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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1898

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ILOILO FALLS. SPANISH GOVERNMENT IN PHILIPPINES TAKEN

Reported captures say Dalla on Panay Island is under insurgent control as the US cruiser Charleston and gunboat Concord head to the scene. In Manila streets fighting continues between American forces, Filipino allies, and natives. Authorities and residents describe heavy clashes and arrests as the situation unfolds.

Manta New Dalla Panay United Statins Charleston Concord Testnel Minnstate

Keeley Dies Inventor of Keely motor in Philadelphia

John W Keeley, inventor of the Keeley motor, died yesterday in Philadelphia at age 68. He claimed to have discovered a method to revive motive power and filed a long line of experiments dating back to 1874. Supporters invested money for his prototypes, though no practical public results were achieved.

Bis Philadelphia Nev Jonn W. Keefey Keefey Rome Spd Mn Gurp M Mimber Mpl Faliate Snivatiet Monty Keeler Tpla Keeley

Bryan's Health Poor Be Granted Ten Days Leave

Bryan's health is not improving as expected and the college reports he will be granted ten additional days of leave due to illness. The notice cites ongoing medical concerns and lack of vigor affecting attendance and work.

Linesim Bryan

Santa Claus Sails for Mississippi? (Typo context preserved)

Trans port St Paul sold load of Christmas packages for soldiers and sailors in the Philip habe Thoutanne. Packages reached the quartermaster department in the last ten burn from every part of the country. Christmas gifts continue as a Tumier of soltivee drafted to recruit companien now at sia, and forty nurses waited. Twenty of the nurses will remain at Honolulu.

San Francie St. Paul Masia Sia Honolulu

Harvard Triumph Over Yale in 17–0 Football Victory

Harvard defeats Yale 17 to 0 as Harvard drives the ball across the goal line late in the game. Yale stalls at Harvard's 45 yard line past the midway, while Harvard's defense limits Yale's attempts and a field goal adds to the margin. Crowd distractions and scattered debris interrupt play as Harvard maintains the lead.

Yale Harvard Harvards Reid Haughton Mokiite Dubles Hareeri Gard Hines

Debt Series Sails Toward Obligation Settlement at Laker University

At a November board gathering of Bakes University and supporters, a total debt of 13000 dollars faced pressing repayment. Strong attendance and renewed backing lifted concern as cash on hand was shown to cover the interest bearing obligation. Officials expect sufficient funds to be raised by the Kansas conference in March to meet the debt.

Laker University Board of Trustees of Bakes University Friends of the In- Stanton United Minavix Neares Sestre Sumilan Kansas South Kansas

SALE OF SOUTH PARK Road Bonded for 2 308 000 Goes for 100 000

The Denver Leadv illy and Gunnison railroad known as the South Park line was sold under foreclosure by Marshall KE Juhbeon special master in chancery. The system carried bonds of 2 308 000 with interest in default. Henry Buddle purchased the property after bidding faced no competition. The line includes the South Park track and Denver Leadville facilities, and the Colorado Southern Fillney will be the new name of the Union Pacific Denver & Gui under reorganization. The guilt system will be sold off tomorrow.

Trenver Coto Nov Denver, Leatvilly Wit Savage Denver Leadville

Breitenthal Seeks Facts In Madison Bank Mess

John W Breitenthal travels from Madison in Greenwood County to scrutinize the Madison Bank after the First National Bank of Emporia failed. He says the Madison Bank held 270,1490 in Emporia, notes closing doors, and warns depositors may still recover, while debtors estimate assets and plans to appoint a deputy to manage affairs.

John W. Breitenthal Madison Greenwood County Dak Magdison Bank First National Bank of Emporia Maudison Bank Emporia Bank Emporia Fraidenthal Madison Bank Ria Dtr. Breidenthal Felay Braidenthal

Bright Enough to Marry Despite Forgetful Groom

A groom from Oxkge City nearly forgets his name during marriage proceedings with Probate Judge Delman. The man confesses a muddled memory and a mistaken age, but his father supplies a name and the couple, Clara M. Thompson and Russell Stocker, obtain a marriage license and wed in Change City.

