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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1898

Page

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President's Day tribute to the Army Navy and people

Omaha dated report on President's Day at the Transmississippi Exposition. President Wilson greets officials and crowds, remarks celebrate military victory, unity, and democratic ideals, praising the Army and Navy and urging duty, patience, and international responsibility. Named figures include Lee Longstreet Jackson as heroes among the nation’s history.

Manila Santiago Porto Hico Ley Sucerasore Washington Green Paul Jones Decatur Hull Grant Sherman Sheridan Logan Farragut Porter Cashig Led Jackson Longeel Xen Siitor Marini Volunter

Murder charge holds Canton woman for grand jury

Canton, Oct 12 Mrs George was held to answer to common pleas court after a preliminary hearing. Her husband cannot be admitted to bail. The presiding justice of the peace ordered continued detention for further investigation by the higher courts on the charge of murder in the first degree.

Canton George Drain Gn Gennge Satineteld Tanner Davenport Mecoup Culinty Stockades Craig Sons of Veterans Company Pana Virden Springfield Sons of Veterans Regiment Hamilton Tyner Dera Macoupin County

New Chinese Emperor Adopted by Empress Dowager and Clan

A Shanghai dispatch reports the empress dowager and the imperial clan have adopted the late emperor T'Une-Ch's son as the new Chinese emperor. He will be proclaimed soon. The weather section notes Kansas showers in the north and rain elsewhere Thursday.

London China Shanghai T'Une-Ch Chicago Kansas

Virden mine riot leaves townsfolk in tremor and deaths

A violent clash erupts in Virden Illinois as incoming Black workers meet armed miners and lawmen. Gunfire kills and wounds dozens, including a Chicago and Alton officer, with officials proposing troops and indictments for mine operators amid chaos.

Figures in the Fifth district election estimate

Frankfort Democrat C W Bradenburg, last Democratic congress candidate in the Fifth in 1804, offers an estimate of Vincent Calderhead’s victory. He predicts Vincent’s district majority and breaks down county tallies in Saline, Washington, and others, noting Bradenburg’s past close call to Vincent.

Vincent der. C. W. Bradenburg Frankfort Vincent Calderhead Saline Washington Brandenburg

Cuban Generals Send Farewell Letter to Lawton

In Santiago de Cuba on October 12 the Cubans postponed today’s independence anniversary celebrations to October 17 due to rain. A letter from leading Cubans thanked General Lawton for his fairness and generosity, and a committee led by Senor Menders presented the gesture. Lawton expected to depart by Wednesday aboard the Michigan. court plans for Guantanamo and surrounding areas were discussed with General Wood overseeing.

Santiago de Cuba Bun Carlos Club Kore Belie Cuba Lawton Senor Menders Michigan Wiley Saniitro General Castillo General Wood Fett Los Angeles Guantanamo Baracoa Wood FE Timates Ray Pettit Red Club Renee Y Aetinie Ucee

Odd Fellows Grand Lodge debates cheap life insurance plan

The Grand Lodge of Kansas Odd Fellows meets in Representative Hall with about 700 delegates. A proposal to insure members at five cents per death up to a $1,000 limit is debated after being defeated last year. Wichita and Topeka vie to host the Odd Fellows Home and delegates are shown photos and buttons promoting their bids.

Grand Lodge Representative Hall H.C. McCoy Concordia Odd Fellows Topeka Wichita W. A. Ayers A. E. Helm C. G. Lilly Mr. Denballem Thos. H. Bain Grand Lodge of Kansas Odd Fellows Home

Rebekah State Assembly Opens Work in Senate Chamber

About four hundred members of the Rebekah state assembly are in session in the senate chamber. Mrs Ada Pied of Frankfort presented the president's report which was referred to a committee. A bouquet was presented to Mrs Flad and minor officers filed reports. The group plans to visit the Suthecy property with the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge this afternoon to inspect the site for the home.

Odd Fellows Home Suthecy Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Lawrence Jodgs Rebekah

Odd Fellows Home site debate elevates trust control plan

A Kansas Odd Fellows committee debated establishing a state home and site choice. W Sample outlined a 25 cent annual per capita tax to fund maintenance and a five‑member board, with three appointed by the Grand Lodge and two by the Rebekah Assembly, under Grand Lodge oversight.

