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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1898

Page

6

Anarchist Manifesto Spread Sparked Milan Arrests

A Revolutionary Committee manifesto in Milan called for death to the king. A recent arrival from Switzerland was seized in Taian and shouted defiance as police detained him. Crowds clashed briefly as officers attempted to place the suspect in custody, with casualties reported on both sides. Vatican press coverage noted a wave of unrest following similar events in Milan.

Rome Revolutionary Committee Mmilan Taian Switzerland Milan

Commission Arrives for Newfoundland Inquiry

Sir John Bramston and Admiral Sir James Erakines, with Earl of Westmeath, head a royal commission into the French shore question. They arrive at St Johns and will meet the colonial ministry to set the inquiry scope. Dispatches urge retaining Sir Herbert Murray as governor and disallowing the railway contract. The colonial office says the railway contract is a Newfoundland matter, not to be disallowed by imperial authorities.

St. Johns John Bramston James Erakines Earl of Westmeath Colonial Ministry British Coloniel Office Rapty Pets— Hone Herbert Murray Hield Hector McCallum Lagos Colonial Office Newfoundland

Concordia Delegation Seeks Uniform Jobbers Rates

Citizens from Concordia travel to Topeka to press a protest against four rival towns offering lower jobbers rates. The Missouri Pacific Union Pacific and others are cited as the carriers, with Walter Darington leading the Concordia party. Notable members include W H L Pepperell, Gomer Davies, A Sutherland, J H Cune, and John Stewart Bertwin, plus local business figures and a state senate candidate.

Concordia Topeka Kao Abjieno Marhattan Eepeise Cuncortia Fumon Aemenimat Missouri Pacific Ranta Pe Bustiurton & Buswar Reiver Union Pacific Deleeation Walter Darington W. HH. Ll. Pepperell Wate Central Gomer Davies Concordia Kanaan A. Sutherland J. H. Cune John Stew Bertwin Jolbine Sutherland Conterdin Cline Stewart Cloud Republic WA. Maher California

Kansas Live Stock Values Show Record Increase in 1897 98

Secretary Coburn completes state board statistics on Kansas live stock. Total value of slaughtered animals climbs to a record 1, a gain of over 11 percent from last year. Wool, poultry, and fur sales contribute to a statewide total of about 50 million, marking the largest increase in the state’s history.

Coburn State Board of Sericulture Kansas Boke Eerseee I Valle Ted Etaoin Tabi Sky

Empress Faces Guardless Escape Amid Art Theft Plot

An empress eludes guards during a tense arrest scene as Austrian detectives tail her to a Swiss stand. A ban on photographs of the Greek sculpture Die Craton, valued near a high price, sparks threats to her safety. The account hints at conspiracies around preserving a historic artwork and the danger to those involved.

Meteer Switsestand Glion White Thie Glen Tia Feuer Heath

Hillmon Case Plot Off Sets Barker at Lawrence

In a tangled report from court and local business, attorney Williams comments on the Willmon case and a new plan involving Barker. A separate dispatch notes Binger Herrmann traveling from San Francisco to Oregon to discuss California forest reserves and water supply with officials. Lawrence travel offers $105 via Santa Fe for Kaw Valley fair.

Ti Barker Lawrence Altorey Rearius Hide Williams Willmon Beran Willams Fis Hutrker Tate San Francisco Binger Herrmann United States General Land Offee Washington Oregon California Walleye Millico Etfo

24 Kansans Sick Commendations from Surgeon Leaders

Col Funston commends volunteer surgeons in San Francisco for tending troops overseas. Reports show 92 sick from the Seventh California and 24 from the Twentieth Kansas, with regimental hospitals crowded and a low overall mortality. Furloughs are issued to ease convalescence, while Funston lauds officers and doctors for their care and the men’s improving condition.

Col Funston San Francisco Division Hospital California Kansas Kansas Hoapital Kannee Funston Rafter Hallinan Smith Cotuny Funston Porket

Went Over the Falls and Other War Era Notices

A Philadelphia brewer Peter Schamm jumped at Mlazera Falls and died. Washington reports designate several field and general hospitals under the surgeon general. The Santa Fe announces Omaha return tickets at $6.30 with a fast ex position trail schedule from Topeka at 4:55 am.

Buffalo N. Y Peter Schamm Brewer Philadelphia Mlazera Falls Washington Post Washington Barracks District of Colombia Sternbers Sanger Chickamauga Park Ponce Porto Rico Surgeon General Army Omaha Santa Fe Topeka

Gomez Resigns as Cuban Army Commander

A report from Santiago de Cuba states General Maximo Gomez has resigned his command of the Cuban army to the government at Camagay and this resignation is reported as accepted. The move follows Gomez’s protests against American control of Cuban affairs and his view that passive submission would lead to the practical retirement of the Cuban republic and US domination.

