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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
5
The Mills-Adams Co of Michigan is named in a report as nominated for the Michigan legislature. The article notes clashes over Currant man Dingley family ties and hints at ambitions toward Congress, while sharply criticizing Cuban rebels and describing island conditions.
Trooper Julius Cars tenzen describes hospital conditions during the Santiago campaign. He recalls a single tent, scant supplies, and foul weather as he forded floods to reach his troop. Despite illness he pressed on, noting scarce medicine and harsh living.
The credentials committee reported about forty delegates misqualified for seats. Humboldt county proxies surfaced with questionable credentials, prompting demands to verify legitimacy. Chairman Webber and officials faced heated exchanges as the convention wrestled with seating decisions and potential fusion implications.
Joseph Leiter has cleared his wheat dealings and paid all creditors in full. Obligations to banks are cancelled and about 14,000,000 bushels of wheat have been liquidated since the voluntary assignment was announced nearly three months ago. Mortgages on Leiter estate property valued at about 5,000,000 dollars were given to achieve this.
A New York Post era column surveys the boarding house trend as the all in one dining table is replaced by private tables. It argues the change fosters privacy, reduces shared meals, and shifts boarders toward self contained living in a growing city. Strong historical tone and named social shift are noted throughout.
Fragmentary text describes attempts at an outing and test with references to reality and money. The piece evokes temptation, gossip, and fault-finding at a small table or social setting, noting opportunities to compare notes and avoid senseless chatter.
Mrs. Sarah Brumley longtime secretary of state during Cleveland's second term celebrated her ninety second birthday at her Harrison county farm. Friends from far and near visited and a meal was prepared by Mrs. Gresham Aunt Sarah. Despite advancing age she is described as spry as a cricket and likely to live many years more.
Washington September 9 Adjutant General Corbin blamed sensational newspapers for inciting a Mississippi regiment to attack its colonel. He cited editorials urging officers' deaths and accused the press of misrepresenting army management, warning such coverage could disorganize miltary forces and hinder future volunteer recruits. He argued soldiers are not babies and executive officers are not corrupt.
The article outlines a planned October observance in the United States led by McKinley and local officials to promote a Lafayette monument. Proclamations will spread through governors, state superintendents, and school networks, with church and parochial channels engaged to inform the public and recruit support.
New York physicians report a rare condition called Addison disease or bronze skin. A patient at a city hospital shows general languor and debility with weak heart action, the malady described as a skin and adrenal capsule disorder with a triangular kidney cover.
Pensions for Kansans include William H. Freeman of Russell Springs receiving 12 dollars. Haleane Taney Hossene and Cnacios P Hart from Rush Center get 38 to 10. Original widows V. Donovan of Kansas City, Milwaukee declares dividend. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul directors announce regular semi annual dividend of 2% on common and 5% on preferred stock.
A garbled note mentions The Kind You Have Always Bought and references familiar branding in a truncated, unclear passage. No concrete event, date, or people are readable to identify a full report or context.
Eddie Boat of 4235 South Oakley Avenue Chicago Illinois was advised by Major Appel to wait for the next war.
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