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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1898

Page

6

Fighting at Van Reports 40 Lat ter Killed and Turkish Ultimatum

Constantinople reports a clash at Van with about forty Armenians dead. Echem Pasha fired. A thousand British bluejackets parade through Candia as powers issue ultimatums to the Sultan. Turkish authorities deny surrender and claim discipline remains. Turkish troops continued in Crete amid tensions noted by Admiral Noel.

Constantinople Cat Noel Petenses Nwel Diavudo Venki Hag

Bethany Clergy Meet in Episcopal Diocese Gather

The annual meeting of the clergy and lay delegates of the diocese closed last Thursday at the Bishop Millspaugh home. Officers were elected for the ensuing year, including a treasurer and secretary, with Rev Beatty presented a gold ring by Bishop Millspaugh. The convention noted Bethany College’s 3000 dollar net clear for Bishop Millspaugh’s tenure and set Wichita as the next convention site.

Episcopal Church Millepaugh Tolley Leeds Wakeace F. Ee Stimpen P. Skinner Lawrence J. Ben Junction City Davison Eas Potiaseriuay Tax Deputiee A. B Horton Tupeka Gee Puon Tupeheon Beatty Nawfan Millspaugh

Peace Commission Heads Work For Duties In Paris

United States Peace Commission takes possession of seven room suite on ground floor of Hotel Continental near the Tuilleries Gardens. Officials unpack records, arrange details, and prepare joint inquiries while Spanish commission denies interviews. Visitors tour the Louvre as the two sides brace for coordinated work.

Paris United States Boyee Commission Continentsl Purin Madrid Unitet States Ttme Commsdon Louvre Wearefare Commmiseian Armerican Commission Wit Commissian

Baseball A Failure Prompts League Losses Across Twelve Clubs

Washington reports that seven of twelve major league clubs lost substantial sums in the year due to war impact on attendances. Presidents cite war effects, admit declines at turnstiles, and consider changing schedules or reducing games next season. The four trip plan boosted pennant race but raised costs, with clubs debating whether to continue.

Washington Lenat Wel Faltheuserste Dol Hert Hanton Ezore Bert St Cleveland Pittaburs New York Wagner Avives

Night of Terror in Panik as Miners Arm Themselves

A night of terror grips Panik Ti as two thirds of homes are occupied. Miners, allied with others from nearby towns, patrol the streets armed with shotguns and rifles. Deputies and militia aim to keep order but fear violence as white and black tensions surge and plans unfold to prevent a feared influx of armed labor from joining the unrest.

Pana Panik Giie Otter Jay Pritgarde Penwell Stuckaites Autvestul Kesslip Cvault Ancur Sherim Coburn Urewnt Appeal Buttery Galesburg Ham Hans Lune Veterios Gryvers Dave Shetty Mure & Ohio Ann Othe Merit Caburis Pyevelit Beldap Cristian oMuyty

President Disappears as Receiver Appointment Shocks New England Loan

New York Oct 1 The president of the New England Loan and Trust company Daniel O Eah Crush has vanished after the firm placed under receiver Bainard. He last appeared at the offices Monday morning and has since not been seen, leaving his desk and mail untouched. The company’s failure deepens as Bannard assumes control and the president’s family relocates from Montclair. Friends fear mental strain from the turmoil and pending proceedings.

New England Loan Co New York Pontanya Daniel O. Eah Crush New England Loan and Trust Contiunitg Otte Ty Bannard Tle Kelituidah Montcluic blueMice New England Loan and ‘Trust Company Anriomond Eshbaugh Privaty Morfide Mall Abana Bannent Eshbaveb Montclair Eshtaugh Cheyman Montelatr

Kitchener Will Retire After Egyptian Campaign Ends

London telegraph correspondent reports strong belief General Kitchener plans to retire from service after completing work in Egypt and return to England by October end. Rumor notes meetings with Major Marchand, possible departure details, and hidden treasure leads. Lord Edward Cecil may handle Fasoda dispatches. a 12 pound offer allegedly to entice former volunteers remains mentioned.

