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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1898

Page

6

Dr Hill Shot in a Mysterious Saturday Incident

A preliminary report states Dr Hill of Csawkie suffered a gunshot wound Saturday night near Rock Creek, Kentucky. The ball entered the calf, a revolver with five empty chambers found on him, and he was treated locally. authorities deem the wound accidental amid odd circumstances. Gov Smith Recovery in Los Angeles After Santa Monica Soldiers Home Shooting.

Csawkie Wight Rock Creek Hitt Sours Gov. Smith Los Angeles Cal Santa Monica

Suit Against Crawford Over Old Notes In District Court

In district court this afternoon the Santa Fe Halfway company sues L M Crawford trading as Crawford theater to collect four notes executed to George Nicholson in 1885 totaling 1906.40. The notes cover transportation of a street car line and Crawford was handling the matter.

L M. Crawford Bull Santa Fe Halfway Company L. M. Crawford Crawford Theater George A Nicholson Crawford

TWO PALA Leave Washington for Omaha to attend exposition

Washington officials and a presidential party depart by two trains to reach Omaha for the exposition. The Pennsylvania line train carries the presidential party with four cars including sleepers Socrates and Drosnio and dining car Gilsey, arriving Chicago tomorrow. The Baltimore & Ohio train carries General Mien and army officers, diplomats, and press, with a combination car sleepers Potowl Hector and Kart and a private car.

Washington Omaha Mit Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio Ohiowee Jeter Socrates Drosnio Gilsey Curretus Chicago Baltimore & Ohin Orlock Mien Diplomatic Corpy Hector Kart

Charowhas Sues Burge and Wilkerson for Damages

The Greek confectionery owner Charowhas sues Dave Burge and John Wilkerson for 59 dollars in damages and the return of five barrels of hoptes tonic and four kegs of cider. The suit stems from seizure in 1895 by Burge then sheriff on a warrant accusing Charowhas of selling intoxicants. he was discharged. This opens the civil docket of the district court while the regular criminal docket closed with Hammer’s Saturday conviction.

Hazen Hansen Louis Charewute Dave Urge John Wilkerson Charowbas Pith Kansas Avenue Burer Wilkerson Goode Burge Bhawhee Polier Charonhas Hammer

NOT AN ELDORADO Admiral Miller Advises Hawaii Caution

San Francisco October 9 Rear Admiral Miller announces retirement this October and plans to split time between Ohio and San Francisco. He warns against expecting new fortunes from Honolulu and states there are no fresh positions. He sees potential for inland estate growth and will hand the Philadelphia to Commodore Kuents to follow Hunt on the Pacific station.

Miller Hawaii San Francisco Navy Ohio Honolulu Ie Sayers Phiadelphia Kuuts Pacific Mareland Navy Yard Hohotwld Samen

Certificates of Nominations for State Tickets

The secretary of state will send five nomination tickets to county clerks today. Tickets include Republican Democratic Populist Socialist Labor and Prohibition with gaps for Prohibition nominees for governor and attorney general. Ballot order arranged by county clerks based on party vote two years ago.

Secretary of State Prplist Mocratic Socialist Labor Nawoci— Ale Justice Gener Nasotiate Justice Gover

Meeting of Grand Lodge anticipates Topeka sessions

A large Odd Fellows encampment and Grand Lodge convene next week in Topeka with about 150 delegates expected at the encampment and around 600 total delegates. Key business includes the Odd Fellows home location and the election of a grand warden as candidates vie under lodge rules. A reception committee operates from 23 Kansas Avenue with decorated rooms for visitors.

Cnrae Tominrrow Odd Fellowship Quincy Street F. T. Rees Leavenworth Odd Fellows Home BD. W. Kent Grand Tedige Duiegates Grand Lodge Inter L. G. Beal Mrr Beal Focal Topeka Mr Real Odd Fellows State House Oda Grand Lodges JA. Colaw Chanute D. W. Kent John OM Rales T. MM. Penwell M. B. Nicholson Cornell Grove Tocws Kansas Myenu

Spain’s Cabinet Accepts Loss of Philippine Islands

Madrid reports Sagasta and followers accept eventual loss of the Philippine group as imminent. France’s sympathy wanes, refusing to radically aid Spain. Officials fear international pressure will push the islands to the United States, possibly to be annexed rather than settled by conference.

Madrid Senor Sagasta Tate France Tf Joeslbin United States Germany Sagasta Haute Spain Philippine Harcilona Manila

FIRES BREAK OUT AGAIN IN COLORADO MOUNTAIN WILDFIRES

Marchie Colo Oct 10 Wild forest fires surge again across the intermountain region. Cattle are being moved from Muddy meadows as prairie fires threaten, with Gothic unentered. Flames spread from Dalleve mountain near East Rocky Creek, while West Elk reports party forced to move camp. Dense smoke cloaks valleys day and night.

Colorado Marchie Colo Fire Mountain Range Gothic Dalleve Mountain West Elk Mountains

Deaths and Funerals Notice

Obituary brief notes a funeral service details for a local resident with a date and location shared. confirms the event is scheduled with family arrangements and church or cemetery involvement.

