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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1898

Page

8

German apple crop outlook prices rise demand may shift trade

United States Consul General Prask Mason in Frankfort says Germany will have a scarce apple crop with poor quality. Apples command high prices and no cider will be produced outside Württemberg. Demand may push more imports from the United States, depending on U.S. supply and German export enforcement.

Washington Germany United States Prask Mason Frankfort Wurtemburg France Hobemia Italy Mason United

Seaman National Bank of Pittsburgh Solvent Turnover Report

Bank examiner Founk reports the Seaman National Bank of Pittsburgh closed in voluntary liquidation after a run sparked by president Joh Groetzinger. The bank’s capital was 250 000 dollars with a surplus of 955 dollars at the last report dated September 20. Total resources stood around 22 607 08. Depositors and national banks await settlements.

Pittsburg Whabington Founk Seaman National Bank of Ort Joh Groetzinger Clearing Bouse

A Jay Circus at Crawford Theater Delights and Falls

A lively if flawed review of A Jay Circus at Crawford theater notes a fat buff hen stealing the show and chaos as urchins fill the stage. The audience laughs through missteps, with critics calling the performance uneven yet entertaining in spots.

Crawford Theater Becaus Mula Reullem Atrici Girton Crete Rion Telmen Uli Ta Jay Lowehter Sherman and Morrizer Lind Performasion Pepeate

Badly Hurt as Workman Falls From Ladder at City Real Estate Building

Wm Saith a wallpaper cutter from Kansas City was severely injured this morning at the Seventh and Jackyn streets site of the City Tina Estate company. He fell from a scaffold when a support failed, crushing his shoulder and cutting a scalp gash. Unconscious briefly, he was revived by Dr Tet Whe who dressed the wounds. The physician says he will recover. Railroad work resumed in Columbus as of Oct 20 on the Hacking Valley and Lake Erie railway to connect with the Hocking Valley coal line, with rapid completion anticipated.

City Wm Saith Kansas City City Tina Estate Company Seventh Jackyn Smith Bat Tet Columbus Hacking Valley and Lake Erie Railway Hocking Valley Helin

A RAILROAD DEAL In Michigan Hearings Hint at Hocking Valley Move

Tremors are current that Flint and Pere Marquette may become property of the Hocking Valley system. Ohio and eastern magnates are named among those involved including W O Crapo J W Mileworth O W Monk Lewis Prince and T L Pierce. Thomas D Ryan of the Hocking Valley Coal Co has been negotiating to consolidate lines to reach the Saginaw Valley coal fields. J W Ellsworth, Ryan’s partner, was recently elected a director of the Michigan fund.

Menvernat Columbus J. W. Mileworth New York O. W. Monk Boston Lewis Prince T. L. Pierce Portland Thomas D. Ryan Hocking Valley Coal Company Saginaw Valley J.W. Ellaworth Ryan Michigan

Wellington undersmined town fears looming cave in

Vancouver Inland coal town of Wellington faces further subsidences after days of quakes and a house sinking into an abyss. Residents panic as widespread undermining by the coal company threatens a large scale disaster.

Vancouver B. C Wellington Cu & House

State Stock Yards Push for Government Ownership

George M. Munger of Eureka travels districts to press state stockyards plank in Populist platforms, arguing the packers, railroads, and stockyards combine control meat prices. He recalls past attempts to break the grip, cites insurance waste, and urges state ownership to align stockyards with public interests.

George M. Munger Eureka Mieentsle Ninte Fle Mtaty Purance Otce Thad Chicago Combinerion Timex Becsusa Kancas Armour Swift and Morrie Bovsht Webbim Ball Kansas

Verdict Against Wabash Railroad Over Lost Scenic Assets

Jacob Litt, theatrical manager, wins $2,000 in the second judicial court in Long Island City. Suit claims scenery, properties, baggage, and horses from the production In Old Kentucky burned when a baggage car on a special train near Kansas City in January 1693 was destroyed. Court rules railroad liable as a common carrier under the circumstances, despite the train being chartered. The decision marks a notable test of railroads' responsibility for in-transit theatre property.

