtorf
K. U
Baker
Thoretiy
Brehth
Kanfod
Ritchie
Mies Mulwy Dice
Bri_ Ashle L. Diggs
Wtwle Library
Topeka Advocate
Shawnee
Drake
Santa Fe
Populist push to nominate Col Donaldson for lieutenant governor
The Populists of Chautauqua and nearby Kansas counties back Col Samuel Donaldson of Sedan to succeed A. M. Harvey as lieutenant governor. They note Donaldson’s past Democrat ties and claim Cleveland era mistreatment of Vice President Hendricks influenced his defection, arguing his candidacy would unite Democrats and Populists.
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Chautauqua
Kansas
Col
Samuel Donaldson
Sedan
A. M. Harvey
Twenty-second
Donaldton
Thomas A. Hendricks
Cleveland
Donaldson
Wiehington
Hendricks
Donalieon
Hertdrick
State board of charities sets half year supply schedule
The board completes the six month purchases for state institutions ending December 31, 1898. Bids will be advertised and contracts awarded in June. War effects raise expected outlay to about 110000 for the last eight months of the year, with meat, flour, sugar and coffee dominating the expenditures.
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State Board of Charities
Alwaye
Not Responsible Waenwern Riots Killings Prompt State Response
The State Department issued a formal reply to Austria over the Havieton Havietown killings during riots. Pennsylvania's governor submitted a lengthy trial record, reviewed by the attorney general, with arguments supporting the claim that the killings were not the state’s responsibility under the circumstances.
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State Department
Havieton
List
Pennsylvania
Condemn the War Cry at Unitarian Week
Boston April 24 A resolution to the secretary of the navy denounces the war cry Remember the Maine and urges support for peace. It condemns the motive for war with Spain and calls for boycotting goods bearing the motto and discouraging savage rhetoric.
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Boston
Mass
State Unitarian Association
Secretary of the Navy
Spain
Missionary letter from Africa describes war and misery in Freetown
John M Bell, superintendent of the Bombayl mission, writes from Africa to his mother and sisters. He details a severe war between English government forces and natives, closed roads, halted mail, food shortages, and mass hardship in Freetown. He notes repeated failed attempts to deliver messages and goods, the likelihood of surrender after the rainy season, and stark reflections on civilization and ignorance. Bell has been in Africa nearly a year.
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Topeka
John M. Bell
Bombayl
Freetown
Hin
Prestown
Jongs
Washington
America
John M Bell
Mr. Bell
Manila Food Crisis and Aguinaldo Arrives in Manila
A Hong Kong dispatch dated May 24 reports Manila facing severe shortages with food and meat exhausted and canned stock nearly gone. Spanish authorities refuse aid as insurgents under Aguinaldo organize rebels with Wildman aiding. Residents flee Cavite while Spanish bombardment leaves hundreds killed or wounded. United States troops are expected to arrive aboard ships.
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New York
Hong Kong
Manila
United States
Aguinaldo
Wildman
Cavite
Admiral Dewey
Report From Charleston and Changes in Command
Report from the Charleston San Francisco dateline notes a message from Gritfin Naval Pay Officer San Francisco reporting all well after passing the light ship in good weather near May 2. Commander Mansfield leaves St. Louis takes command of the 0.8. 3. Celtic and will depart tomorrow for New York with his family, replacing Commander a. H. in charge here.
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San Francisco
Examiner Office
United States
Gritfin
Henry Glass
Mansfield
St. Louis
H. B
Aunski
New York
A. H
Local note on missing son and club meeting planned
Street Commissioner James Ramsey reports no word from his son Charles of Company A since he left Topeka. There will be a business meeting of the City Federation of Clubs at the Physical Culture rooms Thursday at 10. Headache remedies advertised. Peerless Steam Laundry promotes new collars and cuffs. Arson reference and quick headache cure claims appear in ad copy.
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Atchison
New York
Kansas Wi
Topeka
Thea. 8
Kansas Avenue
James Ramsey
Charles
Company A
Ciy Pederation of Clubs
Davis
Transit Pass Rules Revised in China Benefit Importers
Washington reports from Canton that United States Consul Bedloe secured a revision of Transit Pass rules. Previously goods forwarded under a transit Daal must arrive intact with the stated destination. new end seals show quantity, simplifying inland market shipments and marking a diplomatic commercial victory.
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Washington
Canton
China
United States
Bedloe
Gta
Spain Uses Flag Controversy Spurs Naval Debate in Cortes
Washington reports from Madrid describe heated Cortes debate over alleged use of the Spanish flag by American warships. Naval officials dismiss protests as baseless and reference U S rules allowing use of a foreign flag for deception only if hauled down before firing. Privateering fears surface as Spain may consider such measures, with Britain Germany and France watching closely. Naval enlistment figures show recruits across many states, including Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island New York and others.
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Washington
Associated Press
Madrid
Cortes
United States
Navy
Geparnment
Spow
Epony
United States Navy
Thie
Eneme
Great
Britain
Germany
France
United. States
Great Britain
Spaain
Hemphil
Maine
New Tanpahire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
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Sylvania
Dau
Margi
Manubta
Ohio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Virginia
Lou Caralian
Georgia
Resere
Lousiana
Texas
Califols
Florida
Historic Kansas Troops Reach Chickamauga Front
A letter from a Topeka writer describes the Twenty first Kansas regiment marching toward Chickamauga, sharing camp life, rations, and moments of pride. The scene covers travel hardships, battlefield relics at Lookout Mountain, and General health, with praise for Kansas' regimental organization and duty.
