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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1899

Page

8

Filipinos and Protestant Missionaries in the Philippines

President Schurman argues that native trust must be earned with civil government, education and honest governance. He warns against mixed Protestant missions and urges a single form of Protestant effort, plus strong schools, orderly civil administration, and trustworthy officials to forge loyalty and peace in Mindanao, Luzon, and the Sulu archipelago.

Aguinaldo Spain Europe Congress Philippines Tin Collett Ana Privines Manila Tollo Isone

Westward move draws Bridgeton workers to mills

Sixty one Bridgeton NJ elast workers boarded a special Pennsylvania Railroad car in Philadelphia for Pittsburgh. They said hundreds more would follow soon to factories in the west including Indiana and Ohio. About 600 men total expect winter wages around 10 per week with factories offering pay up to between 10 and 15 dollars.

Giles Browers Bridgeton N. J Philadelphia Elas West Pennsylvania Pittsburg Pepome Ohio Barty

Panama Scheme Moves To Transfer Canal To American Control

New York reports a plan to form the Panama Canal Company of America to take over the Isthmian canal project from France. Banking houses and notable financiers including August Belmont & Co Kuhn Loeb Levi P Motto J Edward Simmones Edward Sweet & Co and others are named as interested. A transfer of rights to an American entity is expected after French shareholders approve in France. A U S is forming an isthmian canal commission led by Rear Admiral Walker to study routes, with funds allocated in the river and harbor bill. The effort aims to place the canal under American oversight and align with Nicaragua interests as a competing route is evaluated. A large Jamaica labor force and substantial preliminary work are noted as under way with project costs cited near ten million dollars and potential for major construction activity.

New York Panama Canal Company of America Pana Cial Americane Winnessionaires August Belmont & Co Kuhn, Loeb & Co Levi P Motto Charles J. Edward Simmone Naonal Bank Edward Sweet Passama Canal America Nicaragua Canal U. S Walker Chatrioan Central America U.S Garilon Witt Janet Serio Erugimuerti Raven Jamaica Fetovee weiUn Wil Grouchly Webi. Wil Pre Quitine Fabruses Vent Sat Trovhside Hanletton

Hanna Seeks State Insurance Superintendent Post

Friends of Senator Geo W Hanna of Clay County back his bid for state superintendent of insurance. He championed a constitutional provision for election of the office by the people and is praised as a skilled organizer and strong district leader.

Geo. W. Hanna Clay County Hanna Btw

Can't Stand Cold Children in the Cold Weather

A fragment touts maintaining health in cold weather, claiming sharp winds and keen air injure children. It argues that proper nourishment and protection make boys and girls sturdy, with richer blood and better warmth, attributed to SCOTT BROWNES Carmine New York.

Ships Intercepted At Delagoa Bay Stir International Law Debate

British warships interfere with American cargoes on Beatrice Mashona and Maria bound for Delagoa Bay. Shippers question international law, seek guidance, and assess risk as shipments to Lorenzo Marques dwindled and insurers face uncertainty. Concerns center on whether the seizure sets a legal precedent and how the US government will respond.

Delagos Bay New Tark Britinh Warshina Mto New York Mulling Company Delazon Bay Jonanneaburs Althowgh Post A.J. Toomey Lorenzo Marques Johannesburg Delagus Mr .Toomey A. D. Baye Flint, Eidge & Co Rccids England Vvarious Steamship South Africa Bipen Delage Bey Edward M. Norton Norton & Sin Meents Delaxva Bay Herbert Barber Barber & Co Bnoke Delazou Bay

Rumored German Move in Africa Sparks Diplomatic Talks

A London dispatch reports Berlin may seize Portugal’s Atlantic colonies and lands north of the Zambezi, sparking cautious reaction from Washington. Russia, France, and Britain face questions on contraband, naval seizures, and possible neutral intervening powers as the war widens. Military updates include Gatacre and Methuen maneuvers and British efforts to monitor coal and supply routes amid uncertain foreign policy.

Herat Delagoa Bay London Berlin Germany Portugal Zambes Kingi Delasou Fay Forlen Germasis Traze- Vaal Das Delusoa Bay Preneh Washington Mr. Choate Tur Spain England Transvaal War Office Walport Gatacre Dordrecht Methuen Modder River Twth Gatacre Sutter Froue Caienad Oliver Vtpost Uftaire Eeumrais ScouUng Cabe Pretoria

Retired Greene and the Boer cause in Anglo American relations

The article discusses Greene’s retirement from Pretoria and the impact of British diplomatic efforts during the prior year in Spain. It highlights the influence of Boer alignment on American policy, Adelbert Hay’s public reception in England, and his role in addressing inquiries from prisoners' friends while earning distinction from the foreign office.

