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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1898

Page

6

United States Outstrips Swiss in Japan Watch Trade

Washington reports Consul Adolph Frankenthal’s Berne dispatch on watch trade rivalry between the United States and Switzerland. He cites American export strength in movements and parts, Japan’s factories, and Switzerland’s lead in complete watch assembly, with U.S. prices and production energy offsetting Swiss advantages.

United States New York Pribune Washington Adolph T Frankenthal Berne Japan Hla Iet Nod Swies Comaul Generale TRG Scitaerlath Frankenthal Uther Nathona Frankentias Adroits Hoowever Walenes Gtltr Switaerland Ritter Une Ng Osaka Rhinghouser Awlahottier Tokyo Switzerland Osaka Water Company Ttn Cmts Enitea Gwitserland Titter

Richest Passenger on Steamer Tess From Alaska

Sept 2 An Alaska arrival reports rich passenger on the steamer Tess from Skaguny Dawson and San Francisco. The wealthiest aboard is said to own about 356000, with other travelers including William Hrasatemn Thornberry and Tompkins of Chicago. Net earnings for Oregon Railways Navigation Co show total earnings 5 003 020 for year ending June 30. Surplus after charges stands at 965 NGG. Funeral notice for Isaac Norris, 43, North Jackson, Topeka. Garfield Park concerts by Modes and Marshalls Band with admission 10 cents. Whitmore Bros Barbera, 72 Kas av.

Tess Alaska Victoria Tes Skaruny Dawson C & Selene San Francisco William Hrasatemn FF. Thornberry MN. Tompkins Chicago Portlind Ore Oreson Railways Navigation Company Tebe

British Reported to Shell Dervishes at Front

London dispatch reports a disruption of telegraph links and a frontline skirmish near the Nile. General Herbert Kitchener’s forces, advancing from Metu mounh toward the sixth cataract, engaged a large Dervish force, shelling positions and driving fleeing troops as the advance continued.

London Catro Herbert Kitchener Nusey i Metomuinh Nile Amivelat Nazey Eid Torwardol Iia Srae Aney Gsr Keer Moumorency Te Dowe Wbestoll Joan Elise Feretton

Corbett undecided on fight date with McCoy in latest interview

Chicago dispatch reports Jim Corbett, en route to New York, says he feels well and has not decided whether to fight McCoy on October 1 or later. He credits Considine and the sporting fraternity for their sympathy and support while remaining in the boxing business.

Corbett Chicago Simn Corpett New York Tam McCoy Cannor Considine

Tanner Calls Them Home in Labor Trouble Anticipation

Governor Tanner revokes the leave of absence of the Third, a veteran regiment, to muster volunteers into the Indiana guard amid expected labor unrest at Pana and Wirdow. The Third volunteers are away from the state on leave from the U S army.

Sprinefela Tanner Day Trinoin Sons of Veterans Hhthona Guard Setley Pana Wirdow United States Army

Regulars to the East Return to Safe Stations

War department orders regular army units stationed east of the Mississippi to move back to safe stations. Transports Nuerts City of Washington and City of Berkshire arrived at Montaghtony with convalescents and infantry from First Minnots. London reports a Dreyfus cure update and a musical band event at Garfict park tonight.

Mississippi Washington War Department Montauk Point Mississipi River Santiago New York Nuerts City of Washington City of Berkshire Montaghtony Berkshire Markley London Modnes Marshall Garfict Park I Electric Dana Tisely

Men Break Down In Tears Over War War Mental Strain

General Corbin reports a widespread nervous condition among the Sixty-fifth New York forces and officers. Many privates and enlisted men cry during talks, fear return home, and say they have seen no fighting yet feel unsteady. Doctors compare the illness to a grip of mental strain, worsened by inactivity and isolation in camp.

Washington Hinck Sixty-fifth New York Corbin Hospitia Isul Cuba Peece Aes

Marriages and Divorces Crowd Late 19th Century Notices

District court papers reveal a divorce petition by a wife accusing intoxication after a July marriage at Fencordia. The petitioner seeks absolute divorce and alimony, while the husband counters with absences and moral claims. Probate notices list marriages of Mitchel and Roberts with licenses secured by Julio M. Elder. Populist dates announce campaign itineraries across multiple towns with updated scheduling.

