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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1898

Page

2

China Coup and French Crisis Shadow Year of Upheaval

A chaotic summary of military coups in China and France with fears of imperial collapse in China and a possible Dreyfus trial revision in France. The piece surveys British, French, and German reactions, political maneuvers, and potential uprisings, warning of violent outcomes and constitutional strain. It highlights Gen Zurlinden, Faure, and Le Petit Paris scene, suggesting upheaval could reshape Europe.

China Pekin France Hagtiah Bot Lelleré Zurlinden Ger Col Piequart Brinson Caverns Epch Feagan Faure Dreyfus Keven Devnet Rochefort Congress Versailles BML Loubet Matt War Office Gane Paris

Army Promotions List Names Selected Officers and Ranks

The president appointed several officers including Jeri Bonerary of Syn Libriterat Gaisuel, Charles D. D. Viole, J. H. Patterson, S. Dagwett, F Humphrey, J. F. Watson, and Wilis G. Hulings. Promotions cover First United Bintan cavalry, Penuty-second United States infantry, Quartermaster's department, and volunteers for services in Porta Huco. Most are expected to transition to regular army soon.

Pan Jeri Bonerary Syn Libriterat Gaisuel Charles D. D. Viole First United Bintan Cavalry Coronel J. H. Patterson Penuty Second United States Infantry S. Dagwett E-Nirth United States Tatante Ene Ee Cc Humphrey Guartermaster Qotonst J. F. Waston Subsistence de Te Be Tirtendter Porta Huco Kolumet Wilis G. Hulings Steteenth

Real Secrets of Youth in Teen Girl Beauty Article

Fragmentary note claims regular menstruation preserves youthful features in women. It warns irregular periods cause facial aging and skin blemishes, suggesting remedies for womb related issues. The text mentions cures allegedly offered by a healer or remedy source.

Cuban Army to Disband as New Government Takes Hold

From Santiago General Castillo and other Cuban army officers return to New York detailing plans to disband or grant temporary furloughs. They cite the need to meet planter demands for labor and note a Santa Cruz meeting on October 10 to organize division commander actions.

New York Santiago Demetris Castillo Colopal Thomas Pedro San Juan Santa Cruz Cuba United States Lawton Desica wegeEneant Oamte Cranch Capotein Maso Cespedes Yara

Hope L ies In Democracy at Notre Dame Talk

Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul and Lafayette memorial committee member spoke at the University of Notre Dame with Archbishop Keane urging ambition. He argued democracy depends on educated leaders trained in colleges, saying higher education can shape the soul and prepare men for self sacrifice.

Notre Dame Ind Ireland

Tug Boat Race Against Fire in Chicago Harbor

The Ira O Smith tugboat battled a fierce blaze near Chicago Harbor as crew fought the flames in the forward section while others tended the wheel and deck hands shouted warnings. Fire roared along the rear decks as water from the lake fed the firefighting efforts.

Chicago Ira O. Smith Ira O Lake View

Fire Destroys Tug and Crib Near Lake View Works

A tug owned by Independent Towing and leased to contractor Sager burned while removing a crib at the Lake View water works tunnel. Fire spread from inflammable wood around the boiler. after an hour of efforts the crew abandoned the ship and fled to shore. The Yosemite fire boat and life-saving crew arrived, enabling a tow of the burning tug toward Chicago as water flood battles continued.

Anife Smith Independent Towing Company Sager Lake View Water Works Crawford Helmanian Helper Jams A- Quinn Chicago Yosemite

Kidney complaint claims against medicine cure

Mrs Eliza Woodruff of 3020 Jackson St reports kidney disease symptoms began before treatment and says remedies sold by Swift Holliday Drug Co failed to help. She bought Morow's Kidney Cure at the store and followed directions but did not experience relief.

Eliza Woodruff Jackson St Bwitt & Holliday Drug Co Reil Dave

Tug Miles Barry Sinks After Collision in Yosemite Harbor

The Miles Barry tug, part of the Barry Bros Independent line, sank near Yosemite as the Endeavor entered a waterway. The crew, employed by contractor Sager, were aboard when a sudden lurch caused the vessel to part its cable link to the fre boat. The tug, valued at $5,000 to $6,000 and insured for $4,000, measured 63 feet by 14 feet, 39 gross tons, built in 1877 and rebuilt in 1996. Captain James Crawford, engineer George Shaw, and fireman John Hamilton were aboard.

Ureakwater Barry Bros Miles Barry Sager James Crawford George Shaw John Hamilton

Wiley Denies 80 Comment In Breckenridge Camp

Military circles report heated talks in General Breckenridge’s tent with Secretary Alger present. General Wiley says he was misquoted about Dr Haldenkoper’s fitness. Officers like General Sanger defend their earlier statements as Breckenridge and Sternberg dispute surgeon leadership at Chickamauga.

