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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1898

Page

6

Maine Voters Quiet as Off Year Balloting Opens

In Maine the off year elections open quietly with light early voting. Republicans seek re election of Governor Powers and four congressmen Reed Dingrey Hurieldh and Boutelle, while Democrats trail with a small minority. In Portland voters show light turnout at mid morning and race dynamics show Republican gains likely but margins uncertain.

Portland Maine Governor Powers Messrs Reed Dingrey Hurieldh Boutele Vartland Samuel Dant Saco Luther WH. McKinney

Schools Open Today After Rain Delays in Tooeka

Rain kept many from attending the first day as Tooeka public schools reopened. At 8:30 this morning bells signaled the start of term with high attendance limited by wet weather. Superintendent Davidean reports expected enrollment rise. teachers reported to their posts and a long day of organizing grades followed.

Tooeka High Echoel Davidean Kansan Avenue L. D. Whittemore Viola Troutman Effie Graham Laura E. Ewing Anna Murphy Mary W. Doran Mary Barkley Bf, Hyer Alice B. Patterson Annie S. Douglas H. Heacock Lilian Freeman Bessie Houghton Elizabeth Davidson Edith Davin Grant E. A. Limerwell Princial Lenora Henry Chalt Timey Mabel Milles Nelile Lercher Magetta Burdge Anna Kellvy Roberts Shyder Ellen Hearthurg Bertin White Muud Patter Monroe School Fred Roundtree Prince Celet Mary West Neinpal Anna K. Palmer Elis H. Smith Florence Griost Harriett Methuy Laura D. Hailey Julld S Tripp Aliee McCoy Washington J_ Li Harrington Princiay B Ridley L. M. Jamison Julia B. Abbott Quincy W. H. Wright Leonora Henry Harriett van Amhurch Low Nash Grace Root Jonnie Clarkson Annis Banks Laura Holland Ada Fulcher Kate F. Smith Linesin M. L. Field Beth Warner Half the Edith Moore Carrie Goddard Lotie Johnston Maude Hishop Dollie I Martin Ann& Payne Jessie Donnell Janet T. Clelend Bigodie Stewart Hramer J. Hi McBride Priggioni Daisy@Munter Fannie George Eva Schley Margaret Hagsart Marlon Lewis Bessie Maxwell Mary K. Cochran van Buren Jean M. Hay Lowman Hill Elizabeth Samson V. Leeper Callie Newell Ida M. Zellers Sumner School Anne F. Montieth Mary Walker Gertrude Wi- Mii Aa Bost Prigeten Liao Tmes Ab Puckerme McCumptel Aiargarer & Suehe Mark Wimpbell Sacra Westerling Nella Sisier J. M. Struel Mle. Price Potrehosl Ehaubeth ‘Tharp Or Laubwan Teadore EK Adh Macferran

Emperor mourns as news of tragedy spreads worldwide

The Chicago Record reports on official mourning and public reaction after a royal tragedy. D W Hastman commands a veterans camp session with ceremonies at a casino, while other events and addresses mark the week. Condolences pour in from monarchs and leaders across Europe as the court declares six months of mourning.

Reunion and Peace Jubilee Programme for Topeka GA R Meet

The G A R reunion in Topeka September 26 to 29 unveiled a draft programme at the Commercial club rooms. Speakers include A W Smith McPherson J A Dunsmore Phayer Charles B Graves Emporia W H Smith Maryeville and E R Ridgely Pittsburg with campfires, music by Modoc club and jubilee singers. The Ladies of the GA R announce flexible scheduling and further changes may occur.

D. W. Hastman Quexters Dy “Isl Cominlites Charset Weed J. Eres Kaasear Charles A. Fellows Ees America Forever Modoc Sts J. W. Leedy Soldiers and Sailors of Music D. W. Bastman Veterans Camp Nee Oes Castie A. Madicon W. FB. Henry Kansas City Mustcanena City G. AR Topeke Bel Dewey Garfield Park Tupeia Modoc Club A. W. Smith McPherson J. AL. Dunsmore Phayer Charles B. Graves Emporia W. H. Smith Maryeville E.R. Ridgely Pittsburg Band Jubilee Singers Ladies of the Goa Mra Emmn Wall of Lawrence Cartrides Topeka Emma Dutton Winkels Frances Wood Eastman Rimpoka J. P. Burris Ottawa T. J. Anderson Wilson Beatrice J.’ Churchill Ladies of the GA. R John Martin Wm. Warner Missouri Gar James A. Sexton Uloks J.B. Stone W. T. McCarty Emporik Gen. Woc PB. Breckenridge Kentucky

Empress of Austria Mortem Exam Details Fatal Wound

Geneva Sept. 12 The port mortem examination of the late empress of Austria following her assassination on Saturday by an Italian anarchist named Lachheni Lachesi or Luigini shows the weapon transfixed the heart with a three and one third inch penetration and a wound one sixth of an inch wide. Her majesty walked 50 yards to the steamer, attributed to her strong will and natural energy.

