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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1898

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War Paint on Bear Island Indians Stirred by U S Authority

Report from Walker Minnesota details a Federal effort led by Santiago veterans to compel the Pittager Indians to terms by force if needed. Belief grows of a Chippewa uprising. about 60 fighting men could threaten settlements near Leech Lake. Troops and engineers mobilize. settlers fear violence as authorities plan rapid response and possible movement toward Little Boy Lake.

Minneapolia Minn Ptt Walker Gebera Bacon Santiago Third Infantes Witkinsam Wydad Port Snelling Hong Leech Recordu Alvo Solkiers Minnesota Duluth Winnsbogwslich Oleh Minneapolis Journal Lucian Flo Bacon Bear Island Indiana Case Lake Little Boy Lake Leech Lake Euicom Little Boy Lothrop

Voting in Georgia election picture muddled by party slates

Voters in Georgia confront a complex race as Democratic nominations dominate the slate and party officers seek to influence outcomes while candidates like Thomas Wallace, Bechtel, and Short Bick appear in discussions. The piece notes uncertainty over who will secure the party’s support and how the vote might shape control in the state.

Keveriat Oyristan Thomas Walssn

Teck Dying Alarm Stirred Royal Circle in October

The Duke of Teck is gravely ill after long bereavement, with royal relatives distressed over his serious condition. Reports mention the duchess, Queen Victoria’s connection, and high status ties as the line recalls the late wife and the illustrious family. A separate item notes Charles H. McKee of Pittsburgh facing conspiracy charges over state funds, alongside Senator Quey.

Teck Tek Victorin Duke of Camby Victor Mary McKee Philadelphia Charles H. McKee Pittsburg Quey

Governor Shaw Faces Banknote Scandal at Camp McKinley

Governor Shaw faces fallout over delays in soldiers' pay at Camp McKinley aims. Funds diverted to loans for detail members after government refused pay until regiments returned home. Adjutant General distributes loans to unnamed soldiers while officers arrange payments and replacements. Preparations continue for regiments to be welcomed back by October 10 as details maneuver to secure funds.

Camp McKinley Tes Moines Shaw Hhereluy Camp McKiniey Turloweh Adjutant General Getull Albursing Vnva Candid Howell Tatty Howell Ite Weil Teelauranheart

Died in the bath at West End hotel in St Louis

A man identified as R H Hon. William Scwatt son of a Lord and nephew to the Earl of Dunmore was found dead in his hotel bath in St Louis. He arrived August 35 on a sight seeing trip and the coroner will investigate. The death is under review with a suggestion of heart disease by a recent dining companion.

St. Louis William Scwatt Lord Iniper Kingston Derbyshire England Earl of Dunmom Queen Victoria West 2Nd Walt Remadltis Jin Alweise Lettie Piper Wely Nah West End Dunmore

ANOTHER KAW BRIDGE CLUSING A WAR OVER TOWNSHIPS

Bitter dispute erupts between Rossville and Silver Lake townships over building a Kansas River bridge. Commissioner William Williams backs Silver Lake land site with cost split, while Rossville seeks Silver Lake and Rossville partnership. Estimated cost 34600, opposing plan feared to cut township valuations. Local leaders and committees face a heated vote on location.

Roasville Silver Lake Kansas River Wil Hams Hig Sia William Williams Rossville Roseville Animase Shipmuy Heaton Ana J & Panel i Fowher Adam Nets Andor

Immediate Evacuation Dispute at Joint Cuba Commission

In Havana at a joint session of United States and Spanish military commissions the Spaniards say immediate evacuation is impossible while American commissioners press for it. After two hours no agreement was reached. Americans translate stenographers notes and send code messages to Washington.

Havana United States Trocha Vedado Washington St. Louis Globe-Democrat Berlin Snds Gibraltar Venice Palestine Holy Land Philippine Islands Spain Far Orient Paris Madrid Pelce Germany Ikewike Navy Long White House New York Oregon

Blanco Suspends Order On Provisional Battalion Reform

Captain General Blanco halted the earlier plan to disband the provisional battalion to reinforce regular troops. Reports note shifting military arrangements in Cuba amid insurgent mediation efforts by Juan Gilberto Gomez and Col Garcia. The visit of Charles W Gould of New York to the Cuban military commission aided understanding of justice administration in Cuba.

