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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1898

Page

7

June Wedding Ends In Tragedy After Carriage Crash

A June wedding erupts in chaos as a quarrel keeps guests tense. The bride escapes with the best man Will Tavers, but a rival reveals a hidden jealousy. A lurid crash outside injures a bystander as two riders rush to aid, and Fred Dent consoles the bride while a life hangs in the balance.

Pelois Will Tavers Pollin Avers Fred Dent Hou Offhur Smith Wes Dent Abe Tayers

Le Tigre National renamed amid crowd at Jardin des Plantes

A Sunday visit to the Jardin des Plantes drew a vast crowd as chatter over a monarchy’s overthrow spread. Observers noted a shift toward calling the tiger Le Tigre National, with officials reportedly consenting on the spot.

Lenis Philippe Jardin Dee Plantes Ami

Drunk Spanish Soldiers Guarded After Santiago Surrender

James R. Kirkendall of the Twentieth Infantry recalls guarding Spanish troops after Santiago, praising the Spaniards as drinkers and noting their drunkenness and inability to fight well. He criticizes Cubans as thieves and describes breaking wire fences under fire near El Caney.

James R. Kirkendall Twentieth Infantry Santiago Doman el Caney San Juan Hill Caney

Lawton's Report on Health at Siboney Encouraging

Washington reports General Lawton's war department findings on American forces at Santiago. Dated Sept 5, totals show 240 sick, 185 fever, 12 new fever cases, 2893 returns to duty. deaths include Private John D B Michell of Ohio malarial remittent fever, Private William Naley of Company 4 Sixteenth Infantry typhoid fever, and civilian Charten Johnson with brain illness.

Siboney Washington Lawton War Department Santiago John DB. Michell William Naley Company Sixteenth Infantry Charten Johnson

Populist Ticket Shifts in Texas State Race

Houston Sept. The Populist state committees restructured the slate removing Cyclone Davis as attorney general nominee and replacing him with C. H. Jenkins who lost a congressional race two years ago. George T. Todd resigns the justice nomination, with J. M. Hart filling the post.

Texas Houston Wate Davin Ax 2 C. H. Jenkins Congress George T. Todd Court of Criminal Oppesis J. M. Hart Wee

New Track Is Fast at Garfield Park Dedication Soon

New Garfield Park track proved fast in light wind as riders posted 2 3 and 2 16 mile times. A large crowd surrounded the turns making fast rides difficult. Tomorrow a formal dedication with electric lighting and a first class race program is planned.

Garfield Park Hecht Topeka

Karnival Knights Minstrel Parade Sparks City Buzz

Vivid fragments note Karnival Knights parade sparks talk of excursions to Atchison while townsfolk comment on uniforms and crowd sights. Articles mention Kansas State University opening and local governance, labor issues, and police role in wartime mood.

Toeka Atchison Bld Canning Company Atata House State House Topeka Annis L. Diggs

Baby bitten by rat in cradle shocks Monroe home

Charles Woodward's two month old infant suffered a severe hand bite when a rat penetrated the skin during sleep Sunday night. Parents awoke to a bloodied garment and a dangerous wound, while the family residence lies west of Monroe on Eighth Street. The father works at the state printing house.

Charles Woodward Mre Wood- Ward Monroe Eighth Street The State Printing House

Government had prepared but unused safe conduct for Spanish troops

Washington sept 6 government prepared for ships to carry Spanish troops from Santiago under a safe conduct. Eleven instruments were signed by the president and Secretary of State but unused as the cable-provided safe conduct through the state department superseded them. Copies were distributed as historical documents bearing official signatures.

Washington Santiago War Department Secretary Day State Department

Fragmentary Note on Seal Copies and Access

Fragmentary text references seals of the United States and copies, mentioning those who knew of their existence and the desire to obtain them. No clear event, date, or responsible organization is identifiable from the readable fragments. The item appears to be a pale archival note rather than a full report.

United States Tepond Aelhamen Phiadelphia W. L. Kine Co St. Louis

Local Dramatic News at Crawford Theater New Showings

An audience at Crawford Theater witnessed the debut of a repertoire company led by Miss Gay Rhea with Mr. Leonard McReynolds and Miss Agnes Burke in lead roles. The company stays all week with popular prices and tonight presents The Ironmaster. A dress rehearsal for Damon and Pythias at Grand Opera House is set tonight with United States Commissioner George W. Clark among the cast as Pythias. Seats open today for the production likely drawing a large crowd.

Crawford Theater Gay Rhea Damon and Pythias Grand Opera House McCarthy Topeka United States George W. Clark

Labor Day Speech Cancelled at Garfield Park

Neither Governor Leedy nor W E L Stanley spoke at Garfield Park during the Labor Day celebration as scheduled. Leedy fell ill in Lawrence and could not attend Kansas City or Topeka. Stanley spoke in Kansas City then failed to address the crowd here due to a gathering storm and empty seats. An afternoon address on Labor Unionism was planned but no speaker was secured.

Leedy W. EL Stanley Garyield Park Lawrence Kansas City Topeka Stanley Garfield Park

School Board Meets Amid Holiday Absence and Budget Talk

The board of education met despite a national holiday with Vice President Wilson presiding in Wilder's absence. Monthly financials and expenses were presented, including salaries, new desks, and supplies. Contracts were let for coal and fuel for the coming winter, with purchases from Southwest Coal Co and Green Coal Co.

Board of Education Odeard Wader W. H. Wilson Treseurer Chas Elliott Frm Wilder Poard Hema Ani Istiudine Treachy Prem County Treasur Brom Tom Tuuor Deaks Kidd Wear Coal Company Ruel Cam Banya Amull Dixon's Moore Book and Star Monery Company

Cortes Debates Surrender of the Colonies

The Cortes opens a decree authorizing the government to draft a law renouncing sovereignty over the colonies. Senate discussions close galleries amid protests while censorship questions arise. Deputies accuse censorship of uneven application as Spain faces U.S. pressures and constitutional suspensions linger.

Psdt Peat Mipctar Senoe Gosin United States Senate Chinchilla Madrd Publis Spain Siok Senor Romero Robredo Senor Capdlepon Interior Senor Robledo Senor Romero Y Robredo

Lost and Found notice from Garfield field area

A fragmented lost and found item appears to reference a pear gate at Gar field PA and an electric tat. It mentions Roy's Blacksmith and a repairer named McCormick with a date around September 1 and numerical contact details, though legibility is poor.

Garfield Pa Montag Gs Lyser' al- Aas Roy Omhs

High Grade Rubber Starts Peomde Work Low Price

J G Darling Co Kansas Avenue offers high grade rubber products and economical work options. Readable line hints at price focus and service availability amid unclear OCR text.

J. G Darling Co I Kan Eataonve Fren

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