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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1900

Page

8

Russia's Moves in Asia Grow More Alarm Bell

New York on February 20 reports rising concern over Russian maneuvers in Asia. Authorities cite troop movements toward Afghanistan, plans for rail links via Teheran and Turkmen routes, and potential pressure on Persia. Britain considers precautions while seeking to maintain an open door policy with other powers.

Russia New York Herald Pacific Hansias Asia Greg Africa Runsbi Ghent Mirmviel Abe Weneld Milniskers Ag Mura Wageln AfRhasistan Cairo Persia Onla Herat Fastiqrar Lie Parke Fravkce Germany Britt Tunita Turkestan Julta-Tabriz-Fiumiadan Teheran Banter Abbas Perelan Gulf India Perkin Asia Minor Tusnia Onder Far East Chita Great Britain France Avia Minor Gieatey Central Asia European Siberia Dolley Rugla Enormona South Ok Ire Congurat Tevon Afghanistan Mery Erat Candahar Quetta China Ashi Minor

Postum Cereal Co. Ad Claims Coffee Harms Health

An advertisement by the Postum Cereal Co. Ltd argues that coffee aggravates health problems and that many readers report relief after abandoning coffee for Postum Food Cereal. The piece cites headaches nervousness and stomach upset linked to coffee use and claims Postum rebuilds the nervous system.

Mirkabi Cotew Ae- Howe Kinney Met Wallty

FIGHTING JOE'S DAUGHTER ENGAGEMENT REPORTED

Philadelphia Feb 20 The engagement of Lt W W Fiscus U S Infantry now in the Philippines to Miss Annie Wheeler daughter of Gen Joe Wheeler is announced by Lieut Fiscus sister Dr Ranch Graves The couple’s acquaintance began at West Point Where Gen Wheeler’s sons were classmates The marriage will occur when Fiscus can obtain absence from duty The pages describe Mayo funeral and Senator Lagan events in Quebec and Philadelphia

Philadelphia Linut W. W. Fincus United States Infantry Philippines Annie Wheeler Joe” Wheeler Ranch F. Graves Fiscus Wheeler West Point Wheeller Minn Wheeler Mies Miso Wheeler United States Warren

Waiting for Carnegie Arrives in Pittsburg for Equity Suit

Pittsburg Feb 20 All interested in the Prick Carnegie equity suit await the arrival of principal defendant Andrew Carnegie. He is en route north from New York after a conference with President Schwab. His presence is expected to heighten interest in the legal battle and accelerate defense papers.

Pittsburg Andrew Carnégié Florida Pitshoro New York Schwab Carnegie Pittabure Carnegie Steel Company, Limited Frick Mr. Carntele

Riot at Dearbors Street crossing in Chicago fight

Five hundred General Electric Hail way workers clashed with Western Indiana Rail raid staff over Dearbors Street crossing at Fifteenth Street. Several seriously hurt and two dangerously injured as four freight cars were wrecked. GE seized temporary crossing control and moved rolling stock across the rails. Police unable to identify injured. workers spirited away. Trouble followed a Illinois Supreme Court reversal dissolving a year-long injunction keeping GE off the tracks.

Chicago General Electric Hailway Company Western Indiana Dearbors Street Fehting General Electric Company General Electric Cruai

Manila Ram. Soldiers' deaths blamed on liquor in Manila

Capt Frank M Wells of the Hirst Tennessee infantry says whiskey in Manila killed more soldiers than Filipino bullets. He reports bars near barracks and on ships, urges abolition of the canteen, and notes lack of action by officers and the provost marshal before reforms. He traveled on the transport Indiana and previously saw heavy liquor sales in Murcia and on a steamboat.

New York Frank M. Wells Chayilitin Ata Nile Molle T Custer Indiana San Stn Philippines

Investigative steps on Missouri incident and naval officers

A Washington dispatch reports a court of inquiry may examine charges against Missouri officers amid alleged tense relations and efficiency concerns. No report of unfitness issued. ship stated as government property bought last spring for ship Home, with unclear ownership details and a damaged account of events surrounding losses at sea.

New York Harald Washington, D.C Trateport Sidor Artur Arthur Missouri Abtvay Sun Prades Couna

Fraud charge targets Jamun Mullhall in Chicago case

A warrant is issued for Jamun Mullhall of Wabesh Avenue head of a merchant commission company. He is charged with fraudulently obtaining on credit and selling goods for cash while hiding creditors. Authorities allege he has secured over 3300.00 from homes across the United States, with assets secured in 90 commission houses in Kansas, Nebraska and New York. Mullhall is sought by officers. he formerly operated in business in Chicago.

Chicago Ka Cupian Jamun

Mullhall’s Chicago Sales Tied to Denver Property Scheme

A fragmented report notes Mullhall moved to Chicago ten days ago with property from Denver. Much of the property was sold in the Chicago market and he reportedly went there to finalize sales. Tim claimed several Chicago commission houses were linked with Mullhall.

Ness Chicago Denver Mullhall Tim Mullhaul

Odd Predictions by Michigan Statistician for 20th Century

A Philadelphia Times report describes Riley Y Moore of Battle Creek collecting odd 20th century forecasts. He predicts the century starts January 1, 1901 on a Tuesday and ends on a Sunday, with recurring calendar patterns, holidays on same weekdays, Easter dates, and Russia adopting the Gregorian calendar, among many other dated projections.

Michigan Philadelphia Times Riley Y. Moore Battle Creek Mich Moore Washington Onder Wienever Christinus Russia

Islands Without Owners From The Century Readings

A descriptive account of the South Shetland Islands including Livingston Island and nearby rocks. Observations cover ice cover, glaciers, wildlife like penguins and cormorants, and barren peaks. The writer notes possible mosses and grass farther south and laments unclaimed lands, urging a humane mission with a shipwreck relief station.

Greenland Turlaren Istana Livingston Island Bourget Lever Fiurmber Daseenmiem Vehet House

Invitation For Dewey Given By Department Commander

An invitation was extended to Admiral Dewey by the Department Commander of the G A R. The Jacksonville group, including Sen. Cullom, left for Washington to join the reception May 1 at the department encampment. They planned to present a ceremonial souvenir invitation as a formal token.

Dewey Springfield Gat Henrien S. Bunters Aresarean Wilkes H. Minrichecs Sr i. Thininp Jacksonville Washington Rea Senator Cullom Jacksonvifie Tien

The Spoiled Biff On Washington Street Car

A story in the Washington Star recounts a stylish young woman with a bulldog aboard an Upperbound Metropolitan avenue car near Sixth Street. The dog, spoiled and swaggering, refuses to stay on the platform, as the conductor struggles to enforce the rule and the woman argues the pet’s status as a lap companion. The incident unfolds with humorous tension over canine etiquette and transit rules.

The Washington Starj Sixth Street Jsff

Dog and bulldog spark iron nerve in transit tale

A conductor scolds a fox as a dog with a nail studded collar seizes the moment on a crowded car. A young woman remains still while the dog and bulldog companion dash away, the conductor muttering about trouble and a passerby remarking on the dog’s loyalty. The scene ends with the woman and her dog alighting, the conductor left to ponder what just happened. Subscribe for the Journal.

Dagon Miles

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