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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1898

Page

6

Wyandotte Republicans seek ballot access in Supreme Court

Wyandotte county Republicans led by J W Bowen petition the Kansas Supreme Court for an alternative writ of mandamus to compel county clerk Leonard Daniels to place the party ticket on the official ballot. Nominees include Irewin Idroit county attorney William Deal district court clerk William A Altman county superintendent D G Martin coroner C H Inge Ninth district representative George Brown Eleventh district representative and L W Folsom county commissioner. Hearing set for Monday October 2 at 2 pm.

Wyandotte County Supreme Court J. W. Bowen Leonard Daniels M. W. Sutton Internal Revenue Danielz Bowen

Wedded After All Col A S Johnsons Grandson Social Sensation

The Los Angeles Record reports on Geo A Davis of Chicago courting Nanna Cutter of Los Angeles. After a dramatic courtship ending in a clandestine engagement, they marry with Nanna’s mother Mrs Cutler initially opposed due to Davis smoking. The ceremony at the Los Angeles courthouse unites George Dawne Davis and Natina Cutler, amid family blessings and Catalina Davis’s public service.

Col. A. S. Johnson Los Angeles Los Angeies Cutler Curlirla Miod Bol Davie Paris Nanna Boulevard Des Tallens Chicago Felture Nanna Cutler la Orante Station Davin Nanos Mamma Gal Kine Durie Cupid Sam Kote Huts Goores Francie George Dawnee 2 Natina Cutler Cutlier George Bim Manne Tim

Davis Family Wealth and Romantic Revelation Interview

The article recounts Davis wealth and a dramatic confession from Mrs. Davis about her daughter’s romance with George. It notes Davis’s large fortune and family connections, with hints of social opposition and a hoped reconciliation amid public attention.

Terrible Seas Plague Oriziba On Havana to New York Voyage

The Oriziba arrived from Havana reporting a southeast gale with terrible seas from Hatteras to New York. The steamer lagged 19 hours. Passengers included Lieutenant Colonel Andrew S. Rowan and Captain Charles J. Parker. Major Beebe’s body is aboard.

Cuba New York Havana Hatteras Andrew 8 Rowan Charlee J. Parker Jomes Beebe

Colored Elks Lodge Sparks Racial Controversy in Cincinnati

Cincinnati reports a colored Elks lodge organized locally. Grand Exalted Ruler Gatiig deems the move without warrant, cites white-member requirement, and warns of potential legal action unless the group uses the name BP. Other items note Santa Fe time changes affecting schedules and a partial forecast of showers.

Cincinnati Get Order of the Elks Gatiig

Did You Get Caught With your coal bin bar

Topeka Coal Co Riverside claim their coal is superior with honest testing and no equal among imitators. A fair trial will prove their alloy quality and burning performance exceeds all competing brands sold by druggists.

Spienty of Riverside Topeka Coal. Co First and Jackson All Dras

Drilling in the Dew Cited as Sickness Cause at Army Camp

A war commission in Jacksonville examines camp conditions led by Major Noble Creager. Colonel J. R. Campbell credits prompt requisitions and good quality gear but notes dew exposure as the main sickness source. He halts early morning drills, praises furloughs, and urges Krag rifles for his unit.

Jacksonville Fix War Investigating Commission Jacksonville City Noble H. Creager Seventh Corps Creager Con Sresaman R. Campbell Ninth Illinois “Volunteers Campbell Cuva I Civn Flo

Deaths and Funerals Notice for C Deets and Freddie McKnight

The funeral of C Deets, an old soldier, was held this afternoon at 26 o'clock from his residence at Fourth and Quincy streets. The funeral of Freddie McKnight, son of SW McKnight, will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

C Deets Fourth Quincy Atreete Freddie McKonight McKnight

Fever Strikes Ohio A Yellow Jack Appears in Warren

Word from Newton Falls reports a suspected yellow fever case in Warren with quarantine enforced and two people exposed. The rest of the item notes a bridge contract in Douglas and Shawnee counties with Dahlen of Lawrence to stone at 290 dollars and Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron of Leavenworth to iron at 290 dollars, shared cost by both counties.

Warren Newton Falls Board of Health Blanche Beck Paris Towning Misetai Dest Creek Douglas Shawnee Dar Dahlen Lawrence Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company Leavenworth

Wreck blocks Santa Fe line near Reading station

A Santa Fe freight wrecked three miles south of Reading between Colorado City and Emporia in the morning. Fifteen cars derailed and track torn up for a long distance. No loss of life reported though wires are down. Through trains used the cut off from Kansas City to Emporia, and westbound passengers bound for Topeka remained in Kansas City. Superintendent McLellan and Train Master Tice led wrecking crews. Repair likely to take hours.

Santa Fe United Topeka Emporis Kansas City Topeks Reading Station Qouge City Emporia Emperia McLellan Tice

Color Line Among Masons in Kentucky Grand Lodge Action

Louisville October 14 Kentucky Masons adopted a resolution from a special committee urging non intercourse with the Washington grand lodge in protest of recognizing negro lodges. The motion received fifty master Masons as second. The body also decided to build a home for aged and infirm Masons and had raised 240,000 of 350,000 needed. pledging 1.00 yearly for ten years to raise the remaining 10,000.