New York Jacob Litt Wabash Railroad St. Louis Fons Garretada Litt Qudes

Hypnotist Dies After Lion Bite Incident

San Francisco reports the death of J Franklin Brown a famed hypnotist who died of blood poisoning from a cub lion bite months after an earlier hospital discharge. A slight scratch resurfaced the infection and proved fatal.

San Francisco J. Franklin Brown Brown

Judge rules Butler’s Sixth District GOP nomination invalid

Harrisburg Oct 20 Judge Simpfon of Dauphin County Court files an opinion holding that Thomas S Butler’s certificate of nomination is invalid for lack of a proper nomination. Ex-Congressman Julia Robinson objects to Botier’s nomination papers as an independent candidate in Delaware County.

Harrisburg Simplfon Dauphin County Thomas 8. Butler Botier Julia Robinson Delaware

Proclamation by Cuban General Praises Spaniards Amid Reach for Unity

A Cuban general drafts a conciliatory proclamation in Marianao praising Spanish forces while urging national unity. He urges residents to abandon sectarian hatred, recognize allies, and strive for a peaceful, prosperous republic under the Cuban flag, appointing General Matio Mensent as interim commander.

Gubam Rodrigues Sdt Outen Meyin Yfore Santa Crus Juan de Cervera Marianao Rodri Spain Cuba Prom Playa de Marianao Blines Marana Mariana Matio Mensent

Human Pyramid Unite Flags in Halifax Sporting Display

A Halifax dispatch reports Royal Canadian battalion troops forming a human pyramid after a sports event. A topman waved both Union Jack and Stars and Stripes, cheered by many spectators. It marked the first Halifax display of a non-British flag by a British regiment, signaling a historic gesture.

New York Halifax Royal Canadian Aritieh

Secretaries Endorse McIntyre Dismissal. Navy Leadership Moves Probable

A Washington dispatch says Secretary Long approved the court findings against Chaplein J. F. McIntyre for criticizing Rear Admiral Sampson and Captain Evans, dismissing him from the naval service. Long denies Dewey on leave. Schley may return from Porto. Newark inquiry at St Thomas. Admiral Schley and Howell discussed for commands. new examining and retiring board presidency likely for Schley. Navy’s American-born or naturalized officers reach eighty four percent of force. five years ago it was over half.

New York The Herald Washington Long Chaplein J. F. McIntyre Naval Service Sampson R. D. Evane Dewey United States Schley Porto Newark St. Thomas Che Schrey Bunce Brooklyn Navy Yard Howell Hynwell Navy Yard

Western Artists Elect Flowing Officers At Detroit Meeting

Detroit October 2 The society of Western Artists Utley elected officers T C Steees Indiana par president Lorada Taft Chicago vice president and Holmes Smith St Louis treasurer St Louis chosen for next year’s meeting venue One hundred thirty one of 215 submitted pictures were accepted Robert Keeler Minneapolis admitted to active membership Frank Remugt Dallas admitted to associate membership

Detroit Utley T C. Steees Indianapo Lorada Taft Chicago Holmes Smith St. Loui St. Louis Robert Keeler Minn Heapolis Frank Remugt Dallas

Man hanged after guilty plea in Minnesota murder

Granite Falls Minn Oct 20 Joe Ott confessed guilt for killing his wife and was hanged in the yard at 1 am He expressed sorrow from the gallows The death of Mrs Cleveland's uncle Jackson Mich Oct 21 Milford Harmon a Dus city business man and uncle of Mrs Grover Cleveland is reported.

Granite Falls Minn Joe Ott Jery Yellow Medicine County Mra Ceveland Jackson Mich Col Milford Harmon Dus City Grover Cleveland

Fireman Drowns After Tug Collision

Cleveland Oct 20 The tug L. P. Smith sank at harbor entrance after collision with the steamer Olympia. Three men aboard. the captain and engineer escaped after a long struggle with the waves, rescued by Olympia’s boat. The fireman disappeared with the tug, presumed drowned. Olympia suffered no injuries.

