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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1898

Page

6

Arsenal Cannon Theft and Military Swindle at Guantanamo

At Guantanamo Col Ray reports a US ship Glacier landed men at Cayo del Toro and seized two bronze cannon. Captain Norman admitted taking the guns for the secretary of the navy, mystery remains on orders. A corporal of the Third Immune regiment and three merchants are under arrest for a government swindle involving bacon and meat worth over $1,000.

Santiago de Cuba Col. Ray Gurntan Norman Knowle Col Haiy Secretary of the Navy Navy Department Chester The Cincinnati Ray Guantanamo Prop Nation Col. Rey

Paper promises applications boost trade statewide

A fragment notes that this paper will bring many applications, giving you choice and potential trade at tenfold cost across the state. It suggests broad statewide impact and valuable opportunities for readers.

Leper Escape Sparks Manila Scare

In Manila a leper scare grows as nearly 200 lepers reportedly escaped confinement due to neglect by Spanish officials. American authorities plan to arrest stragglers and confine them on a southeast Luson island, where a government harborage will feed and care for the afflicted. About 60 lepers remain at large in Manila streets and suburbs.

Manila Miliaunt Smallpextas Wainhadit 4 Luson Maiba

Waterworks Question Leaves City in Limbo

The city's waterworks issue remains unacted upon since the election and has not been formally discussed. A canvass is planned for Friday evening to gauge sentiment and outline next moves. City Attorney Bird awaits council instructions while some members oppose paying attention to the present company and others favor preliminary purchases if proposed at a reasonable price. Councilman James Warner notes potential purchase of the old works if price is right but warns against owing them. If bought, the pumping station mains and other lines would require immediate replacement to meet city needs.

Rennel Electin Bird James Warner

Do You Want to Be Delegate Col J True From Kansas

Col J True of Newman Jefferson counts has been appointed as a sec ond conv of five hundred delegates from Kansas to attend Pupmers National congress at Fort Worth Texas December 6 16. Private Secretary Lewin says appointing delegates who are not interested serves no purpose and urges applicants to seek credentials from Governor Laedy.

J. True Newman Jefferson Cnve Kansas Pupmers National Congress Fort Worth Tex Lewin Congress Laedy Ex Delicates

Thomas T Kelly Named Assistant State Treasurer

Frank Grimes appoints Thomas T Kelly as assistant state treasurer to succeed A P Williams, the current incumbent. Williams and Kelly were once Republican county clerk nominees in a close race. Kelly won the nomination at the convention. Williams later joined the Populist party and was elected district court clerk, working with Kelly for three years in Paola. They live across the street from each other in Paola.

Thomas T. Kelly Thomas 'T. Kellya Frank Grimes A. P Williams Annlehbor Willlams Paola Eivala Willams Mr. Kelly Republicas Main County Kelly Populiet Party Whlinsa

End of C. S. Crosss life at Sunny Slope farm tragedy

The Emporia scene recounts the death of C S Cross who shot himself in his Sunny Slope Hereford farm house after a struggle with despair. The story paints the farm, its valued cattle, Crosss biography, and the shock to his family including Mrs Cross. Coroner Dr Boylan and banker William Martindall are mentioned amid accounts of Crosss life and estate.

Evans Monsger Hiro Cross Iovane Mr. Croxa Truinerd Stepif Rom Crome Emmore Newby Omaha Exposition Herefordshire Charlie Cross Kanaisate Univer Lewrepes Misa Kate Sneed Ugtnerr Union Pacific Rail Faye Mr. Cross Seamn Miss Wilder Laverence

Irregularities Tarnish Cross Bank Capital How Much

A telegram to comptroller Dawes reports Emporia First National Bank irregularities in the reserve agent accounts totaling 50 000 315 000 in cash and investments in doubtful enterprises controlled by President Cros The bank's capital and surplus are wiped out though depositors may suffer only if losses occur.

Cross Washington Dawes First National Bank Emporia Kan Cros Stsico Comptrollers Office

President Cross Surprised By Bank Collapse In Imporia

Imporia November 17 Depositors gathered near the closed First National Bank as President Charles Cross allegedly took his own life after the bank failed. The coroner’s jury found the sequence of events showed the crisis was a personal tragedy. Cross’s life insurance stood at about 360 000 to 370 000 with uncertainty about the impact on related banks including the Burlington and the Bureau bank.

Mae Sunny Slope Cross Sunny Slope Farm United States Eastorn Bank Hmparia Bank I-M-M Kansar Finn New York Croes Topeka First National Bank of Emporia Lyon Emyoria Breidenthal Madison Kent Imporia First National Bank Chartes Corgnerts Creed Bureke Burlington Nations Bane Wm. Martindale

Run Down at Last Otanwa Suspect Kaply Captured

Otanwa Ta Nor ton, after years of eluding capture for the murder of Mery GuaThun, is seized at Musnani Neb living under the alias Groatt. Traced via letters between Himpelf and a Cambridge brother, Wolverton is thought to have known the victim and fled. He faces trial at the September term, with transfer to Fort for safety.

