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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1899

Page

6

Gen Lee Welcomed by Cuban Insurgents in Guines

A New York dispatch reports General Lee and his escort arriving at Guines after a mule driven journey from Havana. American troops were warmly received with public receptions, prayers, and assurances that US aims were to assist order and administration, not intervene in Cuba’s affairs. Lee outlined rations, municipal appointments, and plans to form local banks while promoting tolerant governance and continued insurgent support.

New York Suse Lew Hee Guines Havana Lee Keo Wan Lee United States Gen. Lee Spesch Omer Tte Candela Clive

30000 Armed Men In Aguinaldo's Army Reported

Dispatch from Masila via Hong Kong dated January 26 claims the Independencia reports 30000 armed rebels and 60 Maxim guns in Aguinaldo's army, with fears of a staged commission to gain time while America prepares to assert sovereignty. The note says Filipinos mistrust the commission, cites coronial annexation rumors, and notes growing arms depots and recruitment around Pouletrin and adjacent towns. Fierce friction between civil and military authorities is reported yet unity on resisting external control.

Aguinaldo Masila Hong Kong Independencia Malolos Spon Dewey Spencer Pratt Pulipie Nepublic America Kan Hermantino Sinton Trinidad Pouletrin Oy Jt

Span ish View on Philippine Insurrection and American Policy

Madrid dispatch notes Imparcial claims Americans admit inability to quell Luzon and Visayas uprisings. It argues Washington seeks treaty approval before negotiating with Aguinaldo, aiming for a protectorate with a self government, amid Filipino resistance and harsh treatment reports at Manila.

Conv Mantis Manila Madrid Imparcial Today Philippine Islands Luzon Visayas Waeh- Ingtan Aguinaldo

Filipino envoy stricken by rheumatism in Washington

In Washington Jas 26 Jose Toanda one of three Filipinos who arrived to represent Aguinaldo's government is seriously ill at the Arlington hotel. He is suffering from rheumatism and had to be carried from the railroad station to a hotel bed. His brother says the Filipinos are hopeful and continue their mission in the capital.

Washington Jas Jose Toanda Aguinaldo Arlington Hotel Filipinas

Crushed by a Rock In Steubenville Home Damaged

In Steubenville Ohio Daniel Burns home was crushed by a rock weighing about 100 tons that fell from a hill, crushing a loaded gondola car and tearing the tracks. Burns, his wife, and their son were injured as debris buried them. the son was pulled from bed with the roof carried away and all suffered serious injuries.

Steubenville C. Jun Daniel Burns Burns

White House reception honors Army Navy and marine corps

President and Mrs McKinley hosted a White House reception for Army Navy and Marine Corps officers. Diplomatic corps and congressional and resident society members attended. Officers wore full uniforms amid national colors and music by the Marine and Fourth artillery bands. Col Binahen Capt Gilmore Jr and Capt Mctsauley introduced the President and Mrs McKinley. Canadian members of the joint high years and ladies of their families were among those invited.

Washington Mia McKinley White House Anay Navy Marine Corps Congressisnal McKinley T AL Binahen C Gilmore Jr Charles L Mctsauley Amore

Spain Urges U S Pressure to Free Prisoners in Philippines

A Washington dispatch reports Madrid appeals through the French embassy for the United States to secure the release of Spanish prisoners held by Filipino insurgents. Spain warns lives of prisoners and families are in danger and cites the treaty obligation to use good offices. Hay says Otis instructed to act but no promise of release. Frays and friars among those held, forced to perform menial tasks for Filipino officers.

McKinley Aguinaldo New York Washington Spain United States Madrid Philippines Hay Otis United Btataw BOO

Methodist in Mexico Bishop McCabe Attends Conference

A Chicago dispatch reports Bishop McCabe and family arriving in Mexico City to attend the fifteenth annual Methodist conference. The piece notes active mission work, numbers from the Mexican mission, and related events including lectures and ticket sales for a school entertainment.

Methodist Mexico McCabe Chicago Tan Methodist Church William Butler

Short Senate Session and Reform School Visit

Morning session was brief as the Senate and House adjourned early to visit the reform school at 11. House members introduced twenty five pew bills and reviewed petitions before noon. The day continued with limited debate and postponed readings as lawmakers planned the reform visit.

Senate House Reform School Tadise

Resolution on coal rights under state property in Leavenworth

A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Kine requests a survey and map of underground workings for the Home Miner company in Leavenworth county. It cites a state mine inspector report noting coal mined under state property totaling 85,085,37 bushels at five mills per bushel yielding about 47,1268 dollars and calls for review of coal rights granted by Chapter 145 of the 1891 laws.