Ready for Duty Red Cross Nurses and Surgeons Arrive at Tampa
Red Cross nurses and surgeons arrive at Tampa to assist relief efforts. The team, deployed amid ongoing recovery operations, prepares to support medical care and relief distribution for affected communities.
Red Cross Hospital Ship Arrives Near Cuban Waters
Surgeons and trained nurses arrived at Tampa from Key West aboard the gunboat Helena. The vessel, fitted for hospital use with supplies for several Red Cross stations, is expected to follow troops into Cuban waters. Miss Barton said she received assurances from top Spanish officials that Sierra's hospital and headquarters are guarded and supplies used as intended. At Sierra, 160 children were under medical care when she left. General Blanco belongs to the Red Cross society of Spain, and Barton expects the Cuban relief work to proceed without interference.
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Tampa
Key Weat
Helena
Red Cross
Cuban
Cuba
Barton
Sierra
Blanco
Red Cross Society of Spain
Miss Barton
Cube
Washington
ACTIVE AT GOLDEN GATE San Francisco May 4 First Philippine expedition loading
San Francisco reports preparations for the first expedition to Manila are underway with three vessels loaded. The City of Pekin carries the First California Volunteers totaling 59 officers and 1,044 men, plus 71 navy sailors. The City of Sydney carries Oregon volunteers, Fourteenth United States Infantry, California artillery, and medical staff totaling 24 officers and 670 men. The Australia headquarters and two Oregon battalions include 67 officers and 646 men. A second expedition awaits General Wesley Merritt’s arrival to determine its makeup.
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San Francisco
Manila
Pekin
Australia
Sydney
City of
California
Oregon Volunteers
Fourteenth
United States Infantry
E. M. Vaughn
Philippines
Wesley Merritt
Intervention Expected as European Powers Weigh War Stance
A veteran diplomat predicts European interference only if Spain falters, noting Austria waits for a chance but cannot clash with France and Russia or provoke the United States. He argues France and Russia fear open rupture and that Sagasta Silvela and Salmeron hint Spain must shed cargo to survive while avoiding wider conflict.
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New York
Lerten
Ace Hive
Spain
Austria
France
Russia
Maly
Germany
United States
America
Sagasta
Silvela
Salmeron
Cuba
Scarcity Strikes Guadaloupe Amid War Burdens
Washington reports consul Ayme on Guadaloupe notes that third parties suffer from war. Provisions especially flour and lumber are scarce due to halted arrivals from the United States. Last ship March 26 left 2,500 bertels flour. brokers hoarded goods with 8 to 10 percent price boosts. US supplies cornered. Guadaloupe production limited. Prices rising threaten hardship unless checked.
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Washington
United States
Ayme
Guadaloupe
West Indian Islands
French Foreign Office Receives Yorktown Painting Copy
The French government informs its embassy in Washington that an artist has been commissioned to copy the famed Battle of Yorktown from Versailles. The original, a priceless National Gallery treasure, depicts Lord Cornwallis surrendering to General Washington. The canvas measures about ten by six feet with life-size figures.
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Inns
Unis
Yorktown
Blockade Warning and Manila Voyages Halted by U S
Secretary Gage informs customs officers that merchant vessels cannot reach Manila, citing the blockade by the U S fleet under Admiral Dewey. Owners of ships planning to Spanish Retreat routes face interruption risks from possible future blockades and military actions. The Chesterfield Hotel in Topeka, Kansas, is now managed by Charles L. Wood.
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Manila
Washington
Lans Bed
United States
Admiral Dewey
Chesterfield
Topeka
Kansas
Charles L. Wood
Cuban Officers Press For Distinguished Offense
Key West May 24 Cuban officers chafe at US army officers' criticism that Cubans lack offensive capability. They vow to distinguish themselves with brilliant operations. US and navy officers question Cuban training though brave and effective bushwhackers. News also notes rumors about San Juan bombardment and French cruiser actions and reports from St Thomas and St. John regarding Spanish fleet movements and possible coal patrols.
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Fla
United States Army
Navy
New York
San Juan de Porto Rico
Admiral Simpson
Madrid
Rigault de Goulally
San Juan
Sampson
Associated Press
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Porto Rico
Paris
United States
Montgomery
St. Johns
Herbert Murray
Grand Banks
St. John’s
Cape
Cabinet Crisis and Government Moves Across Europe
Madrid expects another cabinet crisis as Finance Minister Pulguerver faces resignation over income tax disputes. Simultaneously in Paris and Kingston, reports note quiet conditions at the Mole and No war in Crete, while Mine. Simon Sem, wife of Haiti’s president, travels to Furia aboard the Crete A. Pierot.
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London
Madrid
Mall Mers
Senor Pulguerver
Paris
Simon Sam
Moleaueineston
Jamaica
Uele St. Nicholas
Crete A. Pierut
Port Au Prine
Crete
A. Pierot
Simon Sem
Haytien Republic
Furia
Suspect in Tampa Charged as Spy Arrested by General Shafter
Madrid dispatch reports a busy young man in custody in Tampa accused of spying. The suspect, said to have ties to York, was arrested by order of General Shafter as details of a broad investigation unfold. Government reportedly holds important Cuban news, while rumors of a British note to Spain circulate.
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Saeetene
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Paimetys
Hatel Ae
York
General Shafter
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