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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1897

Page

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Weyler Resigns and Spanish Cabinet Change Stirs Policy

In a dramatic political shift Weyler resigns as captain general signaling a new cabinet and altered policy toward Cuba. Reports from Madrid and New York describe consultations on Spain’s relations with the United States as the cabinet reshuffle aims to avert war and preserve influence in the Caribbean amid rising tensions.

Janfian Weyler Cpl Wis Suiccessor Leon Shiippine Felands Lin Buurdiie Af Ether Fonte Heyatin Ie Autonomigt Yatris Weyer Ganavatin Wiguiratte Cabinet New York Madrid Salm Raserin Spain Aundlira Alse Pankikh

War damage report from Belfast raid near harbor

San Diego dispatch describes naval bombardment and air raid defense near Ban Teey harbor with Lieutenant May overseeing munition disruption and destruction of targets. Text mentions California construction company and efforts to complete extensions, while detailing wartime maintenance and deployment.

San Diego Cal Ban Theey Harbor Tithickatle Belfast Ned Duarternmanter Ten Inch Putin Dia

Ambiguous US Deputy Action Near Santa Fe Route Incident

A fragmentary report notes deputies working under a controller amid moved plans to address a disturbance near the Chickasaw region. It mentions a potential convoy, a train on the Santa Fe road, and a patrol tied to threatened actions. details are unclear in the damaged text.

Australian Ballot Law Debate Shapes Last Election

The piece discusses ballot law and party control in the Australian model, noting party committees and government offices planning extended campaigns. It mentions local committees, headquarters, and the need to protect interests while noting the highest vote getter at the last election remains influential.

Uoleta Throweh

Wreck, River Boat Materials Tied to Yukon Trade Flows

Tacoma reports North Fork arrived from St Michael with 25 passengers. Wrecks near Bath Harbor shift river boat construction plans to St Michael Island. Portland route changes, barge trains, and material transfers outline season logistics for Yukon service and new boat builds. Passengers including C H Hamilton and Barber party to transfer to Bertha for St Michael.

Tacoma Wash North Fork St. Michael Morgan Associated Press Notrespondent Bath Harbor St. Michael Island Rervite Yukon Fukon Mortaend Watiing Portland Seciule Ae- Tateement St Michael C. H Hamilton Barber Stremer Bertha San Francisco Jom. Dinges Ki~ Fas, the 2Th Met, For St. Alihans Beettle Richard Con Arivira Dawson City Bennett Richardewa Dawson Teoua Son Alisha Carmin Mangarot Panowissons Witter Mer Taneion Seattle Kerk Langdon Seyelle Dri Vineness Foumpeart Hutter Minook

Mark Twain Stricken by Gout in Vienna

A Vienna dispatch reports Samuel Clemens, known as Mark Twain, confined to bed with gout. Despite illness he remains in good spirits and jokes that his ailment is “tooth pain in the jaw.”

London Twe Chronicle Vienna Samuel J. Clemens Ark Twain Putin

Fragmented scene near Kansas Avenue district court

A garbled report describes a man with spectacles and a chain in a city street near Fifth Street, with references to a court proceeding and a crowd of children. It mentions a judge, clerks, and a chase as figures interact with an event labeled as a binding or breaking action.

Kaneds Aherneen Lim Amile Monkey Kansas Owen Turk Hiand de Parte Heave Bignd Sean Mistits Batty

Grand Santa Fe Parade In Kansas Impresses States

Ottawa readers recall a vast train arrival of workmen and families celebrating a Santa Fe parade. The scene featured about 20 shopmen, a large turnout, and widespread enthusiasm as the city hailed the event as the biggest parade ever seen in Kansas, with a grand, imposing display that will be long remembered.

