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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1898

Page

5

Charters Filed by State Secretary Amid Miscellaneous Entries

A garbled list notes charters granted by the secretary of state including the Brown Lumber Company of Fort Beatty and the Milan Gas Company of Kincaid along with various individuals and entities. The text shows figures from 122.00 to 30 but lacks clear context or full names and places.

Atate Tie Brown Lumber Company Fort Beatt Tatreeters Homes Broen Esaus G Horne Chenault Waltier Tackasa J. B. Brows P.M. Knight Kincaid Milan Gas Company Kincaid Anderson County Senate Pany Ghager

Bound Yor Cuba Stingas One Art Portion of Fifteenth Infantry

A battalion of about 400 men from Drew Mexfixs and Arizona arrived at Union Station en route to Huntsville Alabama to join General Wheatler's corps for Santines Duty. Lieutenant Colonel James W. Nowell commands the unit which left breakfast at Union Station.

Fifteenth Infantry USA Arizona Ton Station Rite Huntsville Ala Wheatlers Corps Santines James W.nowell Union Station

False affidavits and pension case notes emerge in Ontario scene

In Cuninhett Ontario and Covtngton a pension matter surfaces with references to affidavits, a widow remarriage, and a county court context. The fragmentary text mentions terms like pension and widow, with unclear names and dates reflected in a local legal notice.

Chicago Man Identified as Author of Minnesota Postal Burglary

Frank Stevens, arrested by Post Office Inspector Mayer, identified as the author of the New Vito, Minnesota burglary on Sep 15. He was caught after an order mailed from Chicago led investigators to his motive related to postage stamp thefts. A Postal Service foreman and the New Wit postmaster linked several sheets of stamps to Stevens in the case.

Frank Stevens Mayer St. Lowis New Vito Minn Stevens Chicary bestaMce Mohteomers, Ward % Co Torridor Uhre

Jay Gould's Cousin Murdered in Leech Lake Country

A special Journal report from Brainerd Minnesota states Joseph Gould, an Indian trader and farmer, was murdered near Leech Lake. Authorities suspect hostile Indians linked to Gould's controversial operations, and the victim is described as Jay Gould's cousin.

Jay Gould Leech Lake Country Brianesnolis Bilas Joseph Gould Eaturtey Leech Gould Jay Goulet Agittier

Social and Personal Notes of a Topeka Gathering

A lively Topeka social column reports a pink fore om gel plate wedding reception with a loving cup toast for the bride and hostess. Guests include Miss Rome and several local names, followed by six o'clock tea and decorative centerpieces. The piece lists numerous visits, invitations, and travel plans of residents, with many names and addresses, and notes on upcoming events and hosting duties in Topeka and nearby cities.

Mise Rome Geor Dtorton Slias Ference Pennington Glennw Crosa W. HO Je Eon Alice Presmach

North Topeka Social Notes From Local Visiters

A jumble of names and travels. Frey Ant, O'Brien, Bissell, Baird, Parkhurst, and others are listed visiting, moving, or attending events in Omaha, Kansas City, and nearby towns. Several households plan trips, expositions, or winters away, with mentions of meals, addresses, and local hosts.

Ae O'Brien Beloit Sree Bissell Omahi B. Robinson Menoken Omahw Bay Batts Omak Baird Omaha North End Bridge Joseph Warticek Omaha Exposition Trvein Chicago Bra West Gordon Street J. EB. Watts Kansas City W.E. Hutchinesn Newton Philip Aa Jackson Street Mis Kansas Renner le Herk Tonntiven Keanean City Mex Roth Cora Bettser Witten Seltaer Af Pales Iste Yesterdae

Local notes and family notices from Coffeyville area

Court and social notices include names such as John Wilt Courtney W M Cossley John Nystrim Dr Da Mi aire and Mrs Dr Brown visiting in See Kan. Quizzes convene midweek under Rev W B Hutchinson. Nellie Zork and daughter return from Gelewate visit. Mrs Joseph Cromwell’s visit to Yorks lasts weeks. York family to housekeep on Central Avenue amid health concerns. Kate Seal Pink dies at 3 AM. Child of ED Smal passes convulsions. funeral planned Wednesday at family home Central Avenue Rochester interment.

Misa Leavenworth W. J. Black Tyler Stree W. P. Temiiissn Sootana Omaha Tedas Joe Mre_ Philley A van Houten Craiana Brooks of Topeka Cary Guulphier Elizabeth San Francisco Sacramento Misa Rose Hawaii Holliday N. Nelson Tyler HE. Harrie Allerton WH. Foason Ents City Omaha Exposition George Crawford Mtteheon France EL Swift Andrew Tanner Volos Swift Id Kellam Europe New York Hig Way Hom Jonathan Thomas Hiinola Thormis John Nicholson I Lawrehos Taperiat Club LS. Woolverton Oween Kanes City Misa Jessie Vinton Chierss Cuju Alo. Mettrick Annie Troutman Potwin Ed Heber Leadville Jessie Stewart Misa Guarizaes Orden Jackson Street Quincey Street Brown & Wa Gelewate Tay Tiebecca Assembly Zork Nellie Yorks Joseph Cromwell York Fins Fore Coffeyville Kate Charles Seal Petock Tally Home Wail Central Avenue ED. Smal Central Avenue I Rochester

Mismanagement Complaint Across Guantanamo Commissary

A report from Guantanamo details Colonel Ray’s return after consultations with General Lawton. Troop health remains mixed with several deaths and widespread illness. opposition to continued volunteer service grows as demands for discharge rise. Cuban suffering persists with clothing shortages and aid arriving sparingly while sugar planters seek American guarantees to restart idle estates and avert confiscation, risking regional industry.

