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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1899

Page

2

Aguinaldo the Filipino Leader in American Review

A critical abstract outlines Aguinaldo as seen by an American reviewer. It notes his European looks, claimed intelligence and ambition, and varying judgments on honesty and craft. The piece chronicles his early life in Cavite, education in Hong Kong, naval exposure, and his cautious rise as revolutionary leader without declaring himself president.

American Review of Reviews AgUinaldo Philippines Andaluda Spain Usese Vite Manila United States Tagals Luzon Agutrialdo Hong Kong Europe America Ameido Cansuar Islands

Proclamation May Be Recanted To Suit Circumstances

The text suggests the proclamation could be reversed to align with current conditions and to portray Aguinaldo as possessing a sound understanding of human nature.

Aguinaldo

Canefield Fire Ravages Fields at Mak ee Sugar Plantations

Heavy cane fire spreads across MaKee Sugar Company fields near Kalual Seattle Feb 13 as crews fight to plow ahead of flames. Fire endangered property though buildings and machinery suffer little immediate damage. Suspected arson tied to former workers who were discharged and warned of retaliation.

Makee Hawaiian Seattle Makee Sugar Company Kalual James Makee Ubat Donut Hanolute Ayall Falrouids Enzie Bele

Russian forces pour into Port Arthur and Tallen Wan

Reports from the Orient say Russia is sending fresh troops to Port Arthur and Tallen Wan. About 9,000 men have landed at Port Arthur in a month, with plans to add 25,000 more by the end of the Chinese first moon. The total garrisons would reach around 25,000 at Port Arthur and 15,000 at Tallen Wan, amid rising local unrest in the Liao-Tung peninsula.

San Francisco Orient Port Arthur Tallen-Wan

Georgia Peaches Gone Due to Cold Wave Damage

Feb 13 Atlanta reports half the Georgia peach crop killed and the rest damaged by a severe cold spell. From the Florida line to Turnerville the cold caused widespread fruit tree losses. Marshallville Port Valley area hit hard with thousands of blackened trees. Barnesville northward suffered no damage.

Atlanta Georgia Florida Line Turnerville Great Fruit District Marshallville Port Valley Barnesville

U S Postal Laws Extend Across Cuba Island

Washington feb 12 the United States postal system is adopted in Cuba by decree from director Rathbone mirana and approved by cable message from post master general smith after cabinet con sultation. It replaces the Spanish system and covers money order registry business and stamp sales, reducing letter postage to U S rates.

Washington United States Cuba Rathbone Mirana Smith

St Louis Cable Road Sold to Reorganization Faction

A railroad line once held by Troriver was sold at public auction by the sheriff Austiut Gehner representing Charles Parsons banker L. Mr. Rumsey and others for 9500. The People's Cable Road, previously owned by Charles Green, will be reorganized after a years long dispute between Green and the Rumsey Gebner Parsons group.

Lowia Troriver

Six Girl Speculators at Paris Club Buy Sell Kimberly

In Cripple Creek on February 12 the Paris club of six young ladies closed its first deal. They sold 7,000 shares of Kimberly for two dollars, after buying last week at six cents, netting about twenty dollars in profit from the trade and planning further investments through stock speculation.

Cripple Creek Stock Exchange Paris Cripple Creek Kimberly Tyo Eight Peat Dss

Gathmann Receives Order for 38 Inch Aerial Torpedo Gun

Chicago February 13 Louis Gathmann inventor receives government order to build a new 38 inch gun firing aerial torpedoes. Tests at Sandy Hook show 12 inch shells pierce armor, sinking even strong warships. The weapon aims at coast defense with vessels armed for long range, safety, and potential ram integration.

Chicago Louis Gathmann Goverrment Sandy Hook Gathmann Secretey Aleve Guthmann Army Navy Sandy Dock Lincoln Avenue Ericsson Gathmann 14 Noi Ocwcasion Washington Dew Fon Eiekt Pronths South Bethievern

Bust of Schley Presented to Congressman Berry

A Kansas City donor group sends a ten inch bust of Admiral Schley to Rep. A. B. Berry in Washington. The letter explains the gift honors the admiral and supports Berry as champion of Schley’s credibility in the Santiago de Cuba victory dispute. Swingley King Carlisle sign the note urging personal presentation. The piece was prepared by John Shaunessy of Kansas City.

