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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1899

Page

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Yeoman Guilty of Third Degree Manslaughter Verdict

A jury convicts Yeoman of manslaughter in a lenient third degree case. The verdict triggers potential appeals and a wide sentencing range up to three years with six months minimum. Court proceedings stretched overnight as attorneys weigh further action while Yeoman and family react to the decision.

Yeemaan Rust Euilky Bait Coyne Youmans Suckeon Jacksir Yotrman Wilthers F. Vormen Yeeman Tue- Youle Euines Dal Amd Jackson Kitorners Itme Ferri Dorin Toeman Dave Ol Doran Aferica Witwer Jetmibes Hexen Yeoman Inrers Court Sudhe Journal Ube Ilegrre Pinkney Tian Kansas Neil Eves Erngiri Enoch Renee

Quakers Send Aid From Philadelphia to Quakers in Canada

Philadelphia Friends committee sent a gift cargo of 500 pounds of food and clothing to Canadian Quakers. Earlier aid included 82,000 and 42,000 pounds of supplies plus $209. The delivery followed the arrival from Russia and an earlier crop report with near ruin due to rain.

Philedelphia Philadelphie Friendse Canada Thussia Phiadelphia Inter

French Ship Louie Pasteur Believed Lost at Sea

San Francisco reports that the French ship Louie Pasteur, en route from Limerick, is believed lost after a fierce storm. Approximately 25 percent insurance coverage has been offered.

San Francisco Louie Pasteur Limerick Hlanca

Methuen Fights At Modder River In Early Sunday Clash

Reports from London and Pretoria describe heavy fighting at Modder River beginning Sunday morning with cannon and rifles. General Methuen notes a serious check and heavy losses as British and Boer forces exchange fire. reports say positions held and prisoners taken, battle ongoing at noon Monday.

London Methuen Moder Josey Boer Pretoria SAS Seebock Modher Hil Ofderk

Brooke Out as Wood Named Military Governor of Cuba

Washington announces Major General Leonard Wood will assume command of the Cuban division and serve as military governor, relieving Major General Brooke. Brooke, with aides, heads to Washington for orders as Wood takes over duties and reports to the adjutant general. The president expresses appreciation for Brooke’s faithful service as military governor.

Washington Leonard Word Cuba John Browke Wood Brooke Army Cui

Record beef cattle prices reach 17 year high in Chicago market

Chicago December records show beef cattle prices rising to 325 per hundred for a 12 head Aberdeen Angus two year olds and 350 per hundred for a second lot from the same herd, marking the highest level since June 1982 and surpassing the previous 20 year peak.

Chicago

What Alaska Wants Chiexeo delegates discuss October convention

Price of Sknawey Alaska helps shape plan before convention at Pashut House. Former president leads talks with 75 delegates from various parts, considering criminal code reforms and civic corporate extension. Police powers debated. focus on district child welfare, municipal and timber laws, and potential budget implications.

Chiexeo J. G. Price Sknawey Alnvkal Uxinesia Price Fermigey Yisviniy Tuisies Muniepal I Corporation Malverne Marren

Billiard Tournament Result Noted in Saw Fit Meet

Fragmentary report records a billiard tournament outcome featuring players such as Vine Kickerbacher Atlee and Johny Hesdriere. Mentions high runs by LeverEs and a score near 673 87, with unclear event details and participant names due to damaged OCR.

Amebur Etarn Blitant Rae Vine Kickerbacher Atlee Cub Johny Hesdriere Etite Seston Smith St Louis

The Victoria to Try Again

The Victoria to try again as damaged text notes horse transport and troops. It mentions Victoria, horses and mules for Menlin, and orders from Washington to dispatch transport and infantry units to Manila. The fragmentary report includes references to discharges from transport service and a military context.

New Mexico Committeemen Attend Great Northern Meeting

Governor M. overs and Solomon Lane Republican national committeeman from New Mexico were at the Great Northern yesterday en route to Washington. Both seek to influence the current contest and support the similasion of New Mexico continuing its representation.

New Mexico Cmrago New Mexican Solomon Lane Great Northern Washington Mexico

Iowa to go south meet fleet at Magdalena Bay

A mistyped dispatch reports ships sailing toward the Mexican coast for target practice with the Albemarle expected to join at Magdalena Bay.

Iowa San Francisco Dee Albemmine Magdalena Bay

Aguinaldo Fugitives and Prisoners in Manila Report

Manila dispatches describe Aguinaldo as a fugitive in the mountains while Pilar is dead and Concepcion has surrendered. 2,800 Spanish prisoners are en route to Manila as American forces pursue insurrectionists across Luzon. reports cite guerrilla attacks, civilian terror, and shifts to harsher tactics as both sides claim gains and surrender events.

