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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1898

Page

2

Secret Russian Count Weds New York Millionaire’s Daughter

In York on Sept 21 the secret marriage of Count Zeremba of Russia to Miss Josephine Savin shocks New York society. The couple’s romance began in Saratoga where Miss Savin’s beauty and the father Frank Savin’s wealth drew wide gossip. Mr Savin, a banker and broker, is reportedly enraged and may pursue legal action.

York Zeremba Mise Josephine Savin Sarmioga Iatest International Union Broadway Firth Avenae Saratoga Miss Savin Gosslp Waldorf-Astoria Savin Count Count Zerembs Frank Savin Gene Sage Count Zeremba Mr. Savin Europe Mise Savin Mar Noth Ie Savins Wich New York Frank Sagin

May Retain Commissions Among Volunteer Officers

Washington plans allow regular army officers with volunteer commissions to keep them indefinitely instead of relinquishing at 64. They may stay in active service, drawing full pay while remaining under presidential orders, and would be retired from the regular army. Prominent officers like Major General Coppinger and General Graham stand to benefit, possibly remaining in their positions and drawing higher pay from their volunteer rank.

Washington Spain Coppinger Graham

Brutal hospital attendant attacks wounded soldier at Bitoney

A hospital attendant brutishly assaulted a helpless soldier in a tent at Bitoney after the soldier asked for water and money. The soldier eventually recovered and struck back, but no action was taken against the attendant.

Santiago Bitoney Jeetly

Color Photography Discovery To Be Actively Used

The article recounts Josten We Mabonsugh, a former Canal Street furniture dealer, who died a year ago and inspired rapid progress in color photography. The distinct process uses a three-color viewing screen and standard negatives to render color, with demonstrations in Washington and Omaha exhibitions. McDonough initiated the study in 1870 after observing color in river reflections, and Tripp and Fiora secured patents in the US and Europe. Experts foresee medical, police, and other fields benefiting. Effingham Illinois college has reproduced rainbow colors via a similar method, aided by Professor Felix Raymer’s chemistry work.

Josten We Mabonsugh Canal Street Washington Omaha McDonough Chicago River M Will Iteels Satinne K. Tripp Ellsworth B. Fiora United States Europe Aoe Tilinois College of Photography Effingham

Rough Rider and Clerk Involved in Street Duel

New York police arrested Charles L. Durlin a Rough Rider after an alcohol fueled dispute with Charles E. Thompson a Jersey City Heights clerk. In front of Bartholomew Clancy’s saloon at 482 Fifth Avenue Durlin fired a revolver at Thompson striking a window and causing damage before ending the confrontation.

New York Charles L. Durlin Charles E. Thompson Jersey City Heights Thompson Bartholomew Clancy Fifth Avenue Dusils Clancy Aipson Fico Rough Rider

Manager Wanted for San Francisco Vaudeville Palace

The Aham bra vaudeville house seeks a new manager after a dispute with director general De Kasnet over run style. Candidates include top agents and several locals, but the board favors an Eastern appointee. Elections for the new manager set for Monday at the directors meeting.

San Francisco Destiny New House de Kasnet Rhe Andro Corporation The of Directors de Kan

Rushes Winter Clothing for Troops Delay

Washington reports Quartermaster General Ludington faces contract delays for winter clothing with suppliers. Contractors claim slow deliveries and delays threaten timely provisioning. Officials warn penalties may be applied if terms are not met, as army gear and blankets are prioritized for proper equipping.

Washington Ludington Garvin

Spring Catch Of Whalers Reveals Strong Arctic Effort

Seattle reports a notably improved spring catch of Arctic whalers this year. Most vessels have taken whales since July, with several ships like the Jeanette and Bear test showing solid results. Others, including the Algadder and Browhead, were idle, while the Smythe station logged twenty two whales.

Seattle Arctic Pacific Stary B Fyme Norwal Buiewa San Francisco Seon Bering Fea Jeanette Wilem Davie Aartale Algadder Browhead Cune Smythe Station

City council mulls curb on street car steps and stopping

President Guggenheimer plans an ordinance to require street car steps not above nine inches and to force cars to stop when signaled. He met with Central Laboration representatives who supported the measure, led by spokesman Thimme. Guggenheimer will introduce the ordinance at the next council meeting.

New York Sept. B Gumgen-heimer Council Guggenheimer Central Laboration Edad "Thimme W Higaenetiner

Lorimer seeks re election with motion pictures aid

Chicago Sept 2 Congressman William Lorimer seeks re election in the Second district on the Republican ticket using a cinematograph to show Spanish American War films at meetings. He counts on Hepburn Cousins Henderson and Dolliver from Iowa to stump for him and on Speaker Reed to speak at least twice in Cook County. Meanwhile in Councusie two armed robbers shot Conductor Will Morris on the Manuwa line as he collected fares. Morris fought the robber, who fled after firing, wounding Morris in the neck and burning his face with powder.