Havana Comas Matanzas Sarmeon Sampson Pedro Diaz Pinar Rio Juan Gilberto Gomez Col. Garcia Calixto Supreme Court Cuba

Dewey Proposed for Rear Admiral Promotion by Congress

A Washington special reports Provident McKinley and Secretary Long plan to urge Congress to revive the grade of rear admiral to fill by promotion Rear Admiral Dewey. McKinley and Long will highlight the Asiatic squadron’s achievements and Dewey’s diplomacy in Manila. Likely action to allow Dewey to remain on active list beyond December 1899.

New York Herald Washington McKinley Navy Long Dewey Asiatic Squadron Manila Secretary Long Congress

Kween Karnation Leads Kansas City Flower Pageant

In Kansas City on October 5 a royal progress parade featured Kween Karna Han succeeding Pallas Athene. A flower bedecked procession headed by a pageant of youngsters and a court jester, rode in carriages and floats. Sixteen prizes were awarded for beauty and novelty.

Kansas City Kween Karna- Han Pallas Athene Geldworth Kwern Katherine Harvey Elgit

Form of Government for Indian Territory Outlined

Washington October 5 A conference at the Interior Department prepared regulations governing the termination to reorganize Indian Territory and establish a quasi territorial government over the five civilized tribes. Inspector J Wright would head administration of the law representing the secretary with a territorial governor like function. The Indian agent may act as treasurer for funds and royalties.

Washington Interior Departaisnt & Code of Five Civilized Bet J. Wright Chiree

Depew Kissed at Village Auction Event

Pirtafield October 5 Chaunely Depew was kissed at a sale by Aus Jennie Gris a village belle The kiss followed the bid won by Cornelius Vanderbilt for 1100 on a model ship auctioned by Mr Depew The crowd included Mins Griffin who praised the eloquence of the auctioneer and urged the kiss in front of the entire assembly

Mans Chaunely Depew Golden Red Circle of Kings Daughters Mtr William D. Blosns Lenox Aus Jennie Gris Depe Cornelius Vanderbilt

Rob a Preight Train near Erie Railroad

A bold robbery near the Erie railroad ended with two suspects, Thomas Hiley and Jake Kenny, in custody after stopping a freight train and threatening riders. They looted valuables before a cashier and others intervened, leading to arrests and ongoing investigations.

Cleveland Oyver Erie Ste ‘Thomas “Hiley Amd Jake “Kenny Saecabeeres Ornamentes

Bryan's Men Set Out for Discharges from Nebraska Regiment

Washington reports Del Regan secured discharge grants for about fifteen men from the Third Nebraska Infantry who wish to return home. Nearly 100 men seek discharge. Col. Bryan supports many cases though brigade and corps endorsements are pending. War Department may approve those with favorable endorsements. others await independent review. Governors’ stance on mustering out Nebraska units depends on officials and men from the First and Third regiments. Bryan seeks a leave extension beyond thirty days, with approval expected given his health status and surgeon’s disability certificate.

Washington del. Regan Third Nebraska Infantry Secretary of War Bryan War Department Overnor Nabriska Nebraska Philippines Hryan Jacksonville Piace Cot Col

Colossal mill collapse shocks Dover as Sawyer firm fails

Dover October 5 The Sawyer woolen mill company and the firm of B A and J Sawyer with New York ties assign to Jeremiah Williams of Boston and Alyah W Sulloway of Franklin N H The failure shocks the town as reports cite a $1.5 million liability and assets near $1 million The corporation owns six mills thirty nine sets of woolen machinery and employs 600 workers with vast real estate tied to Sawyers Mills settlement on the Boston Maine line

Dover Sawyer Woolen Mille Cori B.A J. Sawyer New York Jeremiah Wiilwnns Boston Alyah W. Sulloway Franklin N. A Charles H. Sawyer Corporaton Sawyer's Mills Portsmouth & Dover Boston & Maine Railroad

Deadlock in Oregon Senate Ballot Clash Over Corbett Bid

Salem Oct 5 The Oregon legislature met in joint session at noon to choose a United States senator but no election was possible. Of 90 members 68 were Republicans aligned with a gold standard platform. House vote showed Corbett leading but short of 46, with multiple candidates splitting support and no choice achieved. In Senate, Corbett and others equally split, leaving the contest unresolved for now.

