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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1899

Page

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Governor Stanley Pushes Plan to Bring Home Troops

Governor Stanley drives a plan to bring Kanasas troops home from San Francisco at state expense with railroads aiding pay. He aims to have appropriation considered by the next legislature and seeks universal public backing, while coordinating with Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific officials for peacetime support and a welcoming reception.

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No More Rough Riders Face New Enlistment Hurdle

Washington reports Adjutant General Curtin says authorization to enlist all three volunteer Rough Rider regiments requires the president's direct direction before forming new units. The remarks suggest little prospect for future organization of those regiments. New York dispatch notes two more cataract backsaw injuries from blank cartridge explosions and a separate blast injury to a youth.

Washington Curtin Nhony Cain

Washington watches Guatemala af fair amid looming crisis

The state department monitors Guatemala's unrest with anxiety as inflation threatens American interests. No joint action with England or Germany is planned, and the U S contemplates possible stronger naval forces if tensions escalate.

Washington Guatemala State Department Philadelphia San Francesco Stromy England Germany Ither Rath

Taylor Named Governor at Kentucky RepublicanConvention

Lexington July 13 The Republican state convention adopted a unanimous platform after J W Yerkes reported on resolutions. Captain S H Stone withdrew and supported Wm Taylor for governor triggering a dramatic rally. Taylor was escorted to the stage amid wild scenes as Pratt Ramsey and Burns contended for other offices. The platform praised trust suppression and pro prosperity measures, endorsing McKinley and civil service reforms. W S Ives, former privy council president, is gravely ill in Ottawa while traveling from the Pacific coast.

Lexington JW. Yerkes Deis Si Sne Saaren Nome John Martel Lauravillé Sdvernnr Atorney le Bott Fudge Ittan J. Pratt Durham Bermeny Prat J. W. Yerkes Wim. BR. Raai London H.W. Stack Pratt Aidinn T. Proctor Prutt Ly Burns Boyd County Def. Dening James Denton Pulaski Counly Sumer Obe Ramsey Pratt Wee Nottings Minadée Republican Party Kentucky Mckinsey Cuba Porto Hico Philippines United States McChomt Adele Ancratio Bradley W. JS. Ives Ottawa Ont W. B Ives The Privy Council Mr. Ives Pacific Coast

Force drives rebels from shore after patrol clash

In Manila the Fourth Cavalry under Captain McGraw and gunboat Napidan led a push along Laguma Bay on Ishend Island to press rebels. A skirmish at Manitfuna by the lake left 600 insurgents engaged, shelled by Napidan, with American forces landing and pursuing into hills. Two American cavalrymen wounded, rebel dead found. enemy losses believed high.

Manila Laguma Fle Bay Fourth Cavalry McGraw Napidan Lamon Ishend Cascade Tsha Manitfuna

Western headquarters fixed for rural delivery at Indianapolis

Reports from Indianap olis Ind July 13 announce the western rural delivery headquarters established there with special agents meeting General Superintendent Frank M Thier. Agents report rapid growth of the movement and foresee rural delivery as a coming department of the U S post office. A new year began July 1 with 200000 awaiting the for service this year Indiana leads in demand, Iowa second.

Indianapolis Indianiapolis Ind Curl Fee Frank M. Thier Henry Cartes Madison Wis Charles Tern Chicaka W. F. Cotlier George Given Wisconsin Thomas Howard St Maul Antin Phoenix Ari Rathbone Wheeling W. Vu BE. M. Hathaway Indiana United States Post Office Baisitios Lst Sittes Towa

Topeka Stars Push Home Industries In Starch Trade

The Topeka Commercial Club backs the Patronize Home Industries movement and anti trust agitation. The Yeast company begins starch production and plans expansion to meet orders. Milwaukee Starch offers 16 ounce packages at same price as 12 ounce trust starch, hoping to spur local support and economic benefit.

Topeka Commercial Club Fialwten Yeest Manufaciom MiAwAtTy Staroe Topeka ii Chale Iithurctiea Topeka Tapitot

Jeffries Fight Shown At Crawford's Opera House Tonight

The Jeffries Fultzerman match will be screened in a muting picture showing at Crawford's Opera House tonight. The Foliein American company runs the project and supplies electric fans to cool the theater. Each round and the knockout will be shown.

Jeffries-Futzermmons Ageht Crawford's Opera House Foliein American Company

Train of empty coaches plunges into Chicago river

A Northwestern railway train of nine empty passenger cars derailed from the Kinlge stress bridge in Chicago and plunged into the river. Firemen and bystanders aided survivors while excursionists nearby watched in shock as rescue operations began at the scene.

