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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1899

Page

7

Striking a Snag in Philippine Policy Report Review

A Washington dispatch reports that foreign representatives find revisions to open policy toward the Philippines unsettled. European powers press for tariff and control measures while insular laws face U S authority questions. The commission cites constitutional duties and concludes the situation remains unsettled.

Washineton Save Han Philippines Fdct Ciiinisain Ader United States Jfar Germany

Republicans debate national convention representation

Southern Republicans inNew York weigh changing representation rules for national conventions. Senators Hanna and Brown with Minnesota’s Hubbard back the current basis. West Virginia’s NB Scott and Wisconsin’s Henry Prattie propose reform. The discussion cites uneven vote totals from states like Minnesota and Alabama to illustrate disparities in delegate allocation.

New York United States Mark Hanna Charles KR United Statra NB. Scott West Virginia I F. Hubbard Nations Committeeren Minnesota Beraus’ Minnémata McKinley Sention Alabama Arkinsis Florida Georgia

New York Delegate Promises Change in Representation

Frederick Gitte, national committeeman for New York, states he will favor a change at the meeting of the National Change on the question of representation. The note highlights internal debate over representation rules and party structure.

Frederick Gitte New York

Rich Strike in Colorado Mine Near Stratton

Judge Horton confirms Wagener firm’s stake in a near Stratton area mine where Wasgener is said to have struck a rich vein in the Independence line. Wagener, his son, and James Orr own the mine with Wasgener offered a third in it for 100 dollars per share before the discovery.

A. H. Horton Balle Wagener Atohlion Stratton Colorado Wasgener Gijon Wagener James Orr Igan Wagmener Wren Millon Waseener

Child Buried in Fire At Santa Fe Home

Six year old John Parkinson, son of Santa Fe employee, was severely burned in a fire set by the boy while alone with his mother at 1001 Lawrence Street. The incident occurred Wednesday night as the child played near the kitchen stove, catching his clothes in flames before his mother could intervene.

John Parkinson Santa Fe Lawrence Street Mra. Parkinson Jeavirdr

Death of Mrs Conklin Pioneer of Topeka

Mrs Miranda Conklin wife of Jos eph L Conkle died at her home 417 Lincoln street this morning She was 72 years of age and had been ill for several months after a stroke The Conklins were among Topeka s first families arriving from Obie about 40 years ago The funeral arrangements have not yet been made but the remains will probably be taken to Ohio.

Miranda Conklin Joseph L Conkle Lincoln Street Mra Conklin Mra Coinklin Topeks Obie Topeka Sirs Conklin Fider Ohio

Rip Van Winkle Play Presented in Topeka

A dramatic production titled Rip Van Winkle will be staged at Crawford theater in Topeka by a veteran comedian’s sons on December 9. Thoris Jefferson appears as Rip and is supported by family members Derrick van Beetema and Willum aa Cocks in the cast.

Rip van Winkle Washington Irving Wlary Tumrous Lye Josmpt Jefferson Topeka Comedian’s Sons Crawford Theater Thoris Jefferson Wster Derrick van Beetema Willum Aa Cocks

Immense Reservoir Project Details Leak From OCR Fragment

Fragmentary text describes plans for a vast reservoir work with references to a site at Galesburn and large-scale construction. The readable lines mention a massive structure, wide dimensions, and dates or times, but the source is garbled and unclear.

Mindanao Pacified Amid Insurgent Clash and Clarifying Orders

In Mindanao, insurrectos planned to deliver arms to Spanish and American forces, but a sailor’s intervention and a protest by an American officer halted executions. General Lawton later moved suspects to Abra, while MacArthur plans further enforcement against insurgent escapes. Wharton and Lawton remain stationed as operations push toward San Isidro and Tayur, with troop movements toward the western railway and San Fabian.

Retesse Yorktons Gilmour Apanien Arma Hane San Isldra Lung Abra Uberty Thor Gillie W MacArthur Meurna Degeipan Whrraton San Fabian Lawton Tayur San Pablan San Inidiro Tims Marot Thisty- Hind Occugea Herime San Potian

Thanksgiving services held across Typika churches

Dr Fisk calls for accountability in a Thanksgiving Day sermon at First Methodist, denouncing prize fighting and cockfighting as moral evils. Special services followed at Grace cathedral and multiple city churches, with ministers including Dean Sykes and Rev. D F Moore delivering sermons. crowds attended at Oak land, Parkdale, and Shiloh Baptist as communities observed thanksgiving.

Typika Methodist M. EL Fisk Israel Tredehier Ip- Th Pinus Firiud Grace Cathedral Dean Sykes Yopwka Ganon Hy- Water Ny Union North Congregational Church Parkdale Cheney Euclid Avenue Terpenseetown Servier Shiloh Baptist Church A. H. Lucas

Prisoner Escapes After Fare Dispute In Transit

In Wheeling West Virginia on December one a prisoner Dornan escaped as officers argued over his fare to Morgan County. Dornan had been captured in Belmont County Ohio and turned over to the Morgan County sheriff before a dispute over paying his $3 train fare led him to slip away into darkness. The case tied to the Kissier family murders and a later civil lawsuit in Wisconsin and Virginia fire damage, all reported in brief.

Wheeling W. Va Kissier Ann Dornan Magnolia Paw Paw Morgan County Newton J Dornan Ann United States J. P. Couldwing Dornan Belmont County Ohio Morean County M.S. Harmon Baltimore Glen Doran

Thanksgiving Revival At First Mt E Church In Topeka

Large Topeka crowd attends revival at Pirot Methodist Episcopal church despite threats and weather. Rev A B Wagner leads sermon from John 6 1 1 on humility, healing, and obedience. Afterward, inquiries are held and cards collected for those seeking Christian commitment.

Mt E Union Pirot Methodier Episcopal Church Vhia Sirs Parkhurst Misa Ning Thomas Mexers Ispes Stoore W. R. Carrie First Presbyterian Church A.B. Wagner Poker English Lutheran Church Serra Mr. Pearson Congregational Church of North Topeka Pearson Bt Juha Walt Bethesda Christ Troy Naaman Jordan Tiamiascus Peargon

New York Capital Buys Large Zinc Lease in Missouri District

Colonial Zinc of New York purchases from C. E. Bayne of Omaha a forty acre mineral lease and Mayne mill, plus mineral lands near Carterville including zinc and lead mines. Deal involves Free Chinage mine leases and several properties, with associated mill and feed operations. Local reaction notes potential expansion in the region.

New York Foplin Colonial Zinc Company of C. E. Bayne Omaha Mayne Mill Saar Galena Free Chinage Bhie Wits Carterville

Murder at railway boarding house over money demand

At noon a laborer named John Resaneers attacked Mary Kidder, keeper of a railway boarding house, demanding 300 and chasing the missed 200 he believed hidden. He beat her to death, fled, then was captured by fellow laborers. a six year old child raised the alarm.

Megro Livervosl Q. Des Chee John Resa Neers Mary Kidder Mer Sop Tallinn

Market Report Mixed Prices Reflect Wheat and Provisions

A bustling market section notes wheat futures and cash values hold steady to lower as weather influences fall sowing. Provisions remain dull yet firm with demand steady, while cattle, sheep, and hogs show mixed activity and higher bids on certain classes.

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Market Watch Wheat Declines Amid General Dull Confidence

The Wheat market shows weakness with sellers free and bids weak to the low point. Corn and oats trade slowly as deliveries moderate, Western offers limited, and provisions steady with May rib prices under pressure. Rental ads and real estate listings intermingle, reflecting a busy local page.

Chicago Berks Lores Gnuch

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