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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
15
A fragmentary notice indicates Mozico plans to resume diplomatic relations with its sister republic, signaling renewed engagement. The report mentions appointment steps and ongoing negotiations as key elements of the re engagement effort.
The article reports a marked shift as Mexico expands its diplomatic ties with Argentina and seeks broader South American engagement. It notes a minister to both Washington and Mexico City and anticipates rapid development of formal relations with Uruguay and other South American nations.
Reports from Algiers describe a riot near Millanah in Oran province with native forces reported as engaged. The deputy administrator and several officers are said wounded or killed as troops redeploy to Marguerite and nearby areas while reinforcements move from Algiers.
U S minister Conger says he applied for leave of absence on his own motion to return to China. He travels via Denver to reach the Missouri River by Wednesday morning and rebuts rumors of state department friction. The president and secretary of state sent congratulations to Conger, he notes.
Ex Mayor Hading Jones linked to a forged certificate ring at National Bank, with 17 coupons used and signs forged for Willer G. Milligan and Albert Story. Police suspect stock collateral forged to pass through county banks, with losses estimated near $25,000 as details await bank reports. Suspect Jones fled with accomplices, including a stockholder named Sims, and a new certificate book allegedly printed by a local firm.
Carl Weingren left for Denver after completing one of the state’s largest mining deals, gaining control of Bear Gulch Mining Company for a foreign syndicate. The investment nears two million dollars and covers about 360 acres including water rights and mills. A thorough investigation and equipment for a copper plant are planned.
Snapshots report a busy Topeka scene with council plans for Monday night, multiple local happenings including baseball, education, and building projects. Mentions finance, insurance concerns, and upcoming lectures, plus various residents and officials traveling or returning from trips.
At a Waldorf Astoria banquet, M. Siegfried lauds US strengths and urges Senate ratification of a reciprocal trade treaty. He argues for protectionist lines over free trade, praises cheaper US iron and steel, and envisions expanding shipping and commercial ties while urging caution in global tariff policy.
New York April reports that the United States will not establish coaling stations in Libertine area as part of a naval program. Washington sources cited by The Herald indicate no suitable sites exist, and the plan to improve harbor facilities at Guama has shifted. Captain J Merry led the naval board to Guam to select a site prior to abandonment.
A naval officer, returning to Honolulu, will file his report and then enter negotiations with Pearl Harbor landowners for sale to the United States. A recent naval appropriation provides 140000 for land purchases.
Washington reports a thaw in relations after years of commercial and political separation dating to Young Maximilian's Mexico venture. Each country will appoint a minister, Mexico offering 15000 dollars a year, Austria to follow, ending a historic gap and restoring diplomat ties.
The program for Marshals third Friday concert at the Auditorium includes Overture California of Bagdad, Violin solo Adagio Pathetique, marches and serenades. An advertisement touts Remarkable Cures of Rheumatism with Pun Bain claims and testimonials from a local publication.
Victoria B C April 47 the sealing schooner Tinterprise arrived back with a small catch of 183 skins The season was poor due to bad weather Two of her hunters Leonard Burr and Frank Tevine drowned off Drake bay William Holmberg died near Flattery A water spout narrowly missed the vessel three other schooners were spoken Fort Scott Kan April 21 Fort Scott bankers bought Fort Bott plant for 100000 pounds taking control May 10 Mrs Rogers dies in Tucson Springfield April 2 daughter of B P Mast and sister of minister Frank Loamis to leave Fuecon for funeral likely Thursday
San Juan de Porto Rico April 27 United States transport Sedgwick sails for New York with 19 Porto Rico youths to be educated in the United States. Eleven bound for government train school at Castille. government to bear expenses. Tepeka Firm Gets Contract Overton company of Topeka secured the overhaul work contract for the electric line from Junction City to Fort Riley. Material delivered, Mr Overton heads to Junction City to supervise construction.
April 1 report from Toledo describes a bank in Piover, Williams County, raided overnight. The vault was wrecked and burglars entered the building, details incomplete due to damaged text. Investigations and local authorities are pursuing leads as residents seek information on the incident.
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