Chicago Northwestern Railway Kingle Serry Ise Eeeddent

Lancaster Man Surrenders as Murder Charge Follows Fatal Shooting

Edwin J. Fream of Futton township surrendered to district attorneys after being charged with murder. The incident occurred Tuesday evening when Fream allegedly fired a pistol during an altercation with neighbors F. Marlon Wiley and John Willis. Wiley died the next day from a left lung injury.

Lancaster Edwin J. Fream Futton Township Atlornes Niurder Evenine Marlon Wiley John Willis Direan Pose 4 Istter Wiley Broan

Wheeler's Mission Not to Fight But to Find Out Things

General Joseph Wheeler toured Chicago en route to Washington and said he would report on the situation in the island but not seek to fight. He noted Washington disagrees on force assessments and expects to return by December when Congress meets. His daughter Annie Wheeler accompanies him as a Red Cross nurse and plans to stay as health permits. He would not give up his seat in Congress despite ongoing debate.

Chicago Ely Joseph Wheeler Congress Wiesler Joiscian Wan Washington Otis Petitier Lawton Rnor Macarthur McKinley Annie Wheeler Marnie Red Cross Jong Os Wheeler

GOMEZ A FIRE BRAND in Bayret theater speech

At a July 13 Bayret theater gathering after the street parade in his honor Juan Gutierrez Gomes spoke on Cuba's war aims. He urged full independence from Spain and all nations, urged national unity, and commended American progress while resisting domination. The crowd, largely Black attendees, carried banners proclaiming independence or death.

Tneir Orbice Cuba

Rival men-linked in puzzling murder case

Widespread speculation ties Jordan to a crime as detectives name Williams and another suspect. Reported telegrams and neighbor sightings emerge as authorities pursue leads, including a colored man named Pease Squee who allegedly aided the killing. The case blurs motives amid widespread public interest.

Jorian Ae Williams Mer Thave Jordat Brena Topelia Ae Shertie Cenk Kapaly Iduroul Paskinean Jordan Collins Ontck Bnnag Liordan Sonday Dilly Cotlak Eek Futchinson Church Collis Ian Lie Hightay Williams Bee Pease

One Pound Baby Born To Travievile Parents

A one pound baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ed Doyle of Travievile Indiana weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces. Doctors report efforts to save the fragile infant are ongoing but prognosis is guarded. This is the couple’s fourth child. siblings are of normal size. Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly sessions set at Forest Park from July 11 with travel notes. Santa Fe advertises round trip tickets for Ottawa events, pricing listed with limited dates.

Indises Travievile Ind Ed Doyle Traviaville Wells County Chie Mtr Date Ottawa Santa Fe

Topeka Crematory Plan Draws City Council Fire

Thompson of Kansas City seeks to build a city crematory near the old starch factory to dispose of all garbage at 25 and 32 cents per cubic foot. The proposal, supported by Councilman Benson, would end the costly city dump and require disposal by cremation with penalties and regulatory pricing, amid long standing local controversy over refuse disposal.

Topeka Thompson Kansas City A. P. Benson Bengt Topéka Barna As Pemon Corporation 10 Burbage Thormoses Mitch Thorson George H. Hapgood Mr. Thompson Mr. Hapgool

Consolidation Forms National Tube Company as World Leader

New York July 6. Consolidation of the nation’s wrought steel iron and tube industries brings the National Tube Company. Cromwell and Conversé organize the merged firms, with 22 plants across New York Delaware Pennsylvania Ohio Virginia West Virginia and Texas. The combine targets Russian Hungarian Japanese and Canadian markets and will market merchant pipes worldwide.

New York William Nelson Cromwell Furnundo Conversé National Tube Company Steel End Iron Corporation Krupp Carnegie Delaware Pennsylvania Ohio Virginia West Virginia Desides Cones Preferred Converse Pittsburo

Crawford Surrenders to Woman in Notable Duel

George B. Crawford of Manhattan, a former lieutenant in the Twenty second Kansas, appointed captain in a new regiment for the Philippines, earned a mixed reputation. His schoolteacher opponents once proved formidable, and he finally yielded to a woman who whipped him while restrained. A former state agricultural college student, Crawford excels in military matters and is among the best drilled in the state. Weather notes from Chicago forecast fair weather for Kansas tonight and Friday with variable winds.

George BR. Crawford Manhattan Twenty Second Kansas Philippines Crawford Crawfort State Agricultural College

Yellow Bull Killed by Rival Sioux Kin in Nebraska

A brutal murder tale recounts the killing of Yellow Bull, a Brate Sioux, and the subsequent deaths within his family. Two Sioux fans, John Owleying and Thunder Mawk, beat a boy named Wert and Yellow Bull on December 11, 18H, amid a string of fatalities that devastated the clan. The suspects faced trial in a U.S. circuit court, with one youth sentenced to a term in a reform institution.