Guantexamo Ray Thi Baracos Sagua G+ Tasinio Santiasa Lawton Hits United States Volunteer Infantry Georgia Macon Guantanamo Wiley Huracoa Skewa de Tanamo Harr United States Colonel Hay Beevas Arouund Charits Oo

The Lecture Course Ticket Sales Progress in Topeka

The sale of season tickets for the lecture course proceeds well and may be limited only by auditorium capacity. Tickets are available at Rowley & Snow, Kelbrain's, Moore's, or from Mrs T. F Garver and other committee members. The offer highlights strong attraction and broad affordability.

Topeka Rowley & Snow's Keljrain’s Moore's T. F Garver Mr. Daviison McEnehrin D. Whittemore 6 . Teormis Walon Committee

Reading groceries feature at Hotel Oxford sale

An odd ad fragment lists 21 meals for 325 dollars and promotes baking powder and Havana brands. It mentions Frank Longs and the Hotel Oxford, asserting quality with lines about Queen baking powder and Burghart’s Aurora 19 cent clear.

Frank Longs Oxford Havana Ges Burghart Aurora

Klondikers Return with Few Possessions

About 240 travelers aboard the City of Topeka and Flora arrive at Port Townsend from Alaska. Most Dawson migrants carry little money, recounting hard journeys and losses to theft along the river. Reports include copper discoveries near Homer City and Resurrection Bay, a vast asphalt plant planned near Forty Mile, and warnings of looting as Klondikers head back southward.

Topeka Port Townsend Alaska Dawson W. T. Wood Seattle Ailes Forty Mile District Rock Island Porty Mile Creek San Jose Kans Peninsula Copper Creek Kanal River CW. Towle Homer City Resurrection Bay

Nurse to wed Belgian Red Cross official on battlefield

Anna Fowler, a Chicago Red Cross nurse who served since the Spanish American War era, will marry Albert Van Stelle, Belgian subordinate general of the Red Cross staff under Leopold I. Fowler, daughter of Dr. E. Fowler of Springfield, comes from early settler stock. The wedding at St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church will have Charles Henrotin as host.

Chicago Anna Powler Red Cross Albert van Stelle Sobleman Red Cross Society Leopold 1 Biss Fowler Dr. E. Fowler Springfield Ela Spain Santtizy van Shells St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church Charles Henrotin

Arbitration to feature in Chicago peace jubilee events

Chicago readers will see a push for international arbitration as part of next weeks peace jubilee. A joint sub committee from the Saratoga conference and the thanksgiving service group will organize an instructional meeting during jubilee weekend to promote arbitration ideas. A coordinating sub committee of church and rabbinic leaders was named to assist in arrangements.

Chicago Vet Thin City Saratoga Seilipe International Atria Bave

Registration Window Set for Water Works Election

Election officials decide to keep registration open for the water works vote until November 2 while general election books close October 8. Voters may register October 25 to November 2, but certificates will only permit voting in the water works election, not the general election.

Stout Yount Bird

Wendell Farm Family Regrets Disturbance Complaint

Wendell of Soldier township filed a complaint in the city against Wil and Clarence Hamilton for disturbing the peace over cattle strays. The Hamilton brothers, ages over 71, armed with rusty revolvers, confronted the Wendell farm family while the parents were away in Topeka, leading to a clash in the barn and the Hamiltons taking the cattle. Local authorities record the incident and await further action.

Wendell Soldier Township Charming Wil Clarence Hamilton Hamiltons Hamilton Wredell Topeka

Carnival Reunion Recalls Holton Event and Soldiers

Holton Recorder recounts a 1941 carnival trip with Holton area veterans from Holusa and Jackson county to Topeka. Special trains carried the group, a reunion week was praised, and weather and facilities aided attendees. The piece notes music, parades, and a celebrated Chemical Queen from Hawaii, while recalling past organizers and the Topeka crowd’s reception.

Holton Recorder Holusa Jackson County Topeka Holton Huminges Aleer Hawai Edna Whitney

American commissioners take control of Cubs Guard Cuba and Forto Ricy

Washington Ort IL reports that American commissioners notified Spanish authorities in Havana the United States will assume complete military and governmental control of the Guard of Cubs starting December 1. The same control will be exercised in Forto Ricy on October 18.

Washington, Ort Hve Havana United States Guard of Forto Ricy

Manzanillo Occupied as Visitors Arrive

The Spantaree report indicates Manzanillo occupied while a steamer Forte de Obis arrives and Colonel Ray leads an American contingent. A public ceremony occurs in town and US and Spanish positions are aligned. a general arrival signals ongoing occupation and potential policy shifts.