Delman Clara M. Thompson Thassell Stucker Juden Dohnan Russell Eie Benedict Cange City

Dreyfus Case Update Reaches Paris Amid Revision Moves

Paris dispatch reports Alfred Dreyfus informed of revision proceedings as governor Gulang sends a message to the postal office. The note references Henri and other figures, including Flor De Lanes-Gort praised as a top speaker in America.

Dreyfus Paris French Gulang Alfred Prench Cng Devil's Island

Overland Santa Fe Train Held Up Between Daggett and Barstow

Four robbers boarded the west bound Overland between Daggett and Barstow early today. Express messenger Hutchinson fired buckshot, killing one bandit as the other two fled. The dead robber is described as a game fan. A special train with the sheriff left for the scene.

San Bernardino Gali Daggett Barstow Meanenger Hutchinson Los Angeles Sherif Holcomb Calif Dugzett Fred Biskely

Voting Night At Polls With Crowd And Band

A large crowd is expected tonight near the polls as Chief Strauss has set patrols to keep the sidewalk clear. Voting starts after 7 o clock with fast lines and a marching band providing entertainment as bulletins are posted every five minutes.

Strauss

$35,000 Lost in Postal Forgery Between New York and Lexington

Nov 13 Lexington reports a postal forgery involving a $5,000 registered letter. John J. Maddeman wired his wife he would send the sum from New York. She found the letter tampered with, containing only two slips. Government officials and detectives are on the case. authorities suspect New York as the source of the theft.

New York Lexington John J. Maddemn

Bells Ring for Schley in Frederick Md Visit

Admiral Schley arrived in Frederick Maryland and will stay until Sunday visiting relatives. His arrival drew a large crowd with bells rung across the city to welcome him as houses were decorated and people gathered at the depot to cheer. A public reception was held in his honor tonight at the home of his cousin Miss Mary Goldaborcush.

Frederick, Md Admiral Schley Bia Mary Goldaborcush

Wild Coffee Grows in Considerable Quantities in Hawaii

Weihi Nov 19 report shows Hawaii 1897 imports valued at 8,871,042 with US at 76.4 percent and Britain and others at 11.85 percent. Exports valued at 10,081,505, sugar driving growth, coffee and fruits rising, wild coffee widespread, exports about 87,159 pounds, nearly double 1856.

State Department Foreign Office Hawaii United States Great Britain Canada Germany China Japan Huwaii Istland Stmer

Topeka Mother Volunteers Skin Graft for Injured Daughter

A Topeka mother, Mrs. Leon Foster of 0 Topeka avenue, will have skin grafting from her own body next week to save her 11 year old daughter's life after a July gasoline explosion left severe facial and upper body burns. The daughter was bedridden, and grafts will use skin from the mother and the child when possible, with the Stormont hospital awaiting the operation.

Topeka Leon Foster Topeka Avenue Stormont Hospital

Cross Confession Rumor Surfaces About Bank Tragedy

A Star Special from Emporia Kansas says a rumor on the streets reports Charles Cross wrote a full confession to a bank shortage before a fatal act. The alleged document is said to exonerate Vice President Win Martindale and Cashier Davis, though friends deny any such letter exists.

Kansas City Emporia Kansays First National Charles 5 Cross Jett T Win Martindale Davis

Johnson Jordans Arrest Stuns State Journal Readers

Johnson Jordan, key witness in the Collins case, was arrested on a petty charge in Hutchinson Thursday night and fined in police court there. County Attorney Jet explains Jordan may flee if given the chance, but he has no fear Jordan will attempt to escape.

State Journal Johnson Jordan Collins Cane Hutchinson Jordan

Daughter of Lewis Cass Dies in London at Ninety

New York, Nov. 6 Mrs Henry Led Ford Mist tm Taide Wetneatley alge. axed years. She was Mies Mitida Cas, daughter of the late General Lewis Cees who was governor of Michigan. Maria Case was born in Gefirtal Case. He was a veteran of the war of 12 and secretary of war in Jackson cabinet. He was the Presidential candidate for president in 3545 tran ngete. Her mother RMiew Livingstan. Henry Ledyard erpretary of the American nation. She died recently in Newport. three other children survive. Towis nag bode goad cor Lewis ney Led yard of the law firm Carter Led ie. They will perhaps bury her at Newport. Weather Indications. Chicago, Nov. 1% For Kansas: Fair tonight, Sunday threatening weather and snow flurries Sunday night.

