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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1898

Page

2

Bryan Missed At Home In Nebraska Fall Campaign

Sept 14 at Linenin Nebraska Bryan telegraphed to state administration that he will not be in time for the fall campaign. Fusion forces leaders are exasperated by the Oliver division of privates and officers in Col. Bryan's command. Governor Holcomb has asked the War Department and Nebraska's Washington congressional delegation to urge posting the Silver battalion, but no formal declaration has been made.

Linenin Neh Col Bryan Nebraska Cambaleen Funion Miots Oliver Col. Bryan Holcomb War Department Nebraska Congressional Aucention Washington New York Army Wew Department Secretary of War Otey Santiego Cherasan Gettlins Othes Strikita la Gioney Ubin City Larewat Col. Wilson Department of the East Macriege Murphy Senate United States Taos State Board of Otto Kampner Assembly

Modest Women Mar Denotation of Women Saffered by Regulator Ad

Fragmented OCR text describes a patent remedy claim for female disorders. Mentions Bradfield's Female Regulator, touted as standard for women’s ailments, sold by druggists at a dollar per bottle. Company listed as Seadfield Regulator Co. Atlanta.

Bradfield Seadfield Regulator CO Atlania

Appeal in vain over pay rules for wounded soldiers

A New York dispatch denounces army pay rigidity that leaves soldiers on furlough unpaid while awaiting special orders from Washington. It cites Col Wilson and the War Department, detailing months of back pay, harsh red tape, and hardship for maimed and hospitaled servicemen awaiting funds and transportation home.

President of Guatemala Elected by Phenomenal Majority

Telegraph from Guatemala reports a near unanimous victory for the president elect in the first week of September. Minister Hunt telegraphs Washington that the election produced an overwhelming margin and reflects strong support for the new Guatemalan leader.

Guatemala Washington Hunter State Department

Guatemala elects Cabrera as president in landslide victory

Manuel E Barrada Cabrera wins the presidency in Guatemala with 415,026 votes to Castillo’s 316,000 amid a record turnout. The assembly meets on the 15th to declare results and inauguration is set for the 33rd. Cabrera, 41, is praised as a peaceful, capable leader ending military rule.

Manuel Ebarrada Cabrera San Cabrera Castilla Cabrera Castillonee Franchine National Assembly Cabrena Guatemala Hunter

Johnson v Johnson Divorce Case Ends With Judge Lecture

Judge Hazen heard two hours of testimony in the Johnson divorce suit and dismissed both parties with a stern warning. W Johnson, a printer, married in 1983, has two children. Mrs Johnson charged drunkenness and abuse, while Mr Johnson claimed her infidelity. She said she married him to reform him and admitted past acts of striking and splashing water. Evidence included allegations of visits by women of bad character and Mr Johnson's drinking. The judge criticized the couple as unfit parents and denied the divorce to both sides, warning that custody could be awarded to a single parent if behavior did not improve.

Hazen District Court Johnson W. Johnson John

Abandons Soldier's Body Coffin Sent From Montauk

In New York a coffin bearing Private Martin Litis of Company F Third Infantry, died at Montauk on September 3 from fever. The body, prepared for burial and boxed for shipment, lay abandoned at the West Twenty third Street station, with a plate showing his name and age.

Montauk New York Enereg Tvanta Ee

Yawn Dislocates Jaw In Peculiar Accident

Niles Michigan September 14 Hent Woodford stretched and yawned badly cracking his jaw so it could not close or speak. Relatives summoned two doctors and two men to help wrench the jaw back into place as he endured intense agony before the limb was set.

Niles, Mich Hent Woodford Woolfonl

Gold Hunters Come Home From Klondike Exodusing Tacoma News

Several thousand weary gold hunters prepare to leave Dawaun with enough provisions to last winter. Klondikers arriving, exodus expected this month as at least 1,000 overland departures are planned. J G Thogard travels to Washington to press for a government mint at Circle City for deposits and raft security. Dr P W Plehn resigns from the Blue Rapids state health board to move away.

Tacoma Wash Dawaun Klondikera Overland J. G. Thogard Krondtker Washington Noge Circle City United States Treasury Plehn P.W. Plehn Blue Rapids Leedy State Board of Health

Pastor In A Sad Plight Raised By War Time Wreck

The Rev Charles Herald described in distress with body starved and clothes torn after months in a relief camp near Egmont Key Florida. He suffered neglect and faintly recovered. army and navy aid, led by Drign Rey, oversaw his care as he faced a shadow of his former strength and humility amid reports of camps and suffering. Joseph Miluourns, pastor of a ward Beech er church, urged cautious war management and imperial control, noting a need for space to ease suffering and avoid further encroachment.

