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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1898

Page

6

Canadian firm deploys two 4000 ton ships to meet cargo boom

The Pacific ORME agent for the Canadian Steamship Co. announces the Tartar and Athenian, 4000 ton vessels, will operate on the Vancouver to Portland Vladivostok and China route as demand grows. More ships expected. Empress class freighters already miss port tonnage.

Vancouver B. C Pacific Orme Canadian Steam Ship Company Tartar Atherston Portland Vladivostok America Empress of Chine Rimypress India Empress Japan Terrdr Mong Kong Canadian Pacific Railway Burress

Conditions at Camp Wikott Under Gen Wheeler Probe

General Wheeler testified on Camp Wikott conditions noting poor overall camp setup and transportation. He described a single rail line and inadequate terminals, water access restricted by a land-lease contract, hospital tents crowded, beds on floors, and 10 000 patients admitted with 8 252 sick arrivals. He defended care standards, denied widespread overcrowding, and defended rapid supply responses and quarantine measures at Montauk.

Camp Wikott Gen. Wheeler Washington Wikoett Wheeler Fafirond Montauk Sant Feo Mirliltigy Failles Caar Hen. Wheeler Midione Carp New York World Jenkins Montauk Point New York Wikof

New Pearl Fields Of Great Value Off New Caledonia

Washington reports discovery of rich pearl fields off the coast of New Caledonia on the west side. U.S. Consul Welk at Noumea cites a shell with a large pearl and a boatload of pearls weighing 32 pounds. Depth sounded so far only six feet seven inches. Australian and French syndicates to exploit the area. Welk urges American profit before foreign rivals act.

Washington New Caledonia United States Welk Noumens Retich Wolf

Waiters Strike Paralyzes Kansas City Restaurants

In Kansas City Missouri waiters walk out over wages, leaving eateries short of staff. A restaurateur offers two dollars a day to all, only to be met with derision as hungry patrons cope with slower service. About fifty waiters remain out, causing diminished service at meals.

Karta City Kansas City Kanesas City Tesuus Walter Kanene

Tradesmen's National Bank in Serious Trouble

New York reports Tradesmen's National Bank at 20 West Broadway in trouble after a clearing house inspection found capital impaired. The Wool Exchange suspension tied to liquidity concerns heightened fear of depositor loss. officials consider treasury support and currency reserves to stabilize the bank and broader financial system.

Wool Exchange Bank

Modjeska Coming to Grand Opera House

Mme Modjeska the famous Polish actress travels east from the Pacific coast and will appear at the Grand Opera House next week in "Sarah Stuart" on Thursday evening October 11 with a capable company and complete stage settings.

Grand Opera House Mme Modjeska Grand Opera Howee Sary Stuart Mme. Mod-jeska Pacific Coast Grand

She married a medium and faced estate turmoil

New York story notes Mrs Harriett Beach-Rogers wife of spiritualist Henry Richard Wallis Rogers judged incompetent to manage affairs. She previously widow of Alfred F. Beach editor of Scientific American. Beach estate valued over a million dollars with children named as administrators and Mrs Rogers seeking dower rights. An application to appoint a committee for her personal estate is planned Bristow in Town Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow arrives in Ottawa then Colorado en route to campaign in Council Grove on October 7.

New York Harriett Beach-Rogers Henry Richardson Wallis Mackage Rogers Alfred F. Beach Anne Supreme Court Bristow Ottawa Colorado Kansas Council Grove

Local Musings Include Bishop Mutlepaugh at Convention

Bishop Mutlepaugh and wife departed Sune ay evening via the Rock Island to attend the general convention of the pad ghuroh in Washington DC. The cruiser Topeka remains in front of the state house main entrance, possibly moving to a lower-floor corridor if needed. Henry Auerbach reports Kansas City festival attendance down from prior years, with enthusiasm waning accordingly.