Salem Ore United States Corbett House H. W. Corbett M. C. George George H. Williams EB. Haken Bennett Sensie—Corbett Oesorge Wi Horm Maken Catton

Coin asks for coin free silver campaign appeal

Harvey named general manager of the fusion Interests plans a fund appeal from his city headquarters for the free silver cause. The appeal is signed by the ways and means committee including Senator Jones of Arkansas ex-Governor Stone of Missouri Governor Altgeld Senators Teller and Allen. The appeal requests monthly donations of one dollar from each loyal free silverite until a stated total is reached.

Harvey Fusion Ways and Means Committee Jones Arkansas Stone Missouri Altseid Teller Denobee Frat Nev

Disorderly Charge Record From Feeti val Week Trial

Police records show a disorderly charge during Feeti val week. Von Skirver and his wife were arraigned for alleged wrongdoing in Sammy town. The case details are incomplete but indicate criminal activity and police action.

Ork Weil von Skirver Sammy Tow Maalieiaining Nuleaves

Kaiser Drags Feet as Philippine Crisis Roils Berlin

Berlin turmoil erupts over the Philippines as Kaiser cancels engagements and rushes home. Germany vows to block U S possession, signaling potential war and a key shift in European power dynamics.

Cotton Belt Election Directors Chosen At St Louis Meeting

St Louis October meeting of the St Louis Southwestern Railway known as Cotton Belt approved the annual report. About 780,000 shares were voted by proxy. Directors elected for the upcoming year include S. W. Fordyce Edwin Gould A W Krech R M Galloway Thomas T Eckert Winslow B Pierce W B Doddridge Murray Carleton A L Wolfe. Directors to meet later to elect officers with likely few changes.

St Louis St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company Cotton Belt Fordyce Gould West Ensoine S. W. Fordyce Edwin Gould A. W. Krech Mr. Ge

Death of a party in Kentucky headline today

In Frackfort Kentucky October first reports indicate the Gold Democratic Organization has effectively ceased to exist in Kentucky. The National Gold Democratic movement shows the party fading with leaders Lindsay and other prominent figures no longer aligned. Reports from various sources suggest the party’s collapse and shifts within the state’s political landscape.

Kentucky Frackfort Lindsay Malochy Giecurding Clarladonn Fate Ryebere Aod

Aguinaldo Turned Down for Recognition by President

A cur rent report claims insurgent representative Agoncillo, who arrived in Washington, was refused recognition by the president. Official details remained scarce as Agoncillo and interpreter Lopes met with Assistant Secretary McAdee at the state department. Agoncillo reportedly had received dispatches from Malolos and planned travel to New York then Paris, timing undisclosed.

Washington Dct Égoneilig Agoncillo Lopes State Department McAdee Agonecillo New York Paris

Lost on Vesuvian Mount Fire Escape

The Times-Herald reports Miss Elizabeth Stephenson once to christen the Wisconsin battleship escaped death on Mount Vesuvian near Naples. She traveled with sisters and Chicago friends, followed pretended guides, and faced lava steam and scorched conditions before reaching their hotel alive but exhausted.

Chicago Times-Herald Elizabeth Stephenson Scofieid Wiscowsin Mount Vesavits

Peabody trustees meet with Fuller as chair in Evarts’ absence

The regular yearly meeting of the Peabody Education Fund trustees was held in New York with Chief Justice Fuller presiding for William M. Evarts. Elections kept Evarts as chairman and Fuller as vice chairman while Henry B. Whipple and Samuel A. Green assumed other roles. John L. Curry read annual reports and notable guests included former President Harrison and Mrs. Grant at a Peabody dinner.

