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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1899

Page

4

Expansionist Views on the Philippines in Next Year’s Campaign

The article presents Dwight S Leafbourne’s expansionist analysis of Philippine annexation as a central issue in the upcoming presidential race. It argues expansion is inevitable, cites Jefferson’s expansionist logic, and contrasts past territorial gains with the desire to acquire the Philippine archipelago. The piece critiques anti expansionists and asserts that maintaining the Union requires strategic territorial growth.

Philippines United States Mexico Philippine Dwight S. Leafbourron The Orient Sime National Congress Asi Whalie VC Plate Iit de Asvoecwan Erpaisien Louisiana P Jefferson Lotisiana Comerens Domein Escaence Pines Spain Philipelises Kent Mover Jeter

Shadows of the Past and Philippine Policy in U S Debate

A garbled OCR passage argues that America must extend its territory if Philippine markets are to be found, claiming the Philippines are crucial to U S manufacturing and calling for a parental duty to guide their governance. It rails against imperialist critics and cites national security as a justification for continued control.

Pointed Paragraphs from the Chicago News

A collection of short, aphoristic lines and sayings notes old-timer customs, fate, and social ironies. It includes sketches on luck, travel, crime, farming, and a rural paper remark about a savage dog biting a boy and swallowing his finger, with a remark on the dog’s restraint before the bite.

Chicago News

Fragmented Globe Sketches on Love and Weather

A garbled Atchison Globe fragment muses on rain, homely looks, and the sentiment of love letters. The piece muses on aging, fashioning and inspection, noting costs and confusions amid blurred references to towns and people.

GLOBE Atchison Globe

Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press

A fragmentary column fragment discusses heroic falsehood and the idea that the dead are our only constant friends. It argues men should resolve to fall from grace before moving and jokes about Sabbath observance and holy ides.

The New York Press

Fragmented 19th Century Notes From Distant Counties

Fragmented OCR style notes cover a mosaic of local figures and places. Mentions include Garver running papers in districts, Woodmin at Guthrie, and land schemes around Abilene Salomon with mining and court house neglect. It also notes local legal action, a Salina chess college, and various county anecdotes about pumpkins, apples, and weather impacts.

Belait I Garver Woodmin Guthrie Ap Eastern Syndicate Lo Salt Abilene Salomon Gan Aastcety Ne Wes Roach Salina Kansas Weeleryan Oa Chess College Sohn Holter Athol Smith County Jewell Smith Counties Westte Corry Smit Center Western ‘Sieh Telegraph Company Maunages Ward Jones Beloit Siren County Seward

Sparts Barking to Quench Blood Across Ages

Fragmentary OCR text shows a dubious claim about cures for various conditions including dyspepsia and catarrh. The readable portion mentions blood and gender and age. No verifiable events, people, or organizations are evident.

Parsons Man Knocks Dynamite Cap on Porch

A dynamite charge with cap and fuse was found on the back porch of D. I. Witwoo, a Parsons painter, after two earlier attempts to blow up his home. The blast failed both times. Witwoo and his family escaped harm. Sheriff Hazard probes with no clues, while local stores report no matching brands.

Marshal Hazard Sach Hazzard Wilbon

Residence tied to store signals ends with shooting

A resident defending property heard electric signals from a store and fired two loaded shotguns. He saw a man near a rear window, Bradford fired, wounding EpNy who was later identified as Wallace Bowers of Cleveland and described as a tramper. He was brought in for lodging and care.

Levine Tradford EpNy Bradford Severn Evers Wallace Bowers Cleveland

Oil Lease Near Solomon By St Louis Syndicate

An eastern syndicate leased mineral rights on about 5000 acres near Solomon, three miles west of town along Sand Creek. Key tracts include Eben German 380 acres, D Girman 60, A W Rice 60, H Southworth 80, J McNault 160, and the Red Bud ranch 890 acres. A 1600 foot well is planned on the Red Bud property. a prior gas flow on that ranch lasted weeks. The syndicate, based in St Louis, sent an engineer to survey the region.