Otanwa Norton Mery Guathun Qacede Ceosola

Fragmentary OCR News Snippet From Gaylord Farm Visit

An unclear report follows Webb McNall leaving his home at Gaylord on a Saturday. The text mentions travel toward Book Island and Smith Center, a farm visit, and a six year old girl seen near a window watching for someone. The damaged material prevents clear events or outcomes.

Webb McNall Gaylord Sol Smith Center Stase

Stage Rove Up Tie Stage Haw Stonped Story

Fragmentary OCR hints at a local tale about a person named Bir McNall recounting a past incident. The readable garble mentions someone getting hurt or detained and returning home, with no clear dates places or outcomes.

McNall

Butter judging contest in Topeka draws keen interest

In Topeka Kansas butter judged for taste color texture and salt with judges J B Brady of Kansas City and Chas A Sweet of St Louis using a round tester to prize a $6 gold medal. Butter from across Kansas is tested on flavor color grain and packaging while observers discuss dairy practices and shifts in regional butter standards.

J. B. Brady Kansas City Chas A. Sweet St. Louis Kansas Avenue Gil Topeka Kansas Sweet Brody Mr. Sweet Brady Dawn Roek C.F. Mayer New York Iowa

Requisitions Filed in Jackson County Embezzlement Case

Five requisitions issued by the governor for H. H. Macke alias H. B. Bikcam the Jackson county embezzler. Officers pursue Macke through multiple states with arrangements to bring him back for trial on embezzlement charges and possible bond or transfer. Federal authorities may return Macke to Kansas or New Mexico. lawyers debate the case’s direction.

H. H. Macke H. B. Bikcam Jackson County Gay Miacke OugNe Macke Slacke North Dakota Wink Securities Albiguerabe Mouke Hell Liie Kansee Maria Macky New Mexico Mies Ies Tore Bailey

Alton Deal Unclear Move By Rail Leaders In New York

A report from New York states President Stillwell of the Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf railways discusses the Chicago and Alton railroad merger. A syndicate of rail owners is said to plan actions to secure control, with insiders asserting coordinated moves to influence corporate influence in the Alton sector.

Stillwell The Gulf New York Karsas Tt Pittstere & Gulf Rail Tie Réauieldon Chicago and Alton Railroad Orb & Large Binck Altor Nndck Ees Alton Bangas Witneblire

Electric streetcar derailment near Tacoma five miles out

A Tacoma electric street car derailed on a heavy downhill five miles from the city on the Steilacoom road when a controller failed to shut off current. The wreck smashed the car to splinters and left seven aboard with injuries. motorman Fay Roberts was trapped an hour and may die. United States Marshal Ide aboard sustained a cut and sprain.

Tacoma Sil Fay Roberts Ales United States Ide

Determined Idaho Woman Votes After Long Trek

Rolse Idaho November 17 A Malley rancher Mrs BF Jeffers registered at Soldier then Hailey over misrecorded transfer. On election day she rode 60 miles round trip in cold to vote before polls closed, despite skeptics of her right. Funeral notices for Mr C A Woody and Hineets Pace follow in Parkdale church notices.

Rolse Idaho BF. Jeffers Malley Hatley Hailey Soldier

Receiver Sought for Hutchinson and Southern Co. at Wichita

Stockholder Mrs. Hate A. Bennett seeks a receiver in Chicago court for the Hutchinson and Southern, alleging wrongdoing. The Wichita hearing focuses on stockholder claims and a planned football event by local Turner instructors amid broader market and commodity notes.

Hutchinson & Southern Wichita Chited Armies Chrom Southern Hate A. Bennett Otto Wen Erburg Turners St Harallton

Chicago Livestock Market Report with Hogs and Cattle

Receipts and shipments show hogs in heavy demand with steady to higher prices. Cattle receipts rise with steers and heifers in Kansas City market steady. hogs lead demand with large numbers reported and buying firm.

Sanneogey Glands Rae An Larket Uy Ata Esterday Offiriad Solnin Ples Hukelpea Kansas City Karsis City Texas Shore Texas Gomor

Market Report From Topeka Telegraph Early Prices

Turbulent price notes show wheat and other staples rising while rail and car values shift. Kansas City figures list 36,000 receipts with mixed demand and a rising tide of dryid stocks affecting markets.

Miracle Cure Restores Man From Death Door

Last November ERED ainter of 325 W Pearl St Ind was near death from quick consumption. He grew gaunt and lungs ulcerated, his death hourly expected. A friend gave Brazilian Balm to ease cough and his doctor approved continued use. James soon left his doctor and used the Balm. recovery was rapid and complete. By February he returned to work with stronger health.

James

Dangerous cough mixtures and opium claims debunked

A medical warning notes opium in cough preparations paralyzes the nerves and aids the lung-destroying bacillus, always fatal. Brucmental is promoted as opiate free, stimulating nerves and destroying the microbe to restore lungs, a claim described as unprecedented and unproven.

Taunt and trade notices with scattered names and garbled text

A damaged OCR fragment lists requests and trade notes including ponies and a gift, with scattered names and vague references. It mentions Harry and Gavitt and an address on Han Firth Street, but the legible facts are sparse and uncertain. The piece reads like a street notices column with numerous garbled phrases and incomplete items.

Jourank Ori Seal Harry & Gavitt Han Firth

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