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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1898

Page

7

Camp Life with Home Comforts on Sale Dates 1893

An advertisement notes Camp Life with Home Comforts on sale June 11 to 24, inclusive, with good to return until June 27, 1893.

Forced Loyalty Triangular Race Alters Ivy League Meet

Harvard and Yale compete in a triangular event with Ithites and S. Mig A-Commell noted for a late change in the pace. Uwe Csrnetl earned a courtesy award at Vale and Bi, reflecting the week’s notable track action.

Ithites Reeneat Harvard TaneUlar Ealne the Vale Uwe Harvant

Monetary Congress Planned for September in Omaha

A three day monetary conference is set for September 13 in Omaha Nebraska. Chairman J Morton aims to convene leading advocates of varied financial theories from across the United States. Speakers include W J Bryan, Congressman Towne, Grover Cleveland supporters, and bankers opposed to silver free coinage.

Omaha Neb Great Monetary Congress J. Bierline Morton Morton Tj Omain United States W. J. Bryan Towne Toba G. Chiisie Grover Cleveland James Weaver Art

Kansans to Fight Under Brigadier General Otis in California

Cantornta editor Harrison Gray Otis has been named brigadier general and will command a Kansas regiment marching to California. The Los Angeles Times lauds Kansas volunteers for their Civil War valor, noting their proven fighting capacity and willingness to serve with determination against the Spaniards.

Harrison Gray Otis Cantornta Los Angeles Times Otis Kansas Regiment California Kansas Mick Hets Union

Stahl's Annual Picnic Marked By Customary Attractions

Stahl's annual picnic begins June 9 with familiar attractions as the event enters its twentieth year. A week earlier on June 3 a preparatory gathering across Red Pepper and Prairie venues will host speakers and performances by Auburn Glee Club and other local groups. The event, organized for a 99 year span, invites residents to enjoy the planned entertainment before the charter ends.

Stahls Rove Paris Auburn Glee Club

Topeka Tennis Club singles finals start season in snappy play

Saturday anernyon practice tourn ament In singles was held on the courts of the Topeka Tennis club. In hot preliminaries J. Co Muller defeated Ed. McBride. Geo. Ster beat Tom Frost. Frank J. Shelden beat H. S. Lawrence. In the second contest Stoker defeated Mihter and Shelden defeated Berereen. In the final Shelden defeated Stoker 4-6 6-4 6-1. It was the first tennis game of the season with sharp play.

Topeka Tenth Fillmire J. Co Muller Ed. McBride W. M. Lyon Geo. Ster Tom Frost Frank J. Shelten H. S. Lawrence Stoker Mihter Shelden Berereen

Right of Condemnation Case in Rock Island Narrow Victory

Wellington May 30 In the case of P H Albright versus the Rock Island the district court awarded 1463 54 far below a prior 2700 verdict. Judge Burnette granted a new trial as neither party was satisfied with damages. Attorneys Frank Evans Topeka E Eliott this city W T Madden Grant Stafford Winfield James Lawrence for Albright.

Wellington P. H. Albright Rock Island Burnette Albright Caldwell Bluff Creek Dumages Railroad Company Frank Evans Topeka E. Eliott W.T. Madden Grant Stafford Winfield James Lawrence

Water Came To Him On Prairie Pole Rescue Tale

A Santa Fe lineman, trapped by sudden rain on a prairie pole, climbs to the top to avoid rising floodwaters. When a freight car nears, he is persuaded to swim to a boat, then is hauled aboard and vows to stay on dry land. The incident ends with his uneasy rescue and a vow to seek dry ground.

Santa Fe Prairie Fund Ensinger Amy

Engineer Loy al Nevertheless He Was Reversed by the Court

Cincinnati May 30 Whether or not a judge of the Chesit court has power to hold and delay a United States mail train was the proposition before Judge Tarvin of Vine ton on Saturday. Judge Tarvin overruled Lively engineer on the C O Tilltons who insisted the mail train delay was not within the court’s prerogative. The judge said the train must proceed and Lively was warned to attend the hearing, the delay caused the case to proceed without further objection.

Cincinnati Chesit United States Mall Jamce P. Tarvin Vine Ton Turvin MG Lively C. O. Tilltons Vic Davis Lively United States Amerkly Hieht

Excess Fares Spark Rail Rivalry Over Denver Route

Competing lines clash with Rock Island over a new Chicago to Denver train. Burlington demands excess fares from Kansas City and Chicago, matching charges for Omaha and Missouri River points. A meeting of general passenger agents failed to settle the dispute as faster schedules threaten fare gaps.

