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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1898
Page
7
Minta Ghosey a 18 year old, tried for insanity, claims abuse by her stepmother. Judge Dolinan ordered care at Thorpe asylum after a home visit. the stepmother denies abuse and remains deemed insane by some.
A US naval update notes Admiral Howell being reassigned from the North Atlantic squadron and Commodore Philip taking command aboard the New York. The Wasp is ordered to Chicago for reserve duties, and the Union Pacific announces services with Pullman cars and excursions including McWissey Day with a round trip fare of 72 80 for two dollars and fifty cents.
A regional clipping reports a Kansas City fraud involving Campbell’s Journal of Chicago that deceived Topeka merchants, costing about 2,500 dollars in advance advertising. The piece notes the Topeka Journal and Capital continuing promotions while warning readers of the scheme and reports pension awards for September 28 including Eli Batt and Mary Stimmon.
navigation bureau chief states no change in orders for Oregon and Towe to go to the Paette pilgrimage. Grand Commandery of Kansas meets Pittsburg October 8, 1888 with special Santa Fe Route train offers low fares and return tickets to Pittsburg. Tickets to October 7 9 10 1808. Rates to October 17 38Bs. Low rates from Pittsburgh effective October 13 to 17. Excursions to Washington Baltimore Gettysburg and more. Silver statue Emily Washington pleased Topeka Steam Laundry.
Washington dispatch reports Major General Fitehieh Lee authorized by the War Department to shift his command from Jacksonville to Savannah to prepare for embarkation to Havana later this month. Lee departs tonight to arrange preliminary steps and ensure readiness for the voyage.
Fragmented report shows Indian Agent Butheriagd hosting a tense meeting with Chippewa leaders at the agency. Colby, a teacher, fears trouble as troops from Port Yates and Fore Mokenghiwitett move toward the area. Attendees dispute gains, while Surherland says the conference yields no accord. A runner is sent to relay word to Walker, who aims to arrive first to stabilize the situation.
London dispatch reports a Times Pekin correspondent on October 7 detailing the regency restoration in China. Empress dowager meetings with the cabinet, rising Manchu influence, and officials like Yang La and Hsu Yung Yi shaping policy amid Russian interests. Kang Yu Wei plots reforms and seeks foreign backing as edicts threaten the queue removal and foreign escorts. Kang warns England and Britain to act to save the emperor.
An Oct warrant was sworn for William Schmidt a prominent real estate dealer and board of education member on charges of embezzling 26000 from the Third Ward Building association. He was last seen in Wisconsin with officers thinking he may have fled the country to avoid arrest.
Ratem, Ore Oct 7 The Oregon legislature second ballot shows Corbett maintaining a 96 vote lead as fusionists switch ballots from Waldo to John H Smith. Ballot tallies include Corbett 26, George 27, Smith 6 and others. Three Sealers Get In Victoria B C Oct 7 Three sealing ships reach west coast. Arctic 416 skins Walter L Rich 40 Ida Etta 403 rough seas continue.
Tickets good three days for Omaha and return from Topeka via Santa Fe. Exposition train leaves Topeka at 4:55 PM and arrives in Omaha at noon the following day. President’s address noted at the exposition.
Surgeon General Sternberg reports a persistent shortage of medical officers in the army. He cites 13 current vacancies against a legal allowance of 12, with 56 at general hospitals and 97 available for duty in the field, forcing reliance on 65 contract surgeons and volunteer corps to support the Fifth army corps at Santiago.
Grand Tapias Oct 7 The American Board of Foreign Missions elected Margaret J Evans of Minnesota as a member for the first time in its ninety year history. Evans heads Carleton College’s women’s department and has served 25 years. Eleven new members were added. President Jason B Angell spoke and the group observed the Lord’s supper at Fountain Street Baptist Church. Next annual meeting will be in Providence Rhode Island. Officers were reelected. The next annual sermon will be delivered by Rev George B Adams of San Francisco First Congregational Church.
Imporia Ohio record: J W Eastman convicted as agent of misappropriating funds from L D Atureig and others. Jury returned verdict after midnight. Eastman sentenced to prison for several years. Case noted as involving collectors and property.
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