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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1899

Page

8

List of wounded and killed in Manila campaign shows extensive tally

Washington lists named soldiers from multiple regiments with flesh wounds, shots, and deaths as of February 7 in Manila. The report details first Montana Colorado Washington and others, noting specific Companies and injury types amid heavy fighting near Paco Santana and Celocan.

Montana Sapte Reynalds Haries Rummelis Slieht Hayes Ovissing Povate John Serensen Mayersick Corporal Skinner Henad Enigh Colorado Ron ‘T. Weaver Bert Thigh Cheries S. Morrison Maurice Parkhurst C.D. White Erivsi Hines & Duran Shorts Witluca 1. Earle Charles B. Boyce Charles Carlson L. Hilled Charles Haughmount Jett Jerez Winsit South Dakota Horace J. McCracken Killeres Frats Greesi William J. Lewis Henjamin Phepps Comany K Hugenr E Stevens Thich Frank McLain Manchip Birman Pay Jespresan HL Osgood Haskell Bernard Sharp Orian Ryan Washington George W. McGowan Ralph W. Simonds George R. Frank Smith Matthias M. Cherry Sherman Harding Howard Augustin Berry Benjamin A. Harbour Hugb P. Moleltan Herman Steinhagen B Wrieht Wiliam Sinai Arthur L. Osturn Richard Hughes Alvert E. Barth James Mitchell Fourteenth Infantry Privats Haly William C. Smith Tennessee

Madrid minister warns Philippines will cost Americans dear

A Madrid interview declares the Philippines will cost the Americans dear. The minister says Manila may resist siege, but a victory there won’t help the United States as insurgents in the hinterland continue conflict. He predicts independence for Filipinos and cites anti annexation forces as stoking American sacrifices. He also notes Spain’s position worsens with new hostilities as ratification nears.

Madrid Philippines Manila United States Steegele Philippine Mands

Steamer Stuttgart Encounters Severe Storm on Atlantic Run

The Bremen bound steamer Stuttgart reached port with heavy damage after a January 30 storm. Northwest hurricane winds and enormous seas smashed boats, tore lifeboats loose, flooded starboard compartments, and forced the ship to lie by for hours. A second cabin passenger suffered a broken leg during the ordeal.

New York Stuttgart Bremen

Senator Allen Praises Bryan in Senate Address

In Washington Senator Allen defends William Jennings Bryan, calling him a great statesman and personal friend while denying he will be swayed by Republican influence. He rejects claims of opposing Bryan over political opposition and affirms his own independence and integrity.

Senator Allen Wm. J. Bryan Washington Pets Senate William Jennings Bryan Ar. Allen Allen Heya Firyan Webster Clas Cley Thaye Paris Nebraska McKinney

Topeka Fair Grounds Lease Bill Heads For Passage

A Topeka legislation package already passed by the senate aims to authorize the city council and mayor to lease the fair grounds from county commissioners for park purposes. The house committee has recommended passage and the bill is expected to receive final approval in a few days before gubernatorial signature.

Topeka Senate

Our Senators Commended For Their Action Upon the Treaty of Peace With Spain

The house met and adopted a concurrent resolution praising Senators Baker and Harris for voting to ratify the peace treaty with Spain. The resolution commends their patriotism and the army and navy’s bravery, and authorizes transmission copies to the named senators.

Spain House Gelasler Logan House of Representatives Senate Ebset

Senate committee backs passage on mutual aid and insurance

The senate committee on banks and insurance recommends passage of bills authorizing mutual life insurance and votes by proxy for mutual aid societies like the Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Kansas. Other items note a concurrent resolution for an extra state auditor clerk and remarks on la grippe treatment and several druggist notices.

The Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Kansas Senate Tom Anderson MIL Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Kansas Insurance Department Renate Senate Committee of Banks and Insurance Anderson Dollis House Auditor of State

Spoiled beef found in army supplies at Havana

In Havana on February 7 the board of meat survey led by Captain William J. Pitcher found 10 848 cans unfit for human food and recommended condemnation by Colonel Reed who confirmed the finding. Several other relief stations reported tainted salmon and spoiled tomatoes while some bacon from 1891 remained fresh. One to two percent of Havana issued meat is bad. The Seventh corps is consuming locally bought beef but soldiers complain of toughness.

