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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1898

Page

2

Deaths at Chickamauga Camp Report Toll to Date

Washington dispatch from Gen Boynton to the War Department reports total deaths among regulars at Chickamauga Park since April 1, with 455 volunteers and 14 due to accidents. The figures include deaths at Chattanooga hospitals and other camp accidents, reflecting the toll at the military camp.

Washington Boynton Couimintine Chickamauga Park Chatranmen Houpltais Eeston

Better Quarters Needed at Presidio as Winter Approaches

San Francisco dispatch reports military quarters shortages for Presidio troops. A chamber of commerce delegation urged the Secretary of War to expedite decisions on new housing so winter weather and cold will not delay operations.

San Francieco Presidio

Agritigal Time at Battle of Santiago Heroic Pack Train

A historical note recalls the Battle of San tiago de Cuba where pack-train No 8 supplied ammunition and rations. P B Mutler describes fighting cholera and diarrhea, keeping troops fed, praising medicine from the Jain Medicine Co. for sale by druggists.

Santiago de Cuba P. EB. Mutler Cuba Chamberlein Tampa Matnes

Argonaut Sails North To Probe Sandy Hook Wrecks

Baltimore reports the submarine Argonaut, built of steel and 36 by 9 feet, equipped with powerful search lights and a derrick, aims to descend off Sandy Hook to inspect wrecks. The craft travels under its own power from Baltimore toward New York, with divers entering the submerged vessel through an airlocked door.

Baltimore Tules Verne New Yor Chesapeake Bay Bandy Hook New York Arbor Chesapeake Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Delaware City Delaware and Raritan New York Delaware River Mes Bhetas iHeir

Inspectors on Duty in New York Health Drive

Twenty seven inspectors from the health board began patrolling to uncover violations of sanitary regulations. They will monitor factory chimneys and refuse disposal, tracing smoke pillars to their sources. Some downtown managers denied guilt, claiming forced disposal methods. The sanitary superintendent praised the first day and warned names may be publicized if nontreatment persists.

New York Get The Health Board Charles ¥. Hoberti

Leap to Death in Fourth Floor Window Tragedy

Amelia Martin, 22, died after leaping from a fourth story window in New York. Her husband, Daniel Martin, had scolded her over visiting her sister and she reportedly blamed his temper. A stranger startled her as she fell. the body was battered on the steps. Police detained the husband briefly before release. The couple had two children and prior health troubles. no charges were filed.

New York Get Amelia Martin Martin Bile Homie Toneth Hit Theo Asten Hies Welpkoop Fertievus Ody Daniel Dow- Ung Fifth Street Hayes Muorrie Morsalti Bax

Cleveland buys land for Princeton club and winter resort

New York reports Grover Cleveland leads a syndicate purchasing 30 acres near Princeton for a high end club and winter resort. Land cost 70 000 to Applegate and 3 000 to Miss Johnson with 12 000 state school fund payoff. Other investors include J Pierpont Morgan and EO Benedict. project aims to rival top eastern retreats.

New York Grover Cleveland Mst Princeon N. J J. Pierpont Morgan EO. Benedict Stony Brook Lewis J.mpplkcaste Henry C. Johnson Princeton Lewis J. Applegate Mise Johnson Heart Syndicats M. Taylor Pyne City Ula Wolf Finks Hi Parthera Johnson Cleveland Mr. Cleveland Lawrince Hutton Julius Morgan Mr. Morgan Red Top Washington Oak View

Real Italian Count Plays Parts at San Francisco Theater

In San Francisco on October 1 a real Italian count, Caesar Meri hl, performed at the Alcazar. He is described as living in Ferarra with a charming fair state of preservation.

San Francisco Alcazar Caesar Merihl Ferarra

Scott's Emulsion The Standard of the World

This ad extols Scott's Emulsion a cod liver oil product mixed with hypophosphites and glycerine. It promises to enrich poor blood in anemia, energize overworked nerves, and add flesh to wasted children, claiming universal acknowledgment as The Standard of the World. Scott & Downe, chemists, New York, are named.