Santiago de Cuba Lawton Maximo Gomez Camagay Gomez Dia Consus United States

George Gould Sees Unprecedented Prosperity Ahead

George J. Gould of New York sails home aboard the Teutonic amid an outlook of unprecedented prosperity. He expresses optimism on business, railroads, and the era to come, while saying little on the Philippine question or America's Cup plans beyond hoping the best boat wins.

London George J. Gould New York Gould Themes Lipton

Flags For Porto Rico

New York Sept 12 Lafayette post No 40 G AR of this city has ascertained that there are 48 public and private sellers in the island of Porto Rico. The post with the Convent of the Department proposes to sire each Oe These at American Nag. Funds are being raised and will be sent to the islet under the charge of the Junior ele s pony tlander who will visit schools and wit s ench a flag. This patriotic object originated with General Daniel Butterfield, commander of the post, who offered to hear the entire expense. It was though the better to have the Nags supplied under the auspices of the post and voluntary contributions from comretes.

New York Lafayette Post G. AR Porto Rico Churce Eles Pony Tlander Wits Daniel Butterfield Comretes

Two Regiments Remain At Camp Thomas In 72,000-Strong Army

From Chickamauga Park Georgia dispatches report that only two regiments of the Camp Thomas army remain at Chickamauga, with the Ninchanting infantry immune and volunteers still at large. General Breckenridge awaits orders as movement plans unfold, while 12,000 troops have left for other postings since April.

Thomas Chickamauga Park Cickaminiga Sinth United States Volunteer Infantry Breckenriden

Postmaster appoints Charles B. Stewart as substitute carer

Local report notes Postmaster Gurhrin naming Charles B. Stewart to serve as substitute carer at the post office. Nearby, ex Governor Samuel J. Crawford remains homebound after a bout of lumbago. A school janitor at Harrison Street School is described in local rumor as possibly Spanish. An American flag was hoisted today in an inverted position.

Gurhrin Charles B. Stewart Samuel J. Crawford Harrison Street

Where Are the Goods Fall Festival Props Missing

In a report from winter, $1,000 worth of Fall Festival properties belonging to Mrs. Sutton were transferred to the Committee of Fifteen. Items include silk costumes, floral gowns, parasols, baskets, nets, and sticks totaling around 2970.00. Mrs. Sutton is out of town and the Carnival Knights and Floral Committee seek to secure the items to fulfill needs.

Moe C. S. Sutton

Runaway horse injures Mrs Watkins and Mrs Ewan

Mrs Kate Watkins and her daughter Mrs T L Ewan were injured in a runaway on Harrison street yesterday. The horse became unruly, the trap overturned, and both women suffered non serious injuries though Mrs Ewan’s head was cut and her hand caught in the lines. The trap was demolished before the horse could be stopped.

Watkins Ewan Kate Watkins T. L. Ewan Harrison Street Siwan

SICK IN PORTO RICO NOW NUMBER 1 888 REPORTS

Washington reports to the War Department from Ponce Porto Rico on September 13 that there are 1886 sick soldiers about 14 percent with 177 typhoid 447 malaria 1262 other diseases. Two deaths show yellow fever origin at the quartermasters hospital. All ten are moved to camps as preventive steps are taken by General Henry.

Ponce Washington Porto Rico Quartermasters Hospital Henry Brooke Maja

763 Men Guilty In San Francisco Court Martial

The judge advocate reports 781 court martial trials since troops arrived, with 18 acquittals. Of the acquitted, five were regulars. Only thirteen serious cases occurred, and four of these involved regulars.

San Francisco Independent Division of Troupe Eihteen

Carnival Queen Sought From Hawaii for Topeka Event

The Hawaii Herald from Hilo notes a carnival queen selection, with Hawaii Indies considered. A social committee proposed naming a native Honolulu or Hilo woman, Bliss Anna Hose, to lead. she will travel to Topeka with a San Francisco escort for the carnival guest of honor role.

Karnival Knights David Martin F Hawaii Herald Hilo Hawaii Holt Hon Olu Indy San Francisco Hen Topeka Hawaiian Indies Middle West Prine Honolulu Mersin Wakefield Wilder Littie Andrews Bliss Anna Hose

Wheat Market Advances Amid Strong Cash Support in London and Chicago

Liverpool prices rise as wheat opens higher with strong cash demand. September bids edge up. Northwest markets show strength despite large crops. Chicago and St. Louis reports note steady hogs and cattle with weaker yet stable sheep demand. overall, prices climb as traders cover short positions.

Liverpool Sue Porters Continental Cables Gaza Chicas Con Zoho Iishele Breame Thore Hervous Endesvar

Fragments From a Classified Page Include Rent Ads and Help Wanted

A damaged OCR segment shows rent notices near Clay Street and nearby listings. Entries mention for rent rooms with furniture and an office suite, plus a want ad seeking an experienced worker. The text is noisy with partial phrases and misreads but preserves location hints and general classified items.

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