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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
8
New York report notes perturbation among ship owners over British requisitions for transport service during wartime. Forexpected troop ships and German threats loom as the White Star, Majestic, and Oceanic face potential seizure, with possible impact on remaining liners and transit routes.
Strine settled after a dispute between St Louis public publishers and printers over a new contract. Arbitration spurred a conference leading to terms aligning with international law and medical modifications. The agreement was accepted and work resumed pending final formalities.
Denver aldermen endorse a joint resolution expressing sympathy for the Transvast republic amid its war with Great Britain and hope for the success of the Moerars. An unrelated advertisement for a cough cure appears within the fragmented text.
A Dec report from Philadelphia notes a plan to assemble 30 000 seats in a main auditorium to host the Republican convention. Subcommittee chairs Joseph Manley and H C Payne discuss platform details and temporary seating to allow attendees to hear clearly. Debate covers which delegates will attend and potential nominees with predictions centered on Secretary of War.
Washington December 19 The Senate Finance Committee ordered Senator Aldrich to report the bill as a substrate for the House measure after it is received. The report is to be made before the holidays adjournment. Aldrich aims to push the bill in the Senate on January 4. Chicago special to the Record from Mexico City notes a British colony subscription for widows and orphans of British soldiers killed in the War. The Trunvaker fund has reached 7.14 dollars.
The Shoup committee and commissions on the distribution of literature authorized by the national committee plan a formal notice from the Republican literary bureau in Washington dated January 18.
A grand lodge annual meeting in Topeka is expected to draw about 1500 attendees including 500 visitors over four days starting February 27. Organizers plan extensive arrangements, entertainment, and lodging, with an expected local economic impact around 40,000 dollars. Committee lists detail roles for entertainment, transportation, printing, and decorations, and security considerations are noted.
Burglars blew open the safe in the Desterlies at Cheroke between 2 and 4 this morning but found nothing of value. Entry gained through a front door by a key. The blast caused a loud disturbance. the outer door was blown off while the inner door remained intact.
The British Medical Institute announces a three month free service in Topeka for all who call before January. Consultations examinations and all minor surgical procedures are included. Dr Edward McCully chief consulting surgeon personally assures cure for many ailments without charging for services. Office hours 9 am to 5 pm weekdays. Special notice if you cannot call send a postage paid request.
A Paris dispatch to the Herald cites Gen. Du Barall as praising poetic justice and predicting Britain will face difficulties in the Transvaal war. He says England deserves hardship for past aims, while Gol. Chapelle argues Boers study terrain and strategy, and English arrogance blinds them to a worthy foe.
A long injurious tale from Chicago recounts a disputed inheritance involving Count Karoly and a vast Hungarian estate. Allegations link a London death, Austrian consul ties, and heirs in America, with feuding factions and vacant fortunes shaping a tangled family saga across continents.
A Philadelphia paper misquoted stating President McKinley wants no federal office holders at the next Republican national convention. The report is declared absolutely untrue by officials, who say no such expressions were made.
A crowded Topeka Whist Club event drew sixty players and a large crowd. The evening featured a lively tournament with frequent tables, noting many players in stylish coats and a competitive chase for the first prize. Key names and results appear in scattered listings from the session.
A detailed reminiscence recalls Quantrill era violence and political intimidation. The account centers on a Confederate aligned figure examining loyalties, threats to families, and public opinion shifts during the era of postwar upheaval.
A fragmented, overheard quarrel features a speaker denouncing control over others and a strained exchange with a stranger. Sparse names and place references suggest a tense confrontation with references to protective motives and frightened children. The text reads as garbled dialogue with misspellings and damaged syntax.
Frankfort Kentucky reports Goebel managers announce plans to contest governor and lieutenant governor seats. Goebel and Beckhams campaign accused of ballot intimidation and forged tissue ballots. Democratic committee prepared an address to the people urging Democrats to resist Goebel’s effort.
Washington wee 1 Brigadier General Dagar 5 Kriluge promoted from colonel sixth infantry placed on retired List. Brigadier General Guert 3 Carpenter promoted from colonel one to Eighteenth infantry now in active command in the Philippines. These retirements create two brigadier general vacancies. Caracas government recognized by all nations Spain Ty and Germany today indicated recognition.
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