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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1897

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Welcome Hawaii Poll of the Senate Leaves No Doubt About It

Ratification of the Hieralian eamerithon treaty by the United States Senate is assured. The administration has polled senators and expects two thirds to vote for ratification. President McKinley will press annexation arguments in a message to Congress. Many named senators are listed as for or undecided, with opposition mainly from sugar interests and some wavering figures. The article notes expected swift action and potential complications with foreign powers, especially Japan.

Washington Nav United State Senate McKinney Tr Davin UN Sewr Afohinley Conerms United States Murm Rill Murphy Selsun Penrose Periitia Peitus Plate Platte You Pritchard Proctor Quay Havlins Hoach Sewell Shoup Smith Spooner Buewart Taller Thurston Turner Tur Die Warren Welliggton Wetmore Wilton Walcott Butler Gortian Kenney Morrris Sir Jory Matin Mitchell Turley Thott Baty Bacon Betry Camfery Chittan Jay Gockrsi Paulkner Grane Gry Anan Atk Lindsey Mokners Otiiln Tipan Japan Ikie White California Senate New York Herald Valparaiso Chill BRYS Dian Peru Argentina Bolivia Bottyia Che Justink Sener Salinas Sacre Batense Antion Bolivin Helivin Taeun Ariot Bouiin Haldin Ilewal Benen Link Bowie Vicente Rovers Pert Pertetanou Tacua Arica Chiakie Pera Big Ka Holme

Bridegroom a Ball Pitcher in Mt Piissast Elopement Tale

The elopement of Jeasie Lincoln and Warren Beckwith drew crowds last week in Mt Piissast. Court records hint at a secret wedding bid, while Lincoln faces custody over a two year old. A former coach and boxer tied to a Texas league pivot link appears in scattered notes of local events.

Mt Piissast Tows Jeasie Lincoln Warren Beckwith Keep Lincoln Caughier Dick Chivalro Seckwith Ik Leu Cantalint C. Bod GT Youngs Book- Wien Meclete Feix Utieties Fuel Ball Vezap

Relentless Father in Marriage Battle Over Daughters Choice

The article portrays Mr Lincoln blocking a marriage between Hubert Beckwith and the daughter, insisting the bride remain under his influence. Beckwith is described as the couple’s prospective groom, with his parents notified amid looming conflict. Lincoln travels south with his family, determined to deny consent if needed.

Sevrase Beckwith Linndis Ens Trust Lincoln Ronaln Ner Routh Lincoln

Conference on Lincoln kinship near Mount Pleasant

A conference between heads of two families will be held at no dissent. Relatives of Mr Lincoln live in Mount Pleasant and will likely champion Beckwiths cause and seek to obtain parental pardon for the young couple.

Lincoln Moint Pleasant Beck

Senator Harris Presses McKenna on Kansas Pacific Sale

Senator Harris of Kansas urged Attorney General McKenna to appoint a government arbitrator at the Hankin Pacific railroad sale. He argued a government stake could force Union Pacific to bid high enough to net the government dollar for dollar, and that reorganizations would protect federal interests.

McKenna K. P Washington, D.C Senator Harris Kansas Hankin Pacific Seriatoer Harris Cnlon Pacifc Tinton Pacific Reorganization Company Harris Wreed Junilor Steuritier Thoiseh Harris Kanear Pacific Annus Mekentia Ene Cink Keveral Genoa Kansas Pacific

Grocers and Allied Associations Near Merge and Food Show Plan

The Grocers association is likely to merge into a business men’s group. On November 22 meetings in Topeka discussed forming a national level food show with manufacturers from across the United States and a hoped annual Topeka display.

Grovers Association Guchers al Wetershall Groves Association Ie Grocerymen Association Kansas Cers Topeke Lars Mannufacturees United States New York M Mileh Hirger Wonven Tien Toppke Grocers Association Nalintil Grocers Thesoilaton Gouen

Leedy Proclaims Thanksgiving Proclamation for Kansas

Governor Lesdy of Kansas issues a Thanksgiving proclamation urging the state to set aside November 5th for gratitude. He cites divine providence, improved harvests, and stronger markets, urging citizens to refrain from extravagance and to reflect on self-sufficiency. The proclamation closes with a note about Pescines Steam Laundry at 106 West Sid.