New York Henry Led Ford Taide Wetneatley Alge Mies Mitida Cas Lewis Cees Qrron Liichigan Maria Case Gefirtal Case Tran Ngete Tayhits Staten Peguet Latyan Giyl Newport Atrs Spencer Pia Francia W. Goddard Saint Bouites Honey We Lad Piirodd Company Lewis Ney Leck Yard Law Firm Carter & Ledie Raters Sans Tres le

Double Murder Near Garden City Claims Two Neighbors

Seven miles west of Garden City a man named A F Pitts shot and killed George Neighbors and his son Lewis Nelethon on their farm as they worked. The dispute arose from an attempted fencing arrangement. Pitts is jailed and the coroner will hold an inquest today.

Pitts George Neighbors Garden City A. F. Pitts Lewis Nelethon Jak

Local theater schedule notes changes and prices

The Crawford theatre will host an evening and matinee of Little Trixie on Monday with 20 cent adults and 10 cent children. Evans leaves A Parlor Match after Omey Hoss dies. Grand presents a new company Monday night and Hip Van Winkle with a cake walk by five local couples tonight at the Grand Opera home. Hal Reid departs Hu an Hearts next week following a firing in Detroit.

Crawford Theater Evans Omy Hoss Oer Practical Lym New Company Hal Reid

Attempts on Ex King Milan of Serbia Reported

A Bucharest dispatch says two assassination attempts recently targeted ex King Milan of Serbia. The first occurred on a train between Kragujevac and Nish, where peasants attacked his party with pistols and stones, smashing windows and wounding several in his suite. A second assailant, a man dressed as a student armed with a revolver, entered Milan's bedroom in Nish but was arrested before striking.

London Bucharest Milan Servia Kragujevez Nisch

Miners Strike Over Wage Raise At Osage City Area

About one hundred miners at Burlingame and nearby sites walk out seeking 12.5 cent raise from 1.10 to 1.25 per ton for rigging. Some mines pay varied rates at Osage City and Scranton. a Leavenworth company rep has 40 miners ready to relocate if the wage demand is denied. Peaceful so far, no major trouble expected.

Burlingame Osage Clly Scranton Osage City Home Riverside Coal Company Leavenworth

Wife Vanishes After Selling War Book in KC Town

Stone of Mission Kansas reports his 22 year old wife left home Thursday with a bay horse and buggy to Kansas City. She is described as very small with blue eyes brown hair, a barbed wire mark on her left front foot, selling a history of the Spanish-American War. Police cannot locate her.

Kansas City Stone Mission Kaz Bir. Stone Kinsas City Sotty Stone Tosedale

Escape from Kansas Penitentiary Three Convicts

William Howell George Rogers and J Edge escaped from the Kansas penitentiary yesterday afternoon while working at the stone yard. They slipped past guards and headed toward Kansas City after Judge was recaptured before dark. Howell is from Oklahoma and Trox from Clark County Kan both jailed for land larceny with two years remaining.

Leavenworth, Nan William Howell George Rogers J. Edge Kansas Penitentiary

Patriotism in Cigars and Slot Machines Debate

A reader argues that slot machines aid rather than harm legitimate trade, challenging opponents who seek to suppress them. He claims taxes and duties prove profitable to government and urges Kansas city officials to reconsider any measures against the cigar industry. The note ends with a local update on Kanes Division League of American Wheelmen officers elected by mail votes: Chief consul J B Doneyson Topeka, vice consul H E Best Council Grove, secretary treasurer A E B Hickerson Topeka, representative O E Laigh Haven.