New Driign Reybe Ieee Lfe

Twenty Gunboat Boats Secured in Cuban War Vessels

Boston dispatch reports preliminary peace negotiation outcomes with twenty gunboats escaped destruction now U S property. Vessels include nine under 100 tons and armed with one heavy gun and a Maxim Nordenfelt gun. Many craft to serve in Cuban patrols or revenue cutter duties, with key names and locations noted.

Boston Sae Yislone Arauiin Tradera Fee Fiochi Bateittte Margarit Vigia General Hines Intrepida AERC Olifuegos Femaindez Batabano Tunes Havana Wei Ant Trang Coast Patrol Jt Ie Tra Revenue Cutter Service

General Fitzhugh Lee Seeks Senate Backing in Richmond Race

In Richmond on January 14, General Fitzhugh Lee reports assurances from Washington that President Moody and the administration back his bid for the United States Senate. Campaign figures mention Anita Pee Erwit and Grover rere funds while Senator Martin leads the Democratic organization backing other candidates. Lee’s support hinges on party factions and alignment with core elements of the party.

Richmond Fitzhugh Lee Washington Moistnney United States Anita Pee Erwit Tee Grover Rere Cleveland Ie Lafleenes Martin Air Bed Commirkere Lee Eaundant Es Wuleu

Roosevelt Must Choose Between Independent and Republican Nominations

New York leaders pressure Theodore Roosevelt as Senator Platt rejects Roosevelts candidacy until he signals declining an independent bid. A split Republican ticket could risk voters backing independents, altering the balance of power in the state.

New York Platt Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Colonel Rosevelt Republicet Baratey Ena Msseblne Rooseelk Thas Republitas Fide’ Elchet Ican

Doctor Abbie G Hall Dies From Grief in Champaign

In Champaign Illinois Dr Abbie G Hall a respected medical practitioner died this morning believed to be from a broken heart. A former public health teacher in the county she studied medicine and became a family physician. Eight years ago she adopted her nephew Harry Derr and remained devoted to him. Recently she bought a farm near Ridgedale Mississippi and six weeks ago while visiting the farm he drowned in an accident. The shock overwhelmed her and she refused medicine, with no aid able to revive her.

Champaigh Abbie G. Hall Miss Hall Harry Derr Ridgedale Miss Ae Te

Randolph estate appointees named administrator

Leslie F. Randolph of Nortonville appointed administrator of A. M. Randolph estate valued at about $15 000 with appraisers named. The listing includes various names and districts in Nortonville and Musterton with administrative actions, plus references to related trust and property items. A separate note mentions Chicago Methodist ministers planning a message to the czar and a telegraph digest to President McKinley.

Leslie F. Randolph Nortonville A. M Randolph Ethan Gece Fieneetis Wsiara Alice Bisnis N Allon Georgian Noronville Tulle Ives Mustertons Taarry Apf Penthers Garretson Ater H. Horn George pHa J. W. Habcock Davis and . & Gineaureons Chicago Chicago Methodist Russia Cur McKinley Www. Co. T. U

Gold Democrats Alarmign New York Faithful Ahead of Convention

Albany dispatch reports Gold Democrats rising to watch the Syracuse state convention with focus on the money question as Silver Democrats press for full recognition. Murphy allies fear losing control of the Senate and aim to rally for Murphy’s reelection while targeting key districts.

Battle for NH Governor Nomination Heats Up

Boston reports a lively Republican contest for New Hampshire governor with Frank W. Rollins backed by most state papers and Franklin Worcester challenging. O G Greenleaf has dropped out amid questions over steam versus trolley influence and Boston and Maine railroad control. The Laconia Democrat opposes Rollins on national issues, alleging state officers and railroad commissioners are paid salaries by the B and M railroad.

Boston New Hampshire Frank W. Rollins E. H. Rolling & Co Concord Franklin Worcester O. 5 Greenleaf Hotel Vendome Granite State Isue Boston and Maine Railroad Rollins Laconia Democrat Natonal State Railroad Commission

Birmingham Steel Syndicate Plans New Ensley Mills

A Joll steel syndicate headed by J. W. Gates aims to build steel and wire rod mills at Ensley City near Birmingham. The venture, linked to Federal Steel, would cost between 2 million dollars and 2 million dollars and is expected to export output abroad. Another move by the Illinois Central advances into Alabama coal fields with executives John C. Welling T Harahan and Eo- to lead the effort.

Birmingham Joll+ steel _syndh Cleveland J. W. Gates Alabama Steel Ship- Building Company Ensley City Federal Steel Company Ensley Tliois Central Alabama John C. Welling T. Harahan

Fitzhugh authorized to secure stock for railroad

G B Fitzhugh of the Tilmots has been authorized by the secretary of state to secure subscriptions for stock in the Canton Aberdeen and Ashville railroad.

