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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1898

Page

8

Where They Were Sorn

The second biennial report of Hutchinson officers lists race origins for 194 entrants. Birthplaces include Arkansas California Colorado Indian Territory Ohio New York Nebraska Mexico and many others with 194 born outside the United States and ten born outside the U.S. overall origins show a diverse spread.

Hutchinson Arkands Cicifornia Colorado Indian Territory Towa Fouirteen Tlinals Todiana Kentucky Kansas Louisiane Micchigan Missourithree Bississippi Montana Mexico New York Ne- Draskh Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia Seht Texas Wiscuksin Austrian Canaita Zheland Ures Germany Syeltacrland Wales United States

Stanley Club Petition Circulates Among Emporia Railroad Men

Emporia on September 19 reports petitions circulating among Lyon county railroad workers and citizens to form a Stanley Richter Railroad Club. The signers pledge to support William E. Stanley and Harry Richter for governor and lieutenant governor, organize a club, and call a meeting to complete the group for the fall campaign.

Emporia Stanley and Richter Club Lyon County William E. Stanley Harry Richter Mead Stanley Chub Em- Peoria

Row Over a Feather at Sprinen Reunion

During the reunion there last week an Indian living near the Seneca reserve had a large valise with clothes, $5 in money and a big feather stolen from his camp. A day or so later a young man named Frank Maxfield of Empire was seen walking away with the booty.

Sprinen Comfors Ttle Maxfield Empire

Is It Curable Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief

Advert reads Pyramid Pile Cure claims to cure hemorrhoids rapidly. It asserts tumors shrink instantly and inflammation eases with simple perusal and no hospital care needed. Manufactured by Pyramid Pile Co, selling 38 cents per bottle.

Pyramid Pile Co Marstad Mien Dru

Stolen Feather Charge Leads to Arrest in Memphis Depot

A boy reported a feather theft to his mother, prompting a complaint to officers. Maxfield was arrested on the robbing charge after claiming the feather was found at Memphis spur depot near the reunion ground. He denies the accusation, threatens to sue the reunion association and the arresting officer for damages.

Maxfield Memphis Seunion Reunion Association

Lawrence Alive After Oxford Hotel Shooting

Denver Sept 30 W H Lawrence of Cleveland is alive but in critical condition at St Luke's hospital. A bullet pierced his left lung causing other internal injuries after he refused to give Florence Richardson alias Florence Montague more money and said he would leave her. Her mother is believed to live in Albion or Alpena Michigan.

Denver Col W. HW. Lawrence Cleveland Oxford Florence Richardson Florence Montague St Luke's Hospital Albion Alpina Mich

Bailey and Miss Smedley Wed at Rosemond Home

In Pana Ul dated Sept 20 Charles H Bailey and Miss Lucy Smedley were married at the bride’s Rosemond home. The groom’s brother David W Salley, arriving from Colorado, claimed a 17000 inheritance from their father’s estate and asserted entitlement under a will provision requiring returns within two years of the father’s death. The father died in March.

Pana Charles H. Bailey Lucy Smedley Rosemond David W. Salley Colorado Davideft

Hospital on wheels to serve on Missouri Kansas Texas line

The Nonpitel car built for the MK&T railway at ten thousand dollars will enter service next month. It includes a drug store operating room wards and an office for surgeons. The hospital on wheels will travel from Sedalia Missouri to Texas transporting employees too injured for coaches.

Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Sedalia Texas

Requisition Honored for Suspected Killer Return

Governor Stevens of Missouri honored a requisition today at the governor's office for the return of Ham Morrow from Galena to Jasper County. He is wanted for allegedly attempting to kill Fannie Cole with a knife. Deity Sher i Le W Winter delivered the papers in Topeka. London report notes Curzon facing a challenge after his visit to India.

Stevens Missouri Governors Office Ham Morrow Galena Jasper County Fannie Cole Sheri le W. Winter Topeka

Insurance Lawyer Denounces Blackmail Claim in Tornado Insurance Row

Thomas Bates of Hates & Hard ins contends in Chicago that Connecticut case records show State Superintendent Webb McNall blocked tornado insurance by charters. Bates testified he sought legislative acts to broaden charters, offered $100 pay to Quinton & Quinton if they presented the matter, and said McNall would permit tornado business upon removal of certain forms.

McMalt Chicago Times Herald Thomas Bates Hates & Hardins Connecticut Webb McNall Khannas Shawan Niet McNall Chicago Topeka Tornady Kansas McNeall Quinton & Quinton Com Atformers McNair

Troop Movements From Camp Thomas And Hospital Reports

Regiments including the Second Kentucky and the Second Arkansas will depart from Camp Thomas on Monday not today as planned. Only the Sixth United States Volunteers and remaining hospital units stay at Chickamauga. Grigsby's Rough Riders head home by the hundreds from Liberty. A sham battle on Snodgrass Hill mirrors Civil War scenes while generals Sanger Mattock and Roe release findings criticizing hospital conditions as inadequate with poor staffing and locations.

Chickamauga Park Tenn Camp Thomas Kentucky Arkansas United States Volunteers Chickamauga Grigsby Rough Riders Liberty Snodgrass Hill Sanger Mattock Roe Breckenridge

Army mismanagement on Salisbury plain cited in press

London reports allege inadequate War Office catering led to privations for Salisbury plain soldiers. Overcrowded prisons echoed illness and injuries, while some prisoners preferred prison to harsh treatment. Health warnings target rising use of American chewing gum in east London. Winnie Davis gravely ill. doctors plan consultations. Cotton conditions decline since August. Santa Fe announces Omaha return fare and schedule.