Manila Young Grube Neyan Regiment Edwards Yorktown Filmpinos Tino Aguinaldo Gregorié de Pilar Com Eepelin le Panto Navy Melisail sMilys Coughties Macridues Bayamibanig San Pernand San Pernando Mania Pillars Acwy Cayue Grant Bell Ard Hodd Wheeler Garrett Bulldine Tovens Imus Owig Jins Meen Viena Mannik Vigan Pew Onneral Yeine Impope Beisu Intersens Lemdon Taeeran Curmrang Wore Kong Philppines Creo Sipinos Gen Tine Manils Dawn

Wariningy Decuient Onis Bed Sole atirring pews

Fifty navy and fifty army men were moved to Lack ot ie TWinet. Gen. Yeung reports Howse with Pyperylvania. The Third cavalry pursued the enemy along the coast. Tina was badly wounded, fifty insurgents killed and many wounded. Spanish prisoners in har sec.

Mintle Yeung Pyperylvania Lace Murch Cazan Levante Inet Youne Tiree Tina Har Sec

Allen Gets In Ex Senator Appointed To Fill Vacancy

Gov. Poynter appointed ex-Senator W. V. Allen to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Hayward. Allen arrived in Lincoln from Madison for a conference, then was informed the appointment would be made and would take effect with his departure to Washington to assume duties.

Poynter W. V. Allen Hayward Allen Lincoln Madison Capitol

Reward of Merit At Hyde Park Sunday Show

In a Chicago Times-Herald account a Hyde Park Infant class teacher rewards pupils for reciting verses. Several children including Julia Charlie Gladys and Gertrude are highlighted as examples, with the class applauding those who learned their lines and hoping to win blue prizes.

Chicago Times-Herald Enid Hyde Park Julia Charlie Serse Arthur Gertrude Gerihe

They Thanked McKinley Chicago and Burnings of Sugported

A Chicago meeting at the African Methodist Episcopal church denounced Burns and supported President McKinley. Speakers included Poona Trevist Ransosy Parker Woolley Jane Adduma Miss Adu Sweet Mire Wells Garnett and Rev George Wo BUS Sie. A morning report notes a riverfront fire in a business district and a coal shipment mishap with ships sunk and rescued crews.

McKinley Chicago Rethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Poona

Anti-Imperialist League Forms Tentative New Science Group

In New York the Anti-Immerialist League introduced steps toward organizing in antiimperialist Iraqan circles. Key figures Horton Hall Fanny Grerae Ernest Mc Crosby and Samuel Seaberg attended with Carl Schurz approving by letter. A dinner novelty featured handpainted imported items and Mrs J Albert Davis spoke at Keene's Drug store.

New Scienee New York Horton Hall Fanny Grerae Ernest Mc Crosby Samuel Seaberg Carl Schurz J Albert Davis Keene's Drug Store

Inch by Inch in High Stakes Hearing Stalls Prosecution

Washington December 12 The House committee probes Mr Materts of Utah as witnesses testify amid heavy audience. Chairman Taylor sustains objections, denying defense angles while Roberts presses for records and testimony on marriage and chastity questions. The session reveals tactical delays and legal maneuvers affecting the inquiry.

Washington House of Neprentatives Materts Utah Wity Nesses Severalltudies Roberts Dbletatiite Et Gentiles Ter. Lie Tayfer Ripberts Taylor Tysons Sault Lake Magee C Withens Forberts Maggie C Shing Fulleyts Roberta Mr. Schroeder Deyive Hmrn Mr Roberts Abia Feibeete Kale Faberty Shiptr

Disappearance of Kansas Ipe Storics Chief Officer

In Saline on December 2 a missing executive from Kansas Ipe Storics cryopcompany vanished after telling his wife he would return from Saline. Police examined the scene and noted debts and securities related to the case. A demand for a bond and reward is mentioned as investigators pursue new leads.

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Assailant in Hotel Metropole Case At Issue

An attempt to seize a woman at the Hotel Metropole led to danger as the accuser identified her alleged attacker. A mentor and official figures were involved in the proceedings. The case drew rapid public attention and ongoing legal scrutiny.

Bank Heist in Deep River Ends with Robber Killed

A bank robbery at Deep River Savings ends when a robber is shot and killed as others flee. The incident leaves investigators sorting details while local authorities brace for potential charges. Weather outlook for Chirac Des 1 notes windy conditions tonight and into Thursday with early winds.

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