Senate Kine Leavenworth Unves Erome Minter Company Leavenworth County Erant State Penitentiary Home Minime Company Ines and Mintne Home Minis Company

New Senate Bills Introduced By Several Senators

A compilation of proposed measures presented in the Kansas Senate today. Senator Young discusses public telephone systems owned by counties and cities and tax measures for renters outside cities. Other bills cover insurance, township reorganization, county officer compensation, and statutes on fraternal societies, instruments of writing, and state boundary actions.

Senate Young Oransorktions Andrews Atherwine M Market Hope J Andrews Sesson House Battey Chase County Moarrow Kansas Lupier Titus Andeson Office of the Register of Deeds Caid Tonka Insane Asylum Stane Zimmer Supreme Court of the United States

London Bank Theft: 200000 Returned by Mail

Lonton January 26 A dramatic update in a London bank robbery case: the chairman reported at a shareholder meeting that 440 pounds had been returned by post, restoring part of the 60000 pounds stolen earlier this week. The mystery of the remainder persists as investigators probe.

Meil London Lonton

Burns Birthday Celebration Tells Of Scottish Skiers

The Topela Scottish skiers gathered at KR hall to mark Robert Burns anniversary with speeches by James Cuthbert and Jake Macdonald amid songs and readings by Miss Maggie Harding. The event recalled local ties to the Burns tradition and featured mentions of Ault House and Tar Glen.

Burns KR Hall Robert Burns James Cuth- Bert Jake Macdonald Maggie Harding Ault House Lauriene Dawei

Golden Age Coming: Joy Elected County Poor Farm Superintendent

County commissioners chose Stas F. Joy to run the county poor farm for 909 dollars annually despite politics. The board emphasized competence, noting Joy may be Populist but his qualifications mattered. Joy will supply farm implements and labor with county furnishing provisions and supplies.

Stas Joy Willams Joys Hias F. Joy J. E. Taylor

Brief Telegrams From Suisun and Beyond

Snowy Suisun notes report a restaurant assault, charges dismissed due to lack of evidence. Sensational tidbits from Portland and New York chronicle social scenes and trials. San Francisco messages cite a city event and a father’s illness. Charleston dispatch covers volunteers arriving for duty. transport sails to Stasannon with soldiers and baggage.

Miss Mary Goetet Linked With British Peer Rumors

A New York socialite Miss Mary Goetet attracts foreign admirers amid talk of an engagement to Lord Shaftesbury. Reports arise from visits to Lady Mar and Kellie and are fueled by mentions of the Earl’s affairs and past suitors. The tale links Miss Goetet to a potential match and an extravagant future in County Tyrone.

Chicago Mary Goetet New York Lord Shaftesbury Allan House Lady Mar Kellie Bond Shaftes- Sere Tate Shaftesbury Wreo Australia Lard Reney Micke Sadie Macdousai Steters Taedty Anal Keltie Parape Mame ‘Bnie Orth Husare Clack Yast Gaiet Trinh

Trust Takes It In Be Caries Plant Sale

St Louis Jan 3 The Be Caries Mx Enbacen factory buy by Continental Tobacco Co ends in a partial transfer The Wright Bros plant is described as a dominant facility controlling plug tobacco trade in a region where big firms had failed to gain entry The exact purchase price remains undisclosed. The plant reportedly processes around 3000 pounds daily. Also notes a medical ad and a casualty report from Santiago Cuba: Arthur K Barnett first lieutenant of Company H Twenty third Kansas Infantry died in camp, with cause not stated.

St. Louis Be Caries Wright Bros Continental ‘Tobacco Company Han Fuse Feet Maceo Wrmuatly Arthur K. Barnett Santiago Cuba Barnett Atehison Arthur IL Fe Willams M. Hawking

Eagan Faces Commission as His Integrity Is Questioned

Gen Eagan testifies of a hard pressed defense amid charges he was slandered and hunted by public opinion. He recalls immunity limits on pursuing action against Gen Miles and reveals personal strain, tears, and a vow of honor as 71 million people are supposedly watching.

Gen. Eagan Gen Miles Millard Eagan Modoc Spain Gen. Milles Washington Tc. Tie Secretary of War Gen. Miles Bia Rogan Dem Gen. Rogan Fagan Worthington War Investigating Commission Phéreupon

Real estate transfers in Martha Harris st al area

Transfers list shows parcels moving between entities including Martha J Harris st al to R O Rhodes, Raneas Land Co to Wire Bate Bank, A Page and wife to B S Page, and Perry and White to Eller, with various legal descriptions and dollar amounts. Also notes Trust Company of America and Southeast quarter section details, plus West Parks addition references and street addresses such as 104 Sixth Avenue West.