London Culro Daily Telegraph Kitchener England Marchand Fashola Edward Ceek Fasho

Dying of Babies and Uncertain Recovery of Dr Todd

Slender hopes are entertained for the recovery of Dr A Tate and for Dr Todd a surgeon at Presbyterian Hospital. Dr Todd suffered several concussions overnight and today with progressively weakening condition. He remains conscious at Hewes but growing weaker. hospital officials fear death within twenty four hours. His parents Mr and Mrs E Todd are at his bedside.

Toda Chicago A.tate Ohio Taane Hoxplit Presbyterian Hospital Todd Hewes Bao EA Todd Pi Doh

CORDON OF FLAMES ENGULFS COLORADO RESERVES

Denver reports vast wildfires burning for nearly 300 miles across Grand River Roaring Fork and Gunnison basins. White River reserve near Glenwood City center. Cottonwood Four Mile creeks see flames. Ranches abandoned as commissioners blame campers while officials seek federal aid to contain the blaze.

Denver Rattiemont Grand River Roaring Fork Guntison Gartisid Detta Mesa White River Garneld County Routt and Riolance Iits Glenwood Cottonwood Four Mile Creeks Rio Grande Minturn Callrond Swan Unitea Staten

Colorado Still Burning Warns of West Slope Fires

Weather and firefighting efforts sweep through Wisconsin and Colorado as flames spread from Steamboat Springs to Mount Baldy. Officials warn sparks from engines and campers’ fires sparked outbreaks. rain and men- tures offer brief relief, while Pitkin and surrounding counties mobilize to contain advancing blazes across vast timbered ranges.

Wisconsin Denver Rockies Steamboat Springs Shepdenburg Washington Cole Crud Addins Pikes Peak Mings Mount Baldy Pikes Paok Aundown Pitkin County White River Upper Dunn Gilbert Penk Jokomu Colt Apedil Montrose Hiatrply Mesa Saw Tooth Mountain Laready

Prairie fires devastate Illinois stock regions and towns

Reports from Horague and New Richmond describe prairie fires spreading along Cimaka road and Creel Lake area, destroying timber and threatening towns. North western Lumber Co. lost 200,107 feet of saw logs above Stansay Fifield. Fires forced evacuations and left cattle and sheep industries devastated as towns brace for a hard winter.

Uridwe Alamena Ston Simberland

Spain plans Visayas reinforcements and protests to Washington

Madrid October 1 cabinet approves General Rios to lead reforms in the Visayas and concentrate forces at Mindaue. About 450 troops guard the Visayas as Spain orders artillery batteries ready to move within 24 hours. government protesting American refusal to permit Spanish troops to operate in the islands and demanding release of Spanish prisoners. Porto Rico population seeking to return to Spain.

Bpain Madrid Rios Visayas Min Danke Washington Paris Andalusia Philippine Islands Porto Hico Spal

Competitive Drill At Garfield Park Event Returns Strong

A local competitive drill at Garfield Park drew six entries with participants from Topeka and nearby. Members of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Ancient Order of United Workmen participated, with Woodmen dressed in uniforms and carrying axes while Workmen marched in leather attire. The event featured torch formations and demonstrations by lodge members, including DeLow and Sha Capital lodge participants, highlighting a community display of fraternal drill skills.

Garfield Park Topeka Modern Woodmen of America Aches Order United Louige

Abandoned Anti-Dreyfus Meeting Sparks Citywide Protests

Paris reports show placards announcing the anti-Dreyfus gathering by Paul Dermède’s followers were abandoned to let attendees join Dreyfus meetings. The incident included an attack by a deputy’s wife at Tu Lanterne offices and a planned duel between Charles Ernest Panimier and St Touret as tensions rose.

Paris Paul Dermede Dreyfus Charles Ernest Panimier Calvailes Tu Lanterne BM Olivier St Touret

Snapshot city celebrates tumultuous festival night

A chaotic carnival in Topeka draws a huge crowd at Garfield Park with parades and street performances. Police report disturbances as revelers toss objects, while Governor Leedy’s niece attends the Well Festival with Concordia Republicans. Frank Nelson contests for state superintendent amid lively turnout and questions about festival success.

