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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
9
A jumble of Topeka items covers holiday preparations. Photographers reap December sales, vaccination efforts continue, and local shops plan beautification. Talks on theater, railway, and Odd Fellows events mix with weather and public notices. arrests, wills, and civic plans populate the page.
Read as printed, the document outlines the Samoa treaty terms among the United States Germany and Great Britain to settle the Samoan group disputes. It covers cession of island rights including Tutuila and others, mutual renunciations, and the arbitration framework to settle claims of citizens, with a separate treaty for settlement of claims and arbitration by a Swedish king as arbiter. Distribution of islands and timing for ratifications are noted with the aim of peaceful resolution.
Lonaconing December 15 the convention of delegates representing the miners and mine laborers of Mey endale and George's creek coal region adjourned to meet in Meperadah Pennsylvania on November 19. Resolutions condemn the federal action imprisoning John K Reese and call on operators to fix a proportional rate for mining the seams. An official circular to be sent to authorities.
Operators and region representatives expressed a desire to meet miners in Cumberland. On December 25 they discussed questions about price and tonnage per man, and the privilege of a check Weighman. They respectfully request placing a check Weighman at every scale.
In Philadelphia the American League of Peace held a meeting at the Academy of Music. Speakers included Congressman Jan Leutz, Chas A Towne of Minnesota, and George G Mercer, with letters from Philadelphia citizens and Senator Hearst. Hearst warns that blunders in last winter's treaty risk war steps, urging independence and warning against entangling alliances.
A dispatch from London reports mounting gloom as General Methuen withdraws from his advanced position in South Africa. The piece surveys pessimistic editorials calling for fresh forces, questions about Kimberley defense, and fears of a wider colonial upheaval if Dutch forces capitalize on the setback. Bulls and Garnet chiefs are noted with calls for unity and renewed effort to avert disaster.
The Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange expelled Galbraith from membership after directors found evidence of fraudulent conduct. He promoted investment schemes promising high returns and circulated circulars implying syndication of luck. His actions drew public attention as investors sought funds for war bonds and profits rose, with charges including misrepresentation and systemic deception.
Vancouver reports pirates boarding the Wu Chow to Kum Chie steamer and seizing valuables, opium, and bullion after wounding crew. In a later clash on the Po Yang four pirates and two sailors died. two pirates drowned after leaping overboard. Between 70 and 80 pirate craft operate near Canton with many armed.
Paris dispatch notes AE Jean Berier, famed civil engineer and author, has published study on a intercontinental tunnel linking Spain and Morocco via Tangiers to Saka Magomia. He foresees a 41 kilometer tunnel costing about 24.6 million dollars, with seven years to complete, tying Algerian rail lines to the broader network.
A plan to build a trans-Mediterranean tunnel from Tangiers to Lalla Maghnia cites total costs of about 254 million dollars. My Berlier projects annual revenue of 50 million dollars and notes Spain has approved the scheme while Moorish authorization is being sought for a tunnel terminus on its soil.
A claim from Washington reports Governor of Georgia seeks to obtain possession of a defaulter held abroad. The note describes extradition talks with allied nations, outlining steps to secure the suspect’s return amid diplomatic channels.
The will of W. G. Sanders, probated in Mount Pleasant, designates a $400,000 estate left to a widow and divided among about two hundred relatives and friends. Two thirds of the estate is to be distributed to those kind to him, with the wife receiving a check and funds set for a cemetery and church. A trust fund of $26 is to be invested for the relief of the poor.
A proposal from the mid continental congress of religious theologies to form a permanent Chicago ministers congress seeks monthly meetings of all denominations. The plan, suggested by Rev. R A White, aims to unify churches, coordinate sermons on social issues, and promote religious reform while avoiding hasty consolidation.
A resolution was adopted authorizing members of Congress to perform work outside the city. The action appears framed as meetings or sessions conducted in small cities, described as tender gatherings in the report.
Newport and New York telegrams report the death of Rev Dr Warren Randulph former pastor of Cen sal Baptist church Newport and ex First Baptist Tavlanapelis age 84 renowned nationally among Baptists. Other items note Meriden Manhattan carriage warehouse arraignment, Rev David Jameson Patterson death age 60 in Brooklyn, Oakland library fund raising with Andrew Carnegie gift, and native Sons of the Golden West appeal to Admiral Dewey for Admission Day. Also mentions St Louis Iron Mountain mortgage and a 40 cent cigars note.
Dev. 15. Three persons died and one injured in a fire at the Gthapldtmerd Tenement at 3h South First Street Brooklyn Williamsburg. Mrs Goscher aged 5 years and Mrs Smyth aged 5 years perished suffocated on the top floor. Luke Breen, 11, died as his mother Jumped from a window and broke her leg. Firemen and police rescued others amid heavy smoke.
Seer takes an Ithora ealery byace on the programme as TOPHEA CYCLE CO is listed. The event appears connected to the Juvenile bicycle group with financial ties to Opera Cycle Co located at 212 West Eighth Avenue.
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