Lexington Breckenridge Alger War Department Wiley Haldenkoper

Third Rail Electric System Proposed for Elevated Service

Mr Gould announces experts have studied electricity as motive power for over two years and endorses a third rail system for an elevated line. He cannot give a definite date for implementation but hopes the new system will be in use soon.

Gould Manhattan Elevated Adi

Preacher Sued for Libel in Douglas County

Tuscola September 26. Rev J M Daniels pastor of the Baptist church faces a criminal libel charge after W E Murphy foreman of the late Douglas county grand jury filed the complaint. Daniels bound over to the grand jury in 200 dollars and planned to leave for Sioux Falls South Dakota where he had accepted a chair at the Baptist college.

Tuscola J. M. Daniels Baptist Church of This Clty W. E. Murphy Grand Jury Douglas County Mr. Daniels Sioux Falls 3. D Baptist College of

Doctor Schaeffer of State University Near Death

In Iowa City on September 28 Dr Charles A Schaeffer president of the State University fell gravely ill at his home and was unconscious late at night. Doctors feared he would not survive until morning despite consulting Dr Billings of Chicago. The item also urges purifying the city water and purchasing filters from Prescott & Co.

Iewa State University Towa City Charles A. Schaeffer The State University of Schaeffer Billings Chicago

French to Aid Will Raise Fund For Washington Monument

Commissioner Ferdinand Peck reports French interest in backing a Washington Monument through school children contributions. Paris officials praise the plan while Lafayette day preparations and state proclamations hinge on a presidential decree. Michigan and Ohio educators pledge support as governor actions loom.

Washington Monument Tand Hberator Onco Orm Cring Jon Ferdinand Peck Peck Paris Fayette le Petit Picpus America Schuol Children France Washington Aberty Lafayette Authhorities Robert J. Thompson Lewis D. Bonebrake Ohio Bushnell Michigan Lena McKinley Thompson H. B. Hutchins University of Michigan Hutchins Ann Arbor

Many Would Enlist Call For Recruits For Dewey's Ships

Chicago on September 26 reports a naval recruiting surge to fill 110 positions for Admiral Dewey's Asiatic squadron. Offices in the Masonic temple drew men and boys eager to serve, with naval reserves choosing roles as yeomen clerks ship writers and musicians. Assistant Engineer Wooster and Surgeon Baker lead medical and technical approvals as hopefuls undergo exams. The chief recruiter notes rapid enlistees and promising opportunities for young men, including clerk work aboard ships with good pay and world travel during three-year terms.

Dewey Chicago Admiral Dewey Masonic Temple Wooster Baker United States Naval Service Naval Service

Teutonic Escapes Through Dense Fog Perils

In New York on September 26 the White Star Ocean liner Teutonic narrowly avoided a collision as dense fog hampered navigation. Steam machinery had to be slowed to prevent contact, and witnesses could not determine the vessel’s exact bow position during passage through the channel.

New York White Star Ocean

Heiress Florence Frost Sought by Police in Chicago

Chicago news notes identify Mrs Florence Frost as a reputed Delaware fortune heiress and descendant of leading families. Detective headquarter sergeant William Murphy received a letter from Hercules Pheraon manager of Du Bois Cushion Tire Co seeking information on his cousin Mrs Frost who faces arrest in Chicago on alleged disobedience charges. Speculation of substantial money awaiting her accompanies the inquiry.

Delaware Chicago Florence Frost Willliam Murphy Nan O Recordant Te Pheraon du Bois Cushion Tire Company Nassau Street New York City

Northwestern University Students Celebrate Opening Night

Northwestern faculty backed a campus celebration as 1000 students with tin horns filled Evanston streets after sunset. A 400 strong group of co eds joined from Woman's hall as Professor Atwell led a commotion to honor the new term with music from a faculty brass band and a rowdy parade to Orrington Lunt hall and beyond.

Northwestern University Chicago Essor C. B. Atwell Chapel Northwestern Orrington Lunt Hall Woman's Hall Scott Cos Orrington Avenue Agers Sheridan Road Atwell

NO DEFENSE FOR LILLIAN PRIMA DONNA HOPES PERUGINI

New York hearing on the divorce case of Lillian Russell and her husband Signor Perugini adjourned due to his nonappearance. Master Williams indicated the decree likely if no further evidence is presented, while a witness quoted Miss Russell expressing relief at the marriage ending and a cynical remark about him.

New York John Chatterton Lillian Russell Williame Williams Russell Perugini

Wrong corpse buried in Green Bay mix up

In Green Bay on September 26 a funeral took place for Martin Jansen of Company L, First Wisconsin, who died in Jacksonville, Florida. A casket arrived from Chicago with remains not matching Jansen’s, the body reportedly of a lighter complexion with sandy mustache and eagle insignia, and was brought to Jansen’s home for burial.

Green Bay Wis Martin Jansen First Wisconsin Regiment Jacksonville Fin Ein Northwestern Chicago Jansen

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