Kansas Lesdy United States Joio W. Leedy Kansans Pescines Eteam Laundry West Sid

Union of Hearts Sparks Parental Opposition in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee a young couple, Miss Jessie Lincoln and Warren Beckwith, wed without parental consent. Robert T Lincoln opposes the marriage and seeks to block it while Beckwith, a Mount Pleasant man, hails from a wealthy family. The ceremony, performed by Rev Orlando T Christian, occurred at a Milwaukee parsonage with Mrs. HJ Mounmeertners witnessing. The newlyweds then traveled to Chicago amid questions about Beckwith’s whereabouts.

Chicago Misa Jessie Linewin Robert Tidnetia Warren Heck- Wil Mount Vivosant Aliiwaukee Beckwith Mixa Lincoln Mount Pisacant Captni Geenwith Lincoln Alea Beckeith Lake Shore Robert T. Lincoln Alten Mme Pullman Palace J.B Runticie Pullman Company Munnelis Linchmanmion Lake Shane Weckwith Clerey Tann Milwaukee Warne Feckwith Mount Picasast United States Sherman Street Methodist Episcopal Church Milwjaukee Miss Lincoln Warren Beckwith Is Pwelfth Street HJ. Moumeaertners Milwaukee Common Council Christian Gereyman Plankington House Cliftton House Mr. Beckwith

Not One Escaped Wedding Tragedy in Polish Rail Crossing

A wedding party of four adults was returning home in a single wagon when a train crossing at a level crossing collided. The express train struck the wagon head on, killing several instantly and injuring many more as the survivors fled in fear.

St. Petersburg Bleiostk Russian Poland

Canadian Wheelmen Decide on 1899 Vienna World Meet

The executive board decides to seek Canada’s selection for the 1899 world amateur meet. The event is planned for Vienna, with the organization focusing on representing Canadian cyclists in the international contest.

Toronto Nev Canadian Wheelmen's Association LA. Wein Canada Vienna

Whitecaps whip two Ohio girls in tar and feather crime

Report from Oakwood Ohio describes a mob of about ten men entering Edith and May Roberta’s home after a whitecap warning. They beat the sleepers with a cat o nine tails, tarred and feathered them, leaving Stay critically injured with flesh cut to the bone. A list of ten names was found on the door.

Oakwood Ohio Edith May Roberta Cnanty Plce

Durrant Granted Last-Minute Stay of Execution

The California Supreme Court granted a final stay of execution for Clarence Durrant moments before he was to be hanged at San Quentin. Attorney Duprey had petitioned for a writ of probable abuse arguing the federal appeal process and questions of court procedure warranted delaying the sentence. The stay followed partial in-chambers arguments and subsequent review by the full court, with a majority concurring in the decision.

Pas Renner Vicam Henry Thenore Durrant San Quentin Supreme Court Altorney Duprey Snir Durrant Chambers

Cramp's Klondike Fleet Formed In New Jersey

New York Nov. 12 state steam ship company formed under New Jersey law with capital of 7,900,000. Cramp, president, confirms acquisition of five liners from Inland Navigation and plans regular service from San Francisco or Seattle to St Michael. Oba to sail first in December followed by four ships by March as fleet grows to serve the Yukon route. Obie to reach Seattle by February.

New York State Steam~ship Company New Jersey H.cramp Cramp Ship Puuliding Company Interna Coral Navigation Company Arrliners Oia Pemunyivario Illinois Chaninauci Welit Svon Yukon River Seatte

Lincoln expert report on Bartley shortage in Nebraska

Otto W. Helbley presented findings to the legislative committee showing Bartley’s shortage at 370000 dollars. Estimates of the defalcation ranged from 700000 to a smaller sum. The matter is in Dougherty county jail with a 20 year sentence likely, and an appeal to the supreme court is planned with a motion for a new trial forthcoming.

