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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1900

Page

8

British and American leaders weigh terms of peace in South Africa

New York dispatch quotes Dr Loyds urging before possible settlement terms. He notes Britain may push South Africa’s gains while America and Britain seek favorable terms. President Kruger’s stance remains cautious, not ready to surrender independence, as negotiations hinge on a conciliatory path.

New York Wrarsels America Cbs Fineland Renmance Stead Kruger England South Africa Much & Wunder Hrucer

Thousand Hoos Gather for the Annus Concat Enation

A garbled account describes a large gathering in Kanesa City for a milestone event. Names and places are obscured, but the text hints at a biennial or annual convention tied to regional groups and a formal opening ceremony. The legible fragments mention orders, territories, and a council-like assembly.

Kanesa Kangana City

NEQRO RUNS AMUCK IN MACE0 GA SHOOTING OUTBURST

In Maceo Georgia on June two Black men assaulted two white men in a violent incident. One Black suspect J Buller acted as the primary assailant while the victims Aptin Uryant and Jon Heed suffered severe injuries. White suspect B Seltinad struck in the stomach and neck, both men in precarious condition. Butler threatened possible fatal harm against a Black person.

Maceo Jon heRro J. Buller Uryant B. Seltinad Jon Heed Wiite Butler

Man Arrest Escapes During Shootout On Busy Mincon Street

A man attempted arrest turned violent as a police officer confronted him on a busy Mincon street. Gunfire erupted wounding a officer and two citizens while the suspect fled down fourth street drawing a crowd and forcing police to pursue.

Wyarcet Fourth Mincon Qistol Dwter Tim

Rockefeller Plan To Consolidate City Utilities News

A New York report outlines a proposed general consolidation of all gas water electric and traction systems under Rockefeller control. Trustees William C. Whitney Anthony Brady and Thos Whitay were named for Consolidated Gas Co while Curtiss’s election signals strong Rockefeller backing. The plan envisions absorbing Third Avenue debt extending power lines and acquiring Dry Dock and Forts facilities. Details describe a syndicate funding Third Avenue stock and shifting control toward Rockefeller interests with significant market impact.

York Rockefellers William J. Curthe Willam C. ‘Bliney Anthony Hrady Thos Hiyat Consolidated Gas Company Mr Curtiss Neat Frites Ae Kim Debtah Lab & Co Euinn Third Avenue Road Tte Huckleberry Line Forts Cckefeller Lad Henry Hirt Mr. Curtiss Han Cine Larry Henry Hart Rhone Serre Whitney Ims Yan Ute Rockefeller Whitney Hockefvilor

Stole Sack of Gold Suspect Held in Chicago

A disrupted crook case traces a plan to steal gold from the United States in Chicago. Authorities say the main clerk, identified as Wallin, admitted involvement and suggested a larger scheme. The suspect faces charges as the investigation unfolds in court.

Chicago Jun Wallsre Chicamu Wallin

San Francisco Pioneer Dead in Residence

The senior member of Bandmann, Midsen & Co. on the Pacific coast died suddenly at his Van News avenues residence. He headed a firm controlling most of the pure herb output. Bandmann, native of Hamburg, aged 1y years, had ties to Glant Powder Co. and interests in Texas, Mexico, British Columbia and the state.

San Francisco Van House of Bandmann, Midsen & Co Bandmann Hamburg Mexico British Columbia

Still an Official Davis in South Africa Rumor

A Washington dispatch notes persistent but unconfirmed chatter that Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the interior, plans retirement to private life. The report, tied to his South Africa trip, cites no denial and highlights Davis’s influential tenure and strained relations with Hitchcock amid pension rulings and political activity.