Reynokia Fencordia Penn Sulits Tonsel Hintehe Dolman Uoe George FH. Roberts Elmont Rows Smith Senco Julio M. Elder Topeka

Czar to Convene Peace Conference in One Month

Berlin reports Russia plans a peace conference about one month after the adjournment of the Span-America conference. The Associated Press correspondent cites reliable information on the timing and purpose of the talks.

Berlin Russia

Charters Filed and National Letter Carriers Meet

Charters filed list directors and officers for Haven and county businesses. Toledo notes the National Letter Carriers convention opens Monday with J Parsons of New York as national chairman unpledged for next year’s site. Scranton Pa favored. Nebraska volunteers return from Chickamauga. train sections from Illinois Central via Missouri Pacific. San Francisco custom house receipts for September hit a record $567,272.42.

Toledo Catrick J. Parsons New York Parsons Scranton Nebraska St. Louis Jast Chickamala Alinoia Central Missouri Pacific San Francisco Custom House Department

Ordered Home Long List of Regiments Mustered Out

Washington Sept 2 The following troops were ordered to be mustered out of service First Pennsylvania Knoxville to Philadelphia Second Pennsylvania Montania to Philadelphia Third Pennsylvania Hunterville to Philadelphia Eighteenth Pennsylvania Camp Meade to Pittsburg Fourth Wisconsin Camp Douglass Wis Seventy first New York Montauk to Camp Black First New Jersey Camp Aleet Thirty second Michigan Chickamauga to Camp Eaton Mich First ee sonville to armory Cincinnati Eight Onis Montauk to Columbus istsh indiana Knoxville to Indianapolis This Ohio Huntaville to Columbus O Lee and North Carolina Simons land Ge to Raleigh First and Second Alabama Jacksonville to Mobile Third United States volunteer cavalry ee aAmslaka to Gid Fort Omaha Second Massachusetts Montauk to South Framingham

Washington Pennsylvania Knoxville Philadelphia Montchania Hunteville Camp Meade Pittsburg Wisconsin Camp Douglass Wis New York Montauk Campy Black New Jersey Columbus Issth Indiana Indianapolis Ohio Huntaville O. Lee North Carolina Simon's Land Raleigh Alabama Jacksonville Mobile United States Volunteer Cavalry Gid Fort Omaha Massachusetts South Framingham

Great Strike Ahead Prompts Fight Over Coal Wages

Cleveland reports Manager Young of MA Hanna Coal claims a major national coal strike is impending in early next year. Indications point to a lengthy walkout as miners resist wage cuts, with possible reductions of 15 or 16 cents per ton. West Virginia miners are already difficult to organize.

Cleveland, O Young MA. Hanna Coal Company Chicago West Virginia

Troops Begin Muster Out Moves From Camp Meade

At Camp Meade Middletown Pa on September 2 detachments begin moving to home stations for muster out. Ninth Massachusetts starts followed by Thirty third Michigan Thirty fourth Michigan Third Missouri Sixth Indiana. Some regiments ready to sail home while others await orders. A hospital train carried 200 sick workers from division hospital.

Camp Meade Middletown Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Indiana Pennsylvania Kansas Graham War Department Connecticut Niantic Wright Alger Brooke New York Bowers Medico-Chirurgical Hospital Philadelphia Division Hospital

The Last Act Richmond Divorce Case in Kentucky

General Cassius M. Clay seeks a divorce from Dora Richardson Clay alleging abandonment on July 3, 187?, and claims full performance of marriage covenants with intent to provide liberal alimony. Dora admits the changes and the case aims to restore her maiden name and grant other relief as needed.

Richmond Cassius M. Clay Dora Richardson Clay Plaintif Clay

Topeka Firms Win Groceries and Meats Contracts

Topeka firms William Green & Sons and Charles Wolf Packing Company secured all groceries and meats contracts for feeding the Twenty second Kanske during its return to Fort Leavenworth today.