Secretary Gage Begins Eastward Return Trip

Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage and his wife, after visiting Mrs. Gage's brother in Boulder, Colorado, have started their return journey and will meet President McKinley at Omaha to travel together to Washington.

Gage East Boulder Col Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage

Possible Appointment for Topeka Insane Asylum Leader

State house meeting of the board of charities to choose a successor to Mr Wetmore as superintendent of the Topeka insane asylum. Dr LD McKinley is seen as the leading candidate, praised for restraint in prior disputes. Pilcher is noted as not seeking the post.

Mate Board of Charities State House Wetmore Topeka Insane Asylum Beard LD. McKinley McKinnle McKinley Frank Shane Board of Charities Pilcher Indecilis

Santa Fe Steamships New Pacific Through Line Planned

California leaders with access to confidential reports note a proposed through line by rail and steamship from New York via San Francisco to Japan and China. The plan links the North German Lloyd with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system, aiming to beat Pacific Mail by leveraging the San Joaquin Valley extension to Los Angeles. Herman Delhief departs for Orient duties as German officials back the project. Gerlichs has spent months in San Francisco supporting the venture and will return to Bremen in about five weeks.

San Francisco California Pacific Coast Asaert Hal Llord Bteamship Company Ue Atehiaca Topeka & Santa Fe Rill New York Japan China Steamship Company Pacific Pacific Mail Bakersfield Los Angeles Southern Pacific Herman de Bester Ds.iegand Mana German Stearosity Fine Dett-Pbre Orient Victoria Oerlrichs Bremen

Revolver Incident Ends in Tragedy at Cemetery Party

In Carlyle Illinois a party including Joseph Corcoran Scott Crabtree Lett Shade and Rosa Smith visited a local cemetery. Corcoran displayed a revolver and aimed it at Miss Smith causing her to jump aside as the weapon discharged striking Miss Shade in the thigh. Corcoran then killed himself with the gun at his temple. Miss Shade, 19, is in precarious condition. Corcoran, 4 years old, is misprinted in the report.

Joseph Corcoran Carlyle Scott Crabtree Lett Shade Rosa Smith Corcoran Miss Smith Miss Shades Corers Miss Shade

Weyler's Big Scheme Tugs At Spain's Politics

Madrid rumors claim General Weyler, fresh from the Balearic Islands, leans toward the Republicans in the dynastic split. Sources assert he is quietly aiding a new committee active in Portugal and Spain to shape a post peace republic, uniting the peninsula with Weyler as a key ally.

New York Madrid Pribune Weyler Balearic Lalandy Cata Werler Portugal Spain Thering Republic Theihele Peninsula

OUR QUEEN TO LEAVE FOR HONOLULU TRIP

Miss Anna Rose will depart Tuesday on the Santa Fe for San Francisco then Honolulu. Atlas Rowe will stop in San Francisco and Sacramento before heading to Hilo. She plans to write an article from Honolulu and share her views on the United States and the Topeka festival.

Anna Topeka Hilo Anna Rose Bins C.K. Holliday, Jr Santa Fe San Francisco Honolulu Miss Rose United States Atlas Rowe Sacramento Dan H. Cree

State vs Dick Hurat and James Eesson Dismissed

In Justice Chesneys court this morning the case State versus Dick Hurat and James Eesson was dismissed. The complaint by W H Keith claimed a stolen book of liquor applications. he alleged Kesson stole it and cost him 60 dollars to recover it. No evidence appeared against either party.

Dick Hurat James Eesson Justice Chesney W. H. Keith Kesson

Knights Templar Triennial Conclave Meeting in Pittsburg

Pittsburg hosts the Triennial Conclave Knights Templar from October 10 to 14, 1993. The Union Pacific offers one fare round trip with fast service and good accommodations for attendees.

Pittsburg Knights Templar Pittsborg Union Pacific Connections

Alibi Deepens in Saxton Murder Case

Detective Mintz states Mrs. George claimed Saxton promised marriage after divorce. She was jailed for sending obscene letters to Saxton via mail and indicted, with Mayor Rice of Canton posting her bail. The case ties jealousy toward Eva Althouse to Saxton’s murder and a murder threat if vows were not kept.

Mintz Mrs. George Saxton United States

Secrets and rumors swirl around Philippine bonds amid Paris peace talks

James Creeiman reports in Paris that a secrecy drive by ex Secretary Day and Spanish American commissioners fuels a bond squeeze. Inside talks hint the US may control the entire archipelago and assume Philippine debt with reduced interest, while a powerful network buys Philippine bonds in Madrid and Paris.

James Creeiman Paris W. R. Hearst United States Spain Archibelago Madrid

Rockefeller eyes control of coal lands in Indian Territory

A dispatch from Porteau, Indian Territory, reports Rockefeller seeks to lease and hold all coal lands in the territory until the company is ready to work or sell its leases. Rockefeller is expected to furnish the funds for the operation.

