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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1898

Page

3

Cragin Option Tangles Nicaragua Canal Deal

The report says Cragin secured from Nie dimgua an option not a canal concession with conditions. If the current concession fails, payments could go to President Zelaya within ninety days. Costa Rica and U S officials weigh approval, while Nicaragua, Honduras, and Salvad or form a Central American union. The option was rushed through prior to November 1 to let Zelaya access funds.

New York Nav Cragin Niedimgua Yelaya Nichracuan Congress Hor Kooden United States Costa Rica Alexander Enean San Jose Costa Ica Craginting Morgin Alabama Committee On Fortien Mesockins Nicaragua Central Jonetton Nicaracun Hondurecht and Salvedor United States of Central America Nieuracin Orite Zelaya

uncertain economy and political intrigue in Nickragum article

Ambiguous report notes that some leaders in rival republics may demand another cash bonus before an option is accepted. President Zeleya runs a mercantile state, selling assets to raise funds, drawing many visitors to Nickragum seeking confessions and leverage for financial needs.

Thos Zeleya Nickragum

Living image of Druce sparks store sightings in town

Witnesses recall a person who resembled Druce after his alleged death. Some employees who claim to have seen the figure still live nearby and are expected to appear at the inquiry or event, testifying about the uncanny resemblance and ensuing rumors.

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Long Trip for a Bride Missouri Man Sets Testing Task

Allen McQuary completed a globe circling journey to satisfy a contract imposed by the prospective father in law. The 5,000 mile horseback trek and 20,000 mile by water required payment of 2,400 dollars and ends with his arrival in Lebanon after travels through New Orleans, Yokohama, the Suez Canal, Manila area, and Seattle while he lectured and sold a travel account to cover expenses.

Missouri Lebanon Bro Allen McQuary Arkansas A. L. Xtc— Quary Christian Chhurch Springfield New Drivans Yokohama Japan Manila Straits of Gibraltar Mediterranean Sea Suez Canal Indian Ocean Seattle Washiune

Next Season Wheels Set for Price Shakeup in 1899

New York bicycle prices for the 1899 season were posted yesterday with bird grade wheels at 75 dollars and 30 inch models at 50 to 75. Leading makers plan 40 dollar wheels, and chainless units at 125, signaling expected heavy demand. The company notes the Remand by tall men and says most changes next year are minor, with the new model ready to join the market.

New York

New York Deer Hunt on Long Island Draws Hunters

The piece highlights Long Island as premier deer hunting territory around Ronkonkoma and surrounding towns. It notes the preserve's safety measures, hunting practices, and legal Wednesday-only deer hunting in November, with reports of larger, more numerous bucks this year and emphasis on preserving the habitat.

Long Island New York Imany Ailis Rho Eom

West of Scott City Time Card Change Shrinks Santa Fe Route

Railroad news reports reduced operations west of Scott City on the Great Bend branch after a Santa Fe time card change. The Missouri Pacific line remains competitive. layoffs follow as several stations close and rail crews transfer or shift duties. Crew changes, inspections, and mechanical adjustments fill daily activity across the Santa Fe system in Great Bend and surrounding areas.

Great Bend Santa Fe Scott City Missouri Pacific Poth Will Schleléa Met Leale J. B. New Harper R. J. Parker Emporia Pireman Mahoney Snyder Sam Bourne A. Cox Freman Riley Rathburn B. K. Conrad Pittsburg Ditlow J. Campbell Elmer Wright Hutchinson Topeka Weaterm Stifty McLaughlin Wim. Hall Owen Wilams Hall Branich Willems Sane Aprzeman Wilkins Anty Palmer Hardin Condacter Anderson Dowd

Maple Leaf Improves Laying New Track at Leavenworth

Maples Leaf railway work starts at Seventh and Choctaw streams to build a freight depot. Workers have straightened Three Mile creek and filled its old cut. Plans call for a platform on piles to support new tracks to handle rising freight volume.

Leavenworth Seventh Choctaw Three Mile Creek Maple Leaf Read

Rock Island Improves Manhattan Depot Platform

Manhattan moves to install a vitrified brick platform around the Rock Island depot. PJ Clawsey and 13 men began Monday, with a 7 inch rise into the depot and a 5 inch step toward the track. Bricks set on edge, 65,000 required, surrounding stone wall 2s by 312 feet, coping 12 by 20 inches, completion in five weeks at about 1609 dollars.

Manhattan Rock Island Fe PJ. Clawsey Pecos Valley

Five Die As Croatan Fire Claims Crew at Sea

Five people perished when the Clyde line steamer Croatan bound from New York to Wilmington, N C, burned off Cape Charles on November 1. Twenty two survivors were rescued by the schooner Alice E Clark and landed at Vineyard Haven. Captain Hale and officers describe a rapid blaze, two explosions, and orderly abandonment as passengers leapt with life preservers into the sea.

Vineyard Haven Masa Croatan Clyde Line New York Yulmington N.C Charleston Cape Gharles Sani Alice E. Clark Portland Crustan J. Mayer Novia Scotia Ubs Curtis Jersey Iy James Curtis Frank UN Jenden Jennie Willard Wilmiington Hale Crossan Wilming Male Sret Firsr Acer Cescus Clark Bothel

Dr. Pierce Touts Health Elixir For Youthful Vitality

An aged advertisement fragment extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for germ diseases and a booster for digestion and blood health. It claims it prevents decay, supports youth, treats bronchial and lung afflictions, and praises Pleasant Pellets for constipation with patient testimonials from New Orleans.

di Pierce Jon. Henderson Dirblan Josephine Steeet New Orleans Pierce Golden Medical

Complaint on Harlem YMCA drives Jews from group

Hebrew members of the Harlem Young Men’s Christian Association allege a campaign to exclude Jews. They say the effort has grown since the early months, with new Jewish applicants refused or shamed by existing members, forcing resignations. Sigmond Wechler, who left the organization, cites cases of nonadmission.

Harlem New York Hebrew m Young Men's Christian Association Sigmond Wechler

Hebrew Applicants Face Membership Dispute at Nonsectarian Club

A Topeka tale recounts a Jewish member alleging sectarian bias by a nonsectarian club’s membership committee. The member claims repeated election refusals over six months, retains a January 1 renewal deadline, and describes tension after inquiries were rebuffed. The episode references Secretary Banister and notes a perceived anti Jewish stance. The piece mentions Gypsy Queen Baking Powder and Beggs Hair Renewer briefly amid service and advertising clutter.

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