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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1898

Page

2

Roosevelt Nominated in New York GOP for Governor

The New York Republican convention nominated Theodore Roosevelt for governor with strong backing from Elihu Root and Chauncey Depew. The platform lauded McKinley era policy, praised the war with Spain, and endorsed expansion, Hawaii annexation, and a robust navy while pledging unity under Republican leadership.

Theodore Depew Roosevelt Oyster Bay Washington Ife Nashington New York Root Hoot Mr. Root Edward Lauterbach Palmer Black Woodford Spain McKinley Terre Vinat Antilles Philippines Deland Dei Domentic Minite Giles Sr Republican Party Pan Hawaii St Louis Chicago Democratic Party of the Nation Congress United States Requist Wuccord Tie Sweden Warty Deckree United States Senate Free Ativan Te Cerisha Chicago Muttarm Sonmregs Ewnnot Wil Washton New America

Death of Texan prompts guard over corpse

Ten men of company F First Texas volunteers guarded the body of Clarence L. Riley at the First division hospital after Riley died shortly after seeking an operation. Surgeons were initially barred from touching the body until a medical commission conducted a postmortem and Captain McAdoo withdrew his guards.

Jacksonville Fis Company F First Texas Volunteers Ttr Clarence L. Riley Laing First Division Riley Chlo McAdoo MrrAdoo King Kelfer Wan Sam Cera

Texans Refuse to Save and Threaten to Present Jer War Dept

A fragment notes Texans refuse to comply and threaten to present the Jer to the War Department, signaling tension over a military or political matter. The passage lacks clear names or dates but conveys defiance and potential submission to official channels.

War Department

Spaniard Fights American Sailor After Chicago Display

In Chicago a staged naval battle featuring the Cristobal Colon and Cervera’s fleet sparks a real post show altercation. Stanuel Soto, seeking gold in the Klondike, learns his brother died in the Spanish fleet’s defeat. Manuel Soto confronts Geo. Newsmith, a naval reserve sailor, leading to a fistfight halted by Lieut. Leops of the German navy.

Chicago Stanuel Soto Klondike United States Spain San Fran Cristobal Colon Santiecn Manuel Tattersalls Cervera Oregon Soto Geo. Newsmith Tage Newamith Lieut Leops

Woman as a jockey marks Nevada first female rider

Reno reports Nevada boasts its first successful woman jockey, Mrs Bagwell, 24, married and petite. In five races at the meet she won twice and never finished outside the money, with a plain street appearance masking her adopted sport.

Reno Nev Nevada Mrs. Bagwell Ife

Aldermen Indicted Officials Go Missing After Court

Spring Valley Illinois on September 28 Alderman Thomas Oxborn and Walter Newton indicted for defrauding the city reportedly fled to New York City en route to Scotland. The local Civic Federation had gathered evidence but sheriffs delayed 36 hours before search. Their saloon was found locked.

Spring Valley Thomas Oxborn Walter Newton Grand Dary New York City Scotian

Torpedo boat Hal Long's 40.8 mph record amid sea trials

New York reports Hal Long the torpedo boat destroyer built at Erving Germany for China achieved 40.8 miles per hour on a sea trial between Ueb otshire Pillay and Brusterort with winds decent and seas up. The run averaged 32 minutes 28 seconds for speed 252 knots or 63 kmh and surpassed Turbinia. Also notices on Ely Cream Balm claim relief for catarrh with a trial size offer and testimonials.

New York Hal Lamng Erving Germany Bchichaw Works Uebthouse Kolnische Zeitung

Fight at a Funeral Ends in Arrests in Hartford City

Hartford City Massachusetts September 28. During the burial service for Mrs. Jerry Roberts at the United Brethren church her husband and brother-in-law clashed. The couple had separated two weeks prior with the children in Mrs Roberts custody. The dispute arose over custody of the youngest child and both men were arrested.

Hartford City Jerry Roberts United Brethren ‘ Church Roberts

Run Away to Marry Elopes from East St. Louis

John J. Mc Lean cashier of East St. Louis First National Bank and Emma Hix, a prominent East St. Louis woman, secretly wed at Nashville last night in Editor H. J. Schmidt's home. The marriage, planned for some time, was kept private with both parties of age.

East St. Louis Nashville John J. McLean First National Bank of Emma Hix H. J. Schmidt East St. Tonle Ana Tenare

Carnegie to Head Vast New York Ship Plant Trust

New York September 28 A steel trust forms in the United States and Andrew Carnegie is named to head a sprawling ship building enterprise in New York City with plans to produce war vessels and armor plate using the Krupp process The venture involves vast capital and aims to control iron output from mine to steel works within the hemisphere and may exceed 100 million dollars The site may be on the Hudson River at Jersey City with possible channels dug from the ship channel to upper bays and the project links to prominent firms and rival interests including the Cramps and Vickers.

New York Signific Steel Trust Andrew Carnegie Pittsburg Carnegie Steel Trust Federal Steel Company Worth River Jersey City Cormmunipaw Iron and Trade Review Ates Trust Carnegie Steel and Tron Works Carnegie Concern Elin Dollet and Exatern Railroad Minnesota Iron Company Trinois Steel Company Johnson Company Northwest Cramps Vicker Sona Maxin Barrow-In-Furnees England

France on the Nile rights asserted by Prince Henry of Orleans

The Figaro prints a long article by Prince Henry de Orleans arguing France holds undisputed rights in the Nile Valley, antagonistic to England. He bases claims on Egypt abandoning the Sudan, Berlin treaty terms, hinterland theory, and French officer sacrifices plus heavy spending.

the Figaro Prince Henry of Orleans France Nile Valley England Soudan Egypt Nile Berlin

Chicago Man Missing After Tacoma Departure

Henry Kidd, a Chicago machinist, left Tacoma on July 28 and has not been seen since. His wife, Mrs Kidd, arrived ten days ago and has hired detectives and police help, but no clue has been found. She notes Kidd promised to return soon, and that household goods were partly moved and sold after her arrival.

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Astor Challenged as Englishman by London Officials

In London on September 2 the Hat of veteran officials faced a mime of William Waldorf Astor over his ownership of Clivedon. The electoral revision court at Maidenhead was urged by liberals to remove his name after Mr Astor said he had no knowledge of his name being inserted in the hat. The court ordered expunging his name.

Mr. Astor London William Waldorf Astor Vetera Clivedon Maidenhead Ellen Astor

Triennial Conclave HN Rends Templa In Topeke Cruiser

A fragmented notice reports an event at a Topeke cruiser site with El Seereee neers ae Burehart manufacturer appearing in readable fragments. The brief implies a conclave event affecting a vessel and a manufacturing entity.

Templa Topeke End Pie el Seereee Neers Ae Burehart

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