Congressman Berry Kansas Senator Harris Washington A. 8 Berry Admiral W. &. Schley Kansas City Kan W. A. Harris United States D. C Admiral Schley Shaunessy Kunsane Swingley King J. L. Carlisle Admiral Schiey Lon

Senator Harris Gifts Bust to Representative Berry

Senator Harris presented the bust of Commodore Schley to Representative Sal Berry who thanked the donors in a letter. Berry called the gift a recognition of the real hero of Santiago and praised the American navy’s victory and the battle’s management as imperial in glory.

Harris Berry Commodore Schley Santiago Sal B Berry

Reindeer Aid Push in Alaska Budget Request

Washington reports W T Harris requests a 25000 appropriation to continue the reindeer experiment. Planned use includes buying reindeer in Biberta and transporting them to Bering Straits and Point Barrow to replace borrowed stock and to maintain the Alaska reindeer station for instruction of natives in care and domestic use. The next year's cost is projected at 12500.

I Harris Alaska Washington Point Bar- Tow W. T. Harris Biberta Bering Straits Point Rodney Point Barrow

Falsehood Costs Fifthousand Divorce Verdict

Danville Feb 13 Mrs Mary Montgomery won a $5000 verdict against Attorney A R Him of Danville for declaring he had obtained a divorce for her when he had not. She had married again before discovering the deceit.

Danville Mary Montgomery A. R. Him

Gougar Praises Agoncillo as Statesman in Filipino Visit

Helen M. Gougar of Lafayette Indiana writes a Chicago paper praising Agoncillo, calling him dignified and patriotic. She condemns President McKinley’s conduct and the senate ratification debate over the treaty, urging dignity in press coverage and loyalty to governments of Cubans Porto Ricans and Filipinos.

Helen M. Gougar Layfayette Ind Helen B. Gougar Chicago Agoncillo Philippines William Brc Kinley United States Senate Manila Helen M

Walker Whiteside to star in Lion Amoureaux at Grand Opera House

Walker Whiteside returns to the city tomorrow night in the English version The Red Cockade of the Parisian success Lion Amoureaux. He owns and produces the charming romantic comedy drama, praised for its modern tone and convincing drama.

Meningitis Vet Epidemic Forces Morgantown Evacuation

A Morgantown Ky outbreak prompts state board orders to disinfect every home with a death and relocate all children to Bowling Green for safety. No deaths since Thursday, but one third of homes report illness as rural districts report spread. physicians assist as refugees prepare to stay away about a week.

Morgantown Evansville Ind State Board of Health Moreantown Howling Green Bowling Green

Fort Valley Industrial School Elevates Negro Education in Georgia

An Atlanta correspondent reports two new negro industrial schools modeled after Tuskegee, including Fort Valley in central Georgia. Principal J. W. Davidson and assistant J. H. Torbert lead a growing institution with nearly 500 students, white trustees, and strong community support. Boys learn carpentry bricklaying blacksmithing and farming while girls study dressmaking cooking stenography telegraphy and typewriting. The state recently approved 1500 dollars per year, with potential increases.

Atlanta New York Post Hooker Washington Tuskegee Ala South Tuskegee Institute Georgina Fort Valley J. W. Davidson J. H. Torbert Georgia Port Valley South Georgia Jeh Glastonbury Conn Samuel May, Jr Boston Fo W. Gans Buchanan Mich Fort Valley Industrial School Greensboro

I Have Made a Discovery in Kidney Treatment

A reader claims a personal kidney ailment improved after taking a marketed medicine from a drug company. The note describes trying various remedies, dissatisfaction with doctors, and belief in a discovered cure, ending with a cautious hope that life remains worth living.

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