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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1898

Page

6

Delay of the Spanish Commission in Havana Causes Uncertainty

Rumors persist that a real Spanish Cuban frictions exist, but officials deny any accord with the United States. The delay stems from tensions over a Spanish naval detachment and a late arrival of a steel steamship, while Ambassadors noted ceremonial salutes and misunderstood gestures during a confusing sequence of events in Havana.

Havana Key West Fla Commission United States Princesa of the Asturias United States Collers Mate Unite Spaig Alfie Nti Hich Tafe Marto Mion Thie Port Nyre Ue Spardete Cimmissionery Cist

Officers Arrived Aboard Concho From Porto Riva

Complete list of officers and men aboard the Concho includes Major General Tenephet Witswrt and staff of the First division, First Army Corps, plus Union engineers, artillery, and volunteers. The voyage faced strong head winds and heavy cross seas but all remained in good health and later proceeded to the Pennsylvania railway wharf Jersey after quarantine.

New York Tenephet Witswrtta Asing Corps First Army Corpe Apa Eny United States Engineers Dattallon Bitenourt Tnitiana Pennsylvania Wilson'n Hits Majora McMicheel Crate Carlton Vurnedor Hoyle Woodburs Plaine Allens Hewitt Gardner Wound Latrobe Lamar Illins Leeutentote Mack Titus Husene Grifin Pirst Gondho Wesperralit Pennsylvania Railway Wharf Jersey

Our Great Canal Conference on Nicaragua Ditch

Report from Colon on September 15 via Galton describes Ed Ward Craivers and Ward Yehe of Chicago and Frank Washburn of New York City visiting Managua to discuss a new contract tied to the canal project. They urge immediate antifomenting measures to curb infectivity along the proposed Panama canal line and note attendees Royer and Parrett of the Panama Canal Company bound for New York en route to France aboard the Sigrprmee Finance.

Nicaragua Colon Galton Ed Ward Craivers Chicago Ward Yéhe Washburn York City Managua Nicara Panga Canal Wreneer Royer Roton Parrett Panama Canal New Fork

W S Float to Represent Modern Daily News At Festival

In Festival week Friday parade in the city will feature a float modeled as a battleship. W. wl Rwcines will have two big tanks in the parade depicting a modern daily newspaper. The float carries the message A O U W Battle In Protection and will involve lodge contributions and conservation displays.

Rwcines U. W. Battleabin

Water Works Election Set for November 5 by Mayer

A brief notice indicates a Water Works election is to be called for November 5 by Mayer, following prior discussions and recitations about the selection date. The item records the official action and impending vote without additional details.

Mayer Aes

Waterworks dispute to be clarified before election

Citizens learn of a Saturday meeting before the election to explain the waterworks affair in Topeka. Attorneys will outline the situation with the water company history and the drive for a circular, while talks address price disputes and possible condemnation if no agreement is reached.

Toreka Llanly Topeka Water Company

Otis a Diplomat Wins Aguinaldo Support

Washington reports General Otis has won the confidence of Aguinaldo with insurgent forces withdrawing in parts. Aguinaldo asks a few days to complete detachments and punish officers, over 2,000 already pulled back. No concessions granted, strict compliance with the 5th instant demands required. Manila quiet as Spanish prisoners are confined within the walled city.

Aguinaldo Washington Otisay War Department Manila Mani Bualnese Otis

One More Green Mound In Eansas Will Mark the Resting Piney

Sept 15 report lists Private J. D. Hancroft of the Twenty-first Kansas as the twelfth Camp Hamilton death from typhoid fever. The Mingesote van was delayed. he departed for New Ulbe, Minn, to be monered out. Paymasters finished paying off at Hamilton and proceed to Admiston next.

Eansas Texington Camp Hamilton J. D. Hancroft Kansas Mingesote Jett New Ube Minn Hammiiton Admiston

Story of Sin in Loutaville Ky Tragedy at the Enterprise Hotel

Joseph FL Villier street car motorman, his two year old child, and a woman named Netlie McGuin were found dead in a hotel room in Loutaville. Notes suggest Villier shot the child after poisoning the mother with wine and then killed himself. Villier, a widower and motorman for the Louisville Railway, was 30, the child was his former wife’s, and the woman had once worked for him as a domestic.

Loutaville Joseph FL Villier Netlie McGuiin Enterprise Villier Loule~ville Cy Battery Company Vililer

McNalls affidavit explains why he sought to audit Connecticut Fire

Webb McNall state insurance commissioner describes reasons for ordering an examination of Connecticut Fire Insurance company accounts. He cites failure to file annual reports, suspected violations of the valued policy law, and incomplete department questions. Depositions in Chicago and New York raised issues of officer salaries and misstatements. A Kansas loss statement and a folded blank form are noted. A letter from Connecticut Fire president Moore praising Kansas inspectors is included. Funeral notice for B. F. Borrow at 1034 Monroe Street tomorrow at 1 p.m.

Connecticut Webb McNall Camaera Br. McNall Chicago Kansas Department Tla Amoratese Kansas Bien Kanesa Iossas Burt Meurance Company McNail McNails Moore Connecticut Fire Insurance Company Kansas Insurance Department W. Tatman D. ©. McCray

Church of the Good Shepherd tohold special services tonight

A telegram from Fresno, California, reports the death of Mrs. W. Gray, wife of a former resident of Topeka. Services include confirmation exercises at the Church of the Good Shepherd tonight with residents and relatives noted.

Church of the ‘Good Shepherd Innes Topeka Fresno Cal W. Gray Gray Tormerly Slater J. Bh. Jones

Buffalo Bill Show Arrives In Topeka For Two Days

Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show plan two days in Topeka with advance agent Major John M. Burke in town ordering preparations for next Monday’s appearance at the fair grounds. The act now features the Cuban Color Guard veterans and soldiers, Annie Oakley and Col. Cody, boosting the show’s appeal amid broader political chatter in the Sixth district.

