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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1899

Page

2

Cuban Railroad Plan Seen for Cuba to Santa Chiruw

General Greenwood envisions a broad gauge railroad from Santa Chiruz toward Enzilago, with a main line about 100 miles and branches. He says the project would create work for thousands of Cubans, but approval hinges on Gen Brooke and Senator Foraker’s reservations on American concessions. English capital backs the venture, with cost estimates around 5.4 million and substantial funding expected.

New York Times Greenwood Santa Chir UW Ensilago Cuba Bes Gernernb Wood Lawton Biers

New Industry Formed by Hop Chang in Chicago

Hop Chang of Chicago Celestial launches a new industry amid a sea of chatter about Chinese influence. The event marks a notable moment in local labor and social dynamics as Chang and associates address workers, patrons, and observers in what observers call a pivotal development for the immigrant community.

Hop Chang Chicago Tiewlan Fan Prandtees Carl Birec Mui Bey

Democrats in a Fight at Cincinnati Convention

Fragmented report of the Second and Fourth senatorial district Democrats gathering in Cincinnati. Tensions rose over platform items with figures such as former Governor Sampras and local party members influencing the proceedings as delegates debated leadership and policy statements.

Cincinnati Butler County Lovelin Sampras Ty Pater Schmab Win Inader Warten Eins Anedar Gray Wailer County Conan David Pearce

Forest Park Ot tests summer resort rear home listing

A damaged notice advertises a Forest Park Ot tests summer resort rear home with surrounding amenities. It notes Ottawa Chag Casgime assembly items from July 17 to 28 and tent and meal charges at $145 for a round trip. Tickets go on sale with copies of the assembly folder. Bennetts Avenue offers high grade mace rahoe.

Forest Park

Mining firms form in Santa Fe and Globe Arizona

Santa Fe witnesses incorporation of the Gold Fit Mining and Siliinz Gormpene with 1,000,000 capital, led by New York and Washington directors, planning copper and gold development in Northern New Mexico. Globe sees United Arizona Copper Mining formed with 2,500,000 capital, Johnny F Jones president, aiming to work mines in Mineral Creek district and build regional road links. The Copper Queen mine signals smelter expansion from 600 to 800 tons daily, following James Douglas visit. The Old Dominion Mining Co. advances with a new 160-ton water jacket furnace and hoisting engine upgrades. A rail line near Montezuma district is planned to support multiple developments.

Santa Fe N. M Gold Fit Mining Siliinz Gormpene Rapital Stork Thos New York Washington Pheintoreerin Joseph Tobias Dear Spalling Port Huron John M. Denison Hallinone Eugene Fech United Arizona Mineral Creek Johny F Jones Douglas le Browne Com PaNy Smtesa Globe Daemion Mining Company Copper Trust Bisbee Anne James Douglas Phelps, Dodge & Co Copper Queen Ue Copper Queen Company Wimbaueh Montezuma Senora

Braced Walls and Failing Supports

A damaged construction report describes a wall collapse near a work site. The contractor appears linked to a safety failure and structural distress. No injuries are noted, but cracks and a sinking wall prompted evaluation.

Indianapolis and Return $17.50 to Santa Fe Convention

Epworth League announces annual convention plans with Indianapolis to Santa Fe return fare set at 17.50 dollars Tickets go on sale July 9 through August 20 limited to August 25 King, Agent, provides particulars and access details for members and attendees.

Indianapolis Santa Fe TL. King

Judgment on sale of family estate in Peel case

July 13 judgment granted Sir Robert Peel permission to sell Pinto for support of himself and family while denying the sale of Drayton Manor heirlooms valued at 509000. Court directed sale of Pinto at 10.00 to fund needs and opposed removal of historic items.

London Sir Robert Peel Drayton Manor

Rioting Spreads as Brooklyn Traction Strike Surges

Trolley workers in Brooklyn strike for timetable revisions and 20 cents overtime. Motormen and conductors halt routes, with rioters stoning a car near Fifth Avenue. Police deploy 309 additional officers, wires cut and blocked through the day. President Rossiter and officials ride to monitor the conflict as service drops to a third.

New York Brooklyn Brooklyn Rapid Trane Company Chessen Brooklyn Traction Company Jince Comauniiy Smith Street Franklin Avenue Hamilton Candy Island Folinead Sievinygamin Manhattan Bronx Hirookivya Traction Company Marconsl Nassau Road Gury Ralph Broadway Myrtle Avenue Flushing Third Avenue Roxsiter Breektridge W. W. Wickes Wicks Greenwood Cemetery Brooklion Bridge Flathueh Avenue Police Arman York, Mean and Sexton Davery McLaughlin McKelias Iva

Striking New York City Transit Workers Face Arbitration Push

Rossiter, General McLeer and others discussed contingencies as 700 to 1,000 Brooklyn Rapid Transit workers walked out. Police prepared to protect property as President Rossiter claimed no arbitration was needed. Details show about 200 Nassau, 260 Brooklyn Heights, and up to 900 Bresklyn men joined the strike.

Rossiter McLeer Witendanes Militars Tiemtter Anxiims Coney Inland Tispatrana Hess Tossiter Brooklyn Rapid Transit Mr. Rossiter Delehanty Arbitration Commision Colonel Williams Willams Nassau Bresklyn Heights la Coed Green Balsey Multon Ghief Polos Dexery Palice Berton Brooklyn Wl Parsons Webster Parsons Macy

Arctic Whalemen Play Baseball On Herschel Island

In March 1504 a crew of Arctic whalemen on Herschel Island built a winter clubhouse, formed the Arctic Whalemen's Pennant league, and staged baseball games on frozen salt water. The Roaring Glmiers beat the Ply-Stickers 48 to 2 as Esquimaux, Americans, Europeans, Africans, and Asians watched and joined in betting and cheering, amid subzero cold and fur clothing.

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Strasburg Aims Municipal Ownership Of Tram Lines

The city of Strasburg plans to follow Carisruhe by municipal ownership of tram services. With provincial approval, Strasburg will build new tram lines and consider taking over franchises tracks and rolling stock from private operators.

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Automobiles to Replace Bicycle Production at Kenosha Plant

Kenosha July 17 The C H Sieg Manufacturing Company plans a reorganization moving from bicycle to automobile and gasoline engine production. The factory will be enlarged and more workers hired as changes aim to boost profits amid dissolving bicycle trade conditions and trusts. The firm has operated in Kenosha for five years with a successful business and now seeks broader manufacturing scope.

Kenosha Wis C. H. Sieg Manufacturing Company

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