Geneva Switzerland Austria Lachheni Lachesi Luigini

Vienna in Mourning Plans for Empress Elizabetht’s Funeral

Vienna reports funeral arrangements for Empress Elizabetht who was assassinated in Geneva. Remains expected in Vienna next Thursday with a state funeral on Friday and interment on Saturday. City flags at half mast. theaters and amusements suspended. Archdukes and Archduchess Maria Valerie arrived at Schoenbrunn. Emperor Francis Joseph reportedly headed to Geneva by special train, though earlier reports claimed otherwise. Crown Princess Stephanie, unsettled by Darmstadt events, has been summoned.

Vienna Elizabetht Geneva Maria Valerie Schoenbrunn Francis Joseph

Disowned by sons after Liberty lynching inquest

A coroner's inquest in Liberty Missouri found that Benjamin Sores died at the hands of unknown parties after a lynching outside a saloon last night. The body will be buried at the county's expense. Two sons of the lynched man were present but threaten to keep care of the remains. The family declares their father disgraced and disowned him in life and death. Public reaction remains numb to the lynching.

Liberty

Fire in Cincinnati Destroys Rush Building Area

A downtown Cincinnati blaze at the Rush building on Second Street, home to the Xenton Baking Powder company, caused estimated losses of 875000 with full insurance. Firefighters contained the flames within the original limits after a prompt response, narrowly avoiding a larger disaster.

Cincinnati Rush Xenton Baking Powder Second Street

Hungarian Diet Acts Meets and Passes Resolutions

Budapest September 12 both houses of the Hungarian diet met in extraordinary session. A large crowd of mourners and students lined the route to the legislative palace as banners waved in sorrow. The president of the chambers opened proceedings amid the outpouring of national grief.

Budapest Hungary Wey

Royal decree and Hungarian maneuvers noted in session

The assembly adopted motions befitting the deva sion and adjourned after the diet. A royal decree was issued today signaling new developments in Hungarian military maneuvers and state affairs.

CANNOT BE EXECUTED Laws of Switzerland Prevent Capital Punishment

In Berne Switzerland on September 12 the Empress beloved by Europeans was killed by an assassin. The federal council planned an extraordinary session to decide measures. The killer must be tried under cantonal law which forbids capital punishment and prescribes life imprisonment as the harshest penalty.

Switzerland Berne Spritzerland

Empress of Austria Unaware After Assault Says Witness

Geneva report describes the Empress of Austria as unconscious only briefly after the attack. A lady in waiting recalls the empress asking if she felt pain, replying she did not know and believing it was fright. The empress remained upright, walked to the steamer, and only later fainted, unaware of being stabbed.

Austria Geneva Septi

A Cousin of the Empress Wires Condolence

Baron Waldeck de Villeneuve a cousin of the late Empress of Austria in the Seventh Immune Regiment at Jefferson Barracks wires condolence to Emperor Joseph of Austria in Vienna. He reads news of the Geneva assassination in the papers and signs his message with sincerity. Before coming to the United States he was a baron in the Mentena court of the emperor.

St. Louis Waldeck de Villeneuve Jefferson Barracks Empress of Austria Geneva Emperor Joseph of Austria Vienna

Empress Laid in Mortuary Chamber as Charity Sisters Pray

In Geneva on September 12 the empress body lies in a triple coffin within a mortuary chamber. Sisters of Charity keep constant vigil around the bier, kneeling in prayer for the departed soul near a prayer table bearing the rosary and crucifix.

Sisters of Charity Geneva Suveral Sisters of Charity

RHEA'S WEEK OF GRIEF AND SUPERSTITIONS

Miss Gay Rhea recalls a week of theater trouble including a chorus member’s breakdown a fall on stairs a drunken dismissal and a manager quitting She cites superstition as guiding her misfortunes noting a whistled farewell to a staffer and a black cat omen in Topeka while defending belief in fate.

Miss Gay Rhea Crawford Theater Rabbit Topeka Black Cat Miss Rbea Stanley ‘Wall Wes Hennbil

Market report shows wheat slight fall amid large northwest arrivals

Wheat opened weaker as large northwest receipts of 1403 cars weighed on values. Prices drifted in Minneapolis before late gains in the quarter. Traders limited by competition and orders, with December futures under pressure as shipments last week contrasted with the prior period.

Serait Minneapolis Ofterviee Etienne

Chicago market report and livestock prices summary

A dense market summary notes Chicago hog and cattle receipts and prices, with mixed futures for wheat and corn. It lists bid ranges, regional receipts from Kansas City and Omaha, and mentions weather forecasts for Kansas City, Ravine, and surrounding areas impacting trade.

Duluth Minneapolis Cork Vital Kansas City Vicins Tyger Keanna Wiest Ieee

Auction Notice Mixed Fragments from City Column

Fragmentary listing seeks sale of North och oh mek Poles cales and Es Shorthorn calves. WANTED A room for a young lad with cat. Seek return mail and furnished rooms at Ti Van Buren. Details unclear due to OCR garble but items reference livestock, lodging, and contact notes.

Soung Lad Adirees J Ti van Buren

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