09 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
1
Panic grips Texarkana Ark as reports say idle Black refugees pour in from Titus Cass Red River Hopkins and surrounding cotton counties. Citizens form protection committees fearful of violence and starvation amid warnings to leave or face attack by armed bands.
Cincinnati report on resolutions praising President McKinney and Secretary Alger. Delegates debate admission of those who joined Confederate or federal forces, noting need for a federal amendment. Resolution lauds President Lincoln era leadership and Navy Army efforts during war, expressing gratitude to the commander and armed services.
Very dear friends Alger and Shorter met at Camp Meade Rhode Island today for a private conference aboard the Secretary of War’s car. The ministers discussed troop reviews and ongoing campaigns with no public disclosure of details.
Washington September 9 The U S Geological Survey reports few details from Alaska探索 expeditions extending beyond the Klondike. The parties under Peters Morsell Muldoon and Suruard Younger Barber plan to strike the Tanase then canoe to the Yukon and reunite near St Michael, with arrival expected early September.
Governor Tanner may decide if the battleship Illinois is christened with water or champagne. Colonel Joseph Letter says his sister Miss Letter would defer to Tanner, who appointed her for the ceremony, and would heed public sentiment on the moral implications of the choice.
Report covers September 15 progress toward the Tanana with Comrade James A Sexton and Michael aboard. Notes Copper River party led by Captain Aborers from Valdez August 5 heading to Chittyna and Port Valdes, facing rugged Klutina crossings. WCTU members discuss baptism by water versus champagne for ships, voices from Matilda Carme to L. A. Hagans, and Peace Jubilee sentiment.
In a United States district court ruling, Titan Daniels, heir to Ma jor William Cook Shmlair, is named as the sole administrator over the estate. The widow Ta it et the estate contended, but the divorce claim was invalid due to alleged collusion, leaving Daniels to manage the affairs and assets. Born in New York, the deceased had connections to Spain and Mehton, with the case clarifying succession and distribution.
Sept 8 reports list 767 sick in General Hospital at Camp Wikoff. The renaming and muster details note personnel transferred or discharged from the Second brigade. Separately, an Omaha exhibit plans to move the Kiraity naval show to Omaha when the current event closes in two weeks.
David R Rice aged 48 son of General J H Rice editor of the Sedalia Capital and brother of the U S consul at Vancouver died in Kansas City from Brights disease. He was born near Atlanta Georgia. Populists in Eliszeturg Washington divide on submats by a vote of 280 to 233.
In Toledo Ohio President Parsons faces a hard battle for re election amid factional strife. Vic Victory and others accuse the administration of plunder and mismanagement including money stolen from the treasury to cover branch dues. A heated exchange leads to threats of disruption as delegates clash and an executive session begins.
Cheyenne observed Frontier Day with a successful civil and social festival. A substantial reserve will fund next year’s events. The Deartwood coach became property of the Frontier Day association and will be used for excursions, with revenue added to the frontier fund. Indians noted cheap enjoyment, food, and money, while Captain Nickerson praised the humane treatment and hoped for positive future impact on the reservation as he and the party departed.
Work starts in the morning on an addition to Christ Hospital costing over a preliminary estimate. The brick two story wing, 68 feet long and 4 feet wide, will connect by a corridor and house the time room, offices, and a large ward. The project is funded from Grace Cathedral property funds and overseen by the Grace Cathedral building committee.
The Karnival Knights consider an Omaha excursion with Queen Anna as guest of honor. A final decision awaits the transport committee's report at Monday's meeting on rail rates. Public interest is high and many inquiries have been received.
General Ailes paid his respects to the president in a brief 45 minute call. The meeting followed a tablid gathering and was limited to formal courtesies. The president may name the fifth peace commission member, likely Senator Gray of Delaware.
A Colorado Springs coroners jury found the anti Teller faction unlawfully attacked the opera house while the Teller faction defended occupancy. The verdict says the fatal shot was fired by unknown persons. Pepperill named governor Leedy’s appointee to penitentiary board. Weather forecast notes variable winds in west with Saturday sighted.
Cable dispatches from Candia describe ongoing bloodshed as Bashi-Bazouks commit excesses while Christian civilians suffer. Admirals of foreign powers urge removal of Turkish forces from Crete and the appointment of a governor chosen by the powers, with martial law likely and trials for ringleaders.
The naval board of construction expects three new battleships built on government plants and powered by 16 000 horsepower engines to reach speeds above 18 knots. Each vessel will carry 2 000 tons of coal for a 10 000 mile steaming radius, with a 16 foot longer hull and no major rearrangement of weights. Contracts with Cramps Union Iron Works Newport News and others are in place, with modifications accepted but bids held firm.
Deatham Mesc Sept 9 Thomas F Bayard showed little change from the prior night with no notable improvement over 24 hours ago as reports describe his condition as very weak this morning.
Colorado Springs Sept 9 report says Democrats Populists and silver Republicans merged plans during morning conferences to renominate Adams on all three tickets while Shafroth Bell and Teller supporters cheered Towne. Patterson ODonnell Stevenson named to apportion offices among parties as conventions recess awaiting reports. Towne addressed the Populist convention and was greeted with cheers for Teller Shafroth and Bell.
St Joseph posts extend invitation to President McKinley on his return from Omaha next month. Newly elected officers of the Wi Rellet corps include Flo Jamison Miller national president Mrs Mary C. Wengel junior vice president Isabella T. Bagsey treasurer and Mary A. Tull chairman executive board.
Oliver Brosseau of Concordia and George Pierce of Topeka, both in Company 4 Twenty second Kensie, are stranded in Topeka due to war department missteps. Pierce, furlough expired, arrived after a long journey and has eaten only two meals since arriving. Brosseau, on leave August 7 to September 7, was redirected to Topeka and faces transportation delays. They fear walking to Leavenworth to rejoin their regiment if help does not arrive.
Paris report says Colonel Esterhazy fled France after a warrant. A wide war department probe found forged letters claiming German Emperor support for Dreyfus. Kaiser’s denials were ignored, strengthening Dreyfus’s presumed innocence while Esterhazy faces embezzlement charges and flight from money troubles.
New York dispatch reports ex senator Manderson offered fifth seat on the peace commission after Justice White and Senator Gray declined. Late word says he would accept, with little time to find a suitable Democrat and avoid further embarrassment to the action.
A private telegram from London confirms a Pekin foreign office statement that the message does not necessarily indicate Li has been deprived of power. The dispatch notes the ambiguity persists despite the assertion.
Washington Sept 3 The president named Senator George Gray of Delaware as the fifth member completing the peace commission alongside Day Davin Frye and Reid The move adds Democratic representation and may prompt Gray to leave the Ancho American commission Gray is a longtime senator from Delaware born 1840 Princeton graduate and former Delaware attorney general The commission will meet around Sept 16 in Washington before departing for Paris to present the administration line General Miles and others visited the White House during the cabinet meeting and a brief discussion followed with no extended war talks planned
The Cincinnati encampment opened with aerial patrols and moved to the election of officers by acclamation. Senior vice commander-in-chief W C Johnson of Cincinnati, commander-in-chief Dav Ross of Delaware, surgeon general Dr Merce of Nebraska, and chaplain-in-chief Col Tucan of Indianapolis were chosen. A delegation from the National Association of Army Nurses presented greetings as committee reports were read and adopted.
A light frost hit from Dodge City to La Junta in the early morning, causing local concern for crops. In Arkansas City, John A. Gorman of Washington and Miss Katharine Connor of Pawhuska, LT, wed today, with Dr. Germain Wie once with the Indian commission cited in context of social circles.
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