Chicago Willam Lorimer Iowa Hepburn Cousins Henderson Dollivar Trump Thomas BR. Reed House of Representatives Cook County Councusie Will Morris Manuwa Hin Morris

Toledo Grain Elevator Fire Kills Eight at Paddock Co

A grain elevator fire in Toledo caused by spontaneous dust combustion killed eight workers and fatally burned eight more. The Paddock Hodge facility housed about 20 men on seven floors. two supervisors and several family members were among the injured as explosions and flames destroyed the building. Estimated losses reach 400000 with 135000 insurance on the structure and 265000 on stored grain.

Toledo Paddock, Hodge & Co William J. Parks Aoment Parks Grace Harold Willem Parks John Cart David Kemp Choe Keller Wiliam Parks John Smith Escae Samuel Alexander Bert Vanwrigee Grace Parks Frank van Housen John Carr Dave D. Kemp Barney Welch Charley Ketter Fred Pardigillis Charles Brookseeker Bion Everet Smith Hamilton Parks W. €. Jordan al Balle Maumee River Sir “Paddock Frm

Threshing Engine Crash Kills One Near Rockford

A threshing machine engine crashed through a bridge six miles west of Rockford Illinois injuring two men Sosenh Light and Hese Long. Long died instantly while Light was severely burned and trapped. Fire caught the engine and bystanders assisted, cutting away burning clothing as Long and Light faced a grim recovery.

Rockford Sosenh Light Hese Long Here Long

Doyle Reinstated as Illinois Labor Secretary Treasurer

Chicago reports P F Doyle has been reinstated as secretary treasurer of the Illinois State Federation of Labor after President Hinman, advised by Samuel Gompers, reviewed evidence amid suspicions tied to Gov. Tanner. Doyle’s return follows a misapprehension of action, with the federation planning a council show of force to influence a city union labor clause.

Chicago Doyle Mlinois State Federation of Labor Hitman Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Springfield Hinman Chicago Federation of Labor Jones Shoemakers Tanner Tatterantis New York

Envoys Travel To Paris At Public Expense For Peace Talks

Washington reports that peace commissioners and staff heading to Paris to negotiate the Spain treaty will receive no pocket money and will travel in style. A daily allowance is laid out for officials and staff, totaling about 97.50 for personal expenses over a ninety day period, with funds deposited in Paris banks under Judge Day’s control.

Washington Sept Paris Spain McKinley United States Sul Ryt Tinee Judge Day Ea TC Moore Aeeteeey MacArthur Brannigan Hief Rodrigues

Wins a wealthy widow

A damaged wire service story from St Louis details a man named John Bel cher converting to optimism after a period of heartbreak. The piece mentions Bets and a figure linked to a Toteae event, then shifts to a plan to go to Kansas City and a notion of becoming ordinary again.

St. Louis John Belcher St. Nicholas Weise Tuilea Shy Kansas City

Unclear text about romantic conflict and local events

Fragmentary report appears to describe a love triangle or engagement rumor involving Mrs Belcher and a man named Enos Belcher, with garbled phrases about marriage, a hospital or city reference, and a possible rescue or incident. Details are unreadable and uncertain.

Supreme Court to Insure Women On Equal Terms

The St Paul session of the United States Supreme Court discusses an innovation enabling women to be insured on the same terms as men. The court considers flat premium rules, reserve funds, and potential future female court membership across new and existing jurisdictions. Existing local courts may admit women by a four fifths vote, with future charters allowing feminine membership and courts designated for men, women, or both.

Supreme Court At St. Paul Suprema Court of the United Order Otter Kirtie Green

Romance of Illinoisan Corpral Brown Leaves Birmingham

Corpl Alfred Brown of Company F Second Illinois regiment departed from Birmingham Ala on September 7 en route to Camp Ceba Tibre Jacksonville Fin. He will return to duty on a Tuesday after reaching the camp. The unit was halted near a city corner when a car window was broken during a momentary delay.

Corporal Brown Button Birmingham Ceba Tibre Jacksonville Fin Ept Alfred Brown Hilde Imerrad Sant Row Ala Tesday Furleigh Towsla

Peculiar Poisons Generated in the Human Body

An 19th century medical alert describes toxins formed inside the body from poor digestion. It links decay germs called ptomaines to blood poisoning, nerve weakness, headaches, heart irritation, and kidney issues. The remedy urged is Stuart's Dyspepsia Crocks, claimed to restore digestion and blood quality, with orders by mail from Stuart Co. Marshal Michigan.

Bright Huxley Stuart Enclouing Pries Stuart Co. Marshal Gineares Stuart Co. Marshall Mich

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