Sonny Ray Colander Rrom Will Holt

General Miles Train Arrives in Chicago for Omaha Exposition

A special Baltimore and Ohio train from Washington brought General Miles and a group of army and navy representatives, Dr W T Harris, government officials, diplomats, and prominent newspaper men. The party did not stop at Grand Central, instead transferring at Union Park to the Chicago and Northwestern line for direct travel to Omaha.

Chicago Baltimore & Ohio Washington Miles Army Nravy W. T. Harris United States Commissioner of Education Serps Grand Central Station Union Park Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Gmata

Troops From San Francisco to Manila Under Washington Command

Washington dispatches report First Washington regiment and battery loaded on transports Valencia and Ohio for Manila. General Merriam orders embarkation of the Twenty third infantry and associated units. Recruits from Oregon and California formations will join, with standard rations aboard voyage.

San Francisco Manila Washington Merriam Hae Magia Valencia Ohio Cailieenis Wholley Washington Régiment Teargudus Bettalen Oregon Galliornia Mengeciz Aias

Browns Sell Pitcher Taylor to Cincinnati Club for Cash

St Louis receiver Mackenfus sells pitcher Jack Taylor to Cincinnati for 4000 dollars saying the Browns need money and the offer came at an opportune time. Pitcher Harris also involved in transaction as part of the sale.

St Louis Taylor Cincinnati Mackenfuas St. Louis Browns Jack Taylor Cincinnani Club Pitcker Horris Browns

West Duxbury man dies after alleged lure in romance scheme

San Franco wes se-asczancér B Sampwn of West Duxbury, Mesa, fied at the city land county, hospital after being lured 6 this off the ag of a snairmonial wevney. He met Mrs. Grace Allison, who has recessly ag ured in a somewhat similar case, but When his money was gone He te said to have refused to reegonise hha. first fore his death which i attributed to SRT and, stepoaintment. secret tor im confulsing funds marhed the ponof fice there from Mrs. Eleanor Magcun, East Pemuruke, 3tuss.

San Franco Asczancér Sampwn West Duxbury Mesa City Land County, Hospital Wevney Mmarry Grace Allison Eleanor Magcun East Pemuruke

Made Big Claims Oakland Crime Suspect Arrested

A recent arrival from the east identified as HAL Jen claims to be worth a quarter million dollars and is tied to a city drift case on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. John Ludle Tenn swears Allen secured and delivered deeds to criminals in Missouri, alleging misuse of property and deceptive transfers.

Oakland Eakt Wortime Drisom Julen Pa John Ludle- Tenn Allen

Man Dies By Own Hand At Wife's Grave

Police officer Arst Mikkelsen was found dead at Mount Olive cemetery beside his wife’s grave. In full uniform, a bullet wound to the temple and a revolver nearby indicate suicide. His wife died five months earlier and he had visited the grave frequently before the tragedy. Brothers on duty located his body after he failed to answer roll call.

Chieses Mikkelsen Mount Olive Milkkelsen

Begg's German Salve Promoted For Skin Ailments Sale

Begg's German Salve offered as remedy for cuts burns bruises sores eruptions and skin diseases. Marketed for sale via Chicago today through Santa Fe and changing cars channel.

Begg Chicago Santa Fe

Rioting and lynching flare in Lexington after city clash

Report details a night of violence in Lexington Kentucky with multiple deaths and injuries among soldiers and civilians. It describes Provost Guard actions, a confrontation over Albie Kitchen, mass arrests, and threats against officers as troops returned to Camp Hamilton. Col Leonard named as mob promoter and investigation promised.

Lexington Camp Hamiiton Semves Abisence Hefferman New York Alvin Kitche Kentucky Kitchen Hefterman Chasize Bailey Provost Sword Green Edwards Louisville and Nestville Camp Hamilton Twelfth New York Regiment Tts Albie Kitchen Hitchen Henry Dygren Company B Twelfth New York Division Wiley Holbrook Gener Eleeve Lieut Langden Massachusetts Indiana Col Gunder 160Th London Park Gaines Nyeren Trip Col. Leonard

Canned Goods Men Meet Chicago Alt Text

Representatives of the United States Canned Goods association met in the city. E. P Breckinridge, president, presiding. Delegates from twenty western cities attended. The president read a report on the trade, which was met with general satisfaction. The report indicated business gains and favorable outlook.

Chicago United States Goods Association E. P Breckin Tidee Brechinridge

Guilty Plea in Burlington Train Robbery Case

In St Joseph Missouri Detachment 11 court today Hob Hathaway and James Hathaway pleaded guilty to robbing a Burlington passenger train near the city on August 9 last. Sentencing had not yet been set. The mayor brothers pleaded not guilty and will stand trial. Wonderful Medicine Peres Little Giant Pils advertised later in the text.

St. Joseph Criminal Court Hathaway James Hathaway Burlington

Colored Shirts and Waists Offerings and Garment Colors

A brief note describes efforts to dye colored shirts and waists while ensuring lasting color. The message mentions improvements in dyeing processes and fabric treatment, aiming for vibrant, durable hues.

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