New York Peabody Educations Fund Justice Fuller William M. Evarts Everts Mr. Fuller Henry B Whipple Minnesota Samuel A. Green Hoston JL. M. Curry Washington Curry Payne Peabody Normal College of Nashville Tenn Wnt William A Courtenay Daniel C. Gilman Charles E. Penner James D. Porter Evarts H. ‘M_ Somerville Alaimma Grover Cleveland Pierpont Morgan Harrison U.S. Grant Origins Peabody

Frost Risk Forecast and Temperature Update

The weather forecast from the weather bureau predicts frost tonight in many areas if winds drop. Colorado reported a killing frost last night, while Kan gas reports cooler eastern zones and a partly cloudy Thursday with warmer northern portions. Temperatures ranged from 47 to 69 degrees yesterday with a 35 degree drop since 4 pm yesterday. the night minimum was 47.

Colorado Kangas Weather Bureau T. B. Jennings Sma Chicago Kansas

Island Swept Away by Near Hurricane

Reports flow in from the coast as a hurricane devastates Brunswick and nearby areas. Campbell Island near Darien is said to be completely wiped out with only three evacuees. Population was Black truck growers. estimates of dead range 20 to 50. Four deaths reported at Brunswick. property damage about 0.5 million dollars. Outlying islands remain cut off from news.

Savannah Brunswick Campbell Island Darien Altamaha River

Republicans Open State Campaign Tool In Ohio Rallies

In Ohio’s 21 districts Republicans begin campaign efforts with meetings across eight of twelve congressional districts. Leaders address crowds at home and from other states while some districts hold joint meetings and assign speakers to various locales including Columbus Dayton Hamilton Springfield and Cincinnati among others.

Columbus Oho Cincinnati Cnildings Wade Garfield Cot Charles Dick Eaton W. J. White Dayton D. K Watson Coluatus Paulding H. L. Morty Hamilton James HR Meator DW. Ayers Marysville Wmington Seth W. Brown Lebanon Chimrey Papster Fostoria

Still Many Sick and Deaths Reported by General Lawton

A Santiago cablegram reports numerous deaths and illnesses among U.S. forces. Names include Michael Daly, Laughlin Nordon, PF W. Tyler, Herman Smith, John A. Munder, Henry Rodman, Willem G Anthony, Alfred Winn, Frank Edwards, James Cooney, Joseph Ray, Charles Stebline, Austin Dunter, Joseph Mosely. Causes include typhoid fever dysentery malaria and other fevers. Dates range September to October with units from Second United States Volunteers and Third Cavalry and Fifth Infantry. Major Lawton signs the dispatch.

Lawton Santiago Washington Michael Daly Third Cavalry Laughlin C. Nordon Garpany A Fifth Infantry PF. W. Tyler United States Volunteers Herman Smith United States Volunters John A. Munder Henry Rodman Willem G. Anthony Alfred Winn Compa Sint Frank Edwards Comany James Cooney Jiseph Ray Fifth United States Infantry Charles Stebline Peivatw Companie G United States Volunteara Austin Dunter Joseph Mosely Minty Va Lawton

Hanna Man Named In Nineteenth Ohio District Nomination

Republicans of the Nineteenth Ohio district nominated Col Chas Dicka secretary of the Republican national committee for congress to fill the term of two years after the death of the late Congressman Northway. Democrats in Warren Akron also named candidates RK Hi Nevins and J Pheton for the long term respectively.

Warren. O Ohio Col Chas Republican National Committee Congress Northway RK. Hi. Nevins J. Pheton Akron

Guns Used by Mob in Maryland Lynching Incident

A Maryland lynching described as the mob using guns instead of rope to seize a suspect near Jones Station. The victim, identified as a colored man named Wright Soulth, was taken from jail after being arraigned. The mob dragged him toward the city cemetery, where the body was tied or concealed after the incident.

Maryland Annapolis Wright Soulth Morrison

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