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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1898

Page

3

Wraps at Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. new Garments B line

The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co announces the first showing of the Garments B Bischof Sons line from Cincinnati. Samples arriving today will be offered Monday and include latest materials colors and trims at about one third off. Limited sizes for ladies jackets misses and children's capes and wraps with quick sale urged.

Topeka B. Bischof Sons Cincinnati Okea Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co

Freight Blockade Disrupts Pacific Rail Freight Traffic

A chaotic freight blockade around San Francisco disrupts west coast shipments. About 400 cars of freight sit idle from Auburn to Facraments, delaying routes through Centre Pacific Yalimoad and Truckee Das. Steamers at the port may be cancelled or diverted until the blockage ends.

Ban Praincisco Pacific Yalimoad Eat Truckee Das Soir Uerunneth Auburn Wadendish Tne Adetralié Hong Kong

Arrest Warrant Issued in Carnegie Case in New York

Justice Lawrence orders sheriff to arrest Andrew Carnegie, noted as the millionaire in the steel and gun manufacturering line, for a special jury matter. Assistant Corporation Counsel George H. Cowin filed on behalf of Henry Winthrop Gris, with Commissioner Gray serving the warrant on November 1. Carnegie and a party named Cartegt must appear to certify qualifications for a special juror role. other details remain unclear due to text damage.

New York Nuv Jestice Lawrence Andrew Carneste Poe Cairneeies Ar Georipe H Cowin Henry Winthrop Gris Mr. Cartegt Gray Jim Carnemie Wheler Shetty Dean

Captain L. Aker Dead in Liberal Kansas

Captain J. Aber, a well known Republican representative from Seward County, died yesterday at his home near Liberal. The funeral will be conducted by the Sento lodge at Mendetodas with a large attendance expected.

Seward County Kan J. Aber Mende Todas

Perry township blaze kills three at family barn

A large barn and contents burned in Perry south of the city. Charles Taylor, owner, and his daughter along with an elderly man were trapped beneath the wreckage. They died despite quick response, while Taylor’s wife escaped. Local veterinary surgeon AL Compton assisted on the scene.

Oweens Mien Perry Howe & Co Charles ‘Taylor Mr. Taylor Chirk Dallding Mer Taylor Br AL Compton

They Are Outcasts and Refugees May Reach Wilmington

A Raleigh dispatch reports that three Republican figures Gum Newterty and ex Chief Melton were driven from a depot by a citizen committee. They showed willingness to leave but were escorted to a steamer bound for eastern cities and may be denied landing at Elizabeth City.

Wilmington Raleigh News and Observer Newterty. & C Purticgion Pallet Melton Willinghess Elleaterh Cite Elizabeth Oy

Millionaire Found Dead at 1010 Gest Street

Mindinnatic county treasurer Mr. John Rosh, a 64 year old Democrat, was found dead in his office at 1010 Gest Street. Authorities say his head was crushed between the floor and a freight elevator. The exact cause remains unclear whether a slip or fall led to the tragedy as officials begin the search for a successor appointed by the county commissioners.

John Am Packer Gest Mir Roth Sreasurer Isi Sioners

European fears of American power after midterm results

European papers express concern over U S influence after Republican gains. They foresee possible tensions as nations wary of the Philippines annexation debate and note Britain would resist U S dominance. The Spectator warns united Europe could curb American pride amid McKinley’s popularity.

Loniller Toeesay Philippines United States Great Britain the Spectator Sujmin America Washington McKintey Ria Praie Sallcbure Galld Hall

Major E d wrrt and Easley Tragedy in Galveston Shooting

In Galveston Texas a newspaper office shooting occurred after a yesterday article offended Major Edwordt and Easley. Willem Migthe, a reporter, killed him almost instantly. Mapir Bailey demanded a retraction at the office. Bassey killed Migthe and then surrendered to officers. He is held without bond.

