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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1898
Page
4
Chief Straus defends patrolman Smith in a Kansas avenue incident as officers detain four Santa Fe shop workers. He argues police must investigate suspicious activity to protect citizens and property, criticizing rapid changes in policing after administrative shifts.
On the steamer Beleic due to arrive from the Orient is Jutaro Komira newly appointed Japanese minister to the United States. He will accompany Toru Heshi who was recalled. Komira, 43, graduated from Harvard in 1872 with high honors, part of the proactive faction guiding world affairs. Also noted, a newsroom jumble mentions shipwrecks, entertainments, and local notices including wares and a cough remedy.
Dr Ruth of Clinton Iowa testified about the Second division hospital at Camp Thomas from August to September criticizing tent shortages and crowded wards. He described patients lying on the ground, inadequate feeding, and lack of antiseptics and proper medical tools before supplies improved after August.
An advertisement declares Ely's Cream Balm cures obstinate cold symptoms. It promotes its effectiveness with testimonials and lists sellers in Brooklyn and Washington, noting other items and local entertainment offerings alongside the product.
At a board of education meeting Superintendent Davidson detailed October pupil counts showing overcrowded public schools and hundreds of pupils lacking seats. Proposals for additions to Lincoln Euclid Polk Quincy Marrigen Clay Branner were debated while Walling additions were postponed.
Fragmentary text describes a school wall, panes, and water risk during a yard gathering. It mentions a Prendepe Wilder of the school board appointing Mews Buck and concerns about the building's condition. No clear dates, places, or actions beyond a repair recommendation.
The H. H. club hosted a lively party at Hudson's hall on Saturday night with many attendees including Misa Helen Walker, Miss Nellie Kirk, Miss Anna Welsh, Miss Ada Simmsons, and Mr. Harry Howen among others. A surprise party plan by Miss Lela Torser unfolded Friday evening with games and refreshments at 10 o'clock.
Arrivals and departures mark a week of visits with Mrs. W and families. Kale, Halph VanHouten, and Harry Bowen gain new votes in View ee eames who spent a week with her mother in Omsville. Mrs J A Davie returns from a Sunday visit. B Tyler in Junction City. Mrs H H Sutherland returns to her home in Herington. Violet B McCoy gave a recital at Institute hall. Miss Emma Naylor of Rossville visits her mother. Mr and Mrs Pitt and J K Pitt leave for Bloomington. Alcho whist club hosted by Mrs Lewis Greenwood with Miss Lulu Fordyce to meet in two weeks. Frank Haspel of Minnesota visits John Henrietta, departs for Denver. Violet whist club formed, hosted by Miss Bertha Rowley. Mr and Mrs Frank Hughes and family visit farm on Wakarusa, southeast of Topeka.
New York dispatch reports the Cuban assembly in Sanita Crum elects Domingo Mendez Capote as president Fernanding Freyre de Andrade as vice president Manuel St Coronado and Dr Porfirio Valiente as secretaries. A proposed court martial for General Calixto Garcia is rejected. The assembly pledges accord with the United States and says a committee will consult the American government on Cuba’s future.
Local notes from North Topeka mention items left at Kunimati Pig Co by 10? clock, visits to Kansas City and Hermitage, and guests in town. Church events, club meetings, and social visits fill the week with lectures, dinners, and games planned at Woodman Hall and the Church of the Good Shepherd.
A Madrid Herald dispatch reports Spain's Liberal leading article urges rapid peace negotiations to keep Germany Russia or others from intervening and prompting fresh impediments. Premier Sagasta weighs whether Spain will memo the Paris peace commission. sensational reactions follow. Nearby items note local ads and business moves at First and Quincy, West Sixth Street, and West Eighth Street.
A suit ongoing in San Francisco relates to transfer agreements totaling 294000 from Alvings Haywards and the Hobart estate to J J Groom as receiver. In M W Fox v Hale and Norcross Mining, directors resist immediate payment to stockholders arguing funds should stay in the company treasury.
Major General Wilson and star have gone to Macon Georgia. The Second Missouri goes to Almany today. The One Hundred sixtieth Indiana to Columbus Wednesday. The Eighth Massachusetts to Americas Thursday. The Twelfth New York to America and Third Kentucky to Columbus Friday. Other regiments arrive to receive pay before departure. Fire at 2 o clock damages street.
E W Hughes announces move from 107 East Fifth Street to Kansas Avenue opposite Post Office. He invites customers to visit the new location to see a wide line of carpets rugs curtains dishes lamps and bedroom sets and promises continued good service and thanks for past patronage.
William C. Bryan former Northwestern athletic director plans a nationwide all star football tour after Thanksgiving. He aims to play matches with athletic clubs and western city selected elevens, traveling over a month through Denver Bull Lake Portland and San Francisco ending in San Francisco or Port Woodburn.
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