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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1898

Page

5

German Minister Conference and Local Political Moves

Pastor G J Jaiser returns from Haas City conference assigned to next year’s pastorate. Republican central committee dates announced for Baker and Dalley visits in Dodge City Great Bend and McPherson with Oct 3 5. Warde Buller divorce suit filed in Alameda county California. Governor commutes death sentence of Willers Fiber. Topeka clubs merge into The Imperial with Thomas L King president and Walter J Burgess treasurer. Lilien Whitelock hosts musicale for Miss Libble Haslett and others. extensive social notes follow. Thimble party and anniversary gatherings reported. local movements include residents moving to Manhattan and Ann Arbor. invitations, arrivals, and millinery openings noted.

G. J. Jaiser Haas City Fas Benster Lurlen Baker W. J. Dalley Beventh Cheater Long Jerry Bisa Durin Republian State Central Committee Jane Senator Baker Dodge City City Great Bendley Sylvia T. McPherson Lotus End Terpsichorean Topeka Imperial Thomas L. King Walter J. Burgess Lilien Whitelock Libble Haslett Winfield Miss Whitelock Edna Crang Avery Way Elven Henry Heerman Miss Gertrude Devereux Harriet Jones Sure Gay Mabel Wilton Helen Wilson Emma White Myrtle Davis Mise Ivah Davis Mary Mon Mabel Knowles Sfisa Son Grace Curtis Suzan Swivel Lucile Mulvane Winifred Wagner Daisy Sherman Glenna Cross Grace Wess Clyde Grubbs Mc. Fey Howell

France Has Enough Wheat

France reports a wheat surplus with 129 million hectoliters forecast the largest since 1874. Trade rumors note shifts as world markets respond, while Berlin signals potential German influence in African affairs and Delagoa Bay.

France Paris

Firework tragedy report from Pursbure with several casualties

A brief, fragmented clippings note a firework incident in Pursbure Pennsylvania causing multiple casualties. Names and exact details are obscured in the OCR text, with references to Captain George and a police action in front of a building, but the full identifiers and sequence remain unclear.

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Old Soldiers to Gather in Topeka for Large Reunion

Massive turnout expected with about 1 200 from Osage County and hundreds from nearby locales. Major T J Anderson reports 600 tents secured, 45 for Holton, others from Morrin, Kincaid, Horton and Lawrence posts. Rail schedules expanded with special trains from Newton Osawatomie and Topeka to accommodate crowds. The Campground at Garfield Park to be decorated in red white and blue with 2000 seats and no admission charge during the week.

T. J.anderson Hulton Ed B. Jones Joe Hocker Hutchinson Topeki Major Anderson Hateham Lawrence Aim County Anderson Morrin G. AR Kincaid Anderson County Horton Black Eagle Post Rock Island Tas Aed Jar Tran Topeka Santa Fe Newton Frida Missouri Pacific Osawatomie Tien Pacific Garfield Park Sr & ii Bamisten

Short Change Man Fined for Changing to Swindle Women

Harry McGee was fined 50 dollars plus costs by Justice Guy after a Topeka trial found him guilty of swindling several women with a short change racket. The case notes his polite demeanor and methods, including gaining access to kitchens and homes, aided by a neighbor witness.

Harry McGee Justice Guy Topeka Tiarry Mi Emporia McGie Besele Wise Central Soldier Creek McGee

Republican committee to forward county tickets to Funston

The Republican state central committee will not leave it to the secretary of state to furnish one of the county tickets to the Twentieth Kansas regiment. A committee secretary is collecting tickets from county committees across the state and will forward them in a few days as fast as ready.

Republican State Central Committee Secretary of State Twentieth Kansas Regiment Ol Funston

American commissioners in Cuba inactive in Havana

Havana Sept 22 Mr Robert P Porter on a special mission from the United States interviews planting planters and reports conditions in Cuba may influence future policy. The commissioners remain at the Trocha hotel with no official business, all in excellent health, while disease and distress rise among troops and civilians.