London Salisbury Plain War Office Thomas Lupton Seltiers Kuow East End

Topeka News Snapshots Roundup of Local Updates

A miscellaneous Topeka column notes tennis season end, school openings, faculty changes, and local business shifts. Items include Ex-Councilman Whaley selling books in Denver, Jones leaving the K K minstrels, and Santa Fe officials traveling between states. Also reported are crop price talks, jail heat plans, and local events at the Omaha exposition.

HW. C. Miner Omaha Bethany Collees Coucilman Whaley Denver Rossville Chas Joshn Columbian W. A. Hodges Ta Fe Topeka Crop Wright Edison Commission Davidson A.M. Roberts Wanamaker Ernest Simin Car Service Department Santa Fe Hoyt Ive Jones K. K H. ©. Dietrich Hall Lithographing Company Lottie Bowes Charlotte Crane The Dramatice News Col. Alexander Sty Clay Center Kansas Jack Rabbit Packing Company Sam Langworths Soldiers’ Relief Society of Kanxaa Salvation Army Hospital Nannia Lane Lexington Fred

Unclear Filing of Topeka Trip After Rodgers’ Release Offer

A fragment describes a man taking charge and offering to take Rodgers to Topeka for release. They arrived, a bogey rider fled, and the man reportedly disappeared after obtaining 370. The text lacks clear identities and full context.

Topeka Rodgers Burca

Parents Seek Return Of Child From Gerry Society

In Harlem, Magistrate Mead was urged to compel the Geary Society to produce Alphea Campbell, believed wrongfully held. Mrs. Mary Campbell and husband seek custody after the child was moved between care homes, with the father promising to spend 50000 for retrieval. The Gerry Society claims the child is ill and unavailable.

New York Mead Harlem Geary Society Alphea Campbell Mary Campbell Thirty-eighth Street Eighth Curtis Gerry Society Campbell Supreme Court

Army gun tests to compare calibers at Montauk Point

Washington dispatch reports a panel of ordnance officers will hear expert opinions from regular army officers who served at Santing Tyim on the merits of the 3-caliber rifles versus the 9-caliber Acrag-Jorgensson and other rifles in use. The inquiry also covers Mauser rifles used by Spain and naval artillery, aiming to assess efficiency and performance in field conditions.

Washington, Or H—Weveral Flagler Ohlet Montauk Point Santing Tyim Bantu Mic Orchard Lake Bova West Point Echouts Celene Heyl U.S Army oThik Academy Stil J. M. Lee U. S. Army Fn Ware Department Michigan Military Academy Orchard Lake America Bureau of Education Washington, D.C J. Sumner Rogers Michigan

Exultant Britain after Khartoum victory and far east diplomacy

The British triumph at Omdurman and Khartoum under General Kitchener sparks widespread exultation in Britain. Commentary notes improved mood, praise from American press, and perceived British victory over rivals. Diplomatic gains in the Far East and a reshaping of China policy are cited as evidence of triumph.

Tondan Omdurman Khartoum Herbert Kitchener Great Britain Germany South Africa Li Hung Chang Far East

Russian observer notes naval engine weaknesses in Spanish fleet

Washington Sept 10 The Russian naval attaché Prince Levin who observed Allied ships near Sanitingo argues that beyond gunnery the Spanish warships show weak engine room discipline while US vessels suffer few machinery failures due to naval engineers oversight. He cites reliance on mechanical tutors and calls for more practical steam machinery instruction at Brest and Annapolis.

Washington Prince Levin Ataantic Sanitingo Nvy United States Lievin Naval Engineer Corps Navy Department Ounnister Lockeroy Brest Maval Annapolis Cuets Hugo

Impaled on Meat Hook in Brady's Back Room

Obe Harris sustained a severe hand injury at Brady's when he reached for meat in the back room. He slipped on the steps, grabbed a meat hook with his left hand, and the hook tore flesh and damaged tendons before his hand released from the hook.

Winfield Harris Bac Brady's Mr. Harris

Milk Sickness Claims Lucy Smith in Pana Death

Miss Lucy Smith daughter of Commissioner J Houston Smith died of milk sickness at Pana on Sept 10. The family then faced imminent illness as both parents at risk. Advertisement promotes Reges Diarrhoes Balsam as a soothing remedy for diarrhea and summer complaints, claiming fast relief and cure.

Lucy Smith J. Houston Smith

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Harper’s Weekly Spain Rufus F.zogbaum Carlton ¥. Chapman Frederic Remington T. de Thulstrup W. A. Rogers Clyde D. ¥. Hunt Bantiers Brittas Army EERLY Frank D. Miller John F.bass O.k.davis Philippines John Fox, Jr Harper & Brothers Franklin Sq Europe Stanley Club Baxter Springs Lawrence Easy Alaska Pontafice Department Northern Point Burlington Jose Dum Sumer George N. Curzon Foreign Son Poe Meare India Beltish Winnie Davis Narragansett Pier R. T John A. Wilcox Geo, Burghart Linda R. Haines Polk School Waynesville Karnivel Knights Salvation Army J. B. Trinder Syracuse City Board of Education 8. R. Ricuhy J. M. Crawford Crawford Ciroulk Harry Coreen Clarke Jones Carrie Bellmayer Henry Bellmayer Peter Lewis Sells Howel Jones Ware District Court U. S. Circuit Court Wille Sells Atchison Water Company Atchison County District Court Court of Appeais FH. Price A. B. McCurdy Sutton Justice Court Hie Lute Wikidsl Twenty-second Kansas Regiment Leavenworth George Rodgers Nebraska Oklahoma Burns U. S England Vanity Fale EOC Kansas State Agricultural College Agricultural General Scientific Gallege Book Store Thos. E. Will Cor. Fifth Pierre Sts Manhatten, Kane Washburn College Topeea, Kansas Railroads College Ountry GEO M. Herrick the State Journal
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