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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1898

Page

6

Garcia seeks Cuban disbandment mission amid mixed Cuban support

A Herald dispatch from Santiago reports General Garcia left with sixty men to confer with Cuban commanders in Santi Alto and surrounding districts. He aims to induce peaceful disarmament and return to work, amid suspicion in Cuba over his ties to the United States and Provisional Government. The plan includes funding a loan for the disbandment via Cuban revenues, with U.S. backing viewed cautiously by Cubans.

New York Santiago de Cuba Garcia Santi- Alto Cuban Leader Left the City, With 8 Eroott Lietenant Celonel C. Maus J. Escalante A. & Celanté Jixeanl Gayaniq Mumsauilto Oldawry Danly Ionfox Garcis Perez Guantaramac Lawton Coben Itte Seation United States Island

Hagie’s Exposition Flyer Deal Headed to Omaha

A fragment notes a round trip to Omaha Tuesday via Santa Fe for Hagie’s Silver Statue Cigars, inviting readers to take the exposition flyer for details. The wording is unclear but indicates travel offers tied to a cigar promotion and a single upcoming Tuesday trip.

Mills Adams CQ Underwear sale opens today

The Mills Adams CQ announces the opening of a fall and winter underwear sale featuring a full line for men women and children. Exclusive Topeka sale will showcase merits of various combinations with options from finest imported to affordable domestic goods.

Fall Hosiery Sale Draws Men Women and Children

An October preview notes cool weather prompts woolly thinking and announces a large fall hosiery stock for men women and children. Prices start at 19 cents and run up to 75 cents with multiple weights styles and knits available.

Fragmented letter from Congressman on Ralph’s condition

A damaged letter addressed to Populist state headquarters describes Ralph’s illness and a physician council determining prognosis as hopeless but improving. The writer attacks political opponents, defends loyalty to the country, recalls war sacrifices, and notes plans for political return and bond votes. He urges reunions in Concordia and Marion and explains why he may miss campaigning soon.

J.D. Bokin Ralph McKinny Yas Tush Harvey Stanley Kansas Per Concordia Marion

Fights Between Police and Strikers in Paris

In Paris on October 7 a series of affrays erupted between police and building trades strikers. Troops held order across several districts and reports say a striker was killed in the Veugirad district.

Paris Vevugirad

Santa Fe Exposition Train Deal To Omaha And Back

Omaha and return fare of 3.50 via the Santa Fe Tuesday October W. Promotion for President's Day at the exposition. Tickets valid three days. Fast train departs Topeka at 4 15 a m reaching Omaha at noon. Kansas City round trip 2. This week only on the Santa Fe Route.

Santa Fe Topeka Omaha Kansas City Kansa City

Major Wilkinson Killed Near Bear Island Fight

Describes a daytime battle near Bear Island where Gen Bacon's force, aided by Major Wilkinson and Lieut Hoes, repelled Indian attackers. Wounded soldiers, hospital in a log house, and救 aiding boats are noted. One Indian policeman killed by troops. agency tensions rise as orders shift. Data on ships Flora Vera and Bear Island relief efforts included.

Gena Bacon Nes Bacon Wilkinson Or Wilkinson Hoes Brill Beaton Knappen Flora Endeaver Harry McCale Bear Island McCabe Major Wilkinson Sheehan Harrie Hacon Wilkinton Mooney Indiana Copnell Deer River St. Paxil Duluth Minn Savas

Village faces tribal threat as shipments rush out

A town under mayoral charge prepares fifty files and ammunition for urgent dispatch to Deer River after a telegram warns of up to 100 Indians within an hour’s walk, demanding rifles and ammunition. General Hacon reports Pillager band threat. Fourteenth Minnewota companies not expected to be called out.

Atayor Rtisen Deer River Churchill da Mth Hacon Fourteenth Minnewots

Porter Finds Cuba Needs Cattle and Free Food Amid Trade Talks

Robert P. Porter returned from Cuba as President Melinsey’s special commissioner to study economic conditions. He supports admitting cattle freely to feed distressed people, cites Matanzas’ drop from 240,000 to under 5,000 cattle, and notes U S control would ease prosperity. He urges reciprocity over free trade and warns Cuban insistence on tobacco restrictions.

New York Robert P. Porter Cuba Melinsey Ward Line Saratoga Porter Matanzas Santiago Havana United States Custom House

Needy Families Seek Clothing Donations Through Mrs Thorpe

Police matron Mrs Thorpe appeals for clothing and aid for very needy families recently reported. She asks charity workers to deliver to her office for the poor, noting that this system helps avoid the needy visiting the office themselves and keeps relief efficient.

Thorpe

Joseph Murray Dead At Fort Cofflin Island

Joseph Murray a United States agent in charge of Pribilof Islands died at his home after a sudden illness Monday evening. He had planned to report on the conditions on the islands and had long defended preservation efforts. Murray was a noted figure in the 222 campaign and a frequent speaker for protection of the seal rookeries.