Pt Leavenworth Leavenworth William Green & Sons Topeka Charles Wolf Packing Company City

Harvest Home at First Baptist Church Featured

Local notices mention Mrs. oar charged with maintaining bond and upcoming trial next week. Mrs. Winker Hutier-Meccy to sing solo at Harvest Home at First Baptist Church Sunday evening in Pret. Twentieth United States teelulirs from Has re turned from Santiago with malarial fever. Tournament scheduled tomorrow on Fenrh und club court at Bonarta with Ed Carrett Sitney Gruuee Billott Blackwilder and others. Open Naoge dates to be kept. no new seat date officers appointed. Field Park audience enjoyed HMS Gilbert and Sullivan production with Joseph Porter in the cast and local dancers performing.

Oar Kaye Bond Winker Hutier-Meccy Harvest First Baptist Church Dueorth Company B Twentieth United States Teeulirs Santiago Mick Waye Taylor Street Fenrh Und Piltenire Eireeta Topeka Ed Carrett Sitney Gruuee Fence Billott Blackwilder Chicago Bonarta St State Central Naoge” Greee Serato Taylor Ann Kegt Hundme Ginafore Air Joseph Porter

A Pair of Rogues Arrested in Transatlantic Robberies

London reports J W Jago chief officer of the Brittinnic and John Kynaston third officer of the Britannic were brought to Bow Street for examination. They face charges over mail theft from a Cunard liner and the Britannic voyage crimes, including stolen bonds coupons diamonds and greenbacks. Jago is described as the prime mover and details show bags opened at Queenstown with later attempts to dispose of loot.

London J. W. Jago White Star Line Brittinnic Lucania Queenstown John Kynaston New York Bow Street United States Jago Kynaston Jage Counee Kytastor

Smallpox Outbreak Escapes Thereto Island Patient Flees Pest House

Put-In-Bay Sept 2 There are 27 smallpox cases and one death on the island. One patient escaped the pest house and reached the mainland via Sandusky. Detroit health officer Dr J Kerndall reported the facts. The pest house near the Hotel Victoria is cordoned. The escaped man traced to Sandusky, indignant Toledo residents blame local officials for concealing the outbreak. Sam Anderson associated with Hotel Victoria staff fled fearfully to the lighthouse cellar, later reaching the dock where he cried for help before dying. There are now armed guards on the island.

Put-In-Hay Sandusky J. &. Kerndall Detrott Detrott Health Office Hotel Victoria Toledo Sueste Sam Anderson Government Lighthouse

Mantell Announces Bankruptcy Filing in Federal Court

Chicago Sept 2 Robert Mantell actor to file for bankruptcy in U S district court tomorrow. Attorney R A Wade preparing instruments. Mantell liabilities about 6000 dollars with minimal assets and rights in several plays. One major liability is 55 weekly alimony to former wife. This move may set a precedent for actors benefiting from new bankruptcy law. Cincinnati Sept 5 G A R encampment Union Pacific offers round trip 1610 from Topeka. tickets via F A Lewis or 4 Fulton. We offer laundry service on start order without extra charge Peerless Steam Laundry. Cops and comfortable dining cars on Santa Fe Route via electric dining cars.

Chicago Robert Mantel United States District Court R. A. Wade Mantel GA B Cicinnati Cincinnati Union Pacific Topeka F. A Lewis Fulton

Market Report From The Associated Press State Journal

The market opened steady with prices near last night’s figures as demand remained strong for cash wheat and corn. Traders noted cautious bears as buyers pushed to hold prices while overseas buyers pursued premiums, with receipts and weather factors shaping daily shifts across grains and provisions.

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Fragmented OCR hints at political rally and local ads mix

The noisy text fragment references a political movement and a rally with mentions of McKean General Election, stock market movements, and a blend of classified ads. It includes stale notices about FOR SALE items, a Jersey cow, help wanted, and rental listings, all jumbled with broken phrasing and unclear dates. The overall piece resembles a chaotic page segment combining political commentary and classified notices without coherent narrative.

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