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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1898

Page

5

Spaniard Defiant Says He Will Stay As Long As He Likes

A Montreal dispatch reports Senor Polo du Bosc defiant about remaining in Canada while cabling information to Madrid. Canadian and U S secret service detes arrive to monitor spies, with details of suspected movements around Quebec City and Montreal. The interview reveals evasive replies and claims of harmless activity as authorities note scant valuable intelligence.

New York Herald Montreal United Stater Secret Service Cliss Kagt Cep Detind Thaity Queles Quebec Thuir Leeders Mauslon Biflere Wurslemente Newfoundlant Senor la Bose Ein Aome Senor Polo Surwusk Kore Scotia Quevec City Senor du Buse Our Trea Ciy Teis Quetec Senor Peto Windsorery

Jawa Bankers Meet in Tow a May Day Session

Jawa Bankers association held its annual meeting in Tow a Ta with attendees from across the state. Reports showed a large increase in membership and a healthy commission, with resolutions set aside funds for pursuing offenders and defaulters. The gathering toured Clear Lake via electric railway and ended with a banquet in Masicis.

Bimante Jawa Busikers Secelatiom Iyhabitur Ers Fersers Amt Clearlake Thielectric Cit Masicis

Local notices and events hint at community life and incidents

A pasted local item rundown mentions a state convention, postal service hours, a gospel meeting at the YMCA, a burglary at Fortes Brow office, the death of Charles Worthington, and multiple church and post events. It notes a bridge road plan, soldiers burial at an undefined cemetery, and a laundry advertisement amid fragmented city notices.

C. EL Rivers Fortes Brow West Pete Ees Charles Worthington Interme Lake Street Hi Farm Christian Endeavorers Breyer Second United Terian Fie cAntedas Flores

Balloon as a war aid to locate Cervera suggested

Washington May 23 editorials propose using a reconnaissance balloon from a U.S. warship off Santiago harbor to observe Cervera and fortifications. A balloon at 1000 feet could reveal the Spanish squadron strength and harbor defenses, guiding future American operations despite possible anti balloon fire.

Cervera Washington Sehiy Santiago Harbor Bier Bor Mirshin Sionel Seatlace Harbor

Spaniards defend Philippines rule after Cavite setback

In Madrid Senate Mar Wal Primo de Rivera, former captain general of the Philippines, defended his administration and lamented Cavite's disaster. He urged relief measures, while government officials cited papal intervention and denied fear of rupture. Deputies discussed reforms and Governor August’s authority to sway natives to Spain.

Madrid Senate Mar Manila Marshal de Rivera Philippines Amon Ofarshal de Rivera Chamber of Deputies Senor Romero Giron August

State Insurance Reform Proposal from McNall

Commissioner McNall urges a state fire insurance system under the insurance department. Townships would collect applications and set coverage, with a central fund managed from the general fund until self sustaining. The plan aims to reduce costs for policyholders and force insurers to offer at actual cost or lose business, plus stricter rules for out of state or foreign firms.

McNall Insurance Department

Colored Free Silver League to Hold State Convention

The annual state convention of the Colored Free Silver league will be held June 14. President J. K. Lytle and Secretary J. B. Glibe issued the official call today. Each club gains one delegate for every ten members of a major fraction thereof. Train route details list Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa Fe with Pullman sleepers and free reclining chair cars.

Anual Colored Free Silver League J. K. Lytle J. B. Glibe Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Santa Fe

Vote Ends Tonight In Seaton Battle For County Seat

Voters urged to use polling places open until 7 PM with Seaton and anti-Seaton factions claiming confidence. Campaigns focus on First to Fifth wards with detailed polling locations and delegate counts listed for each ward in the final hours of the contest.

Seaton John Chaney Phillips & Chaney Columbian Fourth Lake Streets J. D. Codington Western Avenue King and Clay Streets A. Jordan Kansas Avenue H. F. Bird Taylor Sixth and John T. Chaney W. R. Adams Fifth Ward Seventeenth Topeka Avenue J. F. Snyder Tenth Adems A. Hardy

Desperate Claims Amid Seaton Ticket Dispute

Local press reports misstate delegate positions as anti Seaton forces defend their lineup. P Bonebrake and Frank Bonebrake confirm consent to serve as delegates if elected on the anti Seaton ticket. Other quotes show individuals aligned with Major Hood and opposition to Seaton.

Seaton Moraine Capital P. Bonebrake Frank Bonebrake P.L Bondhrakeemia Major Hood Seainst Roe Hood Bens Frank Pinebrake anti-Seeton Carl Lawson Jam Aaginst Seaton John Seaton Ed McKeever Mekkeever Journal Joba Seaton Thermans McKeever Topeka

Funeral for Gladstone Entombs Statesman at Westminster Abbey

London May 2 1919 William Gladstone lies beside Disraeli in Westminster Abbey after an official funeral attended by the Prince of Wales and Duke of York. About 2 500 mourners in black fill the abbey as a lengthy procession and royal officials mark the former prime minister’s passing.

London Westminster Abbey England William Ewart Gladstone Jillgreve Benjamin Disraeli Beaconsfield Gladstone Great Britain Lord Palmerston Prince of Wales Duke of York Marquis of Salisbury Earl of Kimberry A. J. Balfour William Vernon Harcourt Lord Rosebery Mr. Gladstone Baron Rendel George Armistead Dean of Westminster Archbishop of Canterbury Mrs. Gladstone Herbert Stephen Uttle Dorothy Drew Princess of Wales Duchess of York Ufe

Klondike readers mail State Journal by miniature photos

W W Culver of Culver and Bailey photographs pages of the State Journal to mail as letters over the Klondike trail. He reduces pages to tiny blue prints about seven by six inches. The technique lets Topeka and Kansas readers read important news with the naked eye or magnifying glass.

