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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1899

Page

3

Night Attack Feared in Manila Front as Filipinos Fire

In Manila on February 2, Filipino forces fired on the American left flank near Ca Teocatapened before midnight, wounding no one and prompting no American reply. The Tennessee Regiment sailed for Iloilo aboard the St Paul while units reorganized at waterworks and fortifications.

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Bird's-Eye View of Manila Capital During Advancing Fire

A dramatic scene from Manila showing American forces firing from windows as they advance through the city. The Fourth Cavalry is described as foraging for food, while California troops occupy areas filled with Tuco and San Tans.

Manila Philippine Islands Ing Trom Fourth Cavalry

Cure of Indigent Inebriates Lies Before Kansas Legislature

Mrs M A Cornelius urges a public cure law for indigent inebriates stating counties would bear costs and emphasizing economic and humane benefits. She cites progressive examples from Colorado Maryland Minnesota Louisiana North Dakota and outputs from Keeley Institute programs along with church and civic support. The speech frames the bill as a moral and practical remedy for a widespread social ill.

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Battle near Calootan as Filipinos attack Jett ing

Tuesday night fighting near Calootan ended with Companies BC and 1 of the Twentieth Kansas counterattacking the bamboo jammed lines. Captain Hirst A. C. Alford was killed leading his company. several others wounded. About thirty Filipinos lay dead, with more wounded. Gunboats Concord and Culise bombarded the town. reinforcements were moved to avoid friendly fire. Publications praised American discipline and valor amid trenches and guerrilla tactics. Reconnaissance showed 7,000 Filipinos near Pasig and Paranaque. overall quiet along the front.

Calootan Twentieth Kansas Infantry Cuiwovan A. C. Alford Seret Sheiden Dasset Hewitt Ernest Fritz John Glilian Company B Bruch Concord Culise General Ous Kansas Battalion Manila Chin Therick Pasig Paranaque Strom Washington Philippines Ous Spain Spanish Transportation Company Philip Gineral Otis Alene Owen Bitte Fiaka

Cough remedy touted to halt lingering illness

An ad urges vigilance for coughs that may become consuming. It promotes Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil with hypophosphites as the best remedy, claiming it warms, soothes, strengthens, and has saved thousands from a serious cough. Guanes New York SCOR E SWOWHE.

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Big sugar deal tied to Onomea stock value

A San Francisco report notes 4800 shares of Onomea Sugar stock changing hands at 17.00, totaling about 660000 dollars. Brewer and Cook sold, Ed war Politz bought. described as the largest island deal to date. Also mentions the Steamer Moana delivering Honolulu advices on a Nomad wreck and Troquets arrival for permanent service.

San Francisco Cal Australia Hawaii Honolulu Moana Kibala Helena Maul McAllen Puget Sound Hall Brothers Tomad Pacific Coast Onomea Sugar Company Brewer Cook Edwar Politz Islands

New Gould Deal Promises Electricity for Railroad System

George J Gould outlines a plan for the Manhattan Elevated Railway to install electric power and motive facilities across its network. He argues annual operating savings could reach millions, enabling a six percent return on new capital and a one percent premium on existing bonds, with stockholders benefiting under a six percent basis. The proposal emphasizes overall property improvements and potential extra passenger gains.

New York George J. Gould Ube Wowie Utter Milhoene

Street Car Fair Planned for October Exhibition

American Association to Exhibit at Tattersall's in October in Chicago. A nationwide street railway convention aims to attract many exhibitors and visitors. The eighteenth annual meeting will be in Orghier with exhibits of street cars, motors, and machinery. Local members hosted visiting delegates at the Union and a theater outing.

American Association Tattersall’s Chicago Amercan Street Railway Fegelation Cine

Roberts Credentials Presented for Utah in Sixtieth Congress

Abesham H. Roberts of Utah had his credentials as a member of the fifty sixth congress received by Chief Clerk McDowell and filed. Utah Secretary James O Hammond certified Roberts was elected at the state general election held the Sunday of November 1888, with certificates carried and certified, dated December 10 1895.

Washington Abesham HH. Roberts Utah McDowell House of Representatives James O. Hammond Grisham Roberts United States of America J. G. Hammond

Minnesota Insurance Commissioner Pins Fraud on Chicago Firm

Minnesota Insurance Commissioner Dearth cancels Wort Wayne Wire Insurance license for alleged fictitious securities and forged assets. Investigations claim the firm offered official stocks and bonds possibly misrepresenting assets. Reported assets include 3100.00 in mortgages. Meanwhile, in Washington an update notes Klondike expedition officers and two enlisted men missing in Alaska have returned safely near the Tanana watershed.

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Champion Horseman Shot Near Central NM

Silver City reports A J Forever shooting and killing Tom Darnell ten miles from town. Darnell, once a premier horseman, had moved toward Tampa as a rough rider and allegedly threatened Bowler. Darnell reportedly planned to escape after the shooting using a horse saddle on the ride.

Silver City N. M

Iasumatism Cure Promise and Local Goods Ad

A vintage ad promising a 30 day cure for rheumatism with money back guarantee, priced at $1 per bottle from Swift & Holliday Drug Co W H Wilson and Arnold Drug Co. Also promotes Silver Leaf brand catsup sweet onion celery relish urging Kansans to buy local goods and support home industries and factories.

Swift & Holliday Drug Co W. H. Wilson Arnold Drug Co Kansas

Sanit y Improvement bill prompts calls for stricter plumbers tests

Kansas Plumbers push a sanitation standard bill demanding certification and licensing before work on sewer connections. The measure seeks to curb unsafe plumbing that endangers homes, families, and public health amid warnings of deadly diseases from poorly built sewer lines.

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