Indian Territory Wichita Kan Porteau I T Dispatch John Dy. Rockefeller Uspateh

Admiral Sampson Ill in Havana as Fleet Fails

Washington October 10 Admiral Sampson is gravely ill in Havana and unable to work. The commission members believe he should be relieved but hesitate to suggest it.

Washington Sampson Havana Horth

Dr Nancy Guilford in London Remanded on Murder Charge

Dr Nancy Guilford a Bridgeport Conn midwife arrested in London on a murder charge in Emma Gill death was remanded for a week at Howitrest police court. Counsel said she did not dispute identity with the Mrs Guilford sought by Connecticut police.

London Nancy Guilford Bridgeport Conn Emma Gill Howitrest Hie Clent Guilford Tehieeticut

Girls Who Went Attend Omaha Exposition Cadets

A list of members attending the Omaha exposition includes Mrs. Pearl Carnutan Mrs Sinell Mrs Alice Bartel Lenn Barber Bers pice Merritt Ines Lottie Detsher Have Kotte Isaacs Heed Laptad Ivan Laptad Nelle Jones Husel Mie Jones Alma Hartel Bila Sartel Bertin Long Dulsy Bidwell Mare Crawford am Re Tone Laura Loneyker Mabel Endy News Eday Matie Boyd Abby Sti ine Dire Kiehl Hinneche Steel Ella Staf ford Emma Giferman Ethel Stewart O Censor Ly Rinmenstock Anna McArthur Carrie Mise Mabel Barnum

Boyd Omaha Thair Blag Omaha Exposition Airs Pearl Carnutan Sinell Alice Bartel Lenn Barber Berspice Merritt Ines Lottie Detsher Mera Have Kotte Isaacs Heed Laptad Ivan Laptad

Vizcaya Abandoned Off Cuba Amid Wreckage Searches

New York dispatch reports from Plays del Este that the Spanish cruiser Vizcaya has been abandoned after divers found fifty feet of the hull. The tug Chapman is towing the Sharpe from Santiago to the wreck of the Colon. Naval Constructor Hoban accompanies the expedition. Half of the crew of the Infanta Maria Teresa has pumped the engine room. both engines were turned to hand. Teresa is expected to leave for New York or Norfolk on October 18.

New_York Plays del Ste Cuba Chapman Ta Sharpe Santiago Colon Navel Constructor Hoban Maria Teresa Teresa New York Norfolk

Santa Fe Exposition Train to Omaha on President's Day

Omaha and return fare 3.50 for Santa Fe service Tuesday from Ont. M. Account President's Day at the exposition. Tickets valid three days. Express train departs Topeka at 9:25 a.m. and reaches Omaha at noon.

Santa Fe Topeka Omaha

Prank Long's Hotel Oxford Offer: 21 Meals for 3.25

An advertisement notes 21 meals for 3.25 at Prank Long's in the Hotel Oxford and promotes Peerless Steam Laundry cleaning ladies' shirt waists so colors stay bright.

Prank Long's Hotel Oxford

Campaign Dates From Abicaneer Committee Meetings

The Abicaneer committee announces upcoming campaign dates across multiple towns including Alma, Marion, Seneca, Dodge City, and Wichita. October events cover venues like Center, Seaver, and Burlington with various speakers and outreach efforts scheduled on dates in October.

Abicaneer Committee Thia Inteae Alma Pee Ieee Cotati Aber ‘Center Ark A. Gotard Mortal Cotby Geiober Seuver i Strani Dodge City Tober Lambert—winfield Arkansas City J. K. Culloison Arkinens City Turon Ask Mindaboy Toner Baldwell Scot Coy County Marlon Woodson Faerie Americus Beverly Jatoma

My Friend From India at Grand Opera House Topeka

Topeka program notices announce My Friend From India will be staged at the Grand Opera House on November 11 in its second appearance for the evening. Primrose and Dockstader’s Minstrels perform at Crawford Theater Friday, following Primrose and West’s dissolution, a strong act expected to draw good crowds in Topeka. Seat sales begin Wednesday morning.

Grand Opera House India Topeka Crawford Theater Primrose & Dock Stader Primrose & West Forwee Perens Rele Primrose & Dockstader

Steam Dyeing and Cleaning Works Ad Across 117 E 7th St

An old store notice lists Steam Dyes Cleaning Works at 117 E 7th Street near Quincy offering dyeing, cleaning, and repairing services. The fragment includes unrelated financial and market text from New York Money Market and Chicago receipts, not connected to the business.

E. 7Th St Quincy New York Gut

Classified ads mix of wanted and for rent in early notice

A scrambled OCR page shows multiple small classifieds including wants for a girl for Nebr housework, a maid for Kanes, a firl for Nebr housework, cheap for sale items, and several rental notices. Names like Hancock and Harbach appear with addresses in Kansas and Nebraska, plus items such as a one bed Jourgs pl and a gentle driving mare. The fragmentary ads indicate job seekers, room rentals, and sale items common to a midwestern newspaper classifieds page.

Hancock Madison Madison Ai For Sat Pete Au West 10H Ate) Ubelekt Gail Salela

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