Klondike Topeka Kansas State Journal W. W. Culver Culver & Bailey W.S. Culver The Dewey

Flanagan Convicted in Atlanta Murder Case

Edward C. Flanagan was found guilty by a Georgia jury and sentenced to be hanged June 24 for the December murder of Mrs Allen the grandmother and Ruth Blick during supper. Two other relatives were wounded in the attack. this marked the third trial of the case.

Atlanta. Ga Mey Edward C. Flanagan Flanagan F.C. Allen Atrs. Allen Ruth “Blick

Memorial Services in Senate Chamber for Bellamy

Memorial meeting to honor Edward Bellamy to be held tomorrow at 3 PM in the Senate Chamber of the state house. Chief Justice Doster Judge Allen Mrs Able Diggs G C Clemens Rev Cl M Sheldon and Mrs Althea Briges will speak. the event is open to the public.

Senate Chamber State House Edward Bellamy Doster Allen Able . Diggs G. C .Clemens Cl M. Sheldon Shi Althea Briges Si Ker

Lee in Virginia Carolina dispatches report warm welcome

Dispatches from Virginia and North Carolina say Major General Lee was greeted warmly along his route from Richmond to Tampa. In Greensboro a brief speech drew applause as crowds cheered his remarks about Cuba and past service.

Richmond Virgins North Carolina Les Tarmpa Greensboro N.C Lee Cuba Cate

War department postpones governors' troop call to next week

Washington reports the war department will not issue the apportionment cut for state governors regarding the second call for troops until sometime next week. Details remain to be decided, with work ongoing on equipment and assignments for the first 125,000 men. No final decision on how the second call will be executed or on further recruitment of ten volunteer regiments has been reached. Army officials argue efficiency requires maximizing existing regiments before forming new ones.

Washington War Department

Will Pay It Back and Democratic Convention Update

Governor Leedy expects federal reimbursement next week for the first three Kansas regiments costs exceeding 1,000, with over 4,000 left on hand. funds insufficient to raise the other two regiments. Democratic county convention to select 11 delegates for the state meeting in Atchison on June. resolutions to endorse the current administration amid mixed county sentiment.

Leedy Washington Kansas Kesng Hamilton Atchison Shawnes County Beady

Fancy Groceries for Soldiers Pro cured by Government

Immense purchases of luxuries for the army in the South are made by Captain Duval, commissary of supplies in Saint Louis. Orders totaling over $51.00 are placed and will be shipped to Chattanooga. Goods are not standard rations and will be sold to officers and men at high prices as extras for their mess.

Bt. Louis Duval S&crerate Chattanooga Meir

Society Leader Sued Over Six-Year Room Rent

Miss M. W. O Neill sued Adolph Keltel for 62 86 in Justice White s court. Judgment was awarded by default. O Neill, sister of Mrs John Cudahy, is a social figure. Keltel did not appear. he later married a sister of Mr Chatfield Taylor and is a prominent society person. He lived at 6225 Kimbark Ave and then Evans ton. O Neill lives at 2963 Wabash Ave.

Chicago M. W. O'Neill Adolph Keltel Justice White Mise O'Neill John Cudahy Millonaire Packer Josepson Plaintife O'Neill Wabash Avenue Keltel Chatfield Taylor Kimbark Avenue Evanston Miss O'Neill

Henry Vreeland Dead Pioneer Resident of Chicago

Henry Vreeland 87 died at 8 Western avenue home of Mrs. Bennett after stomach troubles and old age. Funeral planned for Sunday afternoon at Rose Hill cemetery Chicago relatives expected from Chicago tomorrow. Survived by Mrs Vreeland and other family. the Vreeland name noted among Chicago pioneers.

Henry Vreeland Henry Bennett Walter Vreeland Western Avenue Bennett Bonday Rose Hill Chiesro Chicago

Market Report Shows Bearish Wheat and Mixed St Louis Moves

Chicago market notes a bear turn for wheat with sluggish May activity and first Texas wheat arrival, while Cudahy brokers bid and St Louis sold. Reports indicate improvements in South Dakota crops, and July to May price moves show volatility. Corn and oats weaken on cool weather fears. provisions trade uneven. Weekly review cites firm under tone despite rumors and stock advances in select issues.

Chicago Lester Cudahy St Louis Texas Liverpool France Sloinglonis FLO SLO Tye Sizgii Slic Ssibe Wyigee Bie

Kansas City Livestock Market Report May 2

Livestock receipts and prices at Kansas City market. Cattle and hogs dominate totals. hogs about 4,135 today with mixed to lower bulk. receipts around 10,000 cattle and 5,500 hogs. Sheep minimal. Wheat and rye futures and grain types listed with mixed demand and weak to strong notes.

Kansas City Skpir Ekansas

New York Market Summary and Commodity Notes

Market gossip from John F. Donovan Co lists Paris wheat and unchaged shipments for the week and notes New York bank reserves. It highlights a steady stock market with Rock Island stockholders expected to gain, and mentions Peoples Gas Light and Coke consolidation as a stabilizing factor amid political and speculative pressures. Estimated tomorrow receipts include wheat, corn, oats, and hogs.

Paris Rock Islam Polone Averar Wie Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company Kugo

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