G. B. Fitzhugh The Tilmots Ral Etary of State Canton, Aberdeen and Ashville

Winter Crusade Planned by West Side WCTU

Chicsko September meeting of the West Side Woman's Christian Temperance Union discussed plans for a winter crusade to aid alcohol victims. Led by president Mrs Ananda Beekman the group meets weekly at 167 South Western Avenue under physician guidance, aiming to save lives. The eighth annual Third District WCTU convention will be at Oak Park Presbyterian Church with Mrs H L Clark in charge and speakers Miss Jane Adams Hull House, Mrs Helen Barker, and Katherine L Stevenson.

Chicsko West Side Woman’s Christian Temperance Union South Western Avenue Ananda Beekman Third District Woman's Christian Temperance Union Oak Park Presbyterian Church H. L. Clark Ives Jane Adams Hull House Helen M. Barker Bliss Katherine L. Stevenson

War an impossibility in view of nations common bonds

Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden warned that war between America and England is a political absurdity and moral impossibility. In his Sept lecture after a summer England trip he said ministers rather than the people stir up conflict and that England today differs from Pitt era. He noted English goodwill toward America and said Ireland faces obstacles but could secure goals if united with English government.

Columbus Ohio Washington Gladden England America Pitt and Castlereagh North Palmerston Satan Heaven Glidden Ireland

Green Opposed in Diocesan Bishop Selection

Report says opponents will present a letter to Rev Dr Thomas F E Green of Cedar Rapids urging withdrawal as chosen successor to the late Bishop Perry. Delegates from Davenport backed Green while others plan to appeal to the general convention in Philadelphia next month. If Green refuses, the dispute will be carried to the national body.

Dubuque Towa Nept. H Thomas FE. Green Cedar Rapida Davenport Perry Green Philadelphia

Expeditions Delayed by Severe Storm at St Michael

A harsh storm at St Michael forced two expeditions heading to reach headwaters of the Attesim to turn back. A party including W. H. Bueba ham H. J. Benson and M. L. Nier arrived from St Michael with a forty foot launch aimed at Btaflchaet Wesed while exploring streams and transporting supplies up the Yukon river. The storm wrecked several small craft and a large stern wheel steamer was driven high and dry on the beach.

Keukouk St. Michael W. H. Buebaham H. J. Benson M. L. Nier Yukon River Insylvania Company

Murderer Ends His Wife and Sister in Grand Rapids Tragedy

Tenra Badgerow a Georgetown Ottawa county farmer killed his wife and her sister after a quarrel and then fatally stabbed himself. He attacked at their father’s home then fled to his mother’s farm before ending his life in a barn.

Grand Rapids Mich Tenra Badgerow Georgetown Ottawa County Alesworth Sinil Bane Lucy Alesworth

Examining Accounts In U S Land Office And Marshal Service

Government inspectors review the accounts of the clerk of the United States district court the U S marshal and the U S land office in the city. General C W Pare of Vernon and Mr Pinto Mountjoy of Washington are conducting the audit, part of routine biannual checks of federal offices in the west.

Tyntted Staten District United States Marshal United States Land Office City C. W. Pare Vernon, Til Pinto Mountjoy Washington, Ltd West

Tape Depot Contract Aims Cofferville Depot Completion

Swanson of Cofferville says a new depot building will be completed within the next week with a waiting room ticket office and press office. The project targets a November 1 finish date and includes air service plans and a street layout.

Cofferville Kan World Belek Ab Air Sormancas

Chicago to form new government plan through fines commission

Chicago moves toward reform with a resolution creating a nine member commission to draft an entirely new city government. Six appointees come from the mayor and three from the county commissioners as the plan contemplates consolidating town, city and county authorities.

Chicago

Misfortune in Kotzebue Sound Islanded Gold Lure

Port Townsend reports from Sept 14 that W Strong arrived on the Garonne with wreckage near Unamik Past. The find resembles a schooner, but no identifying marks. He notes Kotzebue Sound has yielded no gold despite thousands chasing riches, with 40,000 dollars of supplies abandoned on the beach. A number of schooners moor to the sound and more men trek toward transport. hopes of gold persist at stream headwaters, though prospects fade.

Port Townsend Wash W. ©. Strong Michael Garonne Unamik Strong Kotzebue Sound Korsebue

Intense Suffering Healed by Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets

A physician reports a remarkable cure of chronic dyspepsia after using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The patient, long troubled by acid, pain, poor appetite, and weight loss, improved dramatically after four doses and gained 10 to 12 pounds. The ad touts safety for all ages and claims a universal stomach remedy by Stuart Co.

Dr. Redwell Stuart Stuart Co Arumglere

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