St. Loui Republic Galveston Texas E Dwrrt & Easley Willem Migthe Mapir Bailey

Cromartyshire Seized Over La Bourgogne Collision Claim

In Philadelphia on March 1 a deputy court seized the Cromartyshire as part of a libel action for 82,500,000 linked to the collision involving the British vessel Cromartyshire and the French steamer La Hourzogne. The Transatlantic Com pains Gertrals seeks $3000 in damages to address the incident.

la Bourgogne Philadelphia Sov Nat Foster Cromartyshire Gertrals Abe Cromartyshire

Buffalo Club Seeks Columbus Replacement in Baseball Shuffle

President Kinetva of MiWaok club Bunnyhord states Hiftalp will not join Weares ugue. Buffalo seeks replacement for Columbus. Prank lin of Buffalo confirms ongoing talks as New York town aims to fill vacancy. A competition in Chicago to settle the dispute is planned, with implications for 19 Bo tiroien.

Columbus Sovaz Milwasukes Wis Kinetva MiWaok Pranklin Buffalo Club Hiftalp Weares

Imwstondries Avenged and Missionary Meeting Report

In the Sherrite district of Sierra Levine on May 7, a gathering of United States missionary members from the Brotherhood of Christ was noted. J. Crouch led for Stoockrikte and attended the Ane drew Hawkins trial, with Thomas Jansen’s murder linked to family involvement. Miss Mary Stwart of Milwaukie, long in Mexico and Colorado, will soon join A. Stewart and family returning home.

Lendon Serrne Mumbers United States Brotherhood of Christ Sherrite Sierra Levine J. Crouch Stoockrikte Sebwevling Ane Drew Hawkins Thomas Jansen Mary Stwart Milwaukie Mexico Colorado Stewart

Doctors Say Consumption Is Curable With Three Essentials

Doctors now agree that consumption is curable. Three things, taken together, will cure nearly every case in the first stages, most of the more advanced, and some far advanced. Fresh air, proper food, and Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites are the trio. Maintain weight or gain if thin. Scott & Bowne, New York.

Scott Bln Scott & Bowne Chemiscs New York

Kentuckian Robert Brown Captured After Family Murder Plot

Glasgow Ky November 12 Robert Brown was arrested after a long siege at the McClellan home. He had killed Louis McClellan and wounded others while threatening to burn the house and kill the daughter. Brown later surrendered with deputies surrounding the scene. The McClellan family remains in danger and the sheriff’s office fortifies the jail.

Glasgow Robert Brown Brown Louis McClellan McClellan Marshal Palley Tyneching Burton John Nelep McClellan Fury ot6Cietlun Bertha Cee

Federal Government Will Not Interfere in Carolina Riots

Washington reports that the federal government will refrain from intervention in the Carolina unrest unless a direct federal duty is violated. The attorney general and President discussed, noting violence targeted at individuals not official duties, and telegrams indicate federal action is deemed unnecessary.

Tolbert United States Carolina United States Griotmer Anderson Phoenix

Begging the Schools Condemned by Kansas Superintendent

Superintendent Stryker denounces petitions asking schools to collect funds for warships and national causes. He urges that public schools not be used for charity and stresses voluntary giving through other channels. Assistant state official Aris adds that children’s philanthropy should not be pressured, noting hardships for families.

Stryker Kansas State Fac Lafayette Aris Topeka Iitte Alekel

Dewey Honored as School Building Named for Him

Chicago readers learn Admiral Dewey has not sent a portrait despite the Board of Education naming a new school after him and planning a special day. A governor letter from Manila dated Oct 4 thanks the board for the honor and notes he cannot provide a large photograph.

Chicago Dewey Board of Education Jim Jou Ie Ikiren Trusiee Manila Board Af Education Geers de School

Dewey School Plans Dewey Day On Opening

A note from George Dewey states no photos yet but promises pictures upon return to the United States and possible early sending to Dewey school. The school, at Fifty fourth Street and Walton Avenue, is to observe Dewey Day on the first school day by a resolution from Trustee Sherwood.

United Dewey School Bincerett George Dewey Dewey Walon Avenue Sherwood Bay

Turmoil in Wilmington as race conflict prompts martial vow

A Wilmington dispatch reports city calm amid fear as five military companies patrol under Mayor Waddell's order to curb violence. Negro residents flee in panic and a meeting of the new aldermen seeks measures to suppress lawlessness and drive out agitators.

Wilmington N. C Washington Post Cty Waddell A W. Waddell Board of Aldermen W. ©. Henderson Atlantic Coast Tina Bimett and Family

Dakota Goes Populist in South Dakota Gov Race

Sioux Falls reports November returns show Lee leading as Populists claim a 900 vote margin while Republicans concede about 200. Legislature remains Republican with a 12 to 0 Senate and 19 to 1 House majority. Also note job ad for four first class carpenters at the asylum.

