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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1898

Page

6

State Journal claims steady daily circulation growth

The State Journal boasts full day leased wire AP service and membership in national press associations. It cites a nine hundred club circulation range with yearly gains, describes a three floor permanent home, and notes exclusive use features behind plate glass facing Kansas Avenue.

The State Journal Associated Press Report American Nagmeret Publishers’ Association the State Journal Toka Nsas Avenue Eighth Newspa Kansas Avenue

OUR GROWING NAVY Three Men of War to Be Put in Commission Next Month

A Washington dispatch says the navy plans to commission three ships in October the cruisers Chicago and Atlanta and the gunboat Town to join the Asiatic squadron. Yorktown may head to the Pacific. Commodore H L Howison rumored for possible shore posting. Monitors to be bid for coast defense. ships to be selected for wreck relief hoped. Commodore Watson reports from Guantanamo aiding wreck recovery of Infanta Marina Tyrene.

New York Herald Washington Navy Department Chicago Atlanta Tve New York Navy Yard Ecene Bay Yorktown Asiatic China Heston Navy Yard H. L. Howison Ride Iron Tron Works Hath Tron Works Columbian Iron Works Dintorne & Son Naval Beard Hereschafts John W. Trige Richmond J. C. Watson Mavy Department Guantanamo Newack Infanta Marina

Duc D Orleans Publishes Dreyfus Manifesto In Paris

The Duc D Orléans issues a manifesto denouncing Dreyfusites and condemning ministers for seeking a revision while declaring Dreyfus guilty. He claims army loyalty to the country and warns against suppressing public order as war ministers reshuffle staff and intelligence.

Dreyfus Cass Paris Duc D'Orleans Dreyfusites Duc Dr Orleans Dreyfufus Dreyfus Lee Chanothe Emnistry Preawence

Heathens Threaten Peace in Hawaii as Soldiers Disturb Law

Reports describe unrest in Hawaii with American soldiers provoking law issues. The text mentions inquiries ordered by a General and raids on gardens, with indigenous groups and local authorities debating measures before September. Strong entities include Hawaii, soldiers, the General, and local growers.

Abidlog Hawaii

Real Estate Transfers Across Several Properties

Transfers include Taal estate Tayr Been Aled and Haynes to Hor Bte Lain for 0 dollars. Lane M. Wood acquires Madison is Ealing properties for 922 dollars with multiple lot numbers combined. Other deeds cover Polk Street North Topeka tract and Oakland Forest and Chester avenues, plus several lots on Jackson Street under National Insurance Company.

Taal Tayr Been Aled C. Haynes Hor Bte- Lain Sylor Bipot Sarah J. Willams Ee Lane M. Wood Madison Ealing Wall Avenus Dr. Martin's Place J. Herrington Peave E.R Emmons Polk Street North Fopeka L. H Merrick Forest Avenue Oakland Oneycre Chester Avenue National Ete Tnsurance Company Jackson Street

President forms wartime investigation commission progress noted

Washington reports seven of nine members invited to join the war department inquiry into wartime conduct have accepted the president's invitation. He aims to convene at the White House Saturday to begin work next week, with two more members to be secured before the conference. Names of the invitees were not released.

Washington War Department White House Junty

Karnival Queen Excursion Faces Management Attention

McManus aims to organize a Karnival Queen excursion with Lorena at the helm and seeks Kansas expo officials to back the plan. He critiques the exposition secretary for inaction and vows to push arrangements, possibly naming it Topeka Day if unblocked. The Knights pledge continued discussion at upcoming Karnival Knights meetings.

McManus Topeka Grief Lorena McManiue Kansas Knights

Bryan to resign army commission and return to public life

A Jacksonville dispatch reports Colonel William Jennings Bryan of the Third Nebraska volunteers plans to resign his U S army commission and resume public debate. He declines to discuss politics or the army but hints at expanding U S territory and a future regular army commission after the war. The Third Nebraska is united for Cubs and will move south within weeks unless Bryan changes course.

Kansas City Star Jacksonville United States Omaha Bryan Camp Ife Nebraska Cubs Inés

Hedge Law Drive Clears Path to Public Vote

Shawnee county considers hedge trimming under the hedge fence law of 2897. Voters would decide if hedges along highways are trimmed, with noncompliant property owners billed via taxes. Petitioning townships include Rossville Silver Lake Menoken Soldier Tecumseh Mission Auburn.