Yellow Bull Nebraska Yellow Bulls Lite Boy John Owleying Thunder Mawk Penes Shorty Belie Arena Artes

280 Men San Francisco July 12 Volunteer Regiments Debilitated

Advices from the transport Newport dated Manila June 12 report volunteers greatly debilitated by three months of extreme weather. Regiments show high sickness, Nebraska hardest hit with under 200 men. Montana Kansas Washington South Dakota near 200. Killed and wounded totals vary, Oregon unit also severe. Third artillery bears notable losses.

San Francisco Newport Manila Nebraska Ran Fernando South Dakota Montana Kansas San Fernandes Washington Marone Laguna de Bay Oregon

Attack of Paralysis Hits Premier's Wife at Walmer

London July 13 The archduchess of Sullabury wife of the premier and foreign affairs minister had a slight attack of paralysis yesterday at Walmer Castle She rallied and is now improving In health Lord Salisbury curtailed the foreign office reception after grave tidings and took a special train to Walmer Castle.

London Sullabury Walmer Castle Lord Salisbury

Outing Wheeler Seat Vacancy Discussion Grows

Chattanooga dispatch reports renewed talk of declaring General Wheeler’s congressional seat vacant after his Philippines orders. Commentary notes today’s pragmatic mood. some urge governor to call an election in the Eighth district. Ban on a $3,006,000 loan in Montreal and a yellow fever case update in New York also appear.

Chattanooga Timea Birmingham Ali Joseph Whetter Philippines Congress Wheeler Cuba Pitts Montgomery Journal Montreal Quebec Civic Finance Committee Bank of Montreal Bank of Montrea Chicago

Destruction of Plymouth Coal Breaker by Lightning

In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on July 12 a Plymouth Hiddick and Shonk coal breaker was struck by lightning and destroyed. The furnace and mine operations were halted as about 450 workers were sent home. The fire and collapse ended efforts for the day with uncertain losses and repairs pending.

Wilkesbarre Plymouth Hiddick & Shonk

Lost in a storm Carlisle Castle wreck near Perth

Perth July 1. The Carlisle Castle of 1244 tons left Fremantle March 21 for Freemantle when a storm near Rockingham overwhelmed her crew. Captain Lindsay and 11 men are missing. seven were saved. City of York wrecked off Rottnest Island. Captain Jones and crew of 24 from San Francisco on April 13 bound for Fremantle.

Perth Western Australia Carlisle Castle Rockingham Lindsay Freemantle London City of York Rottenest Island Jones Wall San Francisco Freemaine Ear Merth Austria Glasgow

Automobile Starts Across the Country in Novel Tour

A garbled report from New York on July 1 describes John Davie and Lonnie Wirchcork Davis beginning an ambitious auto journey to San Francisco. The piece mentions a luxury automobile intended for a lengthy cross country trip with a comfortable design and high travel hopes, detailing routes toward Albany and questionable fabrications about the itinerary and participants.

New York San Francisco John Davie Lonnie Wirchcork Davis San Franche Hariem Albany Chet Teista Morelia Ane Privelas Saoun

Record to Europe. Kaiser Wilhelm der Gronse makes fast run

New York July 13 The North German Lloyd company announces that the liner Kolper arrived at New York harbor in a record breaking time of 20 hours a few minutes. The voyage covered 3 180 miles from Sandy Hook to Sandy Hook range. The log shows fair conditions with miles and times noted.

Breamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Gronse New York Stoyil’ Eeeeoery Company Kolper ‘Itheieeder Willes

Steamer Paris Towed to Falmouth After Aground Incident

The Steamer Paris, previously aground near the Mangeres, was driven by wind and tide onto a wooden pier at Falmouth. A large crowd gathered and panicked as the ship shifted along the pier. Control was regained and the vessel was safely anchored.

Paris Falmouth

Big Sums Sought in Stockholder Suit in Topeka

Court records reveal three stockholder suits against Webster Wilder receiver for Topeka Telephone and Electric. Plaintiffs claim 4 per share and total par value push the demand to 45200 dollars. One suit targets Simon Greenapurn over 102 shares with half-paid stock, another against St. four for 124 shares. A remand sets daily wage at 1.50 as other items include strike activity in battles Mills and Edison related actions.

District Court Seainet L Topeka Telephone & Hlecttics Company Webster Wilder Wits Fray Porma Hinson Jt 4 Simon Greerapun Blin St. Tour

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