Cleveland L. P. Smith Olympia

Boy Drinks Iodine After Improvised Attempt

Police report a youth living with his mother at Topeka Avenue drank a half ounce of iodine. Dr. S. E. Martin treated him with emetics and said the act showed no intent or crisis, but the boy may be considered half witted and harmless after recovery.

Treka Avenue Donovan E. Martin Chaslea Shericland Odin Martin Damure Dr. Martin Charles Skeid Charlotte Sidland Topeka Avenue

French Missionary Massacre Sparks Demand for Reparations

Paris dispatch reports M. Gerard announcing that a French missionary and several Chinese Catholics were massacred or burned in a chapel at Paktung by a riotous mob. The French minister demanded reparations from the Chinese government.

Paris Afairs M. del Casse Pekin M. Gerard Paktung MM. Gerard

Suit Seeks 50000 Damages Over Train Derailment

James E Eve leth of Iowa sues Southern California Railway in Los Angeles federal court for 50000 alleging injuries from a derailment at Detmar on March 7, 1896 He claims railroad lawyers offered 1500 to withdraw the case but he refused asks the court to set aside a former judgment and reenter the original suit for 40000

Los Angeles James E. Eveleth Towa United States Southern California Railway Company Detmar As Co

General Roberts Dead West Pointer and War Veteran

Philadelphia October M. Brigadier General Joseph Roberts, a West Point graduate and veteran of multiple wars, died at his home. He served as lieutenant in the Fourth artillery, fought at Fort Monroe and Indian campaigns, led volunteers in the Civil War, and held academic posts before later commands. His career spanned Fort Leavenworth Fort Monroe and artillery leadership roles.

Philadelphia Briendler Joseph Roberts Weat Point Wenderay Gsc Mate Stovet Heutenant New York Wea Dart Todian Dmalatitt Merwillimry Florin Wort Stitin Fort Leavenworth Kan Fort Mon- Yioge WE Ke Whe Rysmand Fort Monroe Bad Newan Peeraylysnia Heavy Artillers Fourth Artille Corps Resistans Port Monroe Topeka Union

Empress Dowager of China Reportedly Secretly Married

A startling report arriving by steamer from Asia claims the Dowager Empress of China has entered a secret marriage. The dispatch, received today in Vancouver, names the parties and suggests a major dynastic implication.

Vancouver B.C Japan Mone Kong Yokohama Publisa Ging Pat TA Phu Chane ‘Bae Ie Chita

Buckfoot Wins Heritage Plate in First Day's Race

On the Sandown Park autumn meeting opening in London, H E L Heddington's year-old chestnut Buckfoot won the Heritage plate. Bayard II of the Lorillard-Beresford stable, ridden by Tod Sloan, finished third. Myakka, another Lorillard-Beresford entrant, and Heartens’ colt dead heated in the Twenty-second year of the Sapling plate, while Fifeshire was tenth. The Heritage plate is 1,000 sovereigns by subscription of one sovereign each. seven horses ran over the Bye furlongs course with betting at 11 to 1 against Myakka.

London Sandowne Park Club H_ EL Heddington Eclt Buckfoot Lorillard-Beresford Stables Bayard IL Tod Sloan Ran Loribard-Beresford Stables Sloan D. J. Jardine

Miss Blanche Beck Dies of Yellow Fever in Ohio

The yellow fever case in Paris township Trumbull County from a Miss Blanche Beck, 23, who recently came from Mississippi, proved fatal today. There were no other disease developments, as she had arrived from Tennessee.

Warren Paris Township Trumbull County Blanche Beck Heck Mississippi Tennessee

Omaha Exposition and Union Pacific Travel Ad

An old time travel ad promotes the Omaha Exposition with a grand west exposition concept. It touts Burlington Route access from Missouri and Mississippi valleys, stopovers, reduced excursions, and Pullman and dining cars. It lists agents for time tables and ticketing and promotes Beggs Hair Renewer as a hair loss product.

United States Missouri Mississippi Omaha Burlington

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