Shawnee Rossville Silver Lake Menoken Soldier Tecumseh Mission Auburn

Charters Filed For Christian Co operative in Clay County

The Christian Co operative association of Clay County was chartered this morning to aid orphans the aged and infirm members and others, to provide homes business houses and factories and to promote Christian principles even to forming a new church. Directors include D B Gillespie A T Wylie W A Wilson BF Hemphill W A Stewart and Melvin L Gates. Pratt Realty Co also chartered with 5000 capital, directors N Thompson W Barrett NR Lyon C Caldwell and W H Thompson.

Christian Co-operative Association Clay County Association DB. M. Gillespie A. T. Wylie W. A. Wilson BF. Hemphill Clay Center W. A Stewert Idans Melvin L. Gates Wakefield Pratt Realty Company N. Thompson W. Barrett NR. Lyon C. & Caldwun W. H. Thompson

Saddle Horses Highlight Kansas City Horse Show

Kansas City Missouri reports a strong third day at Pair reont park. The National Saddle Horse Breed association cup for stallion mare or gelding three years old and under drew keen entries. Competitors included Lee Carter and Chester, with weather drawing a large crowd and patronage noted by organizers.

Kansas City Pairreont Park Stalin Lee Carter Gay Brothers Pisgah Ball Brothers Versailles Chester, Or J. T. Grenshaw Oats Staweather

Reform School Beatings Provoked Outcry Across State

A letter from a resident near the Reform School alleges brutal discipline of boys and calls for immediate reform of rules and humane treatment. The writer condemns corporal punishment and argues state officials must act despite politics, asserting abuse contributes to the school’s failure at reform.

Reform School Patenor Cus

President McKinley's Extended Western Tour Plans

Washington set to expand the presidential swing beyond Omaha, with Chicago and southern invitations likely. War concerns ease, prompting hopes for a longer rest and West and South hospitality, possibly including Denver and other southern cities if logistics allow.

Washington Omaha Exposition Chicago Kansas City Burderin International Omaha Alinta An Hirmingham Thole Denver

Topeka G A R Reunion Pamphlets Via City Club

Major Anderson announces Topeka residents may obtain pamphlets detailing the G A R Reunion and Topeka Fall Festival, with features of the week to share with friends at the Commercial club rooms 627 Kansas avenue. Distribution would aid advertising the Festival. Also notes transportation offers and horse show ticketing in the area.

Major Anderson Topeka Commercial Club Kansas Avenue

Festival supplies turned over to Fifteen committee

The flowers and parade supplies prepared for the queen and court at last year’s Festival, held in storage, were turned over to the Committee of Fifteen by Mr. C. B. Sutton for Mrs. Sutton who is abroad. The items, valued around 900 dollars, include 40 000 flowers, hunting fabric, pampas plumes, and numerous draperies, collected amid a dismissed suit involving Dr. A. B. McCurdy against Mrs. Sutton’s Floral committee presidency.

C. 8. Sutton Sutton Irs A. B McCurdy

Sugar profits and new Bakera field railway

San Francisco reports the Bakera field and Los Angeles Railroad Company formed by Claus Spreckles and partners to build a 200 mile line from Bakera field over Tejon Pass to Los Angeles. It will connect with the Southern California Railway and Santa Fe network, challenging P Huntington's Southern Pacific monopoly and linking San Francisco with vast new territory.

San Francisco Bakerafield and Los Angeles Claus Spreckles John D. Spreckles A. D Spreckles Robert Watt A. E. Payson Bakerafeld Tejon Pass Southern California Railway Santa Fe Mojave P. Huntington Southern Pacific Sugar King

Depew to Name Teddy Roosevelt at G ops Rally

Dr Chauncey M Depew a Republican delegate from the Twenty Ninth district will nominate Col Theodore Roosevelt for governor at the New York state convention The convention is expected to turn into a shouting match with delegates likely to back Roosevelt on the first ballot with a push to make the nomination unanimous and Hinck receiving only scattered support

New York Chauncey M. Depew Twenty-ninth Assembly Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders Frank S. Hinck Col. Roosevelt Black

Where Do They Get It Indians Robbery Case Dramatized

Police report puzzling question of whisky sources as two Indian men labeled Sitting Bull and Jerry Bimapion are jailed again on the same charge after an alleged robbery. Officers say the pair were in Topeka North when found during an altercation, with one suspect described as smooth talking and prone to theft when money is available.