Buffalo Bil John M. Burke Hustard Bill Topeka Fair Grounds Buffalo Bill Cuba Cuba Ubre Maison Square Garden Col. Cody Custer

Populists Seek Harmony in Sixth District Meeting

The Populist judicial committee of the Twenty third Judicial district will meet at Wakeeney to fill the vacancy caused by J C Rappenthal of Russell withdrawing as Populist candidate. The real aim is to reduce chaos in Sixth District politics by demanding the withdrawal of W G Hoffer, the Democratic nominee for Congress. The Twenty third judicial district comprises Russell, Ellis, Tree, Gove, Logan and Wallace counties.

JC Ruppenthal Fussellaunty Ruppanthal AW Gilkereven Maya City Tuppenthal Topeka Gilkerson Popullar State Committee Hoffer McCormick Congress Wakeetley Ruppenthal Cormick Bilis Toste Hotton Twenty-third Judicial Wakeeney Tomorrom J. C. Eappenttal Russell W. G. Hoffer Twentythird Ruesett Ells Treee Gove, Logan Wallace

Hecker Denies Secretary Will Resign After Detroit Trip

Washington September reports say Ta-Colonel Hecker of General Alger's staff returned from Detroit where he spoke with Low about the secretary. Hecker dismissed rumors of resignation and discussed the secretary's status as preparation for a later appearance. He plans to return to Washington by September 27.

Washington Hecker Alger Rai Detroit Low Ain Hila Washinatof

Funeral for Prank Morrows Ills to be Taken to Marshalltown

Mrs Frank Morrow in charge of the remains of Rudhand who died by his own action in his store early yesterday morning The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock at his late home 104 Some street The interment will be in Marshalltown Iowa This is Mrs Morrow s old home and in Marshalltown Frank Morrow fired before coming to this city The exact time and place for the service have not yet been decided

Marshalltows Laws Frank Morrow Santa Fe

Rough Rider Horses To Be Sold At Auction

Washington September New York riders seeking a keepsake for the rough Tigers will hear the War Department has ordered all horses at Montauk to be auctioned. Five riders under Colonel Hoveweli will manage the sale as the horses are shipped to New York by water. The auction aims to occur at the earliest feasible moment.

Washington Septia War Department Montauk Fleet Regiment United States Hovaeweli Wem York Thas Rity Ap

Asad Home-Coming Report From Two Points

War era dispatch notes daily arrivals of regiments from New York City or Montauk as troops return toward their camps following deployment. The brief item outlines steady troop movements and ongoing reinforcements with emphasis on homeward signals.

New York City Montauk Thale Two Pointe

Returning troops reshaping New York City amid war toll

Citizens witness daily departures and homecomings as regiments arrive wearing medals and fever leaves soldiers weak and exhausted. The war department struggle to supply feeds and clothing reflects ongoing sacrifice and national pride, a lesson voters cannot forget.

Public schools must admit five-year-olds, court rules

Superintendent Striker faced inquiries over excluding children aged five to seven from public schools. Attorney General Boyle ruled that no pupil over five can be deprived of constitutional rights, condemning boards that deny attendance and citing the 1876 law permitting temporary exclusion only for capacity, which does not apply to large cities.

Striker Sever Cai Torident Wolf Isaneax Runsos Mide Special Inquiry Stryker Wolf Boyle Socieal Priva Iipaet Board of Education Aye Bie Scool Board

Ohio Troops Pass Through Cincinnati on Way to Columbus

The Third Ohio volunteer regiment from Huntsville AMS travels via Louisville & Nashville to Pennsylvania and on to Columbus arriving sections at 3:15 p m. Afterward First Ohio volunteers from Jacksonville Frederick Hunt join in Cincinnati. Colonel Lee of the Sixth Infantry leads at Pytrbomas with preparations for a greeting.

Ohio Cincinnati Ohio Volunteer Hunteville Ams Louisville & Nashville Pennsylvania Columbus Coll Hunt Jacksonville Cel. Lee Sixth Infantry Ptyrbomas

Market Report From The State Journal Weathered Grain Summary

Today market report shows mixed activity across wheat corn and barley with bids slipping in some areas. Wheat rallied before fading as traders awaited receipts and weather signals while Chicago Milwaukee and St Louis primary markets posted varied movements. Corn stayed firm early then eased on slow cash demand and higher December future. barley and rye quotes listed with September October and May contracts noted. Provisions prices for pork and lards moved lower with December pork and lard easing while flour futures held near steady amid sparse demand.

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Chicago Livestock Market Phisken Sir

Chicago livestock market reports mixed cattle and calf receipts from Chicago to Omaha with bids and prices for steers cows and heifers. Prices noted for white oats and feedstuff alongside mercantile paper rates and government bond figures. Receipts tallied: Chicago about 6,000 cattle. Omaha around 6,000. total cars counted near 1,102 with varying grades and market activity.

Ghiengo Bensae Caty Mem Omaha Tony Nie Biches F. Thaw Tad Wikher Tad Iosces Eruy Chicago Liverpool Tomer York Kansas City Livestock Market Revey Kansas Rewles Nackere

State Journal Reports Steady Circulation Growth

The State Journal quotes daily averages from 189% to 1807 showing rising circulation with 15,655 total, 24,328 second quarter. It notes 44 carriers and a permanent Topeka home on Reasons Avenue, plus four Linotypes and a Web press. The paper claims largest circulation in Kansas and reflects on management tenure and growth since 1890.

Topeka Daily State Journal Ene The State Journal Great State of Kansas Topeka the State Journal Tu ‘Ka Reasons Avenue Eighth Kansas Avenue

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