Oitawa Davy Herald Otttawa Kanses

Presidential Appointments Listed For Washington and Beyond

The president announced appointments including Jenn Worthington as register of lands at Harrisall Ark, Dhrld Leyer as receiver of public moneys at Homwell, N Mit Albert M Alderson as Indian agent for Colville agency in Washington, War H Driggs as lieutenant commander in the navy, Miss Grant Ammen as assistant paymaster in the navy with rank of ensign.

Washington Jenn — Worthington Harrisall Ark L Leyer Penteres Homwell N. Mit Albert M. Alderson Colville Ais

Phonograph Receiver Damaged in Horn Incident

A large sized phonograph experienced an incident involving its horn and receiver, with authorities reporting no injuries. Further details were not provided in the fragment.

Question of Bones in Fowler Trial Divides Experts

In Chicago on October 2, experts offered conflicting testimony on bones presented in the Fowler trial. Dr. Merrillat, Merrillat of Mekilop Veterinary College, faced questions over whether the bones were from a lower jaw or other limbs. Other witnesses, including Prof. Eckley, described skulls, femurs, and temporal bones as they sought to identify the remains.

Chicago Ludeort John B. Fowler Thu Withers Murriliat Dorsey Merriliar Allport Phe Wituss White Calingel McEwen Merrifiat Phare MeEwen Tr. J. Hugues Chicago Veretiness College Eckley Chicas College of Physicians

Mrs Langtry Retires and Sells Steed and Stable

Mrs Langtry announces retirement from the stage and plans to sell her stein ycent Whyte Ladys. Her mining stable, conducted as Mr Jersey, will resign and her Horses Tan as Herete Ore.

London

Woman pays $4,000 to win husband from wife in sensational sale

In Fi Luol Oct 2 a woman offered $4,000 cash to wife of Truitt to take back her husband. Truitt, father of four, reportedly consented as the other women claimed to love him. Mrs Truitt allegedly attempted self harm after the offer. Also, Sammel Cobb, aged local farmer, died on his birthday near Topeka after moving from Ohio in 1860. Funeral plans include burial at Mission Center cemetery with several relatives attending.

Tulia Truitt Sammel Cobh Topeka Mr. Cobb Kansas Mahobing Ohio Hoe Jeaven A. H. Buckmen H.W. Peart Herington Mra Yount John W W. Marsh Fankral Mission Center Cemetery

NOTHING BUT TROUBLE AT K NOG ENCAMPMENT MEAL CRISIS

Fractured report shows Seven tent companies failed to obey orders to bring enough rations for until Monday. Soldiers hungry, blamed camp officers. civil authorities arrested several amid patrols at the grounds. Gen McCrim and Col Holsington lament poor funding, drink venues near camp, and lenient discipline. En campment leaders call for tighter control and another encampment only under stricter conditions.

Sere Pariante Frithy Enard Btn Mod Charles McCrim Col Holsingtom

Miss Whitney Goes Home From Topeka Carnival

Eana Whitney the Queen of the Carnival leaves Topeka with her mother and sister under escort of Mr John Waters for Chillicothe at 1 54 pm. Waters will travel there and back tomorrow evening. Whitney praises Topeka and thanks Eversons for kindness. She plans to test a flight there and then goes to St Louis Monday to be honored guest at the Weli. In Topeka she was escorted by Charles K Holiday John Mo Marts Dr G P Ashton and John Waters as Carnival Knights.

Eana Whitney John Waters Santa Fe Chillicothe Mr. Waters Silas Whitney Topeka Eversons St Louis Mondhy Miss Whitnes Toka Charles K. Hiliday John MoMarts G. P. Ashton Thebeasian

Inspector probes steam vessel cases in Pacific coast visit

San Francisco wires report James Dumont, supervising Inspector of steam vessels, arrived by way of Puget Sound and Portland. He spent two days in Seattle reviewing cases before local inspectors and considered actions against officers tied to the Mexico wreck and the Ellen Anderson sailing incident. He noted suspicions about Shapestars crew involved with the Ellen Anderson voyage.