Martha J Annie M. Paare I- D. Osborn Perry and White Eller Fo Rec Trust Company of Americ Tenth Avenue West Parks Additin

Five Mails a Week Between United States and Havana

Washington Jan 2 The government has contracted with the Plant line for five sailings to Havana replacing the former two weekly mails. The new schedule will deliver to points east of the Missouri within 60 hours of Havana with no train changes between St Louis Chicago Boston New York and other terminals. The larger mail flow will extend to all other points on the island.

Washington Havana Pointe Missouri River St. Lewis Chicago Boston New York Haysné Chiba Jesson

Territory Railroad Bill Passed by House Action

Territory railroad bill authorized Littie Valley Railway to build and run through Choctaw and Chickasaw nations in the Indian Territory. Attend Washburn College concert Friday evening January 27.

Wanincion Iin Seway Littiever Valles Railway Company Terr Washburn | College

Vast Cyclone Ravages South Seas Wrecks Vessels

Victoria B C January 26 terrible cyclone in the south seas mid December devastates villages and farms. Twelve ships wrecked. several craft lost near Good Enough Island and Wedan. Over 500 natives killed. cocoa plantations uprooted and yam patches leveled. Two women accused of causing the hurricane. one accused sorceress saved by purchase for a pix.

Victoria B. C Acrangl Anatealasia South Seas Samarari New Guinea Mayflower Busituki Bebem Puldan Kennedy Albert McLaren Lysander Pleetwing Wedan Portia Port Glasgow Ellengowan Ivy Kossman Godel Solomons Dole Ventacust Cit Stanbin Sydney Wisi Bee

Italian Counterfeiters Reported Bound for United States

Jan 26 secret service reports a band of Italian counterfeiters planned to pass bills abroad. Arrests support the claim as ships Kaleer Wilhelm II Lord Warwick and Malabar near New York. Detachments believed aboard each liner, raising fear of a large counterfeit operation entering the country.

New York Secret Service United States Kaleer Wilhelm Lord Warwick Malabar

Raffles A Weeks Labor In Territorial Sale

Terry Haute, an int. Jag. 2 Joseph Miller, a saloonkeeper driven out by unpaid city license, will auction a week's labor for $201. He sold 200 sealed tickets numbered 1 to 20. buyers pay 1 cent to $2 per envelope. The winner may demand any labor. Miller has disposed of nearly all tickets.

Terry Haute Jag Joseph Miller Miller

Four Master Goes Ashore Near Astoria

A four masted ship is reported ashore at Silver Cliff below Seaside with no wine aboard. The vessel appears to be drifting into the current as the crew prepares to abandon it. The message comes from Canon Beach.

Astoria Astoria Ore Canon Beach Silver Cliff Seaside

Hoosier Women Lead Rail Suffrage Petition Drive

Indianapolis January 26 petitions for a constitutional amendment granting rail suffrage have begun. More than sixty petitions cover nearly sixteen thousand signers, mostly women, with organizers aiming for 50,000 names before the drive ends. Also Chicago weather notes forecast partly cloudy and unsettled conditions in the far east with strong winds, ahead of Friday events at Washburn College.

Indianapolis Ind Hose Chicago Kansas

Turmoil in Wheat Markets Amid Hazy Trade Signals

Market report notes a volatile wheat session with May prices rising on light offers and crowd excitement. Traders eyed yesterday's gains but momentum faded as selling emerged, leaving quotes unsettled and unclear.

Market report notes mixed grain and livestock futures

The article records erratic futures trading with higher bids for corn and oats, strong demand for provisions, and a robust May pork outlook. It notes activity in Minneapolis and Duluth, higher cash prices for flax, and mixed signals across commodities, including barley and timothy.

Re. Reed Minneapolis Deluth CHRN Korn Snch Longs New York Yin Chao Sytc Sse Meyer Eee C. R. G_Crah Timothy East Southwestern

Chicago Livestock Market chief 9 Jun

HOGS receipts estimated for tomorrow at 2,000 head with mixed tone noted. Cattle and sheep receipts varied as buyers eyed market trends and shipping interests.

Chicago

Kansas City Livestock Market Shifts Trade Flow

Kansas City Livestock Market shows mixed activity with native cows and bulls noted among traded stock. Market references include cattle types such as lookies and freca bulls, while broader figures remain unclear due to fragmented text.

Unclear OCR: scattered notes on wheat prices and names

Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed wheat rates and assorted garbled names and terms. No coherent event, person, or place emerges beyond references to wheat and possible market jargon.

Cotton Market Reports Mixed Signals From New York

The New York money market and cotton market show mixed signals as certificates and commodities trade. Reports mention prices, receipts, and market conditions with references to bonds, silver, and various crops showing notable movements and investor caution.

New York Pear Petia Poe Sepia

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