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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
11
Commissioner Jones reports more trouble as twenty Indians flee toward Tuluth under guard. Walker Sinn Od tt-Ateven, with Indian Commissioner Somes and Marshal l Conmir, lead the group aided by sisters. The Dignity Cay mentions stink ney, chan present, with Bog missing and Kiln reasons cited for further action.
Cairo telegraph reports Major Marchand's narrative of the expedition. It details the route, occupied posts, and submission process, with no reference to General Kitchener's Fashoda arrival. The account notes an encounter with the devishes and lists forces at each point. In Pittsburgh, General Miles and General Shafter travel with staff en route to Washington.
Thomas Wil Tames was blown about twenty feet yesterday afternoon near a mine near the Statichack den in Galena by a premature powder explosion. He is badly disfigured but resting easily after the blast that occurred October 21.
The correspondent reports on tense diplomacy between the United States and Spain. American delegates press for strict terms while Spanish negotiators seek concessions, with written replies prevailing and a 48 hour grace period requested to craft a rejoinder. The dialogue cites Bismarck and warns against war folly as Cuban debt and sovereignty remain disputed.
London officials report former deputy speaker Leon Henry Courtnes, now Bodmin MP, warns that the Spanish American War will push the United States toward a transformed character and an expanded naval and military role abroad. He argues peace proposals from Russia offer a path to prevent further conflicts, noting U.S. occupation trends after Cuba and the need for a tribunal to settle disputes.
Jackson Mississippi reports show yellow fever cases decreasing with cooler temperatures. One new case and no deaths in Jackson yesterday, seven new cases and two deaths statewide in the past day, following prior higher totals. Thermometer in the fifties. In related items, Pittsburg discusses a plan to combine tie and tin plate industries for better prices and efficiency in production. St Joseph Western League hopes to resume next season with regional western members. Chicago railroad union meeting canceled due to many officials leaving the city.
Fen Jordan and a colored couple were arrested at 12 West Railroad Street North Topeka after officers found an empty keg a beer jug and gear in the back room. Jordan claimed the beer was for personal use and was jailed on a $49 bond along with his wife after a raid led by Sergeant Owens.
Port Arthur Ont Oct 21 The steamer Dixon rescued six crew from the Henry Chisholm off Isle Royale after the John Martin cut the tow line. The Chisholm struck the Rock of Ages while entering Washington harbor and began breaking up. Cargo valued at $2,000 bushels of barley and 1,200,000 feet of lumber were aboard. Both vessels owned by M A Bradley of Cleveland.
St Johns reports Captain Bartlet says Peary may be trapped by ice along the Labrador coast. Windward pushed beyond whalers toward Sherard Asborne Fiord. provisioning for eighteen months, no fear if delayed into spring. Dover confidant Grieve doubts return this year. rescue set for spring. Dewey verdict on Manila Hong Kong cable clears. Gipsy Queen item ends.
A Washington dispatch reports a sensational Havana plot by leading Spaniards including Captain General Pando to declare a Spanish American republic in Cuba and cede sovereignty to Spain later. Blanco would head a new government with Spanish leaders, seeking belligerent rights and external recognition while envoys sought support from Mexican and other governments. The plan unraveled after Spain sought peace and doubts lingered on authorship and motives.
It emerges that Blanes was recalled by the Madrid government for his part in the plans for the rebellion. The government later made it appear that Pando, not Blanes, led the movement.
San Francisco October 21 General Merriam orders Colonel Frederick Funston Maj Frank H Whitman Wilder Metcalf Surgeon John A Rafter Assistant Surgeon Henry B D Smith Adjutant Charles B Walker Quartermaster Walter C Hull Chaplain John Z Schuemann and staff plus companies C D E G H L M of the Twentieth Kansas Volunteer Infantry and six hospital corps privates totaling 31 officers and 750 enlisted men to sail on the transport Indiane in about a week.
James Butterly railway postal clerk was struck on the head by a mail catch handle yesterday. He lay unconscious on the Moor before Conductor Thomas revived him and he returned to work delivering the mail to Topeka despite serious injuries.
The seven regiments passed in review before 20,000 citizens and visitors. General McKee and staff, Governor Asa Hushnell, and Obie officials observed a mort creditable display for volunteers.
A Texas cyclone wrecked several homes and killed engineer George Johinston of San Antonio. At Deer Park a residence was demolished injuring a family. John Stout’s house in Pasadena was overturned with six injured. Missouri City feared freight cars derailed by a fast California Express, killing a man and injuring others.
Floods have devastated Fleam Austria-Hungary causing about 2,000,000 florins in damage. The lowerring quarters are submerged and much of the business district flooded. Many animals perished as the disaster disrupted the city.
Ferdinand W. Peck, US commissioner, arrives in Paris to arrange space for the United States at the 1900 Exposition. He has gained 203,000 square feet of the 775,000 square feet allocated to the US, with Germany at 150,000. Unclear allocations for Britain and Russia. Peck dismisses rumors of incidents or personal disputes connected to his visit.与此同时 Cuban question at peace talks proceeds with separate sessions and a joint session expected Monday.
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