Grace Hagben Satina Eieuta Ian Peres Sean Gembne Garfield Park Alice Leedy Leedy Pir Lawrence Acki¢y Concordia Jou Frank Nelson Republices

Society Notes Highlight Hellantthus Club Dance at Harmony Hall

The Hellantthus club hosted its first dancing party at Harmony Hall drawing a lively attendance. A lengthy list of attendees includes Miss Nannie Veale Miss Jessie Payne Miss Katie Freishman Miss Berenice Fuller Miss Nellie Baker Miss Lulu Ewart Mira Nettie Ware Miss Olive Gundry Miss Eve Hazen Miss Rebecca Rodgers Miss Lucy Lord Miss Maud Holcombe Miss Alishelie Troutman Miss Jessie Meyers Miss Amy Crandell Miss Octavia Greenwood and others. Also noted are social visits and various local engagements with residents from Kansas City Lawrence Topeka Ottawa and Herington among others. The piece closes with society notes on upcoming dances lessons and club activities.

Hellantthus Club Harmony Hall Nannie Veale Jessie Payne Katie Freishman Berenice Fuller Nellie Baker Lulu Ewart Mira Nettie Ware Olive Gundry Eve Hazen Rebecca Rodgers Lucy Lord Maud Holcombe Alishelie Troutman Jessie Meyers Amy Crandell

Community clubs schedule upcoming meetings in Topeka area

The Ninde Chautauqua and Portia club announce meetings at local venues including the Methodist church parlors and Mrs D C Tillotson home. Junior Atlanteans Vignette club Olio Federation and Daughters of the American Revolution set dates in October with lectures on literature American history and government.

Topekx Huntoon Lincoln Palpherman Dale Ninde Chautauqua Mr. Foster Ethel Frizzell Europe Mrs. Arthur Slater Portia Club D.C. Tillotson Federation Miss Alena Church Frank Willard Potwin Olio Federation Unity Church Christ Hospital Guilford Dudley Chaldean Club Flora Mayo H. G. Larimer Daughters of the American Revoolution

Jealous Of Sloan At Newmarket Races Sparks English Jealousy

London report notes Sloan the American jockey provoked strong envy after his rising success in a Newmarket handicap. Mandorla initially won but was disqualified for boring while Kirchwasser faded. Robinson and Loates faced stewards’ action. Jockey club names reforms to shorten races and curb stamina decline. broader church and mining congress updates in Bradford and London.

Copsright Associated Pres London Great Britain Ingham Windsor Park Newmarket Sloan Sammy “Toates Nat” Robinson Mandorla Robinson Loz- Eun Hall Kirschwasser Kirschwas Jockey Club Lestes Houghton Ted Sloan Enya Conance Loates Maddon Hose Welton Jt Wan Congressee Church Bradford Canterbury Are Seabee Conference of the Miners’ Federation

Smoke Klauer's Gold Bug. 1901 miners wage strikes note

A fragmented 1901 report notes miners receive a 2 percent immediate advance with references to conciliation boards and a looming strike involving 417,500 miners. It mentions the Duke of Connaught in Aldershot, a bush fire near Aldershot with the Duke riding past, and various global notes on steamers lengthening, birth certificates, and a theater case in chancery.

Duke of Connaught New York Belfast Glangow Madrid Aseline Putt Elimren St Low Mie David Cirletic Murray George Washington Finland High Court of Justice Niatty Daly George Tedwards

MATAAPA GOES BACK TO Succeed Samoa King

Washington reports Samoa's exiled former king Matanis may return after ten years, with the government confirming the plan to install him as successor to the late Alite Kink Matleton. Four committees form a fusion slate in Butler County politics with Republicans and Democrats sharing a single ticket.

Matiton Samoa Washington Stete Gompartment America Apis Simos Matanis Aasum Alite Kink Matleton Butler County W. Murphy Moyle Equity

Suppress Anarchists Conference Proposal Reported

The Tribune states European governments have pledged to Italy’s plan for a conference to coordinate measures against anarchists. Capital Lodge No 3 A O U W members are asked to assemble at the hall Sunday afternoon, following a funeral, by order of the lodge.

Italy Rome the Tribune Capital Lodge No. 3 A. O Capital Lodge No A. OU. W Tite Hall Tai

Priennial Conclave Knights Templar at Pittsburg

Reported details of a Triennial Conclave Knights Templar event in Pittsburg Pennsylvania set for October 10 to 14. Mentions Union Pacific offering a round trip fare and travel specifics along with competing travel options and weather notes in various southern cities.

Pittsburg Knights Templar Union Pacific Union Benline

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