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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1899
Page
3
News from Manila reports heavy fighting as American forces clash with Filipino insurgents along the Batangas area. Generals Dewey and King lead the assault with support from battleships and armored monitors. Casualties cited include injuries to several crewmen and a reported loss of local positions, with residents evacuated under military rules.
Morning Post describes heavy fighting around Manila as American troops repel insurgent attacks on multiple city outposts. Filipinos sustain heavy casualties, with hospitals treating hundreds wounded and two blocking outposts falling under bombardment by warships Charleston Calvio and Monadopek. Aguinaldo aide arrested on spy charges.
Washington dispatch reports the president weighing strong reinforcement of land and naval forces for Manila. The battleship Oregon with Seindga and Iris is near Frendulu to coal then proceed to Manila. Ships Jews and Justin head to Mare Island yard for repairs before joining Dewey. troops from Ft Sam Houston and eight other regiments are listed as available, including Seventh and Twenty-first Infantry distributed to camps and forts nationwide.
A Hong Kong dispatch quotes Rear Admiral Dewey saying Manila could be crushed to mortar and stone if insurgents penetrate the city. He notes Monadnock guards one end, Monterey the rear, and promises Aguinaldo news of possible U S troop withdrawal. The insurgents are described as an armed mob unable to govern.
Washington dispatch reports a White House cabinet meeting directing Major General Otis to press the campaign against insurgents. Aguinaldo is seen as challenging authority, with plans to seize the islands rapidly as Gus forces allow.
Filipino junta members in Washington describe Manila fighting areas. Dr Juan Lunas cites Astourits Press Manila report locating insurgentoutposts north and east of Manila and a midland force encamped to defend the city. Americans held earlier Spanish positions and new defenses were later established.
A Manila report lists soldiers from multiple units and private names with fatalities due to variola and typhoid fever. Dates range January to February, noting First Washington Second Oregon and Third artillery among the affected units.
Frank Brooks has been away for two weeks causing alarm among family and friends. Dave Mulvane telegrammed Rossville for information but no reply was received. Friends expect his return soon, believing he is in Frossville or Topeka handling newly sold feed store and other business interests.
The fragmentary text blends a Washington Post Register snippet about a judge and editor with scattered Kansas local items. It mentions alfalfa profitability in Jewell county, irrigation limits, and a bucket shop law reform suggestion. Names and places are inconsistently cited, reflecting OCR noise and interleaved notices from Oswego Blade and Jewell County Monitor.
A Washington dispatch lists the yeas and nays on the treaty vote dated February 6. The tally shows numerous senators supporting the measure with many names across the party lines, while a substantial bloc opposes it. Absent and paired votes are noted, including several members voting with specific pairs and adjustments.
The Topeka race centers on whether residents will keep the waterworks under private control or elect municipal ownership. Drew aligns with the public against the Jersey firm seeking to extend its franchise, while Brooks is tied to the corporation and its expansion ambitions.
In a committee of the whole this afternoon the special pharmacists bill was discussed. The public health committee presented 14 names to be made pharmacists and Mr. Moore of hall moved to strike out the enacting clause. After debate the motion was withdrawn and the bill was recommended for passage.
A St. Petersburg cable reports requests for Tolstol's exile amid European exile rumors. The Count's son prepares to aid emigrants to America, while the Dowkohors reject priesthood, oaths, and military service. They support Canadas frontier settlements, tracing roots to Peter the Great era.
The market report from Chicago February 6 notes weak starts in wheat with May futures slipping while some rebound is seen as shorts cover. Oats show cash demand and a firm tone alongside slight declines in cash receipts. Corn faces pressure from lower cables and favorable weather for arrivals, with producers hedging via futures. Overall export activity remains mixed with shipments dipping in certain regions and strong demand limited by receipts.
Kansas City and New York market notes show cattle receipts around 4,000 to 14,000 across regions with steers, cows, and heifers listed. Hog and sheep figures appear steady with mixed shipments and various price references. wheat and other grains show slight movements amid broader economic signals and a pending treaty vote impact.
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