Havana Board of Meat Survey William J. Pitcher Klebth Infantry Reed la Punte Libbey McNeil Arnold

Public Buildings Bills Move in House Committee

Washington reports favorab le recommendations on a broad package of public building projects across the nation. The list includes Topeka Kansas at fifty five thousand, Seattle at two hundred thousand, Omaha boosting one point eight million, and many other cities with site and project sums noted. Two new Senate bills introduced address city taxation and Haddam Washington County. Yellow Fever cases on a transport bound for San Juan Puerto Rico. two deaths and multiple illnesses reported. Weather notes forecast continued cold in Kansas with fair skies and brisk winds. Local ads offer free button sewing at Peerless Laundry and dry meal services at Hotel Oxford.

Washington House Committee On Seattle Wash Topeka Kan Beaumont Tex Omaha Neb Jnl Butte City Mont Salt Lake Utah San Diego Cal Eureka San Juan de Porto Rico Alfonso XT San Juan Cuafuegos

Examination of National Guardsmen to Align With Regular Army

Tampa Florida February 7 National Military convention schedules discussions on reorganization of the state militia. Delegates have arrived and a large turnout is expected. The convention will consider standardizing the national guard with regular army examinations and safeguards.

Tampa Fla National Military

Judge Horton Among Gallery Spectators At Opera Event

The Crayeford crowd watched former Kansis chief justice Albert H. Horton in the gallery. He sat center with Kat and his overcoat, ate popcorn, and applauded without reacting to the applause, while younger society members enjoyed the lower boxes and filed jokes about gallery seating. The judge claimed the gallery due to full seating and kept his dignity on display.

Kanaas Crayeford Albert H. Horton Kat Kansis

Chase of a lunatic ends with capture near Topeka park

Sheriff Cook pursued Swan Johnson from Rock Island depot to Topeka City park after boarding a train at Valencia. Johnson fled north along Kansas avenue before River Bank where he collapsed and was captured and taken to the asylum by a hired hack.

Sheriff Cook Rock Island Sherif J. Lo Seitz McPherson Courtty Swan Johnson Topeka Asylum Sherif Cook Valencia Seliz Cook Topeka Man Johnson Kansas Avenue

Traffic Opens Up After Snow Blockade on Rio Grande

Denver and Rio Grande traffic resumes between Grand Junction and the west after a heavy snowstorm. The blockade cost tens of thousands of dollars and required three rotary snowplows, nearly 150 shovellers, and a dozen powerful steam engines to clear avalanches across the canyon. Marshall Pass route is open and officials forecast no further slides this winter as loose snow has subsided.

Denver Fep Denver & Rio Grande Grand River Grand Junction West Jeffrey Marshall Pass Denver & Ilo Grande

Whisky Trade Boom Shocks Louisville Dealers

In Louisville Kentucky a remarkable surge in whisky sales is reported from the recent Distillers combination. Authorities state that six days of the current week saw more whisky sold than in the entire previous year. Brokers are swamped with orders as price changes limit ordering to telegraph lines. estimated weekly sale reaches about 160000 barrels.

Louisville Combina Centucky Distillers

Senator Frule Views Manila Treaty Impact

Washington reports senator Frule’s impression on Manila battle effects and the treaty. He warns that sticking to current terms could lead to protracted conflict and permanent annexation aims, saying ratification would trigger more troops and ships to quell a potentially doomed occupation.

Washington Frule Associated Press Manila Lng Congress Tile Philippine Weimar

Frigid Denver Rail Line Struggles With Snow Blockade

Severe cold hampers repairs and operations as reports indicate the Midland and Rio Grande routes face delays from heavy snow. Officials hope to reopen the line to Santa Fe and Leadville after crews battle the blizzard, with locomotives and power restored slowly.

Laughing at Seals Says They Told a Sober Truth

Mrs A P Brockway of Worcester Massachusetts recounts a year long test of Postum Food Coffee after a physician husband suggested a careful evaluation. She describes a delightful aroma and satisfaction with Postum versus coffee and notes improvements in weight, health, and nerves with the beverage replacing tea or coffee in the family’s routine.

Pontum A. P. Brockway Charlestes Bt Worcester Mesu

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