Sall Sitting Bull Jerry Bimapion Sittinie Mull Charnes Ferry Simpnon Hendricks North Topeka Wrendsicks Jerry

State House Notes and Court Actions headline

Senator Harris receives telegram ordering Montauk Point trip amid family military concerns. State board finds 1270.79 spent on Topeka asylum in August, with 5.00 for new ward. Attorney General Boyle weighs police court search warrants questions from Holton. Grace Cathedral choir holds 7:00 rehearsal for diocese convention. Jewell City attorney Postlethwaite visits with daughter Jessie.

Harris Montauk Point Witl State Board of Charities Topeka Insane Asylum Ward James Letts Gouda Springs Leedy Boyle Holton Grace Cathedral Postlethwaite Jewell City Northern Department Jessie Postlethwaite

Santa Fe to Move Regiment to Lexington Ky

The Santa Fe railway received orders to transfer the Arigona and New Mexico volunteers from Whipple Barracks, Arizona, where they have been quartered since spring, to Lexington Kentucky. The troops will be moved early next week.

Santa Fe Santa Fe Railway Arigona New Mexico Whipple Parracks Ariz Lexington

Homeseekers Excursion Via the Santa Fe Route

Santa Fe announces an excursion sale on September 20 offering one fare plus $2 round trip to Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Colorado Idaho Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Arizona and more. Call depot agent or phone 682 Omaha and Return $480 via the Santa Fe tickets sold Sept. fast train schedule details unclear.

Santa Fe Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Colorado Idaho Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Arizona Omaha

Triennial Conclave Knights Templar in Pittsburgh

The Triennial Conclave Knights Templar will meet in Pittsburgh from October 10 to 14, 1898. The Union Pacific offers round trip service with fast time and good accommodations via connections, described as the best line for travel.

Pittsburg Knights Templar Pittsbore Union Pacific Connections

Baltimore & Ohio stock sale reshapes railroad control

Receiver John K. Cowen reports a large purchase of B&O stock by Field Hill Ream Armour and other influential interests. The reorganization plans proceed with foreclosure and new company formation. Purchasers say no railroad coalition forming and emphasize improved facilities and broad traffic expansion for Baltimore.

Baltimore John KK. Cowen Chicago Gowen Baltimore & Ohio Messrs. Field, Hill, Ream and Armour Ute Mount Clair Great Northern Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

TWO STEAMERS BURN ON LAKE ERIE

Two large steamers anchored on Lake Erie near the coast were in flames for about half an hour. They appeared to be a barge and a consort craft, both burned to the waterline. A party was dispatched for emergencies, but details and crew information remain unknown.

Lake Erie

First Man Sentenced In District Court For Burglary

The first man at this term's district court appeared before Judge Hazen and pled guilty to burglary. H. J. Hole received a three year penitentiary sentence. On June 20 he entered NF Morehouse at 26 West Sixth Street stealing jewelry worth little. He was arrested by police and offered no defense or funds for an attorney.

Hazen H. J. Hole Topeka Morehoune Weat Sixth Street

President refuses to make political speeches

The President will not make political speeches during the campaign in Ohio Indiana or elsewhere. He indicated he would stop in Indianapolis and Terre Haute on the way to Omaha but not speak. On the return trip he may visit Ohio with no speeches. Peerless Steam Laundry.

Chicago the Post Washington Ohio Indiana Farris Ormaha Indianapolis Terre Haute Peerless Steam Laundry 112 And West Sth

Market Report From Chicago Wheat and Corn Trading

Wheat futures showed a firm tone with active demand for milling and speculative use. Northwestern movement was smaller than last week and year due to clear weather. December and May contracts saw steady to higher prices while oats and corn were mixed with modest gains and dull trade overall. Chicago livestock markets reflected steady to higher values with cautious buying, ending the period with firmer tones in commodities and slight declines in some grains.

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Uncertain OCR Item About Receipts and Numbers

Fragmentary OCR text mentions receiptn or receipt figures and a numeric 34,000. It lacks clear names places dates or events to identify a specific news item or outcome. The readable pieces imply financial or statistical data but do not form a coherent report.

Wheat and Market Notes From New York and Chicago

Market brief quotes wheat and oats with New York money market rates and Chicago receipts. It notes unchanged wheat, favorable weather in the northwest, and farm and rail conditions. discussions on sugar price declines and stock market behavior reference traders and recent price patterns. Sums of grain receipts in Minneapolis and Duluth are listed, with commentary on industry effects and possible continued declines.

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Karnival Curiosity Shop Sale Notice

Ambiguous fragmentary OCR text hints at a sale event at a curiosity shop on Kaneen Avenue with costume items furniture and notions. No clear dates prices or full names. Summary reflects unreadable source content and uncertain details.

Kaneen Paris Near

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