Louieville Grand Ride of Kentucky Masons Grand Lodge Grand Loge Washington

Dr Schweninger Finds Errors in Busch Bismarck Memoir

Berlin October 19 Dr Schweninger says he marked 300 errors in Dr Busch's Bismarck Memoir He notes 20 corrections already and claims Busch distorts nine expressions of Bismarck that are barely recognizable to those familiar with the chancellor's style.

Dr. Schweninger Dr. Busch Berlin Bismarck Enya

Washington artillery veterans seek back pay in Ohio court

Cincinnati dispatch reports Washington artillery veterans, mustered into service in 18, claim they were never mustered out and seek back pay with attorney Henry I. Howe as sole commissioned officer remaining. Survivors seek pay for 235 years of service, with claims totaling about 185,660 dollars. a like company at Maxsville contemplates similar action this week. Also mentions hair product advertisement spliced into text.

Ohio Washington Artillery Cincinnati Henry I. Howe Odtie Hlip Fiay Maxsville Enid

Formal Demand Delayed by Insurance Official in Connecticut Fire Case

D H Mertin representing Connecticut Fire Insurance Company demanded a local agent license to write fire insurance. The license was refused by A E McCoubrie as Webb McNair was away at his father’s funeral. The action mirrors prior moves by Connecticut Mutual Life and may trigger contempt proceedings for ignoring Judge Williams restraining order.

D. H. Mertin Connecticut Fire Insurance Company Todey Insurance Department Webb McNair Lebanon A. E. McCoubrie Connecticut Mutual Life McNall Connecticut Fire Wiliams Connecticut Mutual Willams

Cut rate hotel plan eyed for vast New York project

New York on October 18 reports a major cut rate hotel project near Wana makers mammoth mart. A lessee ready to invest 140000 dollars a year is sought, with construction to begin once secured. The plan calls for a bathing holding from 1200 to 2200 rooms with daily rates from 50 cents to 3 dollars, plus 40 dollars yearly from office store rents. The result is to create several Waldorfs for modest menus.

New York Wanamakers Mammoth Mart

Missionary Ridge post urges against colored officers

A period piece notes the G. A. R. in Chattanooga recommending to the war department that colored commissioned officers should not be used in the army, with plans to push the issue in the south. Also a Va. reader praises Chamberlains Colic remedy for a child relato to diarrhea and vomiting.

Chattanpore Webn Missionary Ridge War Department

Police Notes Report City Crime Scene Disorder

Albert Taylor and P Wheeler were arrested by Officer Campbell for stealing hariness. Gains was seriously cut in 14 places. he cannot leave the police station. A crowd drank heavily at George Paine’s town North Tapers. injuries noted. The police station is damp and cold with two stoves missing. plan to improve heating undecided.

Albert Taylor P. Wheeler Campbell Hariness Gales Albert Hull George Paine Ton Fy North Gains Hoh Wasuult

Pastor Parrish Charged with Forgery in Marshalltown

In Marshalltown on Oct 9 a pastor named Rev. Parrish of the Con(s)riations church was accused of forging checks drawn on the Tilinos board of missions. The same man allegedly used the name Rev. Mark Thom of Toledo and later Howard E. Aiken in Wetertown and Ikhorn Wie, claiming missionary status to China with two checks worth $40 each. The American Bankers' association was involved as investigators pursued the case for three years.

Marshalltown Parrish Con Srisetions Tilinos Board of Missions Mark Thom Toledo Smne Wetertown Ikhorn Wie Holward E. Aiken China American Bunkers’ Association

Battleship Indiana Narrowly Escapes After Brooklyn Navy Yard Wall Caves In

In New York on October 12 a 40 foot section of the Brooklyn Navy Yard sea wall collapsed while the battleship Indiana was tied to the wall. Cracking paths warned of disaster before the wall tumbled. Captain Sumner said the vessel avoided injury as the break ran along the ship’s starboard anchor and forward gangplank. The ship was pulled clear to prevent further collapse.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Indiana New York Sumner Yard Wil

Market Report Summary From Kansas City Livestock Trade

Associated Press market report to State Journal notes cattle receipts near 1000 in Kansas City. Native steers and heifers mix with Texas cows and calves. prices and exact figures incomplete due to OCR damage.

Associated Preas The State Journal Kansas City Kansas

Texas Steers and Cows Market Report and Prices

Market notes from Chicago and New York show cattle receipts, including Texas steers and cows, stockers and feeders in demand. Hogs and dairy products move with fluctuating prices. livestock market totals and shipmen ts listed amid financial indicators and money market figures.

Chicago Reugn Eerie Texas Shinmentie

Auction sights and farm sale notices in Topeka area

Fragmented classified items include a 20 acre farm for sale near the capital with water access and orchard notes, a two room house for sale, and various Wanted ads for domestic help and helpers. The text lists A. A. Graham in Topeka, deals on payment terms, and stray lost and wanted notices with minimal legible details.

Roe Hinses Srmaller Farm A. A. Graham Hansa Ave Topeka Kan Dargath Kansasea Sia Western Ave Hanes Pyne West Rust Norrin- Sale Rome

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