Cuba Havana Robert P. Porter United A Trinidad Porter Ieast de Civ Trocha Hotel Comp Key West Mascotte Senora Laz Norieda Hernandez Maceo Sancti Spiritus Freedom of Page Lieut. Reid Matan- 2A Molina Pinar del Rio Vuelta Abajo Orlando Wars Cruz Juan Forgas Cadiz Dorset Vera Cruz Edwards Pascagula Tmber Seville No. 22 Bourges Cienfuegos Spain

Mob in Paris Follows Colonel Picquart Out

Paris Sept 21 A mob gathers outside the Henpee and Cherchs Mid prisons as Colonel Picquart appears in public. The Temps says General Zurlinden acted on his own authority to prosecute Picquart. Papers condemn the military coup and blame President Faure and his military circle for manipulating justice.

Picquart Paris Zurlinden Gxta- Meno Temps Calinet Urlinden Equart 2Urlinden Née Lasnate Nacre Henpee Mort Cherchs Ploquart Chemencehu Aurore M. Brixean Faure Zurtinden M. Clemenceau Cher

CAPT WM Hawkins Shot At Santiago Wounds In Battle

Captain William Hawkins of the Twenty third Kansas ent was shot by one of his own men near Santiago. The cause is unknown though the wound is not dangerous. Hawkins, Washburn College graduate, practiced law in Topeka, later in Atchison before enlisting as captain of the local black regiment. He drew attention for his blue eyes sandy complexion and light hair and mustache.

Baneas Santiago William Hawkins Twenty-third Kansas Ent McAdoo Hawkins Washburn College Topeka Atchison Leedy Nagra Atchison Company

Porter Arrested for Serious Charge in Junction City

A man identified as Ww. Porter, recently arrived as an expert sleuth in Chicago and New York, was arrested in Junction City Kansas for a severe offense. He is said to have posed as a skilled investigator and, having married a widow, worked around several farms including central Kansas locations such as Sattge and Antione.

Porter Junction City Kaw Chicago New York Kansas

Turbulent Terrible Turk dominates Sep' wrestling card

Terrible Turk headline notes a Teutonic star in Sep features, facing a slate of thirty matches. The piece mentions Adal and Yousouf as opponents, with a dramatic height and weight description and a $2 gate. It also reports the death of writer Richard Malcolm Johnston earlier today after months of illness.

Aarsnapelle Hercinl Yousouf

Cornell President Urges Retention Of Acquired Territory

Ithaca N Y Sept 23 President Schurman in an annual address to Cornell students discussed postwar policy on Spain’s territories In the Philippines he argued against annexation asserting the United States should honor its declared aims of humanity and non interference He warned that conquest would require perpetual force and burden and that democracy cannot absorb citizens unfit for self government He suggested Cuba should be stabilized first and warned annexing Porto Rico would be inevitable if Cuba succeeds and could lead to criminal aggression.

Cornell Ithaca N. Y Schurman Cornell University Spain Philippines Congress Cuba Manila Porto Rico

Rail yardmaster shoots woman then kills himself in Brooklyn

James O Neill of the Long Island Railroad shoots Mrs Billa Wilson at her Brooklyn home and kills himself. Mrs Wilson is a widow with several children. O Neill had visited her often. motive unknown. Fragments note a Weather Bureau boiler update and a Monday operation.

Hilled New York James O'Neil Long Island Railroad Company Billa Wilson Brooklyn

Inspired palm reader excites Mrs Cushman Davis before Paris departure

Mrs Cushman K. Davis wife of Senator Davie and peace commission member sat for a palm reading by Paul Alexander Johnstone. The palmist claimed to reveal many things about her and her condition and declared she was inspired before her late night consultation.

Paris Mra Cushman K. Davis Davie Peace Commission Paul Alexander Johnstone Johnstone

Flags Intertwined Over Lexington Battle Picture

Danvers Mass September 22 The Danvers Historical Society hosted an informal reception for Hon and Mrs Joseph Chamberlain and other guests England and America flags entwined over a picture of the battle of Lexington Rev A P Putnam addressed the gathering and Britain responded Chamberlain spoke of Anglo-Saxon unity and closer ties amid misunderstandings he urged federation and noted shared interests and memories as flags intertwined signified closer bonds

Lexington Danvers Mase Danvers Historical Society Joseph Chamberlain A. P. Putnam Britain Micce England America

North Tupera social notes and local notices mix

Items for the North Tupera column include openings at Mrs Courtney millinery and Miss Brow’s store, staff changes at several businesses, travel plans to Atchison and Chey, and a Sunday school gathering. Democratic flambeaux turnout urged. John Schmidt and W. Hanley sign off.

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