Fort Cofflin Cor Joseph Mure United Staiva Ti Charee Pribylor Islands Eyte Sialon Murray Wae Wrehington Murray Wen Mt Vite Hue Sabin

Kansans Defeated in Palo Alto Football Clash

Stanford defeated Twentieth Kansas 20 to 0 in Palo Alto yesterday after two twenty minute halves. Over 200 officers and men accompanied the Stanford team as spectators. The Kansans’ effort showed a reversal of form as they faced a strong Stanford defense and offense. The report notes travel details for Omaha return by train at 6.30.

Leland Stanford Camp Stermam San Francisco

A Deadlock According to English and French Newspapers

English and French papers report a political stalemate with no clear resolution. Central figures are not named, but editorials emphasize stalled negotiations and competing national interests across Europe. The piece surveys public reaction and potential paths forward amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges.

Merritt's Arrival Deepens US Determination in Peace Talks

Paris reports say American and Spanish peace commissioners meet again as Merritt’s interactions sharpen Washington’s stance on the Philippines. The Gaulgis panel notes rising US firmness, possible U S debt terms, and a hint McKinley may accept Manila and Luzon on debt assumption and trade privileges.

Paris Washington United States General Merritt Philippine Islands Merritt Gauld Judge Day Madrid Gavlors Griggs Trenton N. J Spain Manila Luzon Gaulgis McKinley

Stampede reports from Jackson stir public fear in Mississippi

Reports claim a governor led a stampede of officials and citizens from Jackson amid rumors of yellow fever exodus. Telegraph replies failed to confirm the reports. The Union lecture course announces season tickets at Rowley & Snow and Moore’s with committee members listed and reserved-seat charts opening October 2. The first lecture is by Russell H Conwell on October 3.

Mississippi Mobile Ala Jackson Miss Rowley & Snow's Kellams Moore Russell EL Conwell

New Jacket Styles and Jes Tailor Suits Arrive

A large shipment presents many new jacket styles and new Jes Tailor made suits delayed in transit. Goods will be ready for your approval tomorrow.

Jes

Washington warns Porto Rico evacuation deadline set

Washington cables the United States military commission at Porto Rico demanding evacuation by October 11 and warns Spain that failure will trigger U S control. A separate note to Havana says Spaniards should leave by December 4, with no further delay expected. Teachers' Association meeting announced for Shawnee County with officer elections.

Washington Makin Jey United States Military Commission Porto Rica United States Havana Teachers’ Association Shawnee County T High School Aeidson Hagar Aten

Market Report For Wheat Corn And Provisions

Wheat showed strength with December bids near opening levels and gains of about 2 cents amid active demand and strong Liverpool and Minneapolis markets. Corn quiet but firm with higher opening prices, oats dull yet steady, provisions largely unchanged with scattered gains and links to yellow fever news impacting sentiment. Chicago receipts and Western cash markets showed strength, with Minneapolis and Duluth up and mills absorbing offerings.

Associated Press State Journal Chicago Jire Liverpool Dunttental Duluth Northwestern Midneapo Us New York Anber I. Ans

Chicago Livestock Market Report Summary

Chicago Livestock Market notes receipts near 22,000 hogs and cattle heavy at 550 to 200. market described as dull. Native steers and western cattle show weaker prices. cows and heifers lower. Sheep demand limited. westerns firm at 4.405 per head. Hogs receipts and shipments varied. wheat and rye futures listed with slow activity. No. 1 and No. 2 prices mentioned. market overall cautious with firm feed grain values.

Matias Strane Tomer Parley Lax—Cash

Kansas City Livestock Market Kansheite CATTLE and CATTLE PRICES

A fragmented listing from the Kansas City Livestock Market notes cattle categories including native steers cows and stockers with prices around 450 to 500, plus lambs and hogs implied values. The New York Money Market section shows minor movements in mercantile paper and sterling exchanges with brief rate mentions.

Kansas City Récette Texas New York Prngie Mercantily Slexscan Leahy

Market Gossip on Argentine Shipments and North Pacific Speculation

A garbled market note discusses Argentine corn shipments of 12 000 bushels and 1 000 bushels last week, with wheat and corn futures mixed. It analyzes yesterday’s stock actions, notes higher wheat, and mentions cattle receipts and port movements in Chicago, Liverpool, and Minneapolis markets. It also hints at speculative factors and regional rail and oil activity influencing prices, with unclear references to North Pacific grain movement and market leaders.

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For Sale and Rent Fragments in Topeka Area Classifiedes

A damaged OCR fragment lists items and notices for sale and rent in Topeka area. Mentions bicycles, travel ads, housing and pasture land with unclear details. Contains stray phrases and partial addresses, offering a glimpse of likely classifieds page content.

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