St Louis Solomon Sand Creek Amite Eben German D. Girman A. W. Rice H. Southworth J. McNault Red Bud Ranch Red Bud Ace St. Louis

Missing Berne farmer In Missouri visiting kin

James Grimes a wealthy retired farmer from Berne Kansas arrived in St Joseph July 20 to visit his son. He left August 4 for home with a small grandson who has not been heard from since. Grimes is 88, carried $1000 in currency and $0 in notes and relatives have searched diligently.

St. Joseph James Grimes Berne Kan Fie

Heavy August Rain Boosts State Crops Across Kansas

Emporia reports a very heavy rain Saturday night with no less than two inches and statewide rainfall claims. Abilene also records two inches extending about 100 miles west, improving corn prospects beyond earlier forecasts.

Emporia Abilene

Governor Rosaley Responds To Klondike Efforts Letter Recalled

Mrs L G McLans secretary of the wc T han forwards Governor Rosaley’s note thanking the organization for supporting the Klondike closure. He notes many difficulties but pledges to make the best effort and hopes for success, while acknowledging the governor’s limited influence.

Newton L. G. McLans Wc. T Han Rosaley Tmar Madem Ta Utes

Died at 107: John Insho of Montgomery County

John Insho, credited with building the first cabin in Montgomery County, died yesterday at age 107 thirteen miles north of here. The death followed prostration caused by heat. He reportedly worked a fair day with a sulky plow in earlier years.

John Insho Montgomery Go Caney Aus Montgomery County Ble Hone Here

Death notices and an escaped murderer reported

Death of cattleman James M Maloney in Muskogee after morphine overdose. Lena McClure, wife of George B Bi-Chire, dies at county farm in Manhattan. notes on her life and absence of church rites. Escaped murderer Ed Fitzsimmons captured in Minneapolis. seven other jailbreakers still at large as Kansas City officials arrange handoff.

Dunlap Emporia Muskogee James M. Maloney Denlap Lie Mahmey Bragdon Mya Lena McClure Manhattan Lena McClure George B. BioChire Mercury” Star St Paul's Episcopal Church Wientta Simmons Ed Fitzsimmons Neery Wis Minneapolis Minn Minnesota Kansas City Fitzsimmons

New Bank Formed at Leroy Kansas

A new bank named Citizens State Bank opened at Leroy Yates Center on August 14 with officers John Keppel president Lerwin vice president and J R Uppie cashier. The town previously suffered two bank failures during the panic era and some banks closed. A prior venture was organized but failed to attract support and folded voluntarily.

Leroy Yates Center Citizens’ State Bank John Keppel Lerwin J. R.uppie le Roy

County Officials Refuse to Order Attorney Turnover

Fort Scott commissioners failed to act on Saturday evening and refused to compel County Attorney Sheppard to hand over to the county the tent week paid as costs in liquor cases already collected and retained.

Fort Scott Aus Sheppard

County fee law questioned after 1898 act

A petition filed by taxpayer Mamie Couch seeks to compel the county attorney to turn over fees, arguing the 1898 law does not designate certain cases as payable to the county. Couch, fatally injured in a Saturday runaway accident five miles northwest of town, was thrown from a wagon box. his body suffered severe injuries from gear and teeth.

Mamie Couch

Brown Steps Down From Young Democracy Leader

E B Brown known as Moses of the Young Democracy of Kansas resigns as chairman of the Hutchinson conference executive committee. In a letter to FL P Hetinger he cites loyalty to the party, personal sacrifice, and that he will attend the next meeting on the 19th Inst while urging a chairman who unites factions and preserves Democracy in Kansas.

E. B. Brown Moses Young Democracy of Kansas FL P. Hetinger Hutchinson Democratic Party Overmyer Myse Democratic Kansas Democracy EB. Brown

Gay's Mine Sale Talks Stir Eastern Capitalists

Negotiations under way between eastern capitalists and F C Gay of this city, Santa Fe general freight agent, for sale of the Tutter's copper mine near the Yuma desert. The mine is valued at about $760,000 with Gay holding exclusive control and about $000,000 to be paid to him. Gay has spent 23 years in mining and regards the Yuma copper mine as his first large paying venture.