San Francisco James Dumont Puget Sand Portland Seite Wocal Pasce Mexico Noy Seattle Ellen Anderson

New Franco-Russian American Draband Article

Paris reports a Franco Russian American draband concept and notes the paper’s stance on America's commercial and agricultural aid. It mentions France Germany war risk and hopes ambassador Cambon will bluntly deny the alliance.

Paris Felaire So Dalwe America United States M. Giles Cambon

Fall Festival Papers and Kansas City Return Tickets

Extra copies of the Journal during Festival week may be bought at two cents per copy. Complete six-issue sets are available. Santa Fe offers Kansas City round trip for 2 dollars on December 2 to 5 inclusive, with return by January 1. Tickets valid on many trains.

Impacti Ie Kansas City Santa Fe

Hope in Bryan and India's Silver Question

A clipped weekly column cites Prof AS Chosh of Calcutta University arguing India seeks reopening of Indian mints to aid silver. He criticizes Britain's ban on minting, warns of retaliation if the Walcott Commission fails and Senator Wolcott's mission falters, and envisions a future where Indians rally for Brean amidst imperial resistance.

New York AS. Chosh Calcutta University India North American Review Chesh Wieremone Heutlon England Wolcott

Festival finances show a growing deficit amid militia costs

Treasurer Greeneward reports uncertain festival finances as paid entertainments underperform due to militia obstruction. Receipts from gates and shows trail last year’s 3900 by far, with this year’s total about 11400 after expenses. Subscriptions may cover about 5000, leaving a potential deficit near 2600, blamed on militia costs and related expenditures.

Greenwald Kankas National Lst Honebrady Teiday Weiner Kansas National Guard Eveur Greene Ward Ute Teenaurer Greenwald

Local incidents and events glow in Atchison scene

Last night on BKntens avenue J. Washen was intoxicated and struck a special policeman with his fist. The officer arrested him and he was fined five dollars. Francis Honetrake, son of F. M. Bonebrake, won first prize in the floral purse for the neat decorated pony ridden by a boy. name omitted in awards list. The Atchison band performed on the east steps of the state home then at Journal corner. A Karnival Knights hall event featured Zulus dancing and a sword contest with armor display. Funeral announced for John Hawk at AF Wessen residence, 824 Hancock street, at 4 p m Sunday.

Bkntens J. Washen Francis Honetrake Hite F. M. Bonebrake Atchison Atehison Topekai Marshall's Otto Kuehne Indies

Boy Arrested for Pocketbook Theft at Fairground

Thomas Lewis a 19 year old Kansas City resident was arrested at the fair grounds for pocketbook theft after a woman reported her loss. Special Policeman Farnsworth and a patrol bundled him into the wagon and later to jail. The boy claims another youth was crowding the woman and suggests the accuser misidentified him. County Jailer Leach and Justice Guy will handle the case. Lewis’s father James Lewis of 1026 East Eighteenth Street KC is informed. He remains in county jail until trial set for next week.

Thomas Lewis Fair Ground Lewis Liver Kansasity Farnsworth Lewis Jal Julie Qwonman Jaller Leach Guy L James Lewis Kansas City

Major Anderson Faces Militia Brawl At Topeka Gate

Maj T J Anderson, wearing bandages and a black eye, confronted a militiaman at a Topeka gate. After a heated exchange, Anderson struck, sending the militiaman sprawling on the pavement as onlookers remained silent.

T. J. Anderson KN. G Maj. Anderson Topeka Major Anderson

Denver sale barred by injunction claim dispute

A Denver district court injunction is challenged by Delaware lawyers claiming federal court orders to restrain a Union Pacific estate sale do not apply. Local sheriff served papers, but the Denver court plans to enforce the real estate sale, with the case tied to heirs of ex-Governor Bryans and railroad officials.