Sioux Falls S. D Lee Kidd Herried Republican Committee Senate House

Think Theyve Tas–cott Man Arrested in Bank Murder Case

Chicago police claim they may have captured the long sought Tascott, accused of killing Banker Snell in 1838. The suspect, calling himself John Farnsworth of Columbus, Ohio, bears close resemblance to the elusive felon, though authorities doubt recent facial changes. Farnsworth was seized at Clark and Van Buren streets.

Chicago Mooney Patronian Lankin Harriun Ketta Wille ‘Tascot Snell John Farnsworth Columbus Tascott Hentifextion

Vi rden Trike Ends in Coal Strike Settlement

Cartinville, Til Nov 12 The differences between the Chicago Virden Coal Company at Virden and Auburn and the striking miners have been settled. Shafts will soon be in operation. The company agreed to pay the scale of 1 1/2 cents per ton but did not want to tear down the stockade. The miners accepted to remove it and charge the company for the

Cartinville, Til Chicago-Virden Coal Company Virdén Auburn

President MechaniCS Sends $25 Check to Widow in Kokomo

Mrs James Jones of Kokomo Indiana received a letter from President Meche nics offering condolences after her husband an artilleryman was killed by a premature cannon discharge during a presidential train salute three weeks ago A check for 25 dollars accompanied the message the article notes

Kokomo Ind James + Jones Mechinics Artlleryman

Confidence Man Preyed on Reading Treailing Citizens

In Emporia on November 12 a confidence man fleeced Reading Lyon County residents by posing as selling 200 maps and soliciting business ads. He collected money for the maps, claimed delivery at the depot, then left town without delivering. Local businessmen and townsfolk suffer losses from his scheme.

Reading Lyon County Emporia Treailing

Solons Struggle as Cuban Governor Tours Coast

General Leonard Wood, governor of the military department of Santiago, visits Guantanamo on a coastwise inspection tour and invites the town to join in addressing shortages and governance on a square meal note amid wartime strains.

Guantanamo Santiago de Cuba Leonard Wood Santego

Consumption Cured Through Unconventional Balm Miracle

Last November Br. Joseph James a painter at 25 W Pearl St Tadianape Ltd was dying from quick consumption. He grew thin and was kept in a stupor by opium. A friend gave Brazilian Balm to ease his cough and the doctor advised continued use. James abandoned his physician and recovered rapidly to return to work with sound lungs and greater weight.

Joseph James Pearl St. Tadianapeis, Ltd James

Brazilian Balm Promised Safe Health Remedy

An old advertisement extols Brazilian Balm as an opiate free cure that calms nerves, fights coughs, and purports to destroy microbes and restore health, claiming it outperforms other remedies and offers lasting vitality.

Americans guide Cuban transition under Gen Wood watch

Gen Wood presses Cubans to demonstrate administrative ability while Americans tutor a stable government. New mayor Sen Prege oversees Guantenam with laborers and families reported content. Wood assigns civic officers and plans outline transport moves for Cuban delegates amid assembly deliberations at Santa Cris Del Sur.

Jamayca Jlastathons Weill Sen Prege Guantenam Gen Wood Gurfie Gen. Wood Wood Cers Caimanera Gibara Cuilxtg Garcia Santa Cris del Sur Garcia United States Ie Monti- Abie

Real estate Transfers Reported in Local Notices

Real estate transfers include Binns and wife to Malinda J, transfer value $100, tract in northwest quadrant, noted as M4-10-25. Wilt and wife to Be $10, part northwest, area 34-10-32. Merriam and wife to MH, Main Street Hana ville, value $7,3. Stone to CB Merriam, Tote gita. Young's addition in Clay street. Pierce and wife to Gen. W. James, $650, lots 106-107 Letand Street.

Binns Malinda Dart Matinda Merriam Biong Main Street Hanaville Young W. James Letand

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief for Cold

A reader touts Ely's Cream Balm as a complete cure for catarrh and persistent cold in the head, claiming dramatic results and no desire to be without it. The ad notes a trial size offer and lists Ely Brothers, 6 Warten as points of contact.

Ely Alfred W. Stevens Fred'r Fries Hart St Etsoklyn N.Y Ae Qruggwta Ely Brothers Warten

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