FC. Gay Santa Fe Tutter Yuma Senet California Alr Guy Gey Yuma

Centennial transport arrives with injuries from Manila reef

One Kansas man reports aboard the Centennial recounting a perilous voyage from Maui and Manila reef. Several officers and sailors are ill or wounded from a knife attack and other injuries. Passengers include invalided officers and wives. promotions and injuries alter unit rosters. A separate note covers former Congressman Jerry Simpson addressing about trusts at Old Salem Chautauqua.

San Francisco United States Centennial Mauiia Sntire Charles Wilton Centennials Herman Brevey Manila Roef Mage Mor R. Lockwood Kell Hawkins Parker Sixth Cavalry Bia J. B. Harbesom Paranaque A_ W_ Yates S&s. Overton Dr. Kem Fort Hamilton J. B Darling J. £. Evank C.F. Spear Minnesota Regiment W. H. Keil Twenty Second Infantry Lockwood Twenty-first Infantry Alfred Plant Twentieth Kites G. C. Gale Verry Simpson Trusta Springfield Til Jerry Simpson Kansas Old Salem Chautengen Trusts

List of Casualties Collected From All Over the Philip pine Mm

Manila Aug 34 Additional casualty list from General Olly shows numerous names across infantry units in Negros Luzon and Cebu. Entries include Sanderape Vincent Seger near San Isidro Negros. John Helphner near Pardo. Robert H Moore near San Fernando Luzon. Samuel Boule George Walle Charles Layter Jr. Frank Lampman Walling Colina and more with varying severities from chest to abdomen.

Olly Manila Ueet Bebon Negros Sreets Ree Sanderape Vincent Seger San Isidro John Helphner Twenty-third Infantry Pardo Robert H Moore Seventeenth San Fernando Luzon Corporat Samuel Bouleac Giorge Walle Charles J. Layter Jr Rote Novaleta

Police trace suspect near Fougeres after Rennes clue

Police believe they have a key clue linking to a fugitive, and officers hunt the suspect in the Fougeres area after he reportedly doubled back from the forest of Couesnes where he sought refuge.

Rennes Aug. U Anvassin Lebors Fougeres Couesnes

Pardon Granted for Gambling House Convict and Gang Members

Governor grants pardons following a gambling house case. Pragkee Kenping of Hutchinson receives conditional pardon effective October. The convict and other gang members were released from the penitentiary while remaining members were pardoned by Governor Lenuy.

Pragkee Hutchinson Cane Gambiing

Insurance firms barred from Missouri for nonpayment

Jefferson City August 14 Insurance companies paid fines of one dollar each under the anti trust law except Commercial Union Law Union Crown Victoria Fire Marine and Citizens of New York. Time expired this morning and if they failed to pay they are forever barred from doing business in Missouri.

Jefferson City Union and Crown Victoria Pire and Marine Citizens of New York Missouri

REILDERM DELEGATES Governors List of Reformers

Governors list of reformers includes only new men in the business. Governor Stanley appointed delegates to represent Kan gud at the Club Federation meeting in Chicago where he will be present. Delegates include W. J. Halley Hank Fussell Sipe een EB Elliot Welling and others.

Stanley Kangud Ciub Federation Chicago W. J. Halley Hank Fussell Sipe Een EB Elliot Welling

Mrs Abe Lincoln's Sister Dies in Springfield

In Springfield ML on August 14 Mrs Frances, sister to Abraham Lincoln, died here today leaving one surviving sister. Marshell's Band scheduled for Wednesday evening at Garfield Park.

Abe Lincoln Springfield Prencis Lincoln Marshell Garfield Pack

The Habits of Fish from Lob Ansetes Tienes

A garbled feature on fish behavior outlines salmon journeys upriver to spawning grounds and the romanticized vitality of the cod and other species. It describes predators like menhaden and bluesfish in dramatic terms, noting dangers to humans and peculiar anecdotes about fish appetites and interactions with fishermen.

Sva Hanes Cannion Jamin Ueedie Ben Cowan

Real Estate Transfers Listed For South Belt Area

Real estate transfer notes describe parcels on Monroe Street and adjacent blocks. Transfers involve Mary A. Brauike and other parties for various lot widths and street blocks, with payments of $1 and described boundaries.

Irvia Mary A. Bnauike Monroe Street Manrese

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