Lincoln Neb Otto W. Helbley Seerd Bartley Legislative Committee Mit Doughiss Supreme Court

Dana’s Will Leaves Whole Estate to Widow in Probate

New York nov 12 the will of the late Charles A Dana filed for probate in Jamaica L I shows property valued at 1 000 000 to 1 550 000 with Sun stock held in trust for the widow. The widow receives the real estate on Lows Intend ad shore clear of incumbrance valued at 1 000 000 and Paul Dana is named trustee for the widow and executor. After the widow’s death the Sun stock goes to the four children equally. Paul Dana may sell the Sun stock if advisable.

New York Charles A. Dana Jamaica L. I Sun Corporation Lows Intend Ad Wofe Paul Dana Sun

See CAES AT SKAGUAY Church work and improvements noted

Victoria B C November 12 The steamer Farraison arrived from Skaguay and Dyea with sixty returning prospectors and several officers of customs and police. Reports indicate a horse tramway is being built at Stueveuny and works are believed established, with an undenominational church being erected.

Beig Sullt Victoria B. C Farraison Skaguay Dyea Lake Tecish Stueuny

Anarchists dispersed by police in Berlin meeting

Berlin reports a gathering to mark the Haymarket anniversary where seven speeches were delivered before police dissolved the event after a female speaker's inflammatory remarks.

Berlin Haymarket Square Chicago

New York to undergo a proposed Manhattan state bid

A draft bill to create a new state named Manhattan would split sixteen New York counties from the rest of the state by constitutional amendment and federal approval. It would include New York, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk, Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Greene, Rockland, Albany, Rensselaer and part of Schoharie with about 3.06 million people.

New York United States Manhattan Kinga Queens Richmond Suffolk Westchester Orange Putnum Columbia Dutchess Ulster Greene Rockland Albany Renssaelaer Schoharie Union Pennsylvania Likewski Ohio Missouri

Contest board to rule on sheriff election in Topeka case

Probate Judge Dolman will chair a three man board including Democrat Switzer and Republican Dorman to hear the Cook versus Kepley sheriff contest. Attorneys Ferry and Dorin prepare to present evidence claiming illegal votes from reform school and liquor giveaways. Hearing date to be set after a board meeting. investigations may lead to arrests under election law.

Dorman A. W. Dana John, Switzer Cook Kepley Protate Dolman Switzer Dune T. E. Howman & Co Myr. Switeer Topeka Porter Ferry & Dorin Aevlum Reform School Ilquor Tita

Mutiny by Spanish Troops Breaks Out in Cuba

New York dispatch from Havana reports an open mutiny by Spanish soldiers in Puerto Principe. Soldiers clashed with commanding officers in the streets over insufficient rations and unpaid wages.

Cuba New York Herat Havana Herald Puerto Principe

Union Will Lie Low in State Politics

Watson Gilder presided at a nine member Citizens Union executive committee meeting. The group discussed ways to maintain the organization and stated it will not enter state politics or participate in next year's congressional contests, as announced by Mr. Clark.

New York New Itrenard Watson Gilder Citizens’ Alon Ciizens’ Union Clark

Monkeys And Humans Face Plague Across Regions

Bubonic disease spreads through districts Peona Sholaphur Surat Jt Kotri near Kar kach Sinder and Jand Kewal Julundun Haridwar where monkey colonies are isolated by authorities. In London Dr Darby presents a memorial to Lord Salisbury with 6 072 signatures urging Anglo American arbitration treaty.

Sormbay Peona Sholaphur Surat Kotri Karkach Sinder Jand Kewal Julundun Harilwar London Dr. Darby Elistration Alliance Nina Lord Salisbury & Memorial

Surgeons to Study Yellow Fever in Cuba

The president detains Past Assistant Surgeon Eugene Waedin and H. Eddings of the United States marine hospital service for duty in Havana. They will conduct bacteriological investigations into yellow fever, moving from New Orleans to a place with access to proper material, with findings to be shared only after definite conclusions are reached.

