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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1899

Page

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Secretary Gage Predicts Export to Europe May Reach 20 Million

Special report quotes Secretary of the Treasury L. M. Gage on United States gold exports to Europe, noting a tight money market at home and a balance of trade in the government's favor. He predicts continued shipments to the extent of 20 million dollars, with most returning or adjusted by demand for gold and policy shifts under McKinley. The interview touches on trust questions, the Republican stance, and anticipated fiscal paths for the coming year.

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Chaos Ends In Delay At Corner Of Untos And Tayvr Streets

A chaotic basketball game at the corner of Untos and Tayvr streets ended after a dispute between The Seattle department and the Revis dow Government of the Surin Fe. Play halted in the seventh inning but resumed briefly before the decision was overturned and the game was forfeited to the other team amid confusion.

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Order From London Lands 1600 Buffalo Jones Books

Crane & Co publishers in London secured an order for 1600 copies of Buffalo Jones's book. Jones expresses happiness as dealers in Lon don, Sempend, Low, Marrion & Co report strong demand. Weather indications note July 3 in Chicago with fair skies east and possible showers later.

Buffalo Jones Chicago Arast

Enticed to Prison by Promise of an Office in China

Pekin dispatch says Dr. Yung Wieg, a Yale physician, was lured by a Chinese contact to Shanghai. Bound and jailed in Pekin, he endured torture in a temple before an American resident secured his release. The tale centers on alleged Prince Ting pressure and extortion fears.

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Frenzied Fire Traps Workers at Paper Stele Plant

Frenzied crowds flee as a three story paper plant burns near Fourteenth, trapping women and men. Dozens jump or are rescued by a ladder after attempts to quell the blaze. Injuries include burns and broken bones. property damage estimated at about 100,000. Authorities list several rescued workers and the chaotic scene as flames raged through the factory.

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Dreyfus Case Lawyers Check on Prison Visit in Rennes

In Rennes on July 2, Dreyfus lawyer team Maitres La Borland Teminire and colleagues met with Dreyfus in the military prison at 19 jealock this morning after a two hour conference. Observers note the prisoners appeared improved in health and the lawyers praised the defense and officials for orderly conduct.

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Iron Shortage Halts Ship Construction Efforts

Suspect report from SaNsusPEeM on July 7 notes a critical iron shortage disrupting shipbuilding. At the yard of the Neate Levy com TAK seven keel blocks await plates, delaying torpedo boat and freight passenger steamer projects. President Spiltinger says a contract exists with Western Steambest of Baltimore but metal scarcity stalls progress across Cramp shipyard too.

Sansuspeem Diego de Stresern Spiltinger Western Steambest Company Baltimore

Plant Me Cheap Not Particular About His Funeral Services

Obituary note shows Plant Me Cheap as not particular about funeral services. The item records a short notice with sparse details, indicating a basic farewell for a person or entity named Plant Me Cheap. No dates or locations are provided in the readable text.

Farmer George Edwards Dies By Morphine Overdose In Tecumseh Area

An inquest found farmer George L. Edwards aged about 40 died by his own hand at John Pier's place 210 North Kansas Avenue Sunday. He bought morphine and left a note blaming Dora and Jim for troubles over farm disputes with James Stumbaugh involved. The scene included an empty morphine box and a Bible. the note requested Dora's care but implied self blame.

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Otis to enroll 15000 more troops for Manila

Washington dispatch reports General Otis authorized to enlist 15000 men to bolster regiments for Manila defense. The War Department has sent 2000 unassigned recruits to San Francisco and 4000 more being drilled at the Presidio, with placements planned at Plattsburg Fort Sherman Port Leavenworth and Fort Vancouver among others. Volunteers may enlist for two years with no age or citizenship restrictions noted.

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Enlistment Rules Favor Skilled Citizens for Volunteers

The policy aims to recruit the highest calibre volunteers but allows enlistment of recruits showing sufficient intelligence to perform duty as American soldiers. It rejects those who are not citizens or are inadequately educated and even excludes men lacking proper footing.

United States

Tragedy at Camp Verde: two storekeepers killed in night robbery

News reaches Prescott of a midnight murder at Camp Verde forty miles east. Robbers entered the open store, demanded money, and shot both J. M. Teerers and Clinton D. Wingfield, wounding Captain Jon Boyd. A posse formed, pursuit underway. locals fear severe retaliation if suspects are caught nearby.

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Philippine troop movement outlined by adjutant general

Washington July 3 A statement from the adjutant general cites Gen Otis on volunteer numbers and transport availability for the Philippines. It notes 638 more troops needed to fill regiments, 11 589 volunteers for return, transports at Manila and San Francisco with capacity for officers and enlisted men, and the expectation the last volunteers depart Manila by September 1 with remaining recruits en route.

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McKinley Invited to Speak in Ohio Campaign Rally

McKinley is urged to visit Columbus July 2 to rally voters for Judge Newt in the upcoming campaign. Republican leaders seek a strong show of support to secure a statewide majority, warning that even a narrow win could harm national prospects. Prominent figures like Postmaster General Charles P. Smith, and Senators Thurston and Borrow are expected to speak.