Bishop Mutlepaugh Rock Island Washington Kansas City

Fooled the Sheriff by Country Girls Trick on Officers

A Beloit region tale details how the Demerit sisters deceived Sheriff Cook and deputies seeking Minnie Huess, a former Beloit reformatory resident. The sisters hid Huess then misled investigators, leading to arrests then later release. Huess was later located and returned.

Sherif Cook Demerit Jackson County Minnie Hucts Beloit Reformatory Huess Sherif Conk Jal Hoyt Gil Statnrs

Missing sixty thousand in banknotes shock Wolsons vault

Disputes report from St Paul claims about 36000 in banknotes vanished from the Wolsons bank vault. Vault opened by regular combination, officials and police refuse details. Vignager away on a shooting trip while clerks remain at work.

St. Paul Winnipeg Man Noen Wolsons Bank

Ak-Sar-Ben IV Triumphs in Omaha Carnival Entry

King Ak-Sar-Ben IV and his knights made a grand triumphal entry into Omaha with a 20 car procession of illustrated pages from Irving Alhambra legends. The streets glowed with green red and yellow lamps as crowds gathered along the path. The queen Mik Rosa and party stayed at the Paxton hotel and were met at the train by Kansas Commissioner J H Greif who presented Miss Rose with flowers.

Omaha Onaha Kine Ak-Sar-Ben IV Irving Alhambra Hamburg Carnival Knights Tapeke Omahe Mik Rosa Kansas J. H. Greif Commission

New York Vet Compiles His Half Mustache He Shaved

In New York a vaudeville era vignette tells of Morrie Glickman who split his moustache in two, renting one half in a paper parcel while wearing the other. He explains the jealousy of Dick Delaney and a mistaken court case, with twists of elation and shame as neighbors observe the bizarre spectacle.

New York Morrie Glickman Everch Matlee James F. Delaney Firth Minieryal Court Delaney Morria Owle Glick- Man Xion Glickman America Jay M Musteche Dickman Mike Tielaney Gileki Essex Rusache Alpisell

Hanna reports strong GOP support at Fifth Avenue HQ

Senator M. A. Hidane of Ghiv, chairman of the Republican National Committee, visited the Fifth Avenue hotel state headquarters this morning. He praised enthusiasm here and predicted a large GOP majority in the upcoming election, citing careful study with the congressional committee and noting apathy among voters in close districts while campaigning for Republican candidates nationwide.

New York Act M. A. Hidane Ghiv Repubican National Committee Fifth Avenue Hanna Congressional Committee House of Representatives Républicane

Land settlement and whisky cases headline calm Red Lake draw

Minneapolia dispatch reports 207000 acres on the Red Lake reservation opened for settlement under the Nelson act with one year proof and 1.25 dollar payment. Many claimants moved in quietly after a late start. The Lake of the Woods area is timbered and saw a large number take possession and begin improvements. Also noted are habeas corpus proceedings in a probate matter involving James Hargreaves and a companion arrested for alleged nutzsnts. The whisky cases are referenced but details are sparse.

Minneapolia Red Sax Lake of the Woods James Har Greaves Elie Irison

Fines Paid in Pennies at Flatbush Police Court

New York October 4 Chief Clerk George Smith of the Flatbush police court was showered with pennies as five men arrested for cycling on Ocean Parkway pleaded guilty and paid five dollar fines. Names cited include William Berry Charles Field Andrew Jewnett Charles C. Jones and Frederick Bryant. Clerk Smith stood amused as pennies piled up after each plea.

New York George 3. Smith Flatbush Ocean Parkway Shes William Berry Charles W. Field Andrew Jewnett Charles C. Jones Frederick Bryant Steers

Scalded With Coffer Warnt Against Lena Gray in Local Case

Warrant sworn by W. U. Robinson to Justice Chesney's court accuses Lena Gray alias Gray of assault and battery following a kitchen incident. The report notes a pot of hot coffee was thrown during a disturbance on Quincy Street.