United States Washington Eugene Waedin H. Eddings United States Marine Hospital Service Havana Cuba New Orleans

Count Achilles de Veerch Poison Mushroom Tragedy

Washington November 11 two men ate mushrooms prepared by Count Achilles de Veerch a famed Italian nobleman both men fell unconscious within hours and the Count lapsed into a coma. Government experts warn mushroom differences are minute and advocate inspection by scientific authority before sale. The Count who weighed over 150 pounds stood six feet four inches tall and was known for carrying Garibaldi’s manuscript to Lincoln.

Washington Achilles de Veech Wilson Department of Agriculture Department Brutea Muahroame Garibald Abraham Licoin Trallan

Man in Agony At Stile Restaurant Attack

Emmett Rowley suffered a severe episode at Stile restaurant shortly before noon. He collapsed with agonizing movements and throat gripping, worsened until Dr H Martin treated him with a skychnis injection, after which he calmed and was taken to his room. Doctors attributed the attack to acute indigestion pressing on the heart.

Emmett Rowley Stile West Fifth Street Rowley Stickle H. Martin Martin

Pullman Engagement Report Sparks Gossip in Chicago

Chicago chronicles a famous engagement between Mr. George M. Pullman and Miss Fervite Ostesby. Rumors of a wedding swirled for years, intensified by the recent death of Mr. Pullman’s former adviser and by Ostesby’s return to Elkhart. Friends express skepticism about the betrothal, amid fragmented reports from the Oglesby family.

Chicago George M. Pullman Fervite Oxiesty Ostesby Pullrost Mae Oglesby Lovernor Richard J. Oglesby Elkhart Oglenby Pullan Bee

New York Jurors Discharged Ahead of Fresh Trial

In New York yesterday afternoon an operation on Tarsan the shear in Thorn cass was reportedly successful and he may leave his bed in two weeks. District Attorney Youngs notified eleven jurors to appear and receive discharge, then seeks a new jury. Prosecution evidence must be reintroduced and Mine Rack will testify again.

New York Swoy Tarsan Thorn Cass Youngs

Off the Map. To Subjugate and Parcel Out Bolivia

A brief headline notes expansionist aims by a power seeking to subdue Bolivia and redraw its borders through territorial claims and partition. The item signals geopolitical maneuvering and potential regional instability without detailing specific actors or dates.

Chilean Peru Lead in Bolivian Crisis Averted War Fears

A Valparaiso dispatch reports Chile and Peru pressing to push Bolivia off the map through a three-nation agreement with Argentina. Tensions rise as Bolivia fears invasion, with ministers seeking explanations while rebels threaten Peru’s aims and the Antón treaty conditions.

Boyle Could Win In Governor Race Says Ury

Newt Ury of Fork Scott a Republican from the Twentieth District says Boyle will not seek governor but could run for congress if he declines the governor bid. He notes four Republicans mentioned as candidates include Funston Cunbison Marrn and Soult and predicts Cunbison would pose the toughest challenge to Boyle if he pursued higher office. Ury spoke in Topeka amid appointment as Indian agent at the Onnite reservation.

Newt Ury Fork Scott Republcan Maye Attarney Boyle Duciier Brewi Enally Bens Funston Cubbian Jack Marrn Charley Soult Ure Topeka Koyle Ury Constestian Trem Altfioueh Funston Enrabie Dante Hoyle Cormrmes Cunbison Boyle Feneral

W U Non Partisan Report Cites Prohibition Stand

Chicago November 12 A W C interview with Willard notes the national W U T no longer endorses a political party. The Buffalo convention had for a year declared principles and sympathies for prohibition. The remark surprised many as a matter of cause and effect.

Chicago Willard Revity Huffalo Notlin

Sweden to launch polar expedition under Prof Lidhorst

Stockholm report states Sweden will send out an expedition to the polar region under geologist Prof Lidhorst next month. The voyage aims to study ice and geology with a private party financing part of the costs and a planned departure date around mid month.

Sweden Brockholm King Parmant Pereous Haya Monty Lidhorst

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