Greene Pretoria Ssicfim America Spain Ubh South England Adelbert Hay Tars Zounis Sul Foreign Office

United Irish societies plan anti British mass meeting

New York on December reports a United Irish societies meeting to organize a mass gathering at the Academy of Music next Sunday night with Judge Pit as presiding officer. Expected speakers include Senator Mason and Representatives Jet and Sulzer. The committee has many notable vice presidents named, including Congressman Jaci Hupktersmat Zeigler of Pennsylvania and Daniel J. Jetson of West Virginia. General James F R O Bierne, charity commissioner and Transvaal republic representative in the United States, commented on potential Canadian invasion by Irish Americans. He warned such an invasion would fail against trained forces, citing quartermaster and commissary details learned from Cuba.

New York United Irish Societies Academy of Music Pit Gerald Supreme Court Mason Jett and Sulzer Jaci Hupktersmat Zeigler Pennsylvania O'Donovan Russ Commissary Department Cuba Penlan Canada

One Politician Named in Horton Convention Revelry

In Ramsas City dispatches Mike Sutton recounts a Horton convention scandal tale. The story features Judge Horton, Cy Doland, Dave Mulvasce, and Burton Game, with remarks on keeping promises and a toast that loyally honors Little Dave, a boastful political wit.

Mike Sutton Ramsas Leavenworth Charles Curt Judge Horton Dave Mulvasce Kansas Sutton Judes Horton Iate Developmentn Promitses Che Horton von Netillon Burtes Burton Feral Nominatin Burton Tale Charles Curtis Mir Horton Curtis Lave Dave Little Dave Little Daveliz Stern

Death of Charles E. Pike in St Paul residence

Charles E. Pike died last night at his residence in St Paul Minnesota December 28. The obituary notes the long life of the elderly man and his ties to local business and community.

Charlies E Pike St. Paul Minseadta St. Paul Mint Charles Pike

Notable Early American Statesman and Publisher Passes

Mr. Pike born in Calais on April 15 1518 served as United States minister to the Netherlands during the civil war. He came to St Paul in 1888 helped found Free Sellers and the Massachusetts Republican party. In 1847 he wrote Maine resolutions for Daylor for the presidency and later helped found Oshkosh Northwestern. In 1963 he became solicitor in the internal revenue department and acting attorney general.

Mr. Pike Calais United States Netherlands Pike St. Paul Republican Party Masachusetts Maine Daylor

Carey Hotel Sold in Wichita for 376 400

Wichita reports the Carey hotel sale completed with 5000 cash placed. Executors under the will arrange final abstracts and details. Sale to G L Raton for 376 400. Describes the bequest of the bulk of the estate to Mrs. Carey and W F Carey with Charley Carey as executor.

Wichita Carey Hotel

FOSSIL 29 FEET LONG FOUND NEAR CALDERI CHILE

Correspondent reports a 29 foot fossil found at Calderi a Chile seaport by Archie Mackenzie later photographed and prepared for removal to Valparaiso. The long fossil, believed to weigh about six tons, includes a 28 foot 2 inch body with a 34 foot 1 inch tail and a nine foot nine inch back, well petrified with rock fragments clinging to it.

Assoriat Press Valparaiso Chil Calderi Chill Archie Mackenzie Avetent Senor Carlos Sayaco Valparnicn Leneth

Receivers Discharged in Northern Pacific Case

In St Paul United States district court an order discharges the receivers of the Northern Pacific railway company. All lands and property placed in receivership have been sold or indicted suits largely dismissed, with the affairs turned over to shareholders in the reorganized company succeeding the old corporation. The receivers Edwin A. McLfensy and Funk G. Bigelow are retained as referees pending any unsettled actions.

Edwin A. McLfensy Funk G. Bigelow

Insurgents Routed Near Montaban Noted in Manila Report

Manila reports Col. Lockett with about 500 men including artillery attacked insurgents entrenched in the mountains near Montaban northeast of San Mateo. The enemy were driven from trenches though heavy infantry and artillery fire caused significant Filipino losses as Americans pursued through the hills. Four Americans wounded. Gen Lawton reportedly killed.

Manila Lockett Artilery Montaban San Mates Hila San Mateo Lawton Lockete Lokete To Rm Spece Oegale

Suppressed Americ an Publication Reappears in Bonito Province

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a suppressed American publication in Bonito province resuming under a new name. It mentions an American war death during an attack on the Buble garrison linked to General Antonio Santa Ana era phrasing and a local pharmacy association reference.

Bonito Buble Get. Sante Ana

Germany's Advantage in England's Carrying Trade Seen

Philadelphia dispatch discusses Germany's growing foothold in British maritime commerce amid the South African war. The piece argues Germany will dominate the carrying trade, expand its transport network, and benefit from shifting global shipping, with implications for England and Europe.

England Philadelphia Chariel Cramp Kewland Oe Europe Tate Germany Tranan Han le Othoen Cermty Merchatt Ravrise

UnclearOCR Entry Describes Names in a Hill Visit

Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple names and places such as Jeck Gill and W. Squires near Fontas Avenue. The garbled passage references a drink and a person named Yaseen with scattered labels, leaving the event and outcome unreadable.

Jeck Gill W. Squires Fontas

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