Rock Teland Denver Rock Island Chicago Burlington Kanes City Rick Technd Reree Kansas City Omaha Missouri River Whiewwo Bar Sa Ae Northwestern Burlbeten

Rough Riders Sail To Tampa For Cuba Embarkation

In San Antonio Texas on May 30 the Rough Riders prepared to move. The force consists of 1,065 men and 1,538 horses and mules. Soldiers departed in a light marching order and will be ready to embark for Cuba upon arrival at Tampa. The April increase is noted in every department.

Rough Riders Tampa San Antormio Tex Cuba Quincy St Probate Court Shawnee County Kansas North Kansas Topeka Lacey Kun Camvile & Bertrand Kansas Ave Ralston Harrison St Kanes

Life on blockade duty off Key West offers sport and danger

Key West May 20 Life on blockade duty has its bright as well as dull sides. Mosquito fleet boats enjoy a summer cruise in southern seas while battleships and monitors are mostly out of the water. Gunboats and dispatch boats chase fish and fowl and survey coasts. crewmen ashore shoot gulls and hunt eggs on reefs. Off Playa del Chivo sharks stalk ships, providing rare rifle practice for officers.

Associated Press Key West Dinny Key Cardenas Harbor Point Teacos Cuban Playa del Chivo Morro Castle Alexander Havana Gulf Stream

Suspects at Large After Fort Taylor Bomb Attempt

Key West May 30 three supposed Spaniards who tried to blow up the mortar battery near Fort Taylor remain uncaptured. Captain Merrill armed search parties and torpedo beat Porter scoured nearby waters without success. Authorities describe two men seen on the beach and the trio last seen boarding a boat bound for Stock Island or Cuba.

Key West Fort Taylor Merrill Porter Cuba Keys Stockland Stock Island

Cardenas Harbor Closed by Spaniards After Attack

AP dispatch reports Cardenas harbor fully blocked by Spaniards following attacks by Winslow and other American vessels. English steamship Myrtle Dene attempted to enter for ore of sugar but was barred by naval forces. Water depths hinder large ships and operation history for the area likely ends.

Associated Press Cardenas Key Weat Winstow Machias Secretary of the Navy Long

Bullets for Spaniards and arms contracts amid war measures

Philadelphia May 30 Government begins ending small ammunition production at Frankfurt arsenal except Krag rifle cartridges. Union Metallic and Winchester will supply 35 calibre Springueta rifle cartridges and 48 calibre revolver ammunition. Arsenal hours rise to 20 daily, enabling 200000 Partridges daily. St Johns May 30 British warships Partridge and Colombine arrive to join fishery protection squadron on French coast amid Trepassey sightings. Bethlehem May 20 Bethlehem Iron Co ships the largest cannon forging in America for Watervliet arsenal. Morrison preaches Memorial sermon in M B church with Relief Corps assisting program.

Philadelphia Frankfurt Arsenal Union Metallic Company Winchester Repeating Arms Company Arsenal St. Johns N. F Partridge Colombine Halifax Trepassey

Cowley County Populists Endorse Reform Platform at Convention

The Cowley county Populist convention adopted self explanatory resolutions pledging allegiance to party principles from the St. Louis 1896 platform. They demand abolishing useless offices consolidating boards and economical state administration plus public ownership of highways railroads utilities and mines. They support the war against Spain and Cuban independence without bonds and seek greenbacks, Maine compensation, and an income tax amendment. They commend Gov Leedy Senator Harris and lawmakers for prior actions and urge representatives to push the 16th amendment style income tax constitutional.

Winfield Cowley County People's Party of St. Louis Leedy Morrill Republican Business Administration Spain Maine Lincoln McKinley United States Harris United States Treasury Wall Street Trion Pacific J. D. Botkin E. R. Ridgley Congress

Certificate and diploma recital at Bethany College

The annual recital at Bethany College Saturday evening attracted a large audience. Miss Whittlesey and Miss Holts led pupils with Grace N. Curtis completing a post diploma plana forte year. Several ladies earned diplomas and certificates in plana forte and vocal, with a varied program featuring Haydn, Mendelssohn, Bach, Schubert, Chopin, and Mozart pieces performed by students including Miss N. Laura Tilson, Miss Louise A. Smith, Miss Charlotte Parkhurst, and Miss Grace Buckmaster, among others. The event highlighted promising musical talent at the college.

Bethany College Haydn Helen Thomson Charlotte Parkhurst Mendelssohm N. Laura Tilson Bach Chopin Chas Steinberg de Tint Laure Trom Miss Grace Muckmaster Ethelys Short Schubert Perrette Chaminade J. W. Going Sysoude Chandran Beniel Loulee A. Smith Moll Grier Aboawip Seaman Curis Flancado C. Moll Gries Mozart Heleg Thompson Miss Relvinson Mx Son Puls Gass Steve Ouibies Keay Oringol

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