Sim Cenerel Claus Frank Curry Kanes Bicycle Kanes Division League of American Wheelmen J. B. Doneyson Topeka H. E. Bést Council Grove A. E B. Hickerson O. E. Laigh Hatechinsen

Prohibition the Cause debated by Kansas resident

Lyman Hull of Wakefield argues against Horton letter criticizing prohibition. He cites state crime and liquor statistics, defends the prohibitory law, questions open saloon claims, and urges upholding prohibition unless evidence proves otherwise. He references Topeka observations and Brewers Congress data.

Wakefield Horton Kan The State Journal J. H. Mitchell Grunkennese Topeka Mitchell Kansas Mr. Mitchell Kanses Kansie Nevife Mitchel

Stranded Grand Opera Company in Bard Luck Kansas

The International Grand Opera company of seventy, including famous singers, is stranded in Bard Luck Kansas City Missouri on November 19. They are disbanding tonight without outside aid. one member has gone to Chicago to raise funds. Cast includes Bratianne Clementine De Vere Supio and Bredame Selma Kronatd. Plans were to perform in Omaha before possible transfer to Pacific coast venues.

Kansas City International Grand Opera Company Contesonera House Sizner Sxplo Chicago Bratianne Clementine de Vere- Supio Bredame Selma Kronatd Liefore Augusto Dato Virgie Heladl Francisco Collens Omaha Pacific Coast Paxton and Burns

First Pension Awarded for Spanish War Service to Gates

Washington reports Jesse T. Gates of the Second United States Artillery received the first pension for Spanish war service after meeting with President and Secretary of War. Gates will get 17 dollars monthly, with talk of a private pension bill to raise the amount. more Spanish war claims are being filed, totaling 1847 for war service and 175 for naval service.

Washington Evans Alger Jesse T. Gates United States Artillery Gates Tecampaten Congress Maine

River Fire Damages West River Oil Plant Piers

Massive blaze along the East River near the Williamsburg site involved the Standard Oil complex. Fire spread across water, with pipelines under piers feeding the blaze and tankers at risk. Fire brigades from the plant and the city battled the flames as explosions from undersea pipes occurred, threatening spreading to the oil refinery and nearby ships.

New York West River Willamsburg Standard Ol Company Pennsylvania Williansburg David A. Boody Che Mzook Ty Fire Department Wiltarmsburne New Jersey

Topeka Under Orders From Washington For Havana Cruise

A report from the Philadelphia navy yard states orders from Washington direct the cruiser Topeka to depart for Havana. The auxiliary cruiser Panther is slated to proceed to Puria Rice within days. The Richmond awaits detachments to provide command, while Aro Fuss is readied to join Admiral Dewey. Mila is set to sail soon.

Philadelphia League Teand Navy Yard Washington Toreka Havana Panther Betnis Richmond Admiral Dewey

Wichita Railways and Murninat Ing charter filed

The Wichita Railway and Murninat Ing company incorporated with cap 500000. Directors include Trainbiek Marthaog Landis Church and Apaltim. Wichita Rescue Home chartered to provide a home for penitent talking women, to educate and train them, with aim to return them to homes. Directors include J De Schollenberger Knapp Dewer and Parker et al. Capital 5000.

Wichita Railway and Murninat~ Ing Capleaetock Marthog H.C. Landis WO Church Apaltim Wehiel Wichita Rescue Home Ite Phil J. de Schollenberger J. M. Knapp H. Dewer A. F. If Mire Ein Danbur Albert_ A. Parker Elizebeth Stew~art Mra Helen B. Robertin L. S. Carter Anna N. Witteman Marietta Daring Laure Te Lawrence

Cost of the election apportionment in county

The article lists election costs totaling 724 dollars for a county election. It itemizes apportionments to towns and the city of Topeka with amounts for each locale, plus line items for supplies such as books ballots envelopes and instruction cards.

Maew Fonsville Hilver Lake Menoken Soldier Tapers

Boyle denies 1900 and 1910 governor bids in Kansas gossip

A clipped Kansas newspaper snippet reports Boyle stating he is not a gubernatorial candidate, while editorial chatter from Louis C. Borie of Fort Scott and A. Shaw of Oxage City hints at political maneuvers. The text mentions Flor De Langsdart and local street references as context.

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