Webster Devis Transvaal New York Tribune Washington Integor Department Webster Davis South Af Ries Davis Qe Cape McKinley Major McKinney United Shires Missouri Utler United States Mixrourd Aed Firs Bir Dayik Miteonrian Ehist Afr Davis Tuis Anany Commissioner of Pensions Mtr Kistant Secretary of the Interior Pats Interior Department Cornelius N. Bilas Interior Hitchcock Davin Ohio South Africa

Destructive December Disaster Hits Ishikari District

Official reports document devastating flooding in Ishikari district northern Japan during December. Thirty five towns ruined and at least 17 255 homes submerged or washed away with total damage estimated at 11 000 000 yen. Seventeen fishing schooners sunk and 189 lives lost.

Tacoma WnJon Hokkaido Provinee Japan Ishdari Agaa

Two Dead Heroes to Arrive With Honor Guard

From San Francisco a transport carrying the bodies of Major General Lawton and Major J A Logan Jr. is due to arrive from the Philippines toward Thursday or Friday. Mrs Lawton accompanies her husband and his remains will be buried with honors at Arlington Cemetery. Major Iowan’s body will be buried in Yourga tows Ohio, at his wife’s family home. Orders from the secretary of war require Major General Shatter and a squad of guards to escort the general to line termination.

Lawton Major Logan San Francisco Thomas Jute A. Logan, Jr Philippines Arlington Cemetery Alajor Iawan Yourgatows Ohio Ander Secretary of War Shatter Goldiees Law- Line

Postum Food Coffee Brings Health Improvement Says Family

A reader from Warrester Massachusetts praises Postum Food Coffee for alleviating heaviness and dyspepsia after trying it when regular coffee caused heartburn. The letter notes relatives also benefited and urges others to try the cereal beverage despite initial taste reservations.

Lowrie Ty Man Etta Warrester Battle Cresk

Kansas Hermit General Hugh Cameron Of Glen Bryn

General Hugh Cameron of Glen Bryn Douglas county Kansas known as the Kansas Hermit has long walked great distances and once claimed to walk from Lawrance Kansas to Washington. He served as a Union cavalry officer and led expeditions against Price, earning a rugged reputation and a home named Camp Ben Harrison.

Hugh Cameron The Kansas Hermit Glen Bryn Douglas Comity Lawrpince Peka McKinley Cameron Kenenses Washington White Horse Hugh Capitol Cumann Bim Charlie Cameri Kansas Cavalry Tyro Arr Rosecrans Blunt Arkansas Mesuurt Aseistadt Aseistadt Recoming Arkansas Cavalry Price Fansaa Upeluw Barrens Mississippi Cne Saabs Ea Callunt Aml Meritorigus Eatvries Kanes Terest Benjamin Harrison Wiltem Henry Harrison Ben Harrison Congress Glen Burn Douglan Cours Con Erest Thelkt Fulton County New York Ist Rittenhouse Academy Treasury Department Homeel Crank

Canadians Taken In to Compete on American Rowing Circuit

New York June 1 Educated guess the Harlem River sportsway course in July will draw several Canadian crews to vie for American rowing titles. Plans once favored sending only top U S crews to Paris, but executives now weigh including Canadian oarsmen if they can contend.

New York New Sportsway Harlem Hyer United States Paris National Association of American Gstymen Pilkington Huriem Owing Club Unia Canadiana Ae Kred Iew Ratha Association

Patronal regatta selects winning crews for Hariem

The eligible crews for the patronal regatta on the Hariem will be the single senior four oared crew and the single sight oared crew. The selected rowers will be the winners of these events in the regatta.

Hariem

Gage Opposes Kansas Branch Mint Plan

Washington January 23 Secretary Gage rejects Representative Bowerock's bill to establish a branch mint at Kansas City. He argues the government lacks need for such a facility and proposes expanding the Philadelphia mint and sending bullion to New Orleans for coinage to test government needs for several years.

Washington Gage Bowerpock Kansas City Philadelphia New Orleans

Buckioo's Araira Salve Bae Nerd Eide Tome

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a drug store on Kanes Avenue and a Wass gonePa location. No clear event or person details emerge. the readable bits suggest a local commerce note or misread advertisement rather than a full story.