Denver Omaha Lorsl Anil Deavercourt Colorado

Electric Seal Branding at Pribylof Campus

The Stanford party led by Greely Snodgrass and Jo Edwards reports success using electricity to brand seals at the Fribyfort lands on campus. The group also marked a fence enclosure to prevent interference while handling specimens including birds skeletons insects and marine invertebrates.

Stanford Pribylof Cal Greely Snodgrass Edwards Gunstow Adams Farmer

Marlborough Infant to Be Christened with Royal Sponsorship

London reports the Marlborough baby will be christened at Tenheim toward the end of October. The Duke and Duchess of York are said to sponsor the infant and will visit the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough for the shooting season.

Duke and Duchess of York London Marlborough Tenheim Oetvber

Earth on Fire at Watseka and Long Dry Summer

A strange phenomenon in Troquoi counts sets the earth ablaze as dry peat fires across farms threaten buildings. Police report 186 arrests last week, including 40 for drunkenness and 12 pickpocket arrests, amid liquor and nuisance charges. Free exhibit paintings by Arthur Peck at 88 Monroe Street each afternoon except Mondays.

Kankakee Troquoi McOra Ureaner Pree Arthur Peck Monroe Street

Too Much Cold Despair Over Treasury Cash Flow

The New York report describes bank gold scarcity and rising greenback pressures on banks and customers. It notes the treasury’s cash strain on retirement funds, with exchanges shifting toward bill payments and non coin clearing as a preferred method.

New York Ctvating Willer National Pye Bank Pwo Banka CIA Hanks

Militia Simulated Free Entry At Fairgrounds Riot

A large crowd at the fairgrounds was allegedly given free admission after militia tore down a fence and opened gates. Officers later confronted the scene as Major Anderson arrived, with injuries reported among participants and a claim that the scheme cost Pittesn committee about $1.

Tom Amdereyu Ube Oni Nik Settaent Hetwr Leipaay Gene Anderson Pittesn

Neal Dow Dead In Section Town Demise Noted

Fragmentary notice reports Neal Dow dead in a local area, with unclear details on age or cause. The brief item mentions a monetary stipend and prior events but lacks complete context.

Festival Attendance Surges Across Rail Routes This Week

Attendance rose over last year as Racewan and oanie Fe runt teams drew crowds to the city during festival week. Pacific and Missouri Pacific lines shipped travelers, boosting totals beyond the prior year's peak. Santa Fe reports substantial turnout with branches and employees involved in the celebration.

Racewan Topwie Tae Then Pacific Missouri Pacific Santa Fe Topeka

Middle Roaders form to organize in Lincoln Neb

A small faction described as the Middle Roaders in Lincoln Neb plans a state conversion meeting on Monday October 2 at Lida Cole. The group, numbering about a dozen, seeks to unite Popillats opposed to femirth with other parties and has no prior formal organization or slate of officers.

Femirth Lidacole Clare of

Lez Broke in Santa Fe Crane Accident at Arkin City

Granger man from Santa Fe is treated after a fall while working on a lumber pile when a nearby car shifted, fracturing his toes and injuring his foot. The incident delays winter time card work and transport plans, with officials from Chicago Vision and the New Mexico division discussing next steps with local authorities. The Ministerial Union announces a meeting for Monday October 4 at 8 00 p m in the M C A rooms. Rev J Kirmetrick to discuss the role of ministers in modern life.

Granger Santa Fe Bemini Arkin City Santa Fe Heyatiel Dumber Fresett Hla Ive Residant Avery Tmf Pete J. Kiremetrick WEY Jesus Christ The Why EL McCapes

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Cubs Hogent Berk Istend Loli Samia Fe Mark Twain Bland Ottawa Luetgert Mrs. Langtry Lily St. Louis Miss Whitney ANEW Dreibund France HOPE Bryan Prof Chosh Walcott Commission John Hawk Reedence of AF Wessen Hancock Street Rowdies U. P Christens Marlborough Iroquois County Treasury Fairgrounds Neal Dow Newl Tew Nebraska Eusioo
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