Columbus McKinley Newt Torusr

Postmaster General to Recall Americans From Overseas Posts

Washington reports Acting Postmaster General Heath announced plans to recall Americans sent to the Philippines Porto Rico and Cuba to cut mail service costs. He says the recall will affect about three quarters of the staff and that work will be gradually transferred to natives as postal services stabilize in those countries.

Washington Air S Hyath Philippines Porto Rico Cuba Heath Porto Hico

JAP CONSUL COMING TO CHICAGO POST

Toshiro Fu jie Japanese consul to Chicago arrived in Seattle aboard the Japanese liner Maru with his wife and daughter. He is to be military attaché at Washington and St. Petersburg, has fifteen years in consular service, and previously held posts in San Francisco and the Mexican legation.

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City Hall Site Picked For New Auditorium and Offices

The city council will ratify tonight the selection of a 12 lot site at the southeast corner of Seventh and Quincy for the new city hall. The plan places the fire department on Seventh street with offices and auditorium on Quincy, including a 25 foot alley for fire safety and a four foot alley for ventilation. Total price for the 12 lots is 19200, with projections to fund essential departments and a central auditorium on high ground to improve visibility and safety. Discussion highlights the vote split at Ninth and Walnut, and praise from Commercial Club leaders for prompt, prudent action.

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Real estate offerings list many plots with varied prices

Offered by S Barnes and others, properties include nine lots at northwest Seventh and Sack Ditects, four to six lot blocks at Fifth Monroe, Southwest corner See, and Tenth streets with prices around 300 to 4000. Also listed are railway properties, corner lots at Seventh and Sack, northwest at Quincy, and multiple parcels near First Baptist Church and Kansas avenues with multiple sellers and brief descriptions.

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Gas Company Ads Claim Low Rates For Topeka

The text argues that officials pressuring the gas company to help Topeka with gas costs cannot sustain losses. It notes a smaller Colorado Springs gas firm running large ads promising gas stoves from 12 to 14 dollars and gas at one dime per thousand cubic feet, highlighting price competition.

Topeka Gas Company of Colorado Sprines

Warden Tomlinson Denies Plot To Shoot Mutinous Priso ners

Reported mutiny and a deadly order attributed to new warden Tomlinson were denied by him and by deputy warden Thompson. He said no such order was issued and no mutiny occurred during the prison transfer to Topeka. Officials urged calm and stated guards would act only to preserve order if needed.

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ThirtiETHirty Lives Lost In Texas Flood Report

A dispatch from Austin to the Post-Dispatch says central and southern Texas clearing by noon. Calvert remains isolated by long distance telephone. Estimated lives lost around thirty with ferried service and property damage under five million dollars. Two white fatalities identified, with fears of more drownings southwest of Hearne as districts go unreported.

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Present Their Grievances in Brooklyn Strike Conference

A delegation representing the Brooklyn Rapids Tra company presented grievances related to a strike affecting surface and elevated street lines in Brooklyn. The outcome of the conference was not disclosed.

New York Rossiter Brooklyn Rapids Tra. Company Frooklyn

New Hampshire Invites President for Old Home Day

Senator Chandler urged the president, on behalf of New Hampshire's governor, to visit the state in late September for Old Home Day celebrations. The president expressed interest in attending the events but did not commit definitively.

New Hampshire McKinley Washington Chandler

Monarch Demanded Universal Suffrage By The People

Citizens press for broad voting rights as calls for universal suffrage surge amid political upheaval. Leaders and reformists rally in public demonstrations to push for constitutional changes and expanded electoral participation.

Revolt Fears as Belgium Faces Universal Suffrage Crisis

A Brussels dispatch reports grave unrest in Belgium as Socialists and radicals demand universal suffrage. A government decision on Tuesday could spark a revolution or stabilize the monarchy plus a large republican majority. Strikes, protests, and clashes spread to Alost Mons Antwerp and Ghent with thousands mobilizing and authorities clashing with crowds.

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Casualty List From the War Department Report

Washington war department lists killed and wounded from the field. Killed Pough cavalry near Montiitte June 26 include Willan Nolan Seventeenth Infantry near San Ver mando and Juba McHuner of the Thirteenth, company G. Wounded include WH Ham H- Dingey elbow slight and Wise wrist slight among others. Edward F. Brown of the Fifty-first Iowa, Company GC, listed with moderate wound severity.

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Edinburg’s Decline After Trust Takeover In Indiana Town

In Edinburg Indiana July 2 the once prosperous town faces decline as the National Storcd Manu facturite company forms and absorbs plants in Indiana and nearby states. The factory investment of 175000 was overvalued at 125000, causing layoffs of seventy five workers and merchant losses of 60 a week. Families move away as corn prices fall and real estate devalues. surrounding towns suffer but less severely as factories close and decay.

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