Til Kanes Avenue

Kansas City Return Fare Highlights Santa Fe Rail

Advertises Kansas City round trip for two dollars via the Santa Fe. Notes tickets on sale for 21, 22, and 33 with a daily schedule of 26 regular trains each way. Urges safety and readiness for accidents with a light aside about Dr. Eclectric.

Jon Dr. Eclectric

Butter Exports to Europe Asia Show Mixed Results

Secretary Wilson released the Bureau of Animal Industry report on dairy export experiments. Trials to Great Britain France Germany China Japan Hawaii and the Philippines indicated American butter can meet demand but transport and duties hinder larger shipments. Manchester remained the main market with good reputation for American butter though refrigeration limits hinder Pacific shipments. Canning butter for long sea voyages remains underdeveloped along with hermetic packaging needs.

Chicago Ptural Departentat Europe Asia Wilson Bureau of Animal Industry Yeats Ist Great Britain France Germany China Japan Hawaii Philippine TriIity Trance America England Manchester San Francisco Pacific

South African Republic envoy in limbo amid U S policy shift

A Washington Sage dispatch to the Herald reports Montagu White will be received as the consul general and diplomatic representative for the South African Republic, yet the State Department delays and formal rejection echo a dispute over credentials. The piece notes ambassadors alone communicate with the executive, White’s limited role, and questions over American citizenship.

Montagu White Transvaal New York the Herald Washington State Department White Alou Constantinupie Aly Agia Mr. White General O'Beirne Ime Wee United States

Pennsylvania Will Carry 1,250,000 to Philippines

San Francisco dispatch notes the Pennsylvania will carry about 1.25 million dollars in funds for paying U S troops in the Philippines. Major William Comesus, U S Army paymaster, is custodian for the fund. The article blends unrelated items and advertisements with the wartime fund note.

Pennsylvania Philippines San Francisco Pennsylvanies United States William Comesus United States Army

Kansee City and Return $2.00 Vis the Sants Fe

Tickets on sale January 21 22 35 for Kansaa City and return via the Santa Fe. Final omit ten, sightseers regular trains a four day each way.

Kansee City Sants Fe

Governor Won’t Act After Fort Scott Lynching

Governor Stanley announces no steps will be taken to arrest the men responsible for the Fort Scott lynching Saturday night. The townspeople believe they have acted to cleanse society and show no intent to pursue mob leaders. The governor says he will not intervene in the affair.

Stanley Fort Scott

Tests Prove Vital in Molineux Trial Ink Evidence

New York January reports describe experiments by Dr Hagan and Dr Fraser testing ink used in the Molineux cabal trial. Experts, probing handwriting to distinguish signatures, aim to show if different writings originate from the same hand. A jury foreman noted questions about the authenticity of signatures were central to the laboratory work.

Molineux New York Miod Thteria Roland R. Mollieux Sy Cabal Sanetoh Port Wen Assix Torney Osborne Xperts Dr. Hagan Troy Fraser Boek Pith Shemidts Marcus Hirekenad Ain Osborne Lely Raker

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Declared Safe Reputable

An advertisement proclaims a “Mystic Cure” that claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. It promises rapid, radical effects by acting on the body's systems and removing the cause of disease. Sold by Swift and Holliday Druggists at 025 Kansas Avenue.

Chamberlains Gough Hemedy Mlv Pinher Liberty W. Wi Chamberlain’s Toy Family Gren’ Dumnber Gara Uy Swift & Holliday Kansas Avenue

Piles Petition in Bankruptcy Filed in New York

Edward Smith builder files bankruptcy petition in New York, showing liabilities of 362 420. Wells department stores and Vel show creditor details. judge to hear on an unspecified TH date. A stray testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism, claiming rapid relief and widespread use by customers.

New York Edward Smith Chamberlain J. A. Dodgen Alpharetia Rls

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