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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1899
Page
1
Troops occupy the Guadalupe church as shelling of gunboats fails to dislodge insurgents along the Pasig. American casualties mount amid intense fighting with insurgents concentrating on the right flank near San Pedro, while Natives fear reprisals and communications remain strained as Pacific naval forces bombard positions.
Washington February 2 Major General Orie reports to the War Department on deaths in his command for the week ending February 3. Privates Daniel White C Eighteenth Infantry and Adin are listed among killed in action or died of wounds. others suffer heart failure and disease. Chaplains and officers are noted among the dead, with extensive casualty details across different regiments. In Wichita, Paddy Shea is convicted of murder in the second degree after an earlier conviction for assault with intent to kill, with potential for a higher charge on retrial.
Harrisburg reports show the twenty math ballot for senator with results nine, Jenkins four, Grow one, paired two hundred. Nebraska notes a vote where the assembly adjourned sine die without ballot. Delaware lists sixtieth and sixty first ballots with scattered totals. Salt Lake and surrounding reports mention ballots and adjournments with various candidates and party alignments.
Mr Ethan Allen Hitchcock of Missouri, recently United States ambassador to Russia, took the oath and assumed duties as secretary of the interior in Washington on February 20.
A Sunday crowd of about two thousand swarmed Sedewick and Division streets when a play failed to materialize at Star theater. Patrons demanded refunds as chairs and decor were damaged, a patrol wagon alarm scattered the crowd, and money was refunded to coupon holders later that afternoon.
The khedive of Egypt has born a son at Muniazat amid great rejoicing. Earlier births of three daughters caused disappointment and rumors of opposition to the khedive in favor of his brother Mohamed Ali. News notes the people’s relief at an heir to the throne.
Annié Peterson, a Danish Mormon, arrived from Denmark bound for Belton Utah. She carried $30 and a railroad ticket, confessed belief in polygamy, but deputy immigration chief said belief alone does not justify exclusion, so she was allowed to proceed.
Commodore Rob ley BD Evans, former town commander, will be guest of honor at the Stamina Republican club banquet in Cincinnati on Washington's Birthday. He leaves Washington with Congressman Bramwell, boarded by a two-man committee, arrives Wednesday morning, is welcomed at Burnet House, then Queen City ship to the Chamber of Commerce and to a later reception. Local officials and Loyal Legion members will attend the banquet.
Feb 20 reports mix rumors about Pelle Paure and the actress, claiming gossip tied the president to helping Sorel. The chatter suggesting Paure spent the afternoon before his death at her home circulates amid sensational speculation.
Washington reports the controller of the currency declares a first dividend of 3 percent for creditors of the First National Bank of Emporia Kansas and 15 percent for creditors of the Mutual National Bank of New Orleans Louisiana.
The U S Supreme Court upholds Ohio law requiring railroads to stop at least three daily trains at towns with populations under 3,000. Lake Shore opponents argued interstate commerce. justices dissent on discrimination against through trains. The Ohio ruling is affirmed as a public convenience matter with state authority to legislate.
A bill introduced to establish a furniture factory at the penitentiary aims to manufacture school furniture for state offices and institutions. It authorizes 249000 dollars for erection and maintenance, with directors setting prices and filing monthly reports to the state auditor.
The Hutchinson reformatory board will meet tomorrow to install John J. Simmons of Digdon as superintendent, replacing Sam Cause of Ottawa. Simmons, a former state senate candidate defeated by Senator Lupier three years ago, comes from the Seventh Congressional district and will earn 4500 dollars yearly.
At St Marks A M E church in Topeka First ward mob declares unequivocal support for Drew. Speakers including T F Doran address packed house and rally carries resolution backing municipal ownership of the city water supply and pledged undivided support for the candidate at the upcoming primary.
Clarence Ta Feb 20 Clifford E ward Webry the famous boy Invalid whose chain letters made his name known across the country died last week after four and a half years of illness. He was shot by accident as a child and paralyzed below the neck yet retained feeling in the head. Medical care failed to help him. his letters drew attention and funds from notable figures, but he remained wheel bound for years. He passed away, released from his prison by death.
Washington reports show the house committee ordered a bill to pay Spain 20 million for the Philippines. Amendments and votes followed, with Cannon offering alternatives and a debate over sovereignty and a stable form of government for the Philippines, amid party splits and suspensions of the rules.
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal revoked the authority of Leon Exchange Bank in Leon Butler County Minnesota after the cashier refused an annual examination by examiner Frank Osborn. The action follows state banking law allowing seizure of bank authority and possible appointment of a receiver, with potential criminal liability for owners if further business is conducted.
A blaze last night wiped out the Wisconsin Chair company plant in Port Washington, burning three blocks and causing about 200000 in losses plus five thousand in other property. About 30 workers were left homeless. 600 people employed at the chair plant may be affected. Engineer Kuckly is missing and feared dead.
New York Feb 20 Miss Emily James Smith dean of Barnard College will soon marry George Haven Putnam head of the publishing house Putnam's Sons. She has requested leave from the board of trustees and will likely keep ties with the college though in frail health. The wedding is expected in the spring.
About 160 people were arrested in Paris for yesterday’s disturbances, with sixty detained in custody. Separate reports note a New York fire at Belding Bros. causing about 100000 in damages to several Broadway buildings, and an Italian bark Barbara Luigi wreck near Nassau with three drowned and two died from exposure.
Washington Feb 20 The court of inquiry into the beef controversy assembled at the Lemon building for its first session. Gen Miles was sworn as the first witness in fatigue uniform and addressed questions about his War Commission testimony and a New York Journal interview. He denied endorsing reports of chemical treatment and defended press interactions as context for his statements. He discussed beef supply expectations for Porto Rico and noted native beef could be used if refrigerated beef required preservatives.
News from New York reports Commander Frederick Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army is seriously ill after catching a cold while organizing relief work at headquarters on Thirteenth Street. Dr Westcate barred his attendance at Sunday services. Mrs Booth-Tucker remains ill and has canceled engagements as she plans to join later meetings.
Paris faced extensive police measures as riots broke out on Saturday night over M. Loubet’s election. Demonstrations, arrests, and clashes occurred outside anarchist and anti Jewish papers, with women trampled, windows broken, and police intervention. Midnight brought dispersal and a return to quiet.
In St Joseph Missouri last night Thomas O'Neil a Swift Packing house butcher was killed by his brothers Howard and Jack in a kitchen confrontation over money. Edward joined the attack leaving Thomas stabbed twice in the heart. Jack lost a hand and claims self defense. Both brothers under arrest.
Engineer J. T. Jones returns from a surveying trip over the Taku trail to the Attin district. A new town named Taku It is laid out on Taku bay four miles above the river mouth and about twenty five miles from Juneau. The town would become the ocean terminus of a railroad backed by eastern capitalists, linking the Atlin mining district to Teslin and the Klondike route.
Mrs Mary Hielburn, overwhelmed by happiness at her son’s return from Cuba with the US Army, leapt from a window at each house and killed herself. The son, a private, had been serving in the United States Army. The tragedy occurred as she feared not meeting him at the institution.
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Reed openly adversarial to the administration. He vows to block expansion, Philippines policies, and the Nicaragua canal bill, threatening to kill the army reorganization measure and the Spain payment treaty. The feud colors the remaining two weeks as factions maneuver to control the House.
Ohio citizen Toteda East Talsda resident Fermumn died after choking on a loose molar that became jammed in his throat during attempts to remove it. Medical efforts failed as the tooth worsened his condition. Weather notes from Chicago forecast brisk westerly winds tonight.
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