WU Robinson Chesney Lena Wa Gray Quincy Lene Gray

Solved At Last Invention Promises True Music

Fragmentary notice cites Dr Hageman brother of Rev David Swing and claims a device corrects false intonation of the tampered scale. Mentions Gypsy Queen Baking Powder and Rock Island Excursion. Includes October dates and Army and Navy Day with prices per pound.

A. Hage Dr.Hageman David Swing Chicago Rock Island Onumha McKinney Army and Navy

Travel Cut Off Board of Health Barricades Cities

Jackson Mississippi reports five new yellow fever cases and one death. Quarantine lines extend to most of the northwest city, spurring a special train carrying arch nurses and supplies to Harrion. Water Valley notes three cases. Oxford shows none. Clinton reports a case and residents flee. State order may block intercity travel. North and South regions experience added health alerts. Orleans lists new cases in several cities and Mexico reports worsening yellow fever in border areas. Market news shifts with wheat, oats, and hog prices while liquidity and exchange rates show mixed movement. Weather notes include snow in the Dakotas and Minnesota.

Board of Health Mississippi Jackson Miss K. Cavanaugh Negrote Dunn Harrion Water Valley Liverpool TX. m St. Louie New York Duluth New Yorke Northwestern Minneapolis Dakotas Minnesota Dee Foster Day Busere Belrur Seiya Repis Aise Neeitivinia Simdic TiMuriy

Kans Turnverein Annual Meeting At Lawrence

The next annual meeting of the Kansas Turnverein will be held in Lawrence. Delegates from Topeka Marysville Leavenworth Lawrence Hanover Fort Scott Summerweid Home City Newton and Valley Falls attend. Officers named include August Hahn presiding officer Theodore Kastner vice president and August Kuhlmann secretary.

Kansas Turnverein Lawrence Topeka Wen August Hahn Marysville Theodore Kastner Newton August Kuhlmann Hanover Otto Kuphne L. Hofmann J. Petzel Ovta Wondelburs J. Smith Frank Sachs Marynville Aug. Hohn R.A Wolt A. Veetker Hann H Langiuts Geo. Mohrbacher Leavenworth W. H. Klemp Wm. Raechter Allesman K. Bertfried W. E. Bates C. Steinbrink A. Heymann A.albach A. Kuhimann H. Roth Fort Scott A. Baumer Summerweid J. W. Worgle J. Hartmann Thea Kestner Valley Falls Stanger

Cotton for Japan makes first voyage on Gale to Kobe

Bay Francisco Ort. 5 The steamship Gale will sail October 11 carrying the first consignment from the triple alliance of Montana Meamstig companies to the Orient. Between now and January 15 an estimated 37 100 bales will reach Kobe Japan for local manufactories as about a dozen steamers will be needed to move the output across the Pacific.

Bay Franciaco Triple Alliance of Meamstig Companies Orient Kobe Japan

Attention Flambeaux meets for important business tonight

The Republican Flambeau club convenes this evening as executive secretary O K Swayze notes, via Associated Press, from the Brata Journal in Chicago dated October 5. Wheat market shows a noticeably firmer tone with clearer opening indications.

Attention Flambeaux Republican Flambeau Club O. K. Swayze Seo’y Associated Press Brata Journal Chicago

Kansas City Beca0r Market Report Fragment

Market notes show mixed activity with prices and receipts listed for dairy and eggs. Mentioned items include wheat receipts, grain movements, and nearby signals of price shifts amid a crowded, unclear local market page. The text is fragmented with several unreadable portions, but references to dairy and eggs appear as active price points.

For Rent and Wanted Notices in Fragmented Ad Column

Classifieds show incomplete listings including TO RENT two large rooms with furnace heating, FOR SALE cattle and furniture, WANTED white girl for work, and various ad fragments. This mixed column resembles a 19th or early 20th century newspaper classifieds page with broken text and partial contact cues.

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