W. Sample Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Rebekah State Assembly George W. Martin Kansas City DeBelssinre Franklin County Boissiere Tran Holesiere Kaness Philanthroplat Order of Odd

Grant Encampment Election Delivers Key Grand Officers

The Grand Encampment completed its work yesterday afternoon selecting Frank Sternbers of Ellsworth as grand representative to the Savereim Grand Lodge and S. G. King of Gedarville as grand representative to the Savervian Grand Lodge. Also appointed were grand inside sentinel Tstanford of Lyons, grand outside sentinel John J. Saunders of Chene, and grand marshal Wog Kelly of Harton.

Martial law declared in Honolulu by U S Army officers

On October 3 and 4 martial law was proclaimed in Honolulu by Second Lieutenant Merelan and First Lieutenant Wheelock. Mounted troops enforced orders, citizens were kept off streets, sailors fled to ships, and two steamer captains and a customs officer sought safety. Gen. King expressed anger. the officers face court martial. Merriam is the son of General Merriam. One private Porter and a brother Fred suffered pneumonia and critical injury.

Honolulu San Francisco Merelan U.S. A Wheelock New York Etreeta Wheelsick Gen. King Lieut Merriam Merram Iquor Clarence H. Porter Erkereeee Capital Fred

Oregon to Sail for Brazilian Republic Anniversary

The Navy orders Captain Park Ket of the battleship Oregon to lead the squadron to Honolulu then Rio de Janeiro on November 15. They will participate in the celebration of Brazil’s republic anniversary and the inauguration of its first president. The Oregon and accompanying ships will depart from Hampton Roads for this voyage.

Washington Navy Department Parc Ket Oregon Honolulu Rio Brasil Critic Cynthia Gdiay Hampton

Pecos Valley Line Aims North Burnish Link To Mexican Northern

Fort Worth Oct 12 James J Hagerman says Pecos Valley and Northeastern stock will extend to Boquillas Brewster County linking with the Mexican Northern. When the Roswell to Amarth stretch completes, a through route will run from Chicago and Kansas City to Mexico City via Boquillas, shortening the overland path.

Fort Worth Tex James J Hagerman Colorado Springs Pecas Valley Blin Hoquitlas Filo Grande Brewster County Roswell N. M Amarth Pecos Valley Company Pecos Valley Raad Boquillas Chicago Kansas City City of Mexico

Central Protective Association Holds 23rd Session at Atchison

The Central Prosect ive anti horse thief association met at Odd Fellows hall in Atchison with over 200 delegates and 18 000 members. W Connor of Atchison presided, A A Burard of Kansas City served as vice president, and W H Smith of Atchison was secretary for ten years. Frank G Crowell of Atchison delivered the welcome address as the group paraded on Commercial Street and a banquet followed the afternoon sessions.

Kasees Atchison Central Prosective Association Odd Fellows Hall Central Protection Association Missouri Aang Mimsouri Kansas W. Connor Ioest Atehison A. A. Bureard Kansas City Hesheer W. H. Smith Ateherson Sid Summers Frank G. Crowell Atotism Young Commercial Street Juden We Rand

Indian War Ends With Surrender Near Flora Dock Point

Report from St Paul states peace commissioners returned from the hostile camp aboard Flora. They carried news of a potential surrender by Pillager and nearby groups, with trade goods and supplies exchanged at Dock Point as confidence measures. The Indians signaled readiness for talks, while observers noted tense but hopeful mood as discussions continued.

St Paul Ming Akenes Vather Aloysius Homnnits Begulley Guy-Gwa-Che-Wer Bisiune Dial Dock Sian

Fatal shooting during arrest in Kirkwood spurs rioting talk

The incident in Kirkwood near St Louis involved a Black man George Bates resisting arrest by town marshal Paice Gunning. Bates was fatally wounded during the attempted restraint as tensions between Black and white residents heighten, with a search for Bates and potential mob violence reported. A separate note mentions U S Consul Morris arriving in New York aboard the ship Westphalian from Antwerp.

St Louis George Bates Paice Kirkwood St. Louie Bates Batee Stuimpind Bim Qe

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