Scott

New Steel Ships For the Porto Rican and Cuban Trade

New York October 1 Shipping leaders hailed Carnegie Interests plan for a vast shipyard and dry dock to serve Porto Rico and Cuba trade and U S warship needs The project backed by Federal Steel aims to create a large American steel shipbuilding capacity with strong demand for vessels and a potential dominance in the carrying trade from the Caribbean to the United States

Carnegie New York United States Federal Steel Company Cirnegie Americ Keely Beavers Fonra Porto No Cuba Ra Face Company Iit Ynselk Dermand Cotomerchiite

Gold and Furs Arrive With Passengers at San Francisco

The steamer Leslanaw arrived from St Michael with nearly 150 passengers including many miners. US Collector Jvey is aboard for the winter. Passengers refuse to declare wealth amid overcharge complaints by Canadian officials. Miners fear winter suffering at Dawson. On board were 15550 sealskin 175 blue fox skins and 2135 weal and over 2000 valuable fox furs from St George. Dutch Harbor added five que sex otter skins.

San Francisco Leslanaw St. Michael United States Jvey Dawson Lealasaw St. George Dutch Harbor

Lost to Spain shaping U S Philippines policy

Washington interview with Senator Hanna discusses the Philippines after the war. He says Spain must relinquish control of Luzon and the archipelago, the United States may retain a protectorate temporarily, and Congress will decide the final form of government and ultimate status of the islands.

Cleveland Washington Hanna McKinte Paris Spain Luzon Philippine Archinala Span Philippines Philippe United States Manila Philippitslands Congress Otter Tocans Arsoy Philippine Rangress Mos Agoneilio Aguiandro Faris Uaiton Benator

Repudiates Miss Hill on Daughter of the Confederacy claim

General John B. Gordon at his Reynolds plantation denounces Lucy Hill s claim to hold the title Daughter of the Confederacy. He asserts Winnie Davis is the sole entitled figure and warns that assigning the title to others would be inappropriate sacrilege and erode the title s meaning.

Winnie Davis White House Confederacy Jefferson Davis Eall Robert B. Les Mise Winnie Davis Miss

Hat Rights Sermon Sparks Town Discussion in Belleville

Rev. William Weber of St. Paul’s Free Protestant Church preaches on head coverings citing Paul’s instruction in First Corinthians to argue hats in theaters and churches reflect religious practice. He traces theater origins to ancient Greece as a religious institution and links it to modern venues where women may appear without coverings.

Belleville, T William Weber St. Paul's Free Protestant Church St. Paul Weber Apostle Paul Paul

Theater Hats Originated by Apostles Claim

In a sermon a speaker argues that the theater hat custom for women originated with the Apostles, noting the shift when theater detached from the church. He recalls past tradition that women wore hats while men did not and says the Apostle was the originator of this practice.

Alor Apostle

SpreckelSES Sell Out To Banker Syndicate

San Francisco reports the Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar company has shifted from Rudolph and Clo Spreckels to a banker and broker syndicate led by Edward Politz and Chas Sutro with Albert Meyer RG Brown and Walsh as directors. The deal values the purchase at about 2 million dollars. Spreckels profits exceed 3 million from the sale after four years of ownership. The new owners plan vast improvements and larger operation of the Hawaii plantations to boost profits.

San Francisco Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company Spreckelses Rudolph and CA Bankers Aid Delngas Edward Poliltz Presidenit Walsh Albert Meyer RG. Brown Chas. Sutro Spreckerses Fant Am Porsthie Spreckesses Tramefer Mmi

New Money Order Offices in Washington and Nearby Counties

A list of new domestic money order offices opens across multiple counties including Jefferson, Osage, Rush, and Anderson. Several towns such as Bendina, Fostoria, and Grantville are noted along with county affiliations.

Washington

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