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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1899
Page
1
A Chicago and Northwestern mail train derailed fatally injuring the engine crew and destroying the locomotive and cars. Investigators probe the cause as wreckage blocks the line and rail service is halted.
A Chicago and Northwestern express derailed near a river bridge injuring many and killing four postal clerks and others. The engine rolled over, the mail car wrecked, and authorities reported the scene chaotic with survivors rushed to hospital for treatment.
Returned soldiers from the Twenty eth Kaneas regimental unit express dissatisfaction with Federal command, blaming leaders for prolonged conflict. They praise Lieutenant Colonel Little for care of troops and discipline, while denouncing incompetence and uneven treatment of volunteers amid ongoing debates on war aims and geographic reach.
The Cunard liner Cephalonia, captained by Pearce, arriving from Boston to Liverpool, ran aground after a fog collision with a salling vessel near the Irish coast. The other ship departed the scene. no injuries or major damages reported.
Report notes progress and interest in cattle trust operations. New York scenes show promoter Loving discussing the venture with reporters, signaling potential expansion and partnerships among Swift Co and other firms.
Aug 1 Burlington: nine packets containing money found by a boy near Wook 1 to the Sante Fr Genet and returned to owner W. Le Brewer. The Central railway incorporated in Salt Lake on Aug 1 with $87,000 capital to acquire properties and franchises. Marblehead cites Chilean affairs and a Chilean maritime matter. Elisa Sanford, aged 20, described among Evelmranaey heirs in New York data.
In Topeka the beer market tension escalates as authorities charge joint operators who sell the right kind, asserting compliance and safety. Officials allege unlawful sales practices while vendors defend their operations amid mounting scrutiny.
Detective Matthews resigns amid Topeka beer trust story naming Schiltz Val Blatz and Helm Brewing as a monpoly bid. Townsend, long blamed for controlling local joint operations, faces claims of police protection for trust outlets while Val Blatz agents pressure Topeka officials.
A farmer was severely injured when his arm was crushed under a drive wheel at a Missouri Parillo plant site near Yates Center. He was brought to Yates Center for treatment where surgeon Dr K Kellenberger ampu lized the arm just above the elbow.
Arkansas Governor D M Jones responded to Times questions stating no remedy exists to curb lynchings. He argued crimes by mobs cannot be deterred by law. He urged cessation of crime but warned human nature will not improve the violent pattern.
A chaotic scene describes Prof Holway and soldiers at a Manila battle reenactment turning near three o'clock. Ships fire along the creek while spectators gather along the shore as explosions light the air and boats exchange fire, with safety measures noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a parliamentary session in Brest with references to electoral duty, a move by a cabinet and ministers, and mentions of Smo Nayer and a former name. The text is garbled but centers on political leadership and electoral matters with unclear specifics.
A New York report quotes close associates of the late Col. Robert G. Ingersoll stating no will has been found and that the colonel distrusted lawyers and laws. The source says Ingersoll believed the law fair and did not favor harsh dispositions of his estate.
Transsiberian line progress shows ties spaced too far apart and alignment issues. Moscow to Teltusk segment near completion but not yet connected to Vidivostok. Officials warn construction delays may raise costs and threaten safety as trains endure slow progress and immense scale.
Havana Aug 1 The Diario de La Marla comments on an interview with Senor Nolasco secretary to General Maxima in Le Lucha. He says he would not be surprised if the situation in Santo Domingo is quickly settled and that humanitarian troops could impose not only order but civilization and culture. The Diario notes Americans might react to such remarks from a Cuban representative and fear Spaniards influence among Cuban independence supporters.
A White Cloud Michigan dispatch reports a threshing machine engine exploded near Fig Proigte, killing six men including Mick, Charles Haight, and Raymond Haws. Witnesses Shen EN privat George Balen suffered severe injuries. The incident halted work at the Alpha Fidipatt Cratres waeries Gtariye Ceol Prost and nearby sites.
Mrs. Dayton Booth of a farm near North Topeka battled a dangerous dog that attacked her door yard. She restrained the animal, keeping it from her throat while a severe bite injured her hand and foot. Neighbors, including Eri Hansford, helped summon aid and euthanized the animal. Booth was rushed to Topeka for treatment, with burns and blood loss reported. her husband accompanied her to Kansas City for further care.
Washington reports no new cases beyond the Hampton outbreak as Marine Hospital Service monitors quarantine and containment. Surgeon General Wyman orders house to house checks at Phoebus and asks Portmouth officials to bolster sanitary investigations while noting the old Cuban importation case poses little danger.
The War Department notes it is not safe to base a garrison too far north due to yellow fever risk. General Mer Ham handles the case while Surgeon General Wyman forbids rail transport through Washington from Fort Mohroe. Troops will be moved by water to Battery Point via Cape Charles, but Chesapeake Bay carriers refuse water transit to Battery Point.
General Otis reports Transport Pennsylvania reached Manila with 917 enlisted, 25th Infantry officers and recruits aboard, 200 remaining as casualties-free troops. Advices say Northwestern volunteers re-enlisting in skeleton regiments in the Philippines. Transport Grant sailed with 78 officers, 458 soldiers, and discharged men from Wyoming North Dakota and Idaho.
The steamship careus party of Venezuelans arrives at Westmuater hotel in New York. They plan to sail for Europe on La Touraine Saturday. Among them are Dr Tau Peano and ex-president Villaneuva with his son Carlos A Villaneuva, consul general to London, and Senor Pablo Glosseppi-Monagal. The report notes good business, low coffee prices, and stability under President Andrade, with plans to attend the Venezuela boundary commission meeting in Paris. Suits, contracts, and a Monoploy rights sale are mentioned, including a 60 000 franc annual payment to the government and a factory project under government supervision.
Vice President Wenceslao Figueroa assumes leadership after the assassination of Henriques Fausto and forms a cabinet. Ministers named include interior D. Mirales, war and marine Tilopate, foreign affairs E. Henry, justice Sebastian Valverde, agriculture T. Cordero, posts Jaime Vidal, with Braulio Alvarez as interior undersecretary. The country reports no disturbances, but a July 27 coastal storm wrecked three ships and killed about fifteen men. minor shore damage noted.
A committee of major Northwest lumber producers in Minneapolis has decided on a $1 per thousand board feet price increase. The move follows a 50 cent increase on July 20 and is justified by restricted supply and rising demand. The group’s authority is deemed plenary and the price hike will be accepted without question.
Weather indicators show showers and thunderstorms possible this evening across the eastern portion with plainer skies in the northern areas. Winds shift to northerly as a cool front approaches tonight and tomorrow.
Washington Aug. 1 Mr. Hithu Bedi took the oath of office as secretary of war at 1645 in the presence of Secr taries Gage Hitchcock and Melkielohn. General Alger arrived, was welcomed by officials, and the commission hearing date was noted. The oath ceremony marked a full gathering of army officers as Alger assumed duties.
Leavenworth Kansas August 1 James Brinkerhoff is the newly appointed superintendent of the Leavenworth Katie and Western railroad arriving to assume office immediately. H B Wood named roadmaster western division based at Garrison with duties extending from Onde to end of line. Rail construction focus includes laying new steel along the western segment and repairing bridges and buildings.
Aug 1 in Treste, the US cruiser Olympia headed for Naples after a late afternoon alert. Frank Nelson, superintendent of Tobus Taeteoctian, is named in the accompanying notes as part of the departure scene and a new boat crest is shown.
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